hairstyle fashion

How can I get that classy updo prom or formal hairstyle? First you need medium to long length hair.

You will also need some ponytail holders, gel, and long pins.

The trick to getting your updo to look its best is to use several of these pins in different directions to hold your hair in place. Don't rely on too much hair gel as this just makes your hair stiff. You want your hair to be able to withstand the humidity, but also to be touchable by your date.

You want your curls to be loose. The looser and bigger the curls, the cuter you will look. First, pull your hair up, use some baby powder to add fullness and then tease your hair.

Other looks are more classic, like the French Twist. You have to slick back your hair with gel. Part it on the side and pull the hair down. You may need the help of a hair rat. No, not a real rat. You can get this at a beauty supply store. It will help you pull your hair down if you have real smooth hair. You will still need lots of long pins.

Starting with just straight hair, you can use large curlers to get those nice big curls. Once you have them, you can position them in place on top of your head, towards the back. You don't want your hairstyle to make your face look too long, unless you have a round face, and then it will help balance your geometry.

You can use shine serum to give you that sleek sophisticated look. Be sure to use plenty of pins, flexible hairspray, not the max hold kind, and gel if you need it.

Experimentation before prom will be the key. Use what works best for your hair. Find some pictures on the web; try it out with these ides using the pins, gel, and hairspray.

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First, let’s have a quick definition of what having fine or thin hair really means. Basically, the ‘fine’ in the phrase refers to the diameter of each individual hair strand. This means that you can have fine hair which looks thick because the strands are packed more into each square inch of your scalp.

Or, you can have fine hair which looks really thin because the hair strands themselves are already thin in the first place – and they are sparsely populated within each square inch in the scalp.

So depending on whether you have thin, fine hair or thick, fine hair, the best way to have a head start in choosing the short hair styles for fine hair that will suit you best would be with your hair cut. Always consult your stylist and tell them the look that you would like to achieve, starting from maybe the length of hair that you would like to have.

Take Your Pick from these Short Hair Styles for Fine Hair

Now, if like the convenience of having short, fine hair that is pretty much low maintenance, here are the short hair styles that you can choose from:

• Feather Cut for Short, Fine Hair - To achieve this short hair style for fine hair, your locks will be cropped in such a way that the ends will feather on the face lightly. You can best style this cut using a forward motion with a blow dryer, after which you can add some mousse to the crown and finish the do using a styling brush.
• The Pixie Cut - There are two short hairstyles for thin hair that you can use if you have a pixie cut. For a more sophisticated look, you can use a paddle brush to create smooth lines and put your hair close to your skull. On the other hand, you can also use a styling mousse and create a sexy, just-out-of-bed look with your pixie hair cut.
• The Bob - The best way to add some volume to thin, fine hair is to go for a bob cut. It can either be the straight bob that singer Rihanna used to wear, or a slightly layered bob that will add texture to your locks. These two short hair styles for fine hair will add the much-needed volume to your hair.
• Naturally Curly - Let’s say that you have natural black hair. The easiest way to wear your hair without having to spend too much time in the salon is by styling it in a natural, curly and short hair style. Again, you can go for the rumpled, just out of bed look by styling your curly hair this way and that. Or, you can go for a more romantic, feminine look by taming your locks into a more severe style.
• Straight with Layers - Finally, you can add some texture and volume to your fine hair by having it cut in a straight, layered style.

No matter which of these short hair styles for fine hair it is that you end up choosing, what’s important is for you to choose one which will make you feel and look your best – so go ahead and try which one will make you feel like the true glam diva that you really are!

skin on fingers

The wrinkles that occur in skin after prolonged exposure to water are sometimes referred to as pruney fingers or water aging. This is a temporary skin condition where the skin on the palms of the hand or feet becomes wrinkly.

In recent past the common explanation was based on water absorption in the keratin-laden epithelial skin when immersed in water,^[8] causing the skin to expand and resulting in a larger surface area, forcing it to wrinkle. Usually the tips of the fingers and toes are the first to wrinkle because of a thicker layer of keratin and an absence of hairs which secrete the protective oil called sebum.

In 1935, Lewis and Pickering already found that the skin in the median nerve distribution failed to wrinkle in patients with median nerve palsy. This suggested a mechanism other than simple water absorption. Recent research shows that wrinkling is related to vasoconstriction.^[9][10] Water probably initiates the wrinkling process by altering epidermal electrolyte homeostasis as it diffuses into the porous skin of the hands and soles via their many sweat ducts. Altered epidermal electrolyte homeostasis would lead to a change in membrane stability of the surrounding dense network of nerve fibers and trigger increased vasomotor firing with subsequent vasoconstriction. Vasoconstriction, through loss of volume, leads to negative digit pulp pressure resulting in a downward pull on the overlying skin, which wrinkles as it is distorted.^[11][jargon]

This insight resulted in bedside tests for nerve damage and vasoconstriction. Wrinkling is often scored with immersion of the hands for 30 minutes in water or EMLA cream with measurements steps of 5 minutes, and counting the number of visible wrinkles in time. Not all healthy persons have finger wrinkling after immersion, so it would be safe to say that sympathetic function is preserved if finger wrinkling after immersion in water is observed, but if the fingers emerge smooth it cannot be assumed that there is a lesion to the autonomic supply or to the peripheral nerves of the hand.

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Compulsive picking of the knuckles (via mouth) illustrating disfiguration of the distal and proximal joints of the middle and little fingers.

The inability to control the urge to pick is similar to trichotillomania.^[2] Recent research suggests that, like trichotillomania, dermatillomania may be an impulse control disorder.

