Test Panel - Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips

At-home waxing strips are brand new from Veet. If you’re feeling shy or have a last minute event, now you can take care of that furry upper lip in the privacy of your own bathroom.

The Imagine testing panel loved the results we got with Veet’s Ready-To-Use Wax Strips for the face. They were easy to use, painless and most importantly…gently removed the hair from the upper lip area. The wax is room temperature and mounted on backing paper so there’s no hot mess to contend with. We may never go back to the salon for a lip wax!



Here’s how to use them:

· The wax strips are packaged between two backing strips. Rub the wax strip between your hands for 10 to 15 seconds to warm the wax. Peel apart the paper backings to expose two ready-to-use wax strips.
· For face, apply the wax strip to the hairy place on your face and rub the back of the strip in the direction of hair growth.
· Hold the skin taught.
· Pull back on the backing paper tab in the direction of hair-growth in a quick, swift motion.
· Remove any excess wax with the Perfect Finish Wipe.

$4.49 for 20 wax strips for the face and 4 perfect finish wipes. Now available at drug stores, grocery stores and mass merchandisers.

For more info and a coupon, visit: http://www.veet.us/veet-ready-to-use-wax-strips-for-face.php

Houston Mutt Strut & Runway Race, March 5, 2011

Here is our latest project. We made this short video parody of Far East Movement's music video of their song Like A G6 to get the word out about the Houston SPCA's Mutt Strut & Runway Race. Here's a link to the original music video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4s6H4...

Our dogs Pinkie & Zee had a great time making this video for their favorite event! They are both found dogs and want to help other animals find great homes. 

Pinkie & Zee will be at the Houston Mutt Strut struttin' their stuff, so say hi if you're there too.

If you like their video or just want to help with their fund raising efforts, would you sponsor them and make a donation to the Houston SPCA in their name? 

Here's a link to their page http://tinyurl.com/6dguszp And remember, every dollar you donate is equal 7 dog dollars, so we appreciate any amount you decide to give!

Special thanks to Houston Freightliner and Western Star and Atlantic Aviation Services. The entire video was shot with a Canon Elph and edited with Apple iMovie. Styling with Doggles and little boy's hoodie by C9 at Target.

Thanks so much for watching!!

Welcome Home!! - Ring Ring Please Come Home!

UPDATE Nov. 16, 2010: The ring came home today!!! Thank you everyone for your prayers and intentions to bring it back! It was found in a pawn shop on 11/4/2010. Thanks to the work of friends, the Houston Police Department and the District Attorney's office, it was confiscated and returned. The ring came back even cleaner and sparklier than when it left for it's "vacation."

This isn't the usual tips, cool stuff, and how-to post. Today I'm writing to ask for your help. My engagement ring was stolen from my home (in Houston) this weekend (Aug 14) and today I'm writing to ask if you would help me find it. Would you check your local pawn shops in Houston and surrounding areas and let me know if you find it?

It's unique and should be easy to identify if you spot it. Here's a picture. It's a gold ring with a 2.8 carat oval center ruby, surrounded by diamonds and ruby baguettes, size 7ish.

Wouldn't this be a great story if Twitter, facebook and social media helped find and get the ring back?!

Thank you so much for your help!

P.S. Of course there's a reward for the person who finds it and helps me get it back!

Could Wearing The Wrong Thing Cost You Your Vote?

If you vote, Election Day is one of the most important days to pay attention to what you wear. You can be denied access to polling places just for wearing the wrong thing.

Electioneering ordinances prohibit campaigning within a certain distance of the entrance to a polling place (distances vary by county). This means wearing buttons, stickers, jewelry, signs, clothing or other paraphernalia supporting or opposing any candidate, political party or measure is prohibited. The prohibition even extends to candidates and measures that are not involved in that particular election such as President Obama. Displaying slogans and symbols that can be related to political movements or parties on your person such as “don’t tread on me,” the Gadsden flag and tea bags are also bootable offenses.

So, what can you wear? Any clothing without slogans or symbols are safe. If you choose to express your political opinions on your person on Election Day, be sure to bring a jacket or coat that fully covers the campaign clothing/paraphernalia to wear while voting. Alternatively, you can also wear the American flag, red, white and blue or the color of your political party (i.e red or blue).

Fashion Houston 2010

This TV segment airs on Great Day Houston on October 8, 2010. Thank you Chloe Dao and Cesar Galindo for your graciousness and kind words. I so appreciate you being part of the segment with me!

Fashion runway events occur in the major fashion cities around the world – New York, Milan, Paris. Houston is the latest addition to that list. Next week, for the first time, Fashion runway shows are coming to Houston in Fashion Houston 2010! On the runway, you’ll see some of our hometown fashion superstars like Chloe Dao, Toni Whittaker and Caesar Galindo.

