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This is not a good thing. If you have cougar-style you are NOT being complimented my friends.
How to do the animal print trend without looking like a cougar is not so much an art, but being smart. Little bits. That's all it takes.
Dressing head-to-toe in animal print is not only a ferocious mistake, but you may suffer from mistaken identity should the local police be busting up the back alley parties, if you know what I mean.
Leave it to our new expert, Danielle, to send us some great animal print ideas for your wardrobe. Because the "call of the wild" is not a booty text.
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Changing the Midwest one scrunchy at a time.
Recently I asked a few questions of Dr. Judith Hellman about winter skin care. she had some great info and is sharing an exclusive offer with us!
Please explain some of the major differences in skin care for women in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
In their twenties, most women only need to worry about proper cleansing, minimal moisturizing (according to skin type) and lots of sun protection, to help them later in the coming decades. I generally recommend a glycolic/salycilic treatment pad, which both cleans the skin, maintains the pores open and the glycolic acid restores elastic tissue to the skin with daily use. (See GlySal pads on my website).
For oily skin or acne prone skin, I add my Green Tea Antioxidant Serum. Not only is green tea a superb antioxidant, it also functions as an anti-inflammatory agent, hence its use in acne prone skin, and helps reduce oiliness.
In their thirties, women need more moisturizers, since with aging, the skin can hold on to less of its own moisture. Moisturizers restore the barrier function of the skin and also provide extra moisture. This is a good time to start using an eye serum to prevent or treat fine lines around the eyes. My personal recommendation is the Plumping Eye Serum, which contains hyaluronic acid (HUA). HUA is a normal constituent of the skin, and functions to maintain moisture in the skin. It restores volume and needed water content by hugging on to water in the skin and not letting it be depleted. It's a great way to protect the delicate eye area, which is the first to show signs of aging.
I would also start thinking of an antioxidant, and I often recommend to my patients my Q10 antioxidant cream, a very light moisturizer, tolerated by all skin types, to help maintain the skin and protect it from environmental damage. Sunscreens are still (and always) very important.
In their 40's, women need all of the above, except more of it. The skin tends to get dryer, and I recommend adding a Glycolic acid cream (I have one with 15% and one with 20% GA). Below the 15%, the product is not very effective. Since the FDA forbids department stores and drugstores from selling high percentages, these products are available from dermatologists and at times, plastic surgeons.
In their 40's, women benefit from using a Vit C containing serum. Vit C is a needed element for collagen synthesis in the skin. My own Vit C serum also contains a growth factor, TGF Beta, which "invites" collagen making cells (fibroblasts) to the skin where the serum is applied, and the use the Vit C to restore collagen and decrease fine lines, help build up the collagen to tighten pores (yes, pores do get larger as we age), and also provide antioxidant protection (the Vit C). In this age group, I often recommend that women use the Plumping Eye serum on the upper lip as well, which is the second area to develop wrinkles. Last but not least, sun protection is still (and always) important.
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Just wanted to remind people about the body- it's still part of your skin! I recommend a moisturizing lotion with Glycolic Acid, nature's supermoisturizing anti-aging substance (my body lotion has 15% to be actually effective, not just a 'feel good' item). Makes the skin smoother, plumper and gets rid of the fine flaking we get especially in the winter, with indoor heating.
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Thank you Dr. Hellman!
After a year of troubles and set-backs, I'm so happy that we've been able to add a few great fashionistas to our Haute team. It's going to be a fun year!
We have Danielle Hayes, former owner of Western Glamour, mom to one and one on the way. She's the coolest cowgirl I know, even if she has goats and such. At least she named the goats Dolce and Gabanna. She'll be writing great articles about her obsession with fashion and helping me navigate the world of social media. Check out her personal blog: http://www.glamcentric.com/
Stephanie Herter is working on bringing great event sponsors and added fun to Haute Market shopping parties. In her spare time that is. She also has two kids and owns City Girls Boutique in the KC Metro.
Great news!!! Megan, the intern, graduated!!! She's now our PR Princess helping boutiques and designers grow and spreading the Hauteness. Megan will share great pr tips here: http://twitter.com/Fionafashionist
And finally, our new mascot. I was tired of being the only girl in the house so a few days before Christmas we brought home a 10 wk old kitten. She's our cougar in training. She's pictured left reading Allure magazine and drooling with me over the shoes.
She has a name but we can't tell you yet. There will be a contest and cool prize later if you guess it. See our Twitter Party info below to join the fun.
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This post is not my usual random ramblings of the non-sensical nature. This is a style emergency and I need a guru STAT.
It's one thing to sit here and post tips and advice...or to tell someone they look like a lumberjack wearing that horrible plaid dress. It's entirely another to dress myself to be recognized as a decent and sorta-smart business-woman.
