STYLE
Kate Middleton was thrust onto the fashion scene whether she wanted to be or not, once news broke of her engagement to Prince William. The Dutchess of Cambridge has been acclaimed for her perfectly put-together and lady-like ensembles. Several blogs have spawned with the mission of documenting (and helping you copy) Mrs. Kate's every stylish move including dutchessofcambridgestyle.org, katemiddletonstyle.org and whatkatewore.com. Kate's looks even inspired countless Halloween costumes this year.
No one can make casual and effortless look so glamorous and chic, quite like Minka Kelly. That’s right, she has a red hot career, Derek Jeter (speculation or not), and killer style to boot. Some people really do have it all. The most amazing thing about Minka is how she literally looks like it's nothing. She throws on a tshirt, hat, and skirt and that’s it, no muss, no fuss, yet she always looks stunning. Minka Kelly has perfected her personal style so well, that it translates into the characters she portrayed on Friday Night Lights, Charlie’s Angels, and The Roommate. Even professional stylists and casting directors adhere to her self-imposed guidelines, which is only further proof that Minka Kelly seems to have it all figured out. Though the task of highlighting her best five outfits was quite daunting, the vote was decided on, drum roll please…
According to Cosmopolitan.com, Ken Paves insists that, "the trick to perfect blow outs is using the right styling products and learning how to use the right sized brushes in conjunction with the blow dryer for the desired results."
Many curly-haired ladies have struggled for quite some time with attempting to recreate those salon perfect blowouts at home. Is there some secret technique we’re missing while we’re sitting in that stylists’ chair? Combined with the recent popularity of blow-dry exclusive hair salons, such as Blow Dry Bar, across the country, lead the Glam Damn It team wondering: “How can we do that?” So, we simply had to investigate and share our discoveries. Here are some of the tricks utilized by top stylists to prevent frizz and encourage beautiful, sleek locks.
- Select the right product for your hair type. Fine hair should get a volumizing mousse, medium hair responds well to light products such as leave-in conditioner and thick, textured hair needs a heavy product such as straightening cream or wax. Experiment with different products to see which type works best with your hair – everyone is different!
- Almost as important as the product you choose is the type of brush you’ll be using for your desired style. A boar’s bristle brush is best for using on wet hair. A paddle brush will give you the straightest look, while a round brush will give you lots of volume. Most stylists’ use a large, boar’s bristle paddle brush. The size of the brush head is also important – the larger it is, the more hair you can work with at once and the rounder it is, the bigger your curls will be and the more volume you’ll have when finished.
- Some things to keep in mind while attempting your perfect blowout:
- Fingers in your hair means static on your head! So keep your fingers firmly on your brush and dryer handles.
- Do not attempt to blow dry dripping wet OR completely dry hair – the perfect dampness for a blowout is somewhere in between. Experts suggest (in order) a thorough towel-dry, use of a wide-tooth comb for smoothing tangles, product application and then blow-drying. Keep hair damp with a spritz bottle full of water to avoid breakage from heat.
- If one section of your hair tends to have flyaways, use the nozzle attachment of the blow dryer – it helps to zone in on that area and prevent breakage.
Theophilus London is the next big thing in music. Recently, he gave an exclusive, high-energy performance at the W South Beach to celebrate the hotel's two year anniversary. The urban electro-pop sensation is one of several hand-selected artists participating in the Symmetry Live concert series created by W Hotels Global Music Director, Michaelangelo L'Acqua.
Theophilus London was born in Trinidad but grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He’s a self-made rapper-songwriter that blends a variety of genres including rock, hip-hop, electronica and pop to create a unique sound. He gained momentum under Green Label Sound, a music label for new artists curated by Mountain Dew, and has performed at Cannes Film Festival, SXSW and The Late Show with David Letterman.
It's amazing what you can find as you take a stroll through Barnes & Noble on your day off. An amazing read to come across is Harper's Bazaar Fashion- Your Guide to Personal Style. The guide is reported by the lovely Lisa Armstrong, who is The Times fashion editor -so she knows her stuff! Reading through this and studying all of the pictures, you may begin to feel envious in a way that may even make you question if you've got style at all. If you're feeling a little lackluster in the fashion department, this guide is a must-buy! Until you can go out and get your own copy, here are a few key points in the book.
Get these absolutely adorable Dolce & Gabbana red ribbon-tie sandals at a whopping 70% off! Normally $760, now $228.
Several popular sizes are still available -but we don't see that lasting for long. So get over to The Outnet and steal these sweet little sandals!
Wednesday night Maxim magazine celebrated its Hot 100 issue at Eden Club in Hollywood. As you can imagine, it was every man's dream party. Too bad it was dominated by mostly females. (Sorry guys!) The ladies came out in swarms, dressed in varying shiny, short, sexy dresses and sky-high heels. In fact, there was even a sign at the entry that said "No Flat Shoes Allowed." Well, not really, but you get the point. British actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley snagged the coveted #1 spot on Maxim's list, as well as a spot on the best-dressed list.
Rosie looked chic and classy in a white, backless number by Max Mara. While most took the opportunity to wear their skimpiest, Rosie stole the show with her sleek put-together look. She makes a classic-style-loving fashionista proud. Other notable looks included actress Emmanuelle Vaugier, who opted for white as well in a simple one-shouldered draped dress and nude heels. Sometimes less really is more. We also appreciated singer Grace Potter's funky little black number with contrasting bright purple heels. Check out more Maxim Hot 100 party pics here.
We all know how hard it is in today's economy to put food on the table, let alone dress for success, on a budget. We have a few tips to make it work:
Tip 1: Look at every single piece of clothing on the sale rack. Many times people will hide a Large in the Small section thinking no one will look there. Time is important; shopping is not something that can be done in a rush if you want to make the most of your money.
For the past few nights I couldn’t sleep; I’ve been having nightmares of an empty shoe closet! I don’t leave the house for fear that a shoe robber might take away my foot treasures. I have been thinking of all the places I could hide my shoes: under my bed (yeah right! that’s the first place to look plus that won’t hold all of my shoes.) Maybe I’ll build a secret room like in the movies behind the bookshelf, where you pull this one book and the bookshelf moves out of the way revealing a secret door; behind it and a room filled with my “sweet shoes”. That’s never going to happen; my husband will not agree to it, he already thinks I am crazy (about shoes).
Too often when in a particular place or setting, with being bombarded daily with fashion dos and don'ts, it's easy to get confused. On the cover photo for this article, note that all the model is wearing is a thin, navy and white striped long sleeve shirt and navy skirt. Her only accessory being the gold pendant she wears around her neck. Given the scene, the photo is flawless. Now look at the photo within the article. It's in your face 80's, but I find it a little anachronistic. In the fashion realm, there are both decades that are lauded as well as those that are laughed at.
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