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Top 10 Easy-To-Make Everyday Hairstyles

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A hairstyle or haircut refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human head. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical, cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles. Hair styles depend on the face structure of the person and it is actually the fashion trend that motivates the youth. Here are a few trendy everyday hairstyles you can do.

 

1. Beach Hippie:

Follow the following easy steps:

Step 1 – Flip hair over and lightly put hairspray on underside. Flip upright and spray on the top. Finger-tousle as it dries.

Step 2 – Gather your bang-hair area and bobby-pin it out of the way so you can style the rest of your hair first.

Step 3 – Curl 1-inch sections away from your face. Start wrapping your hair around the iron at ear level not above. And leave your ends out of the curling iron.

Step 4 – Unpin the bang section and curl as you did the rest of your hair.

Step 5 – Insert spread fingers into hair at the back of your neck. Shake your hair to make the curls messy.

Step 6 – Now pin back a piece of hair on each side of your part. Messy hairs are actually good. Secure them together with a bobby pin and mist with shine spray.

 

2. Pin Curl Twist:

This is also an easy to follow style and these are the steps:

Step 1 – Brush out a 2-inch-wide bang section and secure back with two bobby pins. Loosen a bit with your fingers by tugging at the hairline.

Step 2 – Now you’re left with a section of hair over each ear. Run your index finger from behind your left ear up to the crown of your head. Smooth this section of hair into a low ponytail behind your left ear then twist the pony twice toward the back of your head. Secure the remaining tail with bobby pins, and then repeat on the right side. Connect the two twists with a bobby pin.

Step 3 – And that leaves the always fashionable “mullet” at the nape of your neck.

Step 4 – Hold your left index and middle finger under the bobby pins in Step 2, and roll a messy 1-inch section of hair up around your fingers to create a coil. Pinch it, slip it off your fingers and secure with a bobby pin. Don’t attach it to the twists in Step 2 or you’ll pull them out. Repeat with remaining hair until it’s all pinned up.

Step 5 – Mist with hairspray.

 

3. Side-swept Bun:

Easy to follow steps as explained:

Step 1 – Make a deep side part with a comb. Apply a bit of shine serum all over and comb through to tame flyaway.

Step 2 – Gather your hair into a low side pony behind the ear opposite your part. Secure with hair elastic.

Step 3 – Wrap the tail up toward your ear, then under the pony (into a bun), leaving the ends free.

Step 4 – Pierce the bun with your hair stick, making sure to thread one end of the stick through the elastic before letting it pop out the other side. This holds the bun in place.

 

4. Hello, Sailor:

The following are the steps to get this hairstyle done:

Step 1 – Make a side part. Starting with the bigger side, gather front section from the ear to your part and smooth it so the hairline is bump-free. Then twist several times upward toward your part. (See inset photo No.1.)

Step 2 – Secure the hair along the line of the twist with several bobby pins. At the end of the twist, criss-cross bobby pins to anchor the twist in place. Repeat on the smaller side.

Step 3 – Divide the hanging hair in back into 1-inch sections and wrap around a curling iron. Hold the barrel vertically to create a spiral.

Step 4 – Once all sections are curled, mist with hairspray and shake your hair gently to loosen the curls.

 

5. High-volume Pony:

Following are the steps to get this done:

Step 1 – Divide hair from ear to ear over the top of your head. Clip that front section out of the way.

Step 2 – At the crown of your head, take a two-inch section of the remaining hair and tease the area near your scalp to create the bouffant behind the headband. Messy is fine; we’re about to cover it up anyway.

Step 3 – Un -clip the front section and smooth it back over the teased area, gathering all your hair into a low pony. Reserve a one-inch section of your longest hair and secure the rest with elastic.

Step 4 – Wrap the reserved hair around the hair elastic and secure underneath with a bobby pin.

Step 5 – Slip on a headband.

 



 

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Top 10 Spectacle Brands

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In the market for spectacles, there are a variety of options. There are a number of branded and unbranded options available in the market. The branded ones have a variety of casual, trendy and designer options. To keep your eyes healthy and give yourself a designer look one should get a nice pair of branded, reputed and certified spectacles. Also if you have a tight budget you will have to go for the unbranded ones, but if you are prepared to spend extravagantly on your spectacles you have unlimited branded options.

