PLAYING WITH STYLE

A memory game that will challenge players to discover the combinations put together by these young hipsters and special stand out characteristics in their style. These patrons were photographed in Amsterdam. Photography by Barbara Iweins

This is a perfect last minute gift idea for the fashionable friend in your life, or even for yourself :)
Seems to be the perfect combination of brain power and style power.

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APOLIS

Apolis is a specialty menswear company that is rooted in activism. Don’t take the travel inspired collection of basic wear, luggage, and accessories at face value. Apolis and its partners, Invisible Children, Citta International, and Charity water, play an active role in improve the quality of life throughout the world. Apolis prides itself in complete manufacturing transparency. As a customer you know where everything was sourced and whose life was helped through Apolis mission.

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GO GREEN—DAVIS STYLE

Need a last minute gift for the holidays? We all have those destroyed bike inner tubes that barely survived finals. Consider going green with up cycled accessories. Follow Alchemy Goods and reclaim inner tubes, seat belts and other random things that have lived past their intended use.

Image source: http://alchemygoods.com/images/bg-product-westlake-01.jpg Alchemy Goods

They have an exclusive line of accessories that range from wallets to bags. It is guaranteed to please that eco-conscious side of you. These materials that may have other wise contributed to pollution under go a process that’s simple and earth friendly—cut and sew. Its innovative application will show your eco-appreciation. You can choose something as subtle as a wallet or side with an attention grabber, the oversize tote.

C.O. BIGALOW

Winter is right around the corner and lips are the first to suffer form that unwelcome plague of chapped lips. C.O. Bigalow is considered America’s oldest apothecary. Operating out of New York for over 160 years that have perfected lip care. They are best known, Mentha Lip Shine that has a fresh, cool, and highly moisturizing effect. It is a nice pick me up when ever you need a change in mood or just a lip gloss that isn’t greasy or stick. It is available in a wide variety of flavors and tints

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C.O Bigalow Bigalows lip care is not limits to the ladies. For those who prefer a tint free matte finish, there is the Lip Balm. You have the option of its classic Mentha option or the gentle touch of Lemon balm. The lip balm series features a vitamin rich bases infused with fine essential oils. Be sure to treat your lips to Bigalow’s lip care this winter.



balm pic Image source: http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2008/galleries/041108_lipbalm_400X400.jpg C.O Bigalow

UNIQLO

"UNIQLO- From Tokoyo to the World. Made for all. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live, UNIQLO makes clothes that transcend all categories and social groups. Everything is deeply rooted in a Japanese origin, aspiring to excellence in quality, design and technology while making clothing affordable and accessible to everyone".

UNIQLO is actively working toward the launch of their second global flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York and is currently hiring store management trainees. With the continued global expansion that UNIQLO has undertaken it is unevitable that they will hopefully open a store in California. Till then uniqlo.com will have to do.

- Uniqlo.com inspires the world to dress casual

Cute short haircuts trends for women 2011

Cute short haircuts trends for women 2011


Confidence is sexy, and short hairstyles tell everyone that you're confident, sassy, smart, and fun.A sexy short haircut is the long pixie. This style is cut a bit longer than the normal pixie cut, and you can have layers added to bring a smoother look to your hairstyle. The bangs are cut into a short, rounded fringe that frames the face and gives you a flirty look. It's not as severe a style as the regular pixie, and is more suitable for anyone than the standard pixie style is. This haircut is great to wear day or night, and is extremely easy to style.The basic bob is a sexy look as it is and if its paired with long bangs its even sexier. This style is suitable for any woman, and is very easy to care for and style. It takes only a few minutes to style this haircut with a round brush. In this style, the hair is cut short, usually above the chin, and the bangs are left long. Part the hair on the side and use a round brush to curl it under in soft curves that frame your face and give you a romantic appeal. You can change the look by changing the way you wear your bangs, and you can easily add accessories to suit any occasion.

