Fringe Grows Up For Fall

Fringe is not entirely new for this season, but has returned this fall with a grown-up refinement.  Choose a fringed style that looks more luxurious than bohemian.  We love how fringe is incorporated into these pieces to make them come alive in a sophisticated way (no cowgirls here!).

The Roberto Cavalli military-inspired grey jacket with black leather trim ($2,435 at Neiman Marcus) is polished and modern; the black leather fringe is just a finishing touch to an already modern and sophisticated design.

The studded and fringed Manolo Blahnik boots ($1,350 at Neiman Marcus) are softened and luxurious in creamy, winter-white suede with delicate, laser cutouts at the cuff. And the Prada fringed bag ($2,450 at Bergdorf Goodman) is a change of pace from the de rigueur, oversized, fringed hobo.  The juxtaposition of streamlined feminine shape with bohemian fringe and edgy hardware detailing culminates in a fashion-forward bag, perfect for day or night.  To maintain the sophisticated vibe of these pieces, let them be the focal point of your look, keeping everything else streamlined and simple. Happy shopping!

via Fringe Grows Up For Fall | iTrend Plus.

Item of the Week: Byte by Teso Fur Cuff Arm-Warmer Gloves

With chilly mornings soon extending into chilly days, our thoughts turn to the dilemma of bundling up in the chicest way possible. Enter these super cool gloves by Byte by Teso ($495 at Neiman Marcus). Cashmere-lined buttery soft leather gloves are combined with fox fur cuffs and long ribbed wool armwarmers. Wear them long with a puffer vest (the stretchy knit will conform to the shape or your arm) for a chic off-duty look, or scrunch them down for a fit more like traditional gloves and wear them any time, anywhere. We love how the smart combination of textures and colors come together to add spunk and a touch of luxury to any cold-weather ensemble. Happy shopping!

via Item of the Week: Byte by Teso Fur Cuff Arm-Warmer Gloves | Runway Trends.

Roberto Venuti Footwear Fall 2010 Collection

Roberto Venuti Footwear Fall 2010 collection has surprised me with its simplicity and elegance. Shoes of classic styles, modern ankle boots, warm but beautiful high boots – all these look great.

The brand was founded in 1927 as a small family business. The originator was Roberto Venuti who soon became very famous in his home town. But he wanted more people to know about his fantastic footwear. Many years ago the small business turned into a bigger one and started manufacturing Haute Couture. So now we have a chance to enjoy the shoes of high quality and interesting design – the result of long-term development of skill and handicraft.

via Roberto Venuti Footwear Fall 2010 Collection – MillionLooks.com.

Hair Color Trends and Tips for 2011

2011 is coming up, so you need to get everything down pat in order to stay in vogue! That’s why we decided to focus your attention on hair color trends for 2011 as you know hair color can play a very significant role when it comes to changing your look. For perfect hair color one should match it to the skin tone and eyes perfectly so our hair color trends and tips for 2011 will definitely help you to choose a hair color for your new look to enhance your natural beauty.

Who doesn’t dream of a luxury hair color that accentuates beauty of the hair enhancing the complexion and facial features? And hallelujah, nowadays that’s possible to get as the hair dye makers have developed a vast palette of hair dye shades just so they can suit every complexion and all the latest fashion tendencies.

Choosing right hair color is not an easy task, but with our hair color tips you’ll definitely find the perfect hair color for you. Follow hair color trends 2011 and turn to a professional stylist for best results.

One thing you should learn is naturalness as it is an absolute key word in fashion for 2011 and when it comes to choosing a hair color you are to be guided by naturalness as well in order to be trendy in the forthcoming 2011 year.

Red hair color is an absolute trend for 2011! This hair color is a perfect choice for freckled women to get an adorable look. You can opt for a more natural look or go dramatic with flashy hair coloring. But be very careful as uber bright red hair color will highlight all the possible flaws on your face.

Blonde hair color is another one that is uber- popular alternate for 2011 as we know that blonde hair has a certain zest which enhances the sex appeal. There is such a great variety of blonde shades to choose from and I must admit 2011 is that year when you can get any shade. It means you will be in vogue irrespective of the blonde hair color selected.

As for brown hair color, it suits most skin tones so they are always utterly popular and the 2011 is no exception. There are a great variety of brown hair color shades to choose from depending on what suits your complexion, from dark chocolate brown to light caramel. If you have swarthy or a little bit tanned skin complexion go for a wonderful coffee or taffy brown hair color.

And finally black that is a permanent trend when it comes to hair color. In 2011 black is a great alternate for women whose complexion is pale as well as a bit tanned. But be very carefully as this hair color doesn’t suit everybody. But if you have fair skin tone and blue eye, don’t hesitate, black hair color would perfectly suit you!

And the only thing you should adopt that regardless to hair color you’ve chosen (even if it perfectly suits you) all the efforts would be vain without a proper hair care!

via Hair Color Trends and Tips for 2011 | Ourvanity.com – Beauty and health secrets for everyone.

Kim Kardashian’s most discussed ‘asset’: fake or real?

What is Kim Kardashian’s most discussed ‘asset’? Of course her plum and most discussed rear end, which is the envy for many women. It is still a debatable question  – whether it is fake or real? Based upon the numerous photos from different years there is no evidence that it was enhanced surgically. So another question rises – how can one get Kim Kardashian’s most discussed ‘asset’?

If you see and compare the older pictures of Kim Kardashian and her newer pictures it gets clear that her figure has remained intact for the exception of minor weight fluctuations. Besides Kardashian sisters all have curvy figures so it’s sure natural.

