As the weather becomes hotter, even hotter than the year before, summer slowly begins to creep in. In order to beat the heat, there is only one fashion trend you need to consider: Gauze dresses, lots of them. The gauze dress is made from loosely-woven cotton, much like the type you normally see in hospital […]
Many women have been channeling their inner 80’s with the revival of leggings and it seems it will not go away easily. And perfectly so, because these leg wear can be worn on different occasions, they also now come in different colors and styles to flatter every body type. However, choosing the best pair of […]
When it comes to applying make-up, the most tedious would probably be around the eyes. After all, it is the first part of the body a person normally sees when facing you. In fact we can experiment a lot with eye make-up, having your eyes sparkle in more ways than one.One of the trendiest eye make-up styles is the smoky eye, when the eyes appear sexy using only black eye shadow. The problem, however, is that putting it wrongly would only make you look like getting punched in the eye. Here is an e…
Prep up the fashionista in you as you put on the hottest trends for this year’s spring.Curves – Women with hourglass or pear-shaped bodies should never shame themselves into wearing dresses that would hide their curves. There are many options out there that look great on any size, as long as you play up what you like about your body. Backpacks – It’s the 90s all over again. Leather backpacks provide a utilitarian function for women who have a lot of multitasking at hand. Plus, its double straps …
New York Fashion Week is considered the “Olympics of Style” and has been the barometer of the hottest trends that will be all the rage in the coming months. Let us take a peek on what is in store for Fall-Winter of 2010. Vests – Jackets are so ten minutes ago. Layer your wardrobe with vests, whether it is men’s vests, velvet, sweater, or fur. Just tell the paint-bucket-carrying activists that the fur is faux and you will be fine. Colorblocking – In contrast to last season’s explosion of frill…
The holidays are fast approaching. And we all know that with the festive season comes a series of parties and events. That said your makeup should be just as festive and glamorous, and this is where we turn to the stars for inspiration. Celebrity makeup artists share their secrets to achieving that Holiday glow. Silver-Gold Eyes Tina Turnbrow, Mary-Louise Parker’s makeup maven, recommends trying a touch of silver and gold on eyelids, as seen on Charlize Theron and Leighton Meester. Her…
Marni’s medium sized shoulder bag is made of mustard-colored suede with silver-tone hardware and two brown leather top handles. It also has a detachable brown leather strap with a buckle to adjust its length. The bag has a light brown piping, pleating at the base, and a zip fastening at the top. Inside it zipped and pouch pockets and is fully lined with light brown shell plastic. Wear it to liven up a simple monochromatic ensemble. The shoulder bag’s dimensions are: Width 16″ / 41cm x Height…
Retinoids have long been a popular ingredient of anti-aging formulas. But as with everything there are two sides to the retinoid coin. ProsAccording to Dr. Leslie Baumann, a Miami dermatologist, “[retinoids] are are prescription drugs. For FDA approval, drug companies have to do scientific studies that absolutely prove retinoids get rid of wrinkles. It is the only thing on the market that has such concrete evidence.”Dermatologists disagree with the idea that retinoids make the skin thinner. Acco…
Eyebrows can drastically change the way you look. The wrong shape can make you look surprised or stern. But whether your eyebrows are thin elegant or thick and dramatic, you should always groom your brows. That said, here’s how to perfect your brows at home:ToolsYou will need the following tools:Eyebrow brushEyebrow scissorsSharp, slanted-edged tweezersEybrow pencilEyebrow gelFirst, brush your eyebrows upward and trim the hairs. Next shape your brows. To make it even, make sure that the space b…
Most adults do not get the required 8 hours of sleep a night. The result of sleep deprivation is evident in the worn out appearance. But since the chances of changing our lifestyle and sleep patterns are fairly small, the least we can do is to look rested. Here is how to achieve that bright-eyed look:MoisturizeFirst, moisturize. Use a strong moisturizer in the morning, and apply a lighter cream throughout the day. Avoid applying foundation too thickly, or it will look like a mask. Opt for a tint…
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