REMEMBER JUMPSUITS?? ...Theyr'e back!

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture V Neck Jumpsuit

Thanks to Jennifer Lopez and the denim "Frankie B" number she wore on her album cover (and her "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig), jumpsuits are now big news.

I have always been a fan of jumpsuits and everytime I suggested them in the store, I always get an 'scuse me??? These are not the jumpsuits of way back when, the new jumsuits are sexier and definitely more - according to the February issue of British Vogue, they are the "busy fashion lover's new best friend"The stretchy one-pieces have sprung back to life, Jumpsuits are poised to become a national epidemic. On the plus side, looser jumpsuits are, on the whole, flattering for real women with curves."

Basic dos and don'ts if you choose to embrace this trend.
DO
• Choose soft, loose fabrics that you can wear with a belt, heels and a chunky necklace.
• Go boho with a wide, ethnic print scarf, wide sash, bangles and chunky sandals or wedges.
• Wear hair loose, flowing and feminine, not tied back and boyish.
• Layer up. Unzip or unbutton a utilitarian style and wear a contrasting T-shirt underneath.

DON'T
• Try boxy, wide-leg styles if you are short or plump.
• Wear Doc Martens or trainers. Glamour is key.
• Go for playsuits unless your legs are up to scrutiny.
• Wear it skin-tight.

I am sure this piece of information is completely irelevant to the above topic but Bill Belew, the creator of Elvis' garments passed away on January 7th. Just thought you'd like to know. Read more

BOTOX - Coming to a Mall near you.

(courtesy nytimes)

Thanks in part to television shows like “Extreme Makeover” and “Nip/Tuck,” the number of Americans seeking chemical peels, laser procedures, Botox shots and wrinkle-filler injections is soaring. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, such “noninvasive” treatments have increased more than 700 percent since 1997. Botox received Food and Drug Administration approval in 2002.
The stampede of doctors and entrepreneurs rushing to fill that demand has left some doctors and plastic-surgery trade groups wondering about the expertise of some of the people providing these services. For many Americans, price and convenience come first, with few questions about the experience and qualifications of the person injecting the treatments.

For its part, Sleek MedSpa says some of its outlets have on-site physicians while others have doctors as medical directors off-site, and nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants who handle day-to-day treatments. If there were an emergency a nurse couldn’t handle, the nurse would call 911, Mr. Rudnick said. He added that no such emergency had ever arisen.

Kim Wanderley, 39, a stay-at-home mom from Parkland, Fla., said she thought it was “great” when she spotted a Sleek MedSpa at the Town Center mall in Boca Raton in 2006. “If it had been in Ohio, people might have blinked twice, but this is South Florida,” where vanity rules, she said. “People do not take aging lightly, without a fight, here.”

While Sleek MedSpas lack the feng-shui ambience of a traditional beauty spa, they don’t exude the sterile atmosphere of a doctor’s office, either. The spa in Boca Raton is contemporary and sophisticated, Mrs. Wanderley said, with videos of cosmetic procedures streaming across a flat screen, skin-care products lining another wall and before-and-after picture brochures scattered around the waiting room.
And it’s convenient. “I can be in and out in a half-hour,” she said, and “it gives me an excuse to go to the mall afterward to do a little shopping.” If a procedure causes redness or bruising, the spa offers a convenient back-door exit to the parking lot.

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NAUGHTY NIGHTIES - NICE NIGHTS!! Viewer discretion advised:).

In keeping with the theme of Valentines Day, I went ahead and researched the nicest, naughties sleepwear I could find. Nothing skanky, just really sexy and won't make you look like you are trying too hard.
I am a fan of sexy lingerie, not that I wear them everyday, my reallife is a far cry from my fantasy life. These are just great items to own especially when you do make time for that special getaway when the sweats just will not do!
Some of my favorite lines for lingerie are the aptly named In His Dreams , Mio Destino (Mio Destino Link,) figleaves.com - who carry so many lingerie lines, and the harder to find Italian cotton club, which I promise to track down and see if it is available in North America.
To view more naughtynighties/nice naughties go to our website (viewer by discretion is advised)
The nightgown below is from "in his dreams". Gorgeously safe, sexy and priced right at $65.