In some animal models, it has been shown that animals which excessively pull their hairs have more endorphin receptors in their brain than animals who do not. Endorphin receptors enable endorphins to have an effect on the brain. If this is true for humans, people who are particularly compulsive about their repetitive habits may have more endorphin receptors in their brain as well. This may explain why sufferers get more enjoyment out of picking their scabs than others.^{[citation needed]}

Few mental health practitioners have studied the disease, as many of these cases go unreported, but some individuals have found relief through cognitive-behavioral therapy. Hypnosis, self-hypnosis and meditation have also been useful for some patients.^{[citation needed]} They are also sometimes prescribed medications, such as those prescribed for obsessive compulsive disorder. For example, artificial fingernails (acrylic or gel) have been found to be useful to some in stopping the picking behavior.

Some causes of the onset of Chronic Skin Picking Disorder can be anxiety, stress, and it can even be a pacifier. For example, one may pick at their face while reading a book or watching television. There are several more treatment options for Dermatillomania. Rather than discussing the person’s problems, the therapist and the client take many steps to be rid of the habit. This method can be called ‘exposure therapy’. The therapist and the client can make a list of symptoms and situations in which the client starts picking at his/her skin. A task can then be assigned by the therapist that would put the client in an uncomfortable situation. In addition to this, there are many therapy and support groups available for adolescents and adults that have OCD.

shoes fashion

What fashion lover doesn't love shoes? I've compiled the strangest shoes in fashion today that even the biggest fashionista may or may not love. These shoes are innovative, funny, and some are even disturbing. Be prepared, any preconceived notions you have about shoes are about to change!

1. The High-Chair Heels

Designed to look like a modern high-chair, the high-chair heels take your feet 6 inches off the ground so they sit almost vertical. This innovative design makes a bold fashion statement that is perhaps better seen in home décor, because it's a fashion accident waiting to happen.

2. The Claw Shoe

This unique shoe is fashion suited to lovers of gothic fashion with its heel designed to look like a talon. While its fashion statement may be work the sacrifice, I like shoes that don't leave me barefoot.

3. The Center Heel Corkscrew Shoe

This strange shoe features a heel that's not quite where we're used to seeing it. If that's not enough, a second strange element was incorporated into the fashion shoe's design; a corkscrew heel. While this shoe at least serves one fundamental purpose of a shoe; covering your foot, it's missing another key element. Fashion lovers willing to risk wearing this design better be professional acrobats, because walking cannot be an easy feat.

4. Cardboard Shoes

Artist Mike Leavitt is featuring a cardboard shoe show in NYC on April 18, 2009. The shoe designs, at a glance, don't look so unusual since the follow sneaker designs of popular shoe manufacturers. It's the material that makes them different. While it might be a great idea for a sustainable fashion statement, these shoes would hit the recycling box after an encounter with inclement weather.

5. Most Dangerous Shoe in the World: Tarantula Shoe

The tarantula shoe is a sky-high platform design that might be a danger to weak ankles, but this scary fashion oddity is the most dangerous shoe in the world for a very different reason; encased in the fashionable item is a live tarantula. Since goldfish shoes went out with the 70s, someone had to come up with a new living shoe design. No word whether or not this fashion might present an animal rights violation or if the tarantula has the ability to be removed. However, there's no doubting that this scary shoe makes a bold and dangerous fashion statement.

6. The Gameboy Shoe

Who says fashionistas can't be gamers too? This geeky shoe design features working retro Gameboys which can actually be removed and played. This multi-function fashion item serves both as a functional shoe and a portable entertainment system!

7. Hot Wheels Shoes

These strange shoes aren't actually made by Hot Wheels; they're designed by Ronaldo Frago. The perfect shoe for mothers on the go since shoes can double as entertaining toys for small children. So the wheels aren't real, but these functional flats sure are cute!

8. Most Disturbing Shoe: The Rat Shoe

Talk about fashion statement! This disturbing shoe might be great for Halloween, because its dead rat design could certainly scare the daylights out of anyone. This scary shoe is not for the faint at heart. But what were they thinking?

9. The Landscape Shoe

This neat shoe is a walking piece of art in design and function. Lover of greener pastures and livestock? Then this shoe is definitely for you. It's unique design built onto the shoe includes a tree, cow, horse and stray lumber.

10. The Pant Shoe

It's hard to tell whether these are shoes, pants or a little of both. While the sneaker design may be comfortable and practical off the runways; you certainly better plan ahead when nature calls

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Shoes

There is something about a peep toe shoe that is irresistibly vampy and sophisticated. The open-toe shoe has enjoyed a strong revival over the past few years, and fashion forecasts for 2008 indicate that the trend is expected to keep up its momentum over the next few seasons. This year, women can look forward to wearing the peep toe in retro-inspired looks as well as styles that have never been seen before.

Classic Peep Toe Style

Ultra-high heeled peep toe shoes, open-toe wedges, and stacked-heel peep toe mules are all reminiscent of 1950s pin-up girl fashions. This season, designers are throwing patent leather, suede, straps, chunky heels, metallic finishes and platforms into the mix to update the classic style.

Peep Toe Ankle Boots and Shoe/Booties

From onscreen in Sex and the City to stomping down runways and city streets, ankle boots are a sizzling alternative to typical shoes and boots. Peep toe shoes/booties were high on Lucky magazine's list of the next big things for 2008 in their January 2008 issue. Lucky's editors credit the peep toe shoe/bootie fusion with adding an extra punch of sex appeal to the season's silhouettes thanks to toe-revealing construction, lacing, plush materials and high, high heels. The style also comes in zipped and button closures, as well as slip-in varieties, and looks fabulous with dresses, skirts, jeans and trousers.

Peep Toe Cover-Up

The unspoken law of open-toe shoes has been that you should never wear opaque (or otherwise obvious) stockings with peep toe shoes. Well, 2008 is putting a big red line through that rule.

