Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 20, 2009, 6:44 pm
In September 2002, during Fashion Week in New York City, I interviewed Miami-bred Colombian designer Esteban Cortazar, then 18, for a feature in Urban Latino magazine. Back then, a few visionaries had...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 20, 2009, 1:24 pm
My heart may belong to Hello Kitty, but I have to admit that, when it comes to couture, it's a sassy bunny named Fifi Lapin that's the cat's meow. The leisure-loving hare-ess has a closet ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 20, 2009, 8:39 am
When the temperature starts to drop, it's bring on the pain (and bring on the frost bite) time for those fragile little ears. If you wear headphones as regularly as Noodle from the Gorillaz, then ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 19, 2009, 9:44 am
You probably know someone much like Liz Lemon, Tina Fey's character on 30 Rock. She wasn't the most popular girl in high school, but she had her smarts and her wit to carry her through — and...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 18, 2009, 3:20 pm
Actress and 90210 star Jennie Garth (who reprised her role as Kelly Taylor eight years after the end of the original Beverly Hills 90210 series) had an inspired fashion moment when she attended the LA...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 18, 2009, 8:01 am
To commemorate 55DSL's 15th anniversary, the streetwear brand joined forces with Atom Plastic and Vasava to produce a limited run of 1,555 pieces of this 22-inch vinyl figure, dubbed Senor Blanco....
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 17, 2009, 4:25 pm
Ever since we switched over to Daylight Savings Time, I've been a confused mess, with a thousand contraptions (alarm clock, laptop, cable box, etc.) all flashing a different time. I could not for ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 17, 2009, 12:33 pm
Designer Josie Natori has been bringing the sexy back for years with her line of lingerie and loungewear — think silk chemises that feel like a second skin but still pack a fashion punch with intrig...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 16, 2009, 3:21 pm
I'm now going to foray into taboo territory and talk about my breasts. Wait, wait, don't be scurred — there won't be any sexual reference (I promise!) nor am I aiming to make you uncomfo...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 16, 2009, 9:16 am
Like most women, when I discover a great skincare product or stumble upon a flattering lipstick or a conversation-starting nail polish, I go through a honeymoon period with my new finds. Lately, I'...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 14, 2009, 4:00 pm
After several hours of tinkering with Kat Von D's Metal Orchestra eye palette (available at Sephora stores), I was straight-up livid — I'm taking about the type of ridiculous anger where you...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 13, 2009, 6:39 pm
Tomorrow will be a massive treasure hunt for bargain-loving shoe hounds — the much-hyped Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, which includes footwear, apparel, and handbags, hits 200 H&M stores worldwide ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 13, 2009, 3:51 pm
Oh me, oh my! Yesterday, I was having one of those mornings when you just want to wear a T-shirt that says "Bring it on dooooown!" like Kandi on Real Housewives of Atlanta. And then, I got a message f...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 13, 2009, 9:51 am
When I first sprayed YSL's Parisienne perfume on my wrists, it instantly made me think of my mom — to the point where I practically sensed her presence in the room (and mind you, she leaves in a...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 12, 2009, 9:28 pm
It's the performance element of Lady Gaga's work that we find so irresistible. Sure, "Poker Face" and "Just Dance" have"club anthem" embedded in their musical DNA but it's not just Gaga...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 12, 2009, 10:07 am
I can't think of a single show that has enjoyed the type of longevity and touched as many generations of children as Sesame Street. I remember growing up singing "C is for cookie, that's good ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 11, 2009, 4:51 pm
These may just look like cozy, two-toned scarves, but woven into each these 100% pashmina pieces is a profound message. Dubbed Sutra Scarves, these pieces are the result of a collaboration between Ton...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 11, 2009, 11:03 am
Finding the right shade of red lipstick can be as daunting as finding the perfect little black dress (or, in my case, finding the baddest yet most versatile knee-high black boots!). Do you want to go ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 10, 2009, 9:20 am
My fascination with rings dates back to my early childhood, when I'd tie straw wrappers and flower stems (or cherry stems) around my finger and marvel at my creations. By the time I discovered Rin...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 9, 2009, 9:26 am
If you expect glamour, bold colors, and an audacious sensibility, you'll be shocked by the simplicity and minimalism of the new MAC DSquared2 collection. Based on the makeup looks seen at Dean and...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 8, 2009, 11:52 pm
The first time I spent over $100 at Sephora (yes, I said "first" because, admittedly, I tend to go overboard, like a kid sifting through his Halloween candy stash, whenever I enter the beauty emporium...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 7, 2009, 12:39 pm
Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History 1955-Present (edited by Gail Buckland), $26.40. Visit Amazon.com An impressively comprehensive, veritable "who's who" of music photographers and their ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 6, 2009, 8:16 am
Tell me if this sounds familiar. It's a cold, winter morning and you're getting ready to start your day. You take your shower, do your hair, lotion up, get dressed and apply your makeup. Maybe...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 5, 2009, 7:25 pm
There's nothing like a good artistic challenge. Think about it: isn't that why we all tune into Project Runway to watch as budding designers create the most elaborate garments using fresh prod...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 4, 2009, 11:03 pm
Breakin' dishes and bustin' windows? That's for amateurs. Real brawlers know broken beer bottles are about as key a weapon in street fights as knuckle rings, baseball bats, and tire irons....
