tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348842132011-11-27T19:33:25.184-05:00WHERE THE IMAGINARY WORLD OF POP CULTURE MEETS REAL-LIFE STUFFJane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-83791779488268556992008-03-14T08:24:00.001-04:002008-03-14T08:41:29.712-04:00

SPOTTED: Ever-present double-old-fashioned glasses on Boston Legal.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The way our favorite uber-confident, mad-cow-suffering, salty attorneys habitually cap off the day with a toddy in elegant tumblers. That's the life.GET IT: $15 here.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-2788501771359635792008-03-06T08:00:00.002-05:002008-03-06T09:26:45.985-05:00

SPOTTED: The real-deal lab coat made by Barco Uniforms, sported by anyone who's not an underling on Seattle Grace Hospital.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The curious way it's advertised: Whatever the purpose may be this lab coat is a must-have hot item!GET IT: Find this poly-cotton blend women's cut for $39, with embroidered name, here.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-60468585856082709292008-03-03T09:02:00.001-05:002008-03-03T09:12:49.994-05:00

SPOTTED: An Ellipse three-drawer bachelor chest on Dress My Nest.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Who can resist deco geometries?GET IT: For $500-$600 from Z Gallerie.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-63288301051444877882008-02-25T09:27:00.002-05:002008-02-25T11:13:47.715-05:00

SPOTTED: A fractured Christopher Guy mirror full of geometries and mysteries -- together, all the squares tell a whole story. Alone? Just a clue in a puzzle. The 7-foot mirror is carved from a solid piece of wood with each mirror set in to a mahogany field.WHERE WE SAW IT: On the Brit-thriller “Sleuth,” in Michael Caine’s blue-lit modern museum of a home. (It’s full of high-style furnishings,

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-61613066465795639962008-02-15T14:08:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:21:35.804-05:00

SPOTTED: A busy, chocolatey cake on Nigella Feasts, hosted by Nigella Lawson.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: A little bzzz of summertime in the dead of winter.GET IT: Here's the recipe. Enjoy ...

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-62948652564712739822008-02-08T12:22:00.000-05:002008-02-08T13:17:24.947-05:00

SPOTTED: The posh-dressed foursome on Cashmere Mafia dolling up their already uptown garb with extended gloves. Take that, Cruella de Vil.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: There's something confident about this little trend. Maybe a little air of mystery. Maybe a little Holly Golightly. GET IT: The rust-colored, eight-button, patent-leather, elbow-length gloves shown here are $198 from Saks Fifth Avenue. But

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-8515618664897657642008-02-06T11:54:00.000-05:002008-02-06T13:27:43.913-05:00

SPOTTED: A list of the ten top-rated celeb-supported charities.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: What else? It's good to give of thine own self. Here's the list:1. The Children's Health Fund /Paul Simon, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony2. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International / Mary Tyler Moore3. USA for UNHCR / Angelina Jolie4. Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research / Michael J.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-6768853849550653682008-02-04T10:43:00.000-05:002008-02-04T10:42:46.871-05:00

SPOTTED: A wintery Bon Appetit pop-up supper club in NYC, which also popped up at Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival to host glittery celebs.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The way they've managed to capture twilight in winter: snowflakes, random geometries, blue and white, shiny lights shimmering.GET IT: Target sells a $15 mirrored candle sconce that mimics the spirit of reflection. Get it here.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-90193231118445155802008-01-31T09:43:00.000-05:002008-01-31T10:30:56.583-05:00

SPOTTED: A pink-and-green mod cotton apron sported by Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria) on Desperate Housewives.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The way it unabashedly, joyfully embraces the concept of hostess.GET IT: $78, here.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-25849769551916942782008-01-30T13:26:00.000-05:002008-01-30T13:27:31.632-05:00

Our very own film reviewer extraordinaire, Jane Boursaw, is giving away two copies of the new Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour (rated G and green-lighted by Jane for ages 7 and up) over at her Film Gecko blog. To be in the running, click here and add a comment. Good luck!

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-89580229432327479102008-01-29T09:58:00.000-05:002008-01-29T08:55:22.814-05:00

SPOTTED: A a gold concentric clover cuff bracelet on Project Runway host Heidi Klum.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The sheer superpower-ness of it all. Shazam!GET IT: $210 in sterling silver here.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-46334434203821165722008-01-24T11:30:00.000-05:002008-01-24T11:39:23.447-05:00

WHAT GRABBED OUR EYE: A swanky Jetsons-esque day bed in cool, crisp, wily white. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—a modern architecture pioneer—designed his Barcelona couch in 1930.WHERE WE SAW IT: On ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” in the office of lady’s man Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius), at the high-glam fashion mag Mode. It also appears outdoors in the in the Jake Paltrow movie, The Good Night, above, starring

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-82169192634834350162008-01-19T09:31:00.000-05:002008-01-19T10:20:41.039-05:00

SPOTTED: Z Gallerie's Sonali embroidered wool-on-cotton pillow in the chichi apartment of the X's in The Nanny Diaries.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The bold geometries were a refreshing break from the X's obsessive-compulsive focus on tiny things.GET IT: $65-$130 from Z Gallerie.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-21788913168600630262008-01-17T20:25:00.000-05:002008-01-17T20:30:43.555-05:00

SPOTTED: The Singing Machine Karaoke System With iPod Dock.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Just think. You can be the rock star of any party, and you don't have to deal with Simon.GET IT: RadioShack.com, $150.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-66160934960938224522008-01-09T11:15:00.000-05:002008-01-09T11:13:38.846-05:00

