Published in the Vancouver Sun August 26, 2011. BY AMANDA ASH, VANCOUVER SUN When you’ve got 34 number one songs to your name, you’re allowed to celebrate any way you want. As the title of Janet Jackson’s current Number Ones: Up Close & Personal tour suggested, the 45-year-old R&B pop star chose to look back […]
From Colorful Headbands to Snazzy Sunglasses, Workout Extras Can be Fashionable and Functional Published August 23, 2011 on eHow.com Bringing style to the gym may seem as futile as doing wall squats while chowing down on a cheeseburger. After all, your mascara just ends up in the rivers of sweat that crisscross your face, and […]
Published in the Vancouver Sun August 14, 2011. BY AMANDA ASH, VANCOUVER SUN Sade’s decade-long hibernation hasn’t left them buried and forgotten Ten years may have passed since the English R&B soft rock band last toured or released a record, but neither Sade nor the crowd at Rogers Arena seemed to blink an eye at […]
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
To Have First-Rate Style, A Few Simple Tricks Outweigh a Fat Wallet Published August 10, 2011 on eHow.com For the average fashionista, Christmas comes four times a year. Each season means new trends and a new shopping adventure that can make you feel like a 12-year-old kid hopped-up on hot cocoa. As exciting as it […]
Published in the Vancouver Sun July 30, 2011 BY AMANDA ASH, SPECIAL TO THE SUN Jennifer Chow sounds like she’s in trouble. Over the phone, it’s a jungle of noise and excitement as ravenous creatures chatter and chirp. Critters screech in the background. A bloodthirsty roar rings out in the distance. Then comes the low, […]
Make a Statement on the Cheap Published July 28, 2011 on typeF.com Bolder is better in fall 2011, as jewelry trends stay on the daring and dramatic path. With inspirations ranging from oversize feather earrings and giant gem cocktail rings to antique floral pendants and sleek architectural cuffs, these fearless accessories can make any winter […]
Tube-Neck Top Layers On Chic Style Published July 22, 2011 on typeF.com By Amanda Ash Despite sharing its name with a shy and poky reptile, the white turtleneck is a fun fall must-have that will inspire trend watchers to break out of their stale-style shells. The excitement behind the preppy, ’60s mod-inspired garment lies in […]
Published in the Vancouver Sun on July 20, 2011 BY AMANDA ASH, VANCOUVER SUN Katy Perry has her unwavering confidence to thank for the giant, cotton candy Cloud Nine she’s been riding since her breakthrough single I Kissed A Girl hit the airwaves in 2008. Sure, her blue wigs and cupcake bras are hot. Her […]
Long, Loose-Fitting Coat Merges Old West With Modern Urban Vibe Published July 15, 2011 on typeF.com By Amanda Ash Fall outerwear is going to great lengths — sometimes as far as the ankle or heel — to ensure dedicated fashionistas are cloaked head-to-toe in sophistication come cooler weather. Duster coats, often incorrectly referred to as […]
Traditional Scottish Pattern Takes Plaid to a Whole New Level Published July 14, 2011 on typeF.com. By Amanda Ash If you’re eager to get in touch with your inner Braveheart without going the way of haggis, bagpipes and swords, look no further than this fall’s tartan trend. The bold plaid pattern, typically woven in blue, […]