Here is a list of the top 10 brands you can get in the market.

 

1. Calvin Klein

The best-seller in the optical market is this brand. Latest technologies and the best material are used in putting together a Calvin Klein spectacle. It has a variety of plastic frames available in nearly all the colors. It is also available in metal frames and in all shapes and sizes. It comes with various designer temples and is very fashionable and elegant.

 

2. Ray Ban

This brand was initially created to cater to the needs of the army pilots. They are fashionable and sturdy eyewear available for all types of people. It is now also available for children with the launch of Ray Ban junior. They are crafted to stop the ultraviolet rays and glare. With a very elegant and smart style, Ray Ban spectacles are the best option giving both, style and protection.

 

3. Prada

Luxury is symbolic with Prada and this is also true with its eyewear. Prada comes in three different varieties, men, women and unisex. It has a tremendous range in frames from basics like black and brown to funky and fun-filled colors like red, green, white, yellow, pink and purple. The range in shapes is also unbelievable as you get spectacles in all shapes and sizes. The glasses can suit any look or any time of the day whether it is day or night. You can also have your personalization on a Prada glass like studs of diamonds or the Prada logo itself.

 

4. Burberry

This luxury brand was founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856. This collection has many options from rimless to fully rimmed metals and plastic. It comes in sophisticated colors like burgundy, grey, silver, red and black. Lens can also be treated in a varied styles, like gradient coloration, flash mirror coating and tints.

 

5. Gucci

Gucci is an Italian fashion brand which manufactures top class spectacles. It has spectacles for all types of professions, from sophisticated business classes to funky Hollywood actors. It has an entire range of glasses for men and women in different colors and shapes. Spectacles from Gucci will surely make a statement.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Fashion Brands

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This is the 21st century, the age of information technology and globalization, materialism and consumerism. People strive to make millions of dollars so that they can live in the lap of luxury. Owning products created by the following luxury brands is considered a symbol of high class and status in such a society as they have ultra expensive items on the catalogue and one is considered to be rich if they own such brands.

 

1. Gucci

This brand was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Italy. It is renowned all over the world for its excellent leather goods and Italian fashion style. Gucci is considered to be the best Italian brand and is featured in a chart created by Interbrand which lists out the 100 best brands all over the globe. It generates about 2.2 billion dollars on a yearly basis.

2. Louis Vuitton

This French fashion house is a favorite amongst those who know the meaning of style and panache. It specializes in sunglasses, leather goods, watches, shoes- you name it. The LV monogram is an icon in itself and has made the brand a status symbol. The company is said to sell their products at the highest prices in the industry which is made clear by the fact that its annual revenue is about 2.7 billion dollars.

 

3. Chanel

Chanel is well-known fashion icon Coco Chanel’s baby and is considered to be the most elegant and chic brand in haute couture. Chanel manufactures high-end luxury goods, perfumes, clothes, cosmetics and much more. It will not be an exaggeration to say that the Chanel label is one of the most recognized labels all over the world.

 

4. Burberry

Burberry is a British luxury brand which manufactures everything from perfumes to clothing to accessories. Their products have a very distinctive pattern which is copied by fashion houses everywhere. The company makes about a billion dollars annually.

 

5. Fendi

Fendi is an Italian brand which is best known for its handbags. It started off small in 1925 but has gained world-wide recognition as it is owned by LVMH. Fendi generates about 338.5 million dollars every year.

 



 

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Top 10 Wedding Designers

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Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times in your life. When it comes to deciding on the location, caterers, flowers, cake, decorations, colors, and everything else it can be overwhelming. And to add onto that is the stress of picking the right dress. The dress is one of the most important aspects of the wedding because it’s all about the bride. The dress must not only make the bride look beautiful but feel beautiful and that’s what makes it so difficult to find the perfect gown. The gown also has to be flattering and show off the bride’s personality and sense of style. Not to mention that it needs to satisfy the bride, as well as her mother and fiancé.

So finding the perfect dress can easily be the most stressful part of wedding preparations. There are so many styles out there that it’s hard to decide on one, because often brides like different things about each dress. But finding the right dress can be easier if brides know what type of dress they are looking for as well as the top designers.

