The Fashionable Housewife

Oscars

Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/23/09

The Bare Skinny matches red carpet frocks from last night's Oscars ceremony with images from the runway shows... A velvet color blocked vintage Balmain dress could be yours: Debutante Clothing has the scoop.  Blaq Vixen Beauty breaks down Alicia Keys' fantastic makeup look from last night's Oscars.  The Fashionable Housewife finds a shapewear brand that's giving Spanx a run for their money. 

The Bare Skinny matches red carpet frocks from last night's Oscars ceremony with images from the runway shows...

A velvet color blocked vintage Balmain dress could be yours: Debutante Clothing has the scoop

Blaq Vixen Beauty breaks down Alicia Keys' fantastic makeup look from last night's Oscars. 

The Fashionable Housewife finds a shapewear brand that's giving Spanx a run for their money. 

DIY

Coutorture Community Must Reads 01/06/09

Kiss and Makeup makes a case for purple frosted lipstick as seen in the Zac Posen Spring 09 show.

Kiss and Makeup makes a case for purple frosted lipstick as seen in the Zac Posen Spring 09 show. Not fully convinced, but we like the positivity!

Our DIY Network Partner, Erica B., finished making a houndstooth coat and the results put our shredded denim or dip-dyed hosiery tricks to shame.

The Fashionable Housewife reviews a beauty serum that makes your eyelashes grow longer. The best part? Infomercial! 

Fashion Binge finds an art deco bow necklace that is absolutely stunning and with bright red lipstick it's fool proof. 

 

 

Hair

Coutorture Community Must Reads 11/19/08

If the cold weather has you feeling like staying in, our Network Partners have plenty of news to share... Fashion Copius and Fashionologie both reported on the new face of Miu Miu.

If the cold weather has you feeling like staying in, our Network Partners have plenty of news to share...

Fashion Copius and Fashionologie both reported on the new face of Miu Miu. The Spring 09 campaign will feature none other than Katie Holmes.

The Beauty of Life interviewed hair guru Guido Palau, asking him about the Spring 09 hair trends and his favorite shows from the season. 

Our Network Partner, O.M.O. Writes, was interviewed for blog VII XXIX on her style and fashion philosophies. Cuteness ensues...

The Fashionable Housewife was also interested in the Spring 09 hair trends, this blogger took inspiration from the words of Phillip Wilson

feature

Coutorture Community Must Reads 10/30

Our bloggers never cease to amaze with their ability to ferret out the unusual, take for example Trend De La Creme who has managed to discover a beauty product is disturbing it is almost cool.

Our bloggers never cease to amaze with their ability to ferret out the unusual, take for example Trend De La Creme who has managed to discover a beauty product is disturbing it is almost cool. In her feature Just Nosing Around she found this shower gel dispenser. Trust us there is more where that came from.

The Fashionable Housewife has solved our pale face tan body problem just in the nick of time. Its nice to know we aren't the only ones that cover up on the beach.

Temptalia stretches the boundaries of affordability with La Mer holiday giftsets.

Scented Salamander reviews the Dictionary of Perfumery, Cosmetology & Beauty Products - English-French/French-English which may be the most useful thing ever.

The Coveted asks if we remember the first cosmetic we ever used. We think ours was a Clinique concealer that we stole from our friend Lena.

Style Goodies has some unique ballerina inspired looks.