This is a fun twist to the regular and common French Manicure. You can do different ways and styles.
Try different combination of colors and design over it if you would like.
Hope you like these fun ideas.
Which one is your favorite?
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Nail Art - Reversed French Manicure
Nail Art - Reversed French Manicure
This is a fun twist to the regular and common French Manicure. You can do different ways and styles.
Try different combination of colors and design over it if you would like.
Hope you like these fun ideas.
Which one is your favorite?
This is a fun twist to the regular and common French Manicure. You can do different ways and styles.
Try different combination of colors and design over it if you would like.
Hope you like these fun ideas.
Which one is your favorite?
Animal Prints Nail Art Designs
Animal Prints Nail Art Designs
Are you into Animal Prints? Now I bring you some cool designs with Animal Prints.
Try one of these designs and make a statement! Have fun and enjoy!
Are you into Animal Prints? Now I bring you some cool designs with Animal Prints.
Try one of these designs and make a statement! Have fun and enjoy!
Fun Designs of Nail Art for your Beautiful Nails
Fun Designs of Nail Art for your Beautiful Nails
Looking to do something different and colorful to your nails?
Here I have put together some beautiful art design for you to try.
Hope you like them... Have fun!
Spring 2013 Vera Wang Bridal Runway
Spring 2013 Vera Wang Bridal Runway
Red!! Red is the color Vera Wang has chosen for this year's Bridal Runway. What do you think about these dresses?
I have put together some of the most beautiful styles with Vera Wang's Signature.
Remember... You don't alter the dress... you alter yourself for Vera Wang.
Which one is your favorite? What do you think? Would you wear red for your wedding?
Cardinal strapless collapsed ballgown with tiered flange detail skirt and crystal embroidered silk, hand-cut floral accents
Scarlett mermaid gown with tiered, micro–bias bodice and inverted flange skirt with abstract floral shoulder corsage detail
Vermillion V–neck mermaid gown with alternating sheered tulle flange skirt and crystal embroidered shoulder detail
Red!! Red is the color Vera Wang has chosen for this year's Bridal Runway. What do you think about these dresses?
I have put together some of the most beautiful styles with Vera Wang's Signature.
Remember... You don't alter the dress... you alter yourself for Vera Wang.
Which one is your favorite? What do you think? Would you wear red for your wedding?
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Cardinal mermaid gown with asymmetrical crisscross tulle draped neckline and hand-rolled floral appliqué detail skirt |
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Cardinal strapless collapsed ballgown with tiered flange detail skirt and crystal embroidered silk, hand-cut floral accents |
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Eco Friendly Chic Styles
Eco Friendly Chic Styles
From eco-friendly fashions to green jewelry, we’ve rounded up the most stylish Earth Day-approved finds out there.
Lemlem scarf & bracelet
Online gift boutique Indigo works with independent artisans to create handcrafted products under fair-trade conditions.
How happy were we to find one of our fave accessories labels, Lemlem by Liya Kebede, created to support the economic independence of artisans in the actress-model’s native country, Ethiopia.
This striped wrap scarf with the line’s signature fluorescent accents is hand woven in 100% cotton with natural dyes. Incredibly versatile, the seasonless scarf also works as a travel wrap or beach sarong.
Bonus: It comes with a handcrafted chunky oak bracelet by Roost, made in India of sustainably harvested wood. An Earth Day gift for just about any fashionista on your list.
Get it now: Lemlem cotton wrap and Roost bracelet, $165 at indigogivewell.com
Kangol straw hat
We’re major fans of “made in America” products, and what a bonus when they’re also sustainable and stylish. While we’ve owned Kangol hats for years, many of us didn’t realize that the Brit company has a line created on this side of the pond that includes several eco-friendly styles.
We’re topping off our spring and summer weekends with this classic fedora in of-the-moment pastel blue that’s handcrafted of high-quality natural straw made from sisal for added durability and dyed with all-natural organic pigments.
Get it now: Kangol ‘Bubble Player’ hat, $130 at kangolstore.com
Toms vegan shoes
Best known for its philanthropic “one to one” program, TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair purchased.
But have you checked out the brand’s super-stylish line of vegan shoes made with absolutely no animal materials or byproducts?
