ACCESSORIES IN FASHION: DIAMONDS

JEWELLERY TO SUIT THE GENERATIONS

After watching the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Howard Hawks, the song "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" kept on repeating in my mind, which I am honestly content with. As flawless as Marilyn Monroe was when performing that song, the words itself was the eye-catcher.. or in this case the ear-catcher for me.

"But diamonds are a girl's best friend." - Marilyn Monroe

Diamonds for me have a certain décor to clothing, creating this elegant style for any outwear BUT can diamonds lose its quality and value with certain clothing styles? As zircon and rhinestones become an inexpensive substitute to the "real thing" outfits become whether downgraded or upgraded. 

Now, you wouldn't wear a Harry Winston necklace with a tracksuit and you wouldn't wear a Tiffany & Co. bracelet to the beach or would you? So where is the line between an elegant and appropriate look for diamonds and the devalue of diamonds within an outfit?

Formal gowns, long satin gloves or wedding dresses are perfect for diamonds to compliment from my perspective, as the elegancy of the clothing becomes boosted with the elegancy of the diamonds. But formalwear isn't the only suitable outwear for diamonds. Age also grows with diamonds as well.

There's a quote from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's that I absolutely agree with by the infamous Audrey Hepburn. 

"Personally I think it'll be tacky to wear diamonds before I'm 30." - Audrey Hepburn

Although diamonds make formalwear elegant, the adult generation after 30 whom can afford the authentic jewellery have a more age appropriate agenda with the diamonds. Diamonds create an elegant and classic appearance whether it be earring, necklaces, bracelets or rings, creating a fabulous appearance to the outfit. 

HAIRSTYLES IN FASHION: SPRING 2012

HOT NEW HAIR TRENDS FROM SPRING 2012

This year has marked a significant beginning of a new fashionable decade. The fashion trends from the past have been revived and reignited which will break through this Summer, including hairstyle fashion trends. Hairstyles can be a mixture of long, short, curly, straight, coloured or shiny black, but they all have their own beauty.

In my perspective, Hair Fashion for Spring/Summer 2012 will include diverse colours and rich technical hairdressing skills. However, there is not much innovation on the type of cut, the hairstylist needs to invest more in styling hair. You want your hair to look simple, stylish but still exquisite.

Following the current fashion trends this spring, including florals and prints, you need to experiment with different hairstyles which show your tastes and skills to match your clothing. If you are ready to change the look for the new season, please see the hair trends 2012 to look for inspiration for a perfect make over!

There are several hair style trends that I fall in love with. There also some hot tips that I could post for each hairstyle which will help you match your hairstyles with the current fashion trends. These tips I have researched will not only give you beautiful hair, but will save your time and money as well.

The first style that everyone is used to is Glistening Hairstyle. 


In my point of view, this hairstyle is quite common as many people 'overlooked' the attraction of it, but sometimes it makes women look feminine, brighter and much younger.

According to what i have researched, in order to revive your hair's natural beauty and shine and make your glistening hair style look amazing, you can apply the following natural remedies for 7 consecutive days: 

1. Cinnamon, garlic and red onions 

Just take a bowl and add hot water, 4 cloves garlic and 2 chopped cinnamon sticks and onions into pieces, then boil the mixture for 15 minutes. Let the mixture cool and use this spice mixture to massage your scalp or shampoo. I have not tried to do it but lots of my friends did it and they got perfect results. 

2. Honey + Aloe

This treatment, you can combine the two ingredients together gently and it becomes a hair care formula rich in vitamins.

To do this, you need to shave gel from 3 aloe leaves then mix it with 2 tablespoons of honey and apply, then rub them all over your scalp. If possible, massage your scalp and let it stay on the skin for 20 minutes. Finally rinse with warm water. Repeat this simple measure daily for 1 week to give results which can be seen immediately.  I usually use this treatment because it is really easy and it works well for my hair. 

3. Potato + egg yolk + honey


For me, this is another easy way to enhance your hair. You can mix the popular components together to form a mixture for healthy hair.
First, you squeeze the juice of a medium potato. Then mix the potato juice with 1 egg yolk and 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply this mixture on your scalp and let it stay on for 25 minutes, then wash the hair with warm water.

4. Onion + white wine

I have not tried this one yet but it is also simple to do. The only thing you need to wait until the next day to apply the treatment. Cut the onion into small pieces, then add 1 cup of white rum into the bowl containing the sliced onion.

The next day, you remove the pieces of onion and then use this mixture to massage on the scalp. Let it stay on the hair for 30 minutes then rinse with warm water. 

ARE YOU A FASHION CRIMINAL?

ARE YOU A FASHION CRIMINAL?

Following the latest fashion trends is all good and well but what happens when you people make up their own fashion trends that soon turn into fashion don’ts!

The first fashion don’t…..is the issue of short shorts, yes shorts are in and yes they look good but shorts riding so far up that your underwear is longer is just not a good look. Wear clothes that suit your body and that people can not see body parts that are not supposed to be seen.

