This text is replaced by the Flash movie.
 
Maxed Out
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Untitled Document

Last year it was all about the mini, this year it’s the maxi—dress, that is. Seventies trends have made a comeback this season, and one of the Style Spy girl’s favourite looks is the maxi dress. Channel your inner free-spirited, flower child, and wear it to your friend’s wedding or a late afternoon barbeque. Add great statement jewellery like chunky bangles and a pair of strappy sandals to complete the look. Here are our faves from H&M and Le Chateau. Take your pick.

1. Le Chateau ($99)
2. H&M ($59)
3. Le Chateau ($89)

Christie Lohr, The Style Spy
christie@thestylespy.com

5 Comments   Email to a Friend
Face Tanner 101
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Untitled Document

Getting that perfectly sun-kissed glow on your face sans summer’s harmful UV rays can often be a challenge. Streaks, lines and muddy spots, anyone? Facial tanner is a little bit like drinking wine on a sunny day…once you realize you’ve overdone it, it’s much too late. But, when applied with care, there’s nothing more healthy looking than a subtly bronzed complexion that matches the rest of your body (key word: match). Don’t give in to the temptation to use your body self-tanner on your face. Those formulated for the face won’t clog pores and are less drying. For fair complexions, gradual tanners like Jergens brand are best while medium-to dark skinned have the most success with traditional self-tanners that develop in a few hours.

To avoid looking like you were dipped in furniture stain, here’s a little step-by-step to get that intoxicating faux glow:

1. Exfoliate – Use a creamy cleanser and then exfoliate with a fine-grain scrub, paying special attention to dry patchy areas that may grab self-tanner unevenly.

2. Hydrate – Smooth on a thin smooth layer of oil-free moisturizer and wait 15 minutes before applying self-tanner. You can skip this step if you are using a gradual self-tanner formulation like Jergens since they have a built-in moisturizer.

3. Apply Tanner – Use a quarter size squirt of self-tanner and dot a finger print size on your forehead, nose, chin and each cheek. Smooth toward the hairline and jaw and work quickly. *Super tip –use a soft toothbrush to gently smooth through any downy hairs on the lip and jawline to prevent any patchiness. You may want to bring it down the neck and bustline for seemless bronzage!

4. Scrub-a-dub – Wash your hands thoroughly! We recommend using some of your exfoliant to remove the tanner residue.

5. Patience – Allow it to dry for the recommended amount of time.

Nicole Harvie, The Style Spy
nicole@thestylespy.com

Check out Nicole’s “Diary of the Week” coverage for Vancouver in HELLO! Magazine!

Picture from Sephora.com

 

4 Comments   Email to a Friend
Concert Cool
Monday, July 21, 2008
Untitled Document

With outdoor concerts like Pemberton on the horizon this summer, a stylish, yet comfy ensemble is a must. Why not bring back a touch of Woodstock just like music lovers did at California’s Coachella festival. Mini-shorts, loose tops, breezy dresses and accessories with flare are all a must. Keep fingers-crossed that your free-spirited look is the ticket to a backstage pass and some face time with your favourite artist. Tell Pharrell we say hi.

1. Suede Fringe T-Strap Sandal ($32), Urban Outfitters
2. Kimchi & Blue Scarf Print Halter Top ($52), Urban Outfitters
3. Hawks by Geren Ford Hi-Waisted Shorts ($89), Urban Outfitters
4. Ray-Ban Wayfarers in Red ($167), Sunglass Hut
5. Rainbow Beaded Necklace ($11), Forever21

Christie Lohr, The Style Spy
christie@thestylespy.com

13 Comments   Email to a Friend

Next »
 



About | Press | Advertising | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
 

© 2006-2007 The Style Spy. All Rights Reserved. www.thestylespy.com