Here’s a look at some of the red carpet trends that took center stage at the recently concluded Teen Choice Awards.

Sequins.

The staying power for bright, shiny and girly sequin is still a favorite amongst most female celebrities.

From L-R Hayden Panettiere, Miranda Cosgrove, Bella Thorne, Lea Michele

Prints.

From Aztec to wild animal prints, the print trend continues to gain momentum as it makes its mark on the fashion scene.

From L-R: Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kat Graham, Victoria Justice.

Color.

Color is such a huge trend right now. Fun flirty colors are the way to go for standing out in the crowd.

From L-R: Lucy Hale, Zoey Deschanel, Nina Dobrev, Selena Gomez.

Pictures are courtesy of Huffington Post.

The month of January always brings round one of the biggest events in the fashion industry especially for designers and clients alike. It marks the beginning of Fashion Week where designers showcase their latest collections on the most glamorous runways. From Paris to Milan. Fashion Week manages to forecast trends for the different seasons.
Here are some of the trends straight off the Fashion Week Runways.
Velvet. Velvet is one of those materials that rarely appear on runways and red carpets but when they do, they make an impact and this is what velvet did. Designers could not ignore the luxurious look and feel of this fabric anymore as it made its debut on so many Fashion week runways in the most beautiful creations  of coats, gowns and pants.

Gucci Fall12

Peplum. I love this change from the ruffle family. Peplum is a ruffle that is either at the bottom of the top or at the waist of a skirt not to be mistaken with the tulip skirt though. Seeing it as one of the trends to watch out for on the runway was very nice as it last appeared on the fashion scene in the 1940s but made a slow comeback last year.

Christian Dior SS12

High Collars. The collar trend has changed in so many different ways lately that it is a little hard to keep up with since a lot of necklines are on fashion but the high collar cemented its place on the runway making it one of the trends to look out for this coming season.

Stella McCartney Fall12

Colored Leather. Tired of the normal, common, black and tan leather? Well, you will applaud to the change in this timeless, classic material because it has gotten more colorful! Leather in jewel toned hues graced so many a designer’s collections ensuring its fix for the addicts out there.

Yves Saint Laurent Fall12

Pockets. Pockets made their mark on the runway as designers showcased collections with visibly over-sized pockets on military jackets, pants and dresses to fashionable dainty coats. Big visible pockets are the way to go for this trend.

Chloe Fall12

So many people are afraid of color especially when it comes to wearing colorful items. This is the season to embrace this trend because it is here to stay. From color-blocking to colorful miss-match, there is more than one way to rock this trend. It is guaranteed to make you pop out from the crowd in a good way.
Here’s a few ways on how you can incorporate color into your style and wardrobe.

Lips.
The bright lipstick color has taken over the beauty and makeup world. Don’t be left out on this colorful venture as a dash of bright lipstick from red to orange will give you that extra oomph of color. The good thing about wearing a bright lip is: the less makeup the better as minimal is key for you to rock this fabulous trend.

Scarves. 
These are accessory staples that never go out of fashion. Not only do they compliment every style and weather, they come in an assortment of colors that will surely add that pop to your outfit.

 
Nails.
Get creative with your manicure by wearing bright colored polish or have multicolored nails. This will make your nails stand out and make you love them every time you look at them.

  
Cocktail Rings.
Bright bold cocktail rings are exactly what your dainty fingers need. These are made for getting attention which you certainly won’t lose when you rock one of them.

Bright Denim.
Tired of the old sky blue, baby blue and black denim? Try out the new colored denim trend from orange to neon green  for a different look. The advantage of denim is that you can dress it up or down and can wear it with ballet flats, boots and pumps.

Printed Shoes.
Add a pop of color to an otherwise bland outfit by wearing printed shoes. These come in platform and ballet flats. They alone will make you stand out in the crowd.

Ps: Some of the pictures used are not mine they are courtesy of Google.

A bold colorful lip is the makeup and beauty trend of choice lately from celebrities to the fashion conscious in that it is no stranger on many faces. Here is a few ways to help you wear this fabulous lip color without shame.