This summery watercolor-floral print pair is made of pesticide-free cotton, organic canvas and recycled post-consumer plastics. With all the standout patterns going on in fashion, these kicks are a fast and planet-friendly way to instantly liven up all the basics in the closet.
Get it now: TOMS ‘Corbel Classics’ vegan shoes, $54 at toms.com
Eco swim by aqua green dress
This soft heathered jersey t-shirt dress doubles as a beach cover-up. Drawstring sides let you adjust how much, or how little, leg you show off, so you can go from modest to sexy in seconds.
The best part is that the fabric is made in the USA of one hundred percent recycled fibers. Beyond designing stylish, sustainable swimwear and cover-ups, Pennsylvania company Eco Swim also supports cleanups that remove thousands of pounds of trash from beaches and waterways.
In honor of Earth Day, the company is teaming up with Belk Department stores on April 21 for a cleanup in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Get it now: Eco Swim by Aqua Green tank dress/cover-up, $64 at everythingbutwater.com
New balance sneaker
Get your kicks in an eco-conscious form with these cute, sustainable sneakers from New Balance’s newSKY line.
The material on the shoe’s upper is made of recycled plastic bottles--about eight twenty-ounce bottles are used to make each pair. And we support every effort to reduce the number of plastic bottles chucked into landfills each year, which currently tops 51 billion.
The super light-weight sneaks' hot-pink accents and baseball-inspired stitching are just right for making the morning commute that little bit more stylish. Need one more excuse to splurge?
New Balance is the only major athletic footwear brand still making shoes in America.
Get it now: New Balance newSKY 01, $89.99 at shopnewbalance.com
Stella Mccartney sunglasses
In the fashion world, designer Stella McCartney is pretty much the queen of eco style.
Her most recent, planet-friendly accessory launch for spring features sustainable sunglasses, made of over 50% natural and renewable resources.
These slightly retro, oversized and rounded cat-eye frames are one of our favorite sunglasses shapes to wear right now. The unique mix of opaque and translucent bio-plastic is derived from natural materials like castor oil seeds and cellulose.
We have our sights set on this pair in pretty pinkish and purply berry tones.
Get it now: Stella McCartney sunglasses, $225 at stellamccartney.com
Camper wedge sandals
Wedges are spring’s “it” shoe, and we were ooohing and ahhhing over these cute sandals well before we knew that they are eco-friendly. How cool is the flash of neon orange trimming the heel?
Dubbed a clog-sandal hybrid, they’re made of vegetable-tanned leather and recycled materials.
Spanish footwear brand Camper has made it a mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability by introducing more styles each season that have an environmental twist, and we can’t wait to see what’s next, as they make some of the most fashionably green footwear around.
Get it now: Camper ‘Trampoline’ sandal, $200 at camper.com
Yala tees and onesies
How perfect is this tee-and-onesie combo for a new mom and her babe?
Particularly since it’s made of a 95% organic bamboo fabric that's entirely chemical-free and feels absolutely luxurious: velvety soft and ultra-sleek.
Not to mention that the nautical striped boatneck style is a wardrobe essential, and this one comes in fresh, unexpected color combinations like pink-and-white or taupe-and black.
We love that there’s a toddler line, too, so all the little ones can follow in Mommy’s green footsteps.
Get it now: Yala 'Bamboo Dreams Kai' tee, $58 at yaladesigns.com, and short-sleeve onesie, $28 at yaladesigns.com
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/
From eco-friendly fashions to green jewelry, we’ve rounded up the most stylish Earth Day-approved finds out there.
Lemlem scarf & bracelet
Online gift boutique Indigo works with independent artisans to create handcrafted products under fair-trade conditions.
How happy were we to find one of our fave accessories labels, Lemlem by Liya Kebede, created to support the economic independence of artisans in the actress-model’s native country, Ethiopia.
This striped wrap scarf with the line’s signature fluorescent accents is hand woven in 100% cotton with natural dyes. Incredibly versatile, the seasonless scarf also works as a travel wrap or beach sarong.
Bonus: It comes with a handcrafted chunky oak bracelet by Roost, made in India of sustainably harvested wood. An Earth Day gift for just about any fashionista on your list.
