Grace Jones is one of my favorite fashion icons. The legendary singer, actress, and disco/new wave queen will perform at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom later this month. Although the $70 -$100 ticket price is a bit steep for me in these penny-pinching times, I can still afford this bold t-shirt emblazoned with Ms. Jones’ androgynous image.
 
For several years, I’ve searched for a t-shirt with this fearless diva’s face on it and I think this is the right one, baby.  Would anyone else wave her freak flag high in this groovy tee?
Image credit: Ebay

Designer Yigal Azrouel has teamed up with eBay to sell garments from his Spring/Summer 2009 collection for a worthy cause.  Proceeds of the eBay sales will benefit Natural Resources Defense Council, a leading environmental action organization.
I met the young and might I add pretty darn cute designer (see the awkward photo to the left; Why do I look like a school girl with a crush on her hot teacher?) at the eBay Suite at the Royalton hotel during Fashion Week.
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending Azrouel’s Fall 2008 show in a Chelsea loft and that was my introduction to his hip …read more

The New Year is only a few days away.  That can only mean one thing — it’s time for end of the year lists.  Last week I recounted my fave and not so fave pop culture moments.  So in no particular order, it’s time to revisit my five favorite beauty products of the year:
1) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow (Color & Shimmer for the Face).
This versatile makeup is available at your local drugstore, and can be used to add color to your lips, cheeks, and eyes.  What a life saver.
2) Mariah Carey “M” and “Luscious Pink” perfumes.  These long lasting, feminine and floral scents will …read more