absolutely vogue

double hair knot.

2011-03-06T20:20:00.000-08:00

2011 is the infatuation with styles that seem effortless - like the plaited and braided hairstyles that have been so popular for more then 12 months, simplify, and you have the double hair knot.

..here we go.

2011-03-06T20:17:00.000-08:00

after a long hiatus.. we are back and excited for 2011!

look who has a new do.

2010-04-12T13:23:00.000-07:00

jessica simpson.

doesn't she look fabulous?

4 ways to lush up your lashes

2010-03-02T17:50:00.000-08:00

no.1: thin lashes.. i want fat ones

falsies are the gold standard. but if you don't want to go that route, load up lashes with thickening mascara. do: three coats, letting each dry before doing another.
another get-thick trick: eyeliner. a thin streak creates the illusion of more lashes

no.2 : straight lashes.. i want a lasting curl

an eyelash curler is a must.
a. before diving in, use a hair-dryer to warm it up.(be careful, dont get it to hot)
b. then starting at the base of your lashes, gently squeeze and release the curler, moving up until you meet the ends.
c. sweep on a curling mascara- they really do give lashes a bend.

no.3: short lashes.. i want major length

build up those shorties!
a. apply mascara from lash base to tips
b. put on a second coat from the middle to ends
c. then do a final swipe just on the tips.

don't forget the lashes on the outer corners of your eyes- give them attention for a wide-eyed effect

no.4: blond lashes.. i want some color

extra-black mascara will give you the intensity you're craving. even more fun: coat all your lashes or just the bottom ones with blue or green. it is funky and sort of eighties. apply a white primer like lancome oscillation powerbooster, to make the color pop. happy vogue.

the LBD

2010-02-26T11:59:00.000-08:00

we had a request for the best little black dress for all occassions.

we looked up the definition the little black dress and we dont think we could sum it up any better:
the "little black dress" is considered essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and fashion observers, who believe it a "rule of fashion" that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion: for example, worn with a jacket and pumps for daytime business wear or with more ornate jewelry and accessories for evening. because it is meant to be a staple of the wardrobe for a number of years, the style of the little black dress ideally should be as simple as possible: a short black dress that is too clearly part of a trend would not qualify because it would soon appear dated.

the color black is great for so many reasons:
a. flattering
b. flattering
c... its flattering

the 'little black dress' is simple, sexy, and classy. the only problem is... finding the perfect one.

1. Victoria's Secret Little Black Dress
2. Nordstrom Eight Sixty Illusion Waist Knit Dress
3. Nordstrom Teeze Me Orgami Pleat Strapless Dress
4. Chadwick The Little Black Dress
5. Venus Sexy Tuxedo Dress
6. Boston Proper Little Black X-Back Dress

happy vogue.

winner winner!

2010-02-24T11:58:00.000-08:00

and the winner is HCurt! email us your address and we will send you your oil!

to use Moroccan Oil, you apply a small amount to damp hair then style hair as usual. the key here is to not be heavy handed because just a little Moroccan Oil goes a very long way. seriously, a really long way.enjoy!

if you didn't win, and you want some yourself, ask your hair dresser about it or e-mail us!

happy vogue.

hair how to!

2010-02-23T11:19:00.001-08:00

enjoy! and have some fun with this!

happy vogue.

AND one more day to enter our giveaway! just become a follower of this blog and you'll be entered. we are drawing the name tomorrow!

dry skin?

2010-02-19T13:39:00.000-08:00

winters are rough on our cars, souls, and skin. as we go through this transitional phase we have some pointers for keeping your skin soft and healthy.

-get in and out of the shower. standing in hot water for long periods each day can really dry out your skin.

-soap. only soap what you need to. soap can also be very drying.

-humidifier. turn this on while you sleep. this is good for just about everything, but you will notice a difference in your skin just after a few days.

-alcohol=no no. try and use products for your hair and skin that don't include alcohol as an ingredient.

try some of these out and let us know what you think.

happy vogue.