SPOTTED: A classic fire-engine-red pedal car in the bedroom of the much-nannied, little-mothered boy in The Nanny Diaries.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: We have boys, and we know what they like: Zoom, zoom, zoom.GET IT: Air Flow Collectibles' hot rodder pedal car is available from Amazon.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-73365584691969275302008-01-07T23:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:49:03.651-05:00

SPOTTED: Luichiny Susanne tall boots, on Elizabeth Hurley who, I'm sure, has plenty of practice walking with the extra inch-age.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: You know, sometimes you just need some spikey boots. Some sleek, sexy boots fashioned in gleaming patent leather with an instep zipper, mod pointed heel, fur lining, and adjustable straps. Yep, sometimes you do.GET IT: At Amazon.com, $95.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-45376531080191236742008-01-07T11:34:00.000-05:002008-01-07T11:42:51.116-05:00

SPOTTED: Mesh bags in Hillary Clinton's purse. Ok, I didn't really look in her purse. She mentioned them in a recent People magazine article as one of her favorite things, since she's on the road all the time. While I couldn't find any specific mesh bags for purses, I think this purse organizer from BagMate looks pretty darn cool.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It's like an insert for your purse, so if you

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-48235288446933784492008-01-04T20:44:00.000-05:002008-01-04T20:54:16.101-05:00

SPOTTED: A sleek, crystalline interpretation of a classic Louis XVI armchair on Style TV's Dress My Nest.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Not only does designer Philippe Starck play with history here, he also helps ushers in one of this year's expected trends: mod elegance.GET IT: $410 from Design Within Reach.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-82167253826088441082008-01-02T09:30:00.000-05:002008-01-02T13:06:20.686-05:00

WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The shiny tufts and upscale backbone of the high-society, chocolate brown Simone loveseat (below) by Henredon Furniture. WHERE WE SAW IT: In the cream-of-the-crop, top-of-the-heap living room of Mr. and Mrs. X, busy New Yorkers who pass their childrearing duties on to Scarlett Johansson in “The Nanny Diaries.”HOW DID IT GET THERE? Set decorator Andrew Basemen spotted the

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-25610740480836196312008-01-01T12:07:00.000-05:002008-01-01T12:18:44.525-05:00

SPOTTED: Julia Roberts, shopping for holiday gifts at the Me&Ro store in Chicago. Among the presents she bought: silver Chakra Crescent hoops and a sterling silver and gold Buddha Necklace.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Hey, you don't have to be Julia's friend to get cool stuff. You can be your own A-List friend and buy them for yourself. So there.GET IT: Chakra Crescent Hoops, $400; Buddha Necklace, $485;

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-78349391406422457912007-12-28T14:50:00.000-05:002008-01-03T10:41:11.978-05:00

Winner: Geek ChicThis bright-hearted paranormal sitcom is a total romp of clashing checks, stripes and plaids, along with resurrected kitsch that somehow, magically and dependably, works out in the end.Successor to: The Betty side of Ugly BettyGET IT: $45 from Target, in black or yellow (and maybe red -- I have a red one from Target in my kitchen at this very moment, and can vouch for its appeal

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-73252156366647441412007-12-28T14:32:00.000-05:002007-12-28T14:49:38.949-05:00

Winner: Upmarket LivingEat your heart out, Paris Hilton. The new travails-of-the-filthy-rich soap, Dirty Sexy Money, takes "aspirational" to a new level (the family got their portrait taken with lions). Love the striped couches, strategic use of silk, orange leather journal, and old-money vacation-home villa -- not to mention the sarcastic priest and inconsolable tripping out over someone

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-44780535927406925112007-12-26T11:06:00.000-05:002007-12-26T11:33:43.240-05:00

SPOTTED: Queen Elizabeth's triple-strand pearl choker during Her Royal Highness's YouTube Christmas-greeting debut.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The sheer queenly, classic, everlasting glory of it all.GET IT: Here's a modern take on triple-strand freshwater pearls featuring a sterling pendant etched with "mom" -- $120 from Red Envelope.Visit the Royal Channel on YouTube here, and view her 1957 holiday

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-73197096049207352692007-12-26T09:21:00.000-05:002007-12-26T09:25:48.860-05:00

SPOTTED: The Moebius table with walnut-stained beechwood base in the office of Ugly Betty's treacherous Wilhelmina.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Is it zigging? Or zagging? Will it ever stop zigzagging? It's tricky in an optical-illusion way, yet gets the job done in style -- very much like our beloved femme fatale.GET IT: $600 from Design Within Reach.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-60804073726186079142007-12-23T22:17:00.000-05:002007-12-23T13:23:57.171-05:00

OVERHEARD: Feist's bubbly "1-2-3-4" on Apple's iPod nano ad.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EAR: The sprightly, slightly ethereal mood of this tune, kind of reminiscent of a marriage between (a non-Twin Peaks) Julee Cruise and Ben Folds Five's bright pop.GET IT: From retailers everywhere, including Amazon. Or take a peek at the music video below.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-81434081487810153762007-12-04T09:29:00.000-05:002007-12-04T09:49:08.778-05:00

SPOTTED: Brad Pitt, rallying forces to build New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, one of the most devastated areas hit by Katrina. The Make It Right Project is building affordable green housing that can be easily replicated.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: You can sponsor a whole house for $150,000 or just throw in $5 for a doorknob. Everyone can get involved.GET IT: Make It Right Project

