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Academy Awards Beauty Report: Lip Color, Two Ways

March 13th // 2 Comments

There were two big lip-color trends at the shows: daring red-pink (cue Best Actress nominees Sandra Bullock and Vera Farmiga) and ever-so-soft, glossy mauve (see Rachel McAdams and Anna Kendrick). Each tone makes a huge difference in its own beautiful way.

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I’d copy them with either of these:

Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Hot Summer Nights, $14

Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Hot Summer Nights $14

Motives Full Color Lip Shine in Tease, $16.95

Motives Full Color Lip Shine in Tease $16.95

Which one would you use first?

xo,

Loren

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Fashion Stumper of the Week: SJP in Chanel Couture

March 10th // 4 Comments

Sarah Jessica Parker’s lemon-yellow column dress (by Chanel Couture) had a polarizing effect at the Oscars: Everyone I’ve spoken to either loved it or hated it. (For the record, I’m pro Parker.) The bodice could have been slightly more form fitting, but the neckline is interesting and feminine. What do you think?

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xoxo,

Loren

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Another Addition for the “Plunging Neckline” Debate…

March 9th // 8 Comments

Oscar winner Hilary Swank is known for wearing gowns that plunge in the back – and now, the front. Here she is at the Vanity Fair party on Sunday night, wearing an unexpected, body-baring Armani Prive gown that undoubtedly entailed a lot of double-sided tape.

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What’s your take on the dress?

a) Of the moment? b) Over the top? Or c) If you’ve got the body (which Swank clearly does) go for it?

Love,

Loren

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How Do You Like Your Ruffles?

March 9th // 6 Comments

Subdued like Demi Moore in Versace Atelier?

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Full-tilt like Vera Farmiga in Marchesa?

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Or would you take the middle ground like Diane Kruger in Chanel Couture?

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Demi and Diane looked beautiful (at least in my book), but Vera looked like she was wrapped in a bedskirt! Thoughts?

Love,

Loren

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