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2011 Hair Trends

The 4 Hottest Nail Polish Trends for Winter 2010/2011

Written by Caroline - Salve Regina University


Even though it may feel as though we’ve been suffering through freezing winter weather for months now, it’s really only just begun! Although that thought is a bit depressing, what better way to brighten up cold, dreary winter days than with a great nail polish color that you wouldn’t normally be able to rock in the spring and summer months?

Below, I’ve listed the top four hottest nail polish trends for winter 2010/2011, to give you some inspiration for new shades to try! Read on to see them all.
1. Glittery Metallic

Glittery metallic nail polish
(from left to right) OPI “Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous!” – Amazon, Butter London “Full Monty” – Nordstrom, China Glaze “Jingle Bells” – Amazon

How can you not be completely taken with these gorgeous, glittery tones? Metallics have been spotted everywhere in fashion this winter season, but right now, it’s all about wearing these hues on your nails.

In my opinion, these shades are the best of both worlds: they bring the gorgeous sparkle of your favorite jewelry to your nails, allowing you to rock some bling without piling on the pieces. Plus, in these dark winter months, seeing a hint of sparkle as you glance down at your hands can give you a much-needed pick-me-up. Put blizzards and ice aside this winter and choose to sparkle instead!
2. Greige/Mushroom/Taupe

Grey beige nail polish
(from left to right) Rimmel London “Steel Grey” – CVS, China Glaze “Recycle” – Amazon, Deborah Lippmann “Waking Up In Vegas” – Bluemercury

This is probably my favorite of all the nail trends this season. The “greige” (a mixture of gray and beige) nail polish trend began this past summer, continued into the fall, and is still super popular this winter. This trend just won’t die, and for that, polish addicts are eternally grateful.

These colors are beautiful blends of taupe, brown, gray, and sometimes purple. They seem to be universally flattering, and are truly the new it neutral. Plus, they go with every outfit and are suitable for work or class during they day, while transitioning flawlessly into night. These polish hues are definitely here to stay!
3. Super Dark, Almost Black

Almost black nail polish: OPI, Essie, and ELF
(from left to right) OPI “We’ll Always Have Paris” – Amazon, Essie “Over The Top” – Amazon, elf Cosmetics “Dark Navy” – elf Cosmetics

Okay, we know that dark nails are nothing new for the chillier months of the year, but what’s different this year is that those dark colors are super dark, and crazily close to black. The most-worn ones seem to be deep plum, dark graphite, and rich navy.

There are so many ways to wear this trend: You can basically pick any color and then find its deepest version! The shades above not your style? Why not try a deep red wine color, or a blue-green variation? If you’re feeling extra crazy, spring for some glitter or iridescence! This trend is incredibly versatile and that’s what makes it so great.
4. Icy Blues

Frosty blue nail polish
(from left to right) Rescue Beauty Lounge “Catherine H” – Rescue Beauty Lounge, Chanel “Riva” – Chanel, Barielle Shades “Snow Day” – Barielle

This is probably the most unexpected trend for this winter season, but it’s surprisingly awesome. While blue may not be the most popular nail color on the market, this season it’s making a strong comeback.

You guys probably all know that Chanel has fast become a leader in the nail polish world, and, as usual, they can be credited with starting this trend, when they released “Riva”, one of our top beauty products for a winter wonderland. Ever since Chanel created this icy robin’s egg blue with subtle shimmer, it and its duplicates have been spotted everywhere – from magazines and runways, to my college campus.

Overall, ice blue nail polish is a fun and unpredictable look that will definitely set you apart from the crowd. I mean, how fun is it to wear a bright, shimmery color in the dreary winter months? Break the rules, and wear one of these blues next time!

Winter Fashion Tricks

As winter approaches, it’s out with the shorts and mini dresses and in with the Ugg boots, woolly hats and scarves. Or is it? The cold weather isn’t an excuse to wear a lifeless, baggy jumper and hide behind hundreds of layers. Instead, embrace the winter season with colorful hats and gloves, with cosy, yet stylish fashion trends.

You may find it hard to believe, but with the right accessories, you can still wear some of your summer outfits. So if you are shopping on internet stores such as ASOS and Very, while you dip in and out of fun games of Cheeky Bingo, why not dig out those flowery summer dresses and skirts, and simply read this blog post to discover how you can incorporate summer trends into your winter wardrobe.

Dresses – Jumper dresses are fashionable, casual and cosy; perfect for those cold winter days. Some dresses of this style can be baggy and limp, so why not add a feminine touch by wearing a tight waist belt? This will emphasise your curves and give the loose dress definition and shape. In addition, add some chunky long necklaces and bangles, to add a sparkle against the plain wool.

Summer Dresses – Believe it or not, it isn’t time to put away those summer dresses. If you have a summery mini dress, why not try wearing it with a pair of thick, flower patterned tights with knee-high boots? In addition, instead of covering your pretty dress with a big jumper, wear a tight long sleeved top underneath your dress, which will keep you warm without covering your outfit.

