Showing posts with label Fashion Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion Week. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2013

The Most Beautiful Prom Hairstyles - Look Stunning For Your Big Night

Beautiful Prom Hairstyles
You already have the dress, the accessories, the shoes - and a guy already asked you to be his date for the prom. What else is missing? Whether you would like to be the prom queen, the belle of the ball or if you just want to look like a princess in the eyes of your date, you do need to complete your look with the most suitable hairstyle.
Here, we will take a look at some hairstyle do's and don'ts for prom night, what you need to do to prepare your crowning glory prior to the big event, and how you can match your prom hairstyle with the rest of your look.
Hairstyle Do's & Don't for Prom Night
First, let us take a look at some of the hairstyle do's and don't that you need to keep in mind if you would like to keep your hair in tiptop shape for prom night.
Do's:
- Do opt for fabulous accessories for your hair.
Although you shouldn't overdo it, you can turn your crowning glory into the highlight of your look by choosing oh-so-fab hair accessories like stick-on-jewels, fancy combs, fresh flowers or even chopsticks if you want to go Oriental!
- Do match your hairstyle with your prom dress and the rest of your look.
If you're wearing a strapless evening gown, for example, you might want to wear your hair in a sexy updo. If you're going for a romantic look, a classic French braid or a loose chignon might do the trick.
- Do make a few hairstyling trials prior to your prom night.
You shouldn't put off deciding what your prom hairstyle would be for the last minute - make sure to have a trial hairstyling session - whether it's with the help of a stylist, a friend or you can even practice doing it yourself!
Don'ts:
- Don't still be washing or styling your hair when your date is about to arrive!
- Don't do some drastic changes with your hair about a week or two before your prom night, like cutting or coloring it differently.
A Wide Array of Prom Hairstyles to Match the Rest of Your Look
So what types of prom hairstyles can you consider wearing for your prom night? Here are a few classic and modern prom hairstyle ideas:
1. Braided Hairstyles
There is a wide array of braided hairstyles that you can choose from, including French braid, micro braids, coiled braids, braided updos and thick braids. Choose one that will perfectly frame the shape of your face and give you that romantic princess look.
2. Long Hairstyles
You can wear your long hair sleek straight, super curly or in a slightly wavy fashion.
3. Sedu Hairstyles
Sedu hairstyles are actually suitable for those with natural African-American hair. What the Sedu hairstyling equipment will do is give your hair a smooth, straight and naturally sleek look without having to spend hours in the salon. This is also perfect for women who have naturally curly or wavy hair.
4. Short Hairstyles
You probably cannot get away with attending a prom wearing Kate Gosselin's version of the mullet if you have short hair - but there are plenty of other hairstyles which are prom-worthy. The short bob, short micro-braids if you have natural hair, the layered short cut - you can even go for a spiky short hair style if you think that you can get away with it!
5. Updo Prom Hairstyles
Finally, you can opt to wear updos for your prom night. As mentioned earlier, this is a great hairstyle to wear if you're donning an off-shoulder or a tube-styled gown.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Top Wedding Day Beauty Questions Answered

Wedding Day Beauty
Every bride wants to look fantastic on her wedding day. For that matter, so do her bridesmaids. Get all the answers to your top wedding day beauty questions here.
What Can I Do With Thin Hair? There are many beautiful wedding hairstyles out there, but it seems like most of the models have thick, lustrous hair that the average woman can only dream of. If you have the money, getting professional hair extensions is the best way to add fullness to your mane. As a bonus, the extensions will last several months and look fabulous on your honeymoon. If you intend to work only with the hair you already have, your stylist can add fullness by backcombing hair at the roots and curling it with a large barrel curling iron before pinning it into an updo (the actual hairstyle does not need to look curly, by the way). Opt for a headpiece which will not slip out of thin hair, such as a headband.
Can I Tell My Bridesmaids How To Do Their Hair And Makeup? In a word, no. Your bridesmaids are grown women, and should be trusted to do their hair and makeup in a tasteful and appropriate manner. Besides, the days of cookie cutter attendants are over; these days, they show their personal style with different dresses, unique bridesmaid jewelry, and eclectic bouquets. However, it would be okay for the bride to gently nudge her 'maids into the desired direction. For instance, you could request formal hairstyles or glamorous makeup, but nothing so specific as an updo or smoky eyes and red lipstick. If you would like to give your bridesmaids a slightly more cohesive look, give them a pretty jeweled comb to wear that complements their unique crystal bridesmaid jewelry. Then let each one decide how to style her hair in the fashion that looks prettiest on her.
How Can I Cover A Tattoo? Oops - did you get a little butterfly on your shoulder during spring break in Florida while you were in college? Don't worry - no one has to see it if you don't want them to, even if you are wearing a strapless gown. There are a number of excellent products available which are specifically designed to cover tattoos. They are a much heavier makeup than regular concealer, and are usually available in custom blended shades. When applied properly, the makeup should not smear or get on your wedding dress. If you only care about covering your tattoo for the wedding ceremony, the simplest option is to wear a shrug over your dress.
What Do I Do About A Pimple? The stress of planning a wedding can unfortunately cause a woman to break out, just when she wants to look her best. If you have a few days until the wedding, the most important thing is to keep your hands off the blemish, so you do not make it worse. Use either a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid blemish fighter. Look for a non-drying formula designed for adult skin. Cool compresses can help to diminish the size of the pimple, and concealer can cover the redness. If you wake up the day before your ceremony with a whopping zit on your forehead, the best cure of all is to run straight to the dermatologist for a cortisone injection, which will start to shrink the blemish almost immediately. Brides who know that they are prone to untimely breakouts should consider a regimen of monthly facials and an anti-acne skincare system at least six months before their wedding as a preventative measure.
How Can I Hide Tan Lines? Oops, did you get a tan lines that will show when you wear your wedding dress? These are actually an easy problem to fix. Some women swear by spray tans or using a self-tanning cream to even out their skin tone. However, even the best products can react with the oils in your skin and turn orange, so always do a test run a few weeks before your wedding. If sunless tanners do not work for your skin, just dust a bronzing powder over the white lines to blend them into your tan shoulders. When using either method, be sure that the colors of your face, neck, and chest are all blended together seamlessly for a picture perfect look.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Pinteresting Now Takes on DIY Beauty, Fashion and Health