"Tights and peep toes are the year's new It couple," declares the ShopBop website. Going totally against the grain, one of the biggest footwear fashion crazes is pairing opaque tights or textured stockings with open-toe shoes. That which was once a serious fashion faux pas is now all the rage!

life fashion

Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in Manhattan, New York City. She makes her living as a singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, and plays piano, synthesizer, and keytar.

Her career began with her performing in the rock music scene of New York City’s Lower East Side in 2003. She enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and soon signed with Streamline Records. Have you heard of Akon? It was he who recognized her vocal abilities and got her signed to his own label, Kon Live Distribution.

Since then, her music career has skyrocketed to success. But she started early. She learned to play piano from the age of four, went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mike nights by age 14.

But we are interested in her fashion sense. That started early as well. She described her academic life in high school as “very dedicated, very studious, very disciplined” but also “a bit insecure” as she told in an interview, “I used to get made fun of for being either too provocative or too eccentric, so I started to tone it down. I didn’t fit in, and I felt like a freak.”

Throughout 2007, she worked with performance artist ‘Lady Starlight’, who helped create her onstage fashions. The pair began playing gigs at downtown club venues like the Mercury Lounge, The Bitter End, and the Rockwood Music Hall, with their live performance art piece known as “Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue.” Referred to as “The Ultimate Pop Burlesque Rockshow”, their act was a kind of tribute to 1970s variety acts. In August 2007, Gaga and Starlight were invited to play at the American Lollapalooza music festival – people loved it.

She made the cover of the annual ‘Hot 100′ issue of Rolling Stone magazine in May 2009. She was semi-nude wearing only strategically placed plastic bubbles. She was nominated for a total of nine awards at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the award for “Best New Artist”, while her single “Paparazzi” won two awards for “Best Art Direction” and “Best Special Effects.”

In April, it was reported that her music videos gained over one billion viral views, becoming one of the first artists to reach this milestone. She has been influenced by glam rock artists such as David Bowie and Queen. “I don’t want to sound presumptuous, but I’ve made it my goal to revolutionize pop music. The last revolution was launched by Madonna 25 years ago.” Actress and singer Grace Jones was also an inspiration.

Lady Gaga has stated that she is very much influenced by fashion and that it is everything to her. She considers Donatella Versace her muse. She has her own creative production team called the Haus of Gaga, which she handles personally. The team creates many of her clothes, stage props, and hairdos.

Her love of fashion came from her mother, who she stated was “always very well kept and beautiful.” She said that: “When I’m writing music, I’m thinking about the clothes I want to wear on stage. It’s all about everything altogether—performance art, pop performance art, fashion. For me, it’s everything coming together and being a real story that will bring back the super-fan. I want to bring that back. I want the imagery to be so strong that fans will want to eat and taste and lick every part of us.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

It has been said by the best of the divas that marrying rich is just as easy as marrying poor. So, why not go for the rich life instead of struggling for every penny? In the past, many considered this taboo, and many still do. However, there is a growing group of people that acknowledge their desire to marry a rich man and aren’t afraid to admit it to the world. In fact, they have decided to use any means necessary to achieve their goal.

Recently, in New York City, an event was held with the theme: “Rich men seeking beautiful young women”. It seems that not only are woman being bold and daring by stating what they want in a man, men have also decided to be more frank. Now, many men are openly admitting that they want a young and beautiful wife. As the event approached, all eyes were watching and the press had a field day. Unfortunately, most of the reports were of a negative nature. Even though the people were being up front and honest about what they wanted, many people frowned upon this kind of open display and shunned it as immoral or improper. So many have an idea that true love or even just successful relationships can never be based upon such terms and that romance and other factors as seen in the movies must play a part. However, the people who participated said that it was refreshing to have the things out in the open the way they were. These events are becoming more and more popular and another was recently held in China.

With the advent of the internet, one needn’t go to an expensive dinner to flaunt money or beauty. Entire web sites are devoted to helping people of all sorts meet others with compatible interests. Whether it is gay people or older preferring younger, mixed races and all types of preferences, beautiful women seeking rich men is no exception and can be found easily. The internet allows so many conveniences and flexibilities – as well as anonymity until you are ready to be public – it is the perfect tool for shopping from home to weed out the ones that don’t match your criteria. Men can request a picture of the woman and women can request financial records to assess the fitness of their potential partner. This can work quite well, but there are certain caveats to watch out for.

A short while back, a woman wrote a letter to an online forum asking how to find a rich man. Confident about her looks and ability to behave properly and keep a home, she lamented about how her friends, who were less attractive than she, could have found such wonderful and rich men. She was asking for advice and her objective was clear. She wanted a man that made at least 500 thousand dollars per year. She wanted a straight answer and was ready to accept the truth whatever it may be.

She received a reply from a man stating that he, indeed, made over 500 thousand dollars per year and was qualified according to her terms. He, however, had a different opinion about what she was offering him. He said she wouldn’t be a very good investment as her looks would fade, but his money would continue to grow. He also said that there may be something a bit suspect about her story since she says she hasn’t been able to find the right man, but she is so qualified to get one. Perhaps she isn’t as qualified as she says?

Trading beauty for money is risky business when dealing with forever in a marriage. Some people seem to think it can work and some people are dead-set against it. In the long run, whoever you end up marrying will be the one you need to live with. If you’re doing it with an easy exit plan, why even get married unless it is to deceive? Whether its money, love, beauty or fame, think about it carefully before you sign a contract that means forever. You can count on the fact that your marriage will have a major affect on your happiness for many years to

Have you every heard that coffee is good…but tea is even better!!

