[my] style files
Fashion + Beauty + Skin Care

Oakley: Speechless Sunglasses
I have to say, I wasn’t prepared to be as impressed as I am. Not only are these comfortable and sleek, the coverage is excellent and they are so practical. Love that you can get them polarized. Funny, I’ve been reaching for these more lately than my Oliver Peoples. Way to go Oakley! […]

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Clearly, it was destiny that brought Jeffre Scott (left) and Charlton Alicea (right) together, both personally and professionally. Though they began their careers in the same industry, that’s not how they met. Yet three years ago marked a pivotal moment for Jeffre, resulting in a move from New York City to Charlotte, opening up […]

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Yet again, a patent leather bag. But this time, in a cheery color such as hot pink or teal.
Soften up your eyes with mascara in navy, amber or deep purple. And look for beautiful new shades of eye shadow and liners.
Metallic ballet flats. Or bright patent leather. But don’t break the bank if you are […]

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Get 25% off Calvin Klein and DKNY intimates at Bare Necessities. Free shipping on orders over $75 through 3/30/08.
Up to 40% off Simply Vera Wang Dresses at Kohl’s.
75% off make-up brushes at Sephora.
First time buyers get 10% off at Bluefly with purchase of $100 or more. Enter code: AFF10

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Certainly I understand that models do not wear undergarments on the runway. However, designers can make crucial mistakes if they lack attention to details. The finer details, if you catch my drift. Case in point, while previewing FW08 fashion, I was taken aback by this. Here is a stunning model showcasing a beautiful ensemble. Check […]

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We already know that Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is one of the most widely used skin care ingredients. We also understand its effectiveness against wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein of the skin. And it helps reduce skin damage caused by free radicals. If […]

Read: Does Your Antioxidant Measure Up? »

Over a glass of interesting red wine, Ulrich Lang became my new best friend! What an absolute thrill it was to meet Ulrich (Uli)! And how fortunate for me that Uli made a guest appearance at Jeffre Scott Apothecary in February. After meeting Uli, it was clear that this would not be our only meeting. […]

Read: Ulrich Lang New York: Fragrance Designer Extraordinaire »

I am very excited to announce that [my] style files has added a monthly features page to the site. You can access it under “pages” or look for the “monthly features” section in the middle of the site layout. This month, Keri Starker, of Kayla Designs, is promoting her large clear crystal quartz briolette necklace […]

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If you are like me, you are sick to your stomach at the prices of shoes these days. It used to be that an expensive pair of shoes ran you $400. Today, that is considered main stream - and high-end begins at $790. What is the deal? After agonizing over this ugly reality with my […]

Read: Shoe Prices Keep Going Up »

News
Kohl’s Corp. will expand its exclusive brands with the launch of Abbey Dawn, a juniors lifestyle brand, in partnership with Avril Lavigne.
Saks and Neimans continue to see strong growth. Profits increased enormously at both Saks Inc. and Neiman Marcus Inc. in Q4 ‘07. However, yesterday Saks and Neimans admitted they’re starting to feel the recession, […]

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