Get it now: Lemlem cotton wrap and Roost bracelet, $165 at indigogivewell.com
Kangol straw hat
We’re major fans of “made in America” products, and what a bonus when they’re also sustainable and stylish. While we’ve owned Kangol hats for years, many of us didn’t realize that the Brit company has a line created on this side of the pond that includes several eco-friendly styles.
We’re topping off our spring and summer weekends with this classic fedora in of-the-moment pastel blue that’s handcrafted of high-quality natural straw made from sisal for added durability and dyed with all-natural organic pigments.
Get it now: Kangol ‘Bubble Player’ hat, $130 at kangolstore.com
Toms vegan shoes
Best known for its philanthropic “one to one” program, TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair purchased.
But have you checked out the brand’s super-stylish line of vegan shoes made with absolutely no animal materials or byproducts?
This summery watercolor-floral print pair is made of pesticide-free cotton, organic canvas and recycled post-consumer plastics. With all the standout patterns going on in fashion, these kicks are a fast and planet-friendly way to instantly liven up all the basics in the closet.
Get it now: TOMS ‘Corbel Classics’ vegan shoes, $54 at toms.com
Eco swim by aqua green dress
This soft heathered jersey t-shirt dress doubles as a beach cover-up. Drawstring sides let you adjust how much, or how little, leg you show off, so you can go from modest to sexy in seconds.
The best part is that the fabric is made in the USA of one hundred percent recycled fibers. Beyond designing stylish, sustainable swimwear and cover-ups, Pennsylvania company Eco Swim also supports cleanups that remove thousands of pounds of trash from beaches and waterways.
In honor of Earth Day, the company is teaming up with Belk Department stores on April 21 for a cleanup in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Get it now: Eco Swim by Aqua Green tank dress/cover-up, $64 at everythingbutwater.com
New balance sneaker
Get your kicks in an eco-conscious form with these cute, sustainable sneakers from New Balance’s newSKY line.
The material on the shoe’s upper is made of recycled plastic bottles--about eight twenty-ounce bottles are used to make each pair. And we support every effort to reduce the number of plastic bottles chucked into landfills each year, which currently tops 51 billion.
The super light-weight sneaks' hot-pink accents and baseball-inspired stitching are just right for making the morning commute that little bit more stylish. Need one more excuse to splurge?
New Balance is the only major athletic footwear brand still making shoes in America.
Get it now: New Balance newSKY 01, $89.99 at shopnewbalance.com
Stella Mccartney sunglasses
In the fashion world, designer Stella McCartney is pretty much the queen of eco style.
Her most recent, planet-friendly accessory launch for spring features sustainable sunglasses, made of over 50% natural and renewable resources.
These slightly retro, oversized and rounded cat-eye frames are one of our favorite sunglasses shapes to wear right now. The unique mix of opaque and translucent bio-plastic is derived from natural materials like castor oil seeds and cellulose.
We have our sights set on this pair in pretty pinkish and purply berry tones.
Get it now: Stella McCartney sunglasses, $225 at stellamccartney.com
Camper wedge sandals
Wedges are spring’s “it” shoe, and we were ooohing and ahhhing over these cute sandals well before we knew that they are eco-friendly. How cool is the flash of neon orange trimming the heel?
Dubbed a clog-sandal hybrid, they’re made of vegetable-tanned leather and recycled materials.
Spanish footwear brand Camper has made it a mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability by introducing more styles each season that have an environmental twist, and we can’t wait to see what’s next, as they make some of the most fashionably green footwear around.
Get it now: Camper ‘Trampoline’ sandal, $200 at camper.com
Yala tees and onesies
How perfect is this tee-and-onesie combo for a new mom and her babe?
Particularly since it’s made of a 95% organic bamboo fabric that's entirely chemical-free and feels absolutely luxurious: velvety soft and ultra-sleek.
Not to mention that the nautical striped boatneck style is a wardrobe essential, and this one comes in fresh, unexpected color combinations like pink-and-white or taupe-and black.
We love that there’s a toddler line, too, so all the little ones can follow in Mommy’s green footsteps.
Get it now: Yala 'Bamboo Dreams Kai' tee, $58 at yaladesigns.com, and short-sleeve onesie, $28 at yaladesigns.com
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/
Celebrities Hair and Makeup Looks to Try
Celebrities Hair and Makeup Looks to Try
Dare to try one of these great styles used by some celebrities.