Tea, as you may have heard, also has benefits. People who drink three to six cups of tea a day have a 36 percent lower risk of heart disease compared to those who drank less than one cup per day, the study found. While I know my coffee, I get confused about tea. Turns out, each type has its own unique health benefits. Here are some deets to help you choose your ultimate brew:

Green Tea: Battles Cancer (and Eye Issues)
Green tea has loads of antioxidants and other disease-fighting properties, which may lower incidence of everything from glaucoma (and other eye issues) to cancer. I’ve been encouraging my mom to drink more green tea lately because studies have also shown that it can also improve bone health. Apparently it contains chemicals that both stimulate bone growth and slow its breakdown — key for anyone showing signs of bone loss or osteoporosis.

Tip: If you are shopping for a skin cream with green tea as a main ingredient, look for a lotion with a beige color. Because green tea’s polyphenols darken the cream, the hue signals yours has a high dose of the ingredient. Browner is better!

Black Tea: Cuts Risk of Ovarian Cancer
According to the Journal of Food Science, black tea may boost immunity, reduce hypertension, and cut your risk of ovarian cancer by nearly half (same goes for green tea), and help control diabetes. This type of tea contains polysaccharides, which may have glucose-inhibiting properties. Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and other common blends (you know, the ones fancy restaurants bring around in a box post-dinner) are made with black tea leaves.

White Tea: Promotes Weight Loss (and Fights Wrinkles)
In a 2009 study by German researchers, when white tea extracts were introduced to human fat cells, it reduced the expression of genes associated with new fat growth and broke down some of the existing fat.
It’s also a boon for beauty: Last year, U.K. scientists discovered that white tea can hit the pause button on the enzymes responsible for the breakdown of elastin and collagen, a process that causes those wrinkles that, you swear, just appeared overnight!

Tip: If you are sensitive to caffeine, opt for white tea, which has significantly less caffeine than other leaf varieties.

Oolong Tea: Boosts Metabolism, Lowers Bad Cholesterol
One study found that, when consumed post-meal, Oolong tea boosts your metabolism by 10 percent (compared to 4 percent for green tea). In addition, it may reduce absorption of fat during a meal, and help lower levels of bad cholesterol.

Tip: This can be the trickiest of the four to find at the store. It’s sometimes referred to as Wu-Long, so look for that when scanning the shelf.

What about all of these blends?
A lot of tea companies are now adding fancy ingredients (herbs and whatnot) to their teas to pile on additional health benefits. My fave is Partners Tea Co.’s Popeye blend. This green-tea based bag-o’-tricks includes yerba mate (shown to increase energy and focus), goji berries (believed to boost fertility), peppermint (a friend to your digestive track), ginger (another tummy pal, and may lower cholesterol), and lemongrass (relieves insomnia and stress). And it’s organic and free trade, which makes me feel doubly good.

Tip: According to Partners’ owner Sarah Scarborough (who’s seemingly part-chemist … and bartender!), it’s also great iced with lime, mint, and agave. And, if you add rum, it’s a healthy (or at least justifiable!) mojito. That’s my kind of tea, people.

e decided to get a dog. Good for you! Dogs can be fun and you can share a lot of joy with a pet. But, as you know, along with having a pet comes responsibility. You must treat the pet well and consider its needs. With a dog, you mustn’t forget the issue of exercise.

Dogs love to run. Have you seen dogs at the beach or at a park running just as fast as they can? They need to do it because it is what they are designed to do. Like birds confined to a cage, if your dog has no place to run all day, you’ll need to get him outside and running and playing. Depending upon the type of dog you have, you will need to take him running at least once or twice every day.

Dogs usually need to follow the lead of their master – that’s you. This means that your dog will try to keep up with you while you’re running, but will also get distracted a lot. Depending upon if you’re a strict owner or more easy-going, you’ll allow your dog to stop and smell things, try to meet other dogs or take detours when playing fetch.

You must also consider others when you take your dog for some exercise. Make sure you take your dog to a proper place. Many places don’t allow dogs to run without a leash, so you must run with your dog instead of letting him run free. Also, you must clean up after your dog if he makes a mess- don’t leave messes for others to step on. Even in places where it is ok to have a dog, remember that many people, especially children, can be very afraid of dogs. You must consider this when you allow your dog to approach someone or if your dog is barking at others.

What about your dog’s health? Remember that your dog is just like you in many ways. When it’s hot or he exercises, he’ll get tired and thirsty. Of course a dog has no way of telling you that, so you’ll have to be considerate. Give him a rest when he seems exhausted and make sure he has plenty of water during and after exercise.

s true, many men don’t know how to say I’m sorry and many people wonder why it is difficult for most men to do so. Unfortunately, it has become common in our society for men not to apologize. As kids, most men learned from their elders to say “excuse me,” “please,” “thank you” and “I am sorry.” But as men grow older, the latter becomes more difficult to utter, especially with the opposite sex. It’s kind of annoying.

Too Much Pride?

A proud man may find it difficult to apologize, even though deep down inside he knows he is wrong. This is an example of a man’s ego that is out of line. He is more worried about hurting his pride than saying he is sorry, or worse, he worries more about his pride than his partner’s feelings.

Appearance of Weakness

Similar to the first, it is all about the image or perception. Appearing weak in front of the opposite sex is something most men try to avoid. To some men, asking for forgiveness is a sign of weakness. They think that apologizing diminishes self-respect.

Men Don’t Like to Be Wrong

Some men simply do not like to be wrong. To them, it is a sign of incompetence. If they admit their mistake by asking for forgiveness, it is an admission of guilt. Some men would rather be rude and not apologize than admit they were wrong.

Action Speaks Louder Than Words

Men apologize in a different way than most women do. To them, it is much more difficult to say it with words; therefore, they show it in deeds. Buying their partners peace offerings such as flowers, jewelries, chocolates or other gifts are enough to show how sorry they are. Sometimes, men become extra attentive to their partners, hoping they will notice. Interestingly, women often do realize their men were apologizing even when there were no words spoken.

