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Spring/Summer 2012: Inspiration Board
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
All or Nothing Looks for FALL/WINTER 2011
Sophisticated , feminine, and sensual are all words that I would describe the fashion in the up and coming season. The words to describe make-up and hair for the fall season is intense hair and minimal make-up or intense make-up-and messy hair. Hair texture seems quite important with messy curls reminiscent of the roaring 20's as well as geometric hair cuts. Braiding also seems important as well, but not neatly braided think Medieval countryside with a Renaissance twist. If your not a fan of curls, texture, braids, or short cuts, you can also try a slick back bun.
Eye shadow colors to buy are cool and neutral tones such as charcoal, greys, browns black, blues, and purple. Eyes are extremely important so accentuate them by color choice from above, shadowing techniques (smokey eye/layered/highlight), or a voluminous mascara. Lips should be matte for nude tones and lightly glossed for dark or deep tones. Lip colors to invest in should be burgundy, red, mauve, nude beige, bronze peach, and plum brown. If you wear full face make-up make sure you use a primer or a matte lotion to control shine. The only shine on your face if any should be a slight illuminating effect on the cheek bone/cheeks.
Nail color should be deep and or rich colors gold, chocolate brown, burgundy, and black. If all else fail use inspiration from period films and mix them with modern techniques.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Berlin's Fashion Week Summer 2011
The dust has settled from the the amazing fashion week in Berlin, Germany! I must say Germany could be well on it's way to becoming a fashion mecca. The event began July 5th and ended the 10th, but the amazing show's and concepts are still a buzz. I loved to watch each collection come down the runway, it was exciting and almost surreal. The cohesion of each designer's collection was impeccable, I could see so many types of women and men who would wear the garments. The interesting thing about Berlin is that it has a sense of tough with a sleek and wild beauty about it's fashion. Another important note is their interest in ecological concerns and how fashion plays a role they call it ECO-Fashion Days which took place in LAVERA Show Floor in Berlin . I have to give a shout out to the group at BREAD & BUTTER, they are truly top of the line when it comes to trade shows as well as their displays of urban, street, denim, styling, and fashion for the now. Berlin will and is a city to be reckoned with in the world of fashion!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Why Faux for Fall/Winter?
I know many of you fashionista's and fashioneto's think this is hippie non-sense but If haven't you tried faux leather or other imitation products how can you base an opinion. If nothing else it is more practical in the sense that it is affordable, is weather resistant, and ages better. Trust me when I say that I have a faux leather biker jacket from H&M it's 3 years old and still looks new as well as a faux fur vest that most people think is real fur and always compliment me on.We are a generation in the new technological era, lets stop are dated idea's on fibers and update them to fit the world we live in now.
+note: Their is a thing as fake feathers; fibers are the same as those to make fake hair. Usually a derivative of plastic!
Links to Faux Shopping!
Great Faux leather purses
Shoes
Everything (jackets, shoes, and bags)
Faux Fur Jackets
Monday, July 4, 2011
Are You Sure That's Your Size?
Aragon Oil a Miracle for Curly Hair
I am a hair product junky! In previous blog posts I have informed you all that I have very thick and curly hair. I noticed that several people in my daily travels ask what I put in my hair, what makes the curls pop, and better yet is all that hair mine. I laugh and thought, well it's all natural from the texture to the products I use. I think it's hard for many women especially African American woman to break out of the age of chemical straighteners and straighteners. Although "good hair" seems to be an issue for woman of African heritage, its a common womens issue period. If you are tired of all the drama with straightening hair go natural and try some Aragon Oil. This product is amazing the smell is intoxicating but also it nourishes the hair and scalp. I love using this product its not too greasy and leaves my hair looking amazing. I have heard great things about its other cosmetic uses, but it is important to note is to read the label. The best way to find the quality of the oil is to read the ingredients and make sure it is not diluted with other oils and products. Everyone can have nice hair its what you put into it and how you care for it.
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