For her Spring 2014 collection, New Hampshire-born designer Tess Giberson played upon the idea of a fashion remix, fusing together an amalgam of different aesthetics — from preppy to grungy, glam, minimalist, sporty, and edgy — in order to create something that defied categorization.
Forget nails encrusted with crystals, coated in icy glitter or boasting intricate color-blocked and half-moon motifs.
The moment I saw the new Maybelline New York Color Show Vintage Leather collection at Target, I wanted every single shade; after all, I grew up listening to (and yes, idolizing) Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Chrissie Hynde, and Shirley Manson — all hard-edged girls who wore leather and rocked out as hard as their male counterparts when on stage.
Close your eyes and picture a pair of tweezers.
The fat lady of lore may be waiting in the wings, doing vocal runs in anticipation of the moment when she’ll finally step on stage and belt out summer’s swan song, the curtain cascading down to the floor to signal the end of the season.
Bright colors and summertime go together like a wink and a smile.
They say one is the loneliest number — and no one knows that better than a footwear designer, whose very livelihood is contingent upon the design and construction of a perfect pair.
Before I start telling you chicas about all the summer makeup you’ll want to pack in your weekender bags, I’ve got one last bit of unfinished spring beauty business.
It’s officially hit 90 degrees in New York City, which means everyone is dreaming of beaches, swimming pools, lakes, water parks, and pretty much anything involving a body of water in which they can immerse themselves and get some reprieve from the heat.
If, like me, you love the idea of nail art but can’t quite seem to get your inner Crafty Cathy to come out and play, then you’ll likely become as vocal a fan as I am of Ciaté’s manicure sets, which allow you to create inventive nail looks with interesting textures and embellishments by providing all the necessary materials and easy-to-follow instructions that make for a goof-proof experience.
