Get Neon

 

A blast from the 80's has hit the fashion world. The notorious neon colors are back. They can be seen on the runway and the street. I know that during the 80's I was the girl with the blue eyeshadow, side pony, and neon leggings, but now the look has evolved into something couture. Teen girls have been wearing the neon skinny jeans and vibrant color splashed shirts, but for the twenties and up, we can wear one neon piece or have one neon accessory. If you want to go neon on the bottom, get neon shorts or skinny jeans and pair a solid tee or tank with it. With neon shirts you ca... Read More >>>

Summer Hair

 

The trend this summer is carefree and easy. Beach waves and soft curls are in! So stop coloring and let your natural highlights show! Get a beachy, fun look to your hair by letting your natural texture show. You just need a a bobby pin or two if you need, and put your bangs back or add a braid. If you want to create a just left the beach look, add a texturizing spray to your hair and scrunch. Just let it be natural and pretty!

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Smart Shopping

Get a clue about savvy shopping this summer by indulging in a few tips. Saving money will be a breeze on your next trip to the grocery store:

Keep a running list. Slapped under a magnet on the fridge, or tacked to the front door—it doesn't matter, as long as you have a "Things I Need" list somewhere in plain sight. If you get in the habit of jotting down items as you think of them ("Oops! Running low on olive oil."), then you'll never have to brainstorm at the last minute again. This will also eliminate those extra trips to the grocery store that someho... Read More >>>

Project Runway is almost here!

 

It's almost here fashionistas!! Okay, we have a while but still. If your at all couture, you most likely are a follower of Lifetime's Project Runway. If you aren't, Project Runway is a competition where designers must compete in weekly fashion challenges and be eliminated to find the winner. This will be Project Runway's sixth season. The lovely Heidi Klum is the main judge/host of course, and is accompanied by mentor to the desgners, Tim Gunn. We have waited so long for this s... Read More >>>

Fashion and rock; Music to our ears

 

You make not think about it when you turn up your ipod and put your ear buds in, but you could be using this ritual as a chance to express yourself. That's right...forget the ugly black headphones that spewed your tunes. Now there are a variety of headphones and earbuds that are decorative and fashion forward while still being state of the art and having good quality. One example of earphones is the Smokin Buds from Skull Candy. These colorful earbuds are fu... Read More >>>

Get the Best out of your Blow Dryer

There's a lot of hype over whether a blow dryer can cause significant damage to hair. While it is certainly not recommended that style seekers perform a blow out everyday, proper technique and careful attention can reduce the negative affects of blow drying, and will enhance the look of your hair every single time!

Make use of the "cool" button. A lot of dryers these days have a cold setting, which cuts off the heat from the dryer and directs room temperature air at your hair. Experts say that while the hot settings open the hair cuticles and allow for styling, the cooler setting closes up ... Read More >>>

Lily Allen's Jewelry Line

British singer Lily Allen is following footsteps of her American famous friends and is launching a jewelry line. The jewelry collection is called Lily Allen and features pieces like medallions, fruits, poodles and coins.

Allen told Vogue UK: "I'm really pleased with all of the designs, we worked hard on getting them exactly how we wanted them from choosing the right chain length and thickness to deciding what should be in gold and what looks better in silver. I do love the animals though - the pandas are fantastic."

The jewelry line will officially launch in the fall.

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New Grilled Favorites

Now is the time to relish summer cookouts while the warm weather still lasts, but there’s no use getting burnt out on hamburgers and hotdogs. Next time you fire up the grill, plan to make a summer side dish that will liven up any meal. Here are just a few suggestions that break the tradition:

Stuffed tomatoes: Even the kids will love these. This recipe comes from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network. Core as many large tomatoes as you’d like and stuff them with a mixtu... Read More >>>

Oh la la lingerie; Bra trends of the summer

Although not as visible as dresses, shoes, and accessories... keeping with the latest bra trends is still important. The bra trends of summer '09 are a little less modest and alot more vibrant. The "never let your bra straps show" rule is put away, and neon, flashy staps are poking out of tank tops. A popular bra revealing look is the 80's remenecient off the shoulder drapey tee look. You can wear a bra of any color or pattern to make the look. One rule however, that you CANNOT break is never, ever , ever wear a flashy bra under a skin tight, see through shirt. That is not ... Read More >>>

The Power of Stretching

Feeling a little stiff lately? Regular workout routines can be difficult to keep up with, but for those in-between days when you need to get up a move, there’s a solution. Make managing your flexibility a morning priority.

If you love those just-woke-up, face-contorting stretches, just think how limber and equipped your body will feel after a first-thing-in-the-morning flexibility routine.

Start with simple arm stretches that you can do while sitting up in bed. Reach high above your head and hold the stretch for a few seconds, then rotate your arms behind you to feel the movement in ... Read More >>>

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