Posts with tag makeover

Isaac Mizrahi's How to Have Style

Email thisPosted Oct 17th 2008 at 3:01PM by Kristen Seymour

We really like our sense of style, but we're always interested in how the experts suggest we update or change it, so when we had a chance to review Isaac Mizrahi's new book, How to Have Style, we jumped at the chance.

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DKNY to make over food distribution vans

Email thisPosted Aug 21st 2008 at 4:14PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Style in the News, Style for a Cause

DKNY is doing a little charity work. No, the label isn't stylishly dressing starving bloggers (although, Donna? That would be a good one!) -- instead, they are making over 15 food distribution vans for City Harvest.

Hey, a makeover is a makeover, and we loooove a makeover (and a good cause).

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Tim Gunn returns with new BFF Gretta Monahan

Email thisPosted Aug 15th 2008 at 6:03PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style

As huge Tim Gunn fans, we've been waiting for the second season of Tim Gunn's Guide To Style, seemingly forever. Bravo finally announced that we'll see new episodes starting on October 2nd, at 11 pm, which would be a bizarre time if anyone ever watched anything live anymore. Thank you Tivo!

There was buzz that they were going to rework the show, and now we know that at least one of the changes is a new fashion accomplice. The beautiful but disproving Veronica Webb will be replaced by stylist Gretta Monahan, who we can already tell is way more fun. For a preview of her makeover style, check out this video of her helping a girl actually look like a girl.

Gretta's from Boston, so we automatically like her. She's on Rachel Ray all the time, and has that same gravelly voice and perkiness, which is good in small doses. And she sorta reminds us of makeover queen Stacy London, but without the evil ability to make us cry.

We can't wait to watch Gretta go through some underwear drawers!

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Calling all you fierce-haired Christian Siriano fans

Email thisPosted Aug 10th 2008 at 12:06PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News, Hair Care, Celebrities with Style, Contests & Giveaways

Do you miss "Project Runway" Season 4 winner Christian Siriano? Perhaps you emulate his "edgy" hair and think, if only you could meet he'd see that you're the fiercest of them all. Maybe you just wish he could apply his mean, judgey little epitaphs to you.

If you're this kind of masochist, do we have a contest for you.

Sponsored by TRESemmé, the contest offers you a chance to upload a photo of your "fiercest" hairstyle. The entries are judged by Christian Siriano (a.k.a. Ferocia Coutura) and Jeanie Syfu, the TRESemmé lead stylist on Project Runway.

Oh, to be a fly on the wall during that evaluation. If an angel dies every time Christian utters "hot tranny mess" then heaven will be empty by the time he gets through the submissions.

Of course, relative to the risk of being ridiculed, the prizes are awesome. A custom design from Christian Siriano and a two-night, all-expenses paid trip for two to New York City. And even though as the winner, one would assume that you already look pretty good, as part of the prize you and your guest will also get a hair makeover to match your new outfit.

So are you game? More importantly, are you fierce? All the details here. Entries are due before August 25th. Good luck!

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Strawberry Shortcake gets a makeover: Now she can hang with the Bratz

Email thisPosted Jun 15th 2008 at 12:02PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Kids and Babies

Don't get us wrong -- like Cher in Clueless, one of our main thrills in life is a makeover. However, when a makeover makes something we grew up loving into something totally unrecognizable, we have a problem, and that's exactly what's happening to Strawberry Shortcake (and a whole slew of other iconic 80's cartoon characters). Seriously -- check out her new look after the jump:

See what we mean?

American Greetings, which owns Strawberry Shortcake, decided to update her image to appeal to modern kids -- we don't have a problem with that (although, the high-waisted shorts she's got going on are not the way to appeal to fashionable kids today, American Greetings. Just so you know.). However, we do take issue with the fact that they changed her entire look. She has real hair, not yarn, and she's pretty instead of quirky and cute. When we played with our Strawberry Shortcake dolls as kids, we were taken away to a land of make believe -- now she looks like she belongs at the mall with her friends, the Bratz dolls.

