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Trend We Heart: Shop The Full Leather Skirt

Leonora EpsteinSeptember 30, 2009 //

Not since the days of “Pretty Woman” have leather skirts even crossed our minds. Perhaps Cher Horowitz has been the only girl since then to rock one with class. Because otherwise we can only think of Jersey-accented monsters or brain-dead girlfriends of rock gods wearing them. Yet, this ’90s classic has been making a comeback this fall and we like what we see. The garment seems to be fitting in well with the edgier looks on the shelves—you know, asymmetrical lines, lots of black, and a sort of androgynous, Helmut Lang aesthetic. We’re digging the traditional tight-and-straight cut, but what we’re particularly keen on are these leather skirts with more body. They don’t scream s-e-x as much as they do c-u-t-e … Keep reading »

The Scale Is Now Your Friend—A Big, Fuzzy Pink One

Leonora EpsteinSeptember 30, 2009 //

We try to stay away from scales (happiness is not a number, people), but this one caught our attention. Um, as if blindingly bright magenta shag couldn’t. Meet the Plush Size Yay! Scale, a device which doesn’t so much read your weight as it does tell you you’re great. Step on it and the needle points to words like lovely, hot, ravishing, and sexy.

So, would this mean that the fatter you get, the more awesome you are? Oh dear. Here’s the crazy thing about this kooky item that you’d think is a gag gift: It’s sold out and on back order. People are actually buying this and putting it in their homes (oh, the horror!). Although, we hear that Austin Powers put in an order for a couple dozen, so maybe it’s just him. [VoluptuArt.com] Keep reading »

Product Test Drive: Rear Gear Sports Cushion

Annika HarrisSeptember 30, 2009 //

I was given a Rear Gear Sports Cushion, a rollable butt pad, while vacationing in Las Vegas this past weekend. I was in total relax mode while lounging next to the hot tub, so I wasn’t really thinking about work or testing any products. But the moment I sat my caboose on the Rear Gear I knew it was a product I wouldn’t be able to live without. For starters, it made my chill time even more pleasant because it stopped my butt from sinking through the plastic slats of my lounge chair. It also helped make my six-hour flight home a little more bearable because the foam keeps its shape and sort of cradles the behind, taking pressure off the hips. I’d imagine a lot of sports spectators enjoying this too because sitting on a hard bench or bleacher seat for more than 15 minutes can be rather painful. And there’s no embarrassment factor either because this pad is really discreet. It folds into its own pouch and has a handy zipper compartment for keys, a credit card, or cell phone. Rear Gear looks like a fanny pack when it’s rolled up, and it can also be used for lumbar support in this position. Our butts don’t really get any love normally, even though we use them all day long. So why not treat your bum to some R & R? It will thank you. [$18.95, Rear Gear] Keep reading »

Beauty Test Drive: Sephora Lip Stain

Lily QSeptember 29, 2009 //

We are big lovers of red lipstick. But sometimes the full-on red lip is too much of a commitment. Our favorite low-maintenance alternative is a red lip stain that’ll leave you looking like you just ate cherry pie but managed to remain fabulous-looking.

Unfortunately, most stains don’t last nearly as long as they claim and prove either too watery or too sticky. So we were pleased to see that Sephora’s uber-inexpensive Lush Flush Wine Lip & Cheek Stain actually does the trick pretty well. It lasts a few hours, doesn’t cement your lips together and comes in the perfect shade of berry red. We like. [$10, Sephora] Keep reading »

Now You Can Smell Like A Laundromat On The Cheap!

Erin FlahertySeptember 29, 2009 //

Demeter, the super cute line of highly specific single-note fragrances (you may remember them for creating timeless classics such as Dirt and Play-Doh), will now be made available to the masses via CVS drugstores. Their library contains over 250 fragrances. So, for this launch they’ve whittled down the options and will sell Baby Powder, Pure Soap, Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Laundromat and Lilac. It’s sad if you don’t see your favorite listed, but here’s the good news: While they’re usually sold for $10-$20, you can score them at CVS for $6-$10. How very, um, “recessionista” of them. Keep reading »

What Are You Brushing Your Hair With?

Nina CarboneSeptember 29, 2009 //

Screw the beauty-world famous Mason Pearson brush—there’s a new favorite brush in beauty land. It costs half the price and is a must-have for the back-and-better-than-ever blowout trend. Dying for the details? Check it out, after the jump. Keep reading »

Is Your iPhone Cool Enough For Pugh?

Bianca PosterliSeptember 29, 2009 //

Your iPhone just became cooler than you are.

Thanks to AnOther magazine, Gareth Pugh, and Incase, now not only your 3G phone but also your 13” MacBook can be swathed in designer products. Because obviously your Apple products need some fashion love, too. The laptop holder is made from thick PVC, with quilted satin inside. It retails for 76 pounds, which is basically $121; the iPhone case, however, is slightly more affordable at 53 pounds or about $84. Up to you whether your device has been good enough to deserve designer goods.

Head over to shop.anothermag.com this weekend, or if you’re one of the lucky few at Paris Fashion Week, then make sure to stop at Colette to pick up your iPhone’s first Pugh. [Fashionista]
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Crave: Roper Ingredients T-Shirt

Annika HarrisSeptember 28, 2009 //

Even though message tees are so passé, you can still show people what you’re made of, literally. The “Ingredients” T-shirt by U.K.-based graphic designer and illustrator Roper lists all the elements that make up the human body. We never considered that we were made of silver and gold, but we guess it’s possible to inhale or ingest particles without realizing it. Isn’t geek chic fun! [$27.73 for the American Apparel T-shirt, MySoti] Keep reading »

Engagement Rings For Hard Times

Catherine StrawnFebruary 3, 2009 //

Valentine’s Day is the second-biggest time of year for wedding proposals, but the average amount spent on an engagement ring is expected to drop 9.8 percent this year, down to $2,900. Well, hard times don’t have to mean forgoing a ring altogether. Whether you want a real (but tiny) diamond, or something that looks like a diamond, you have options, even if you or your love are just scraping by. Remember, it’s not about the ring, well, unless you’re a Diamond Digger. Keep reading »

The Frisky Gift Guide: He Said/She Said Gift Giving For Couples

Jessica AmasonDecember 1, 2008 //

It’s always tricky when the holidays arrive and you’re in a relatively new relationship. What do you get your boy or girlfriend after just a month? Or what about that odd three-month mark? You don’t want to go overboard, but you don’t want to under-buy and look like the thoughtless cheapo. Well, we’re here to help – we’ve compiled a list of holiday gift ideas for guys and girls at each of the pivotal relationship points.

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