 Cute short haircuts trends for women 2011

 Cute short haircuts trends for women 2011

Modern funky short and long hairstyles photos for women 2011

Modern funky short and long hairstyles photos for women 2011


There are funky hairstyles for short and long hairstyles also, for women with longer hair there are more choices for a funky hairstyles but short hair is more modern.If you have straight hair and want a modern curly haircuts you can easily use the curling iron and have great modern curl.When you want to get a funky hair, you need to go back to the basic rule: throw out the list of demographics and focus on your own. This hairstyle doesn’t choose people or race or gender or age. You simply need to let your creative energy flow and pour it in to your hair.There are also some who believe that funky hairstyles are not for everyone. Though there’s a hint of truth to this—as only those who are brave enough to wear them can carry them with great sense of style and confidence technically anyone can have a funky hairstyle. It doesn’t matter if you have a round or heart shape, or if you have curly or wavy hair.There are a number of misconceptions people have about this kind of cut. When one says funky, it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to a Mohawk, dreadlock, or a Chelsea hair. You also don’t need to be goth or emo.

 Modern funky short and long hairstyles photos for women 2011

ASIAN PERSUASION

Top Asian figures are sweeping the fashion world and I have to say, it’s about time! From talented Asian-American designers getting acknowledged for surpassing expectations to Armani opening shops in China, it is certainly an exciting and refreshing change of pace for the industry.

Recently, Vogue shot an editorial for their December issue, styled by my favorite creative head, Grace Coddington, which showcases a new outlook on beauty. It features models of various Asian ethnicities such as Liu Wen, Du Juan, and Tao Okamoto. I am in love with this spread not so much for the style per se but rather the new meaning it gives to the traditional and often erroneous definition of beauty in our world.

image source: fashiongonerogue.com

Although this change is refreshing, I have to agree with NY mag columnist James Lim that "it always seems easier for magazines to lump the girls in a feature like this, feel like the acknowledgment has been made, and then revert back to their usual ultra-white mix of models in subsequent issues. It will be interesting to see if and how Vogue will support these statements in forthcoming issues." Hopefully this isn't a one-time spread and it will be the leading force in diversifying the spectrum of skin colors seen on the runways and magazine covers.

ALEXA CHUNG'S FASHION

British TV presenter Alexa Chung is quickly achieving style icon status with her easy and seemingly effortless tomboy style. She shares a video about her style adventures in NYC and how it differs from her hometown of London for Refinery 29.

http://www.refinery29.com/everywhere/news/fashion-news/limit/6/offset/6/

TOP FASHION TUMBLRS

Now that tumblr fever is sweeping the nation, many fashion related tumblr blogs are also making a big appearance. I found a list of recommended top 5 current fashion blogs on tumblr from Refinery 29, so indulge your fashion cravings and check these out!

1) http://shoelust.tumblr.com/


2) http://textbook.tumblr.com/

3) http://hellohellodesign.tumblr.com/

4) http://fuckyeahmenswear.tumblr.com/

5) http://theimpossiblecool.tumblr.com/

image source: http://www.refinery29.com/the-best-fashion-twitters-to-follow-now.php

And here's a bonus! This is one of my favorite fashion blogs to peruse: http://seaofshoes.com/

Enjoy!

THE UGLY SWEATER PARTY

The holidays are in full spring and I was just invited to my favorite party-- the holiday ugly sweater party. I like to pair the ugliest sweaters I can find (usually from a thrift store) with a pair of leggings or high waist jeans and gaudy jewelry. How would you guys style your ugly sweater?

(The above sweaters can be found at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters)

FREE PEOPLE DECEMBER CATALOG

The December Free People catalog is a great example of how perfect styling and an amazing landscape can come together in photos to produce a unique and beautiful mixture. The catalog is shot in Utah by Chrissy Piper featuring models Martha Hunt and Izzy Marshall. As noted on the Free People Blog, "the catalog was inspired by easy rider attitude and freedom of the open road."

image source: freepeople.com

FIRST ARMANI STORE IN CHINA

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani is entering the Chinese market with a new online store that opened Friday (11/26), and it is one of the first such initiatives in China by a major fashion brand.

This news is not only exciting for the global fashion market as a whole, but also personally exciting for myself, as a Chinese American, to know that brands like Armani are entering the Asian market.

"In view of the increasing enthusiasm for online shopping and the growing importance of the Chinese market, I have decided to open an Emporio Armani online store in China," said Armani.

