Must-Reads:
- Project Runway’s Leanne Marshall debuted her collection for Bluefly, with plenty of petals to go around.
- Liquid leggings are creeping back into wardrobes for fall, so consider yourself warned.
Sales & Deals:
Taste Tests:
- Which sun hat’s price won’t make you lose your cool?
Guides To Check Out:
- With our cheap workout gear, you won’t sweat through anything expensive while running in the summer heat.
- Peruse some celebrity denim with a casual eye toward your upcoming fall wardrobe.
Categories: beauty, fashion
We’ve figured out all the best options for different kinds of necessary bras, so what happened to Jessica Simpson won’t happen to you.
FocusOnStyle gives everyone a look at affordable fashion trends for fall with an H & M style video.
With Karma Kraft, Girlawhirl learned how to be her own textile designer.
The StyleBakery editors share 100 things they’re loving this summer.
Real Simple’s Simply Stated keeps you from having a bike accident by showing you how to keep your hair off your face.
SmarterFashion shows you how to pick the best maxi dress for your body.
The Beauty Brains explain why Moroccan oil is good for hair and skin.
Categories: beauty, fashion
Earlier in the week, we talked bras. Strapless, wireless, sports, you name it, we covered it. Now it’s time to discuss the rest of your skivvies.
Lingerie doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Check out our top picks for cheap, pretty underwear to look good underneath without breaking the bank.
Shapewear can be an amazing thing. It lifts, tucks, hides, and compresses. But best of all, it can also be darn sexy.
If you’re mainly looking to conceal a tummy, your search ends with our assessment of various types of Spanx.
Be sure to check out our guide to the best underwear to see the best options within a range of brands and styles.
Categories: spanx, underwear
It’s down to five designers in episode 10 of Bravo’s The Fashion Show, and only four will go on to show a collection in the final episode. After Daniella won the mini-challenge (draping silk charmeuse using only 12 pins), the prize was first pick of assistants for the main challenge.
Cue the return of Merlin, Haven, Angel, Andrew, and Keith.
For the big task, each designer had to create an evening gown that “makes whoever wears it feel like $1 million.” This also meant they had to use swarovski crystals in the design. Anna, who keeps getting better week after week, chose a risky, bright print that wowed the audience.
Unfortunately, (and stupidly), Johnny decided to rip off a Lanvin dress and Isaac sent him packing.
Daniella’s gray one-shoulder gown was the judges’ favorite (buy the Red Carpet Evening gown, $225), and while I loved the gray for its classic elegance–as did guest judge and Harper’s Bazaar editor Glenda Bailey–I thought Anna’s gown was more red carpet memorable.
Yes, Anna is my favorite, if you haven’t caught on.
For an evening look that combines the best of both dresses, try Tadashi’s One-Shoulder Floral Gown ($408). The classic navy silk tucks and drapes to create a sexy shape, and the beaded organza shoulder detail is eye-catching yet more friendly than Swarovski bling.
Categories: celebrity, dresses
Beautyfix is an exclusive beauty product club – you have to be a member to get each season’s collection of products, exclusive beauty brand discounts, gift cards, and other perks. But this week, they’re giving 100 lucky SheFinds readers a special selection of products for free.
What: A bag of beauty goodies, hand-selected by top makeup artists, hairstylists, and other experts. Beautyfix stocks its packages with the best brands, including Jonathan Product, Perricone, and Jane Iredale – some of the same products that are on our own nightstands
Why: Free beauty stuff, of course. And while you don’t have to join the club to enter this contest, we think you might be hooked when you see the fabulous products that end up on your doorstep. SheFinds readers can join – and get the next season of Beautyfix goodies – for just $19.99, a $30 savings.
How: Click here and enter by 7/16, when Beautyfix will choose 100 winners at random. Only citizens of the continental US are eligible to enter.
And all it’ll cost you is a few keystrokes. A better deal than most – and we’ve seen our fair share.
Categories: Freebie Friday
Even though you’re just gearing up to wear your suits, they’ve been in stores for months already, which means that now even the good ones are deeply discounted.
True to theOutnet form, sizes are limited, so don’t delay.
I love the quiet print on this Diane von Furstenberg swimsuit ($74 from $185.)
This Melissa Odabash swimsuit comes in a very sophisticated color for a very good price ($61 from $175.)
For not so basic black, try this Zimmerman bikini ($95 from $190.). The heart cut-out keeps things cute and clever, while the top provides pretty full overall coverage.
More Sales and Deals:
Naturalizer: Today only, save another 20% off all sale items
e.l.f.: Save 50% off either a lip or eye product purchase of $15 or more with codes FIFTYEYE and FIFTYLIP
Vivre: Save up to 60% off during their summer sale
Categories: Sales and Deals, swimwear
Sometimes you just want to save some time. Sometimes you’re trying to avoid drying your overstressed locks. Sometimes you just don’t feel like it.
Whatever the reason, not washing your hair gets a lot more difficult in the summer with the humidity and muggy weather. But it’s still possible, especially if you take advantage of the 3 products below:
1. Baroness von Luxe Shower Cap ($15)
Okay, this may seem pricey for a piece of plastic that goes on your head, but a good shower cap is crucial for keeping your hair looking good between washes. By keeping the moisture and wetness out from your shower, you’ll make sure those locks don’t start looking stringy.
2. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo ($11)
Way better than baby powder, this doesn’t clump and blends well into all shades of hair. Also check out our other recommendations for shampooing sans water.
3. Goody StayPut Headbands ($4)
A good gym headband like Goody’s StayPut headbands actually do what their name says—they stay put, which means sweat stays away too. They lay flat on your head and are thick enough to tame flyaways without creating a permanent kink in your hair. These headbands are also cute enough to wear post-workout.
As a last resort, pick up a hat from our Summer Hats Guide and wear it over your locks all summer long.
Categories: beauty, Hair Care
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