• Make sure your lips are super soft and hydrated before laying down heavy pigment. You need to have a smooth canvas for your color.

• Block out the natural pigment in your lips by applying foundation or concealer directly to your pout.

• Blot with a tissue to pick up any left over foundation, which can end up diluting the lipstick pigment.

• Begin application in the center of the mouth-applying directly from the tube or with a lip brush-and then blend outwards to the corners of the lips. this technique allows you to slowly build up color and control its intensity.

• Once you've achieved your desired tone, blot and then reapply the lipstick to give it staying power.

For a precision look-finish your look by tracing the natural line with a lip pencil that matches your lipstick.

For a softer look, only a line from the corners of the mouth into the bow of the upper lip, and then use your finger to smudge inward; you'll end up with a perfect, airbrushed effect.

I am utterly obsessed with red lipstick although it is a timeless classic. For this season,  a cherry pout packs a more festive punch this time of year. Whether you're wearing a little black dress or just jeans and a Tee, red lips are always the perfect accessory.

Spotted on everyone from Lea Michele to Emma Watson, this is one makeup trend that can be embraced by all—regardless of skin tone or face shape. Try on a few colors from bright pink to cherry red before committing; once you find a shade that suits you, stock up and wear it like these leading ladies. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal that is a swipe of mascara, a touch of concealer and let the lipstick take center stage.
 

Fur is one of those trends that come and go with time but never out of style. This season, we’ve seen a Furry comeback and it is where its at. Wearing real fur is a crime against Animal Rights but not so for FAUX (FAKE) fur.  So fluffy and warm, this trend will keep you toasty through the cold without compromising on style and fashion. Just having one exudes luxury.
It is one of those trends that don’t discriminate when it comes to gender as it is unisex whereby both fashion forward men and women can rock it.

Fur-lined leather coat with hood.

For the ladies;  a furry waistcoat combined with either short trousers or a dress will give you the added look of luxury.

PS: The pictures used are not mine.

Yahoo! released a list of its worst trends of 2011 which I had to share because I would like to know if you agree with or not. I have edited it to fit the objective of the page. Here goes;

Spider Lashes
The clumpy top and bottom eyelashes that result from a zillion coats of mascara made a dramatic appearance on celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. The downside is lumpy, messy mascara that takes double the time to take off that it did to put on.

Animal Prints
It has definitely been the year for the animal prints.  Head to toe animal prints on anyone never looked good. There are too many cheap looking leopard prints that are destroying an otherwise super classic chic look.

Bandage Dresses
This skin tight trend peaked in 2011 and was all over the red carpet on so many celebrities like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sofia Vargara.

 Super Stilettos
This year saw a rise in heel height, with six-inch shoes hitting New York runways. The low point of this trend is sore feet, and a risk that your footwear could actually send you to the hospital with back pain or worse.

 Pantyhose
While Kate Middleton gets plenty of praise for fashion inspiration, she also re-introduced sheer pantyhose this year.

Fisherman Feathers
Feather lures made a debut as hair accessories this year. In fact, they were so popular that fly shops were low on inventory for the actual fisherman to use.

 Harem Pants
Harem pants reappeared three years ago and gained a lot of popularity in 2011, are the updated version of the MC Hammer pants from the late 80s. They answer the question, “what would happen if you crossed skinny jeans with a skort, and then added an elastic waistband?” The result is a trend that only Gwen Stefani looks good in.

 Wedge Booties
These were all over the red carpet this year. Much as they look cute, they are not as flattering as everyone thinks because they do nothing to elongate the leg.

For a full list of the worst trends of 2011 go to yahoo! 


PS: The pictures used are not mine!

It is the festive season and there is no better trend to make you feel festive and love it than Glitter and Sequins. Glitter and sequins were all over the fashion week runway from designers like Armani and Versace. A lot of fashionable people have taken to the trend including celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie.

