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Birthday Babe - OPI "it" 2006-11-29 16:25:19 OPI celebrates 25 years! They’ve launched a birthday collection - nail polish to capture fashion trends of the season and offer a touch of the glamour. Shades come with OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Lacquer Brush, which is supposed to slap on more polish in one big even, quick, streak free swoop; and they come in the usual signature names including "Who Comes Up With These Names?"
If you asked me what my all time fav-favoritest OPI name is I’d easily blurt out "I’m Not Really A Waitress" so it’s only suiting that they’re also celebrating the with the OPI 25th Anniversary book called…"I’M NOT REALLY A WAITRESS (And hundreds of other names people can’t stop talking about!)".
The story goes that the founder of OPI realized acrylic “porcelains” used to make dental prosthetics were similar to and, indeed, even better than the materials used by nail professionals for crafting acrylic nails. Plu Read more:Birthday
Ruffle "it" Up 2006-11-28 17:17:33 I found some ruffle tops that aren’t too cutesy. When you’re over 12 years old - there’s always that fine line with ruffles or bows.
The best ruffle set I’ve seen is this Rebecca Taylor milk chocolate silk ruffle camisole. That’s how you do balance femine without being cutesy. Other picks would be this Anthropologie navy one, and for more budget picks…
Bebe’s stretch silk halter, and Mossimo’s - Bittersweet velvet-trim. Perfect for a spot of party - but you’ll get lots of mileage beyond that too.
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Rachel Zoe is Dun-Zoe? Winter "it" Picks 2006-11-27 20:34:13 The news is that Nicole Richie has fired Rachel
Zoe - rumor has it "just two weeks after ‘getting the help’ she needed to take care of her health. According to insiders, Richie ‘wanted to surround herself with positive influences’. Perhaps healthy elegance is making a comeback; it never should have left [via Style It].”
I’m not sure what the heck to make of all that, but the lady (Zoe that is) still has some good picks left in her. Here’s her fashion picks for Winter 2006. And for some more news on this stylist shakeup (her replacements Estee Stanley and Cristina Erlich) - check here.
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Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2006-11-24 18:48:31 A Fresh Coat Second City Style (read full article)
Just say no to Northface. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it’s once again time to pack away your summer wardrobe and take out your warmest coats. The Tribune had an excellent idea with their monthly coat rundown…
Trendscape: Faux Fur Coats Omiru (read full article)
Unless you want Pink to call you a b*tch for wearing real fur, we’d recommend sticking to your fabulous faux options. And lucky for you, there are tons of beautiful fake-fur coats to standing between you and PETA’s scary can of red paint. We present to you the most luxurious and cozy faux fur coats out there…
Holiday Looks We Love Couture in the City (read full article)
Holiday wear doesn’t mean silly looking snowflake sweaters or tons of red and green…if you pick carefully, you can find cute holiday pieces that will carry through to be worn again and again. Look for sparkly tops, ri Read more:Fashion
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Shell Shock - Tortoise Shell "it" 2006-11-23 18:51:44 Elle spotlights that tortoise shell has resurfaced as the season’s most unexpected accent, turning up on everything from breezy dresses to wedge heels.
For my direct experiences I was completely torn between the Prada sunglasses I bought (the hipster pair I shared) and these Oliver Peoples Varadis 284. The dash of not-too girly pink is so chic! Trust me I was torn between the two but dropping another $300 wasn’t in the budget (insert shopping pang here).
You can also color me begrudgingly impressed yet again! At Jessica Simpson shoes. I was manhandling this pair that I so don’t need but admire. The tortoise shell runs along the bottom of the shoes too. The black Amanda is very, very fun.
Can’t ignore these Elle picks either: Wedge sandal, Dolce & Gabbana, Sequin shirtdress, Chloé.
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Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2006-12-03 03:30:02 FW06 Trend: Winter Hats I am Fashion
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I was about to devote a blog on how much I love all the winter beanies just floating around everywhere this season and recommend a few that I liked. But then I went out and tried on a few and it occured to me that winter beanies are just about the hardest thing for anyone to wear- especially the ones this season! They looked so different on me than on the mannequin (and the next girl) that I realised that one simply cannot tell from pictures whether a hat is cool of not. …
Denim Trends Spring 2007 Fashion Salad (read full article)
David Lim, designer and founder of Kasil, shares his insight on denim trends for spring and summer 07 and how to complete the look…
Profile: Lisa Klein Omiru (read full article)
The It List adds: If you’ve ever been to Kitson’s (fun!) then you have to have popped across the street to Lisa Klein.