Fashion and Health
The social media platform Pinterest is an incredible source for well, anything you'd ever want to know. With so many categories to browse through, you can easily spend hours perusing the website. I know I have spent more time than I'd be willing to admit pinning fashion ideas, hair, and beauty tips in my favorite area of all, DIY. If you haven't checked out the website already, be prepared to spare at least an hour of your time because it really is an endless treasure trove of inspiring things.
Hair and Beauty
Again, my favorite part of Pinterest is their DIY category and this certainly extends to areas of hair and beauty. I have never been too creative with my own hairstyles, but with step-by-step instructions at my fingertips, I figured why not give it a try? There are so many great tips, it's hard to find something that doesn't appeal to me. With Pinterest, everything that's there has already been pre-filtered by the members that post them to the site. This saves me so much time from scouring the Internet myself.
My favorite things to look at in hair and beauty are pins that aim at taking the mysticism out of seemingly hard to achieve looks. For instance, the hair bow, which I was able to recreate in a matter of minutes on the first try. Other favorites in these categories include ways to maintain your cosmetics and skincare products. The other day I just found a way to repair my broken compact powders and eye shadows by simply breaking it apart, adding alcohol and letting them dry.
Fashion
I have so many items on my to-do list of DIY fashion projects. In fact after discovering so many brilliant ideas on Pinterest, a friend of mine and I are planning to designate an entire day to crafting. One of my favorite ideas is to create your own studded garments, simply by gluing on the pieces yourself. I plan to do this with a pair of old shoes that could definitely use some updating. I myself have no skill whatsoever with a sewing machine, but for those of you that are, Pinterest has tons of posts on how to create your own stylish clothes.
I managed to preserve a favorite bra of mine that had it's under wire protruding from the side by using a really simple method. I used some strips of moleskin that I bought at the drugstore and applied them sparingly to the problem area. The strips have the same sort of texture and color that my bra has so it blended in well and did a great job of preventing any further damage (to me and my bra).
Health
I have found a ton of interesting tips to improve the health of my skin. Most of the things posted on the site are either free or very inexpensive, which I of course love. This includes an acne spot treatment and/or mask that consists of dissolved aspirin and water that supposedly reduces redness and swelling associated with acne as well as prevents any future outbreaks.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Womens Fashion In Our Daily Lives

women's fashion daily
Today's fast-paced woman is in need of fashionable yet comfortable styles that would complement the ever growing changes in a woman's lifestyle. Fashion has evolved throughout the years and has not only determined the trends in that particular era, but has also created history and highlighted the most important events in a certain decade. Fashion is not only a part of the history - it has also made history and mirrored different times.
Fashion depends mainly on what kinds of clothes are applicable to be worn to certain places and occasions. However, with different social and political revolutions, the evolution of fashion goes beyond what we put on our backs and also on how and what people think in a certain country or time. Apart from this, certain groups have a certain "look" and feel depending on the fashion that they project. It is the overall impression that is created by merely looking at the expressive creativity encompassing clothes, accessories, jewellery, beauty and hairstyles.
Because of the differences in influences and social status, fashion also depends on the availability of materials challenging resourcefulness and creativity of every individual. In addition to this, the character and sensibility of an individual may also be reflected in the sedimentary level of fashion. The outward expression of ideals and beliefs of individuals are well-spoken for without the need of words. Fashion is the kind of art that may alter or conceal certain characteristics of an individual while still bringing out the authenticity of one.
With migration and the change of socio-political mentalities, styles have spread around the world. Tribal and native designs have been mixed and matched with modern designs. Different prints have been created to complement different styles and personalities. Contrastingly, bold colours and big flashy designs have also been popularised as opposed to the conservative, lacy designs of earlier times.
Because most societies require a strong and stiff demeanour to match how men are viewed, clothes are designed and created in this style. Men's fashion usually is created out of need and is usually designed for utility in non-corporate jobs. Women's fashion however, has expanded from functionality to design and style. Because of women's emotional and expressive nature, it has solicited the attention and admiration of the opposite sex. This in turn has provided emotional gratification to the women. Apart from personal taste, the sophistication and totality of how clothing and accessories are carried by women are given importance and are even sometimes gauged as the intensity and extremity of womanhood.
In the increased popularity of consumerism, women's fashion has gone beyond the traditional goals of clothing and design. It has also encompassed the heights of business and marketing. Most luxury brand campaigns are targeted toward the female population. With this, consumers are provided a wide variety of choices. It has in general, made the corporate competition more difficult and stiff. With the number of products in the market today, it is not difficult for the modern woman to complement her lifestyle with fashion. Flowing with the times, fashion has changed how we lived and has and always will be a part of our continuous civilisation.