The seasoned shopper knows never to neglect the accessories. After all, even the simplest accent of color or texture can take the most basic piece, like the LBD, and breathe new life into it. Paying attention to details and allowing the accessories to speak to a trend is a savvy, economical way to style yourself. Need some inspiration or fresh ideas … Read on. (more…)
Archive for: November, 2011
The detailing for a man does not necessarily refer to his car. Rather, for the executive, the outdoorsmen, the modernist, or the esquire, the details for ensuring he makes a memorable first impression the same attention are just as – if not more – important as what he’s wearing. (more…)
Welcome to Edwin Paul Spa in Grosse Pointe Woods. An off shoot of the already successful Edwin Paul salon, the spa is beautiful, calming, and peaceful. Edwin feels that the salon and spa should be separate as the hustle and bustle of a hair salon is exciting and high energy, where the spa embraces serenity. The facial services offered at Edwin Paul not only address the needs of every skin type and condition, but offer ...
By Deborah Silver, Detroit Garden Works As a landscape designer, I am interested in creating simple and graceful spaces that are functional. This means the design begins with a few big gestures. (more…)
With every season there’s a stand out fabric, texture or treatment. This fall, all eyes are on fur, from trim on handbags, shoes and outerwear, to wraps, sporty jackets and coats. And no matter your preference – real or faux – you’re certain to find your fur fixation. We asked furrier Bricker-Tunis in West Bloomfield and Michael Kors at Somerset to provide us with the key fur pieces high on style – and warmth. (more…)
Whether you work in a professional environment where the suit and tie are still the standard, or a casual environment where sweaters and pants are the norm, the eventuality of the need for a practical, stylish top coat can’t be overlooked. In fact, as the colorful hues of fall start to give way to gray – and chilly – days, Design Detroit sought out this season’s best men’s outerwear pieces. Take a look at what ...
By Jeff Davison for Antonino’s Salon One of the things we love about Michigan is our glorious summers. Along with having beautiful sun, beaches and warm weather, we also have to address faded, dry hair. Autumn is the ideal time to return to a more natural, shiny and rich hair color. Enhancing your own color is healthy, adds shine and requires minimal maintenance. Whether you’re a blonde, red –head or brunette, today’s trend is (more…)
Even the most seasoned of hosts and confident of cooks can get a little weak in the knees when thoughts turn to welcoming family and friends to Thanksgiving dinner. After all, this high profile feast is less a meal than a tradition in the making. That’s a lot of pressure. So out come the cookbooks and those dog-eared recipes of dishes everyone expects to be on the menu. Lists are made, serving pieces inventoried and the ...