If you want to get such butt as Kim Kardashian’s do lunges, squats and step-ups. It is important to build muscles and train them in order to get bigger butt. Make your workout plan with the focus on the butt-building. Add weights to squats and hold them at the shoulders level. Do kick-backs: stand on one leg and kick the other one back so that your butt squeezes into bubble. Repeat 10 times for each leg, do 3 or 4 sets. Spend 15 minutes on Stair Master everyday as it is not hard and takes little time.

Hiking, biking and running are also great at sculpting your butt. Besides these are good cardio exercises that can help you lose weight. The main butt-building exercise is squats so make sure they are in your workout plan. Kim doesn’t like dieting so her curves come from her love of food. So you can get bigger butt by gaining weight, but in order to keep it in shape and size that you want, you need to stabilize and try maintaining comfortable weight while sculpting your butt for rounder shape like Kim Kardashian’s.

Choose the right clothing. Shiny and light-colored fabrics add volume to your figure. Big complicated patterns and prints also do the trick. Stay away from black and dark-colored clothes. Also avoid pants without pockets on the backside as they add size and volume to your butt as well as ruffles, bows and any other embellishments.

via Kim Kardashian’s most discussed ‘asset’: fake or real? | Ourvanity.com – Beauty and health secrets for everyone.

How to get noticed by photographers

If it’s not the cluster of photographers in the background that catches your eye, it will be the successful blend of colours and textures that so well embody the spirit of fall. Feathers, silk, a textured knit scarf, and a fur backpack are worn with that off-duty model nonchalance. So to get noticed by the street style brigade? You don’t have to be over-the-top; just uniquely stylish. And often it comes down to the right key pieces.

via How to get noticed by photographers: street fashion photo.

In the Mix: Cool Winter Accessories

Nordic knits, shearling and even feathers top our shopping lists as the weather gets cooler.

American Living for JC Penney bag, $60, jcp.com

J Dauphin cuff, $795

DKNY heels, $495, dkny.com

Citrine by the Stones necklace, $390, bythestones.com

via Best WInter Fashion Accessories – Knit, Shearling and Feather Accessories – Marie Claire.

Baked Moonshadow Trio By Sephora

Sephora’s baked eyeshadow trios come in six different colorways. Here is Meteor Shower:

What it does:

These super-smooth formulas deliver cosmic amounts of diamond dust shimmer.

Each trio is composed of three harmonized shades that blend easily to create a perfect smoky eye with a super sparkly finish.

What else you need to know:

Used wet, each shade’s payoff is intensified to give a bolder effect; the dark shade can be used as an eyeliner.

Contains soothing green tea extract to deliver anti-oxidant properties.

via Baked Moonshadow Trio By Sephora | Hello Beautiful.

Anne Hathaway Covers Vogue November 2010

One of the most charming actresses of Hollywood, Anne Hathaway graces the first page of the fashion bible, Vogue November 2010 issue. She looks more than stunning, she looks perfect on the cover wearing a chic Oscar de la Renta voluminous gown.

In the pictorial for Vogue November 2010 edition Anne Hathaway wears a number of luxurious dresses created by best designers. The polka dot gown is the most attractive, besides, it accentuates the beauty of the actress.

via Anne Hathaway Covers Vogue November 2010 – MillionLooks.com.

10 Facts From Fashion History We Didn’t Know

Fashion industry has a lot of secrets we don’t know. Here are just 10 of those. Some are funny, others are simply interesting.

Fact 1. Everyone has seen buttons on sleeves of jackets but few people know that it was Napoleon Bonaparte who introduced this idea. He ordered his tailors to sew buttons to sleeves so that soldiers didn’t mop their running noses using sleeves.

Fact 2. Kids’ fashion now is as important as women’s or men’s one because every mother wants her child to look beautiful and trendy. But did you know that kids’ fashion was first started only around 200 years ago? Before that happened children had had to wear the smaller copies of men’s and women’s designs.

Fact 3. Up to the 19th century there were no models, and designers had to use little dolls to demonstrate their creations to customers. It was a good idea because designers didn’t have to spend a lot of money for runway shows and little fabric was necessary to make those garments.

Fact 4. Many celebrity men wear beards now (Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, etc.) However, if they had lived in Russia when Peter the Great was the tsar they would have paid a special tax for their beards. This tax was introduced to make Russian men shave their beards and look in a more European way.

Fact 5. Modern tanga and thong were first made in New York by order of mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia. The mayor felt outraged when saw that dancers performed without underwear and ordered to sew tiny panties for them to cover the nudity.

Fact 6. Hand-made items are considered very fashionable and valuable now because these are absolutely excusive. But up to 1850 70% of people used to make clothing for themselves. Fashion was not important, comfort was what mattered.

Fact 7. Modern women can’t live without jewelry. But it was men who started wearing jewelry in the first place to demonstrate their social status.

Fact 8. Short haircuts are pretty ordinary nowadays and no one gets surprised when a girl with short hair passes him by. Nevertheless, it hasn’t been always like this. Some time ago only unfaithful wives used to wear short hair. The hair was cut short to mark the stamp of infamy.

Fact 9. You might have noticed that being pregnant is very popular in Hollywood now. (Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Kelly Preston, Christina Applegate, etc.) However, this trend is not new actually. In the 15th century pregnancy was so fashionable that girls who didn’t expect babies used to put small pillows under their clothing to create the illusion of baby-bumps.

Fact 10. Today natural bushy eye brows are in vogue, but during the Renaissance period fashionistas used to shave their brows off. A good example of this trend is Mona Lisa picture.

via 10 Facts From Fashion History We Didn’t Know – MillionLooks.com.