The following ten designers are known for high fashion and the quality gowns that they make are rated as top 10 with no particular order . They exemplify the top wedding dress designers in the United States and abroad. Celebrities, socialites, and everyday Americans alike visit these stores and leave with the perfect gown. While these dresses may be expensive, they are every brides dream come true.

 

1. Priscilla of Boston

Since 1945 the bridal gown collection founded by Priscilla Kidder has maintained a reputation for the quality of their gowns and their service. Each gown is made by hand in Massachusetts and even though Priscilla retired in 1993, the company still creates timeless gowns. Throughout several decades famous women have worn Priscilla of Boston wedding gowns and that’s why it continues to be a bridal powerhouse. They cater to every type of bride including the traditional, luxurious, modern, and eclectic.

 

2. Oscar de la Renta

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Oscar studied and worked with many fashions houses in France. He started his own label in 1965 and since then has been creating bridal gowns that are both luxurious and elegant. Jenna Bush and Renee Zellweger both wore his gowns down the aisle along with many others.

 

3. Vera Wang

Vera Wang creates gowns that set trends for the rest of the bridal industry. Vera Wang got her start in the industry in 1989 when she was planning her own wedding. She didn’t like any of the gowns so she decided to create her own and in 1990 opened her own bridal salon. Stars that have worn her gowns on their wedding day include Chelsea Clinton, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, Karenna Gore, Avril Lavigne, and Elin Nordegren.

 

4. Amsale

Amsale Aberra was born in Ethiopia but attended school in Massachusetts. In order to save money while in college she started sewing her own clothing. This hobby soon turned into a passion and she moved to New York in order to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology. What sets an Amsale gown apart from others is the quality of the material, craftsmenship, and the ability to take a classic and add modern features. Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Heidi Klum, and Lucy Liu chose Amsale.

 

5. Reem Acra

As a student at the American University in Lebanon, a fashion editor discovered Acra. She attended school in Paris and New York and her career officially took off in 1997 when she launched her bridal line. In contrast to other top designers, Acra offers ornate gowns that have intricate beadwork. She has designed gowns and dresses for Catherine-Zeta-Jones, Beyonce Knowles, and Angelina Jolie.

 



 

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Top Ten Worst Trends

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It is perfectly normal for fashion trends to change every year, maybe even every month. But some of these trends should have never reared their ugly heads at all!

 

1. Backwards Clothing
This trend came up during the 1990s and was set by “Kiss Kross”, a Hip-Hop group. What they did was turn their clothes backwards and wear them like nothing was wrong. Even though it was unique and different, it was definitely ridiculous.

 

2. Baggy Jeans

Baggy jeans have been popular since the 1990s. Fortunately, the jeans do not sit as low as they used to. Boys today continue to buy pants that are two sizes too big and walk around looking uncomfortable. The girls would definitely agree with one fact- this trend should have never come about.

 

3. Middle hair parting

During the 1990s, almost every male would wet his hair and comb it right through the centre. The result would be that a large scalp line would be visible. It looked extremely bad and made decent looking boys appear ugly. This trend ended soon after- thank god for small mercies!

 

4. Ugg Boots/Fluffy Snow Boots

While a few women continue to wear these today, they were extremely popular about 4 years back. Almost every female in the country owned a pair and wore them with everything- even skirts. Looking back, one would say that it made them look like abominable snowmen.

 

5. Mom Pants or High Waisted Jeans

These jeans are a far cry from the ultra trendy low waisted jeans available today. High-waisted pants were extremely popular during the 1980s and were worn well into the 1990s. The reason why they look bad- they close in around your mid-section and needless to say, make your rear end look humungous. One of the worst trends till date, undoubtedly.

 



 

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Top Ten Stylish Caps

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Caps have been considered to be trendy for over a 100 years and were regularly worn by women during the Victorian era. Let us look at the top 10 stylish caps.

 

1. The Ascot Cap

This cap is often referred to as the Cuffley cap and is worn by men. The material that is used to make this cap is hard and the appearance if similar to that of a flat cap. The shape is slightly rounded and the material used varies from company to company as well as season to season.

