As many of you know, we experienced some technical difficulties earlier this week that prevented me from blogging — and to say it was a nightmare would be an understatement.
When it’s so hot that you find yourself perspiring minutes after stepping out of the shower, putting together an elaborate outfit can seem like the most daunting and exhausting task, the type of thought that feels so excruciatingly taxing it almost makes you yearn for a nap.
The season of shorts, sundresses, frilly skirts, and swimsuits is in full swing — and though most of us love the whimsy and cheer associated with summer (not to mention trips to the beach and pool, cookouts, ice cream dates, impromptu picnics at the park, and frozen cocktail parties), these months can require women to be even more diligent about their personal grooming habits.
Even those with only a cursory knowledge of the beauty industry have, by now, heard of argan oil and, moreover, of the brand that made this buzzed-about ingredient as recognizable a term in the pop culture lexicon as “macarons,” “planking,” and “bromance”: Moroccanoil.
If there were a Richter scale to measure human stress levels, I’m pretty certain I would have tipped that metaphorical scale during the last month.
You may want to give your Fourth of July ensemble a patriotic kick, draping yourself in stars and stripes; color blocking red, white, and blue; donning red-and-white gingham print shirts or dresses; and tying a polka dot bandanna around your head for a modern take on the Rosie the Riveter look.
Though it’s best known for its collection of shoes with a cheeky lipstick heel, Italian footwear brand Alberto Guardiani has more than rouge and kisses on its mind.
Blame it on Rio — or, rather, thank the city’s vibrant colors, the tangy and spicy flavors of the cuisine, the exuberance of samba, and the warmth of its beaches for inspiring two Parisian girls to launch a jewelry line rooted in Brazilian culture.
Few names are as synonymous with the contemporary New York City fashion scene as that of Cynthia Rowley.