AND you can still enter our giveaway...just become a follower of this blog...it's that easy!

feed your head

2010-02-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

the hair dressers ultimate secret...
moroccan oil

yes. product is very important to keeping your hair healthy. yes. there are a lot of products that just cause buildup. and yes. this is the ultimate hair meal. outed as a revolutionary styling and finishing product, Moroccan Oil is one of the latest in innovative, healthy hair treatments. just apply a few tiny drops to clean damp hair from roots to tips and you’ll immediately notice a natural, silky softness in your hair’s texture without that greasy, heavy feeling you might find with other hair serums. Moroccan Oil instantly goes to work seeping deep into your roots, repairing all of your split ends, while nourishing your scalp with beneficial antioxidants and Vitamins E and F.

this super serum works well on all hair types and is especially good at making tangles and those tiny knots disappear with ease - no more tugging and breakage! plus the fragrance is a fabulously subtle, incense-y scent that leans more towards a spicy-caribbean coconut than a sugary tropical aroma. Moroccan Oil promises no build up, protects against UV damage and other environmental pollutants, and provides unbelievable shine. it also claims to speed up your drying time by 40%…

this item can retail up to $50.00! we are giving this away for FREE to one of our blogspot followers. we will draw randomly from our list of followers on the right side of this blog...so become a follower already! keep in touch to find out the winner.

happy vogue.

one-shoulder clothing trend

2010-02-17T14:02:00.000-08:00

legs and breasts are often a girl's best fashion accessory, but if neither are your strongest features, or you're after something a little less cliche but equally sensual, look to your shoulders and indulge. note all the hair trends. its all the same stuff just their own rendition.

and here is annalynne mccord at the jill stuart fashion show in nyc just a few nights ago:

we did some searching for some affordable one shouldered dresses:

1. one-shoulder shirred dress: $39

2. the adrianne dress: $35

3. the carmen dress: $26

4. trixxi one-shoulder dress: $68

happy vogue.

we will be posting our first giveaway tomorrow! be sure to become a follower of this blog so we can enter you in the random drawing! become a follower by joining on the right side of this blog.

off the runway...2010 hair accessories

2010-02-16T11:27:00.000-08:00

here are some accessories from what was seen on the runway

bunny ears & feathers

bunny ears
louis vuitton sent their interpretation of bunny ear headbands down the runway. unsurprisingly, the humble headband is in comeback mode for 2009 and 2010; but don't go reaching for your girl-next-door alice band just yet. this is a specific micro-trend that marries the sexiness of a vintage playboy bunny with the elegance of high fashion.

how to wear it
do: go for tousled bedhair, a simple up-do, or 60's sex-kitten voluminous locks; be fashion-forwards, daring, and confident; have fun with it.

don't: spoil it by wearing cheap costume props. the appeal is in the luxury. this doesn't necessarily mean spending bucketloads, just choosing quality materials and well-crafted accessories.

do: wear it for a night out, day at the races, and any fun or frivolous activity. a big set of bunny ears is probably not so great for the office.

don't: wear it with outfits that are too cutesy or girly; it's a fine balance between smoldering sexiness and girly innocence that makes this trend so workable.

who's designing it?
louis vuitton, as mentioned above, have garnered plenty of attention with their take. but before Marc Jacobs got rabbity for LV, maison michel had lace bunny and cat ear headbands in his fall 2009 collection. there were also bow hats on moschino cheap & chic's autumn(fall)/winter 2009 runway that were reminiscent of mickey-mouse ears.

feathers

i love feathers. it's their natural beauty; the compendium of a multitude of hues brought together in vibrant patterns governed by nature... all for attracting a mate. just think about the grace and style of the peacock and you will see what i mean. well, the feather trend has been creeping up on catwalks since A/W 08-09, and I think its about time we all took a flight of fancy!

one of the easiest ways to wear the feather trend is as part of headwear. with a choice between a cute array on dainty slides or skinny alice bands with shoots of feathers coming off, it doesn't take a lot of daring to pull it off. then there's the next step, for the truly fashion obsessed: the headband.

the headband craze sweeping modern bohemia loves their feathered friend. now headbands can be found made with real feathers on websites that make unique designs (check out etsy to see what i'm talking about), or in high street chains like Accessorize who specialise in fascinators adorned with them. think peaches geldof and nicole richie and you won't be far off in emulating what I'm describing.

