Fashion trend - Colour Block It!

We loves, loves, loves this trend! Colour blocking is great way to liven up any outfit and mix and match old and new pieces to get a look that is uniquely you. Even if you rock up to a party and another girl is wearing the same shirt as you, if you mix it up – hardly anyone will notice. So go on and try it.

Images Courtesy: elle.com

There are different ways to rock this look. You can choose to go full on and have each item you’re wearing a different colour. If you wanna do that, make sure that the colours complement each other. Or you can try and at least wear two items of the same colour. Just like the girl in the green jacket and shoes. Perfect! Otherwise another option is to rock two colours. Like the orange and red outfit. It’s a safer, yet still stylish way to wear this trend.

Another way to colour block is through accessories. Bags, shoes, cellphones, hats etc. Depending the colours you choose they can add that extra vibe to your look. If you’re going to do a plain blue or green outfit, make your accessory extra bright. Play with luminous colours! Come on be brave. Look how well it worked out for these ladies in the pics!

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Dress your Fashion Freak

by Monique

“A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous.”
- Coco Chanel

And what better way of feeling classy and elegant, than in a long dress? ♥ I don’t know if it’s the fabric coming down to your feet or the feeling of it, but any long dress makes a person feel an immediate matureness with a hint of glamor. The dress in the picture may be plain and simple, but it enhances the femininity of the model. It’s like taking a bunch of ordinary ingredients and creating something those ingredients alone couldn’t accomplish. (For example : Flour, milk, sugar, eggs, etc. alone are quite ordinary. Together, they can create cake, pastries and what not. Yes, I just compared fashion to food. )

I seek out to all who’s reading : wearing a long dress WILL make a statement. May it be Boho, ethereal or sleek. You have to wear a long dress once in your life! (NO, not only at your wedding or Matric ball! ). Please go and buy a dress longer than your calves – so basically down to your feet – and wear it with the utmost of pride.

Some advice : When choosing a long dress, go for neutral or pastel colors. Even stripes or some print can be acceptable. But don’t go too crazy with colours. As the dress will cover most of your body you just have to be weary of choosing the wrong colour!

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Messy Updos- Boho Braids

One of the hottest trends this summer will be the very cute, very elegant and easy to do, boho braids. A boho braid is a side swept single braid that gives your coif a little edge. Boho braids work on anyone with medium to long hair. It doesn’t work that well on short hair because the braid needs to be swept across to one side and go behind the ear.

A boho braid can be included in any messy updos, including natural, soft waves, or just a messy bun. To get the messy updo with the boho braid, start by spritzing your hair with a shine enhancer after you’ve washed it.

Get a dime-sized amount of gel or mousse and scrunch your hair with your hands. Flip your hair over for even more volume, and blow dry.

Take a 2-4 inch piece of hair right at the front (see picture) and braid it across to the other side. Make sure you braid it all the way to the end. Pin the braid behind the ear, and you’re all set. Boho braids are great for the summer because they keep the hair out of your face, as well as giving you a chic and elegant do that you can wear anytime during the day.

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Style Icons. Fanning sisters work it!

The beautiful Fanning sisters recently did a photoshoot for W Magazine and we absolutely love it.

They look so pweety….

Images Courtesy:x17online.com

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Maxed out pleats

Pleated maxi skirts are so hot right now and we love this trend.

It’s very versatile, so you can dress it up with some heels or for a more relaxed look you can rock some takkies or slops. Check out these pics of these lovely ladies rocking this look.We loves!

Images courtesy: facehunter.blogspot.com, missmoss.co.za and thesartorialist.com

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Fashion = you! Be your self

Most of us knows what’s ‘in’ in the fashion world. Right now the summer fashion is bright colours, maxi dresses, wedges, sun hats and much more fun and quirky things! But what’s in fashion for YOU?

Here’s what I mean: Have you ever considered wearing a knitted sweater in the middle of the hot blazing month of December? Of course not! But have you ever looked at a summer item in a store and thought you didn’t like it, even though it’s PERFECT (according to fashion experts…) for summer AND the fashion season? It’s because you have your own personal sense of style!

Something you should remember:

NEVER CHANGE YOUR STYLE, TO FIT IN WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD

Sure, follow fashion, live fashion, but also live your own style. Remember that UGLY sweater? Don’t wear it because it’s in. But… Remember that plain old mini in the latest fashion magazine? Draw inspiration from it, make it your own.

You CAN follow fashion and still be yourself.

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Style Spy

[ From a Press Release ]

Trends come and go so quickly it’s sometimes hard to know what’s hot. But rather than have someone tell you, why not help set the trends?

style spy (http://www.stylespy.net) is the latest and most unique development in social trend-spotting. A simple-to-use and highly visual application, style spy gives you the opportunity to vote on and discuss what’s hot – helping to shape trends – as well as being up to date with what’s in and what’s out.

“style spy is so simple, it’s fun to use and we’re continually working to make it better,” says Allan Barger, 22, one of style spy’s creators.

Unlike social bookmarking, style spy is all about charting what’s hot. Trends quickly emerge as items sink or swim depending on votes from users. Content on style spy ranges from clothing and accessories to cool new gadgets, established brands to upcoming talent.

As well as being a trend bible for consumers, style spy is also a perfect tool for upcoming fashion designers and labels to promote their wares and bring their designs to the attention of a wider audience.

About style spy

• style spy can be found at http://www.stylespy.net
• style spy is an initiative of new media company Rogue Ménage Pty Ltd (http://www.roguemenage.com), who are also the creators of Rogue Connect (http://www.rogueconnect.com) and Seventh Sin Magazine (http://www.7thsinmag.com)

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Abbas of Beirut:

A short note on who he is......

Once he finished his fashion studies in Esmod Paris, ABBAS honed his skills with apprenticeships in the most famous and prestigious fashion houses in France. He won several competitions for young creators before coming to Beirut where he devoted his time painting on clothes and textile.


In 2005 ABBAS launched his own studio in Beirut to unveil his first collection haute couturespring-summer 2006

His great web site.

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