Sunday, October 6, 2013

THE MOST ANTICIPATED HAIR TRENDS FOR SPRING 2013

Outré hairstyles are fun to look at but don't necessarily translate well off the runway when you don't have a team of stylists at the ready. This season, there was no question that wearable looks had a major presence. That's not to say creativity wasn't on full display - we saw new ways to wear your ponytail (think low and wide), braid your braid (try a crisscross direction), slick your part and tie a know (tight!). And perhaps the most captivating trend this season? Hair accessories inspired by everything from blossoming flowers to sporty bands to beekeeper's headpieces, for when you want to just slip something on and make a statement.

TYING THE KNOT

Simple and striking are two ways to describe the tightly wound knots seen on the runway. As hairstylist Guido explained of his low chignon at Ralph Lauren, "It's a very chic, put-together style...This looks goes along with what I typically think we create in New York in that it's very American and wearable..." To master your twist, blow-dry hair straight, creat a clean centre part if wanted, and secure hair into a firm ponytail at the nape, spritzing with shine mist. From there, you can wrap the tail into any number of looks - a loop with the ends pointing up or tucked under, a round ballet bun, or the classic double knot - sealed with a shot of anti-frizz spray.

Featured: Altuzarra

MAKING THE BRAID

There's something endlessly appealing about a braid, especially when it was shown so many ways this season. Things got super intricate at Marchesa and Hervé Léger, where plaits crisscrossed the head or formed an equestrian harness across the back. The look was refreshingly simple at Balmain, with a single, slightly messy weave tied with an elastic (easy enough to do without a mirror) and at The Row, where hair was twisted back in two sections, mimicking a braided-like effect.

Featured: Marchesa

THE NEW LOW PONY

The modern ponytail was defined by two factors: it was positioned low, hovering just at or below the nape, and ironed straight, which beautifully emphasized the length of the tail. From there, variations came into play. At Michael Kors and Elie Saab, a wide hair band held strands in place while at Etro a black ribbon provided an elegant touch. Over at Akris, strands were pulled forward to form a round silhouette that framed the face, and at Elie Saab locks were subtly tucked behind the ears. As for which style you think is most chic, take your pick.

Featured: Akris

SO SLICK

Remember the "wet hair" trend from last spring? It's back but worn in a less drenched-from-the-ocean way. At Caroline Herrera, Loewe and Rodarte, hair was slicked down i nto graphic centre and side parts around the crown. At Nine Ricci, dewy strands were raked into a shiny French twist while at Thakoon and Alberta Ferretti, glossy "goddess" waves abounded.

Featured: Carolina Herrera

ROCK N' ROLL WAVES

Hairstylists took inspiration from nineties grunge backstage, giving hair a tousled effect that suggested the hair wasn't really "done" at all, but left loose and flowing with a natural bend. In reality, creating the look does require some effort. At Versace, hair pro Guido applied volumizing foam to damp hair and rough-dried with his fingers, scrunching up the ends before twisting strands into a bun and misting with aerosol hair powder for texture. After hair had set, he released the bun and sprayed with more powder for a "cool-girl" look that was sexy and "uncomplicated."

Featured: Versace

TOPPING IT OFF

Hair accessories have been dominating - and often stealing - the show for the third season running. This time around, there were sporty neon bands slipped on the head (Fendi), brass sculpted branches worn like a crown (Balenciaga), oversized fabric flowers tucked into ponytails (Rochas), pretty pearls draped down the nape (Chanel) and impossibly chic beekeeper-inspired headpieces (Alexander McQueen). Not feeling quite that bold? Look to the gorgeous printed scarves tied around the head (Dolce & Gabbana, Marc by Marc), which give your off-duty look a chic spin.

Featured: Dolce & Gabbana

UNDONE UPDOS

At shows like Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Chloé and more, it looked as if the models might have left the hair stations a bit too early - with strands only semi-fastened in place. Turns out, the effect was entirely intentional. So whether you're pinning your hair up into a twist, pulling it into a bun, or wrapping into a ponytail, there's something to be said from not making things too tidy. A little casual coolness goes a long way this season.

Featured: Bottega Veneta

Read more here: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair-articles/spring-2013-hair-trends#slide-1

THE BEST MAKEUP LOOKS FROM SPRING 2013 FASHION WEEK

When it come to beauty looks, bare is always beautiful - but so is a bit of colour on the face. Fortunately the spring shows offered us both options this season. Makeup artists swept brilliant shade of blue and green on the eyes at Stella McCartney and Versus, slicked vivid crimson hues on lips at Jason Wu and Burberry, then emphasized neutral lips and glowing skin at shows like Dolce & Gabbana. There were moments of major lashes and brows but all of that was balanced by softly smudge-in eyeliner backstage. To emphasize this mix of strong versus subtle, play up the features you want to draw attention to with colour - or a touch of sparkle (see Chanel, Gucci) - while keeping the rest of your look simple and glowing.

Red Signals

At first, it seemed like spring would be a season of pale lips. Then red colours hit with a bang, most noticeably at Burberry where models wore a creamy scarlet hue that generated major buzz. At Prada, makeup queen Pat McGrath went for a matte crimson, outlining the outermost part of lips in red pencil that accentuated the shape of the mouth (tip: this makes the lips look bigger and fuller). All told, the season's rouges ranged from pinky-red at Missoni and Oscar de la Renta to the classic power red at Jean Paul Gaultier to the dark and dramatic black cherry at Jonathan Saunders, proving the enduring appeal of being in the red.

