Wet Hair Care Tips and Tricks

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There are a few tips and tricks that many women underestimate when they get in and out of the shower, some maybe the solution to their problem.

Fashion Tip Friday: Pack Smart

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Fashion Tip Friday: Break Outside of Your Style Box

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Even I have been found guilty of being stuck in a style box.  I used to have a signature look that consisted of fitted crewneck t-shirts in solid colors from Target.  I wore them with jeans, skirts, or black pants (capri’s, gaucho’s, palazzo pants…whatever was in style at the time).  Until one day I looked in my closet and thought to myself “this is not the closet of a girl with a distinct sense of style”.

I decided it was time to incorporate more prints and dresses into my wardrobe…and I haven’t looked back since.  From my vintage dashiki to my embroidered floral JWLA dress, I not only stepped out of my style box, there is no longer a box in sight!

I brought about this change through my approach to shopping.  When I enter a store now I ask myself the following questions when I gravitate toward a piece of apparel or an accessory:

• Do have something like this already?
• Would this piece stand out or blend into my closet?
• Is this a color or print that I already have plenty of in my closet?

That last question is actually one that I reference often.  I own so much black, white, and gray that I literally slap myself on the wrist when I try to grab something in one of those colors.  I now skim across racks and if there is a particular block of pieces in a color or style (ahem…empire dresses) that I don’t need, I just move on.  There’s a reason why I don’t even step into a White House, Black Market…I’m not buyin’ what they’re sellin’!

Guys, the same goes for you.  Are you stuck in a polo and jeans/shorts look?  Maybe consider trying a cool screen-printed tee or some bermuda/board shorts.  I have several girlfriends that complain that their husbands are in a style rut.  This is a fact.  Consider changing up your look and I bet the lady in your life will notice…

So go ahead.  Take the plunge into a whole new world by breaking out of your style box.  Whether it’s going from solids to prints (or vice versa) or from a hipster to a preppy style (Kristine…holla!), try something new.  Maybe you’ll end up like me…without a box!

Lifestyle: 5 Things to Do This Fall

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Jump start  fall by doing something different.
1. Splurge on one big ticket item that will carry you over into the seasons to come. A bag,… Read more..

Only for the rich…

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Damn! What will sneaker culture vultures think of next? 

There’s a jewelers in England, Zelley, that are marketing gold / silver, even platinum tipped shoe laces!!! Don’t know about you but most of my sneaker’s laces are tucked in to the sneakers so these would be no good for me but who’s going to pay between 60-120 pounds for a pair of laces? Jay Z?

I wonder, once the laces get dirty and you wanna put them in the washing machine, would the tips get ruined- or worse, fall off? And are they just for thin laces, not fat laces? Then again, when would one be tying up in a bow a pair of fatties anyway? Jus’ sayin’!

From their website:

“The Zelley name has for over 100 years been recognised as one of the leading family of jewellers the east of England has to offer. One of the last ‘family run’ jewellers that is still actually run by the family that started it, Zelley is moving in directions it never thought possible. With high street chains and television shopping channels poisoning their once sacred trade, Zelley has decided to dedicate its time and effort to the bespoke. “

The only time I pick up on the word Bespoke is when Vera Wang wedding dresses are mentioned…

'V.I.P' platinum diamond laces. WTF?

Carven: Back Like It Never Left

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Carven is another one from the history books – but we are talking about France, after all, so this should be expected. Remembered now by little more than its La Griffe perfume – or so it’s been written about – but to be honest, I don’t even know what that is and, as Susie Bubble pointed out, unless you’re a beauty expert you probably don’t either.This could be a testament to how relevant a name Carven actually is to our generation, and considering its illustrious past, Carven could be a brand left to revel in its heyday.

Once a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in 1945, Madame Carven may have designed for high style, but she was not one to forget about the little people. Carven herself standing at only 5’1, her Couture line was initially one that catered to petite women (the first of its kind). It expanded past that and grew into a line so popular that it compelled Jacqueline François to namedrop “Les robes de chez Carven” in her chart topper, “Mademoiselle de Paris” (to which I suppose a latterday equivalent could be Jay-Z name-dropping Margiela in “Run This Town,” or something like that.) A total innovator, Carven was also the first designer in France to dress actresses for movie premiers, and would even stage fashion shows during a film’s intermission! The lady knew how to work a dress as well as she did the press, and back in the day people knew it.

Now under the helm of Guillaume Henry (ex-Givenchy and Paul Ka), the line has been revamped into something on the tips of all of our tongues here at OC. The funny thing is that Guillaume isn’t interested in the fanfare at all, as the line is re-launching quietly and for the most part letting the clothes speak for themselves. And they do: the clothes are refined but not overly precious, and only subtly refer to Carven’s history. Guillaume says that his inspiration came more from old photos of Madame Carven herself rather than her designs, though I spy the peter pan collars and white cuffs that were former signatures of Madame Carven’s designs, too.To brief the lowdown, the line is obsession-worthy and at a price that allows the obsession to become a reality (under $300 for a dress and $600 for a coat).

