The Fashionable Gal

Ron Poisson on Cult of Individuality Denim

Laney — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000

I hope you enjoy the video above, which features Ron Poisson (the creator of Cult of Individuality Denim). He discusses washes, fabrics, his celebrity clients, and more – all in under two minutes!

American Rag All Access Contest (Win a Trip to LA or NYC!)

Laney — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:46 +0000

Macy’s private label brand, American Rag has teamed up with Seventeen Magazine to launch the “American Rag – All Access” contest. Searching for three “American Rag Style Scouts,” to be the face of American Rag, with the aim for America’s teenage girls to promote a positive self -image. The American Rag – All Access contest calls [...]

“Alice in Wonderland & Philosophy: Curiouser & Curiouser”

Laney — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:00:49 +0000

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as a blue caterpillar who smokes a hookah, a cat whose grin remains after its head has faded away, and a White Queen who lives backward and remembers forward? Is it all just nonsense? [...]

Gilt Groupe’s Wedding Weekend

Laney — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:53:02 +0000

“Love is in the air … and so is the flutter of show-stopping bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding gifts and so much more. As part of Gilt’s Wedding Weekend, in collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings, from March 12-14, we’ll be bringing you everything you need, want and can’t imagine walking down the aisle without — [...]

OSCARS | Get the Look for Less with Maggy London

Laney — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:00:31 +0000

Not all the dresses seen at this years Oscars were winners, and those that were… Well, they’re not really in our price range, now are they? Fortunately, these “look for less” versions from Maggy London (via Nordstrom) are both more affordable, and more realistic for the average woman! Maggy London Stretch Satin Sheath Dress I have zero [...]

Spring 2010 Nail Trends | China Glaze Edition

Laney — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:04 +0000

As usual, there’s a rainbow of “in” colors for Spring & Summer – pretty much everything bright and cheerful. Three nail polish shades I’ve been seeing over and over again are yellow, teal, and green. Which is super exciting for me, because those are three of my favorite colors. China Glaze recently released a fabulous new [...]

Cult of Individuality Launches Women’s Collection for Fall 2010

Laney — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:19 +0000

The rugged men’s denim brand Cult of Individuality, that has gained a following since its Spring 2009 launch among Hollywood hitters like Jerry O’Connell, Jamie Kennedy, Kevin Dillon, Gilles Marini, and Peter Facinelli, launched their Cult of Individuality women’s collection at Project Las Vegas and Coterie earlier this month. The line will be a female appropriation [...]

OSCARS | Spring Hair Trend: Messy Up Do How-To

Laney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:10 +0000

Celebs including Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel McAdams, Miley Cyrus, Penelope Cruz, Zoe Saldana and Kristen Stewart all embraced this look. To get the look at home, celebrity stylist Oscar Blandi (who created Faith’s look and has worked with Penelope and Jennifer) suggests following these steps: Step 1 : To create this look, the [...]

TSA-Friendly Boutique 3floz.com Takes Off

Laney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:00:58 +0000

I think this is a phenomenal idea – it’s a pain to transfer favorite products into tiny bottles just to get them on a plain. Plus, the cost of tiny bottles adds up… Yes, they’re reusable, but I’d rather not have to wash mini shampoo and conditioner bottles when I get home from a long [...]

Project Runway Video Game Giveaway – 3 Winners!

Laney — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:18 +0000

OFFICIAL INFO: “Atari, Inc., one of the world’s most recognized brands, and The Weinstein Company, executive producers of the award-winning reality series Project Runway, announced that the Project Runway videogame, based on the mega hit-TV program, is making its way “from the runway” into retail stores. This fashion forward title, developed by Tornado Studios, is currently [...]