Featured: Dolce & Gabbana

Eyeliner In Full Effect

Ever since that cat-eye trend hit last year, eyeliner has become a newfound essential. While there were examples of the retro flicked-up effect at Thierry Mugler and Miu Miu, the modern rim - a tight outline, softly smudged - dominated at shows like BCBG, Roberto Cavalli and Lavin. It's a downtown look that went a bit uptown at Chanel where makeup artist Peter Philips created striking contrast with his jet black liner by swiping on a platinum shadow over the lids, giving us inspiration for how to dress up a few simple strokes for day to night.

Featured: Lanvin

LUSH LASHES

From the inky, Twiggy-like fringe seen at Gaultier to the curled and combed up look at Gucci, it's time to have fun with your lashes this season. For the beauty adventurous, look to the chic-clumpy variety at Véronique Leroy, and our favourite, the heavy lashes offset with white liner - and nails to match - at Moschino.

Featured: Jean Paul Gaultier

THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL BROWS

Strong brows proved their staying power again. At Etro, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury went for a "fresh, clean" nineties-inspired look, which she created by filling in with M.A.C's Eye Brow pencils in Fling and Lingering. Meanwhile, Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheaux enhanced the arches of stunners like Arizona Muse at Anthony Vaccarello with the Estée Lauder's Automatic Brow Pencil Duo in Soft Brown. A handy pro tip: brush brow hairs down to find your natural shape, then fill in sparse areas with a pencil, using short, feathery strokes to shape and even out the contours of your brows.

Featured: Marc Jacobs

SEEING BLUE AND GREEN

A Mediterranean influence swept the shows, as makeup artists dabbed their eye makeup brushes in shades of turquoise, jade and vibrant aqua. Even though the references supposedly ranged from the psychedelic sixties at Moschino Cheap and Chic to bejeweled butterflies at Gucci, the look wasn't too wild or extreme for the every day wearer. Try a thin streak of green eyeliner seen at Stella McCartney or Kenzo, a saturated smear of sapphire on the base of lids like at Versus, or a colour-blocked etching of royal blue or teal a la Fendi. And for those moments of all-out glamour, place a few sparkles around your eyes like a Gucci model if you dare.

Featured: Versus

SKIN ALL AGLOW

Fresh, natural skin provided the perfect backdrop for the season's best looks. At Dolce & Gabbana, makeup artists Pat McGrath achieved a flawless "Sicilian summer" effect by applying liquid foundation with a brush, paying extra attention to the nose and forehead for an even effect. She followed that with a touch of concealer where needed and three different shades of blush - Dolce & Gabbana The Bluah in Sole, Mocha and Apricot - lightly swept across models' cheekbones to bring out that elusive inner glow. Good skincare goes a long way, too. Try a light-reflecting primer worn underneath makeup and a highlighter dabbed on the high points of your face.

Featured: Ralph Lauren

Read more here: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/spring-2013-makeup-trends#slide-1

SPRING 2013 TREND REPORT

STRIPES: It seems like walking the line is the big thing to do for the nest spring, with designers galore showing stripes. Thick or skinny, horizontal or vertical, it's a trend to watch.

CUTOUTS: With exposed patches of skin at the chest, waist, and everywhere else, it's clear that the cutout is having its sexy little moments come spring.

LACE: Used as both accent and the main attraction, lace was spotted all over spring 2013's runways.

LEATHER: As fashion-lovers turn toward fall trends, the spring 2013 collections have good news in store. Leather, big for autumn, won't be leaving the scene any time soon.

GRAY: Softer than stark white and less aggressive than midnight black, gray was a go-to shade on the spring runways.

EXPOSED MIDRIFFS: According to the spring runway forecast, a girl would do well to invest in some Pilates classes right about now. The exposed midriff is big for spring, as proved by a bevy of designers.

STRUCTURED SKIRTING: The runway showed a fierce loyalty to shape come spring. The peplum is sticking around, along with a range of molded, silhouette-making styles.

CHECKERBOARD: Simpler than plaid, the bi-colour geometric print is having its moment come warmer weather.

FLORALS: A perennial favourite, the floral print finds a romantic revival on the spring runways.

DEEP V-NECKS: Designers across the board are bringing sexy back. From Donna Karan to Dior, next spring is all about going low.

TAILORED SHORTS: Gowns and minis are runway constants, but shorts were the unsung star of Spring 2013 runways.

Read more here: http://www.elle.com/fashion/spring-2013-fashion-trends

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Kim Kardashian's Sexiest Post-Baby Looks

Read more here: http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/10/06/kim-kardashian-style-pics-post-baby-outfits-looks-cleavage/

MILEY CYRUS SHOWS UNDERWEAR IN SEE-THROUGH OUTFITS ON 'SNL'

Classic Miley! The scandalous singer had a lot to live up to as the host and musical guest of the Oct. 5 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' but with the help of a couple racy see-through outfits, she did not disappoint.

Miley Cyrus Gets Sexy On 'SNL'

Miley Cyrus' 'SNL' looks: Which is your favourite?

From gorgeous gowns to sexy dresses and everything in between, check out who dressed to impress and VOTE for who YOU think deserves to take home the best dressed title.

Kim Kardashian’s Sexy Paris Dress:

Bella Thorne’s ‘Latina’ Hollywood Hot Party Dress:

Sofia Vergara’s ‘Machete Kills’ Premiere Dress:

Read and see more here: http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/10/04/bella-thorne-latina-hot-hollywood-party-dress-best-dressed-pics/

Ignore the Selena Gomez label as you can see, it is obviously wrong.

AUTUMN/WINTER HAIR COLOURS WE'LL BE DYING OUR HAIR

THE REDS

THE RAVENS

THE BRUNETTES

THE BLONDES