Win This! Nautica "Sleep In For The Cure" Bath Robe
Nautica is sponsoring the Susan G. Komen "Sleep In For The Cure" initiative to raise funds for breast cancer research. You see, not everyone is able to lace up their sneakers for Race For The Cure. Some people are too ill, are caring for a loved one, or simply have to work on race day. Instead, Susan G. Komen For The Cure and Nautica want participants to fight breast cancer from the comfort of their beds. That sounds like a workable plan for me. How about you? [Susan G. Komen for the Cure]
"WIN THIS! We're giving away one plush Nautica Sleep In For The Cure bath robe, but you have to work if you want it. In the comments, tell us how you pledge to lead a healthier life and offer support to those in need by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. We'll pick our favorite response and announce the winner Friday, Sept. 10. You must live in the U.S. or Canada to win. (Read the official rules here.) Good luck!
W Magazine Says "The Girl Who Eats Her Feelings" Is A Back-To-School Look
"The girl who eats her feelings" is a new trend-setting clique to emulate, says W magazine's recent piece on back-to-school style. If they were trying to describe the trend of wearing "curve-enhancing dresses worn with plenty of attitude," why would they call that dressing like "the girl who eats her feelings"? That's just ... being curvy.
What The Hell Are "Treggings"?
There's leggings. There's jeggings. So what the hell are "treggings"? It belies my maturity level when my first guess was "triceratops leggings." But no, treggings are a cross between leggings and trousers. A hybrid, if you will. Treggings are formfitting from the thighs to the legs, but are more structured on top and often have a zipper. Personally I would just call these "tight pants," but what do I know?
Anyone else think the cutesy names for various types of leggings are getting silly? [FabSugar]
Cheapskate: Workout Wear From $6
When it comes to working out, you'll usually find me in a large random T-shirt and a pair of leggings that aren't nice enough to really wear as an outfit. But now, as the summer is coming to an end, I've promised myself to keep up with my exercise. It's funny how being excited about a new garment or outfit can motivate us to get up and do something. With that and my promise in mind, I went searching for cute and affordable workout wear. Check out what I found, after the jump.
Bloomingdale's Has Just The Dress For Your Wonky Elbow!
Sometimes I think Jezebel is a little too anal in their war on Photoshop (for example, I disagree that Rolling Stone gave the women of "Mad Men" "brand new torsos"); however, sometimes the blog hunts down some truly gross examples of retouching gone wrong. Like this photo from Bloomingdales.com of a model wearing a Diane Von Furstenberg dress which, apparently, is the height of fashion for women with bizarrely dislocated elbows. Yikes! [Jezebel]
Frisky Q&A: Jessica Simpson Talks New Jeanswear Line And Fall Fashion
If you've tried Jessica Simpson's shoes, then you've probably fallen in love with them. Now, Jessica, who pretty much exemplifies modern American style with her love of denim and rock T-shirts, is bringing jeans to the stylish woman on a budget. Jessica Simpson Jeanswear, a denim-inspired line that includes jeans and woven and knit tops, has launched on JessicaSimpsonCollection.com. But before you run out and purchase these ultra comfortable, affordable, and chic jeans (I have a pair that fits like a glove), why not hear from Jessica, herself, about the new line, the fall must-haves, and making denim work at work? Keep reading for an exclusive Q&A with Jessica ...
H&M Scores Lanvin Collab In What Is Probably The Biggest High-Low Coup Yet
The speculation and rumors have been confirmed. Lanvin will indeed be designing a collection for H&M, due in stores November 23. Although H&M wasn't planning on disclosing the answers to their mysterious designer interview videos, the interwebs went nuts after guessing that one video featured Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz, so the retailer released a clip revealing Elbaz's face. In the video, the he says, "When H&M approached us to do this collaboration, they asked if I could actually translate the dream that we created at Lanvin to a bigger audience. It wasn't a project about a dress for less ... I loved the idea that H&M is going luxury rather than Lanvin is going public." Interesting. Does that mean we can expect price points to be higher than normal for H&M?
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from: Guide To Buying Sunglasses
Being updated with the latest trend and selections in the fashion world is a must to most people, be it the celebrity or the infamous ones. Common product line includes bags, shoes and of course, the sunglasses.
Sunglasses have been used as visual aids against extreme brightness. At the same time, sunglasses have also been a traditional fashion statement, especially owning a designer item.
Everybody used to prefer designers' items when he has the money to buy it. Not only it defines quality but also as symbol of status quo and said to reflect the personality of the person wearing it. This made more celebrities to open new product lines (for those who have already lines or brand) or for the new ones, invest in making designers' items.
Clothing designers and celebrities alike have developed their own lines of sunglasses. Gucci, Fendi, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, and Tommy Hilfiger make some of today’s hottest sunglass designs while celebrity designers include Britney Spears, Joan Collins, Jerry Garcia and Donald Trump. Whatever you are looking for in sunglasses, you can be assured someone has designed it. You just have to be willing to pay the price.
Buying sunglasses should not only be based in fashion preference but on how one can utilize the shades, and who will be using it.
Purchasing sunglasses for your children is very important and should not be neglected. Children have sensitive eyes and over exposure to the sun can cause permanent damage and lead to macular degeneration when they get older.
But how would you choose your sunglasses?
Think of the utility
Bear in mind if for what purpose are you going to use it. Is it only for the noon time's high sun or for a beach surfing? If you spend a lot of time on the water, snow, or you spend a lot of time driving then it is best to choose a polarized lens. Polarization cuts out the light coming from the horizontal meridian while allowing light to come from the vertical. Basically it blocks reflections of light off water, snow and highways while reducing glare.
Check for the visibility and clarity.
Sunglasses can improve visual comfort and visual clarity by protecting the eye from glare. There are many varieties of sunglasses that can be used for several situations, and clears you from light distractions.
Ask if it passed industry standard.
The US standard is ANSI Z80.3-1972. According to the ANSI Z80.3-2001 standard, the compliable lens should have a UVB (280 to 315nm) transmittance of no more than one per cent and a UVA (315 to 380nm) transmittance of no more than 0.5 times of the visual light transmittance
The European standard is EN 1836:2005. The four ratings are 0 for insufficient UV protection, 1 for sufficient UV protection, 2 for good UV protection and 3 for full UV protection.
Check the price
While many people don’t realize it, price does not dictate function. Even sunglasses costing seven dollars have been known to have better UV protection than ones costing seventy. What you are looking for is a pair of sunglasses that have 100% UV protection. Sunglasses labeled polycarbonate have 100% absorption, and glasses marked CR-39R plastic are about 88% effective.
See if it looks good on you.
Look at the mirror if the style looks good on you. There are many sizes and styles available. You can choose for an oversized sunglasses or just the average one. Or what color do you prefer? You want something cute and comfortable and of course stylish.
Just don't forget. In buying whatever item use your wit and be a practical consumer with value for money.
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