Fashion
Latest fashion tips, 2010, 2011.
Oh Those Handbags, Compartment Syndrome
Oh Those Handbags, Compartment Syndrome
We have all been there. A purse is a very personal and important part of a girl’s life. We toil and agonize over our next “everyday” purse purchase. Our eyes glisten and our mouths salivate over the snips, clips, zips, pockets and pouches. The lining must be soft but supple. The straps must be the perfect length. Not to mention it has to just look cute.
So what’s with all the pockets and spaces and specially designated spots? They sucker me in every time! I look at my new potential shoulder buddy and I imagine how it will change my life. It has a spaces especially designed for my cell phone, mp3 player, pens and makeup. I could be the empress of organization! The contessa of clutter! All I have to do… is buy it.
Three months later, those pockets that once beckoned their promises of a better life are brimming with wrappers, receipts, ticket stubs and tampons. My cell phone? My mp3 player? Lost in the abyss of my life. Buyer’s remorse sets in and I realize that I am indeed a sucker for pockets.
After a self-intervention I said no more! I scoured department stores and designer boutiques with one goal in mind. No more compartments! After weeks of searching, I found a simple and stylish shoulder bag with just enough space for all my essentials. Instead of a compartment for the larger bulkier items, I purchased an additional wristlet to hold those little items that used to tinkle and jingle in every nook and cranny. The result? The simplicity and organization I have searched for my entire a life.
Choosing Accessories for Every Outfit, 2010 & 2011 Tips
Choosing for Every Outfit
One problem with choosing accessories is finding something that goes with every outfit that you have. Here are a few tips to spice up your outfits using accessories and for choosing the perfect accessories year round.
One thing to keep in mind when choosing accessories is that if you want them to go with almost anything, you want them to either be neutral or to have a lot of different colors in them so that they match almost anything.
For example, say that you had a choice between three necklaces. One is a pretty black necklace with a turquoise drop, the other is a soft brown leather necklace with amber drops and the last is a pink bead necklace.
Based on these choices, your best bet would be the leather necklace. Not only is the necklace itself neutral, but so is the amber. You can easily pair the necklace with other neutrals or blues or purples, or almost anything else that you would like.
Now, on the other hand, say that you had a green bead necklace and a rainbow necklace. Which would you choose?
The obvious option is the rainbow necklace. You are then able to pair it with any color or neutral that you wish, without the added problem of trying to match it.
However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy necklaces that follow one color scheme—keep in mind that if your wardrobe follows a certain color scheme (say you look amazing in blue and so three-fourths of your wardrobe is blue), then you can purchase jewelry in that color scheme, or something close like purple or green. It’s all based off the color wheel—all it takes is a little bit of imagination and thought on your part.
Chemical Makeup, How To Protect Your Skin And Health in 2010 & 2011
Chemical Makeup, How To Protect Your Skin And Health
For years, makeup has been manufactured in a standard way, often meaning that they contain harmful chemicals. It is becoming an increasingly important issue, especially since the age that girls are starting to use makeup is decreasing steadily. In order to protect your skin and health there are a number of things you can do.
Know your products:
You have probably been in that situation where you go to the cosmetics store and there is a sales representative from a leading brand trying to convince you that their product is great. Instead of getting caught in the hype you should get to know your products. Always read the labels and see what it contains. If you see an extended list of things you can’t pronounce, chances are those are harmful chemicals. Also make sure that your cleansing products are not doing your skin any harm.
Shop smart:
Conventional cosmetic stores stock all sorts of different types of makeup, with a small or non-existent section containing natural makeup. Rather head down to your local health store where they sell organic products. You will generally be able to find some great makeup here. Some of them even have added benefits to your skin because of the natural extracts.
Make the most out of the least
When it comes to makeup safety, less is really is more. If you are used to slapping on layer after layer of makeup you should stop. With each application you are exposing your skin to unnatural products and clogging your pores. Rather have a look at what makeup products really enhance your features. Also avoid putting on too many items at once. Choose one feature to accentuate at a time, whether it is your lips or your eyes. This way you can get a natural look and protect your skin.
Why Choose a Messenger Bag? 2010 & 2011 Tips
Why Choose a Messenger Bag?
If you’re a busy college student and can’t seem to keep track of any of your belongings, you may want to consider purchasing a messenger bag! Most girls know how annoying it can become when you have to drag your book bag and purse with your to class. This can be especially difficult if you’re one of those students that enjoy biking to and from her classes!
The messenger bag, or courier bag, normal contains one strap which slings over your shoulder. The strap for this bag rests smoothly against your chest, and the actual bag sits at your lower back. These bags are becoming increasingly popular, and are even starting to become a fashion icon of sorts!
The Messenger Bags are in Trend
The purpose of messenger bags is to allow people to carry items which are heavy. With a messenger back, you will have optimum comfort as well as easy access to all your items. These are extremely popular for girls on college campuses, as they can incorporate their backpack and purse into one easy to carry bag.
Trendy Messenger Bag
Although messenger bags are typically carried by men, they are also becoming increasingly popular amongst women. You probably won’t want to bring your messenger bag with you to a business meeting, but if you’re living a casual, college-set lifestyle, then messenger bags are a perfect alternative to backpacks and purses! Additionally, they are fantastic for women who have back problems or have difficulty carrying a great deal of weight. After all, we all know how heavy those pesky text books can get!
