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Mar 18

Green Chic Giveaways and Recycled Fashion

Posted on: March 18, 2010 @ 3:17 pm No Comments »

Here’s a handful of carefully selected articles centered around cruelty-free products, eco-friendly, organic, and all things natural!

So now it will be easier than ever to be eco-friendly and fabulous. Being being green is chic.

My Beauty Bunny is helping you get your green, natural, cruelty-free health and beauty products for free with a $50 iherb.com gift certificate giveaway!

The Fashionable Housewife shoes us how to reuse and recycle with Fun DIY Fashion: Splatter Paint for Spring!

Runway to Retail loves to recycle! Check out this clutch designed out of legos!

Factio Magazine meets internationally renowned designer Ágatha Ruíz de la Prada in Cancún and talks about being eco-chic! Read the interview here.

The Fashionable Gal is giving away Pampers Dry Max Diapers and a Liz Lange Bag ($50 Value). New Pampers diapers are more eco-friendly and have a decreased environmental impact. We are seeing a 12% Reduction in Solid Waste and 8% Reduction in Total Energy Demand!

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Mar 18

Spring / Summer 2010 Hairstyles & Best Hair Trends

Posted on: March 18, 2010 @ 9:00 am 1 Comment »

Looking for the hottest hairstyles and hair trends for 2010? We have them all right here with detailed information on each style and how to make it work for you.

Hairstyling this season has a purpose. Clean and finished are the themes for this seasons styling looks. Choose a new look from the list of hair styles below.

Loose Bun

This seasons looks reflected the classic look with a softer shape. Very clean but still not the tight librarian. This was a popular look in the Paris shows this season.

The bun is a variation of the Chignon (hair knot).

Flat Ironed Chignon

This is a beautiful look that is polished but not too tight to the head. Has a professional but fashionable look that with a little practice is easy to re-create. This look was shown at the Calvin Klein show this season.

Start by flat ironing the hair. Gather the hair medium to low in the back of the head into a ponytail. Create the smooth chignon and pin with bobby pins. Spray your hands with working hairspray and run them over the surface of the shape in the direction that the hair was placed in ponytail. This will give you that polished look for that fabulous Flat ironed Chignon.

Classic Bun

The classic bun is a very clean and crisp look. Tight ponytail low to medium placed on the back of the head. The bun itself is so clean and structured that it looks wet. The Classic Bun is great for a formal occasion or to add class to an everyday look. A great example of this was from the Chado Ralpho Rucci shows this season.

First put your hair in a ponytail, high or low will do. Then twist your hair, hold it like that, and wrap it around the base of your ponytail (where the elastic is). Then secure it with another elastic and a few bobby pins. We recommend getting small and large bobby pins for extra security.

Depending on the look you are going for, you can either do the initial ponytail tight, loose, or off-center. You can even spice it up a little and backcomb your hair with a little texturizing mousse and do everything loosely for a wonderfully feminine chignon.

You can even choose to use Bows, Pins, or hair bands. If you are wearing this hairstyle for a wedding or an evening event, there are many fancy hair accessories you can use to dress it up.

Pompadour

The Pompadour is an edgy look possibly suited for those of you who are wearing the “Half Shaved” look this season. Inspired from the signature Elvis look. Waxes and crème styling products with a stronger hold will work great in creating this look. With some you may have to tease the front of the hair and pin it in place to get that exaggerated shape of the pompadour.

Curls & Waves

Always a staple in each season’s looks are curls or waves. Loose with deliberate direction. Polished with a natural feel to the locks. If you are going to wear your hair long this season try this look for a versatile softness to your overall image. Great look for an everyday style or something quick before a night out with the ladies.

To get the look use a larger iron 1” to 1.5” and wrap the hair in a spiral pattern just to create a soft bend in the hair. Taylor Momsen wore this look during Fashion week.

Sleek High Ponytail

For those of you with beautiful bone structure and you want to get a temporary lift from a hairstyle try the sleek high ponytail. This look was shown at the Alexander Wang show this season.

To get the look tip your head upside down and while gathering all of your hair into a ponytail fastener high on top of the head. After the ponytail is secure, spray a wet or working hairspray into your hands and while the product is still damp run your hands over the hair in the same direction you did when gathering it into the ponytail. This will keep the look Sleek and tame all the fly aways.

