A lot of people have been watching J Lo to see what her next move would be – personally and career-wise. As for her professional life, she’s already had a flub, with her car commercial, where she is driving around “the streets of NY”, and claiming that it is her “playground” (her words, not mine). After she gives a great voiceover:
This is my world. This place inspires me, Lopez says in a voiceover. To be tougher, to stay sharper, to think faster.
They may be just streets to you, she adds. But to me theyre a playground.
In the commercial, it looks as though she is driving around from Manhattan and the Bronx where she came from, but in reality, she is on set in Los Angeles. Well, she c
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NEW YORK — One more thing to add to the to-do list for your holiday party: Find an outfit that creates a celebratory mood, is welcoming and warm (but not hot), can hide a little sauce splatter and has pockets to stash remotes, phones and, for the ladies, lip gloss.
It’s the delicate balance of being chic and comfortable.
“I can’t imagine any more pressure when you’re putting on a party — when you are so focused on wine and food — and you have to look beautiful as well,” says Simon Kneen, creative director of Banana Republic. “Men have it a little easier, but you still have to make it look effortless and easy to manage.”
Dressing for the role of host is a little bit different from a guest, with many more practical considerations.
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The newly opened Kendra Scott shop in West Village is a perfect place to spot pretty presents for the ladies in your life. Colorful gems adorn metal necklaces, rings, and bracelets for affordable prices (most pieces are under $100). You can buy off the seductive shelves or, to give the right side of your brain a little workout, design your own jewels. Go to the Color Bar to pick empty metal jewelry shells and fill them with stones of your choice. (Like, chic teal green, turquoise, or solid white.) Those simple Tavi stud earrings above are $50 even if you choose to customize them yourself. Design a pair for your momma or bring her in for a little DIY fun.
Next Tuesday from 12.30pm will host a Twitter Q&A with hair guru Charles Worthington.
Whether you want styling tips for the festive period or product recommendations for your hair type, this is your chance to plunder the depths of Charles Worthington’s hair knowledge. Log on to Twitter next Tuesday 6 December and ask all your questions via —Charles will be on hand to answer as many of your hair conundrums as he can in one hour.
He should be able to handle any hair dilemma that you throw at him—with 20 years experience in the hairdressing business, Charles is Creative Director of Charles Worthington London, owning four salons. He has
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Celebrate the season and your familys heritage by adding a special new Celtic charm to your bracelet. This winter, weve selected some fun and symbolic designs that capture the spirit of Celtic culture to a T.
From pots of gold that conjure up images of rainbows and crafty Irish leprechauns, to birthday cake charms adorned with Celtic Trinity Knots, weve chosen some stellar pieces that will always be a joy to collect and wear.
Each affordable sterling silver charm features exciting embellishments, such as gold plating, gemstones, or colorful enamels. Now
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