Polka Dot Messenger Bag
Ruffled Handbags are Perfect for Girly Girls
Ruffled Handbags are Perfect for Girly Girls
There are many handbags which are perfectly tailored for the girly girls of the world. If you want a handbag that radiates femininity while giving a chic, professional appearance, then you may want to consider an adorably fashioned handbag with ruffles!
Red Ruffled Handbag
Many will agree that there is nothing more feminine than ruffles. Also, ruffles are a fantastic way to add a pop of texture to your outfit! You can essentially get ruffled handbags in any color. However, you should keep in mind that brightly colored handbags must be paired with neutral clothing. If you’re wearing clothing which is brightly colored, you should get handbag which matches your colorful outfit, rather than contrasts with it.
Dior Gipsy Ruffled Medium Hobo
Ruffled handbags can come from many sources. If you a little money to burn, you can go all out with a Valentine style ruffled handbag which will run you over $8,000. Yes, $8,000 is pretty steep, but you should keep in mind that designer handbags can be representative of your status in America. If you’ve got the hottest handbag, then you immediately become VIP.
2010 Summer Ruffle Handbag
If you still want the adorable feminine look of the classic ruffled handbag, you may want to consider a less expensive designer such as Melie Bianco. These bags will run you less than $40, and are the perfect addition to any wardrobe collection.
Yellow Bright Happy Colors Ruffle Bag
Don’t fret! You can still have a classy handbag without destroying your bank account! Furthermore, if you can lay down more than $40 but still feel that $8,000 is a bit steep for handbag, you can always consider a ruffled bag from Moschino for just over $1,000.
Perfect Ruffled Riff Handbag, Color Black
Valentino’s Rouches Ruffled Bag In white Color
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Perfect Green Ruffled Handbag
Cheryl Cole Tweedy Designer Shoes
Cheryl Cole Tweedy Designer Shoes
Cheryl Tweedy has developed a love for designer shoes. She began collecting various shoe designs which actually fit the clothes she wears. It is a wide assortment of shoes that includes flat to high heeled shoes, bright to dark and simple to highly complex. Most of the shoes in her collection are quite expensive, but according to this fashionista, the price is the least of her worries. Just like any other shoe lover out there, her love for shoes cannot be described in words other than a girl’s whims.
Cheryl Cole Loves Designer Shoes
She loves to wear shiny footwear most of the time. During one party, she was seen to wear gold and black sandal that match her dress just perfectly. She looked quite taller with this getup and her features were very well flaunted as she attended the party.
Among her shoe collection, one of her favorites is the ankle boots with metal studs. This black footwear comes with two straps and the metallic look blends in pretty well. If you want to wear the same pair, a nice dress with black and grey shades is the best match to date. Many women would absolutely love sandals like these and even men would notice the elegance by the wearer with its chic and classy look.
Cheryl Cole Tweedy has a lot of other fashionable footwear that is sure to make heads turn. Her shoe collection has different styles artistically matched with every dress she desires to wear. A good combination of a fabulous dress and a pair of gorgeous shoes is a great start – if not main reason – why people would adore you in special events. Select the shoes that you can work comfortably on. This will help prevent having a fashion disaster when the wrong type of shoes are being worn especially in a night of partying.
Lipstick Dos and Don’ts, 2010 & 2011 Tips
Lipstick Dos and Don’ts
Lipstick is one of the most commonly used and misused items of makeup available on the market today. Not only can it cause great benefits, like giving your lips beautiful color and protecting them from harmful UV rays, but it can cause great destruction, like drying your lips out, clumping around the edges and sticking to your teeth. Using lipstick doesn’t have to be a horrible experience, however. With the right know-how on the dos and don’ts of using lipstick, any woman can turn into a professional.
DON’T overdo the lip liner. This is one of the most common mistakes. Using lip liner is only acceptable if it is much lighter than your lipstick color and cannot be seen through/around the borders of your lipstick area. DO use a lip liner to fill in your lip surface before applying lipstick to give it both better color and staying power.
DON’T pile on the lipstick in hopes it will look better. Doing this will only make it that much easier for the lipstick to stray to cigarettes, coffee cups, and your teeth! If the lipstick doesn’t look good the first few times over your lips, it isn’t going to, so wipe it off and move on to a new color.
DO buy lipstick that advertises its ability to be fully applied in two-three coatings. Also, DO run your finger outward with your lips around it after applying to bring off any excess that always strays to the teeth, to avoid embarrassing situations and not-so-subtle hints from strangers.
Dress Up and Makeup Games 2010
Dress Up and Makeup Games 2010
Every woman can look back at the time when hours were spent in playing dress up with dolls. This activity provided us endless hours of fun and excitement. It was practically the time when we were first exposed to the world of beauty and fashion – experimenting with colors, mixing and matching dress styles and hairstyles. Playing dress up as little girls helped us develop our sense of fashion. With the advent of the internet, the way we play dressup & makeup games have been revolutionized. The internet now offers a new realm where not only young girls but women alike can continue to experiment and play with fashion.
Dress-up and make-up games are usually targeted for young girls like the Bratz game but you will be surprised that there are other makeover game sites that are geared towards grown up ladies. Online makeup applying games are helpful for teens or women who have little knowledge in makeup. You can learn the different makeup tools and makeup application techniques. Different sites offer a wide array of clothes and makeup. Clothes and makeup are usually grouped with varying themes. Just like fashion shows, these games have spring collections, winter collections, bohemian collections and such. There are also game sites which allow you to make your own collection of clothes with matching makeup and lets you share them to the world. For ladies, these have transcended from being merely ‘games’ into a whole new world where we can practice and hone our creative skills in fashion.