Fear of Rejection

Some men do not apologize for fear of rejection. Apologizing becomes a dilemma to most men who expect a negative outcome. These men go through a roller-coaster emotional ride of making a decision whether to apologize or not. They find it difficult to plan on how, when and where to say the dreaded “S” word because they fear the outcome will not be favorable.

Avoiding Confrontation

Some men cannot apologize because they try to avoid a confrontation. This may be because of a bad experience with a past attempt at asking for forgiveness that ended up in a war of words. Women can be guilty of being confrontational; rather than accepting the apology and forgiving their partners, they make sure they have the last word. Some women want to teach their men a lesson rather than just accept the apology and move forward. Nagging words can cut like a knife and be lethal to a relationship.

Just like human beings, dogs thrive on routines. This doesn’t mean regimented behavior or extreme control and discipline, but we all enjoy some predictability and regularity in our lives. Dogs are no exception. If you have a certain time that you come home from work each day and take him out for a walk, he will come to depend on that time and probably be ready for you in anticipation. This will be good for you, too.

There so many benefits to having a dog, but you must take this responsibility seriously. If you keep your dog healthy and happy with plenty of exercise, he will reward you with wonderful companionship, entertainment, joy and exercise, too. For more information, find other dog owners in your area and talk with them. They will be happy to share experience with you and perhaps you’ll have someone to talk with next time your dog goes running off to have an adventure.

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Huate hues for a cool summer

What will the 2010 summer fashion palette look like?

The summers are here and it’s time to revamp your wardrobe. With the heat wave in the country at its highest in the last 10 years, fashionistas are looking to put a stylish foot forward while trying to stay cool. So while buying that piece of luxury and quality, make sure you purchase ‘cool couture’ to beat the heat.

Daytime story
While the temperatures soar during the day - breezy, light and youthful couture is what one craves for. “Everyone is trying to look slim, yet trendy. Jumpsuits with broad belts are hot, as are leggings in different fabrics,” says designer Abhishek Dutta.

And if it’s summer, then how can one not don a pair of trendy shorts? If hemlines are anything to go by, things are certainly looking up - skirts are creeping up the thigh and revealing bloomers. Yes, you heard it right, ‘bloomers’. “This year, the ever-favourite shorts come with a big twist. Styled like bloomers and wraparounds, shorts will be trendy,” quips Dutta.

Designer Archana Kochhar too, gives an insight into the season’s hip trends. “The silhouettes float from fluid caftans which morph into shirt dresses clinched with patent belts. Jersey playsuits with zipper embroidered cuffs and patterned ballooned pants with crepe shrug-shirt are absolutely in,” confirms Kochhar. For designer Ritu Kumar, no matter what the trend, the clothes have to easy and comfortable. “Resort wear is big because they are loose and easy to wear and not at all clingy,” says Kumar.

“Those who swear by ethnic wear can go in for kurti dresses with big prints and minimal embellishment. They can team it up with leggings minus a dupatta or go for a big belt,” advises Dutta.

Night time faves
With the daytime dressing taken care of, it’s the party nights that one needs to look into. “Toga dresses, which are light and easy, are apt for the season,” says Dutta, adding, “They can be modified into different drapes and silhouette according to your preference and they work best during night outs.”

Designer Asmita Marwah too swears by comfortable clothing. “You can put off showing your curves for another season, as form-fitting outfits are out. Cuts should be relaxed and comfortable. Styles like halter-necks, backless and low-backs work best,” says Marwah. And yes, shorts too can be worn during an evening out. “A well cut pair of shorts with a great shirt, teamed with strappy sandals can make you look hot. But the shorts need to be well-made,” warns Marwah.

A single shouldered jumpsuit or strapless one too can work wonders. Architecturally inspired designs are hot as well.

Colour me cool
While white has always been a trend for the summers, this year fashionistas are expecting a complete whitewash. “White has been a perennial favourite with everyone for the summer. But this year thanks to the heat-wave, people are ditching other colours in favour of white,” confirms Kumar. “And if you want to make things interesting, go in for pastels,” she adds.

Marwah however, is in favour of summery hues. “Apart from ivory, go in for orange and yellow. If you want to experiment, team up a bright colour with a toned down one, like beige.” For Dutta, this season provided one with a good opportunity to go ‘eye-popping colourful’. “Tangerine, orange and tomato puree red are sizzling, yet cool.”

Cloth capers
While women would always like to look sexy and beautiful, ‘flirtatious’ is the key with fabrics like chiffon, cotton and linen being a complete sell-out. “Cotton is definitely an all-time fave. But this year, I’m working on the Chanderi fabric and it’s proving to be quite popular,” says Kumar. “The jersey fabric is cool. If you’re one for cotton, wear your feelings on your sleeve with big prints - psychoanalytic, graphic, Freudian-slip print, geometric patterns - you name it. But no florals please. They are so 2009!” says Dutta.

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The life of a designer is intimately linked to tastes and sensibilities that change at a moment’s notice, and she must be able to capitalize on, or-even better-influence those opinions. Designers reflect society’s sensibilities through clothing design. “You have to know just about everything that’s been done before, so that you can recognize it when it becomes popular again,” wrote one respondent.

Fashion designers are involved in every phase of designing, showing, and producing all types of clothing, from bathing suits to evening gowns. Those with talent, vision, determination, and ambition can succeed in this difficult, demanding, and highly competitive industry.

Fashion design can be more glamorous than a 1940s Hollywood musical or drearier than a bank statement, but it’s always taxing. A designer’s day includes reading current fashion magazines, newspapers, and other media that reflect current trends and tastes. She looks at materials, attends fashion shows, and works with other designers on projects. A designer should be able to communicate her philosophy, vision, and capabilities clearly and comprehensively through sketches, discussions, and, occasionally, samples.

