Deb's Style File

Who wins an eyelash revolution?

Debra Bass — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:41 +0000

I’ve been pondering this for the last few weeks of using one of the eyelash growth serums. So far, it’s been kinda unremarkable. I haven’t stopped anyone dead in their tracks with a flirtacious flutter of my eyelids.

Perhaps, I expected…

Recount requested: Johnny Depp tops sexy man list

Debra Bass — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:15 +0000

Are we running out of leading men. I think we are.

Exhibit A: Johnny Depp is the Sexiest Man Alive according to People Magazine.

The 46-year-old Depp topped a list of 15 Hollywood cuties.

And though he wouldn’t be on my top 15 list…

Dress up without the stress

Debra Bass — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:51 +0000

As the holiday season approaches and you find yourself dazed, confused and aimless because you are about two weeks away from my holiday fashion spread (coming to news stands and computer terminals near you, Nov. 28), I’d like to note…

Successful men’s sock line offers low-risk high-style

Debra Bass — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:53 +0000

When you think of men’s sock designers, it’s hard to get excited. The vision blurs with images of standard browns and blacks tucked into polished shoes.

But then there’s Vivek Nagrani.

He owns The Ovadafut Hosiery Co., a high-end stylish niche for…

It’s beginning to look a lot like… progress

Debra Bass — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:17 +0000

There will be discounts.

There will be lots and lots of discounts, but the sky is no longer falling.

We think.

According to a variety of reports, things aren’t as bad as they used to be.

Things, such as the economy, retail stocks and…

Why does comfort shoe always spell U-G-L-Y?

Debra Bass — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:42 +0000

There will come a time, when I will have to wear “comfort” shoes. I know this is true.

The years of tortuous heels will take their toll and my arches will rebel, my corns will inflame and my open-toes stilleto sandal…

St. Louis-based Rungolee brings global fashion home

Debra Bass — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:21 +0000

The Rungolee Fall 2009 Trunk Show will benefit the planning committee for the much- anticipated Dada Ball fundraiser in the spring.

The ball is a gala, fashion-infused benefit for the Contemporary Art Museum.

This year’s theme will involve vintage couture and a…

Plan plastic surgery on your iPhone

Debra Bass — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:38 +0000

Nope, not kidding.

There’s an app (iPhone application) for an astonishing variety of things and I’m pretty sure one of them will signal the apocalypse.

I can’t say that that plastic surgery app surprised me, but it did give me pause.

iSurgeon is…

20 essential fall fashion items for under $20

Debra Bass — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:48 +0000

We are all short on time and money, so we’ve decided to make fall shopping a little easier by rounding up 20 of the best things you can buy for $20 or less. We managed to discover some interesting pieces…

St. Louis tomboy in Victoria’s Secret Angel Bootcamp

Debra Bass — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:51 +0000

Ali Turner of Cape Girardeau won a spot in the Victoria’s Secret campaign leading up to the nationally televised December fashion show. She’s one of a 10 girls selected from tens of thousands who auditioned for a spot.

Our local vixen,…

Pretty necklace does tricks and could kill you

Debra Bass — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:22 +0000

OK, just joking about that kill part, but really anything’s possible. Anyway, this very cool line of necklaces from Omne by Gemma Redux appeals to me because it can be as funky or tame as you want it to be.

The multi-chain…

Runners complete marathon in black dress shoes

Debra Bass — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:43 +0000

Rockport proved that people will go a long way to prove a point. Or at least they’ll go 26 miles.

A team of eight Rockport runners ran the New York Marathon on Sunday (Nov. 1) wearing Rockport “DresSport” dress shoes. Yep.…

Should guys go bald boldly or not at all?

Debra Bass — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:29 +0000

A truly bald head doesn’t usually just happen, it’s a choice.

And though not every bare scalp looks as attractive as some of Hollywood’s sexiest (Hello, Vin Diesel), there’s now a new tool to make the process a little safer.

I have…

Wholesome fun competes with 7 deadly sins

Debra Bass — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:02 +0000

Well, your soul may not swing in the balance and we certainly won’t be making any judgment calls, but as we approach All Hallows Eve, a curious contrast of events are in the works.

Among them are the Not-So-Haunted House featuring storybook…

You’re not cool enough to wear an ascot

Debra Bass — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:19 +0000

Most guys are so frightened of standing out in a crowd that they recoil at the sight of anything that might imply that they put any thought into what they were wearing.

The “I grabbed the first thing that was clean”…