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10 Pairs Of Gloves You’ll LoveYour mom doesn’t make you use those mitten clips anymore, so why are you still wearing the boring knit gloves they came with?
Posted by: Lily Q5:20PM, Friday November 20th 2009Filed in:
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We have to wait until Dec. 1 to see the full insanity of the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, but this teaser is totally making us want to tune in. Seriously, who can say no to a bevy of insanely hot girls (one of whom brought her puppy!), the unprecedentedly minimalistic wings, and fancy underwear? Cheesy though it is, the VS show is a pretty fun tradition at this point, and we love seeing a little of the prep work that goes into it. From tables of hair extensions to mounds of body glitter, it’s hilarious how much it takes to make these models look “natural!” Our favorite part though? Makeup artist Tom Pecheux talking about his ultimate show goal: “I want the girls to be like ‘wow, those bitches look fabulous!’” Well, congratulations, Tom—those bitches DO look fabulous.
Posted by: Annika Harris5:10PM, Friday November 20th 2009Filed in:
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We here at The Frisky live for celeb gossip, chocolate, and your comments. What can we say? You crack us up! In honor of you, our smart, sexy, and incisive readers, who aren’t afraid to talk smack on the internet, we’re giving away prizes! Each week we’ll award you awesome chatterboxes a little something special. This week, one winner will receive a Henry Road Table Cloth and Napkins. Without further adieu, the lucky winner of this week’s Gift For Gab.
A brother is the one person who has a license to kick you when you’re down. That’s kind of their function—to prepare you for life’s hardships. But if you’re lucky and he’s older, he’s also the guy you turn to when you need advice on the opposite sex. No matter his age, a brother’s always willing to step in as your number-one protector, too. But what do you give your bro to show your love? We’ve got a few suggestions ...
With the economy in (how shall we put this delicately?) the crapper, we have a feeling that even good ol’ Saint Nick will be pulling on his purse strings this year. We can see it now: Mr. Clause opens our Christmas list, takes one look at the picture of Louboutins we printed off the Saks website, and reaches for the coal. Not so fast, Father Christmas! We’ve been researching designer goods for a discount, and there are enough tag-slashing sites on the web to stuff our stockings and save. Like Bluefly.com, where everything from Black Halo cocktail dresses to Levi’s skinny jeans to Hermes totes are up to 80 percent off!
For the most part, we’re all about hiding the cords that keep our panoply of gadgets energized. But then we came across this photo showing a lamp with a fancifully manipulated cable, and it made us realize that sometimes, like when you have a ginormous zit on your forehead, it’s better to embrace the problem than to attempt to cover it up (everyone can see what you’re trying to hide anyway, right?). Lifehacker recommends using wall clips like these ($21.34 for 100) to create your design. Plus, spending an hour or so creating a modern art installation out of cords you already have is probably cheaper than buying a piece of artwork. [Maisie Maud Broadhead via Lifehacker]
For my teeny tiny Christmas tree in my Manhattan apartment, I purchased one of those flimsy contraptions, certainly built to only last one season. But this Swarovski-encrusted tree stand is putting me to shame. It’s shiny, fancy, and really, really expensive at $14,770. Could this be the very best present under a tree? [Born Rich]
Keeping great jewelry is sort of like owning a pet. You make a purchase based on cute-points, love it, keep it clean, and make sure to take it out of the house every so often. Clearly we are not the only ones who noticed this creature-couture likeness: Jewelry designers from Kenneth Jay Lane to Giles and Brother are turning to the zoo for design inspiration. Catch Jungle Fever here, with 12 hot pieces from this jewelry trend!
This 18k gold and Swarovski number by KJL makes us feel like a chic Snow White, with a birdie perched on our finger. [$106, ShopBop]
Attention design nerds! Here’s a new blog that will have you laughing your fonts off. Clients From Hell features anonymous stories about the incompetent people and projects graphic designers have dealt with. The vignettes deal with anything from stupid misunderstandings—“After I sent a client a mockup with lorem ipsum as filler text [they responded] ‘It’s good but there is a weird language on the page. It will either need to be translated or removed.’”— to clients who fancy themselves better designers than you: “Hi, I was having a word with my nephew last night, who’s a bit of a web designer himself and I have a few new ideas for the site…”
The worst is when you got an itch you can’t scratch. You know, one of those ones in the butt area or anywhere in the nether region sphere. A lot of the time the fault is due to pesky underwear labels that make it feel like you have god-knows-what up against your crack. Hanes now has the answer with a new label-less underwear line. We’re loving the cheeky campaign for the range, with “No Scratchy Labels” as the tagline. (But you know, without the “tag.”) [CyanaTrendLand.com]
Now here’s a fashion short done right—it’s campy, cute, and not trying to be pretentious. StyleCaster’s short film “Bonnie and Bonnie” features all the makings of pure fashion entertainment. Follow Bonnie and Bonnie, two awesomely dressed roommates (one if whom is “The City” star Erin Lucas), who, it turns out, look that way because they’re robbers. Oh, and lesbians. Of course. [StyleCaster]
We’ve been scouting two-finger rings lately and stumbled across this one during our search. For the fashionista who doesn’t want to dive into the trend, this is a chic option—a sleek, polished bar with a bit of sparkle thanks to the mini stone. [$72, Stars for Sydell]
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I know that all the products I use in my daily life certainly can’t be good for me. But I had no idea that, on a day-to-day basis, I could possibly be exposing my body to 515 chemicals. Fear! According to Bionsen, a natural deodorant company, women have up to 515 different chemicals in their body on any given day. Now, of course, this varies depending on how many and which kinds of product you use. But it’s a real problem, as some of the nastiness has reportedly been the cause of breast cancer, fertility issues, skin cancer, and hormonal issues. The most common of the chemicals comes from parabens (preservatives) that basically extend the shelf life of items. When those parabens mutate (from the sun, its infiltration in the body, or the dosage level), in come the problems. So what’s the solution? Cut down, use organic, and make sure to read all the little details on the labels. You can also get hazard ratings on specific products here. [Daily Mail]
We spend tons of time (and money) washing, toning, and moisturizing our faces to keep them smooth and free of blemishes and fine lines, but most of us just slap on any ole body moisturizer. When we’re old and gray, our faces will be oh-so-smooth, and our limbs will be covered in wrinkles. But not if we slather on Hissyfit Body Double Moisturizer With Anti-Aging Ingredients and SPF 30. The mix of anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants means our skin will be protected and improved in just one step. Plus, the lotion, which is scented with vanilla, almond, orange, and grapefruit essential oils, smells light and isn’t sticky or greasy. [$45, Dermstore]
We’re giving away five bottles of Hissyfit Body Double Moisturizer With SPF 30+, but you have to work if you want your skin to look good. The five best commenters for this coming week—from today, Friday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Nov. 26—will be awarded with one. So, be as clever, smart, and original as you can! Click HERE to read the official rules.
Remember when we were all crazy about YouTube sensation Glowpinkstah, famous for her signature chola and goth girl makeup tutorials? She actually agreed to create some extra special videos for us, but after she stopped returning our calls and emails, we figured maybe she’d retired. Not so! Turns out she just got more famous. Check her out on George Lopez’s show. Baby Smiley! Don’t forget the little people. Call us! [BuzzFeed]