Skirts – Denim mini skirts can be worn all year round, providing you accessorize well. Many girls wear their denim skirts with colorful sun-tops, flip flops and shades during the summer. However, when it begins to get cooler, why not try wearing your skirt with leggins, Ugg boots and a fitted jumper?

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Pantone's Fall 2011−The Art of Color− Sensible and Spirited!

Taking cues from the great masters, sepia tones of old Hollywood, Chinese opera, cityscapes and countryside, designers are paying close attention to
women's colors

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“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Much like a painter's masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season's palette.”

Bamboo, a surprising fall hue, brings a warm, exotic flavor to the season. Like a filtered sunset on the waning days of fall, Bamboo is a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal and Honeysuckle.

Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the warmth of a glowing fire – the perfect panacea to the crisp air of fall. Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.

Offering a sense of continuity from spring, dynamic Honeysuckle adds a bold punctuation point. This playful, reddish pink works with any other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee Liqueúr and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary Bamboo. Flirtatious and festive, Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow – great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.

Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own. Add Phlox to this season's neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueúr for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background – a combination inspired by Mother Nature.

Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush. Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.

Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals. Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueúr brings a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savory alternative to basic black. A deliciously warm camel tan, Nougat is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle. Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other color in the palette. Quarry, a reliable medium gray, remains, as always, a practical, dependable staple.

For over 17 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season's most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for fall 2011.


Source: Pantone

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Top 5 Fashion Trends: Fall 2011 by Chic TV

FALL TRENDS FROM NYC FASHION WEEK
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Which of the following trends are you going for this season?


5) LAYERS

4) BLACK

3) TEXTURE

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1) NUDE

Fall Boots and Bags Trends from the Early Show

Box Bags

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Forget pigtails: Resurrected braid trend is all about glam

Forget pigtails: Resurrected braid trend is all about glam

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Actress Blake Lively, sporting a chic 'do, attends HBO's post Emmy Awards reception in West Hollywood, California.

By Brooke Foster

Name a female celebrity, and chances are there are red-carpet photos of her hair in a braid. Spotted recently: Miley Cyrus with a skinny side braid. Blake Lively with a messy French fishtail braid. Jessica Alba in a headband braid.

Once a symbol of the plain Jane – think Melissa Gilbert’s long pigtail braids on “Little House on the Prairie” – the braid has been elevated to high glam. Fashion designers like Charlotte Ronson sent models down the catwalk with inspired plaits during Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week. When Christina Aguilera wore three mismatched braids on a recent episode of “The Voice,” Twitter was abuzz with comments about the star’s hair.

Braids are even becoming the hairstyle of choice among trendy brides; Brides magazine recently named Nicole Kidman’s bohemian style braid a “wedding hairstyle of the week.”

And now a “braid bar” may be coming to a city near you. Last week the John Barrett salon at Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan opened just that. For $45, anyone can make an appointment to sit in one of the salon’s fancy chairs and have their hair braided. “It’s a good way to bring in girls who maybe can't afford to come get their hair cut and colored, but they can still come get a really cool new thing," salon spokesman Jenna Goldate told the New York Daily News.

Red carpet trends aside, the braid is a perfect hairstyle for summer. Here’s a guide to some of our favorite braided hairstyles:

Milkmaid braid: Soft, feminine, and pretty, the milkmaid is a braid that goes around the crown of your head. It’s also been called a headband braid, since the hair is sometimes braided to look like just that. Refinery29 has a great tutorial to get the look.

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Front and center: Jessica Alba opts for a classic hairstyle at the 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England.

French braid: A French braid is an intricate hairstyle that starts with three small sections of hair at the top of the head and weaves more hair in as you braid toward the nape of your neck. Here’s a helpful how to from Allure Magazine.

Fishtail braid: A loose braid that typically begins just below the ear and uses only two sections of hair for braiding (rather than the usual three). The end result is a braid that mimics the scales on a fishtail – only sexy. Cosmopolitan Magazine offers a step-by-step guide.

Side braid: You can do this one in about ten seconds. Pull your hair to one side and begin a standard braid below the ear. The looser and messier looking, the better. Voila! Perfect for pool or date night.

Pigtail braids:While you probably wouldn’t split your hair into two and braid both sides for a formal event, pigtail braids are the perfect weekender hairstyle. Try it with a flowy sundress for a boho-chic look.

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Handbags for Spring Summer 2011

An on-trend spring summer 2011 bag means colourful and applique, either matching the outfit or contrasting it. Size is what matters: medium.

Spring 2011 Tassel Clutch

Tassel bag

A dangling tassel is a must-have bag detail of the season. This trend loaded with playful attitude adds a boho chic flair and gives the impression of not treating fashion too seriously. As seen in Gucci.

