05/23/08

Why I'm in the Market for a One-Piece

It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means: swimsuit season has arrived. Surely we’ve all been diligently working away at the gym for the past four months shedding those extra pounds we put on over the holidays. So will you be frolicking on the beach this weekend, showing off those toned abs? I plan on spending the next few days sunbathing on the sandy beaches of Southampton — which means for the past few days, I’ve been running around trying to find the perfect swimsuit.

Since I can remember, aside from my four years spent on the varsity swim team in a racer Speedo, my style of choice has been the bikini. However,...

05/16/08

Perfume: Do You DIY?

One area of fashion that is often neglected is the world of fragrance. Personally, I can't leave the house without spritzing myself with some sort of eau de parfum. For me, it's like sealing the deal on your outfit — I'd feel naked without it. Come to think of it, I might even have a mild obsession with perfume: I have an entire shelf full of fancy bottles, from Gucci to Givenchy, BCBG to Burberry. (My newest fixation? See by Chloé.) But the problem with being a slave to all of these big names is that wherever you go, you're bound to smell like someone else at the party. I've actually had to retire my Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue because of this quandary. So it seems, there comes a point in...

05/09/08

Letters From Liz

Dear Marist College Fashion Students,

Last Friday, May 2, I attended the 2008 Silver Needle Fashion Show at Poughkeepsie’s Mid-Hudson Civic Center. I would like to thank you for showing my colleague and I such a great time. We were both amazed by the originality and creativity of your designs, as well as the high standard of professionalism you displayed throughout the entire event. I truly enjoyed your show and admire the hard work you all put into this successful event — my colleague and I eagerly anticipate next year’s production. You are all well on your way to exciting careers in one of the most fascinating industries in the world....

05/02/08

Giving Mom a Magical Mother's Day

In case you haven’t been to the supermarket, mall, or essentially out of the house in the past month, then perhaps you’ve missed all of the gargantuan Mother’s Day signs that have sprung up everywhere (I even saw one at the car wash. Weird?).

Not that I’m complaining… I mean, where would we be without Hallmark these days? Well, probably forgetting to honor a whole bunch of family members and coworkers (Administrative Professional’s Day, anyone?). So, with the upcoming über-important holiday just about a week away, you should definitely be ready — or in the process of being ready — to shower your mom with love, gratitude, and of course, gifts. But, if you aren’t, don’t worry: neither...