Until now, runway shows have been private and by invitation only. Fashion Houston 2010 is open to the public! Tickets are $35 for standing room - $250 for VIP seating. For more info about the designers, scheduling and tickets, go to www.FashionHouston.net.

So, if you’re going to the shows, what do you wear?? You may not have the top designer’s fashions in your closet, but you can take inspiration from your favorite designer and create a fantastic outfit from items right in your closet. When you use a look for inspiration, you don’t need to copy the outfit. Instead, incorporate similar elements to make your own look. Here are some example of inspiration looks the Imagine Team created with clothing and accessories from Dillard's for some of Chloe Dao and Cesar Galindo's designs.

Project Runway Season 2 Winner, Chloe Dao is known for her easy, feminine, timeless fashions with interesting details. These two Chloe Dao looks also have a whimsical element. T

Look 1: Chloe’s dress has the following components: asymmetrical neckline, an electric blue horizontal and vertical geometrical element and whimsical pink tulle ruffle. In the inspiration look, the Imagine Team chose an asymmetrical dress in a similar color pallet with a sleeve that mirrors the inspirations pink ruffle. We added a blue man’s tie worn as a belt for a whimsical blue geometric element.

Look 2: Chloe’s outfit has the following components: an easy printed boat-neck blouse and loose, pleated shorts with big pockets. In the inspiration look, we chose a chiffon boat-neck blouse in a similar color pallet. The print seems to flow across the blouse mimicking the feel of the flying birds in Chloe’s outfit. We added loose pleated shorts in a coordinating color.

Fashion Designer Cesar Galindo’s collections are crisp, clean and architectural. His pieces are usually created in solid colors.

Look 1: Cesar’s dress has the following components: a simple silhouette, an architectural skirt, knee-length hem and sparkly neckline. We chose a white cotton dress that has a similar crispness and silhouette. We added a couple crystal necklaces for a sparkly v-neckline.

Look 2: Cesar’s gown has: a strapless neckline, simple silhouette, beautiful flowing fabric, and a full-length hem. We chose a silk strapless gown in a similar color. The inspiration dress is a full-length gown with a similar neckline and flowing fabric. We used a flower hair piece to mimic the tiny hat in Cesar’s look.

Thank you Imagine Interns Bonita Harden and Kiana McFarland for assisting with the inspiration looks.

Audience give-away

4 pairs of VIP tickets to Houston Fashion Week, courtesy of Audi's Fashion Houston 2010.

What's Sarah Wearing?

Eva Varro print dress ($155, Dillard's Post Oak) and Coach platform peep-toe pumps.

Behind The Scenes - Runway To Reality

Models Anicea, Amy, Molly and Stephanie made the Runway To Reality segment on Great Day Houston so much fun!! Here are some behind the scenes pics from the styling session, model practice and after the show.

On set after the Show (from back left to right Stephanie, Amy, Anicea, Molly, Sarah, Great Day Houston Host Deborah Duncan, Talbots Regional Manager Courtney Troupe)

Ruffles two ways! Final outfits at the styling session at the Talbots at Houston's Galleria.

Setting up the mannequins in the Great Day Houston studio.

The view behind the cameras.

No event is complete without the Charlies Angels shot!!

Click here to see the segment.

What Is Ines Sainz Asking For?

Over the last few days, there has been a lot of discussion about Mexico’s TV Azteca sports reporter Ines Sainz treatment by the New York Jets and her on-camera wardrobe. It’s never okay to harass anyone, ever. The slippery slope and controversy here is around the message Sainz is sending with her attire.

Everybody judges everybody based on image. Your image tells people who you are, what you do, and what you want. The resulting judgment and interpretation depends on the viewers’ perspective and image definitions. In the US, professional attire is always modest, has a simple silhouette, and fits loosely. Outfits can also be fun, feminine, fashionable and casual. However, anyone who compromises the first three golden rules of modesty, simplicity and fit will never be seen as professional in this culture.

In Mexico and many Central and South American countries, women are expected to dress in a sexy way, even for business situations. Cleavage exposure, skin-tight clothing, and frilly and feminine styles are common for women in all professions, classes and ages. Examples of these cultural norms can be seen everyday on news programs on the Telemundo and Univision TV networks.

As for many women from Central and South America working in the US, Sainz’s image troubles lie in the clash of cultural definitions of professional wardrobe for women. What is Ines asking for? Her TV Azteca audience knows she’s asking to be respected as a professional sports reporter. However, the American audience interprets her outfits as flirtatious and soliciting social interaction instead of professional relations.

“She was asking for it” is never justification for inappropriate and disrespectful behavior. And, if you want to be respected as a professional, your image is a critical factor in getting what you want.