Noir HairStyles

January 27th, 2012 - 

When you are getting ready for a Noir party, you need to have the appropriate ensemble, which includes everything from accessories to hair style.  fashion

You want to wear elegant, but simple jewelry; dangling chandelier earrings or simple stud earrings are your best options. If you wear a bracelet or necklace, wear one made from sterling silver. Paint your nails and your lips red to accentuate the elegance of your hands and to draw attention to your mouth.

Your hairdo is a fun way of expressing the time period of the event; if you have short hair, put into a ‘20s bob. If you have long hair, put it into a fake bob by loosely curling the hair that frames your face and tucking the ends of your hair under its body and pinning it close to your neck; doing this will give you a temporary bob. Use a gentle, non-aerosol hairspray to hold your hair in place without making it sticky and stiff.

If you want to create loose ‘40s barrel curls, use either hot rollers or a 1 ½ inch curling iron. Either will curl and set your hair in the perfect style. Flip your hair over and run your fingers through it to loosen the curls and add volume and then set with a non-aerosol, gentle hairspray.

The appropriate noir look, which includes accessories and hairstyle, will give the confidence to enjoy the themed party.

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Pastels for Spring 2012

January 3rd, 2012 - 

The new trends are really popping up everywhere now and January is the time to start shopping spring preview sales. And what will you find, from major stores to little boutiques? Pastels. They are going to be huge this year, along with very feminine, flirty silhouettes.

Pastels may remind you of when you were a little girl, or the kinds of colors you dyed your Easter eggs. That’s exactly the kind of thing that designers are going for. It has almost a nostalgic feel to it, making you think of the fun dresses you wore for the spring (though probably hated at such a young age).

And it’s not just a trend in clothing but in make up as well. Smashbox has just released their Be Discovered line for the spring and it’s all about pastels.  Take a look at their new eyeshadow palette:

 

It’s the perfect palette to compliment your flowing spring dress.

It’s not a trend every woman is going to love and it’s tough that the exact opposite, military style, was in last spring so it probably means a total overhaul of the wardrobe. But if you embrace it, you may find that you absolutely love it!

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Tattoo Season Coming To An End

August 16th, 2011 - 

The last few days have been colder and damper which means that the L train is starting to look a lot less sexy. While I welcome weather where I can wear a coat and avoid the always unpleasant to look at shorts, I mourn the waning summer for not only the loss of short skirts and plunging neck lines but also for the slowly disappearing tattoos on local hip chicks.

The summer is a great time for admiring body art and I am a huge fan of it. There is something about being able to identify a woman’s tattoos that acts as a sort of primer on who they are. I find them very fashion forward even as the world of proper fashion seems to move further and further away from them, and Williamsburg at large.

For me tattoos are sort of the ultimate in fashion accessories. They show a person who has confidence in their decisions, or at the very least has at one time or another had confidence in their decisions. Tattoos when done right are really a great extension, and sometimes a good starting point, of personal style. They are like a manifesto of how you expect to be percieved.

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Fall Styles Already in Stores

August 3rd, 2011 - 

It’s only August 3rd but fall styles are showing up everywhere and being promoted with sales. I recently took a trip to a local H&M to find a lot of heavier fabrics and fall colors in stock. It’s the perfect time to get your ensemble ready for after Labor Day. Here’s a look at some major trends that have been popping up, ready to fly off the shelves:

  • Orange. Yes, it was big already this spring and fall, but that was brighter iterations of it. For the fall, it’s more a pumpkin orange and it’s everywhere. A wool orange skirt on orange blazer would be the perfect addition to your outfit and make you stand out. Pair it with less bold colors and make it the only orange piece in the outfit so you don’t look like a big pumpkin.
  • Knit dresses. Knit, comfy dresses with simple designs and  shape are really in and popping up everywhere. You can be comfortable and look feminine too and that’s definitely the point of these designs.
  • Lace. Big last fall and making a comeback in very feminine, flirty ways. Think more of a soft look, not sexy lingerie lace but pink and white lace with a more modest feel.
  • Ruffles. Ruffle dresses, ruffle tops, even shoes with ruffles. It’s everywhere as an extra bit of pizzazz. Some women don’t like the look but if you like trying new and bolder things, go for it!
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Hair trend 2011: Double hair knot

February 15th, 2011 - 

I am noticing that with the beginning of 2011 new hair style trends are also paving their way. The main point is that hair accessories and other hair style things are not included to prepare a hair style like it was in 2010. No doubt, there is a little use of headbands but the larger push is towards natural styles.

One of these styles is double hair knot. In this hair style you just need to make knots. You must be remembering that some years back single know hairstyles were famous, but this time you just need to put one more knot to make the effect more interesting. This hairstyle just suits for autumn and fall winters and looks good both in wavy and straight hair.