So...tomorrow morning I have to do a photo shoot with other business people who have also won this certain business award. First of all, I'm least likely to be spotted on the street by someone who would say "my that's certainly a smart business woman". So this is out of my element.
Second...they said wear neutrals for our dark background.
Huh?
I think I have one neutral dress other than loads of black.
Black is too easy so all that is out. I have to make a statement. I'm supposed to be one of the fashion-chicks in town.
I can't just go out wearing my red Alexander McQueen. There would be a domino-effect of coronaries.
I have these three dresses just pulled out of the closet.
The teal one is my latest treasure because I bought it during fashion week, during Fashion Night Out in NY, and MAX was IN THE STORE! I could probably use one size smaller, plus I was in a magazine spotted wearing this. So is that out? It's SPRING 2010 and I've already worn it. ACK.
Funny, these are all BCBG.
I am thinking the neutral with black boots, long black necklace or 3 layered. ???
Seriously...what do I do? All this must be decided by 9:30 tomorrow morn. help! I could just wear skinny jeans tucked in fab black boots with understated buckle, with a few layers ending with sweater on top. Crapola. Whatever it is in the end, it has to be with tights and boots cuz this momma has no time to shave AND do my hair/makeup.
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I cannot tell you how many times, as a decent but rather clumsy gymnast and cheerleader, that I sprained my ankles and soaked in Epsom Salt. I had no idea it had any other purpose in life.
Recently I requested expert skin care tips and got some interesting ones from my old friend Epsom:
To exfoliate: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches, leaving skin silky smooth.
To heal dry lips: Mix a few tablespoons of Epsom Salt with a teaspoon of petroleum jelly, apply to lips and rub lightly. This will gently scrub away dry skins on lips, and it will also help lipstick last longer and give lips instant plump.
For a gentle facial: Mix 1/2 TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
For a relaxing soak: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
You can learn more at http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/
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Changing the Midwest one scrunchy at a time.
CVS/pharmacy carries beauty supplies at affordable prices – and remember, CVS/pharmacy offers a 100% money back guarantee on all beauty and CVS Brand items (even opened!).
1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize: Generous application of lotion and moisturizers is essential to keeping your skin healthy during the dry winter months. Use a heavy lotion aimed at extra-dry skin to help trap moisture in – make sure you buy one that’s non-comedogenic so you won’t have that heavy feeling afterwards. CVS/pharmacy Vitamin E Plus Moisturizing Cream has cocoa butter and antioxidant vitamins A, D, and E.
2. Nice and Easy: Be sure to exfoliate skin, but do so gently! If your skin is dray, tight, and flakey, it means you have a build-up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Scrub those away with a gentle exfoliator (stay away from sea-salt and harsh scrubs), and follow with a soothing moisturizer. Try the CVS/pharmacy Luminous Daily Scrub with soy extracts.
3. Veggie Power: Skin makes less oil in the winter; a great treatment for dryness is Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus Carota Sativa), which is rich in beta-carotene as well as vitamins B, C, D and E. It’s most useful as a skin rejuvenator; it stimulates cell growth and improves the complexion of the skin, due to its strengthening effect on red blood cells, while toning the skin and increasing elasticity and firmness. A great way to get the benefits of Carrot Seed Oil is with CVS/pharmacy Brand Soft Skin Spray.
4. Think Tropical: A small humidifier can make a world of difference – it not only keeps skin happier, but also perks up plants and banishes static cling.
5. Snow Angel: Don’t forget the sunscreen – even though it’s not warm out, skin can still be damaged – especially if there’s snow on the ground. For your face (which may be the only skin uncovered!) use CVS/pharmacy Brand Oil Free Faces sunscreen – developed specially for faces, the light formula won’t clog pores or cause irritation. Protect lips, too, with a lip product containing SPF, like Chap-Block Lip Balm Ultra-30 from CVS/pharmacy.
Does your guy change oil like a super star but can't seem to get it right when he changes clothes?
Maybe he has a new job and needs a wardrobe update yet won't take your (obviously) expert advice?
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Don't let him commit any more awful fashion faux pas! After all...you're the one who has to be seen with him. ;)
Ok, seriously? Ed Hardy Cabernet? As if the tatoo shirts, hats and even horse tack are not enough, you have to put it on a wine bottle? That's just weird.
Kudos to my hubby who thought this would be of interest to me and my fashionistas.
So...it's 9:45 a.m. and now I'm curious. Pour the intern and I a small tasting. She skipped the smelling just now and I think may have downed it (you go girl). If I just graduated after a week of campaign class project hell, I'd be drinking out of the bottle.