No matter what her personal style is, a designer must produce a creative, exciting, and profitable product line. As in most professions that produce superstars, it is easy for a competent but otherwise unremarkable designer to wallow in obscurity, designing small pieces of collections, generic lines (the plain white boxer short, for example), or specialties (cuffs, ruffles, etc.). The personality that raises itself above this level must be as large as the vision of the designer; perhaps that’s why the word “crazy” showed up in over 75 percent of our surveys as a plus in fashion design.

Paying Your Dues
Those entering the field should have a good eye for color, style, and shape, an ability to sketch, and some formal preparation in design. An excellent portfolio is a must for the job search. A two- or four-year degree in fashion design is helpful, as is knowledge of textiles and a familiarity with the quirks of a variety of fabrics, but no formal certification is required.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of business and marketing. Hours are long for a fashion designer and the initial pay is very limited. This is one of those hit-or-miss occupations where beginners work as someone’s assistant until, when they can muster up enough confidence in their abilities and sell that confidence to their superiors, they design a few pieces themselves. The superstar rise is an unlikely event, but it happens. Based on the number of “international star designers” in the last ten years and the number of people who have entered the profession, the estimated odds of becoming an internationally famous designer is roughly 160,000:1.

Associated Careers
Fashion designers who become unhappy with the lifestyle (low pay, long hours, hard work, low chance of advancement) leave to do a variety of things. Some use their color and design skills to become interior designers, graphic designers, or fashion consultants. Over one quarter of those who leave remain in the clothing industry, either on the production end or on the institutional buying end. Another 10 percent enter the advertising or promotions industry.

hairstyle trends 2010

Still looking for the latest new hairstyle? Then you should look at our hairstyles trend for spring/summer 2010 do not miss it. We have the latest international haircuts Hair Stylists for you.The offer ranges from trendy short haircuts on safe sexy longhaired looks to ponies in all variations.Show head and start with a new hairdo spring! It was not a style for you? Here you will find haircuts with trend factor and great party hairstyles! 2010 sexy wavy hairstyle for long hair. This is a very classic long central crown hairstyle

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The bob is back in a big way. Sleek bob hairstyles first appeared en masse in the early 1920s (think liberated flappers in daring razor-cut styles) and they’ve re-appeared on the red carpet thanks to stylish stars Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria and Anne Hathaway. One of our favorite bob hairstyles of all time is the sexy Inverted Bob. Think long in the front and short in the back. The long pieces in front of this asymetrical style hide a multitude of flaws, including a double chin or extra wide jaw, and the cut emphasizes a swan-like neck and beautiful face. Now's your chance to make the bob hairstyle your own. Trendy? Classic? Flirty? Of-the-moment bobs range in style, cut and color. Think about adding bangs, experimenting with your part (try a zig-zag or extreme side part) and investing in large earrings that will call attention to your face.

Try on bob hairstyles in our virtual hairstyle studio.

Eye-grazing, side swept bangs add a touch of flirtiness to a bob hairstyle. If you want to complement your bob with bangs that gently sweep to one side in peek-a-boo fashion, ask your stylist to cut them so that they hit the middle of your nose when you pull them taught. The key word is soft, not blunt.

To style, blow dry your bangs using a round brush, then comb them down against your face to keep them from poufing out. Place a dollop of styling mousse in your hand and shake them out to scoure a piecey, tousled effect. Side swept bangs can call attention to your eyes, so spend an extra five minutes on your eye makeup for evening.

Bangs are a lot of fun when you think of them like a hair accessory: they instantly change your look and are fairly easy to grow out or push back off your face when you're in the mood for a sleek, bare-faced look. A few long layers strategically place at the front of your face can help fine, bobbed hair look thicker and more voluminous. Part your hair off of one (extreme) side and brush it forward from behind the crown. When you feel like showing off long layers this fall, flat iron sections of hair so they stand out on their own and use a thermal protector to prevent damage to the hair.

A sleek, angular bob with geometric curves and chunky, point-cut layers to take the place of the ubiquitous soccer mom bob (and to play up killer cheekbones). Tousle the look by blow-drying your hair upside down, and every which way, with a paddle brush, and style with texturing wax for a piecey look. Alternatively, a soft, feathered bob with razored ends (as shown here) will give your hair movement and make it feel weightless. Blow-dry this bob hairstyle with a round brush, pulling it toward the front of the face, to give the ends soft bend.

Red hair color is having its moment. The bolder, the better for your new bob hairstyle. Is you're brunette, add a hint of pomegranate red and if you're blond, kick it up a notch with a healthy strawberry blond color. If your hair is dark, eliminate tell-tale roots by having a deeper shade of red hair color blended throughout the top of your hair, a few inches from the part line. Bear in mind that a do-it-yourself semi-permanent color typically fades away in about 6 weeks. You can try on strawberry blond hair color and fall's red hair color trends by uploading a photo to TAAZ.--Stephanie Simons

hairstyle trends

If you're like most men, you probably made a New Year's resolution that you've been finding difficult to keep. To make a resolution you know you can follow through on, try doing something different with your hairstyle this year. All it takes is a bit of inspiration and a trip to your barber. To help you with the former, here we lay out 2010's hottest hairstyles. For guys who lean on the conservative side, whose jobs require clean-cut looks, or for those who want a low-maintenance 'do, we have three classic hairstyles that are both fashionable and functional. Plus, men whose work doesn't dictate their style and who like to push the envelope in the grooming department will dig the three trend-driven styles that will dominate this year. So, whatever your lifestyle or personality, read on to discover how you'll be rocking your mane in 2010.