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-74234250391555338782007-11-16T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-16T11:51:40.386-05:00

SPOTTED: Tree Shirts, designed by Scarlett Johansson for Brazilian designer Carlos Miele.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: 20% of proceeds will benefit the Rainforest Foundation. Wear a tree. Save a tree. It's so simple.GET IT: Rainforest Foundation, $40.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-59272162814721062702007-11-09T12:42:00.000-05:002007-11-09T14:17:01.194-05:00

SPOTTED: CSI Fantasy CampWHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Forget the rust-colored sweater or Santa socks. This Christmas, give the gift that says "I care." A trip to Ashtabula, Ohio, where loved ones can do their best impression of David Caruso on "CSI: Miami." A badge and crime-scene equipment are included. If that doesn't float your airboat, perhaps a ride in a Nascar racer or flight in a Russian MiG over

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-45270587792643261032007-11-02T18:20:00.000-04:002007-11-02T18:31:32.492-04:00

SPOTTED: "Evolution by Waterford," on a recent episode of "Divine Design" on HGTV.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Sure, you can stuff your daffodils into a Ball jar dragged out of the basement, but wouldn't they be happier in a classy vase with some history? Hand-crafted from mouth-blown glass, this 24-inch red-and-amber stem vase is both warm and vibrant, gentle and bold, like a dolphin gently

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-85268729617077449932007-10-27T18:59:00.000-04:002007-11-02T19:09:35.688-04:00

SPOTTED: Band From TV's upcoming CD/DVD package, “Hoggin’ All the Covers,” featuring “Mustang Sally,” “Feelin’ Alright,” “Pink Cadillac,” “Lean on Me” and other popular favorites. Shot in front of a live audience at Center Staging in Los Angeles in July of 2007, the DVD includes behind-the scenes footage, band interviews, info on the charities and, of course, wacky pranks amongst band

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-92097291182320269752007-10-14T18:32:00.000-04:002007-11-02T18:39:32.908-04:00

SPOTTED: The BodyBugg, a little device strapped on the arms of "The Biggest Loser" contestants.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Sure, you can lose weight without it, but this gadget allows you to keep track of calories burned while roller-blading or running errands. It's all done via sensors that track motion, heat, skin conductivity, and skin temperature. Cool, huh? Now if only it could keep us from

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-16330831127282157212007-09-14T08:26:00.000-04:002007-09-14T08:37:08.566-04:00

SPOTTED:A white teacup in promo materials for Darjeeling Limited, Owen Wilson's latest comedy about three brothers bonding on an uber road trip in India.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: How ocean-liner style meets Bangladesh express.GET IT: Sorry! It's not available. This teacup was created especially for this movie, says a publicist. But do check out the movie itself when it debuts in October: The use of

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-15792103069755170732007-08-17T08:37:00.000-04:002007-08-17T11:32:10.579-04:00

SPOTTED: A sassy, beach-blue, blast-from-the-past refrigerator on the hip, downtown-girl set of multitasker Rachael Ray's CBS talk show.HOW DID IT GET THERE? Production designer Joe Stewart (who created the "Friends" set) started with Ray's beloved re-enameled orange vintage stove and went in search of something to jibe with the eclectic retro feel. Enter The Big Blue Chill. "I thought the blue

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-90802775895595971352007-08-16T08:00:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:34:20.745-04:00

SPOTTED: Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers schoolgirl T-shirt on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's tiny Zahara.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Seeing Stefani's kicky, sweet, take-no-prisoners style on the wee ones.GET IT: $27 or so from Maddie's Closet.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-70687788155900564172007-08-13T08:12:00.000-04:002007-08-16T10:35:02.873-04:00

SPOTTED: Philippe Starck's ERO/S/ chairs, inspired by the martini glass, on the set of ABC's Ugly Betty.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The circular hit of orange in an otherwise linear, white-on-bluish-white mod space. Go feng shui!GET IT: $626 from Design Within Reach.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-69029174964901079552007-08-02T17:29:00.001-04:002007-08-02T17:40:23.524-04:00

SPOTTED: Nimrod Nation gear, at the Traverse City Film Festival's screening of Nimrod Nation, a cool slice-of-life film about the folks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Being a Nimrod is officially cool. We caught the first three episodes at the Film Festival and can't wait for the series to air on the Sundance Channel this November.GET IT: Nimrod Nation Stuff

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-72101922499910608102007-07-30T09:38:00.000-04:002007-08-08T19:55:47.228-04:00

SPOTTED: A stemless wine glass with vinum etched on it. WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: We're going to miss the hedonism, lavish sets and barbarism of HBO's Rome, but with this little goblet, we can do as the Romans do. GET IT: $13 from the HBO store.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-12961815620753582332007-07-28T09:46:00.000-04:002007-07-28T09:54:14.638-04:00

SPOTTED: The Aquada, the world's first high-speed amphibious vehicle, created by British-based Gibbs Technologies.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE:This hot-rod can reach 30 mph in the water, then take to land at the push of a button and drive like any other car.GET IT: Can't yet, but ain't it cool? Set to hit the roads in 2009 with a price tag of $85,000, it's ripe for James Bond: The Next Generation. Check

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-2267044324373429882007-07-24T14:58:00.000-04:002007-07-24T12:26:15.003-04:00

SPOTTED: Grounder Lo sneakers from PF Flyers, on Mom-to-be Naomi Watts.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Well, they're cute! And they have super-comfy insoles that help posture. And they come in a dozen styles and colors, including Madras.GET IT: pfflyers.com, $45.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-87088026289573017012007-07-23T00:34:00.000-04:002007-07-23T00:34:15.813-04:00

SPOTTED: A limited edition LeChronographe watch by Maurice Lacroix, on the stylish wrist of Ocean's 13's Don Cheadle.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: I could give you all the techno-babble, but I won't. Ain't it cool?GET IT: Maurice Lacroix, 800-794-7736. Just $24,800. Take a hammer to that piggy bank!