I'm smelling. Hmmm...nothing fab popping out. Strong alcohol smell and some fruit, I think. glug glug...
EEW! Maybe because I've had two cups of strong coffee but this tastes BAD. I will note that it is French and I don't prefer that...but still. blech.
Curious as to what the H were they thinking...I visit the web site and find an array of beverages. Hmmmm....well. I guess if people finally get tired of the clothing you've got a fall back?
Let us know if you've tried and liked. We're happy to give comments from the other side of the tatoo shirt ;)
Godiva Chocolatier unveils a new way to indulge in the sensorial decadence of its chocolates – the Godiva Home Fragrance Collection. Five sophisticated and delectable fragrances.
The packaging is reminiscent of Godiva’s iconic gold ballotins and the scents are designated by different color printed ribbons on each. The chocolate brown tinted glasses celebrate Godiva’s rich chocolate heritage and are adorned with the Godiva logo. Each holds deep chocolate colored wax infused with cocoa butter. The collection also includes a scent inspired by Godiva’s popular Peppermint Bark candy. This scent is housed in a festive red glass with cranberry colored wax – perfect for the holiday season.
The signature gold box of Godiva chocolates has long been considered the perfect gift for any occasion. These ready-to-gift candles are a new, fun and unique way to experience the Godiva brand. Available in both travel and full sizes, these sumptuous scents are sure to please each and every chocolate connoisseur.
The collection includes the following fragrances:
Milk Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry Ganache, Black Almond Truffle, White Chocolate Magnolia, and
Peppermint Bark.
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Godiva Scented Candles will be available at Neiman Marcus, Belk, Dillard’s and select stores nationwide.
One of my favorite things in the world is shea butter. I used to have my own line of products before Haute Market and Haute Weekly took over my life :) It was all shea butter base.
Keep in mind that shea butter feels a bit greasy at first because it's a BUTTER. But it should soak in and leave your skin so smoothe.
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Today, for the first time ever, I returned makeup to the store. Usually I'll just chalk it up to a poor choice and toss it out. Not this time.
First of all, I bought this new mascara because it was supposed to be on sale. I didn't realize until returning home that I paid full price.
So I planned to return to the store and find out what the deal was on not getting my deal.
But yesterday I got desperate. Sick and sickly looking I did one last check in the review mirror on the way to a meeting and, ACK - no mascara. Not good for an already pasty face.
There was my No-deal mascara sitting next to me in the passenger seat. Should I open it? Should I stop and buy mascara on the way that I normally use? "Screw it" I said to myself and the mascara as I ripped open the packaging.
Now, being the smart non-blonde that I am, it took me a few cuss words and minutes to figure out how to open it. For some reason this futuristic container threw me.
I applied the first coat for priming. Ok. That's fine.
Never before have I put on makeup and said "WTF" outloud, to myself. But that was the conversation I had with me, myself and I as I looked at this mascara wand. Seriously? THIS is going to volumize my lashes?
All it did was make a clumpy mess and did nothing for lengthening.
I was ticked.
So today, I finally returned to the store to get my $14.51 back and bought some Dr. Pepper with it instead.
I will stick with my curved brushes with loads of lovely bristles.
Kansas City, much to the surprise of many, has a Garment District museum. Now, just down the street, will be a collective of designers and boutiques joining under the umbrella of the new Garment District boutique in downtown Kansas City.
Seven local boutiques and designers have already signed on the dotted line to be the first in this unique boutique. Each will have their own space which surrounds a chic bar area.
“As the owner of Urbantique, also as someone who has worked closely with a number of the other tenants participating in the Garment District, I can say that we are all very excited to bring our concepts to Kansas City’s downtown. We have been watching the Power & Light District grow over the past two years as our own stores and concepts have grown and think that the marriage of our hard-earned clienteles and the Power & Light District’s tremendous foot traffic is going to be a great thing for everyone involved. We can’t wait to start outfitting downtown Kansas City!” comments Ms. Rachel Pheffer, owner of Urbantique.
The boutique is said to open in March 2010. This has been one of many proposed opening dates and we sincerely hope it's the "one". How will a boutique survive downtown in this economy? It's hard to say. But some of the smartest and most talented boutique owners in KC are in on the deal and they have continued to grow their businesses despite supposed economic crises. (Of course most of them have been Haute Market vendors as well so we think that makes them fab!)
Many people work downtown and have had no where to go for their lunch breaks, besides...well, lunch. This is something that will definitely bring them out into the brisk KC weather and into a little bit of fashion paradise.
If you want to catch the press conference it's at 11:30 at the shops location at about 13th & Main. Give a shout out to Haute Weekly's models who will be showing off looks from a few of the participating boutiques.
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