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Classic cut

Classic haircuts are really setting the tone in 2010 for men's hair. One style you'll be seeing a lot of is the slick back, or wet look, inspired by the heyday of Brylcreem in the 1950s. Think of Leonardo Dicaprio's timeless styles or how David Beckham sports his hair in Armani's latest underwear campaign and you'll get a clear idea of the direction hairstylists are going in this year. A second important trend will be a precise side part. For a big statement look in 2010, try a part from left to right that overlaps slightly on the right side. The good news is that all of these styles are extremely easy for any barber to replicate, they're straightforward to maintain and they're universally flattering.

One word of caution, however: If you have a large brow, you'll want to slick your hair more to the side than toward the back in order to avoid drawing attention to your high forehead. Men who work in conservative environments will really benefit from these styles because they're versatile enough to be worn anywhere from the office to sophisticated evenings out.

Naturally distinguished

This year is all about being yourself and not fussing too much with your appearance. That doesn't mean, of course, that you should let your hair grow long and your beard grow longer. For men with gray hair, however, it does mean that you won't need to visit a salon in the next 12 months to color your mane, nor will you have to endure the negative consequences associated with DIY dye jobs.

As demonstrated by celebrities like George Clooney and Daniel Day-Lewis, as long as you keep your haircut short and your grooming in check, the salt-and-pepper look is actually one that's very refined. Particularly if you've never experimented with dye and have any qualms about chemically altering your locks; this trend couldn't come at a better time.

Buzz cut

The buzz cut is another timeless style that will be prominent this year. With this cut, hair is kept as short as possible, and to ensure you appear polished rather than maniacal, it's absolutely imperative that an even length is maintained all over your head. With a buzz cut, it's possible to successfully cut your hair yourself, but it does take patience, the right tools and a good mirror so that you can see the back of your head. If you feel at all uncertain about chopping your own hair, see a professional. In either case, scissors should be used to crop hair quite close to the skull prior to using a razor to finish the job properly. Men with receding hairlines will benefit from this cut as it makes the most of what you do have and conceals hair loss. Guys who lead busy lives will also appreciate this cut for its ultra-low-maintenance and wash-and-go factor.

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Hair brush and other hair care myths.

“Shaving a baby's scalp will not alter their hair at all... ”

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Hair Care Myth #1

Having a haircut during the full moon will make your hair grow longer, healthier and faster

When the THS team decided to try this one out, not only did it not work, but it ended up being a fun night under the moon and starry sky.

Hair Care Myth #2

If you shave a baby's scalp, you can alter their natural hair texture

You honestly didn't think that we were actually going to try this one, did you? For the record, shaving a baby's scalp will not alter their hair at all- just like it wouldn't if you were an adult, so please, don't try this at home!

Hair Care Myth #3

Your hair can smoke while blow-drying

As a matter of fact it can, but not in a way that will damage your hair. Smoking while blow-drying can happen in two ways. One is from hair care products, such as mousse and wax, which can at times evaporate and cause a misty smoke. The second is from the heat caused by a hair iron. If your hair is a little wet, you will get similar smoke as you would when ironing your clothes - it's just simply steam, which when trying to straighten your hair, is not such a bad thing to have.

Hair Care Myth #4

Permanent tints are the only way to cover gray hair

I think everyone can appreciate this one. Depending on the level of gray in the hair it can be ultimately colored with a semi-permanent or demi-permanent- which is not only cheaper, but less harmful to the hair.

Hair Care Myth #5

Rubbing cigarette ash onto hair-dye stained skin will remove the color

Don't start lighting up those cigarettes just yet. Cigarette ash does work to remove dye, but it's abrasive and can irritate the scalp. Try using vaseline on your scalp before putting your color on, as this will stop any color from tinting and staining. There are also some products available on the market that will get any left over color without irritating the skin or leaving an unfashionable bright red mark across your forehead- not sexy!

Hair Care Myth #6

A little lemon juice and a little sun will lighten blonde locks

Sitting in the sun for 4 hours and smelling like a lemon is not fun, as one of our hair consultants recently found out. Although it seems like a simple and cheap alternative to bleach, unfortunately using lemon juice as a natural lighter does not work.

Hair Care Myth #7

Using a cheaper drugstore product is that same as using a product from a salon

This is a big no! Salon products are manufactured at a higher quality then drugstore products and the concentration that goes into them will give you the best possible results. Paying that extra dollar really does go a long way!

Hair Care Myth #8

Swimming in chlorine will make your hair green

One for the blondes that is unfortunately true. If you love green and you have tinted light blonde hair or naturally blond porous hair, than this is a fast and cheap way for a new color. If green hues are not for you, try using shampoos and conditioners that are designed specially for chemically treated hair.

Hair Care Myth #9

Using the same comb or brush as a person with a scalp disease will spread the disease

Ah, the question asked by so many people which is unfortunately very true. Sharing combs is a big no-no as you can receive lice and other parasites from brushes, combs and other hair care tools that aren't yours.

Hair Care Myth #10

Having a sunburnt scalp can lead to hair loss

For all you beach lovers, this one is for you. Sitting in the sun for a whole day can cause damage to the delicate hair follicles and for all those that have an inherited genetic hair loss gene - damage of this kind can push the likelihood of hair loss forward. There are products that can protect the hair from the sun, so if you love sitting in the sun, buy these products.

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Growing your hair.

“Be patient. It takes time for your hair to grow. ”

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Be patient. It takes time for your hair to grow. Statistics show that the average rate of growth is only one-half of an inch per month, which means that if you currently have short hair, by the time the ends have grown long enough to reach your shoulders, they are already a few years old.

Getting rid of any damaged strands and split ends will ensure that your hair growth will be healthy and will leave you with a fantastic mane when you have finally reached your desired length.

It is important to have regular trims every 8 to 10 weeks. While some might say that there is no point in cutting your hair while you are trying to grow it. Having regular trims will encourage healthy growth and make sure that your style and hair looks its best while growing.