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-45870437639535277192007-07-19T14:08:00.000-04:002007-07-19T18:42:11.908-04:00

SPOTTED: Lancome Trésor perfume, soon to be seen in ads with Kate Winslet this September. Rose, lilac, and apricot blossom, all blended into an elegant aroma.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Winslet said appearing in the ads was an easy decision. "They talked to me a lot about my message to women, about being comfortable in your skin. It didn't feel that I was just being asked to be the face of something."

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-47358467768322868092007-07-17T15:09:00.000-04:002007-07-17T17:58:47.297-04:00

SPOTTED: Oscar Blandi's new Capri Sun Shield Spray, on golden girl Kelly Ripa. It's for your hair, not your skin.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It's a great way to protect your precious locks from the drying effects of sun and chlorine. You might save on hair color, too.GET IT: Sephora.com, $20.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-41447540169244256032007-07-11T13:35:00.000-04:002007-07-11T00:02:46.073-04:00

SPOTTED: Sarah Jessica Parker's new clothing line, Bitten.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: None of the Bitten items cost more than $20. Says Parker, "Women should be able to wear great clothes and not lie in bed at night feeling guilty about how much money they’ve spent." Thank you.GET IT: At Steve & Barry's stores nationwide. To find a store near you: bittensjp.com.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-32769283651376409582007-07-09T23:47:00.000-04:002007-07-09T23:42:17.858-04:00

SPOTTED: Noodle & Boo's French-milled baby soaps.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Celeb moms like Jennifer Garner, Liv Tyler and Brooke Shields have discovered the creamy soaps, engraved with "nudie cutie" on one side and "clean bean" on the other. The wholesome oatmeal-aloe-almond oil soap leaves tiny skin soft and supple as...well, as a baby's behind.GET IT: NoodleandBoo.com, $12.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-21429731269009455552007-07-08T13:12:00.000-04:002007-07-08T13:31:21.382-04:00

SPOTTED: Anya Hindmarch's canvas tote with "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" emblazoned across the front.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Was there ever a doubt that celebs are environmentally friendly? If so, this puts that notion to rest. Everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Keira Knightley has been seen sporting the bag. Of course, reusable shopping bags are nothing new to food co-op hippies from way back.GET IT:

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-17497913897665830342007-07-06T11:50:00.000-04:002007-07-06T11:53:46.047-04:00

SPOTTED: Christina Ricci, who's now filming Speed Racer (as Trixie), in a red, ruched-front bandeau swimsuit.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The classic detailing. (Wait! Are the '70s classic?)GET IT: $36 from J. Crew.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-14756110050180089372007-07-05T10:15:00.000-04:002007-07-05T10:16:02.869-04:00

SPOTTED: Arrowroot powder, instead of flour or corn starch, as the thickening agent for lamb stew on the Food Network's Good Eats.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Not just function, but form. Our intrepid host, Alton Brown, used a stylish, vintage martini shaker to mix arrowroot with tomato juice. GET IT: Spice racks everywhere, including $2.49 and up from The Spice House.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-51488995480761950462007-07-03T12:15:00.000-04:002007-07-03T12:17:41.130-04:00

SPOTTED: Alexander McQueen's washed-silk one-piece romper on Nicole Richie.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: They're playful and fun, but let's face it. You've gotta have loads of confidence and great legs to wear these onesies. Definitely not for the shy.GET IT: The McQ is $778, but that's a lotta dough. Here's one from Velvet for $86.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-67209236438666615082007-06-27T07:32:00.000-04:002007-06-27T07:34:01.009-04:00

SPOTTED: A deluxe, old-school Silver Cross Pram, the stroller of choice, reportedly, for such celeb moms as Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brooke Shields, Tori Spelling, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Britney Spears... and so on.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It's a storybook kind of stroller, the kind Madeline, that adorable little fictional French pipsqueak, may have been strolled around Paris in.GET

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-8348839214522174312007-06-26T09:27:00.000-04:002007-06-25T09:29:21.687-04:00

SPOTTED: Droves of celebs are reportedly flocking to Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills for a sugary sweet fix. Among them: Paris Hilton, Barbra Streisand, Jessica Alba, Tyra Banks, Jake Gyllenhaal, Courtney Cox, Terri Hatcher, Marcia Cross. They've also appeared on Oprah's faves list.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Not only are these confections innocent and summery-perfect, they're also validating. So

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-62170537252342208702007-06-24T17:47:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:27:42.679-04:00

SPOTTED: Hades Truffles, infused with fresh, dried, and smoked peppers. Oh yeah, they're spicy.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE:When she's not giving Earl what-for on Thursday nights, Jaime Pressly loves knocking back a few of these hotter 'n hell chocolates. They ain't yer mama's chocolates, Joy!GET IT: Serendipity Chocolates, $28 and up.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-79227267151704153822007-06-22T23:09:00.000-04:002007-06-23T13:45:00.462-04:00

