The Rashonista Store, Iqons
Something new in the pages section at the bottom of your screen: The Rashonista Store. I’m loading it up with all of the fashion-related titles I have on my bookshelf plus a few more. I’ll review quite a few of these on the site within the next few months.
Also, check out my page on Iqons, the fashion industry’s answer to myspace (bleech). It was co-founded by fashion blogger Diane Pernet who I saw at the Stella Awards but couldn’t get close enough to touch the hem of her garment.
Stylesurf: 5 December 2006
Over at About.com’s fashion section forum there’s a fabulous question on how to keep your jeans tucked inside your boots, a look that’s hot for fall and winter. The suggestion was made to wear knee socks and tuck the jeans into the socks. Granted, I’ve never had a problem keeping my jeans in because I have some…uh…”healthy legs.”
Speaking of boots, Dena Smolek at Splendora discusses her steal of a deal: Steve Madden boots for US$119.
For the make-up mavens via fashion.psfk.com: A make-up of the month club at Yellow Box Beauty.
Each month you will get an alluring yellow box delivered to your door with new beauty products. Every month focuses on a new and exciting beauty brand with retail size items. The number of product pieces will vary each month, but one thing’s for sure, you will always get your money’s worth and then some!
In the closet: LL Bean’s Classic Wool Blend Coat in Vintage Red (which goes with almost every skin tone). At US$179, it’s a steal. And remember, LL Bean’s return policy is killer: If you ever, ever have a problem with a product, no matter how long you’ve had it, send it back and you’ll get a refund. Believe me, they stand by their word.
From Popgloss.com (I love this site): A hide-away trench coat.
Over at Zurich-based Stromberg there’s a sale on Franklin and Marshall, Gsus, Guru, Tommy Hilfiger and Petit Bateau.
LaRedoute, the catalogue company in Montreaux, also has a sale going on: up to 50 percent off items on the website.
Just remember, the word “sale” is relative.
And last but not least, if you’re in CH and are looking for a last minute gift, check out Geschenkidee. I’ve gifted myself using these folks quite a few times.:-)
MAC’s Golden Bronze Powder
First, the good news. As you know, I live in Switzerland. As you may also know, things here are expensive.
I’m talking CHF15 (I think) for a Big Mac Combo meal. That’s about US$12.
So when the folks at the Jelmoli told me a jar of MAC’s Golden Bronze Powder was CHF33, I thought I was on Let’s Make a Deal. You get a lot for your money and tad bit of the powder goes a long way.
Remember that last point.
Note: I’m not a professional make-up artist so “user error” probably came into play when I tested this out.
The texture of the powder is excellent. It’s light, smooth, feels similar to talcum powder but isn’t drying. When I rubbed it between my fingers, it created a nice sheen.
Keep that last point in mind too.
For the test, I applied my make-up as normal: a thin layer of foundation, followed by filing in my eyebrows and a little mascara. Then, in place of my blot powder, I dipped my huge blusher brush into a little bit of the bronze powder I’d shaken out, tapped the brush and started applying. This was a huge no-no. As I mentioned earlier, the powder goes a long way. So, if you use a large applicator you’ll probably pick up too much of the product. Even tapping won’t get all of the excess off.
After I’d swept the brush across my forehead and cheeks, I realized that I’d taken on a C3P0-ish like hue. I wiped most of the bronzer off and was left with a nice, golden sheen. In hindsight, I realize what I should have done was to apply the product with my fingertips after rubbing it between them. This would have given me more control during application.
The bronzer lasted most of the day, although since I have oily skin, I had to blot my forehead and nose quite a bit to keep the shine down.
MAC’s Golden Bronze Powder comes in two shades: Golden Bronze for dark skin tones and Silver Dusk for light tones. It can be used to highlight cheekbones, as an eyeshadow and on other parts of your body (it’s up to you to decide where). It can also be blended with other products for an iridescent look.
All-in-all I was pretty happy with the product itself. If you try it out, remember: a little goes a long way and try using your fingers to apply it before resorting to a brush.