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Running With the Cool Crowd

Mar 10, 2010 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Droolery, Hot, Tasty

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, and that means it’s time to get outside. No more excuses about the weather to stop you from getting out there! I love to run, and nicer weather is always that extra inspiration.

Famously Fit

Here are some celebrity runners to inspire you to hit the streets. You don’t have to have a personal trainer or the most expensive gear to run, just a good pair of shoes and the will power.

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Kate

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What are the Stars Wearing?

Black capri-length bottoms are the perfect fit for running, whether you are a famous movie star or not. Show off your rock hard calves and draw attention away from anything you are trying to run back into shape. The Running Room version below are called the “Be Fresh” capri because they “silver infusion” makes them “odor free and anti bacterial”.

These panties from Vivvos feel like you are running around without anything on at all. They are made from a material that doesn’t leave lines and are great for wearing under athletic wear, yet pretty enough to wear under formal clothing, too!

If running makes you feel less than glamorous, you can add some icing by accessorizing with your sunglasses – like these cool black shades from Oakley – which match the panties above, by the way! (As an added bonus, part of the proceeds go to the Young Survival Coalition which focuses on young women affected by breast cancer.

Mr. Muscle

Still not ready to strap on your shoes? Celebrity Icing offers you some eye candy to get your motor running… Yummy.

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Running Man

Will Smith on the importance of running and reading, two of my favorite hobbies…

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Edith Head: Classic Style Inspired by Cinema

Jan 26, 2010 Author: tanya | Filed under: Droolery, Tasty, gift ideas

Does the name Edith Head sound familiar?


“Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a woman and loose enough to show you’re a lady.” (Edith Head)

If you’re a fan of classic movies, you’ve seen this name roll by on the credits more times than you can count. According to her page on imdb.com, Edith Head was the Costume Designer on 421 films, spanning 70 years. She is responsible for the clothing in Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief and Vertigo; as well as Funny Face (starring Audrey Hepburn) and many Elvis movies. In fact, her style has inconspicuously imprinted itself on anyone who grew up watching old movies on TV (my favorites were always on Saturday afternoon).

Carolyn Jones

Here is Carolyn Jones (later famous for her role as Morticia Addams in the original TV series). This is a scene from the Elvis movie King Creole. You can read more about her at the looseleaftigers blog.

Kim Novak

Kim Novak wears this suit quite a bit in the movie Vertigo, so it really defines her look for the film. Her character gets a ‘makeover’ in this movie too, which is always fun (James Stewart’s character does the make over, which is kind of creepy).

Audrey Hepburn

This is a photo from Audrey Hepburn (Funny Face).

The examples I’ve chosen all show Edith Head’s respect for the simple – there are no big ruffles, poufs, or prints. This is also a sign of the times (the style at the time these movies were made). Nevertheless, Edith Head’s choices prove to be timeless – they would look good today.

Inspiration

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” (Edith Head)

A classic skirt suit, available at overstock.com.

A yellow gold double mesh necklace.

A timeless classic: yellow gold diamond solitaire ring (an engagement ring or a ‘just because’ ring).

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Have You Ever Had Your Colors Done?

During the 1980’s women would often get their ‘colors done’ – a trained specialist (like for example, one of your mom’s friends) would evaluate your coloring (hair, complexion, eyes) and then tell you if you were a Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter. You would be told what colors you should wear based on this evaluation.

This type of oversimplification and rigid rules of style went out with those scarves you were supposed to be able to wear in 150 different ways (instruction booklet attached).

Yet, there are colors that suit different people – and they can still be a good foundation to build a personal look on.

Today fashion rules are much more flexible (and fun) but not everyone has the confidence to break the rules (or the eye to do it well). In that case, we start a fun 4 part series based on the 4 seasons:

Are You A Spring, Fall, Winter or Summer?

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Women of all Seasons

Join us as we look at the characteristics for each season and the colors that compliment them.

Which season are you?

Perhaps you will be surprised by the results. Perhaps we’ll inspire you to try out some new colors. Or, you can use the seasons as a gift guide for the Winter and Spring folks on your Christmas list (that’s probably how far we will get this month). And, of course, in true Celebrity Icing style – we will include some sparkly Stars and some starry sparklers for you to enjoy -with some fun nods back to that colorful decade, the 80’s along the way…

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Which Gossip Girl’s Style Suits You?

