Kate Moss Collection Lipstick and Nail Polish from Rimmel

http://www.rimmellondon.com/uk/ourfaces/ads/new-kate-moss-lasting-finish-lipstick-collection/Not a lot of money for the little luxeries in life? Try Rimmel Lipstick and Nail color. The colors are kind to all skintones and the Nail Polish is the best I have tried with an easy applicator brush. I cannot find the Kate Collection yet but soon I hope!

V8636 | Misses' Top | Tops/Tunics | Vogue Patterns

V8636 | Misses' Top | Tops/Tunics | Vogue Patterns
"You gotta have style. It helps you get up in the morning. It's a way of life. Without it you're nobody. And I'm not talking about a lot of clothes"
...Diana Vreeland
(1903 -1989)
I received this inspirational newsletter from Marcie Tilton regarding "Style". I think one can create a signature style by having a few pieces that are flattering and suite your personal aesthetic using the same pieces over and over forever!

September is National Sewing Month

http://www.nationalsewingmonth.org/

My Style Inspiration for the week

I think in many contemporary societies we'd like to think of ourselves in ethnocentric terms thinking that our way is best when for hundreds or thousands of years many indigenous people have refined and simplified life. The Tarahumara/Raramuri have done so in their simplistic designs using a color palate that is based on bright colorful tones which go together regardless of the print which is usually floral taken from nature or their environment. Most can be made without sizzors or a sewing machine. I have tried the tear method and it works using strips of fabric torn.
Many of the Tarahumara simply wore seed bead necklaces and embellishments.

Turn old jeans into a jacket!

Found this clever jacket on V magazine free back issues for ipad apps. Can you see the old pant pockets and waistband? tap on photo for larger view

Hobo International

http://www.hobobags.com/

My Fav Pic of the week....Hobo International Hibiscus Clutch, wear with existing black thongs, tshirt and jeans for an updated tropical look. Also add a new pair of big sunglasses! Don't forget a flower behind your ear to pull the look together.

Do colognes get better with age?

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I thought that generally colognes became rancid with age. I have a very expensive parfume that was rancid after one year! So I was very surprised when my Jovan Island Gardenia was even better after a year and a half! I have always been a fragrance "junkie". My grandmothers name was "Kuka" which means "flower essence" to the Yaqui. The simple things in life can bring so much pleasure, like the smell of a flower (or even wearing one in your hair!)