 

2. A Beret

A Beret is round in shape and is very soft. The material used to manufacture berets is either felt or wool. The crown of these caps is flat and is worn quite frequently by women and men in France. Interestingly, these caps were originally worn by people in Spain.

 

3. A do-rag

A do-rag or a durag or doo-rag is simply a single cloth piece which covers ones head. They are quite popular as they can be worn with almost any outfit and look very fashionable. Initially, a do-rag was worn by those who wanted to prevent their fashionable hairdos from getting ruined during sleep

 

4. Flat Cap

A flat cap may also go by the name of a scally cap. It is worn mostly by men and is round in shape. The brim is very stiff and the material used can either be cotton or tweed. Though it is rare, a number of manufacturers also use leather.

 

5. Newsboy Cap

A Newsboy cap is worn on a day to day basis and is very casual. The style is similar to that of a flat cap and is also called the Apple Cap, Jay Gatsby, Eight Panel, Fisherman’s Cap and Baker Boy. Like the flat cap, the brim is quite stiff but the rest of the cap is fuller and more rounded. Most newsboy caps have buttons on the crown.

 



 

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Top 10 Most Expensive Watches

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If you are amongst those who love only the best, no matter what- this list of the top 10 most expensive watches is a must-read!

 

1. Joaillerie 101 Manchette

These are manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre and are considered to be the most expensive watches in the world. The exalted Calibre 101 is hidden below a jewellery puzzle. One can check the time through the onyx, gold and diamond cobochons. The watch adorns 576 diamonds and 18-carat white gold. Other versions have 11 onyx cabochons and 400 diamonds. The price is not known as of now.

 

2. Tour de I’lle

These are manufactured by Vacheron Constantin and were first designed in the year 2005. These limited edition watches are said to have the most complicated design elements. The dial is made of 18-carat gold and the band is made of alligator skin and is hand-sewn. The buckle is made of pink gold. The features include sunset time, second time zone, minute repeater, tourbillon device and a perpetual calendar.

 

3. Big Bang Chronograph

These watches are manufactured by Hublot, Bunter SA. These watches are made especially for the elite sections and are known as Big Bang. A particular setting allows the material to disappear and one can only see the diamonds. They cost $1 million.

 

4. Classical Billionaire Tourbillion

These are manufactured by Corum. The watch shimmers with 850 diamonds and the skeleton hands and dials are dazzling. This manually wound watch has a power reserve of 90 hours and the features are completely unique. These cost $998,000 and only 10 pieces are produced.

 

5. Tecnica Skeleton Chronograph.

These watches are manufactured by Parmigiani Fleurier. The platinum casing is beautiful to look at and features like a tourbillon, chronograph and minute repeater make these watches truly appealing. They cost $850,000.

 



 

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Top Ten Fashion Trends for fall 2009

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With the onset of fall 2009, the fashion designers are out with their latest collection of trendy clothes which are sure to catch the attention of fashion lover. Here are some of the trends to be followed this autumn.

 

1. Built Out Shoulders

Built Out ShouldersReminding of the early 80s, the trend of built out shoulders was again bought into reckoning by fashion designers this fall. The various designs were used to showcase padding along with strong, stiff shoulders which are going to be a craze this season.

 

2. Cut Outs

Cut OutsIt is the season of “cold shoulder” and “draped” cut outs this time around as they have been a huge hit among the designers this season. In most showcases, the cut out designs were made more distinctive to create a bold effect.

 

3. Eighties Retro

Eighties RetroIn keeping with the built out shoulders, the pouffy sleeves along with tiered ruffles are back in consideration, paired with black lace. Popularly known as the Cyndi Lauper style, the retro collection is definitely a fall back to the good old days of the eighties.

 

4. Metallic Shine

Metallic ShineThe surprise inclusion in this year’s collection, metallic tone is going to be the hottest thing in town. Ramps can be seen filled with sparkles, sequins and shimmering on tops, dresses, accents and pants. The tones used commonly are gold and silver along with copper for the not-so-traditionalists.

 

5. Leather

LeatherAs always leather designs have been symbolized with strong, independent women this season with its inclusion in short blazer and pants with corsets combos. This time around leather has been introduced as key pieces in edgy designs and not just as an accent.

 



 

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