Absent

I've been gone for a while due to several personal problems. I hope to return soon.

Stay tuned.

The Staple - Jeans for Men

Do you remember the time when jeans were called dungarees? Generally made by Wrangler or Lee? We've come a very long way. Jeans are not the staple of every wardrobe, no matter what the size or age.

This is a great basic jean for men, 5 pocket, button fly (no zipper to catch on anything). low rise, made in the USA (fabric imported) by Citizens of Humanity.

Even the geeks like this.

At $165 retail the jeans are available at Nordstrom's.

Very Sexy One Piece Swimsuit

One of the sexiest one piece swimsuits available by Skinny Dip Swimwear. Available in white it's a great contrast for a bronze tan. A very low v-neck, cut out sides and buckle detail complete this sexy lycra water wear, although I'm not sure I'd actually wear this in the water!

Available here.

Prom Dress

A great Prom dress. The color is great for most skin tones, nice simple lines that look good on anyone, no matter the size.

This dress is peau de soie satin decorated with a detail of crystal. The lace up back is slightly dramatic while adding interest.


It retails for $225 here.

Prom Dresses - One I'd Never Allow

This is a sad excuse for a Prom dress for a high schooler. It's totally inappropriate and screams the wrong message. Personally this is a total waste as all the other prom dresses that are too old, too sexy, too revealing, and too sophisticated, or inappropriate in other ways.

It's here.

And not even a price for it.

Thongs For Men - Eye Candy

Talk about eye candy. Check this pic. Candy colors too not the least boring. I'd love to see a guy wearing a thong like one of these.

Personally, I'm tired of guys wearing plain white or black. It gets boring after a while. What do you think?

You can find these thongs and other items here.

Calvin's

Take a look at the pics from Calvin Klein for the jean line. It's pure sex being sold. Not that many years ago you would only find pics like this between the covers of Playboy or some such publication, hidden from any and all children.

Nowadays these ads, not just Calvin Klein, are found all over, although Calvin Klein is certainly the star.

Calvin Klein makes great jeans and t-shirts. They are the best fitting jeans around. The quality of the denim is the best also. The t-shirts are a good fit, with really good colors. The t-shirt fabric is not the usual fabric as one might find in the less expensive lines. It's excellent quality. Both wash and wear well.

You can find Calvin's here.

Oscar Fashions

You may have noticed Oscar night fashions have been totally ignored. Some people consider them very important, others consider them very newsworthy. Many people want to wear copies in their price range of some of the fashions.

All the clothes worn are the style of others - the ones wearing them. Sometimes the clothes although expensive, are just ugly. Some are fabulous. They are all designed to get attention. Attention rates mention in the press. Publicity, good, bad or indifferent is the life blood of Hollywood. A mention in the press is advantageous. A mention with a few sentences or paragraph is better. Even better is a pic while best is the headline.

All of these clothes are someone else's style.

Be bold - develop your own style. It doesn't mean custom made clothes, or expensive clothes. A dress for $10,000 is not necessary. Find your own 'look', your own style. It takes some self confidence to do this, to stand out from others. You won't be sorry. Soon you will find people talking about your style! You may find others copying you!

Easy Chloe Jacket

An easy to wear jacket for people of all sizes by Chloe. It has four huge cargo pockets, hood, drawstring waist, and a vented back. It's very street chic. It can go anywhere with any style of clothes. It looks great with jeans or narrow leg pants.

You can create a totally different look wearing it with a dress, whether casual or not.

It's perfect for spring, a rainy summers day, or fall.

Pick it up here.

Esther Williams

Esther Williams has held the crown of wearing swim wear the longest I think, whether in competition (for those that can remember or have read about it) to swimming in movies.

She still looks fabulous. She's pictured designing a gorgeous swimsuit.

The swimsuit to the right in blak and purple is the new tankini body. It looks more like you're ready to hang out instead of swim. It's a great look. This one is in larger sizes. It hides a lot too.

The white halter swimsuit is very sexy. It's a classic Roman look. This swimsuit proves you don't have to show all you own to be sexy.

All found at Esther Williams site.

Unusual Gifts

Thanks to GMSV, I just found two really great gifts. I usually never publish twice in a day, but I couldn't let these go by.

Although they both are geared to geeks, anyone would like them.

Send a gift certificate for space on the first student satellite! Send a message or image!

You can also send unusual cards, either hard copy or a file. There are fabulous cards, without the usual soupy dribble. Check them here.

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day - Last Minute Gifts

Valentines Day is about Romance.

These are two great gifts for couples, or couples-to-be.

The lock and key key rings are sterling silver. One ring for each half of the couple. Find it here.

Another great gift for couple is the Bedside Kama Sutra Box. It's filled with all kinds of goodies in a beautiful decorative box. It contains unusual items such as edible Honey Dust and Vanilla Creme Massage Cream. You can find it here.

Both gifts have class and style!

Men's Swimwear

The latest, but certainly not the smallest for men. It's nice eye candy, isn't? it? Unlined, nothing is hidden.

Sizes XS to XXL priced at USD28.00. Other sizes may be custom ordered.

Find it at Skinzwear.

Sexy Swimwear

Depending on your location, it's either warm, and time to wear a swimsuit, or cold - and time to think about both when its warm, and a vacation to a warmer climate.

