Back to School: All About the Braids

Solange

My favorite hair look at the moment is long braids, whether in the form of tight twists or box braids. This hairstyle lasts up to 3 months, but never gets boring. For the first three months of school, a multitude of hairstyles from buns, ponytails, and updos. Braids are perfect for those who want to grow out their hair or save on some time in the morning. 

Zendaya

Zendaya makes a simple protective hairstyle look fab! A braid such as the one above is commonly called a halo braid, crown braid, or, simply, a wrap-around braid. When constructing the braid, be sure to create straight parts and detangle the hair as necessary. Finish off the braid with a bun, ponytail, or pin it up to make the braid look continuous! This look can last all week and work as a low-manipulation style.

Cymphonique Miller

Keep it cute and easy with a side braid (or, even a ponytail braid facing backwards). A braid such as Cymphonique's can be accomplished by creating a ponytail and braiding the hair in the ponytail. If any hair is wished to be left out, just create a simple part and clip it out of the way while braiding.

What is your go-to back to school hairstyle?

Fashion 101: Festival Fun to Everyday Chic

Solange Knowles

Solange kept it fun, colorful, and girly for her Coachella 2014 look. Steal this festival look by pairing together easy, breezy pieces together such as loose tank tops and maxi-skirts. Solange completes the look with a chunkier sandal heel, mirrored sunglasses, and a see-through box satchel bag. Each accessory can be worked into any everyday look.

Vanessa Hudgens

Crotchet tops, fringe, and loose hair is the epitome of a festival look. Crotchet tops look especial cute when paired with simple jeans, a messy loose braids, and sandals. While a fringe bag can be placed into any style or look. Loose hair is easy to accomplish whether i is desired in the look of a braid or ponytail.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Kendall and Kylie create dark looks with the use of lace type fabrics, combat boots, and the use of darker colors. Kendall's long cardigan can work during spring nights when it gets a little chilly outside while combat boots can work throughout the season to make any look edgier. Also, try out flower and feather headbands to add extra pizzazz to the hair.

What is your favorite festival look?  

Fashion 101: Winter Coats and Jackets

Nicole Richie

Make the coat your outfit to stay warm and stylish! I love this classy "coat dress' worn by Nicole Richie. Plus, it is an automatic 2 in 1 look. The coat mimics a button-up style dress that reveals an outfit underneath when removed. This is perfect when you are going in and out of cold weather and still need to be fashionable. 

Nicole Richie

Keep it printed! Although a printed jacket may not be practical, it is still cute! Printed coats and jackets are just like accessories, they only add to the look. A printed coat or jacket can also be the main piece of your look or mixed and matched with another print as Nicole Richie's outfit above. 

Solange Knowles

 Colorblock it! Coats can become so dull and drab when they are just the basic grey or black. Try a coat with an eye-popping color to make the look exciting! Solange's coat is so classic and chic, yet fun just by its fun color hue. 

Solange Knowles

Just like Nicole Richie's floral printed jacket, Solange's cheetah print coat is a printed showstopper! Mix it up with color and the prints become even more alive!

How do you wear your winter coats and jackets?

Top Tips To Being Fashionably Quirky

I love a quirky personality and the style that usually comes with it. A quirky style usually involves mixing textures and patterns, oxfords, funky tights, and fun accessories. Celebs like Solange and Corinne Bailey Rae are know for the quirky cool style and rock it perfectly. However, it is very easy to take it from quirky to crazy if your outfit has a little too much color or pattern and is just too much! Below are my top tips to dressing fashionably quirky for both causal and formal occasions.

Corinne Bailey Rae

Casual, everyday occasions call for oxfords, tights, texture, and all your basics. A pair of oxfords are an alternative to flats that work all year round and come in some many different colors. You can also go for the new trend of more masculine shoes with cool cut outs and chunky heels. Barque and other interesting patterns always look unique when they're on your bottom half since they are usually seen only on the top half which makes it stand out. You may want to try to mix patterns, but keep them "connected" with a common color scheme. Also, a mix of texture such as a silk and a wool create a great visual in any outfit. Lastly, a pair of funky tights will keep your legs warm and detailed whenever your wearing a skirt, dress, or even a pair of shorts and still want a quirky look. 

Corinne Bailey Rae

It doesn't take much to advance from a casual quirky look to a more formal attire. A pair of chunky heels will contrast the ordinary pump especially if it comes with straps and buckles. A bag with a pop color is great to go with any style and works best if it goes with a color that is already used in your outfit. A collar makes anything a bit more formal and with the new trend of collar necklaces it is easy to mix and match. 

What is your style?

Spring Beauty Trends: Pastel Eyes, Matte Lip

Spring is bringing back all the color into your beauty look. A bright matte lip and pastel colored lids are the ultimate trend for Spring 2013 whether you're rocking them at the same time or seperately. A splash of color brightens up your entire face and an instant vibe of youthfulness. However, there are a few things to beware of such as color overload and finding your specific color. Below are two lovely ladies, Solange and Katy Perry, who both know how to rock the latest Spring beauty trends.

Solange Knowles

Matte lips are a great alternative to glossy lips. The matte lets the color shine through without taking over your entire beauty look. Using a matte lip color allows you to still add a blush and eyeshadow without overpowering your face. Be sure to find a lip color that goes with your skin tone by swatching and asking to try out colors. Also, to prevent a matte lip color from drying out your lips make sure you apply a moisturizing chapstick first.



Katy Perry

Pastels come in such a variety of colors and shades that allow you to have an entire pallete of pastel eye shadows. Just like any other shadow, you can do so many different looks such as a smokey eye which makes pastel shadows very versatile. Pastel shadows are especially pretty when used as a liner because it can easily make your eyes stand out and pop.

What is your favorite Spring beauty trend?



Trend Alert: Rock the Turban

Everytime I look around I see people wearing turbans in beautiuful patterns and colors and in various shapes and styles. Turbans originated in places like the Middle East and Africa as customary headware and now they are being worn as chic fashion head gear. Celebs like Kourtnay Kardashian, Solange Knowles, and June Ambrose are just a few to be seen working the turban into everyday street style, vacay wear, and even special events.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian keeps it simple by wraping a bright blue turban, that matches her outfit perfectly, around her head. A turban in a solid color that does a full wrap around the head is probably the most simple version of a turban that still makes a statement. Not only does her turban work as a fashion statement, but since she's out near the Miami waters it helps to protect her hair from frizz and an overall bad hair day. 

Solange Knowles

Solange adds a little more length to her turban so that it wraps up with her hair as well as add a little twist for flair. The black and white pattern of her turban adds to her outfit by giving more of a visual and pop to the look. Don't forget if your wearing a turban you can do more with your beauty look since all your hair is pulled back like Solange's soft smokey eyes. 

June Ambrose

Now if your a daring fashionista like June Ambrose you can go the extra mile with your turban look. June kept it basic black, but creates a "turban bun" which takes the place of big earrings and a statement necklace. Youtube has hundreds of turban tying tutorials if you want to style yours like June's or any other style.

Will you be rocking the turban this fall?