In the past year alone, Lisa oversaw the opening of three o Read more:Friday
Hint! Starts with a "T" and ends in an "iffany" 2006-12-04 22:33:23 Just spent the last few days in Seattle with my husband and dog; we set up camp at the W Hotel. It’s ridiculous how dog friendly that hotel is - I think Theo was treated better than we were. His stay included a W dog bed, matching ‘woof’ placemat and bowls, stick, ball, cookie, and a special poo bag.
I managed to squish in some Christmas shopping. You know the theory - one for you, two for me. Including a little stop by Tiffany.
I drool over the entire Frank Gehry collection (of Bilboa fame), but in my budget I pointed out to my husband my wishlist that included a bit of the classic, Paloma Picasso X Pendant (in gold, or the silver with the solo diamond) and new Tiffany 1837™ lock ring (love that on the tiny locket it says 925; the stamp that it’s real sterling).
The only problem is that if I get the X pendant then there’s always the need to compliment it with the Love & Kisses ring!
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Pout-it! The Best Lip Lube 2006-12-05 18:11:11 I don’t have a local Sephora (sigh), but I do make use of the interweb to do my ca-chinging. My recent Seattle round let me explore the aisles and find those little treasures that just get lost on the website. A lot of my gals are getting this little find, the Round-A-Pout.
I picked up a tube of Sephora brand Gold & Glow gloss because it’s great to wear solo or over lipstick to take a shade from day into nite. When I noticed it was part of the Round-A-Pout Beach Bronze I had to grab a bunch. The little round bauble contains four glosses to transform your pout from fizzle to sizzle, best of all they’re all under $10.
If you’re looking for safer, pinker tones then nab the Beach Ball. Yah, I had to grab a bunch of them too. Another value set is this Harmony Set.
And one last find. I’ve got more Rosebud Salve then I know what to do with, but still had to pick up their latest addition: Minted Rose Lip Balm
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Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2006-12-08 09:10:26 Madonna to design for H&M Couture in the City (read full article)
Pop icon Madonna is to design a range of clothes and accessories for Swedish fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz, which will be launched in March 2007. "The ‘M by Madonna’ fashion line will reflect Madonna’s timeless, unique and always glamorous style," H&M said.
Designer Profile: Melody Kulp of Sweetees Omiru (read full article)
Armed with t-shirts, scissors, fabric glue, and appliqué, Melody Kulp and her partner (and now fiancé) David Reinstein founded Sweetees in 2002. 4 yrs later, Melody Kulp’s line of of effortlessly luxurious tees, sweaters, and dresses is firmly entrenched in the young contemporary market—and in the closets of celebrity style icons from Sarah Jessica Parker to Beyonce Knowles. Read on for Melody’s Fashion
Do’s and Don’ts, design inspiration (travel), and more.
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A Canadian Shopping Prayer 2006-12-11 05:42:06 A Prayer
before you go shopping……..
Armani
Who art in Holts
Hallowed be thy shoes
Thy Prada come
Thy shopping done
On Bloor Street
As it is in Paris
Give us this day, our Visa Gold
And forgive us our balance
As we forgive those who charge us interest
Lead us not into Wal-Mart
And deliver us from Sears
For thine is the Chanel
The Gaultier, and the Versace,
For Dolce and Gabbana………..Amex.
Courtesy of DJ Amtrak (aka Ann)
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Time it! Wow Watches 2006-12-14 07:22:16 My favorite accessory is a watch. But I have to admit I’m notorious for not having it set to the right time (or time zone), but that’s another story. I think three fun brands - that don’t fall apart and are also affordable enough to own many - would be Fossil, Timex and Marc Jacobs (darling of the season). Here are my pics…
Gold-tone watch with leather strap, Timex (saw this in Dec InStyle Mag). Patent leather watch (also comes in white but I’d destroy that - I’ll stick to blue) Marc by Marc Jacobs. Fossil’s Retro Rectangle and disc chain - but also worth checking is the Frank Gehry and Fossil Motion that has an animated dial in retro patterns.
