Today I interviewed celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe of the Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo. I wasn’t sure what to expect, after watching the show, but she was really nice and fun and down to earth. She says what you see on the show is the real her – she doesn’t even notice the cameras half the time.
She had some fall fashion ideas, including:
* vest – especially fur or faux fur
* leggings, skinny jeans are still in style
* rocker boots (either ankle or knee)
* strong shoulders/shoulder pads (yes, the 80s are back!)
* lots of metal and studs and other 80s rocker style accessories
Look for her segment soon on Better TV!
Marianne

I love doing stories with DailyCandy.com so when their editor at large Dannielle Kyrillos asked me to go vintage shopping with her, how could I refuse? (You can watch the segment we shot here.)
In New York City we have a ton of great vintage shops at our disposal. But if you don’t have a good one near you, never fear. These days a ton of vintage shops are going online! For example, the store we featured in the segment, Olive’s Very Vintage, has an online shop here. They’re on the high end when it comes to pricing, but if you’re willing to spend, you may find a real treasure. On the opposite spectrum, if you want to save money, you can go to the new Goodwill Online auction site! And there’s plenty in-between, too. I personally like Vintage Trends.com, which has a large selection to choose from.
Of course shopping online for vintage clothing can be tricky. I found this guide from eHow.com giving some great things to keep in mind. (Sizing is very important, for example!)
Happy hunting!
MARIANNE

Yesterday, I coordinated a day of beauty for my friend Lisa, starting with a light lunch followed by what I like to call “hair repair”. We ended our day with some good old fashioned shoe shopping. A head to toe make over, literally! Lisa wanted a new look because she is getting ready for a 20-year high school reunion; I thought it was best to do some highlights followed by a new haircut to complement her face and skin tone. Something with low maintenance with a big impact. Read more

Hey ladies, Brooke here!  Are your hair products leaving you flat and style-less?  You have to try Mada.  Our very own hair stylist, Thad Grace created the line of hair products.  Named after his son, Adam.. backwards, his products are like skin care for your hair.   It gives straight hair a boost and tames frizzy hair waaaay down.  His protein spray strengthens healthy hair and brings damaged hair back to life.  Check it out on Better, or on our website. Ciao!

Finding the perfect pair of jeans is like the bane of my existence. I don’t know if my body’s weirdly shaped or something but I can never find a pair that fits right. And makes my butt look good. And is cozy/comfy to wear all day. And makes my thighs look slim.
Okay, maybe I’m asking too much…
ANYWAY, forgetting fit for a moment, as we go into summer there are some pretty interesting new trends in jeans. Like white. Yes, white. You will never catch me dead wearing a pair of white jeans, but there you go. Hey – they look good on the model at least!

Other trends:
* Skinny jeans
* Boyfriend jeans
* Distressed Jeans
* Trouser jeans
Sarah Bernard, Host of The Thread on Yahoo! Shine has some suggestions for how to scrimp or splurge on each of these styles.
It’s good to know that whether you wan to spend $30 or $300 – go skinny or wide, white or dark wash – this summer there’s a jean perfect for you.
Oh and as for me? My perfect pair came from the Gap. Love their dark rinse, straight leg jeans that fit me just right. I’m in jeans Heaven every time I slip them on.
What’s your fave style jeans? Would you dare to wear white?
MARIANNE

Hey everyone! Brooke here.  It seems like finding a job is not getting any easier and the competition is getting stiff.  If you’re looking for a job, we thought we’d help you out, starting… with your hair.   Let’s face it, you can’t just run a comb through your mane and call it good.  Our hair stylist Thad Grace gave us some great examples of hair that will help you get hired.   Watch Better, Tuesday (5/19) for his step-by-step instructions.

Picture this…you’re on a deserted island and the only beauty product you’re stuck with is your lip gloss …would you be a happy camper?  We asked women and men what is the one beauty product they can’t live without.  Wait till you hear what some of them had to say.   I personally couldn’t live without my false eyelashes…there I said it.-.yes I wear false eyelashes.  Some of the men had some great input as well, like they can’t live without head and shoulders.  Go figure.  Watch Better this Wednesday (5/13) for one of my favorite segments we call, “He Said, She Said.”

Wait until you see the hot items for spring and summer from Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. Jane Loddo with Harper’s brought some darling sandals to show off. She says “simple” is “in” for the upcoming season and the gladiator sandal is still hot, hot, hot! And for those of you who love Maxi dresses, you’re in luck! They’re still a “must-have” item for the warmer months. You also want to look for those cute off the shoulder tops and the sexy blouses that expose one shoulder and arm. Jane says everyone has good shoulders so every woman can wear them. Be sure to check out the show on Friday, May 8th!