photo Robert Collins
sttyling Michelle Paiano

SHEER is everywhere this summer … and we will see carrying thru into Fall 06. And that includes both Women’s and Men’s collections! Starting with … ‘intimates’… we see sheer undies for men this season in a range of fabrics … from nylon, to mesh … to fabrics with keep dry ‘ wicking’ Designers such as Diesel are now in the ‘ intimates’ game – with collections on their way soon for both sexes. Check out Agent Provocateur, for fabulous and fun undie options for women! (great site to surf boys ! ) We also love Elle MacPherson’s new line of Lingerie! It’s been a scorching summer … so sheer looks are cool – and cooling! The key is the right underthings … not too attention grabbing – but just enough to provoke interest.

Leading into fall – we see ‘sheer’ under tailored jackets for both sexes … Don’t forget, the key to carrying the look … As always … confidence people … confidence !

Well my sweet, sticky, and sweaty darlings, it’s hotter than, I don’t even know what it’s hotter than, it’s just damn hot! So let’s not waste time, because I am melting like the Wicked Witch of the West as I write this! This week we’re stripping down to the Bare Essentials… in all regards! This heat is making the old adage less is more, truer by the scorching second. Less make up, and far less clothing! I bet you’re curious what I have in my little bag of tricks for you this week!!

On nights like the ones we have been having, barely moving can make your face glisten with sweat, and although it can be sexy, it’s not always the look we girls are after, or you boys for that matter! Sometimes a girl (or boy, we don’t discriminate) just needs a little finishing touch. Well! Bare Escentuals, from San Francisco has come up with a handy little product called “Mineral Veil.” This stuff is like magic! It’s completely sheer, and works with all skin tones. It basically melts into your skin, without making you look like an ice cream cone that has been sittin’ on the sidewalk all day!

All the bitching in the winter
months has brought the
wrath of the Sun God beating upon us, and there is no relief. A wise friend once said to me: “If you are too hot, you’re wearing too many clothes.” There’s no arguing with that logic. One of the sexiest looks this summer is the sheer and layered look: and if you don’t believe me (which after all this time you damn well should) just check out Dior’s Spring/Summer collection. And FYI, sheer has moved over to the realm of men’s underwear! Oh yes we did just go there!!!