Spring 2011 Belt Purse

Belt purse

Keep your trinkets close in a trend-setting design! The adjustable buckled strap make this bag type a hands-free, travel-ready accessory designed for women on-the-go. As seen in Michael Kors.

Spring 2011 Envelope Clutch

Envelope clutch

Medium sized bags – this is a spring summer 2011 accessory directive. But what actually means medium? Just make sure your bag is enough for an iPad. Carry it (a bag, of course) day or night for a touch of undeniable luxury. As seen in Celine.

Spring 2011 Fringe Hobo

Fringe bag

Carry all your essentials in a bohemian style! Taylor Swift, Kate Hudson and other hippie-lovers just can’t resist a casual bag adorned with super trendy fringe. As seen in Rebecca Minkoff.

Spring 2011 Leather Satchel

Leather satchel

A must-have bag type for real ladies. Trademark handhold straps give it a classic aesthetic that’s equally chic dressed up or down. Perfect for 50′s style ensembles. As seen in Loewe.

Spring 2011 Rhinestone Clutch

Rhinestone clutch

Classic canvas goes glam with a rhinestone trim. A clutch dripping with beads is the perfect piece to dress up your simple LBD and to put all of your going-out essentials in the palm of your hand. As seen in Michael Van Der Ham.

Spring 2011 Leather Rucksack

Backpack

Surprised? This spring we’re all coming back to school in style! Just feel free to stuff this handy bag into as many overhead bins as necessary. As seen in Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony.


SOURCE: http://fashion-allure.com/style/handbags-spring-summer-2011/

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TOP 10 PANTONE COLORS FOR THE SPRING

As chosen by New York designers



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New York Fashion Week Spring 2011

Transsexual model stirs Brazil fashion show

AFP – Brazilian transexual model Lea T. presents a creation by designer Alexandre Herchcovitch during the 2011-2012 …

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SAO PAULO (AFP) – Brazilian transsexual model Lea T. stole the show Sunday at Sao Paulo Fashion Week as critics applauded her presentation and paparazzi mobbed her entourage.
The model, previously known as Leandro Cerezo and the son of famed Brazilian footballer Toninho Cerezo, received roaring applause as she took to the catwalk modeling a new collection by Alexandre Herchcovitch.
She wore pale makeup and was accompanied by somber music as she helped present a collection of black, gray, beige and green gowns with long sleeves.
The paparazzi swarmed her entourage as she left the venue accompanied by friends, agents and bodyguards, with one photographer kicking one of her managers before she was spirited away.
The runway star, who has also modeled for the French brand Givenchy, has become a fashion sensation following high-profile appearances on the European market in recent months, including a magazine cover in which she appears kissing British supermodel Kate Moss.
The Brazil-born model left for Italy when embarking on her career, citing ill treatment and questions over her sexual orientation.
The 30th twice-annual Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) promises to showcase 31 home brands and set the stage for next winter's collection.
The runway stars include Gisele Bundchen, the Brazilian beauty who has become the world's top-paid model and is set to show off the latest creations of the brand Colcci.

Also at the event is US film star Ashton Kutcher, who arrived in the country late Thursday along with his actress wife Demi Moore.
Billionaire heiress Paris Hilton was also expected to hit the runway to model Brazilian fashion brand Triton, and singer Christina Aguilera was set to promote her new clothing line.
Sao Paulo, which has held the fashion week since 1996, has emerged as a key fixture on the fashion calendar, showcasing mold-breaking designs from Brazil's top houses Ellus, Colcci and Maria Bonita, and leading designers such as Reinaldo Lourenco and Ronaldo Fraga.

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Fashion LA: L.A. Fashion Week stays in the couture game

CULVER CITY - Amidst a flurry of fame and fashion, designers, celebrities and style devotees gathered in Los Angeles for this month's Spring '09 Fashion Week.

An impressive list of internationally known and up-and-coming designers strutted their couture collections down the cities runways with Mercedes-Benz (in collaboration with SmashBox Studios) returning to sponsor the season's main events.

Highlights included designer Kevan Hall's homage to 1930's and '40's back-lot glamour, the modern cutout's of D'Amore by Marceau's swimwear line and an envy-inspiring collection by Lana Fuchs. Celeb-designer Lauren Conrad graduated to MB's main tent, while Eco-Ganik presented their casual lifestyle line to Hollywood's hip earth-friendly crowd.

Other events included GenArts 10th annual Fresh Faces in Fashion (hosted by actress Mandy Moore) and LA-based Junker's rock-n-roll inspired designs cavorting down the all-nude Platinum Gentleman's Club runway. LA-based artist collective Boxeight Studios treated its downtown audiences to an array of avant-guard designers, including a theatrical collection from Kucoon and a nostalgic trip through the 1950's and 60's with Idol Radec's menswear.

This season's unusual combination of throwback glamour and lurid presentation proved to be a winning combination, once again emphasizing the importance of Los Angeles' diverse couture climate and adding yet another stylish notch to this cities tightly cinched belt.

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