Sports and fashion
The annual Steelers fashion show, Rock Steelers Style 2017: Football, Family & Fun presented by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan is Oct. 20 at Stage A.E., Pittsburgh's North Shore. Co-chaired by Greta and Steelers president Art Rooney II and Kiya and head coach Mike Tomlin, this runway event is the team's largest fundraiser. It's an evening where guests get to see their favorite players walk the runway showcasing their individual style along with members of their families. Proceeds benefit the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Cancer Caring Center.
Details: steelers.com
Flat feet
The world is flat and fancy when it comes to shoes this summer.
Strappy, sky-high stilettos have given way to glorified shower shoes and gussied-up slip-on sneaks. The humble footwear has gone haute and can be utterly glamorous, funky and (whaaaat?) furry, even, with costs ranging from moderate to off-the-charts pricey.
“We've seen a complete transition in shoes,” says Amanda Astor, vice president of The Shoe Box chain to Newsday. “A huge portion of our business is the slip-on and slide trend, to the point we've completely changed our buying strategy. It's night and day compared to a year ago. Our clients want to be trendy, relay a message of power, but still be comfortable and practical.”
Comfort is queen, says Good Housekeeping magazine style director Lori Bergamotto. “There is this movement through all of fashion as comfort being chic.” Bergamotto views the trend as an evolution of those “ugly pool slides from college. The genius fashion operatives had an epiphany and started blinging them out with fur, pompoms, embroideries, jewels, embellishment,” she says. As for the slip-ons, she says, “If there was ever a shoe to not look like you're trying too hard, this is it. A stuffy heel reads forced these days, as opposed to the cool balance of a flat.”
At Bloomingdale's, Erica Russo, fashion director for accessories and beauty, says the look is ubiquitous. “From the runways of Fashion Week to celebrity street style, sneakers and pool slides have become must-have items that are totally acceptable as everyday wear.” And the store's customers are delighted by the extravagant adornment. “Our shopper has responded well . to embellishments like bows, pearls and studding. Fur has also been a big hit. For the Bloomingdale's girl, more is more.”
And trust us, this season, there is plenty “more.”
Summer 2017 style
Elle.com offers a bucket list of must haves in fashion this summer:
Boy Scout sash: The season's major focus on solo shoulders gets its most dignified spin with a sash-like cut. Layer a T or button-up under a jumpsuit and wear to the office.
Yellow: The stand-out color trend splashed all over the season's runway was bright, cheerful-to-the-max yellow.
Statement earrings: Challenge yourself to give the jewelry you wear some time off. Swap in large-but-light sculptural earrings for studs or simpler pieces.
Robe dress: The wrap dress has a new role. This summer it's gone more versatile, less va-va-voom, with a wide belt and roomy sleeves that drew inspiration from a standard bathrobe.
Khakis: The return of the '90s has meant chokers and old-school logos, but also brainier pieces from your middle-school wardrobe. Case-in-point? Khakis, ready to be subbed in for the vintage Levi's you spent the last year in.
Low-heeled mules: A short, blocky heel and single strap combine for a silhouette that's classic, chic, and perfect for wearing to summer weddings or backyard barbecues.
Waist-cincher: Whittle your waist, no workout required, with the season's sexiest accessory. More versatile than you'd think, play with the add-on over casual dresses and tailored, work-ready blouses.
Dress over jeans: Street style's most-snapped are getting gutsy with their layering, pulling shifts over straight-leg jeans. Keep it simple when adopting, avoiding prints or aggressive shapes.
Single shoulder: If last summer was all about off-the-shoulder cuts, this year it's a solo show. Get a double trend whammy by picking one with a single cut-out and the littlest touch of “Flashdance”- slouch.
Seaside stripes: The lines to wear this year are more faded and fuzzy than graphic (inspired by sun-soaked umbrellas and awnings).
Finding the right one
Self.com gives advice on how to know if a mascara is right for you without trying it on:
Skinny: Skinny wands are ideal for coating every single hair – even those tiny, thin strands on the inner corners of your eyes. And with the help of the narrow brush, you can easily swipe mascara on your bottom lashes without making a mess.
Hourglass: The arches on both sides of this type of applicator will give lashes a dramatic flair. The curvy wand lifts the hairs on the outer corners, giving you a wide-awake look. Plus the stiff bristles help to double the impact of the pigmented formula.
Pointed: “Precision tip is ideal to build product,” senior makeup artist Kristine Cruz at the Antonio Prieto Salon tells Self. “The small tip will get right in the inner and lower lashes to separate, and the bigger end will build product on the rest.” The best part – you can layer on the mascara without worrying about clumps with this pointed brush.
Spiral: “A double helix brush is especially great for women with fine and short lash hair,” Honey makeup artist Min Min Ma tells Self. “The best way to use this brush is to wiggle from the root to the tip in a zig-zag motion. ”
Round tip: If you want to really focus in on certain areas of your eyelashes, a ball-tip brush is right for you. “Hold the wand vertically at the base of your lashes and wiggle while poking upwards to really lock in that eye-opening curl,” Honey makeup artist Suzy Gerstein tells Self.
Curved: “Curved mascara (wands) are fantastic for volume,” says Ma. “It works even better when using an eyelash curler beforehand. These mascaras work especially well for the lucky gals with long lashes, as he curve effect is especially noticeable.”
S-Shape: Here's an applicator with double the number of curves. “It adds both length and volume, and because the wand is on the small side, it is also great for short lashes,” says Ma. “And what I like the most is that the bristles are slightly spaced apart (which helps create) fluffy lash hair.”
Thick, dense: This plush wand is filled with dense fibers that will leave even thin lashes looking voluminous. “It works well on pretty much every type of lash, but is particularly good for those with sparse lashes that need help in the thickness department,” says Gerstein. “Holding the wand horizontally, angle chin up and gaze down into the mirror. Blink into the wand to deposit color at the roots of lashes, then wiggle it from side to side to coat middle and tips. Turn wand vertically and go lash by lash from root to tip to build even more volume.”
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