If you're brave you can go for the headdress look a la erin wasson at chanel. wasson looks like a modern day tiger lily, conjuring up images of exotic elegance and fun. the headdress brings a playful touch to her otherwise innocent, pure white ensemble.

what do you think? would you ever accessorize with bunny ears or feathers?

happy vogue.

top knot

2010-02-11T12:35:00.000-08:00

look who we saw rockin' the top knot we talked about in our earlier post about hair trends:
miranda kerr and . . .

kate bosworth.

don't be afraid to try it. it is classy and unique.

happy vogue

FREE GIVEAWAY

2010-02-10T20:02:00.000-08:00

we will be having a monthly, FREE GIVEAWAY of fantastic prizes. to put yourself in the drawing make sure you're following us here on the blogspot. to do that, click 'follow' on the right hand side and sign in with your google, yahoo, or twitter account. every month we will offer different prizes. we promise, you don't want to miss this. thanks for all your support.

happy vogue.

oh so tired?

2010-02-10T11:52:00.000-08:00

here is a great 3 minute video to make it look like...you're not so tired:

happy vogue.

look of the week

2010-02-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

here are kristin cavallari and audrina patridge shopping in LA.
nothing sexier than a t-shirt and jeans. the great thing about this look is its cheap and comfortable. doesn't get much better than that.

you can also make this look completely your own: take your husband/boyfriend's favorite tee or go shop in the mens(or little boys) section for a worn looking vintage tee in a suitable size for you. go home throw it in the wash in warm water to shrink it down to hug your curves a bit.

if you're looking to add a bit more feminine touch, try this:
we bought this tee from target in the men's section for about $10! they have great graphic tee selection
take your scissors and cut a slit right down the middle

tadaaa!

if you're nervous about trying this on a favorite shirt, try it on an old shirt you sleep in. we recommend wearing this look with jeans, heels, and some feminine jewlrery. balance is important in any outfit. you will want to counter the masculine shirt with some sexy heels and earrings and those fabulous curves. also, make the look that much better buying some sort of graphic that means something to you.

here is jessica simpson wearing one of our most favorite brand of retro, comfy tees:

these shirts are amazing. check them out here: http://www.shop.originalretrobrand.com/

or, if you are looking for something cheaper, check out urban outfitters, urban blues, or our favorite, target.

happy vogue.

eyebrows 101

2010-02-08T12:20:00.000-08:00

eyebrows, my friends, are the frames of your eyes. and for goodness sake we need those eyes looking fabulous.the eyebrows are one of the most expressive features of the face and a great deal of emotion can be conveyed through them. surprising then that when it comes to the topic of women’s beauty, the subject of eyebrows is often overlooked and underappreciated. since the shape of your eyebrows, especially where your eyebrows arch, is so influential to your appearance, knowing how to shape your eyebrow arch is a must have skill to enhance your overall look.

*fill in your eyebrows with your favorite eyeliner or eyeshadow--just make sure its a natural color after you shape them. it will make a huge difference in your appearance.

top 5 eyebrow grooming no-nos:
1. making eyebrows too thin. skinny eyebrows make you look heavier and older.
2. using a magnifying mirror. it makes you over-pluck because you start obsessing over every hair.
3. matching your eyebrow color to your hair. eyebrows should compliment your skin tone, not match your hair. eyebrows can be tinted either two shades darker or two shades lighter, but no more.
4. being scissors-happy. only women who have high eyebrow arches need to trim. being overly snippy makes brows uneven.
5. using pointed tweezers. uhey can break the skin and cause scabbing. yse a pair of slanted tweezers instead.

