Archive for October, 2008
Yesterday, I wrote about capes — no, I’m not talking about becoming a certain super-hero (although I’m sure we all feel like we are at times, with all of the juggling we do on a daily basis).
Now until November 11/12, Gap is running a BOGO 50% off sale on select styles of men’s, women’s and maternity pants. This is a great time to pick-up a pair (or two — since they are buy one, get one half-off) for the office, home or as a present.
I particularly liked the curvy welt-pocket pants and the perfect plaid trouser pants. These are both great for the office as well as for any business meetings you may have. Both were available for $60 each, but after the BOGO 50% off sale, the bill came to around $90. The plaid trouser pants would look divine with a chocolate-brown cape for those chilly winter nights.
Curvy welt-pocket pants $60 at Gap
Also wanted to mention that Gap is running a 30% off sale on women’s outerwear (sorry guy’s) until November 20.
Love,
Loren
You may remember this post on men’s fashion. Looking great is not solely about being dressed in the latest designer duds. Rather, it is about dressing the part day in and day out — in a way that fits your own unique style, yet not committing a fashion faux pas. Just recently, I finished a book by Alan Flusser, author of Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, it provides some great examples of fashion past and present and even has great insight on what “business casual” really means along with great reference material on coat sleeve lengths along with great pictures to help demonstrate the different styles.
Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion
Not only is this a great gift for him (or even a gift for her), it is also a great conversation piece for your coffee table. It is available at AbeBooks.com, Borders and Target.com for around $32.
Have you already read this book? If so, what did you think about it?
Lots of love,
Loren
Given the time of year, I’m sure many of you are in the market for new outerwear. Since outerwear is usually the finishing touch in putting together your fall/winter looks, you’ll definetely want to pick up a few versatile and stylish pieces to get you through the cooler months.
[Photos: people.com]
While Kim Kardashian’s tweed belted cape probably costs several hundred dollars, you can achieve a similar look with a Cejon Belted Cape from Bloomingdale’s for around $125. If you want the same look for less, New York & Company has a similar tweed cape for only $90.96!
There must be something about birthday’s lately. To commemorate Piperlime’s second birthday, they are offering $20 off your next purchase for every purchase that you make — today only!
Not only is this another sweet deal, but remember, Piperlime also offers free shipping and free returns on all orders!
Love,
Loren
Single ladies, take note! Move that little black dress to the back of your closets, and break out that fierce, sexy, red one! A new study conducted by the University of Rochester suggests that men prefer women in red because of the color’s ability to trigger primal insticts that associate it with sex.
The study involved a series of experiments in which men were shown a photo of a ‘moderately attractive’ young woman. Read the full article here.
Fellas, don’t worry…the study didn’t leave you out either. Apparently, the research also suggested that men are just as irresistible to women when wearing the fiery color.
Are we surprised by this? Hasn’t red always been considered the color of passion and romance?
Share your thoughts!
Love,
Loren
I want to keep everyone up-to-date on a new video that’s available online, featuring Motives Cosmetics by Loren Ridinger. If you haven’t visited Motives Cosmetics yet, it’s a great resource to learn more about this wonderful line of cosmetics.
Don’t forget that Motives Cosmetics are a great way to create custom colors that look great on YOU , because YOU created them yourself!
So ladies, look forward to more space on your vanity, and ditch those crusty old tubes that you no longer use!
Love,
Loren
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Lots of love,
Loren
