During the winter when it is cold and dry it is easy to experience razor bumps or burn, other known as those pesky red bumps that appear on your calves, shins, and bikini area. Wouldn’t it be ideal if shaving went a little more smoothly (yes, pun intended) and you didn’t have to deal with those dreaded little bumps that itch, hurt, and irritate your skin? Thankfully there are a few tips that will help you achieve smooth skin, without those dreaded bumps. With a little bit of prep time you can say goodbye to those pesky bumps and hello…
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With an upcoming film adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s popular 1925 novel,The Great Gatsby, slated for a summer 2013 release, Art Deco, “flapper” style is making a major comeback on the fashion scene. If you are at all familiar with the book or 1970’s theatrical adaptation, you’re aware that the trend sparked by the film’s imminent release is luxury and opulence down to the tiniest detail.
Fashion paralleled what was happening in the United States in the 1920’s or “Golden Twenties”: women experienced a new found freedom and the right to vote, new technology like the invention of the automobile…
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Headbands and hair accessories like barrettes, hair pins, and hair clips can be a glamorous addition to any outfit when worn correctly. Hair accessories have been dominating the runways for several seasons now, but they also dominated our elementary school classrooms years ago. They are practical for working out, but ‘practical’ is very different from ‘fashionable’. If you adhere to the following guidelines, you’re sure to look like a sophisticated fashion maven instead of a woman confused about what’s appropriate for her age.
Size Matters:
When it comes to hair accessories, size definitely matters. Oversized bows and flowers look…
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The output can be beautiful and magical when fashion designers reinterpret the style of another era. Ralph Lauren’s 2012 fall/winter collection captured the sparkling optimism of the 1920’s, PPQ channeled the “Swinging 60’s” for the line’s spring/summer 2013 collection with high necklines, jumpsuits, stripes, metallics, and psychedelic prints, and Anna Sui took her inspiration for fall 2012 from a decade not far away to be forgotten- the 1990’s.
It’s common knowledge that the fashions of each decade imitate real life; designs reflect greatly on the economy, culture, and other factors. Fashion in film, too, reflects the time in which the…
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Have you ever encountered this situation? Its 40 degrees and windy, but you’re about to head out the door to go to a cocktail party (or to a Thanksgiving dinner!) Proper party attire dictates that you wear a dress that’s short- about knee length. How do you make it to the party without freezing?
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In the winter, tights can be a girl’s best friend, but sometimes they can be a little boring. Sure you’re thankful to have something covering your legs, and there are many styles of tights available, but most of these styles are thin- not thick and…
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Of course owning and using your hair extensions are great, but what if you want to grow out your own mane so that you can add some extra thickness to your hair do’? It’s frustrating at times if your tresses just won’t grow, but that’s where vitamins come into play. If you can’t grow out your hair due to stress, medical conditions, or you have bad nutrition, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate your health and incorporate a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet while taking the right vitamins will ensure positive hair health and help you grow out your hair.
B Vitamins…
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Every girl wants her hair to look beautiful and flowing, like Pocahontas as she stands on the cliff waving goodbye to John Smith, are we correct? It’s easy to admire from afar, or from your sofa, how Disney princesses have hair that’s not achievable and not to mention has tresses that are so gorgeous it’s unfair. After all, we all want our hair to look like Pocahontas, Sleeping Beauty, and other princesses. Their hair seems to blow effortlessly through the wind – are we right?
It may seem like a nice concept to achieve locks like this, but it takes a little…
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During the spring and summer time bangs are extremely high maintenance due to the added heat and wetness that comes with these seasons. However, during the fall and winter time bangs are just as high maintenance too! Why, might you ask? Well, the culprit is a single word: oil. Oil unfortunately takes away from perfectly kept bangs and threatens to ruin our gorgeous hairstyles too. Instead of letting oil get the best of you though, fight back! Here’s how:
The first thing you must consider is that bangs may not be for you. If you have an oily scalp, oily skin,…
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Happy Halloween! We hope you have a fun filled day and enjoy putting together your Halloween day look and then switching up a few things up for a night time outfit too! If you desire to keep your Halloween look simple and low key there’s a way to keep your look both down to earth and beautiful too. Make your lips look bold and be a hit of the party, even if it is just on your sofa watching a favorite Halloween flick instead of heading outside.
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Dark, berry hued lips were a huge trend on the 2012 fall…
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All sorts of new trends in eye makeup premiered on the 2012 fall/winter runways, but one of the most noticeable and electrifying looks involved cobalt blue eye makeup. Notable examples of this royal trend were seen on the runways of L’Wren Scott, Anna Sui, and Stella McCartney. Although each designer used the same color, makeup artists applied it in completely different ways though the use of eyeliner, eye shadow, or mascara. Each application gave each collection a different feeling and vibe.
Cobalt Blue Winged Eyes at Anna Sui Were Marvelously Mod:
Talk about a look that requires some fashion bravery!…
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