Nov 6, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Droolery, Foolery, Gossip Girl, Tasty

ggfontTake this quick quiz to find out which Gossip Girl style is perfect for you…

Are You a Vanessa, Blair,

Serena, or Jenny?

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1. How would you describe your relationship with your mom?

a. She’s not a big part of my life any more.

b. She has very high standards but I’m going to live my own life.

c. She is worried that I will repeat the mistakes she made in her life.

d. She is so busy with her career that I often feel like she doesn’t even notice I’m around.

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2. How would you describe yourself?

a. I’ve grown up a lot over the last few years – I’m a better person and my relationships are healthier.

b. I feel like I can achieve anything once I set a goal for myself. I’m also much more independent and in control of my life than I was a few years ago.

c. I’m pretty much the same person I was a few years ago – I’m never satisfied with my situation, I always want more – and I’ll do almost anything to get what I want.

d. I’m smart, confident, and a hard worker but unlucky in love. Things are improving: even if my relationships still never seem to work out, at least I know I’m on the right track.

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3. Describe what you would wear to an important job interview.

a. The hottest designer’s interpretation of business wear: possibly a bit over-the-top, but very expensive. I would put a lot of though into the shoes and purse as well.

b. I tend to feel most comfortable in black.

c. I would wear something appropriate (not too revealing, slightly conservative) and then accessorize with a funky necklace and earrings.

d. It doesn’t matter where I’m going – every outfit includes a short skirt and high heels.

Add Up Your Score

Question 1

A – 1, B – 2 , C – 3, D – 4

Question 2

A – 3, B – 1, C – 4, D – 2

Question 3

A – 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

JENNY

(if you scored 0 to 5)

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VANESSA

(if you scored 6 to 8)

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SERENA

(if you scored 9 to 11)

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BLAIR

(if you scored 12)

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Stay tuned- next week we’ll show you some inspired styles for each Gossip Girl…

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Scorpios: Star Style

Oct 17, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Foolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyThis week we continue our features on star sign inspired style.

Scorpios are born between October 24 and November 21.

According to circles of light.com, Scorpios have “piercing eyes, sexual magnetism” and are “secretive… and exciting”. They are also “great leaders… well spoken and charming.”

Julia Roberts

At first impression Julia Roberts seems like a nice person (and she probably is) but there is something else in her eyes and her mannerisms that hints that there is a lot more going on behind the scenes. She is either much smarter than she seems or a lot more ruthless – definitely, she is more mysterious than popular opinion gives her credit for.

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Hammered fine silver and crystal earrings at etsy.com.

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Chris Noth

Perhaps Chris Noth is more like Mr. Big than we think? Sexual magnetism and charm are both traits of the scorpio…

Mr Noth

18K yellow gold wedding ring with blue sapphires. Masculine yet luxurious – just like Chris Noth’s suits.

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Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet is definitely a mystery – she seems to resurface every few years in movies alongside big names such as Mickey Rourke (in 1987 Rourke was considered a big name), Will Smith, and John Cusack – only to disappear again – drawing some conjecture that she is perhaps difficult to work with?

Yet, if you grew up watching her as Denise Huxtable like I did, you can’t help but like Lisa Bonet – she seems like an old friend or cool older sister.

Most recently she appeared in two episodes of the TV series Life on Mars.

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20 mm Hoops 14K Yellow Gold

20 mm Hoops 14K Yellow Gold

Joaquin Phoenix

The epitome of a scorpio.

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Theo Fennell scorpion ring – the perfect gift for a scorpio if you have around $8,600 British pounds…

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theofennell.com

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Libra: Star Style

Sep 25, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Astrology, Droolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyWe continue our series on style inspired by the star signs this week with a feature on Libras (September 23 – October 22).

Libra’s love to dress up. They also love art and public service. They do not like to be rushed and they also dislike sloppiness and dirtiness.

Let’s look at some famous Libra stars while celebrityicing points you in the right style direction.

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes (1900 – 1993) is nicknamed “The First Lady of American Theatre” and is one of only ten people to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. She was also a “generous donor of time and money to a number of causes and organizations.” (wikipedia.org).

My favorite Helen Hayes quote is “If you rest, you rust” but, a wise and observant person, she has many others. For example, “From your parents you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot in front of the other. But when books are opened you discover you have wings.”