By eating right your body will receive the right amount of vitamins which will help with hair growth. Protein and vitamin B are essential for hair growth and beta-carotene is great for promoting healthy hair as well as healthy skin and nails.

Look after your hair by brushing it regularly and using a comb when your hair is wet and a brush when your hair is dry. This will help to prevent your hair from breaking.

Washing your hair only when necessary will make sure that your hair can be conditioned and kept in check by your natural oils, which in turn will help it grow. On average, washing your hair about three times a week should be enough.

Exercising your body increases blood flow, which is good news for your hair as the added blood flow through your scalp will keep your locks healthy and growing.

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Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. She rose to fame in the 1960s with films such as Barbarella and Cat Ballou. She has won two Academy Awards and received several other awards and nominations. After 15 years of retirement, she returned to film in 2005 with Monster in Law followed by Georgia Rule two years later. She also produced and starred in several exercise videos released between 1982 and 1995.

Jane has been an activist for many political causes, one of the most notable and controversial of which was her opposition to the Vietnam War. She has also protested the Iraq War and violence against women. She describes herself as a liberal and a feminist. Since 2001, she has been a Christian. She published an autobiography in 2005.

Born in New York City, the daughter of actor Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Ford Seymour, and named Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda. Henry Fonda had distant Dutch ancestry, and the surname Fonda originates from Eagum, also spelled Augum or Agum, a village in the heart of Friesland, a northern province of the Netherlands.

The “Lady” part of Jane Fonda’s name was apparently inspired by Lady Jane Seymour, to whom she is distantly related on her mother’s side. Her brother, Peter Fonda (born 1940), and her niece Bridget Fonda (born 1964), are also actors. Fonda had a half-sister, Frances, who died in 2008. She is the mother of Vanessa Vadim from her marriage to Roger Vadim and Troy Garity from her marriage to Tom Hayden.

At 15, Fonda taught dance at Fire Island Pines, New York. She attended Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, Connecticut. Before starting her acting career, Fonda was a fashion model, gracing the cover of Vogue twice. Fonda became interested in acting in 1954, while appearing with her father in a charity performance of The Country Girl, at the Omaha Community Playhouse. She attended The Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, where she was an undistinguished student.

She recalled that at the age of five, she and her brother, actor Peter Fonda, acted out Western stories similar to those her father, Henry Fonda, played in the movies. After graduating from Vassar she went to Paris for two years to study art. Upon returning, she met Lee Strasberg and the meeting changed the course of her life, Jane saying, “I went to the Actor’s Studio and Lee Strasberg told me I had talent. Real talent. It was the first time that anyone, except my father — who had to say so — told me I was good. At anything. It was a turning point in my life. I went to bed thinking about acting. I woke up thinking about acting. It was like the roof had come off my life!”

Her stage work in the late 1950s laid the foundation for her film career in the 1960s. She averaged almost two movies a year throughout the decade, starting in 1960 with Tall Story. In Walk on the Wild Side (1962), she played a prostitute, and earned a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer. Jane’s career breakthrough came with Cat Ballou (1965).

In 1968, she played the lead role in the science fiction spoof Barbarella, which established her status as a sex symbol. In contrast, the tragedy They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (1969) won her critical acclaim, and she earned her first Oscar nomination for the role. She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1971, again playing a prostitute in the murder mystery Klute. She won her second Oscar in 1978 for Coming Home, the story of a disabled Vietnam War veteran’s difficulty in re-entering civilian life.

Jane had long wanted to work with her father, hoping it would help their strained relationship. She achieved this goal when she purchased the screen rights to the play On Golden Pond specifically for her father and herself. The film (1981), which also starred Katharine Hepburn, brought Henry Fonda his only Academy Award for Best Actor, which Jane accepted on his behalf, as he was ill and home bound. He died five months later.

Fonda continued appearing in feature films throughout the 1980s, she ended the decade by appearing in the romantic drama Stanley & Iris (1990), which was her final film for 15 years.

For many years, Jane was a ballet enthusiast, but after fracturing her foot while filming The China Syndrome she was no longer able to participate. To compensate, she began actively participating in aerobics and strengthening exercises under the direction of Leni Cazden. The Leni Workout became the Jane Fonda Workout and thus began a second career for her, which continued for many years. This was considered one of the influences that started the fitness craze among baby boomers who were then approaching middle age.

In 1982, Fonda released her first exercise video, titled Jane Fonda’s Workout, inspired by her best-selling book, Jane Fonda’s Workout Book. The Jane Fonda’s Workout video eventually sold 17 million copies: more than any other home video. The video’s release led many people to buy the then-new VCR in order to watch and perform the workout in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. Fonda subsequently released 23 workout videos, five workout books and thirteen audio programs. Her most recent workout video was released in 1995.

After retiring from the film industry in 1991, she returned to the screen with the box office success Monster-in-Law. In July 2005, the British tabloid The Sun reported that when asked if she would appear in a sequel to her 1980 hit Nine to Five, Fonda replied “I’d love to”.

In 2001, Fonda publicly announced that she had become a Christian. She stated that she strongly opposed bigotry, discrimination and dogma, which she believes are promoted by a small minority of Christians. Her announcement came shortly after her divorce from Ted Turner. Fonda stated publicly on Charlie Rose in April 2006 that her Christianity may have played a part in the divorce, as Turner was known to be critical of religion.

Jane Fonda at a book signing, 2005 On April 5, 2005, Random House released Fonda’s autobiography My Life So Far. The book describes her life as a series of three acts, each thirty years long, and declares that her third “act” will be her most significant, due in part to her commitment to the Christian religion, and that it will determine the things for which she will be remembered.

Fonda’s autobiography was well received by book critics, and was noted to be “as beguiling and as maddening as Jane Fonda herself” in its Washington Post review, pronouncing her a “a beautiful bundle of contradictions.” The New York Times called the book "achingly poignant.