SPOTTED: A shiny, stylish bocce set on MTV's Laguna BeachWHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: This is the universal lawn game — less strategic than croquet, less ambitious than volleyball, less hazardous than getting a birdie in the eye. Even the little ones can play. GET IT: $81 from Target.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-85258847316380047112007-06-20T16:58:00.000-04:002007-06-20T11:04:32.086-04:00

SPOTTED: Discovery Zen Garden, featured in a scene with Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross).WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Bree threw sand from the garden in the face of her psych-doc to escape the mental institution she checked into after her nervous breakdown. We're sure you'll find a more soothing use for this desk-size garden, complete with base, sand, rocks, and a miniature wooden rake. Also includes a

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-22498697662449460542007-06-20T11:26:00.000-04:002007-06-20T11:32:31.331-04:00

SPOTTED: An illuminated globe on the new, adrenalized, on-the-run ABC show, Traveler, in which two college buddies are framed for a terrorist act. Don't trust anyone.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: There's just something irresistable—and ambiguous—about a luminous globe. Is it lighting the way to safety? Or saying: There's no place to hide? Stay tuned.GET IT: These globes are everywhere, all sizes and

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-66788825151058760722007-06-17T14:52:00.000-04:002007-06-17T15:15:13.554-04:00

SPOTTED: SweetRiot's chocolate-covered cacao nibs, in the handbags of Sarah Jessica Parker, Teri Hatcher, and Drew Barrymore.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: With as few calories as a Tic Tac, these morsels are packed with minerals and antioxidants and housed in a recyclable tin that fits perfectly in your purse. They're all-natural, gmo-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, and proceeds benefit global and

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-16494739066784531722007-06-15T08:14:00.000-04:002007-06-15T09:33:15.434-04:00

SPOTTED: Plaid Shorts! On everyone from MTV's Vanessa Minnillo (pictured) to Heroes' Tawny Cypress.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: They're stylish, summery, and fun.GET IT: American Eagle, $35.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-10393744650693796412007-06-14T17:32:00.000-04:002007-06-14T18:49:14.070-04:00

SPOTTED: Crystal Tiara Flip-Flops by Girl Two Doors Down, on every celeb from Eva Longoria to Jennifer Aniston to Kelly Ripa.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE:These hot pink flip-flops read: "I'm not a princess, I'm the Queen." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.GET IT: Amazon.com, $48.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-86040899056748575642007-06-12T17:56:00.000-04:002007-06-12T18:19:24.324-04:00

SPOTTED: Crochet Trim Knit Camisole by BCBG, on Alison (Katherine Heigl), the gal who couldn't quite believe the results of that EPT stick on Knocked Up.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: With a drop waist and adjustable drawstring and shoulder straps, this sweet cami will look as lovely on you as it does on Alison.GET IT: At Bluefly, $57.60.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-65378689255343456192007-06-11T16:49:00.000-04:002007-06-11T10:07:57.706-04:00

SPOTTED: The View Summer '07 mug.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Your last chance to see The View girls having fun in the sun together. Or fun anywhere together.GET IT: At the ABC Store, $15.95. Ships on June 18. Any bets on whether they'll pull it?

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-85687816190217755922007-06-09T14:40:00.000-04:002007-06-11T10:03:57.498-04:00

SPOTTED: Carly's engagement bling...er, ring, that is.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: We're pretty sure Carly's (Laura Wright) ring was pure diamonds. After all, business mogul-boyfriend Jax (Ingo Rademacher) would have no less. But this sterling silver replica is just as pretty with 2.5 carats of Cubic Zirconia stones.GET IT: At the ABC Store, $79.95

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-55714896138238465822007-06-07T20:42:00.000-04:002007-06-07T08:47:57.891-04:00

SPOTTED: The organic fruity-floral Lavender Lemon Drop mix by ModMix, another host of the Oscar's Ultimate Green Room. Modmix has been making the scene--MTV Awards, the premiere of "Lies and Alibis," and into a charity gift bag, hand-picked by Heather Graham.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Whether using a mix or homemade, this looks like a good candidate for the drink of the summer. Let's give our mint a

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-52718457595674965792007-06-05T09:59:00.000-04:002007-06-05T10:01:41.976-04:00

SPOTTED: Kicky jungle-baby socks reportedly worn by Kingston, baby of the glam-sporty Gwen Stefani.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Critters for the dogs—just too cute.GET IT: Trumpette Jungle Critters socks are $26 for six from various retailers, including Barneys New York.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-59443919134932204952007-06-03T18:25:00.000-04:002007-06-04T09:18:50.030-04:00

SPOTTED: Floral Embroidered Cargo Pants, on Debbie (Leslie Mann), the ohm-challenged sister of pregnant Alison (Katherine Heigl).WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: These brushed cotton cargos from Da Nang feature adjustable pull-tabs at sides of waist and floral patches on the legs. Just the thing to trend up your wardrobe.GET IT: At Bluefly, $91.99.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-89425035428613621102007-06-02T19:49:00.000-04:002007-06-02T20:13:36.145-04:00

SPOTTED: Tina Tang's ReLeaf Necklace. Get it?WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: All proceeds from this sterling silver pendant -- seen gracing the neck of Jennifer Garner -- benefit American Forests' tree-planting project, thus slowing global warming. Al (and Leo) must be so proud.GET IT: tinatang.com, $85