how to shape your eyebrow arch
after removing all eye makeup look at your face in a well lighted mirror. to form the ideal eyebrow shape, simply follow three imaginary lines. using an eyebrow pencil or anything long, straight and slender, hold the object vertically in front of your face. line it up so that it touches the outer edge of your nostril and the inside corner of your eye. this line determines where your eyebrow should start (see Angelina Jolie image right, line 1). mark where the line crosses your eyebrow with an eyebrow pencil or eyeliner. do the same for the other eyebrow. any eyebrow hair inside these two marks needs to be plucked out using tweezers or wax. if your eyebrows fail to reach the marks you have made above the inner corners of your eyes, then you will need to fill that part of the eyebrow area in.

take the eyebrow pencil and hold it to the outer edge of your nostril again. this time, swing the pencil towards your pupil. stop when the eyebrow pencil crosses the center of your pupil. mark the spot where the line meets your eyebrow. this is where you arch should begin. continue swinging the eyebrow pencil past your pupil to the outer edge of the iris (the colored portion) of the eye. where the line intersects your eyebrow is where your eyebrow arch should be at its peak, or highest (see Angelina Jolie image line 2). mark this spot with an eyebrow pencil. repeat this process for the other eyebrow. during this step make sure that you are looking straight ahead; both your face and your eyes should be looking directly forward into the mirror. to create the arch, remove hairs from the bottom of the brow bone, not the top. the only time you should pluck hair from above the brow line is when you are removing any stray hairs that occur above the brow. after the peak, the arch should begin descending immediately.

taking the eyebrow pencil from the outer edge of your nostril once more, line it up so that it passes along the outermost corner of your eye (not your eyelashes) to your brow area (see Angelina Jolie image line 3). this is where your eyebrow should end. mark this point with an eyebrow pencil and repeat for the other side. remove any hairs that fall beyond these points. Ideally, the inside portion of the eyebrow should be thickest and should taper towards the outer edge. in summary, the eyebrow should begin along a line from the outer edge of the nostril to the inside corner of your eye, reach its peak (or highest point) at the line from the outer edge of the nostril to the outer edge of the colored portion of the eye (the iris) and extend to just beyond the outer corner of the eye (the side of the nostril and end of the eyebrow should form a line that intersects the outer corner of the eye).

remember these easy steps and you’ll know how to shape your eyebrow arch to always achieve the ideal eyebrow shape. then again, if all of this sounds too daunting for you to do yourself, you can always get your eyebrows shaped by a professional first and then just follow the shape he/she has given you to maintain it. your call.

check out some of these celebrities without this important feature: hmm, something is missing...

we'll introduce WAX soon!

happy vogue.

the grammys and the golden globes

2010-02-06T18:30:00.000-08:00

these are long over due, but it is so fun to see how everyone dressed up for the big awards nights. take some of these ideas and make them your own when you are getting ready for your big night out.

what look is your favorite?

(double click to get a closer look)

the golden globes:

the grammys:

1.5 earring

2010-02-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

feeling extra trendy?

how about original. unique. edgy.

a trend that was set by the 60's 'it' girl, edie sedgwick,

has been brought back by 'it' girl silver from night time soap, 90210. the 1 and a 1/2 earring:

on one ear, your favorite stud and the other ear your favorite danglers.

loving this look. would you ever try it?

happy vogue.

instant dry nails? yes please!

2010-02-03T12:04:00.000-08:00

there is nothing worse than having beautiful, freshly painted nails and not being able to do anything with them cause they are taking too long to dry. and then ruining them when you touch them to see if they are dry . . . arg . . .

solution?

spray pam spray on each one of your nails then wash off with cold water. instantly dry or what?

dont believe us, try it. let us know what you think.

happy vogue.

hair trends for 2010

2010-02-02T20:05:00.000-08:00

here are some ways to style your locks this upcoming year. use any of these ideas and make it your own. we'll be seeing these do's everywhere, including your most recent magazines.