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 4, 2009, 11:18 am
You might remember that back in May, I posted a piece on the Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation, a lightweight foundation that not only provides coverage but also soothes skin with hydrating ing...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 4, 2009, 8:24 am
It's fitting that 50 Cent would name his new scent "Power." From jump, Fif told us he'd get rich or die tryin' — and he more than met that goal. His debut album sold over 12 million copi...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 3, 2009, 11:02 pm
Even though Season 3 of Gossip Girl is proving to be a massive disappointment for me (I'm tempted to blame it all on Hilary Duff joining the cast but, truth is, all the story lines have been prett...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 3, 2009, 1:37 pm
I'm not one to declare that something is hot simply because it was spotted on a celebrity — heck, I despise Ed Hardy's gaudy baseball caps and tees, and it seems like one out of three celebr...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 3, 2009, 12:03 pm
Açaí is here to stay, folks. For the last 2-3 years, leading skincare companies have been trumpeting the benefits of açai, an antioxidant-rich berry found in palm trees along the northern region of...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 2, 2009, 10:32 pm
If you've been riding with Sicka Than Average for a while now, you might remember my coverage of the debut Lia Lintern collection last October. Back then, I told you a bit about the genial work of...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 2, 2009, 4:01 pm
Jimmy Choo "Pep Loop" Sandals, $975. Visit JimmyChoo.com Jimmy Choo "Pep Tote," $995.Visit JimmyChoo.com Take Jimmy Choo's daring design approach and infuse it with a British punk look (think font...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 2, 2009, 9:49 am
Remember Billy Joel's "Only The Good Die Young", where he claims "the sinners, they have more fun"? Well, Kat Von D may just be challenging that notion with her new Saint perfume, which is availab...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Nov 1, 2009, 2:17 pm
Years ago, when I watched Amélie at Manhattan's Paris Theater, I was swept away by the magical dream world inhabited by the adorable title character. how her picaresque deeds added humor and play...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 31, 2009, 6:08 pm
When you think of Beverly Hills, what comes to mind? Is it the palm trees lining the street along Rodeo Drive? The names immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? The Beverly Hills Wilshire hotel (w...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 31, 2009, 12:32 am
Normally, if someone used the word "spicy" in reference to a Latino designer (such as Venezuelan fashion deity Carolina Herrera), I would roll my eyes in supreme annoyance and exasperation. But, in de...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 30, 2009, 9:44 am
Carlos Falchi may not wrestle with large, menacing reptiles like the Crocodile Hunter (may he rest in peace), but he certainly knows how to dye, stitch, twist, and manipulate their leather to create i...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 29, 2009, 8:12 pm
Not to sound like Greenzo, but I'm always excited to try new botanical, skin care products — especially when it seems that the company involved has a genuine interest in protecting the Earth and...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 29, 2009, 8:12 am
If you live in the New York City area and you've strolled in front of Bergdorf Goodman recently, you might have been struck by five window displays alongside Fifth Avenue, all of which incorporate...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 28, 2009, 5:12 pm
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Hello Kitty is one saucy lady. This year, she celebrates her 35th birthday, which means Sanrio has collaborated with quite a few companies (from Asic...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 28, 2009, 9:35 am
The colors we paint the walls of a room express so much about our personal style — or, at the very least, about the mood we want to create within that particular room. If the walls are painted white...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 27, 2009, 9:10 pm
Prior to trying this product, I'd never heard of African Red Tea. Come to think of it, I'd never even heard of red tea! Green tea? Yes. Black tea? Sure. White tea? Absolutely. Herbal tea? Most...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 27, 2009, 8:26 am
My love of Nars Cosmetics is epic. I remember searching for the perfect shade of red lipstick years ago and finally stumbling upon their Jungle Red lipstick — that was a "Eureka!" moment like no oth...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 26, 2009, 11:58 am
The greatest fashion editors go beyond reporting on the latest trends and actually take the initiative to set trends of their very own. Think about Anna Wintour's chic bob and oversize sunglasses ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 26, 2009, 8:11 am
The soundtrack for Little Rooms' new Thornwall Collection (well, in my mind, anyway!): The Starship's "We Built This City," Nas' "New York State of Mind," Nick Gilders' "Hot Child In T...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 25, 2009, 11:12 am
I tend to associate Panax ginseng with energy drinks and erectile dysfunction remedies but, according to a recent study by the University of Hong Kong, the much-revered Chinese herb also has anti-infl...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 24, 2009, 9:53 am
From afar, this yoga mat looks like it features a print of kaleidoscope-like spheres, but a closer look reveals that the slithers making up these orbs are, in fact, jaunty high heels. Isn't that t...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 23, 2009, 3:39 pm
Scent predilections are often governed by more than our senses. Our cultures, for one, influence what we consider likable — from something as simple as geographical location (whether we live by the ...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 22, 2009, 5:28 pm
If there's something that switching to an HD TV has shown me, it's that there's no such thing as spending too much money on quality concealer and foundation. Think about it: you only get o...
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Celia San Miguel posted an article on Sicka Than Average - Oct 21, 2009, 11:01 pm
When developing Shiseido's Fall 2009 cosmetics collection, Artistic Director Dick Page drew inspiration from mosaics, hoping to develop a range of eye shadow lines hues to complement every outfit ...
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