Another major fashion crisis which just doesn’t seem to be impressing the fashion world is…….is the ugg boots. Yes they may warm and yes they be comfy….but ugg boots should not be worn with shorts and definitely not be worn with dresses. Ugg boots are the warmth of winter not the fashion trend of summer. So ladies lets keep the uggies for the winter and whip those thongs out for the summer.

One of my fashion trends for 2012 is florals and prints. however, floral on floral and prints on prints are not so much a fashion trend-- more like a fashion don't. So choose your prints wisely ladies because who knows who will be watching around the corner.

So ladies think twice before you put your next outfit on….are you committing a fashion crime? Are you being a fashion criminal? 

ACCESSORIES IN FASHION: SHOES

SHOE-LOVERS vs SHOEICIDE

First things first, without the right footwear the clothing you are wearing would be incomplete. Just imagine walking down a red-carpet premiere barefooted. Not a good look unless it's summer bikini premiere.

Now everyone who has worn high heels, whether it is 9-inch to 15-inch heels, can understand that walking or running in heels can be somewhat painful.

So why do we do it?

Here in the photo I tested out my new Tony Bianco wedge boots on a terrain that one would most likely come across when they are wearing heels: Concrete streets and sidewalks that are elevated. These terrains can be a trek sometimes if you are walking upward on a hill, downhill or even on a flat terrain as the hard surface does not give that "bounce" in your step. 

BUT, the way heels make you look and feel is the reason why we use it to begin with. 

Now I know personally that I am not the tallest person around, so wearing heels makes me feel like a whole new person in the way I look as a whole or just my legs, which helps boost my self-esteem in wearing fashionable clothing around. Majority of my high heels are wedges or an ankle-boot style which I prefer when walking or running, especially the fact that my shoe size does not usually come around when purchasing heels (5.5 AU with a B width). With boots or wedges I have more security in maintaining my feet in the heel itself without injuring my feet or ankle. One of my main peeves in walking with heels is my feet slipping out of the shoe like Cinderella when trying to catch that last train. Another reason I would wear high heels would be the exercise motivation, now I know that it may not be the best way to strengthen the calf muscles but having your feet in a certain position that tenses those calf muscles really make a difference when I want definition. 

Me personally, depending on the mood, I am usually situated between a shoe-lover and a shoe-hater. From recent experiences when going out clubbing in the city where the terrain is not the best or levelled situation to walk in my high heels become the enemy of my feet and my thongs or ballet flats usually come to the rescue. Once before I twisted my ankle in 13-inch heels and it was not a fun trek back home throughout the whole night in the same heels. 

But in saying that, heels have honestly made a huge impact in the fashion industry, whether it is the design of the heel itself or how it compliments the clothing of the user. There are many different designs that have changed fashion and the clothing we wear. Not only has it changed how we look but also our mentality of how we should dress in accordance to the occasion or the surrounding environment. In my case, my self-esteem in my body figure boosts on what I wear with heels complimenting the shape and size of my legs. 

FOOD FASHION

BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS?

Fashions and food, two of the greatest things in the world combined into one. I love food and I love fashion. I used to watch Project Runway and loved the amazing challenges of using unconventional materials to create clothing. Half the time I preferred them more. They were more interesting, creative and brighter!

Look how elegant artichoke leaves can look! And the waffle pants are just amazing!

There is a food for every occasion. Artichoke dresses for formal, waffle pants for casual Fridays and these accessories by Fulvio Bonavia are versatile so they can be used for any occasion or just during the day. I would honestly use these accessories and clothes if they wouldn't spoil (I would probably eat my waffle pants and blueberry bag before I got to wear them). Each piece is obviously unique and no one else would have them. One of the things I love about fashion is that it can be made of anything and look just as good or better, plus it's always trying to reinvent itself.

2012 FASHION TRENDS

2012 FASHION TRENDS

Hey welcome to our fashion blog, the first blog will consist of the current fashion trends that have hit our city. These trends have come from many of our favourite fashion magazines including Elle and Vogue.

So the current most popular fashion trend straight from the runway is floral and prints have become a fashion must of this years runway as well as spreading to the recent music awards red carpet. These new prints turn basic pieces into something worth talking about.

Another fashion must is leather, in the recent fashion show Yves Saint Laurent walked her way out in an full leather outfit winning the crowd over. Either done up as a dress or ready to rumble as slick pants there is something for everyone.

 

The current colour of this season is the fairly new Oxblood which has hit the runways like it is going out of style. Elle, Vogue Fashion Show, Jason Wu and Prada have all made them top colours of their new designs and clothing. Prada created a oxblood leather shoe which has hit the runways with style.

 

One of our old school favourites is the turtleneck coming back in style. However the new version of these is slim, style and sophisticated due to the cold weather hitting our winter.

This fall the fabric that has captured our fashion designers is velvet. Rich and royal, it looks as good as it feels. 

2012 FALL FASHION RUNWAY!!! WATCH AND LEARN 

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