Can you see the problem with the labeling on this package of 1-day Acuvue contact lenses? The biggest letters say “1-Day”, then on the lower right side, it says “30″. To me that means 30 days. Unfortunately it does not and I found out the hard way when, on a 20-day trip, as I was [...]
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We’re not used to seeing a famous woman appear at a major international event without any jewelry or makeup. But this is what Carla Bruni did on Bastille Day. She wore a simple, elegant black dress. No earrings, no necklaces, no giant bangles, no loud rings. No makeup (check out the top photo) No pantyhose [...]
Retro clock design: Evergreen Hotel in Taipei
Posted: 9 October 2009 in Design and style, TravelTags: Travel
On the way to Bali from San Francisco, we took EVA Air, a Taiwanese airline. We had a five-hour layover in Taipei international airport so we checked into the transit hotel to rest and freshen up. The transit hotel is clean, minimalist in a stylish 1960s sort of way, complete with retro clock. It cost [...]
Shoes, more shoes; plus Italian chic at affordable prices
Posted: 14 August 2009 in Design and styleTags: Shopping
Imelda 2.0 says: high heeled strappy sandals and platforms are just the thing for late summer and early fall. Can’t afford Max Mara or Sportmax: check out Max&Co.
My latest post on NBC Bay Area news about beautiful luggage
Posted: 6 August 2009 in Design and styleTags: beauty, Fashion
I write a weekly article for NBC San Francisco Bay Area news fashion section. This week, it’s about cool luggage. Go to my article about Hideo Wakamatsu bags. Also recently on Shopplr: beauty tips from Benjamin Puckey, international stylist, on how to contour the face. I know it sounds frightening in a retro 1980s sort [...]