If this next item features in your or his fantasies, be sure to get it. If nothing, you'll have a blast modelling it. This is the modern courtesan's " do not disturb" maids dress. This item is from the famed British Company "Mio Destino" they feature lots of great Italian, French,Brazilian and English lingerie lines. The apron is attached to the dress and the dress is 100%silk. The straps can be adjusted for a good fit. Priced at 160 pounds, its not cheap, but the enjoyment is priceless.
Mio Destino Link

The sumptuous full length silk Envy robe from Spoylt is accompanied by a unique diamante-crystal encrusted blind fold with long straps that can be used as a gorgeous belt.
Envy robe


For more styles, go to our site

GIRDLES OR BODY SHAPERS ...What's the difference?

n.

1.A belt or sash worn around the waist.
2.Something that encircles like a belt.
3.An elasticized, flexible undergarment worn over the waist and hips, especially by women, to give the body a more slender appearance.
4.A band made around the trunk of a tree by the removal of a strip of bark.
5.The edge of a cut gem held by the setting.
Anatomy The pelvic or pectoral girdle.

There is no dictionary definition for body shapers but the body shapers are the modern day girdle. The bodyshapers can truly take you down half a size or more. If you are between sizes as most people are, don't go one size up, buy body shapers.

Just like the construction of a building, the foundation is the basis for everything else on top, and have all done it - oggled the way the movie stars look in those spectacular gowns, not a lump or bump to be seen. So how come, a few weeks later, on the cover of the tabloids, they look very lumpy and bumpy in ill-fitting track suits or even worse - bikinis. Yes, they look just like us!

Thanks to Oprah, they are all now admitting it - body shapers.

Our mothers swore by this item, they seemed to have gone out of style and thankfully are now back.A body shaper is NOT your Mother's girdle!

Most bodyshapers today are constructed of stretch microfiber so that your skin can breathe.

WAIST - FLATTEN AND SLENDERIZE
Sexy Waistnipper Thong - As the definition describes, this is a bodyshaper and a thong, so you don't have to worry about panty lines.



THIGHS

Minimizing Waistnipper Thigh Slimmer - This smoothing long leg brief targets the tummy, thigh and hip area to give you firm control. Firm control fabric is folded at the edges not elasticated to keep you moving comfortably all through your day. Enhance your already fabulous curves.

ALL OVER CONTROL

Unlined Minimizer Bodybriefer - This is generally used when you have thinner legs, no real problem areas and the goal is to create a seamless look in clothing.

LIFT YOUR BUTT - Lift your butt without extensive Brazilian butt surgery or hours in the gym doing butt lifters.

Spanx Slim Cognito Control Panty Shapewear

ALL OVER BODY SHAPERS - This body shaper is designed to truly reshape your lower body. It allows you to redistribute some of your irregularities to a more desirable area. This redistribution (I have been told!) becomes more permanent over time. And it reduces your waist .

Visit our website for a more extensive guide to body shapers.

Are Fashion Tasers are a Little Too Much?

Fashionable taser parties anyone? Last year, people were blown away by the pink taser gun being shown at CES 2007, so this year TASER decided to include a few more fashion colors with the introduction of the TASER C2. Ladies hosting taser parties this year will have a wider selection of colors and accessories to choose from.
The TASER C2 now comes in red hot, leopard, and fashion pink hues to match their shoes, and just so you always have it handy, TASER decided to announce a musical holster with a built in 1GB MP3 player that complements your fashionable weapon.

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INTIMATE AND VERY NECESSARY FASHION ACCESSORIES.

Garment Guard began in 1999, when one young girl got sick of her fitted, expensive, white t-shirts quickly getting ruined by yellow marks she dubbed “taco stains”.