If you wear a size zero, two or four, you might want to consider this sexy suit by Esha, in Philadelphia.

You are sure to have all eyes in your direction wearing this number.

Baby Phat

Baby Phat has a fabulous sexy look with this one pictured on the right.

Baby Phat is worn by celebrities from Britney Spears to Lil' Kim to Jennifer Lopez.

You can shop here.

Leather Handbag

A fabulous red leather studded handbag by Vivienne Tam. The studs are a great design while giving it a rich look. I would use this as a shoulder bag.

If you are tired of the traditional colors, try this. You can find it here.

Valentine's Day - For Her

A valentine's gift for her always seems to be an issue for the guys. They usually find shopping difficult for starters. Then it's a question of what gift. The wrong gift can trash a relationship. For example, if you are in a serious relationship, and all your guy does is send a card, that's bad news.

There are some standards guys can always give as a gift.

The first is flowers. Depending on the relationship, and finances, whether its daisies or roses. If roses, it better be the correct color - red. If she has a daughter, flowers for her too are a must do. These can be pink or white.

Next is perfume. Perfume can be more difficult as there are so many scents. Every woman and girl has her favorite. You might recognize the scent at the counter. It's safer to look at her perfume bottles or ask a friend.

If the relationship is about sex (yes, there are still those), perhaps sexy lingerie.

Jewelry is always good. Be careful again to get the right piece. If you are very very serious, this is a good time for an engagement ring. Putting it in a box of flowers is a nice touch.

A dinner in a quiet, romantic, out of the way place is really nice. Top it off with a bottle of champagne, and perhaps jewelry or perfume.

A weekend away to a romantic place is a fabulous surprise, and very non traditional.

Valentine's gifts are not practical - don't give a toaster or towels. That's an insult.

Valentine's Day is for Romance. Do it with style!

Valentine's Day - For Him

Want great, very personal Valentine's gifts for your guy? Take a look at this.

Need I say more?

You can find them here and here, along with a lot more.

Isaac Mizrahi for Target®

Cashmere! Shop carefully and you can find a bargain! While it's now winter, and cold in the northern hemisphere, take advantage of finding warm, stylish clothes at great prices.

This cashmere sweater is by designer Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Generally cashmere sweaters go for USD300.00 or more. This one is on sale for USD24.99. It's a classic v-neck style, so I'd buy a few in different colors. You can find it here.

Norma Kamali

A fabulous look from Norma Kamali's Everlast Collection - a bubble slip dress. Metalic threads in grey terrycloth, empire waist, crisscross back straps. A great look with leggings - of any color. Without leggings, dress up with big earrings and a great necklace - you're good to go for the evening, especially good to go out dancing, on vacation, parties, just a simply easy dress to wear. Available at Nordstrom's.

Betsy Johnson

Betsy Johnson has been one of my favorite designers since she first began her career. I love her fun designs - like the dress shown on the right. It's so funky! I adore the Andy Warhol graphic of Marilyn Monroe on it. I adore most of Warhol's work.

Wearing this hot dress will cause conversation to stop! If you're shy, it's a great conversation opener. It's simple, and easy to wear for anyone. Made of 100% cotton, it's a fabulous summer look.

You will be noticed in this dress. Find it at Betsy Johnson's store.

Ruched front vest

This is a fabulous vest by Chloe. It's a silk blend, square neck with a half bow in the back.

This is a great look you can wear for an evening occassion, or with jeans.

You can purchase it here.

More Uniforms

I just read this article at ABC (for however long this link is good) about Senator Hillary Clinton in Afghanastan. She had a photo op with the troops there. I know this is a great political move for her - but - could it be the old saying is true? No one can resist a man in uniform! And she is surrounded by them :)

Uniforms - Oh Yes

Have you ever noticed many profesions and jobs have uniforms? I'm not talking about uniforms like military or nurses. The pic on the right is a suit from Brooks Brothers. This is your typical Wall Street and major law firm uniform. It's grey, and for Brooks Brothers is very daring - it has a blue pinstripe! A suit like this one can be worn for years as it never goes out of style.

Of course color makes a difference. If you are very very high up on the ladder you wear a similar style in navy blue. If you are slightly lower on the ladder, once in a while you can wear olive green. If wearing olive green, you must wear cordovan color shoes, otherwise black shoes. Of course all shoes must be wingtips.

At neetings, no matter if you are a grey suit level, or the occassional olive green suit, if the meeting is with the navy suit level, you must wear navy also. It's one subtle equalizer.

Taje a walk around the financial or law firm area (probably the same area) in your city on a nice spring or fall day. You will see the uniform.

Brazil

Brazil is a fabulous country. Rio is home to Carnivale - similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Brazil's reputation has alway been one of adventure, excitement, and letting it all go. That's only a piece of the real Brazil. Recently the Courts banned youtube.com as there is a video of a Brazilian model in a compromising position that can't be blocked in Brazil (youtube tried, but it keeps getting put up again).

Now tha fashion industry has taken a very major step. The have totally banned models under age 16. Apparently the death of a 21 year old model from anorexia has hit home. Models must also present a medical certificate of good health.

This is a good thing for all - the models, the industry, and those that may try to look like models. Brazil is to be applauded for this giant step.

The new Collections are due for showings the end of January in Sao Paulo.

Happy New Year

The very best wishes to you all for a happy, healthy, and stylish New Year.