by Chrysa Smith Like many women, I love to look at the fashion magazines. I get the buzz on what's new in beauty, what I might want to buy and the latest fashion trends. I fully realize that some of the products might be well out of my limited budget, and that I won't look quite like the anorexically gaunt models wearing them. But I really get annoyed when a magazine is supposedly [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post click the play arrow below. It’s been a subtle transition, no grand pronouncements, no obvious plan to weed them out, but it is happening, none the less.Mediums are disappearing. Given society’s tendency to opt for extremes in almost every area of life, no one should be surprised. Medium implies ordinary, and heaven forbid we settle for any of that. But now [...]
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This video garnered 43 MILLION hits on You Tube. It's so stupid that it's hilarious, which is exactly the point. These young TV stars from Norway wanted to make a video that shows how any ridiculous subject can seem important, sexy and timely with a cool video. They made it to the Ellen DeGeneres Show, so I guess they succeeded! Enjoy the silliness!
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Who would have thought? Being filthy, insanely rich has a downside. Well, it has a downside if your husband turns out to be a philandering, lying cheat, a la Bernie Madoff, who is caught, thrown into jail and you, his devoted spouse, lose everything and end up living with your down-on-her luck sister. Blue Jasmine, the latest offering from writer/director Woody Allen and starring the gloriously elegant Cate Blanchett [...]
By: Chrysa Smith It may be a beautiful floral arrangement for the table. Maybe, it’ll be some fancy hors d’oeuvres. It might even be my outfit. That’s about my special touch for a get-together. But a mermaid? A customer of my husband has extraordinary tastes. Crocodile shoes. Fancy cuff links. Aviators in almost every color combination. Italian cars. You get the picture. A great guy with a completely matter-of-fact style, there’s no mincing [...]
It's that time of year again--scarf weather! Take a look at the video below to learn 25 ways to wear a scarf. And check out Wendy's Look Book for more fun fashion ideas and videos. Enjoy! --Mary Fran