Strawberry Shortcake will be getting a new toy line, computer-animated movie and TV series starting next year. She'll spend less time playing with her cat, Custard, and more time on a cell phone. And, you might be surprised as to who's hanging out in Strawberryland -- any characters who aren't "fruit-forward" (meaning their names make you think more of dessert than fruit) are going to be downplayed. Check out the gallery to see some of the makeovers Strawberry Shortcakes friends have received.

Other cartoons getting a facelift are the Care Bears (less chubby tummy, longer eyelashes), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even Scooby-Doo.

Gallery: Who's hanging out with Strawberry Shortcake?

Tags: 80s, bratz, care bears, CareBears, cartoon, characters, facelift, makeover, modern, scooby-doo, strawberry shortcake, StrawberryShortcake, teenage mutant ninja turtles, TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles, updated

Tip of the day: Mascara 101

Email thisPosted May 21st 2008 at 11:39AM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Cosmetics, Steals and Deals, Style Tip of the Day

As women, we want our mascara to be a macho man -- thick, long, long-lasting, conditioning and waterproof. Okay, maybe that was the wrong metaphor but regardless, we expect a lot out of our mascara but we might not be doing our part in meeting our partner half way.

Here are a few helpful hints to get the best show out of your favorite mascara.

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Let your hairstylist take five years off your face

Email thisPosted May 6th 2008 at 12:14PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Hair Care

Everyone loves a makeover, because there is always a happy ending. Over at Stylelist, in honor of Mother's Day, they have an amazing series of "Look Five Years Younger" makeovers.

The thing that just blew our minds was how the makeovers demonstrated the power of a good cut and color. Clothes that fit and flattering makeup are important, but well-cared for hair telegraphs to the world that you value and care about yourself.

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Get an eco makeover with Coco's Shoppe

Email thisPosted Apr 22nd 2008 at 12:27PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Style for a Cause

Being fashion-forward doesn't mean you can't sport eco-friendly duds, too. Adding a few sustainably made items here and there is a great start, but what if you're ready to really do an overhaul? There are so many choices -- where do you shop? And what should you do with your old clothes?

Not to worry! You can hire your very own EcoStylist at Coco's Shoppe!

Gallery: Let Coco's Shoppe give you an eco-makeover

bela bumbum lingerie: Bottoms, $18; Cami, $52

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Tim Gunn beats Stacy London

Email thisPosted Mar 28th 2008 at 2:03PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Style in the News

If your wardrobe is a reflection of your true self, it stands to reason that a messy, outdated closet equals inner turmoil.

This will come as no surprise to anyone who ever watched Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on Bravo, or TLC's What Not To Wear. The transformation on each episode is always accompanied by tears and high emotions.

Here's the question. Your life is being dissected in front of TV cameras, presumably for the viewing enjoyment of millions. Which "therapist" would you prefer to experience:

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Give yourself a makeover with Spring 2008 makeup trends

Email thisPosted Feb 22nd 2008 at 4:57PM by Kyle Hepp

Filed under: Cosmetics

Stop! Put down that brush and back away from the bronzer -- yes, Lindsay Lohan, I'm talking to you!

Pale girls rejoice, light skin is back in! This month, walking down the runway, we saw lots of natural skin with pale pink lips, light peachy blush and orange-yellow eye shadow. If you want to learn how to incorporate these trends into your day to day routine, you've come to the right place.

I gave my ~~victim~~ friend a makeover using Spring 2008 makeup style. Keep reading to see how it turned out!

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Make this your mantra: Size does not matter

Email thisPosted Nov 18th 2006 at 6:02PM by Elise Carter

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Jeans, Dresses

Size does not matter. Fit is all that matters. Repeat after me, "The size on my tag DOES. NOT. MATTER. All that matters is how I look in the clothing!"

In a recent London Telegraph article, one lucky woman received the makeover of a lifetime. Penny Moorhouse, who is the marketing manager for her family's auto repair business, said she felt frumpy, overweight, and style-less before she was chosen for the makeover project. After the transformation was complete, however, Moorhouse sang a different tune.

"I learned so much on the day (of the makeover) and had so much fun trying on the clothes. I realize I'd been fixated on wearing size 12 and it's not the size that matters – it's the fit. It was a revelation to discover that sometimes a 14 or a 16 can look better. All stores have different sizing systems anyway."

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Curly or Straight?
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Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
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