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First Look: Asos Spring 2012 Collection

by Diana Ajih on February 1, 2012

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The Asos Spring 2012 collection has arrived showcasing this spring’s hottest fashion trends. As you go through this lookbook, you’ll find that there’s a little something for everyone as the weather heats up. The Asos Spring 2012 collection comes as 4 mini collections which means 4 different ways to get inspired for spring.

  • Darling Buds is inspired by the 1950s and 1960s feminine silhouettes like  lace, chiffon and organza
  • Mex Tex features bold Aztec prints and funky embroidery
  • Neo Circuit is filled with sporty neon colors and pretty pastels
  • Waikiki inspires us with fun Hawaii-inspired prints and tie-dye

Below is the entire lookbook including easy separates, mix prints, rompers, tie dye, pastel hues, party dresses, sheer tops, shoes, and accessories galore. Head over to Asos.com and start shopping!

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Thinking of Beauty from a Cross-Cultural Perspective

by Diana Ajih on February 1, 2012

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Everyone knows that there are some striking differences between beauty standards among women of the world. In some more developing countries in Africa and Central America, it is considered more appealing to have extra weight than the super-thin standard found in Western and Eastern cultures. In the Middle East, modesty is seen as a beauty virtue instead of the in-your-face attitude spread by Hollywood.

European and American conceptions of beauty have always been thought to be similar. America is a country full of people from European descent, but different cultures pop up and create different definitions of beauty throughout. Because of the proliferation mass media and social media sites, every woman in the developed world has access to the latest fashion trends. Whether someone wants to look at high fashion on Vogue or purchase an initial necklace on Etsy, the choices are endless.

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Bobbi Brown Spring 2012 Rose Gold Collection

by Diana Ajih on February 1, 2012

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Love Bobbi Brown’s Neons & Nudes Spring 2012 collection? I sure do but she Bobbi still has more to show you this spring.  Bobbi Brown Rose Gold for Spring 2012 is the newest limited edition collection you’ll fall for too. Check it out below!

Inspired by her treasured rose-gold wedding band, Bobbi’s spring collection instantly enhances with an alluring combination of rosy, gold-flecked accents and dramatic definition.

Shimmer Brick Compact (Retail $39.00)

  • Rose Gold- a soft golden pink glow
  • Wild Rose- a soft pink glow

Rich Color Gloss (Retail $23.00)

  • Pink Sorbet- Pink shade
  • Angel Pink- Soft pink shade
  • Pink Cocoa- Dirty pink shade
  • Pink Gold- Golden pink shade

Rich Lip Color SPF 12 (Retail $23.00)

  • Lilac- Lilac shade
  • Wild Rose- Pink shade
  • Nude Rose- Pink nude shade
  • Pink Peony- Peony pink shade
  • Beige Gold- Golden nude shade
  • Miami- Coral Coral shade

Available: February 2012 at all Bobbi Brown counters and  bobbibrown.com

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3 Easy Steps to Big Bouncy Blowout Hair

by Diana Ajih on January 31, 2012

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Big blowouts have been spotted as the hottest trend for the spring and summer season. Dolce and and Gabbana worked with Redken Creative Consultant Guido to create perfect hair blowouts for the runway.

“It’s a bouncy blow-dry to compliment the rich spring 2012 collection,” said Guido. “The style looks effortless, but it takes a certain technique to get a flowing runway look.”

Now you can easily do-it-yourself by following these 3 easy steps!

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Look Appropriately Girly for Football Sunday

Just because you’re hanging with the boys for the big game, doesn’t mean you should look like them. See how to look pretty without trying too hard

 

Look Appropriately Girly for Football Sunday

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Step away from the CheeseHead and sweatpants. Here’s how to look appropriately cute for that football party, without being called a girly girl.

 

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rose byrne sag awards 2012

Rose Byrne revealed a whole new look at the SAG Awards last night. Rose’s stylist and John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh says that her new look is “70′s inspired with a modern twist. Think Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface meets a modern day Anna Wintour.”

Here is how Harry styled Rose’s new 70′s inpsired bob to go with her chic white Elie Saab jumpsuit for the red carpet:

John Frieda Root Lift FoamStep 1 – Saturate the Roots with a Volumizer

“I needed to get a lot of lift at the roots. Without that, the look would just fall flat,” says Harry. On wet hair, he applied tons of John Frieda Full Repair Root Lift Foam ($6.99) which not only gave him the weightless lift that he needed, but also helped to protect against damage caused by heat styliing.

Step 2 – Protect the Roots

Harry applied the Full Repair Perfect Ends Deep Infusion ($9.99) to smooth the ends and make sure they looked healthy and groomed since her new cut is so blunt.john frieda full repair perfect ends deep infusion

Step 3 – Blow Dry with a Round Brush

Section by section, Harry used a natural bristle brush and angled the blow dryer down to get maximum shine.

Step 4 – Place Velco Rollers at the Crown

Harry used the rollers to lock in the volume.

“It’s the epitome of chic, just like Rose.” – Harry Josh

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