Ashley Greene
“I wanted Ashley’s hair to be sexy and architectural, so I focused on a deep side part and super-shiny finish,” says celebrity stylist Ted Gibson, who used products from his own line on the actress.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Start by spraying roots with Build It Spray, a blow-drying agent that volumizes hair. Then, carefully create a deep side-part in a diagonal direction. Keeping this shape, blow-dry hair until perfectly smooth.
Style: Run a dab of Tame It Shine Lotion through hair to protect from heat. Separate hair into small sections and use a flat iron to create a gleaming, stick-straight finish.
Set: Finish with Beautiful Hold Hairspray.
Emma Stone
The actress’s hairstylist, Mara Roszak, channeled Hollywood’s 1960s starlets like Jane Fonda and Brigitte Bardot to create this sleek and sophisticated down ‘do.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Leonor Greyl mousse to wet hair and part to the side. Blow dry hair with a small round brush and pin curl.
Style: Spray set curls with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray. Wait five minutes then let curls loose. Next, brush hair out and gently mold into a classic soft wave.
Set: Spray all over again with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray.
Jennifer Lopez
“The look I created for Jennifer was inspired by the '60s. I wanted a gorgeous hairstyle that defined the refined sophistication of that time,” said stylist Lorenzo Martin of Jennifer Lopez’s chignon. He used L’Oréal Paris products to create the Faye Dunaway-style updo.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: On damp hair, spray EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray at the roots. Blow-dry with a round brush. When completely dry, work a small amount of EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel evenly throughout hair.
Style: Pull hair into a high ponytail, securing with an elastic. Split the ponytail into four sections and tease each one separately. Spray hair with Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray. Take one section and loop the piece into the ponytail, securing with bobby pins. Follow with the three remaining sections, pinning each one in a different direction to create a multidimensional bun.
Set: Finish with more hairspray.
Kate Winslet
“This look gave us a chance to show off her beautiful complexion,” says Avon’s Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey of playing up the star’s glowing skin using soft blush, warm eye shadow and natural lipstick.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Skin: Prep skin with Avon MagiX Essential Face Mattifier before dusting cheeks with Lancôme Blush Subtil Sheer in Sheer Amourose.
Eyes: Apply Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in light apricot Laced Up over lids. Then, sweep Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in dark-chocolate Guest List on creases. Sweep coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black on curled lashes.
Lips: Line lips with Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Neutral. Then, apply Lancôme Color Design Lipcolor in lavender-mauve Camisole topped with Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss in Clear.
Mila Kunis
Hairstylist Mara Roszak created a sexy yet refined look for Kunis, pairing a relaxed low ponytail with loose spiraling strands and a ladylike headband to frame her face.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to damp hair and part down the middle. Rough dry your hair and twist random pieces around the face to add more movement.
Style: Once hair is dry add a smidge of Oribe Pomade to palms of hands then scrunch your tresses. Pull the hair into a loose ponytail at the nape of the neck, allowing pieces around the face to fall softly.
Set: Secure the ponytail by wrapping a piece of hair around the hair tie and pinning it underneath. Accessorize with a delicate headband.
Zoe Saldana’s
Saldana’s longtime hairstylist Mara Roszak ensured that the actress’s coif perfectly complemented her couture by creating a sleek, low pony, brightened with a golden chain.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil to damp hair, then blow dry before creating texture with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray followed by a touch of Oribe Pomade.
Style: Gather hair into low ponytail and secure with elastic. Wrap a piece of hair around elastic and tuck into the band to secure by crisscrossing bobby pins.
Set: Spray hair with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/
Dare to try one of these great styles used by some celebrities.
Ashley Greene
“I wanted Ashley’s hair to be sexy and architectural, so I focused on a deep side part and super-shiny finish,” says celebrity stylist Ted Gibson, who used products from his own line on the actress.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Start by spraying roots with Build It Spray, a blow-drying agent that volumizes hair. Then, carefully create a deep side-part in a diagonal direction. Keeping this shape, blow-dry hair until perfectly smooth.
Style: Run a dab of Tame It Shine Lotion through hair to protect from heat. Separate hair into small sections and use a flat iron to create a gleaming, stick-straight finish.
Set: Finish with Beautiful Hold Hairspray.