Amazed that no disposable options existed, she created her own ideal dress shield: 100% cotton for comfort and breathability, beige for invisibility under sheers and whites, a strong but gentle adhesive to keep it in place, and, of course, disposability for ease and hygiene.
Today, thousands of men and women use Garment Guard to protect their silks from nastiness, to prevent perspiration marks from embarrassing them, to avoid those yellow “taco stains”, and to save on dry-cleaning.
PANTY/KNICKER GUARD
An offshoot of Garment Guard, (under)Garment Guard – disposable adhesive underwear – is what women who are sick of knickers are choosing to keep their pants/jeans clean on the inside, to guard against panty lines and keep peek-a-boo panties at bay. So, join those in the know who are protecting their favorite garments and looking flawless doing it!

Shop for Garment Guard at Beauty.com


The Traveling Gal Pal is a 2-sided pad that allows you to lift and remove white deodorant marks, dirt, crusted food and lint from most fabrics in seconds.
The two different textures of the pad work together. The coarse gray side loosens dirt and marks while the pink softer side effectively buffs them away leaving you smudge free without having to remove your clothes.
The traveling tote keeps your Gal Pal clean and goes anywhere you do. Keep one in your purse, desk drawer, and car.
All items available at Beauty.com

Are your feet as vital as your handbag and/or accessories???

I wont discuss my pedicure process here but I love handbags and sunglasses. I have one sister is obsessed by her feet and the other sister by her hands. I have a friend who spends who spends a fortune in costume jewelry. The one thing we all have in common is that we all think our obsessions are far more vital to life than the others obsession.

My sister thinks anyone who does not pay attention to her feet has lost the entire fashion game.
Here's the deal!

The average person walks about 8000 steps a day or 115 000 miles in a lifetime (that's the equivalent of circling the globe 5 times!). And yet, most of us sorely neglect our precious feet.

Treat yours to a biweekly foot massage to reduce stress, improve circulation,and soothe knots and tension in the arches and toes. Did you know that the skin on the bottom of the foot is 15 times thicker than facial skin!

Five Simple Steps for Soft Smooth Feet:

1.Wash and dry feet daily (especially between the piggies).
2.Remove dead skin cells by gently scrubbing corns, calluses and heels with a pumice stone.
3.Massage feet with Coconut Foot Creme to seal in moisture.
4.Wear clean cotton socks changed daily, and shoes that fit.
5.Whenever possible, go barefoot. Walking in sand is a great exercise for feet!
Feet Accompli is DERMAdoctor´s luxury foot treatment; it resolves and prevents symptoms of fungus, while providing unparalleled hydration, potent rejuvenating antioxidant protection and much-needed soothing relief. Plus it softens feet, too.

TIP

If you are prone to moisture buildup under the breasts or heavy skin fold areas? Known as intertrigo, this yeast infection of the skin will also rapidly respond to Feet Accompli.

Is Exclusive online retail the new way to go?

Private designer shopping websites are popping up at an alarming rate these days. A few truly have much to offer but most importantly, think they are creating a country clublike atmosphere on an internet that has been saturated with merchandise.

When you do want to treat yourself, take a peek at what they have.

Regent's Secret, Inc. has recently launched the online retail site, RegentsSecret.com. Regent's members gain private access to sales featuring high-end designer brands at discounted retail prices.

Regent's offers private designer jeans and designer clothing sales on a rotating basis. This month's designer sales feature Tom Ford, Joe's Jeans, True Religion, Monarchy and Hudson.

While club enrollment is free, members must be invited to join by either Regent's Secret or an existing club member.
For a limited time, prospective members may enroll at RegentsSecret.com.
Simply, click on "Not A Member? - Register Here" and enter our email address info@vivreboutique.com

Named after the famed Regent's Street in London, England, Regent's Secret sells men's, women's, and children's high-end contemporary brands at discounted prices. Developed by apparel industry veterans, the site features short-term sales of hot brands to its members.

Jay Furrow, Chairman and CEO of Regent's Secret believes, "Regent's is truly one of the Web's best kept secrets.

Private designer sales are the best way to gain access to ready-to-wear fashions straight from the runway, but at affordable prices.

Our club members receive exclusive invitations to shop the latest designer jeans and high end fashion racks from the comfort of their own home."

Each private designer sale is only offered for a limited time.

GOLDEN GLOBES CANCELLED - OSCARS TO FOLLOW???