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-90141151011874562312007-06-01T08:55:00.000-04:002007-06-01T11:20:01.076-04:00

SPOTTED: A pink June Bug nightgown by Munki Munki with a garden gnome pattern, sported by Edie Britt (Nicolette Sheridan) on Desperate Housewives. WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It's poplin, the perfect fabric for these hot early summer nights.GET IT: $52 from various retailers, including Blueberry Forest.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-71206861432903407302007-05-30T09:44:00.000-04:002007-05-30T10:23:06.657-04:00

SPOTTED: A streamlined, structural Bang & Olufsen Beocom 1 phone that looks more like something from MOMA than the utility company, on NBC’s "Deal Or No Deal,” where “The Banker” phones host Howie Mandel to offer contestants a sure-thing cash deal vs. opening shiny briefcases containing $10 to $1 million. Economists are studying contestants to better understand financial risk-taking behavior.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-23813962758933620892007-05-29T08:55:00.000-04:002007-05-29T08:56:18.102-04:00

SPOTTED: Rare and collectible movie posters from the 1940s-80s from film/art in Los Angeles. WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Not only are the "groovy" posters truly groovy (think Barbarella) and the one-sheets the real deal, film/art advertises its posters at Cinespia's summer screenings of classic movies at the Hollywood Forever cemetery.GET IT: Posters start around $375. This 1950 All About Eve one-sheet

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-11221340652883076142007-05-28T11:14:00.000-04:002007-05-28T11:38:39.899-04:00

SPOTTED: The Xebra Xero, an electric car by Zap!, another sponsor of the Oscar's Ultimate Green Room.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Is it a pet? Or a vehicle? Either way, it's darling. (And it's all part of the neverending black-and-white trend. Did anyone notice the color scheme Rebecca Romijn's office on Ugly Betty, an otherwise orange show?)GET IT: $12,00 from Zap! More modest colors, like lipstick red,

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-46895712445511059862007-05-25T10:32:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:27:07.756-04:00

SPOTTED: Chain link everywhere, from Paris to Brit, on runways, in home decor.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: How this goes beyond disco chains and Mr. T, with more geometry than flash, more iron-age glam than mirror-ball glitz.GET IT: This 36-inch Rebecca Norman necklace is $275 from Couture Candy.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-22826853675876959822007-05-24T01:00:00.000-04:002007-05-23T23:33:24.538-04:00

SPOTTED: Designer Jocelyn Warner's Kaleido wallpaper on All My Children, meshing well with ConFusion's Nelson cigar lamp (see below).WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: This is what op art looks like all grown up--calm and fun.GET IT: Check out Jocelyn Warner's designs here. Kaleido is distributed by DesignTex.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-25925172124676268502007-05-23T22:52:00.000-04:002007-05-23T23:02:24.625-04:00

SPOTTED: A 1947 Cigar Lamp by atomic-age icon George Nelson--the director of design at Herman Miller, known for his marshmallow sofas, starburst clocks and bubble lamps--on ABC’s long-running daytime soap “All My Children,” inside Pine Valley’s too-cool-for-school nightclub ConFusion. HOW DID IT GET THERE? Production designer Roger Mooney, an art and architecture student, has long been awed by

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-39801092870883772432007-05-20T16:00:00.000-04:002007-05-20T16:03:53.777-04:00

SPOTTED: Amelda shades from J Lo, a.k.a. Jennifer Lopez, for anyone who's been visiting another planet for the past decade.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Isn't it time you blocked the sun in style? We think it is.GET IT: ShopJLo.com, $40.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-72876720124584414422007-05-18T08:20:00.000-04:002007-05-19T09:46:00.721-04:00

SPOTTED: Malachite-Bead Green Bracelet, from Simmons Jewelry Co., owned by hip-hop mogul extraordinaire Russell Simmons and wife Kimora Lee Simmons.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: This beauty-of-a-bracelet holds a conflict-free diamond. Fifty percent of profits go to DEF (Diamond Empowerment Fund), which supports education in African communities.GET IT: Simmons Jewelry Co., $125.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-61979192879474713522007-05-17T13:35:00.000-04:002007-05-17T13:39:04.874-04:00

SPOTTED: This all-cotton tee, featuring the Dharma seal on the front and the Lost logo on the back.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE:The Flame station may have been destroyed by the Others, but the seal lives on. Not unlike some American landmarks in recent years.GET IT: ABC TV Store, $22.95.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-34020066292623486582007-05-17T08:27:00.000-04:002007-05-17T08:34:46.843-04:00

SPOTTED: The bamboo-fiber Serenity Shawl from Natural High Lifestyle, a sponsor of the Ultimate Green Room, where Earth-loving celebs partied for the Oscars. WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The Parisian timelessness and classic drape of this shawl. And did we mention bamboo? GET IT: $88 from Natural High. What we want to know is: Does it deliver on serenity? Keep us posted...