Half Up Half Down Style

This style is a quick alternative to the complete up do that has all of the hair off of the face. A good look if you are not ready to part with all of that length for an evening. Some great examples were shown at the DKNY shows this season.

To get the ½ up style gather the hair in front of the head just above the ears into a ponytail medium to higher in the back of the head. Place it into a ponytail or twist into a chignon in the back of the head. Fasten into place with a few bobby pins.

Article by: Bill Schrlau

“Schrlau” is a freelance hairstylist working from several locations on the East Coast. For appointment contact him through bschrlau@yahoo.com or call 609-227-1072

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Mar 17

Help! In Search of a New Nail Color

Posted on: March 17, 2010 @ 12:16 pm 2 Comments »

Does anyone else get stuck in a manicure rut? Without fail, I’m short/ squared-off/ red. When I want something low-maintenance, I’ll ask for a high-shine buff in lieu of polish, but that’s the extent of my experimentation. And while I’m happy with the short/ squared-off part, I’d love to try a different nail color this Spring. Don’t get me wrong- I’ll always love my red (particularly OPI The Thrill of Brazil and Sally Hansen Diamonds & Rubies), but I’m getting too predictable. Time to shake it up!

Of course, I’ve made this resolution before. Last Fall I was drooling over dramatic shades of black, indigo, and dark purple. Here in LA, that’s what all the coolest fashionistas were sporting (including What Not To Wear’s Stacy London when I met her in January), so obviously I wanted to try it. Unfortunately, I never found the shade that felt right for me, and now that it’s March, I’m moving on to the current trend.

Everyone is showing bold, fun colors for Spring- unexpected hues that are feminine without being prissy. That sounds attainable, so I ought to be able to rock that look. I just need the right color! I’m loving the minty greens that are so hot right now and adore the China Glaze Grape Pop that Sarah-Jean tried. But for my first foray into Other-Than-Red territory, a baby step might make more sense…

How about OPI Do You Lilac It? Has anyone tried it? If so, I’d love feedback. Or have you discovered a different shade that you can’t wait to wear all Spring? Suggestions, please! I’m bored with always wearing red…

Lucie Amberg is the Director of ZinaBeverlyHills.com and a contributor to Powder Room Graffiti.

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Mar 17

Spring / Summer 2010 Hair Color Trends & Styling

Posted on: March 17, 2010 @ 9:00 am 2 Comments »

Changing your hair color is one of the easiest and most obvious ways to update or change your look for Spring & Summer 2010. It doesn’t require a long term commitment like a pixie cut or the bob.

This season’s hair color is about the individual projecting their own style. Moving away from monochrome and into natural multi-dimensional tones.

You can still do your overall base color at home, you may need to visit the salon for the accents/ highlights. For those of you really willing to learn how to do it all your self, check out this book, The Hair Color Mix Book: More Than 150 Recipes for Salon-Perfect Color at Home by Lorri Goddard Clark. Filled with techniques on how to do this work at home. You can purchase the book on Amazon.com.

For those of you not so brave, make your appointments now for that spring hair color change. Here are the colors to consider…

Red Hair

We recommend natural reds this season, still bold, still strong, but natural. Clairol Herbal Essence Color, 048.5 Spicy Ginger-deep Intense Copper or Clairol Haircolor, Auburnin’ Hot – Auburn 35 are two beautiful shades this season.

Blonde Hair

This spring Peroxide blondes will transition into summers Golden blonds. These are some natural looking blondes with dimension (2 to 3 tones of blonde highlighted into the hair) this season. We recommend Clairol Hydrience Haircolor, Sunrise 004 or Clairol Hydrience Color, 014 Bamboo. For those of you with color in your hair try an Herbal Essence Highlights Kit.

Brunette & Black Hair

This season both of these colors are “Dark” deep rich tones with multi dimension (highlighted with subtle variations in tone). We recommend Clairol Balsam Lasting Color Locking Creme System, Dark Brown 615, or Clairol Balsam Lasting Color Locking Creme System, Black 618.