The Golden Globes will lose their luster this year - with implications for the red carpet - because of the Hollywood writer's strike.
Golden Globes: the show won't go on

This year's first major awards show ceremony, The Golden Globes, has been cancelled. The announcement was made after actors decided they would boycott the awards in support of the striking Hollywood writers.

Referring to an e-mail sent by broadcasters to studios on Monday, The Los Angeles Times reported that the traditional televised dinner and prize-giving ceremony had been scrapped, but a scaled-back red carpet event would be held instead and winners would be allowed to receive their awards in an informal ceremony.

Winners will be announced in a televised press conference, instead of the usual ceremony.

The Hollywood writer's strike - which began on November 5 due to failed negotiations over writer's demands for an increased share of profits from Internet and new media sales - has not only affected the Golden Globes ceremony, but has also forced the suspension of several TV shows and postponement of a number of Hollywood films.

Psst!!!..... Can you keep a secret??

There is a certain company that offers deluxe select merchandise at amazing prices. One catch, you can only shop by invitation.

This week they have amazing sales on Hollywould shoes, Natori, Earnest Sewn, Erin Snow, Sari Gueron (one of my favorite, favorite designers).

I am allowed to invite my friends and I dont think they'd mind if I invited you. Only catch is you must click here to enter.

Have fun shopping!

RED SOLES ON OPRAH ... Loboutin on Oprah January 18th

Christian Louboutin will be on Oprah’s Annual Favorite Things show to be aired on 18 January, both at 4 pm and 1 am EST. The French shoe mogul will grace the show with his first ever appearance on a TV show.

The talk show host will feature a mini-film of Christian in Paris, inciting swoons around the world over his red-soled shoes.

One can always dream of 21 pairs of loboutins.

MONEY OR GOOD TASTE??? ....

BLING!!! The sight of the Duchess of Cornwall taking the trend all the way with those five strands of diamonds, Boucheron tiara and earrings, stopped me in my tracks. Yikes.

It certainly resulted in a triumphant regal look for a Ugandan state occasion, though possibly not advisable for trying at home.
Fashion now tends toward overload only on one part of the anatomy at a time - multiple necklaces or bracelets, in the main. Mainly, though, the question is one not of prescription but of judgment in style, which I fear is not a natural attribute of Camilla.

Oh Well! Just call her MC Camilla. Like everything, good taste is so much more impresive than money anyday.

DESIGNER JEANS AND LOW WAISTLINES ... The only way is up!

The other problem is what fashion has done to their shape in the last half-decade, viz the pelvic-cut contagion that has swept the market.

But now things - waistbands in particular - are looking up. The arrival of the new "high-rise" jean earlier this year brought a glimmer of hope - though admittedly it was tempered by a fear of Simon Cowell-type waistlines that lasted well into the 1990s (check any photos of Diana, Princess of Wales in jeans for proof).

On close inspection, though, this latest swing of fashion isn't a repeat of the past, and nor is it going in just the one direction. Waists might be up (in some designs), but now they come attached to skinnies, flares, parallels, bell-bottoms, boy-cuts, ankle-crops, jodhpur-jeans, rocker spray-ons, you name it. The only way to get back into the fray is with proper guidance.
Still, shopping online can't guarantee perfect tooling for the unique chassis you happen to be blessed with. Welcome to denim hell.
The most fashionable jean of the moment - is a pair of Californian J Brand 22-inch bellbottoms, with a crucial 10-inch rise.
Plain, dark, flattering. Makes thighs look thin, but you have to dress differently. You need a heel and a tucked-in top. These are J Brand 814 High Rise Jean - As Seen On Ellen Pompeo!

Like J Brand (styled by Susie Crippen), James Jean is another brand engineered for women by a woman, Seun Lim, in California. In what used to be a ruggedly male-dominated specialist world, I can't help seeing a pattern emerging here - and about time, too.


Above, is the Hunter High Rise Straight Leg in Mercury
Known for their angled back pockets that gives a slimming and uplifted appearance to your rear, James Jeans truly have an amazing fit. The Hunter High Rise Straight Leg in Mercury is a flattering and unique jean. The jeans are a lighter wash and feature the signature James Jeans pockets with a floral grey design.