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-48382313625948259532007-05-16T10:30:00.000-04:002007-05-16T10:30:16.066-04:00

SPOTTED: An elegant leather journal with gilded-silver end pages, sported by Claire (Judith Light) on Ugly Betty.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: A diary strong enough to keep secrets? Could be. This thing has a serious lock on it.GET IT: 65 pounds from Aspinal of London.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-17535050340746946672007-05-15T22:41:00.000-04:002007-05-15T12:30:58.239-04:00

SPOTTED: The in-your-face orange double-helix geometries of Herbert Bayer's sculpture "Double Ascension" (originally called "Stairway to Nowhere") at Los Angeles's Arco Plaza Towers, a rendezvous point in recent episodes of the countdown-to-doomsday saga "Heroes." This sculpture's also appeared in numerous commercials and, reportedly, "Pretty Woman."WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: This sculpture embodies

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-7822989949331516532007-05-15T20:00:00.000-04:002007-05-15T09:34:02.340-04:00

SPOTTED: Slate grey tee, featuring that classic House-ism, "Everybody Lies."WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: All proceeds from these all-cotton tees go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Everybody may indeed lie, but that doesn't mean we can't help others along the way.GET IT: SeenOn.com, $19.95.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-90657345569459793812007-05-14T16:51:00.000-04:002007-05-14T17:13:58.803-04:00

SPOTTED:This L.L. Bean Tote, featured on the "Testing 1-2-3" episode of Grey's Anatomy.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Meredith may be an emotional mess, but that doesn't mean the rest of her life has to be. This cotton canvas tote features inner pockets, a zippered center divider, and a built-in organizer. Plenty of space for lab notes, a stethoscope, and that all-important cell phone.GET IT: L.L.Bean, $89.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-4299741338929548092007-05-11T08:39:00.000-04:002007-05-11T08:40:25.302-04:00

SPOTTED: Apothecary-style chamomile and myrrh cleanser by Gorgeous, a line of all-natural facial products selected by the makeup artist for Battle in Seattle after cast members (including Charlize Theron and Woody Harrelson) requested green, green and more trendy green on set.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Who can resist myrrh? It's a gift fit for Jesus.GET IT: $69 from The Alchemist's Apprentice.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-49754718597767196372007-05-09T11:20:00.000-04:002007-05-09T11:07:16.524-04:00

SPOTTED: A sophisticated, playful lounger for the knee-high crowd by Jennifer DeLonge (wife of Blink-182 and the new Angels & Airwaves front man Tom DeLonge) whose hip, kid-friendly furniture is reportedly a favorite of celeb moms Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox-Arquette and Mira Sorvino.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It blends! Imagine: Pint-sized furniture that can be front and center in the living room,

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-58402383021631107812007-05-09T08:00:00.000-04:002007-05-09T09:35:25.513-04:00

SPOTTED:OmniPeace Tees, worn by Kevin Costner, Courtney Cox, Sienna Miller, and other peace-savvy stars.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Proceeds from the tees and other OmniPeace products (baseball caps, tank tops, chocolate!) benefit the L.A.-based Millennium Promise to end extreme poverty in Africa by 2025.GET IT: At omni-peace.com, $25.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-67651619815011404622007-05-08T14:07:00.000-04:002007-05-08T14:21:10.484-04:00

SPOTTED: X1 TRIO Espresso Machine, lovingly owned by SJP and others in the know.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE:This thing doesn't just make coffee. It can vacuum the living room, pick up the kids, and land a woman on the moon. Ok, maybe not, but I'm sure I saw it on an episode of The Jetsons.GET IT: At illyusa.com, $800. Happy Mother's Day!

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-18369126262201574112007-05-08T08:00:00.000-04:002007-05-08T13:23:34.227-04:00

SPOTTED: Hoop-Wee-Doo Earrings on the fab Deal or No Deal models. They're not only beautiful, but nice, too. The models, that is. But I'm sure it applies to the earrings, too.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: These aren't your average hoops. Oh no, my friends, they're Swarovski Austrian Crystals. I have no idea what that means, but it sounds quite elegant. Not only that, Beyonce Knowles loves 'em, and well,

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-53385340048811740082007-04-24T13:30:00.000-04:002007-04-24T13:31:56.592-04:00

HEARD: The Icicle Work's classic '80s "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" on a recent ep of ABC's What About Brian? It's the song that quite possibly generates the all-time most confusion over parenthesis placement.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EAR: It made us want to pogo dance.GET IT: $10 or so, here

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-23028793518536840792007-04-21T14:52:00.000-04:002007-04-21T15:54:45.805-04:00

SPOTTED: Commissioned portraits on HGTV's "I Want That." WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The clever mix of family, art and whimsy. GET IT: For $75 and up from artist Claudine Hellmuth.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-24229458905866122232007-04-20T12:00:00.000-04:002007-04-20T12:17:09.359-04:00

SPOTTED: Celebs like Penelope Cruz, Orlando Bloom and model Petra Nemcova arriving at award shows and galas in Tesla Motors' new Roadster, which goes from zero to 60 in a mere four seconds. It's all electric, gets the equivalent of 135 mpg, and runs 200 miles per charge.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It looks remarkably like a Batmobile. GET IT: For a price only celebs can afford: $92,000 from Tesla Motors

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-61890686935582720212007-04-17T23:30:00.000-04:002007-04-17T23:44:47.719-04:00

SPOTTED: Soda Club Soda Maker on a recent ep of The View.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Sick of lugging home bottles of high-priced Perrier and Jones Soda? Say buh-bye to that, friends, because now you can be the hippest cat on the block with your very own soda maker. It not only makes fizzy drinks, but also rockets 'em off into space! Ok, maybe not, but ain't it cool?GET IT: At Amazon.com, $100.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-4149125008699313362007-04-14T08:00:00.000-04:002007-04-14T15:05:38.433-04:00

SPOTTED: Stylish headbands on stars like Cameron Diaz and Eva Longoria.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Bad hair day? Put on a headband. If you're worried about slippage, try Tough Tread headbands from i/m ($8), guaranteed to stay put during a heavy workout.GET IT: Sure, you could go high-end with Prada's duchesse satin version for $335. But really, $335 for a headband? Stick with something affordable, like

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-91758190432482831412007-04-11T22:04:00.000-04:002007-04-11T23:12:13.411-04:00

SPOTTED: Monochrome orbs in the Nick Hotel lobby on a recent vacation to you-know-where with my 5-year-old. Looks like some kind of solar system project that misfired (beautifully) in Jimmy Neutron's lab. WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The way Nick gets kids. There's slime, slides and beanbag chairs to collapse in. Even the ceilings are fun. GET IT: At Orlando's Nick Hotel.