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condenaststore.com

Flat Edge Knot Design Band

Flat Edge Knot Design Band

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones’ beauty and style is an attention-stealer where ever she goes. She manages to combine elegance and sophistication with a healthy vibrance, not easy to pull off successfully.

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Load up on silver necklaces and accentuate with a diamond pendant for this look.

Silver Multi Chain Necklace

Silver Multi Chain Necklace

Diamond Cluster Pendant

Diamond Cluster Pendant

Naomi Watts

I just saw Naomi Watts in ‘The International’ which I really liked (I was disappointed to see that it didn’t get very good reviews). Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman are reportedly best friends and they have a similar style and look (although Naomi is more natural; while Nicole is perhaps more polished).

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Dangle Disc Bracelet

Dangle Disc Bracelet

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Virgos: Style With Star Power

Aug 22, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyHappy Birthday to Me!

People born between August 22 and September 23 are Virgos. While some people say we’re persnickety, picky, even prudish, perfectionists – we know that we just like to do things right the first time. Virgos are great planners because they are great at paying attention to the details. And, while you might find us to be hyper critical of everything (and quite possibly every one), keep in mind Virgos are usually the hardest on themselves…

Virgos are a little bit nerdy…

Virgos are also plucky – Pee Wee Herman is back for a limited engagement in November at the Music Box in Hollywood (latimes.com) and there is also talk of other Pee Wee projects in the works… .

Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman

Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman

and a little bit rock and roll…

Or, in the case of Joan Jett, virgos are a LOT rock and a LOT roll! Apparently Kristen Stewart is set to play Joan Jett in an upcoming movie… which is hard to picture at the moment due to her portrayal of the weak, annoying character she plays in Twilight. I’d like to see Joan Jett appear in the Twilight series instead – she could set Edward straight! And I’m betting she’d totally go for that werewolf character (can’t remember his name – is it Sam?) – he’s way hotter than stone cold, Victorian Edward.

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rollingstone.com

Virgos write it all down…

Agatha Christie

William Rice Burroughs

D.H. Lawrence

Henry L. Mencken

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

You can read a great article about Agatha Christie, described as “what Steven Spielberg is to American cinema. What Stephen King is to the horror genre” by Yoshinori ‘Todo, at criminalbrief.com.

…and can be, perhaps, a bit creepy

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Stephen King

Mary Godwyn Shelley

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley wrote the original Frankenstein story when she was 19 years old and is also the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft (considered by many to be the very first feminist).

Virgo Style

Earrings

simple

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Necklaces

balanced

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Rings

detailed

detailed

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Beach Ready Bling

Aug 13, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Droolery, Foolery, Tasty

tastyIt’s raining here today and many people

are already grumbling

about Summer being at an end

but there’s a whole lot of August left – so…

Let’s Get Beachy!

Here’s a shot of Lindsay Lohan in Malibu. She doesn’t let her lack of pants keep her from loading on the jewelry, and somehow it all works – she looks like she’s out for a casual, relaxed day.

Hand protects us from her glare

Hand protects us from her glare

Lohan Loads On the Bangles and Necklaces With a Clunky Ring.

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What are the rich and famous wearing in the waves?

Here’s sun-kissed Jessica Alba looking positively golden – with gold accessories to match. She’s wearing 5 bracelets and at least two necklaces and six rings; not to mention a lovely chain belt.

Gold on Gold

Gold on Gold

Jewelry Sure to Brighten Up Any Shore…

Toned down, this look could work for anyone – two necklaces and several rings are perfect if you stick to the same metal (and color) or select sleek designs.

Silver 16 inch Multi Chain Necklace

Silver 16 inch Multi Chain Necklace

Sterling Silver and Gold Hearts

Sterling Silver and Gold Hearts

Beach Party? For shore!

Jim Carrey seems to think his classic suit is enough, but I would recommend something sparkley to really pull his look together.

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May I suggest this Silver and Grey Pearl Drop Necklace?

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And some classy studs will really make this stud’s day at the beach shine. Studs are always a better option just in case you get pulled into a game of beach volleyball or have to dive in to the ocean and rescue a swimmer in distress – large or dangly earrings might get caught and tear  your ear; or even worse, you might lose them!

