It looks like I won’t have to shelve my favorite look until October, thanks to Laura Mercier, who it turns out makes that rare, mythical creation: the perfect red lipstick.
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Author Archives: Virginia Smith
Snag the Royal Family’s Go-To Gear
But, if we have to put up with rain, we can at least do it in style, and for this we can all take a page from the British aristocrat playbook and step into Hunter Wellington boots.
Shield Your Eyes in Style
After 73 years in business Ray-Ban still knows how to stay fresh, and has been playing around recently with some of their most classic styles, like the re-released, perfectly named Clubmaster frame.
Good things come in small packages with the HP Mini 311
While we’re on the subject of pocket-sized but professional-grade technology, let’s spend a little time with the HP Mini 311 Notebook, the best answer yet to the form versus function dilemma so often presented by netbooks.
Invite Your iPod to the Party
I’ve been on the hunt for a while now looking for an iPod dock that looks good without taking up all my shelf space — harder to find than you would think — and I’ve gotten to be a huge fan of the Altec Lansing Octiv Mini, which packs a lot of speaker power into its neat little 4.2 x 4.2 x 7.8 frame.
Canon 5D Camera: Shoot and Score
if you’re going to snap like a pro, you need a camera that can live up to your lofty photographic goals. Even a good amateur photog needs the right tools to get the job done, and it’s time I left behind my beloved disposable camera for something a little more grown up.
Kyocera Ceramic Knives
These genius Japanese knives leave their steel counterparts in the dust, with a ceramic blade that is both longer-lasting and easier to clean. Most importantly, they make for chopping that’s smoother and easier than ever seemed possible, speeding up the cooking process in a huge way and making chopping, normally the territory of the sous-chef, unexpectedly fun.
Etienne Aigner: From Head to Toes
For a shoe that feels unique but still says “take me seriously, I’ll eventually be your boss,” there’s no better option than loafers — classic, comfortable, and versatile, they’re pretty much the perfect shoe for any occasion that doesn’t require either stilettos or galoshes.
Green Yoga gear: pose for a cause
Gaiam’s entire line is a great go-to for all things yoga, particularly their rubber mats which are simple, adorable, and have great traction.
