December 2011
10 posts
Elizabeth Taylor Collection Auction (I was at the...
Earlier this month, Christie’s held an auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s famed jewels, her glamorous wardrobe and other memorabilia. My mother and I attended the preview which was held the week prior to the auction.
Andy Warhol’s “Liz” an offset lithograph in colors, 1964, that Warhol dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor. Price realized - $662,500.
Beholding such a vast collection of valuable items that...
More Advice from a Shaitel Macher: "How Much...
This is the second part of tips from expert shaitel macher, Gitel Rosenzweig. In the first “Advice From a Shaitel Macher”, Gitel shares tips for choosing a stylist and a wig.
In this portion, you’ll see how much you should really spend on your wig and more advice on purchasing one:
-How to budget:
Mothers making weddings always ask me: “Why should I spend tons of money...
How to REALLY Wear Color – And Love It!
Black is safe. Every woman feels comfortable with her go-to black skirt or jacket knowing that it’s simple to throw on, will go with everything and blends in with the crowd– it’s the easy choice.
But leaving black and going all-colorful once in a while can be an utter thrill. If you read fashion magazines, you probably see the very fluorescent and very unwearable color combos being promoted....
Buying a New Wig: Advice from a Shaitel Macher
Buying a new wig is overwhelming - even for those who have been married for decades! After all, it’s a huge investment and there are so many factors to consider (and so many things that can go wrong!)
Gitel Rosenzweig, a Brooklyn-based shaitel macher, has lots of experience working with shaitels - and she gives great advice too!
Here she shares her tips on choosing a wig stylist and...
Ask Bellabusta: “What Fashion Items Should I...
I started a new fashion advice column in The Jewish Press. Here’s the first one!
Q. What key fashion items are worth splurging on that make a big difference and can transform your whole look from looking nice to looking fabulous? -Miriam W.
A. Deciding what clothes or accessories to spend more on than you normally do is mostly an individual matter. It depends on your budget as well as...
All That Glitters: 3 Ways to Wear SPARKLE!
We are currently in the depth of darkness; the shortest days of the year.
In the spirit of creating light (and looking forward to Chanukah, where we bring the ultimate light into our homes), here are ways to incorporate glitter and shine into your wardrobe - I hope this will “spark” your desire to dress de”light”fully!
In the same vein as my “Levels of...
Buttoned Up Shirts, Nerdy Glasses and Other Geeky...
A curious trend has been making its way around stylish circles. Clothes that were once the exclusive territory of nerds is now fair game for the most fashionable. Vests, shoes with socks, shrunken jackets, pants that are a few inches too short, and those really clunky black glasses make up what is now called Geek Chic.
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So what exactly is the allure of looking...
Introducing SHOP! Bellabusta
My Amazon boutique has officially launched!
SHOP! Bellabusta carries a carefully chosen selection of fashion accessories, shoes, costume jewelry, makeup and fragrance. I handpicked every item based on what I would buy - things that you can get a lot of use out of and don’t break the bank!
Additionally, I only feature cosmetics and fragrances that I’ve actually tried and loved.
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On Chocolate Chanuka Coins & Chocolate Eyeshadow.
Have you ever fallen in love with a color? Whether it’s a captivating violet from a floral bouquet or that perfect red lipstick, a beautiful shade is something you want to capture.
Thankfully, Three Custom Color Specialists, a NYC based cosmetics company, can do just that. (Click here to enter the $50 gift card giveaway on Facebook - This CONTEST IS CLOSED!)
I was privileged to work with Three...
Dazzle Dry GIVEAWAY with Fashion-Isha! CONTEST...
Sharon from the Divine and Refined Fashion-Isha blog and I are doing a giveaway together!
You can win a 3 piece quick dry nail kit from Dazzle Dry and a Paparazzi Pink nail polish. These would make a gorgeous Chanuka gift!
Enter the giveaway on Fashion-isha HERE! This CONTEST IS CLOSED!