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Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2006-12-16 06:56:01 In The Nude…Lips That Is Fab Sugar (read full article)
With all the dazzle and dressing up during the holidays it’s best to leave some things minimal, or rather, nude. This trend has been gracing the pouts of Hollywood, as seen in this weekend’s Life & Style, as well as the Spring ‘07 runways, as beauty marked by CocoChic. This look is especially necessary when glamming up your eye makeup - to create balance and maintain a complete, not overtly made up, face.
Artinjection by Dave Stevenson Couture in the City (read full article)
Looking for the perfect can’t-find-this-just-anywhere gift for your artistic friend, boyfriend or sister? Then check out the collection of Artinjection sterling silver jewelry at LeFashion
ista. Created by accomplished bronze sculptor Dave Stevenson.
Designer Profile: Michelle Zacks * Spring & Clifton Omiru (read full article)
Born in California and based on the East Coast, Michelle Zacks of knitwe Read more:Friday
Win A Copy of Mixtionary 2006-12-19 07:32:09 Sign up! for The It Lists monthly newsletter (far right side) and you’re automatically entered to win. this fun little book of witty new mixed up modern words.
MIXTIONARY(n.) A guide to communicating efficiently in the modern world, in which new-fangled ideas and phenomena leave us at a loss for words. (root words: Mixed Up and Dictionary)
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Chulo Pony Style 2006-12-19 09:18:33 Let me give you the background on the funky brand, Chulo Pony. The Canadian music makers behind Nettwerk Records (aka Avril Lavigne and Sarah McLaughlin) decided to start producing their own swag…which eventually led to this designer line coming out of their backroom. It clearly holds it’s own fashion.
Last year’s favorite, the corduroy dress (left) is back but now in black and old gold. Slightly modified to modern it up (after all a whole year has gone by). Or for a dash of Eastern flavor there’s the wrap dress with bell sleeves (right). Finally a kimono style that doesn’t make you look like a wonton wrapper.
Shop on line in Canadian or US prices. Or on both sides of the border you can find it at Zebra Club.
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Heavy Metal Bomber ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-10 08:16:07 As promised my other trendy pick fro the aisles of Forever 21 (and online too) is the best of two spring trends-in-one: the metallic bomber jacket.
Bomber
jackets were immortalized in fashion when Tom Cruise wore one in the movie Top Gun, but I think Katie Kat will have more luck resurging this trend. The real [...] Read more:Heavy
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Erase Paste “it” Benefit 2008-03-08 15:45:53 Just because you’re leading the life of a rock star doesn’t mean you have to look like a roadie the next day.
Benefit has launched a bunch of new spring makeup treats – starting with Erase
Paste.
With Benefit Erase Paste, signs of fatigue & stress are covered up with this skin brightening cream. This [...]
Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2008-03-07 08:14:52 Victoria’s Secret BioFit Uplift Bra FABSUGAR (read full article)
The Victoria’s Secret BioFit Uplift ($45-48) focuses on providing uplift based on individual cup size, so as the cup size increases, the padding decreases.
Spring Hair and Makeup Trends COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)
Tell your winter makeup and hair to take a hike for a [...] Read more:Friday
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Nokomis 4 Thinking Girls ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-05 07:46:25 On my recent trip to Edmonton I was bummed to miss Nokomis’ housewarming party. And no one even saved me a cupcake! Nokomis is Edmonton, AB’s answer to hip Canadian clothing.
It exclusively features Canadian clothing, over 50 brands, including Preloved, Dace ( a fav of ours) and Alison Wonderland. Local brands includes Nokomis’ own [...] Read more:Girls
International Women’s Day - Celebrate “it” Girls ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-05 07:03:27 International Women
’s Day is observed annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.
The first International Women’s Day was launched on 8 March 1911 in Copenhagen by Clara Zetkin, Leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany. This followed many years [...] Read more:Girls
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Zap “it” Hair Removal ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-04 07:15:18 I never was a fan of Nare…the smell, the goop. But despite my bad chemical memories, my interest still pops up at any whisper of hairless promises and I’m curious to try this new gadget for no hair, no pain: Radiance’s No!No! Hair Removal
System.
