2008 September | New York Designer

The spotlight: vivid colors, pop art and luxury fabrics

The back drop: a loop reel of the NYC 80s club scene

Allyson Jacobs brings a hint of the 80s into her SS09 line through form while maintaining the high end rep of her line through the use of fabrics. The collection is comprised of vibrant Italian silk, Alencon lace and Sea Island cotton.

Shots below show examples of Jacobs’ use of hand-painted brush strokes, along with bendey-dotted images with sequins.

The show, part of the installation show at Art for Progess, featured filmmaker Christine Villabona-Kuntz’ NYC 80′s club film showing in the back with random runway shots of Jacobs’ SS09 line. One of our favorites, this show was full of substance. Each element flowed into the next with a concise theme - from the use of fabrics, style, presentation & creative use of film.

Pictured below: Jacobs with one of our fave looks

Retail prices: $500-$3,000

Line: Eucerin

Product: Q10 Sensitive Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Last week I felt as though I’d run a marathon five times over. You know the kind of week I mean. It was the kind of week that had me staring at my vanity mirror in horror. The stress of the week had taken a significant toll on my face, and by Friday morning, “the ravine” had appeared on my forehead right between my eyes.

“The ravine” is a worthy opponent, giving me anxious pause every time it appears, usually before a big night out (in this case a fancy schmancy wedding). Intense investigation and product sampling have uncovered the perfect foil for “the ravine”. It is no match for the wonder that is Eucerin Q10 Sensitive Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream which buries “the ravine” every time. A generous slathering of this rich yellow cream, (which incidentally smells like vanilla pudding), guarantees me a smooth, glowing “ravine free” face by the very next day. The formula is gentle enough that it can be used twice a day on a daily basis. However, I rarely find the need for continuous use because the results are so swift and enduring.

As to why this glorious cream has not found wider popularity, I have no answer. I can only surmise that it is because it is not widely advertised. Eucerin is a well-respected, dermatologist recommended skin care company whose offerings are top-shelf. Their products may not be as sexy as others, but they are inexpensive, and they deliver.

Much to my dismay, Eucerin Q10 Sensitive Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream is about as easy to find as a virgin in Vegas. Luckily, the Eucerin website http://www.eucerin.com/ has a fabulous feature which allows customers to track down specific products locally. While rival Q10 products retail at up to five times as much, Eucerin Q10 Sensitive Skin Anti- Wrinkle Cream is a steal for only $10.79. At that price, I suggest you stockpile a few jars.

Cut Costs Cuties!

Okay Twisters, prepare yourself for Freddie.

His football career has been in a steady decline, slowly detouring into modeling. You know what that means? Yup, buzz of an MLS move (purely speculative at this point, but pleasing to us nonetheless). Mr. Ljungberg may be jumping the pond!

If so, his fabulous features are certain to be splashed on all the mag covers. Across the land, there will be supermarket lines of drooling women (and men). In the meantime, you can view the gazillion image results online by googling him.

We’ve supplied a sampling for your morning Friday coffee. Enjoy!

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