Saturday, January 26, 2008

The First (Paper)cut is the Deepest


Singing: I know someone who's going to want this!

www.alittlehut.com, $30

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Marilyn-d Me Your Ears


If you're going to get on board the red lipstick trend, you need a few things, the first being the right red. Here's one that would flatter a lot of people; I won't say everyone because anyone who says one color will flatter everyone is just a big, fat liar and probably trying to sell said color. And I should know. Ahem. So...try Smashbox Lavish -- described on the website as a "cherry red," it's bright and more orange than blue, which is more flattering on most people. Better for making your teeth look white, not as harsh against your skin tone. Pair it with a strong brown/gold eye for the au courant look stolen straight out of the nineties, or if you're not ready for that, a tiny bit of black liner. The other things you'll need for wearing red lipstick are time -- slap it on and you'll look like a clown -- and confidence, because baby, you will get noticed.

www.sephora.com, $22

Water(bottles), Water(bottles) Everywhere


The debate about the dangers of plastic water bottles continues. Whether you believe them or not, it's obviously better for the environment to reuse the same bottle than to empty several a day. Plus, this one's really pretty, and not made by exploited workers in developing countries. (It's made by exploited workers in Switzerland). If you're not up for a flamboyant, purple water bottle, check out the more unobtrusive stainless bottles also available on the site.

www.isabellacatalog.com, $24.95

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Rotten Denmark!











Darn those smarmy Europeans for keeping all the good stuff for themselves! First, the Euro beats the U.S. dollar, and now this -- a gorgeous porcelain ring unavailable to those of us outside of Denmark! If only the prodigious use of exclamation points could guarantee finding one on Ebay!
I mean...!!!

www.casalinga.dk

I'll Take Them (Out)

I can't say much about these earrings that they don't say for themselves.

www.etsy.com
$4