Join Susan Kim and Vince Vitrano this Friday, January 28th as they host the Community Baby Shower drive for babies in need. Please drop off the following at any Aurora Health Care or Sentry Foods location in SE Wisconsin:
Please, new items only. Handmade knits are welcomed.
While POTUS Obama took center stage, it wasn’t possible to go on without First Lady Michelle being the focus of the attention. There was a lot of mention of the stacked lucite bracelets (love!) but her fashion sense came courtesy designer Rachel Roy. The silver silk shift dress is classic, elegant and an interesting departure from winter white.
How did “Homework” actor Emma Roberts get her glow on at Sundance? Well, a little Fiddy (50 Cent) and Chase Crawford sandwich action helped I’m sure, but the real prep came from makeup artist Sonia Lee and Votre Vu.
Lee admits Roberts has “gorgeous young skin” off the bat, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t benefit from treatments. Lee says, “I started with Votre Vu SpecialEyesIntensive Eye Treatment before I applied makeup, and used a bit of Amour d’Ore multi- vitamin oil for face, body and hair to prep her skin and keep the moisture in. Champagne Kisses Enhancing Lip Balm made her lips feel soft and gave me the perfect base for lip color.”
An easy routine to look so fresh, no?
A little coinkydink – I just opened a package to find the Votre Vu Champagne Kisses, and wow. It absolutely melts onto the lips, leaving them very soft and supple. This is the perfect antidote to winterized plaster lips. I think it’s perfect for color base and alone as protection. It also contains Parsol MCX, a sunscreen. No wonder it made an appearance at Sundance.
For anyone who thought glitter nails was just for playing around, the ladies at Sundance show this trend is hot-hot-hot, even in snow country. These gold glitter nails were being done onsite:
Looks similar to something I did in December (we have to be a bit more modest):
Blogger Jeannine Morris sported purple:
MAC senior makeup artist Keri B wore comics:
The trend is predicted to stay strong through the summer. Bling away!
Jerseylicious and fashion – never the twain shall meet? The Style Network is trying to change that with special guest appearances by designer Elene Cassis on the final two episodes of the season (January 23rd and January 30th). Cassis is a recent Fashion Group International Women’s Ready-to-Wear finalist and will be showing again during Fashion Week in New York this February.
No clue if Cassis is making everyone over, but there will be a large audience from all walks watching. The day this popped in my box, one of my clients (picture CEO entrenched in a very corporate world) had raved on and on about how she had hooked her daughter onto watching Jerseylicious and now both seriously addicted to the craze. She’s not alone – the show is sure to get renewed. Catch the final episodes starting this Sunday and chime in on Cassis’ looks.
It takes a lot to run a business in fashion, and Rani Totman has led the way for St. Pucchi bridal for 25 years. This in-demand couture bridal line started on a whim to create a finale wedding dress for charity, and has grown to dress celebrities and multiple sport figures wives alike. St. Pucchi gowns often make their way to the screen (remember “Friends” Phoebe getting married in one?) because they are statement dresses.
For the 25th anniversary, a tribute was setup before the show featuring Rani’s own selection of gowns to represent the decades. Chilled waters and flutes of champagne were sipped as I spoke with Rani’s daughter about the daunting task of selecting the specific gowns to bring, and it was a great perspective. Photographs highlighted other looks over the years, and Rani’s press photograph was framed to sign. Want to see more? Check this post to see a brief chat with Rani herself discussing the beauty aspect.
Then the show!
Oh the gowns – there are many of them – and I have them all here for you to view.
Rani Totman makes use of feathers, beading, ribbons and anything else her heart fancies:
With a few mischevious touches (Yes, that is a peek-a-boo corset. Wait until you see the front):
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A bit of lace ( all nails by Zoya Nail Polish):
I think this model must be a fav or some sort of muse because she is pictured over the years in St. Pucchi gowns. I love her! Isn’t her look reminiscent of Paulina Porizkova?
Some intense beading:
The crowd went wild for this gown:
And flowers:
Of course, the main theme was butterflies, pulling in the original element from her first show in 1985. This time, her runway opened and closed with butterflies seemingly flitting over an ivory, then lilac train, and butterflies also accessorized the hair and bouquets.
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Want to see St. Pucchi in action? YouTube has put a worldwide block on my videos because of the runway music (really YouTube?) but you can view them here:
Trunk shows are starting to book. If you would like to view these wedding gowns, please contact St. Pucchi or your local bridal boutique to inquire about the line.
