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Fashion
HEALTHY HAIR
For a sneak preview of what the shelves at Sephora and Ulta will look like six months from now, one only needs to walk the floor at Cosmoprof. The annual beauty trade show at Mandalay Bay Convention Center (July 19-21) brings in the latest innovations from the most coveted brands as well as up-and-comers.
Unless you’re fond of the nickname Leather Face, we suggest you ease up on the sun worshipping. Instead, embrace the healthiest of tans: the fake kind. Each of these beauty products lets your skin enjoy a beautiful bronze without any peeling or wrinkles.
Vanna White has donned more than 5,000 gowns for her letter-lighting gig on “Wheel of Fortune.” And you thought your closet was impressive.
IN THE MIX
When an athlete sheds her uniform and assembles an outfit all her own, you never know what to expect. Especially with Serena Williams who fancies herself a fashion designer (Aneres is her label), but isn’t exactly undefeated in the style department.
Makes Scents: Nordstrom is launching five highly anticipated D&G fragrances in July. The D&G Fragrance Collection consists of gender-neutral scents including D&G 1 Le Bateleur (darwood and vetiver); D&G 3 I’Imperatrice (watermelon, kiwi and pink florals); D&G 6 L’Amoureux (bergamot, juniper, pink pepper and birch leaf); D&G 10 La Roue de la Fortune (tuberose, gardenia and jasmine); and D&G 18 La Lune (lily, tuberose, sandalwood and pal leather). The unisex eau de toilette sprays are 3.3 oz. for $65 and will be available through mid-August only at Nordstrom.
Patty and Juan Barba have bestowed Las Vegas women with a long-awaited gift. Trendy clothes at cheap prices in a chic boutique atmosphere. It’s one of those concepts recessionistas fantasize about while waiting in a 15-minute line at Forever 21 or just as the cash register rings up at the Forum Shops or after running into the third woman wearing the same H&M top as her.
Nothing kills the fashion buzz brought on by a beautiful pair of sandals like neglected feet. If tightening your beauty budget has made your bed mate long for the soft touch of a Brillo pad, we have some advice. Either sport ankle boots through the Las Vegas summer or learn the art of the home pedicure.
When you get to a certain point of the summer in Las Vegas, everything moves indoors. Blame the invention of central air conditioning. For some of you, it means lots of bad TV and tighter fitting denim. For others, it translates to weekend getaways.