Legendary Parisian Vintage boutique Didier Ludot feels the same, and is currently showcasing vintage Carven designs alongside Guillaume’s debut collection. Check out some photos I took while stopping by, and some looks from our buying appointment for the Resort collection!

Carven’s signature color was this kelly green shade, as seen here.

A vintage jacket over a new Carven dress.

And a fall Carven aviator jacket over a vintage dress.

THe handwork on this sleeve is RIDIC!

Q&A: Johnny Weir on His Fabulous Clothing Collection, Fur, and Upcoming Clothing Line

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Figure skater Johnny Weir let Bluefly video cameras into his closet so that the nation might ogle his vast clothing collection, which contains much more than controversial fur-accented unitards. Weir has a two-bedroom apartment in New Jersey, one bedroom of which he uses just for clothes — in addition to his two walk-in closets. “I live in New Jersey, and that affords me a lot more closet space than the average New Yorker gets,” Weir explained. “And believe me, I need it!” We spoke to him more about his Chanel jacket obsession, fur pillows, Louboutins as art pieces, and his upcoming clothing line.

What is your advice on closet cleaning?
I don’t get rid of anything — I’m such a pack rat. There could be something that I got ten years ago that I wouldn’t get rid of. I have a vintage Chanel jacket that I don’t actually fit into — a very classic Chanel tweed jacket. I just have it as a sort of art installment. And someday I’m going to have a kid, so whether it’s a boy or girl they’re going to inherit a really great wardrobe.

Do you wear women’s clothing?
I’m lucky because I’m really small so I can wear men's clothes and women’s clothes.

Do you wear women’s shoes, too?
Usually I try not to buy women’s shoes — I have no heels in my collection. I want to buy a pair of Louboutin patent-leather heels just to fit in the apartment as an art installation. I have a pair of Chanel women's boat shoes and a pair of women’s sneakers from Gucci. And I have a small foot.

How do you feel about man heels?
I don’t like the idea of that look — I think it’s not quite right. But there are those situations where you’re performing or doing a shoot where, you know, there’s nothing wrong with a little heel. I think more men should walk in heels and run in heels and see what women have to deal with every day.

How often do you shop?
It depends on the paychecks. It depends if I’m having a good month or a bad month, but if it’s a good month I’ll go and treat myself once or twice a week. I recently got a deal to write a book and I had to treat myself and I went and bought myself a Chanel jacket — a new one, a modern one from one of the recent collections.

What are your tips for closet organization?
I know exactly everything that I have. Whether it’s a tank top or fur coat, I’ll be able to pinpoint exactly where it goes in the house. I have special bins for things I don’t actually wear because I don’t actually need them. And I keep everything color coded, so I have a very strict system of closeting.

You encountered a spot of trouble earlier this year for wearing a bit of fur on one of your skating outfits. Do you own a lot of fur?
I do have a lot of fur. I’m a big fan of fur. I’m not a fan of nutria or fake fur and I’ve taken a lot of flack for that, but it’s just a choice that I make. I travel a lot to Russia and it’s usually in winter when I’m in Russia, so you can’t walk around in a plastic coat and plastic boots when it's minus 40 degrees. I’m from the country, I’ve gone hunting, so I know what happens. I know everything there is to know about the fur industry and I choose to wear fur.

How do you store your furs?
I have one closet that’s special and air conditioned just for fur, but it’s all fur coats and scarves and blankets and pillows and things like that.

You have real fur pillows?
I like to have a furry bed. I like to get cozy even in the summertime. The air conditioning gets cold and I like to snuggle.

How’s the clothing line coming along?
We’re meeting with several different producers and people that are willing to help and want to help and are very passionate about me sort of putting my name on some fashions. I’ve been so busy, and it seems like it’s been a long time since the Olympics, but it really hasn’t and I haven’t stopped doing appearances and performing. And I'm writing my single and trying to write my book. And I found a little bit of cellulite yesterday so I’ve been in the gym every day.

What kind of price point are you aiming for?
I want Chanel quality, of course — a different price point, but of course Chanel quality. If I’m going to put my name on it, it’s gotta be good enough for Uncle Karl. Price point? I’m thinking along the lines of All Saints or Topshop — I wouldn’t go crazy and put my name on a heel for $700. I’m not a tried-and-true designer just yet. Maybe when I’m 50 or 70 I can put my name on a shoe for $700.

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Fashion Tips For Curvy Girls

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Plus sized girls are always worried to know what will suit them best. To tackle this big problem of bigger women, we are presenting you with some amazing fashion tips. You will no longer be confused about what to wear and what not to wear.