And Armani was right about the Chinese enthusiasm for online shopping. In fact, online retail sales in China, which has the world's largest web population of at least 420 million, soared 117 percent last year to 39 billion dollars (29 billion euros), according to iResearch, a Beijing-based research firm.

QUICK HAIRSTYLE PERFECT FOR FINALS WEEK

It's finals week at UC Davis, which means everyone is decked out in hoodies, sweats, and other comfy clothing. But instead of throwing your hair into a ponytail, why not try this quick and easy hair tutorial? It only takes a minute and you'll look and feel ready to take on all your finals.

Follow These Easy Steps:

Step 1: Find your natural part and divide hair into two sections.

Step 2: Twist first side starting one inch away from the hairline and continue all the way down. Be sure to secure it with a ponytail.

Step 3: Twist other side and bring the two sections together in a messy bun. Et voila, you’re done!

Good luck studying everyone!

Image Source: Courtney Mariano

DESIGNER WORLD AIDS SHIRTS

Project Runway Alum Mondo Guerra is partnering with online retailer Piperlime to raise money for AIDs research by designing two limited edition t-shirts to coincide with World AIDs Day.

For each shirt sold, $20 will be donated to amFAR, an organization that focuses on AIDS research.

One shirt shows a tree with a single heart hanging from a branch and the other features a colorful skull in the Day of the Dead theme that dominated Guerra's final collection on the TV show.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101130/ap_en_ot/us_fashion_mondo_guerra

LUSH IS A MUST

I found Lush about 3 years ago and I fell in love with it. The founder created Dream Cream (one of my favorite products) because her son had eczema. I also have really dry skin; constantly putting on lotion. I thought if it works for her son it should work for me. Dream Cream and the Buffy Bar are the best combination for smooth, silky soft skin. Lush is also very environmentally conscious. Most of their products are sold without containers like their bath bombs, dry shampoos, and message bars. They also do not test on animals and have a variety of vegan products! Please visit Lush.com to find out what else they believe in. Also if you are looking for a gift ideas for the upcoming holidays they have pre-wrapped gifts.

Image source: http://www.lushusa.com

Modern Halfway up hairstyle for women 2011

Modern Halfway up hairstyle for women 2011


Here you can find the best halfway up hairstyles that you can use to wear to a casual or a formal event.For a casual style, make a part at the crown and brush your hair back from there. You can style it into a ponytail or a bun. You may even want to get creative and braid it or add some colorful accessories.When it comes to hairstyles to match the occasion, it can become quite a mammoth task. The trick is to find a style that can be used to suit any event. One such style is the halfway up hairstyle, and it is perfect for casual or formal occasions.For a more natural look you can part your hair in the middle and braid the front sections. For a more formal style you can part your hair to one side. Take the front sections and tie them using a clip or twist them into a bun.The leftover sections can be curled or left straight. To add that extra something special you can add some glitter or a fresh flower to your hair that matches your dress. To keep the style in place, use some hairspray or lacquer.

Modern Halfway up hairstyle for women 2011

Modern Halfway up hairstyle for women 2011

Short hairstyles for African Americans Women 2011 photos

Short hairstyles for African Americans Women 2011 photos


Women Short hairstyles best suits a slim woman and is also a good idea to add to her hair style bangs. Short hair style may bring embarrassment to women with rectangular or oblong shaped face, as it would make their faces look elongated, making them ugly.This short hair style does not suit a woman who has long nose or a large forehead. It would look awkward if a woman of this kind applies bangs to her short hair.Short hair Or Short Hairstyles can be seen at Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, the French actress Audrey Tautou. They were all blond short. One inside secret that the best colorists know is that the color of your hair can help to determine the color of your skin. Yeah, we all know that it’s popular to go dark for winter and then beach blonde for summer, but the trend has purpose. If you have very fair skin, and you choose a very light hair color – light blonde for instance – it can make your whole face look washed-out and pale (too much light on light going on). If you add a little contrast, it not only frames your face nicely; it can add color when you are waiting for summer to arrive. When the tropical skin tone returns, you can go as light as you want, for the same contrasting effect.

Short hairstyles for African Americans Women 2011 photos