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-85171859274285222202007-04-05T08:21:00.000-04:002007-04-05T09:58:12.345-04:00

SPOTTED: Harley-Davidson shades, perched on the noses of four guys in mid-life-crisis -- Travolta, Allen, Lawrence, and Macy. Oh yeah, they're having a mid-life crisis in the movie, too.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: They're just about the coolest thing I've ever seen. Guaranteed to make the geekiest geek look mod. Mid-frame foam seals out the elements (and bugs). Converts easily to clear lenses for night

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-80122308918598090712007-04-04T08:00:00.001-04:002007-04-04T10:35:51.643-04:00

SPOTTED: Hi-Tec Travel Tumbler, featured on a recent ep of Heroes. The extra-large, stainless steel mug has easy-grip rubber. So, you know, the heroes don't lose it while flying or time-traveling.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Sometimes heroes need a caffeine boost, too.GET IT: At the NBC Universal Store, $16.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-74588596236346954732007-04-03T20:00:00.000-04:002007-04-03T21:25:08.150-04:00

SPOTTED:Marcasite Cross Pendant on edgy rocker, Gina Glocksen.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Crosses are big, Baby. If you don't have one in your jewelry box, make this your first.GET IT: DreamLandJewelry.com, $19.99.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-5189693371247878512007-04-02T08:00:00.001-04:002007-04-02T08:30:36.931-04:00

SPOTTED: Carefree Roxy surplus shorts on the gams of Haley Scarnato. She's got legs, and she knows how to use 'em.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: The gams, first -- the subject of much water-cooler talk the next day. The shorts are mighty fine, too. Stone-washed, 100% cotton, slightly distressed edges. But yowza, with a tiny 2.5" inseam, don't forget the Bic razors on your next shopping trip.GET IT:

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-47290585083701769602007-04-01T18:35:00.000-04:002007-04-01T19:03:53.489-04:00

SPOTTED: This Love and Pride cuff bracelet on The L Word.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Fierce stainless steel in hot pink and black tiger stripes. So fitting for The L Word girls. And love and pride are two things those girls know something about.GET IT: LoveandPride.com, $159.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-1718769291451795172007-03-22T22:00:00.000-04:002007-03-22T10:05:20.810-04:00

SPOTTED: Gap's Canvas Utility Jacket, on heartbreaker Chris O'Donnell. He was most recently seen as Meredith's "other" guy, Finn the veterinarian, on Grey's Anatomy. Yeah, she had some rough choices to make.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: Well, Chris O'Donnell, of course. These new Gap ads are targeted directly at me, the perfect guy-ogling consumer. The jacket's not bad either.GET IT: At Gap.com, $80.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-59110097405736810642007-03-22T08:59:00.000-04:002007-03-22T09:09:55.929-04:00

SPOTTED: The winning recipe from the Desperate Housewives CookBook Contest:Saag Paneer Scrambled Eggs1 t butterDash of curry powderHandful of spinach2 or 3 T cottage cheese2 eggsIn pan, melt butter, then add curry. Stir in spinach and cottage cheese. Break eggs over cheese-spinach mixture and stir until it’s the consistency of scrambled eggs. Salt, pepper to taste. (Time: 6 minutes.)WHAT CAUGHT

Lori Hall Steelenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-35312076712932602442007-03-21T09:00:00.000-04:002007-03-21T14:00:48.199-04:00

SPOTTED: Arden B. Platform Sandals with reptile embossed detail, worn by rocker Gina Glocksen on American Idol.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: You think I'm fixated on obnoxiously high stilettos? You're right! These babies are 5 1/4" tall. Try wearing those to the grocery store.GET IT: At ArdenB.com, $148.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-51325479362394022062007-03-20T08:30:00.000-04:002007-03-20T08:33:39.343-04:00

SPOTTED: This retro AC/DC Tee, on Tim Allen's character, a boomer needing to jazz up his ho-hum suburban life.WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: It's AC/DC, Man. Back in Black. TNT. You Shook Me All Night Long. They're the real, raw stuff.GET IT: At 80sTees.com, $30.

Jane Louise Boursawnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34884213.post-1173022080022925642007-03-19T09:30:00.000-04:002007-03-19T12:13:32.735-04:00

SPOTTED: Kool Klogs on the tired dogs of Miranda Bailey, or, as the interns like to call her, "The Nazi" (their term, not mine!).WHAT CAUGHT OUR EYE: These shoes are not only sleek and beautiful, they're also guaranteed to baby your perfect peds. Bailey may be "The Nazi," but by the looks of these shoes, there's a heart in there somewhere.GET IT: At the ABCTVStore, $100.

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