Emma Stone
The actress’s hairstylist, Mara Roszak, channeled Hollywood’s 1960s starlets like Jane Fonda and Brigitte Bardot to create this sleek and sophisticated down ‘do.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Leonor Greyl mousse to wet hair and part to the side. Blow dry hair with a small round brush and pin curl.
Style: Spray set curls with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray. Wait five minutes then let curls loose. Next, brush hair out and gently mold into a classic soft wave.
Set: Spray all over again with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray.
Jennifer Lopez
“The look I created for Jennifer was inspired by the '60s. I wanted a gorgeous hairstyle that defined the refined sophistication of that time,” said stylist Lorenzo Martin of Jennifer Lopez’s chignon. He used L’Oréal Paris products to create the Faye Dunaway-style updo.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: On damp hair, spray EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray at the roots. Blow-dry with a round brush. When completely dry, work a small amount of EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel evenly throughout hair.
Style: Pull hair into a high ponytail, securing with an elastic. Split the ponytail into four sections and tease each one separately. Spray hair with Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray. Take one section and loop the piece into the ponytail, securing with bobby pins. Follow with the three remaining sections, pinning each one in a different direction to create a multidimensional bun.
Set: Finish with more hairspray.
“This look gave us a chance to show off her beautiful complexion,” says Avon’s Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey of playing up the star’s glowing skin using soft blush, warm eye shadow and natural lipstick.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Skin: Prep skin with Avon MagiX Essential Face Mattifier before dusting cheeks with Lancôme Blush Subtil Sheer in Sheer Amourose.
Eyes: Apply Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in light apricot Laced Up over lids. Then, sweep Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in dark-chocolate Guest List on creases. Sweep coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black on curled lashes.
Lips: Line lips with Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Neutral. Then, apply Lancôme Color Design Lipcolor in lavender-mauve Camisole topped with Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss in Clear.
Mila Kunis
Hairstylist Mara Roszak created a sexy yet refined look for Kunis, pairing a relaxed low ponytail with loose spiraling strands and a ladylike headband to frame her face.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray to damp hair and part down the middle. Rough dry your hair and twist random pieces around the face to add more movement.
Style: Once hair is dry add a smidge of Oribe Pomade to palms of hands then scrunch your tresses. Pull the hair into a loose ponytail at the nape of the neck, allowing pieces around the face to fall softly.
Set: Secure the ponytail by wrapping a piece of hair around the hair tie and pinning it underneath. Accessorize with a delicate headband.
Sandra Bullock
“I wanted to highlight Sandra’s beautiful lip shape in a way that didn’t take over her face,” says Chanel makeup artist Angela Levin, who used berry tones to create this winter-perfect look for Bullock.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Skin: Prep the face and neck with Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Concentrate and, after two minutes, apply a light coat of moisturizer. With a foundation brush, blend small amounts of Chanel Perfection Lumière Makeup into skin for a dewy, flawless finish. Add a light dusting of Chanel Powder Blush in peachy-pink Orchid Rose.
Eyes: Use Edward Bess Ultra-Luminous shadows in creamy Nude (over the entire lid), gray Dusk (in the outer corner and crease) and tawny Escape (along the upper and lower lash lines.)
Lips: Top Chanel Rouge Coco Baume conditioning lip balm with matte berry Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick in L’Exquise.
Zoe Saldana’s
Saldana’s longtime hairstylist Mara Roszak ensured that the actress’s coif perfectly complemented her couture by creating a sleek, low pony, brightened with a golden chain.
DO IT YOURSELF!
Prep: Apply Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil to damp hair, then blow dry before creating texture with Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray followed by a touch of Oribe Pomade.
Style: Gather hair into low ponytail and secure with elastic. Wrap a piece of hair around elastic and tuck into the band to secure by crisscrossing bobby pins.
Set: Spray hair with Leonor Greyl Voluforme hairspray.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/
Cutest Celebrity Ponytails
Cutest Celebrity Ponytails
Ponytails are fresh and can be pretty sexy and elegant. They are really easy hairstyles and will look great both on straight or curly hair.
These celebrities have opted for ponytails in different styles.
What do you think?
Ponytails are fresh and can be pretty sexy and elegant. They are really easy hairstyles and will look great both on straight or curly hair.
These celebrities have opted for ponytails in different styles.
What do you think?
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