Article by: Bill Schrlau

“Schrlau” is a freelance hairstylist working from several locations on the East Coast. For appointment contact him through bschrlau@yahoo.com or call 609-227-1072

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Mar 16

Spring / Summer 2010 Hairstyles, Hair Trends, & Hair Cuts

Posted on: March 16, 2010 @ 12:03 pm 1 Comment »

Photo above from www.beautifulhairstyles.com

Not everyone cares about fashion and not everyone wears makeup, but one thing is for sure… everyone has HAIR! Fixing your hair is a part of your daily routine whether you like it or not. Whether you choose to throw it back in a ponytail or prep your hair for a fabulous hairdo with curlers and styling gel, you still have a “style”. If you’re looking for something new that is on par with this year’s hottest hair trends, then you’ve come to the right place!

Here at The Fashionable Housewife, we have details on each Hairstyle along with how-to’s and tips to get the best look for your face shape.

If you are considering a hair change, here are some of the exciting new looks for the 2010 spring and summer season. This season versatility in hair is a common theme.

Scroll through the list of Hairstyles for Spring and Summer 2010 below…

Spring & Summer 2010
Hairstyles, Hair Cuts and Hair Trends

Hair Cut Trends

This seasons hair cuts allow easy styling and are put together. Versatile hair we will see getting longer as we move into summer. No matter what your hair desire, your cut should be adapted to your individual style.

o Kimberly Caldwell

• Bangs/ Fringe- Angled & shorter

o Carey Mulligan

• Pixie

• Half head shaved

Hair Color

This season’s hair color is about the individual projecting their own style. Moving away from monochrome and into natural multi-dimensional tones.

• Red

o Natural!

• Blonde

• Brown

o Dark

• Black
• Multi- Dimensional- natural

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Hairstyles & Hair Trends

Hairstyling this season has a purpose and there is something for everyone.

o Alexander Wang shows

• ½ up style

o DKNY

• Flat ironed Chignon
o Calvin Klein

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Hair Accessories

Article by: Bill Schrlau

“Schrlau” is a freelance hairstylist working from several locations on the East Coast. For appointment contact him through bschrlau@yahoo.com or call 609-227-1072

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Mar 16

Riller and Fount on Hautelook!

Posted on: March 16, 2010 @ 8:33 am 2 Comments »

Sometimes the best look is a simple, great fitting dress. Or that t-shirt that hugs your curves in all the right places and makes you feel like a Rockstar. If you love pieces like this as much as I do, you’re going to want to check out today’s Riller and Fount sale on Hautelook!

Here’s a little brand background:

From Susie Crippen, the mind behind J Brand’s bestselling skinny denim, Riller & Fount aims to deliver covetable dress silhouettes in silky jersey fabrics. Aiming to bridge the gap between comfortable and sexy, Riller & Fount’s collection of dresses, tunics, and now rompers, takes women from day to night, in convertible designs that fit and flatter any body type. The Los Angeles-based brand includes a range of muted versatile colors and wearable cuts that any girl will find appealing.

Head over to Hautelook and shop now, and check out these other sales going on – Cosabella (great lingerie for all chest sizes, even busty girls!), DL & Co (amazingly scented candles and incenses), Lauren K jewelry and ABC Carpet and Home!

To see more of Jaime’s work, check out DenimDebutante.com.

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Mar 15

Perricone Cold Plasma Reviews & GIVEAWAY

Posted on: March 15, 2010 @ 9:00 am 101 Comments »

We’ve teamed up with Perricone again to offer one lucky reader a jar of the latest anti-aging product, Cold Plasma!!! I’m so excited we could give you another chance to win this incredible product because it’s one of my favorites!

Cold Plasma is a universal skin care product; suited for anyone, no matter how old your skin is, what your skin type is, or whether you’re male or female.

Cold Plasma works through a patented ionic (i.e. charged particles) suspension carrier system which allows for your skin to extract from Cold Plasma’s formula according to your individual, unique needs. This personalized system, called biochemical individuality, is a self-selection process charged by phospholipids, major cell membrane components. Phospholipids are fat derivatives which help lock in moisture, because phosopholipid bilayers have hydrophilic (attracted to water) heads facing outward and hydrophobic (mix poorly with water) tails facing inward toward each other. The phospholipids in this formula help direct needed nutrients where they can be effectively used through the cell membrane. This means, if any of the ingredients aren’t needed, they just won’t be utilized.

