Giving your closet a little romance this fall doesn’t mean investing in cedar hangers or a professional grade steamer, although your clothes will swoon with affection if you did. Rather, the romance should come in the form of draping, ruching, sparkles, floral prints and soft, feminine colors. (more…)
Archive for: September, 2011
Date night, bar night or a night in with friends, it’s the go-to look in most men’s closets: blazer, open collared shirt, jeans. And while admittedly practical, this fashion trio can get a little long in the tooth. (more…)
Is your hair ready for the new season? A season accented with longer skirts, higher necklines, chunky jewelry, and floppy felt toppers. Maybe you’ve earmarked ads of Kate Winslet for St. John, her mid-length tresses lustrous and full. Perhaps Jennifer Anniston’s new bob, graduated and fresh, will see you through to spring. Or, it could be that your inspiration comes from pixie Michelle Williams, her sporty coif short and sassy. Jane Peterson, stylist ay Vanity Salon ...
Design Detroit sat down with Kim Dent, Kim Dent Design, to talk trends in environment design. If I was asked about “what are the trends?” I would respond that I don’t do trends. My clients are not “trends”. They are a Rubik’s Cube of old and new. Of simple and complex. Of modern and vintage. Of busy and relaxed. Finding the beauty and balance in that challenge is the joy of my business. (more…)
Our third issue of Design Detroit will be posted on Friday, Oct. 7. Look for what’s trending in men’s and women’s fashion for outdoor parties. We’ll show you how to how a great outdoor party. Learn what you can do bring the best of fall colors into your make up.
Looking for the easiest way to update your fall wardrobe? This fall, the answer is simple….color. And not just the traditional fall colors. Add a little fuchsia, cobalt, yellow, orange, or emerald green to your traditional fall palette and the result is transformative and fresh. Whether you are going to dinner at Crave, Dearborn (See Hip City Deals on the right) or Roast, Detroit, or The Hill, Grosse Pointe, color is your ticket to being ...
We recently spoke with Al Skiba, sartorial expert and vice-president at the Claymore Shop in Birmingham about how to make a wardrobe work harder. We found out that with a great basic piece like a blue blazer, it’s amazing the number of looks you can put together! “Most men have a good, basic blue blazer. And if they, don’t they should,” emphasizes Al. He suggests something that is an all-year-round weight, for maximum flexibility. From there, the ...
From department store exclusives to mass merchant must-haves, shopping for beauty and skin care products has never been more varied, more colorful, more fun … And more complex. Are we buying what’s best for our skin tone? Will certain colors last longer than others? What treatments won’t dry out my skin? You have questions. We have answers. We asked metro Detroit’s modeling A-team to share their tips for looking camera-ready even when off the clock. Not married ...
Looking for ways to make your home reflect your personality? Look no more. Get yourself to Leon & Lulu in Clawson, and get there often. Leon & Lulu has something for everyone. Looking to redo your space from floor to ceiling, Leon & Lulu has it all. Looking for accessories to throw the perfect party, Leon and Lulu’s has it. We sat down with Mary Liz, co-owner and buyer of Leon & Lulu, to discuss ...
