Archive for: January, 2012

Detroit Photos, City Bird, Metal D, Anthropologie  To commemorate an event why not use art to create a lasting impression? Art can be a canvas to perserve memories in a singular, soulful way. Too often, art conjures up impressions of expensive, unattainable pieces favored by only the most rarified of aesthetes. Design Detroit is here to prove that idea wrong. (more…)

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On Melissa: Orange vest, Neiman Marcus; Grey  sweater, Neiman Marcus;  Patterned shirt, Brooks Brothers; Slap watch, Leon & Lulu; Handbag, Neiman Marcus “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow,” says Chinese author Lin Yutang. And this rings true for those of us who look at travel as a way to appreciate the D, rather than a place from which to escape. ...

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We all love a sale, even the trend setters who must have the season’s most sought after items before all other. Design Detroit, Detroit’s most read fashion blog,  advises on what you can buy now and wear this Spring as the hibiscuses and trend setters bloom.  Buy cautiously keeping your personally style in mind, not necessary the low price. Here are a few tips on making a sale purchase. (more…)

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Eating right, exercise, “me time” … Add massage to the routine and you have the perfect mix to keep body and mind in top shape. Design Detroit, Detroit’s most read fashion blog, chatted with Nicolena Inniss-Stubbs, a massage therapist and owner of Nicolena4u, about the benefits of this ancient, restorative therapy that helps reduce stress, promotes muscle health, improves circulation and detoxifies the body. (more…)

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Looking for make up tips for someone wearing make up for the first time?  Teenagers don’t need to pile on the makeup. They need to enhance their flawless skin and youthful appearance.  Thanks to Todd’s Room and Diana Larionov,  Design Detroit shows you how to apply while enhancing, naturally. Give Design Detroit 60 seconds, and we’ll give you beauty,  naturally.  

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We spend a third of our life in bed. Shouldn’t that bed, and the entire room, be inviting, cozy and restful? Chances are, like us, you’ve not given a great deal of thought to your sheets or comforters or pillows. But what if, just what if, you decided that the third of your life spent in bed deserved a little more attention … a little more investment. (more…)

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  Grey cashmere robe, white lace tank, grey shorts, A Touch of Lace, Bloomfield HIlls Despite few, if any flakes falling so far this winter, not to mention temperatures more evocative of early spring, that grouchy “Old Man” will no doubt make a blustery entrance soon. When he does, you’ll no doubt embrace the best of the season (see Resolution #1). Naturally, you’ll need to come in from the cold to warm up for a bit. And ...

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Heading to a black tie event or just love the look of the classic bow tie?  Give Design Detroit 60 seconds and we will show you how to tie this tie flawlessly.  Here are step by step instructions. (more…)

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Perfect. That’s how we’d describe the graceful tresses and perfectly coiffed locks of some our red carpet favorites. As Detroit’s biggest red carpet night approaches – the annual auto show charity preview – we asked stylist Robbie Salyer of HB Salon at Somerset to provide techniques we can do at-home to ensure that our look is natural with a good dose of style. Equally important: he offers tips to keep our hair looking great throughout ...

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Headed out for the evening, maybe the upcoming Charity Preview  and you want a sexy look?  Try a smokey eye as seen here on the “I can do that” make up video.  Give us 60 seconds and we will teach you to create a sexy look. Remember, if your eyes go smokey, your blush and lip should be neutral.

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