Monthly Archives: July 2009

Women’s Fashion Tips – Insider Secret: Another Brilliant Supermodel Designer

July 31st // 1 Comment

If you’re going to Europe or Asia on your summer vacation, be sure to check out Russian model Natalia Vodianova’s amazing and crazily affordable new line for Etam, the French lingerie giant.

Etam commands over 11 percent of the lingerie market in France – a country where women devote a major part of their wardrobe budget to underpinnings – so the company really knows its stuff. Apparently, so does Vodianova: Every piece in her collection (strictly swimwear and lingerie) is flattering, romantic and utterly charming. Get a preview at http://www.etam.com.cn

Here are a few samples:

(image via fabsugar.co.uk)
(image via zimbio.com)

Love,
Loren

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Style Icon – Michael Jackson: The Beginning

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Raise your hand if you burst into tears when Michael Jackson’s daughter spoke at his funeral. Heart wrenching, wasn’t it? But instead of dwelling on the total sadness of this situation, I would rather take a few moments over the next few weeks to reflect on just how spectacular this man’s fashion sense was. There are trends today that you completely forget started with Michael Jackson. So, in loving memory of the King of Pop, here’s a little trot down MJ’s fashion catwalk through the ages. Starting, of course, from the beginning…

Before clothes became his thing, it was all about the hair:

Young Michael Jackson(image via nymag.com)

Looking like a dapper prom date (only he’s at the legendary Studio 54!):

Michael Jackson Teen(image via nymag.com)

Where Jackson’s love affair with sparkles began:

Jackson 5(image via sugarscape.com)

Check back soon for more of Jackson’s style influences through the ages.

Lots of love,
Loren

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Lifestyle – Picnic Perfect

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My friend Shannon just turned me onto this chilled-out serving dish. You fill the bottom bowl with ice and the domed cover traps the cooled air while keeping bugs at bay.

She brought it to a party filled with the most delicious fruit salad and I finally wormed the recipe out of her. It’s super easy: Chop up an assortment of fresh fruits (like melon, pineapple, peaches and something bright like berries or kiwi fruit). In a separate bowl, stir one small, 6-ounce container of lemon chiffon yogurt together with one 6-ounce container of non-fat sour cream. Fold the mixture into the fruit, garnish with some freshly chopped mint leaves and serve.

Iced Salad Covered Bowl 5-piece Set

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Lots of love,
Loren

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Women’s Fashion Tips – 3 Styling Tricks to Faking Longer Legs

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If you know exactly what to look for, you can concoct a lean, leggy look with almost no effort at all. Just remember the key ingredients:

  1. Heel-skimming pants in the same shade as your shoes.

    Amber Boot Cut Jeans

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  2. Flesh-toned platform sandals to wear with a dress or skirt.Strappy Sandal

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  3. High-waisted skirts to help give you a more balanced proportion.Fit and Flare Skirt

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What are your foolproof, leg-lengthening style tips?

Love,
Loren

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Men’s Fashion Tips – Waiting On John Mayer To Change

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john-mayer(image via usmagazine.com)

Just his outfit, of course. We’re actually good with the top half, considering that he’s on a cruise ship. But what do you think? Does John McEnroe want his tiny, 1970s shorts back?

Much love,
Loren

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