This has the ring of hair-free potential with it’s Thermicon™ tech [...]
Lace Tunic “it” Forever 21 ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-03 07:47:06 I just returned from an Edmonton visit…dinners with friends, a little bit of clubbing, a Croatian bday fest, and a reunion with my adored Sephora and Forever
21 (ala West Edmonton Mall).
I spent over 2 hours just in Forever 21 stockpiling on spring accessories (oh mi!), tops and dresses.
The one thing [...] Read more:Tunic
Friday Fashion Blog Favs - MAC Fafi Feature 2008-02-28 13:14:20 Feature: Mac Fafi Review & Giveaway COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)
The It Lists was going to share Fafi, the latest line of MAC Cosmetics because it’s one of my fav bday presents (thanks Irena!)… but then our friends at Couture in the City did such a good review AND prize give away that [...] Read more:Friday
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Metallic Mod Bags ~ theitlists.com 2008-02-27 08:03:12 They come and go, but metallic handbags are now hotter than ever. Metallic
bags are very hot looks for 2008 Spring handbag trends.
Expect to see metallic bags in the shape of retro clutches and oversized bags. Colors will range from burnished gold to gunmetal grey. Colors like purple, blue, pink, and orange will also translate [...]
Smile “it” Sexy 2008-02-26 20:01:55 Yellowish teeth can make any girl stop smiling. I’m not a smoker, but I do like my red vino - so maybe that’s the culprit to blame when I get a bit of yellow going on my pearly whites.
It was for my wedding and the all important ‘omigod must look amazing’ shots that I [...] Read more:Smile
The Fabbies ! ~theitlists.com 2008-02-26 18:08:26 I’m hyped that The It Lists is nominated in the LIFESTYLE category for a Fabbie. It’s the first fashion blog awards ever, and I’m plain proud to be in the company of some amazing peers in the fashion beauty and lifestyle blogosphere.
Besides your comments and emails (which truly mean a lot to me) there’s [...]
Orange You Glad “it’s” Almost Spring ~ theitlists.com 2008-02-26 08:12:49 I told you orange would be one of spring’s ‘it’ colors. Delicious citrus hues!
It’s more versatile than you think too! It’s brilliant with neutrals - think about that taupe and red combo you love, just sub the red with orange.
And for a great way to move it into your wardrobe this Banana Republic [...] Read more:Orange
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Made From Square One ~theitlists.com 2008-03-12 09:07:12 The makers of Square
One Vodka at Singular Spirits asked themselves “why not create a luxury spirit that leaves a light footprint on the earth yet makes a big splash [so to speak] among cocktail cognoscenti.”
Not only is this the 1st eco-friendly new vodka, but this is also a company promoting a modern platform of [...]
No Glitter, No Glory ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-11 08:17:52 From Bobbi Brown to Dior glitter makeup was on the spring runways. But none ruled it like Anna Sui. Now its time to take all that glitters into the spring look you’re living.
Anna Sui’s Glitter Eyecolor Stick is finally available and it’s in 5 shades including a blue and a purple.
But I’m sharing [...]
Wedgie Dance ~ theitlists.com 2008-03-11 04:32:51 Scrubs’ stars Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke are tackling wedgies in the latest Hanes underwear commercials to battle yet another fashion crime.
In the Hanes No Ride-Up Panties commercials, Sarah Chalke show her way to beat the wedgie blues. Zach Braff? Thankfully, he’ll only be behind the camera — directing Sarah Chalke.
Check out www.hanes.com/wedgiefree, [...] Read more:Dance
Friday Fashion Blog Favs 2008-03-14 14:33:38 Found! Whitney Port’s Chic Cut-Out Pumps FABSUGAR (read full article)
All The Hills girls were in attendance for Lauren Conrad’s runway debut at LA Fashion
Week.
Fab Sugar got the eyeful on Whitney’s cut-out heels were — no surprise, since her wardrobe is a favorite from The Hills.
Turns out they were Opening Ceremony Cut-Out [...] Read more:Friday
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