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What do I wear this Spring?

February 6th, 2011 - 

It is that time of the year when the birds are chirping and the flowers are blossoming. It is also that time of the year when students want to wear clothes for their springbreak and women professionals want to dress colorful for the occasion.

What does one wear? Well it is mostly denim combination that is preferred during this time. Elle provides a range of products for the women who like to dress for the season.

Denim is defined as a cloth made out of coarse cotton that has a twill weave. It is most commonly available in most of the fashion outlets. Most common form of denims are jeans pants and shirts. They are very comfortable to wear and experience.

They give men a rugged look. There are various types of denim pants such as slim-fit, baggy fit, etc. Elle has fashionable denim dresses as shown in the picture here. Their motto seems to be if it is in fashion we are into it.

You should try it out….

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What’s in a bag?

February 4th, 2011 - 

Well look at this bag. Isn’t it just brilliant? I don’t know if it is the color or it is the sheer combination of the bag (Tiffany) color, its size, and the handle or maybe it is because of the Tiffany & Company brand associated with it.

It is called the Tiffany Bracelet Bag. The person carrying this bag would not require to wear so much of jewelry, the bag itself can substitute the bracelet. What more can one ask for? The lock is of the kiss-lock mechanism.

The hand-bag is from Italy. This is a satin bag, just imagine the texture. The bag has a ball chain handle making it convenient to carry. The bag drops to 3” by the ball chain handle. The bag always carries the signature blue satin from Tiffany. There are 8 beautiful colors variants in which this bag is available. Some of the colors are red, Tiffany blue (as you can see here), black pearl. The bag costs only US$ 795.

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Make Puffs with Bumpits: The Latest Style Icon

February 2nd, 2011 - 

Yes, beehive look is back and it is sure that every girl wants it especially those with flat hair. This is the only reason why hair accessories and other related things are filling up the markets like crazy. One of these hair accessories becoming hot favorite of girls is bumpits.

Bumpit is a useful thing to give volume to flat hair so now there is no need to back comb your hair to create puff. Also, back combing leads to hair breakage. Whatever is your hair color, a bumpit of matching color is there for you with different sizes.

To use bumpit, just part the section of your hair and insert the bumpit behind it. Now, with full caution lay your hair on it to cover the bumpit. You can also leave it like this or pin up your hair with a bob pin. If you need extra volume, just use two bumpits in a row.

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The All-Important Pants Roll

July 14th, 2010 - 
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The All-Important Pants RollIn 2nd  grade it was all about pegging one’s pants properly. In the ‘80s, it was called the “French roll.” Then later, we learned about rolling pants as a way of communicating whether one was interested in buying or selling drugs in the urban environment.

Now the high-water look is back, not for classroom popularity or less-than-legal purchases, but for high fashion! This masculine shabby chic style is currently being sported by trendsetting ankles from Silverlake in LA to Bushwick in NYC.

Style arbiter Jim Moore, GQ’s creative director, urges that the roll should look somewhat unintentional. “Consider how Johnny Depp might roll his pants.”

The look is likely attributable to  1. the ongoing style romance with a slightly impoverished look, in which one imitates the togs of an artist squatting in a loft in an abandoned factory and separated into different “rooms” with the help of thin partitions and  2. the popularity of fabulous shoes and sneakers for men and women alike. Don’t hide those bad boys under boot-cut cuffs! Show them off!

In the summertime, a nice set of rolled cuffs is also a great way to keep cool while out on the street or warm up again once you get into a chilly air conditioned office or movie theater. Viva La French Roll!

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Shorts, Shorts, Shorts!

June 28th, 2010 - 

It’s officially summertime, and you know what that means. It’s hot. If you are like the rest of us, you wear shorts during the summer. Here are some ideas for how to keep cool and show off your legs.

Leather: black shorts with studs on them are faux biker, and look really good.

Tie-waist: like a skirt, but not really, you won’t need  a belt with these cute ties, and they come in a variety of lengths and styles.

Denim: more relaxed, it doesn’t mean that you can’t dress these shorts up. Pair with a white top and designer shoes for women, perhaps gladiator heels, for a night out on the town.

Ethnic prints: tribal patterns on denim and batik shorts are funky and fun.

Evening: Sequins and satin are way classy and can even be worn to work.

Hot pants: a shorter short, these come in a variety of styles and colors. With a high waist, you can get creative with the different kinds out there.

There you have it, we’ve pretty much run the shorts gamut. Pair some shorts with Ed Hardy bags and designer shoes for women and you have an outfit that is ready to roar.

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