Cold Plasma works through this system to deliver optimal nutrition to skin cells to help skin achieve a healthy, glowing, youthful appearance.

It does so by helping combat the 10 signs of aging, which include:

Beyond the unique delivery system, the key sciences behind this product include:

Advanced neuropeptide technology to give anti-inflammatory effects, which assist in slowing the 10 aforementioned signs of aging.
DMAE to help stimulate nerve function, thus causing muscles under skin to tighten, providing a lifted and firm appearance to sagging skin.
L-tyrosine, an amino acid, brightens skin to help radiate a youthful glow.
DHA, an essential amino acid, to support the preservation and hydration of skin.

Project Runway for the Wii Giveaway!

Posted on: March 12, 2010 @ 9:00 am 8 Comments »

Earlier this month, the highly anticipated Project Runway Video Game was released by Atari.

Join Heidi, Tim, Nina, and Michael as you face the fiercest challenges of your fashion career. Project Runway lets you play through whole Season of wild and wonderful fashion challenges. From creating a look for a rock star to designing the next high school uniform, the pressure is on to take your personal sense of style to the next level. Nearly unlimited options for style, fabric, and color with a multitude of choices for models, make up, and hair. There’s even a Wii Balance Board™ option to strut your design down the catwalk.

The Fashionable Gal has the full scoop – and is giving away THREE copies! Make sure to check it out and get your entries in; the contest ends March 25th.

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Mar 11

Baby Wearing & Bed Sharing: The Scandal of Attachment Parenting

Posted on: March 11, 2010 @ 9:00 am 12 Comments »

Courtesy of www.inhabitots.com

It turns out attachment parenting isn’t scandalous at all, though some still consider it to be. In my opinion, it’s the healthiest form of parenting for a child and it’s how I am raising my second son, Daniel. But, I have still received criticism from friends and even some family members for my choice.

Consider the history of attachment parenting…

During World War Two when Americans were stationed in Okinawa, they discovered a very curious phenomenon. At the time, the people of Okinawa had no known incidence of mental health problems. Depression and anxiety disorders were unknown. This was a very happy culture, indeed. Americans took a closer look at how children were being raised, and they observed that babies were worn by mothers, and slept in mother’s beds, and were always with siblings or older family members. No one was ever alone and affection was liberally given to all children of all ages.

This observation coincided with a study by the WHO. In 1950, the World Health Organization sponsored a study called “Maternal Care and Mental Health”. This is the study which promoted the now-famous Harry Harlow to experiment with Rhesus monkeys in finding out the effects of maternal separation on infants.

The experiment went as follows:

“In Harlow’s classic experiment, two groups of baby rhesus monkeys were removed from their mothers. In the first group, a terrycloth mother provided no food, while a wire mother did, in the form of an attached baby bottle containing milk. In the second group, a terrycloth mother provided food; the wire mother did not. It was found that the young monkeys clung to the terrycloth mother whether or not it provided them with food, and that the young monkeys chose the wire surrogate only when it provided food. Whenever a frightening stimulus was brought into the cage, the monkeys ran to the cloth mother for protection and comfort, no matter which mother provided them with food.” (1)

The study continued:

“When the monkeys were placed in an unfamiliar room with their cloth surrogate, they clung to it until they felt secure enough to explore. Once they began to explore, they occasionally returned to the cloth mother for comfort. Monkeys placed in an unfamiliar room without their cloth mothers acted very differently. They froze in fear and cried, crouched down, or sucked their thumbs. Some even ran from object to object, apparently searching for the cloth mother, as they cried and screamed. Monkeys placed in this situation with their wire mothers exhibited the same behavior as the monkeys with no mother.” (1)

One of the most important findings of this study was that it contradicted the traditional advice of child-reading at the time, which was to limit physical contact with the mother. It was believed that too much physical contact between infant and mother would result in spoiled and needy children who would never find independence as autonomous beings.

It was also thought at the time that feeding was the most important factor in mother-child bonding, not physical affection. And this was also a time when formula companies were pressing mothers to formula feed and not even consider breast-feeding their infants. Breast feeding was considered vulgar by upwardly mobile society and formula was considered as the logical advance in feeding and it was also considered to be more nutritious than mother’s milk.