keep watching for our step by step 'how to's' for these do's. (soon to come)

this is the hottest and easiest trend yet. messy braid. (in fact people are going into salons to get extension pieces to be fitted specifically for braids)

loving this 40's retro style that we see all the celebs doing on the red carpet.

this straight long, naturally styled look isnt going anywhere fast.

this has been a fave since it came back in. wavy.

great do when your hair to too oily to do anything else. slicked back.

the "chignon" (which means 'at the nape of the neck') any twist or bun will work for this.

and a couple renditions of the top knot.

keep in touch for our 'how to' posts.

happy vogue.

sexy supermodel curls

2010-02-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

ever wonder how the victoria secret models get their hair like this?

well, we have the perfect answer:

happy vogue.

swimsuit season so sooon

2010-01-31T22:24:00.000-08:00

just thought we would remind you that swimsuit season is fast approaching. best get those suits before they are all picked over.

in for the 2010 swimsuit season:

-one-shoulder bikinis and monokinis

-cut-away bikinis

-accessorizing bikinis (coming soon)

it is always fun to see what the runway models wore.. we'll show you some of the top designer brands then show you some more affordable great looking suits.

one-shoulder bikinis/monokinis:(great for covering up stretch marks but still able to show a little more skin)

cut-away swimwear/bikinis:

and look who we found wearing this hot trend:

Some of our favorite affordable suits are:

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coming soon.. flattering suits for certain body types and more affordable swimsuits.

happy vogue.

oily hair?

2010-01-31T21:48:00.000-08:00

if you've got oily hair, then you are just about washing it every day, or pulling it up into a pony tail.

there is an easy, affordable, helpful solution:sprinkle some baby powder into your hands and rub them together. lightly finger the baby powder through your scalp/greasiest areas. sparingly use the baby powder and if you need more lightly add more. no one will ever tell that your hair is a few days old.

happy vogue.

spring 2010 nail trends

2010-01-30T15:06:00.000-08:00

here is what was seen in last september's fashion week (for spring 2010) on the runway when it comes to nails: while some can pull these off, some feel a little uncomfortable wearing such long nails. so at CHANEL's spring fashion show there were some runway models pulling the same simpler version:
the best nail polish out there is lines such as; OPI LACQUER(not matte and not nicoles) and CHINA GLAZE. they last the longest and add the prettiest shine. you can find OPI at target for a reasonable price (ranges anywhere from 5-10 dollars). CHINA GLAZE can be purchased at beauty supply stores such as peerless, salleys, etc. nail polish seems to be more of a collectors item, so what we found to be the most cost friendly is... ta ta da daaaaa

2 coats of any cheap nail polish brand + 1 top coat of clear OPI lacquer or CHINA GLAZE = long lasting polish

our take:

hairstylist: not only do i look at my hands all day but so do my clients. it's fun to see my clients notice my nail color choice then glance down at the magazine and notice all the models have the same color choices on too. i personally like to get my nails extended by the gel nails (my hands are in and out of water all day) and then paint these colors over top. i think the colors are so simple and chic. love them!

busy mom: um. i have a confession. i am looking at sad, chipped fingernail polish as i type. i love having pretty, manicured nails, but i don't always take the time to do it regularly. so, anything that would make my nailcolor last longer is a definite plus!

happy vogue.

spring 2010 color trends

2010-01-30T14:57:00.001-08:00

these colors came from last september's fashion week. they dictate the spring 2010 colors. (fashion week happens every september and february.) here are your's truly:

in their top 10 order pantone have nominated the following colors for spring 2010:

1. violet
2. aurora
3. turquoise
4. fusion coral
5. tomato puree
6. tuscany
7. amparo blue
8. pink champagne
9. dried herb
10. eucalyptus

you may be wondering how "they" come to peg these colors as trends for 2010... by simple interviews of new york fashion designers.

"the vibrancy of the top five colors, versus the neutrals we see toward the bottom of the ranking, show that designers are choosing optimism for the season," explained leatrice eiseman, a director at pantone. they also note that, without any brash colors in the mix, the spring 2010 color trends are optimistic yet cautious.

happy vogue.