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Top 10 Differently Beautiful People

Jul 28, 2009 Author: Diva | Filed under: Droolery, Hot, Tasty

This is guest post by Darius Davies-Shojaee, who also writes The Daily Different on Becks.com.

10) Viggo Mortensen (not to be confused with Vigo the Carpathian from ‘Ghostbusters II’)

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When sporting the homeless vagrant look of long, unwashed hair and scruffy beard (as he did in some weird movies about a magical ring), Viggo is almost irresistible to the human female. However, when he is clean-shaven with short back and sides, this guy has less prowess with women than I did at 15.

9) Daniel Craig

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Oh, everyone loves him now he’s been to the gym and had his vitamin supplements (Randy Savage style). Plus, those tight-fitting swimming trunks from ‘Casino Royale’ probably increased his appeal to certain segments of the movie going public. But take all that away and what has he got? The face of a rugby player merged with that of Frank Bruno after 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.

8) Kate Blanchett

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Famed for her portrayal of Elizabeth I in the films ‘Elizabeth’ and ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’. Elizabeth I herself was famed for being a monarch so wretchedly ugly that she could never find a husband. I rest my case.

7) Victoria Beckham

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Somehow readers of lifestyle magazines around the world have been duped into thinking that not only is Mrs. David Beckham a fashion icon, but that she is also one of the most beautiful women in the world. There are many ways of refuting this, but I’ll stick with two:

  1. Anyone can look amazing with an infinite budget, a team of stylists, and contractual stipulations that all official pictures be painstakingly Photoshoped;
  2. The only reason why she was not referred to as the ugly one (or more accurately “the even uglier one”) from the Spice Girls was due to the existence of Mel C.

6) Cristiano Ronaldo

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Me, jealous? How dare you think that? No honest person can deny that Ronaldo has the neck of a giraffe, looks like he’s been dipped in oil, and has bad skin. He also plays for a football team that every Arsenal fan (like me) views as evil. And he uses too much hair gel!

List sponsored by DanforthDiamond.com, experts in diamonds and diamond rings.

(more…)

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Leos: Style with Star Power

Jul 21, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

The fifth installment in our astrology series!

tastyGive Your Accessories Some Star Power

If your birthday falls between July 23 and August 22 you are a LEO just like some of Celebrity Icing’s favorite stars: Amelia Earhart, Zelda Fitzgerald, Mick Jagger, Dustin Hoffman, and my friend Darcy! (Happy Birthday Darcy!)

This week we will look at some classic Leos from the black and white era of film…

According to astrology-online.com, Leos are “the most dominant, spontaneously creative and extrovert[ed] of all the zodiacal characters” (astrology-online.com).

Clara Bow

The characters played by silent film star Clara Bow fit this description perfectly: a real ‘go-getter’ who would always get her man. According to a fansite, she “was the first actress who visibly flaunted her sex appeal” and has become “an icon of sexual freedom for women everywhere” (clarabow.net).

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clarabow.net

Note that Ms. Bow didn’t feel the need to wear showy jewelry to get attention – her natural charisma and confident poise would have been enough. Instead she wears a simple gold watch and a yellow gold link bracelet.

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danforthdiamond.com

Myrna Loy

Another favorite of mine, Myrna Loy is best known for her role as Nora Charles in the Thin Man movies.

Here’s a glimpse of her wilder side. The picture is from an early role in the movie “Across the Pacific”. Note this famous Leo’s wild mane – perfect for a lioness. Hair like this is the only accessory you need (and I should know, trust me!) Perhaps a flower tucked behind your ear is a nice touch; otherwise, simple gold earrings would be enough.

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wikipedia.org

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Her most famous roles cast her as a perfect wife – her response to this was “Some perfect wife I am,” she said, referring to her typecasting. “I’ve been married four times, divorced four times, have no children, and can’t boil an egg.” (wikepedia.org)

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Myrna Loy

Happy Birthday Leos!

Here are some gift ideas for the Leos in your life.

Amber or yellow stones are always a favorite of the feline friendly…

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The Tiger Eye stone traditionally belongs to Capricorns, but also suits Leos.

It also reportedly helps you gain personal empowerment and courage (not that most Leos need help in those areas). Here’s the perfect gift for the stylish Leo man in your life:

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amazon.co.uk/Fred-Bennett-Tigers-Eye-Cufflinks

Charm Your Leo

A sweet tiger will charm your Leo.

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neimanmarcus.com

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