It is pretty hard to carry off as an everyday look but it being the festive season, you have a right to wear it to anything because its all about tinsel and bright colourful lights this time of year. What better way to blend in with the season than rocking glitter and sequins?

You can wear it through out the festive season without fear of standing out. Glitter and sequins can be worn to anything from a boyfriend shirt with a sequin skirt to a pair of jeans paired with a sequin short jacket depending on the occasion and the look you want to achieve.

The trend is glitzy enough that you do not need to accessorize at all. Minimal jewellery is a MUST when it comes to glitter and sequins. You don’t want to end up looking like an over decorated tree.

Here’s a few pieces to help you get in touch with your inner glamorous side.

I love sparkly nails at the moment. They make you feel girly and fabulous at the same time while putting you in a great mood. Who does not smile when they look at their nails with sparkles on them?
They are a great idea for the festive season because it all about; glitter, sequins and tinsel during this time of year. Whatever you do or wear to stand out goes a mile during the festive season- anything to put you in a great mood.

Sparkly Nails with Henna as a base

I did my nails awhile back and added sparkles on them as a finishing touch for a glam look.
I used Henna as a base color and then the sparkly nail polish with a variety of colors then finished up the look with a colourless nail polish for gloss.

Sparkly nails with no base color

 For the second look I did not use a base color just colorless nail polish as a base. Added a few swipes of the sparkly nail polish and then finished it off with colourless nail polish.
Remember to use sparkly nail polish with a variety of colours for a colourful look.
My nails in the second picture are fabulously colourful which makes me love them more.

Sweaters and cardigans will always be closet staples no matter what. it is one item that will never go out of style because it is a necessity due to the weather.

Today’s sweater has been given an overhaul look making more stylish and absolutely fashionable to wear. You don’t need to look drab instead of the fabulous person that you are during cold weather anymore.

The unique additions to the sweater/cardigans makes them very appealing and pleasant to the eye and versatile. Not only can they be draped on the body, there is a waterfall cut that is very suitable to all shapes and sizes.

Drape sweaters come in both light weight and heavy material very suitable for all weather. You don’t have to sacrifice fashion for comfort and warmth because of the weather.

Here’s a few ways to rock this sweater trend on any outfit.

Cross-body bag with detachable strap

Cross-body bags and clutch purses are a huge hit right now for all the fashion savvy. Not only are they cute, girly and absolutely fabulous to have, they are simple and handy at the same time. You can have your hands to yourself or busy with something else without having to worry about your bag.

You can have a two in one bag/purse due to the versatile nature of the cross-body bag. It can morph into a cute clutch purse because of its detachable straps which makes it very attractive to have as all that comes in one set-up.

They are comfortable to carry around due to their simplistic yet stylish compact nature. Beware that they only carry necessities, so if you are into big purses or bags, a cross-body bag will not work for you.

Clutch Purse

These come in all sorts of colors and sizes depending on what you need one for. You can opt for a full cross-body bag without detachable straps for a casual outing but if you are a girl on the go; one with detachable straps will suit you perfectly as it can take you from the day to a night out on the town by turning it into a clutch purse.

Not only will being seen with one of these make you very stylish and trendy, you will also be the envy of your friends for being at the height of fashion.

Checked shirts have been around for a long time but only to a select group of people and were usually exclusive to the working class. They are so versatile, stylish and comfortable that they have managed to cross on to the scene for the fashion savvy and they come in all sorts of colors both long sleeved and short. 

It is such a refreshing trend especially now that it is unisex. Both men and women can wear  plaid shirts pulling off the casual yet fashionable look comfortably.

A checked shirt can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion or for just one of those days when you are having a casual day out with the boys or girls.

And for the girls, not only do they come in shirts, they are also checked shirt dresses to give you that tomboy yet feminine look.

Nails are an essential part to a woman's body and beauty especially when done right. The right nails with the right outfit can make you stand out but it is not an easy feat to accomplish for some. Perfect nails for both fingers and toes are easy to achieve if you apply these handy-tried and tested tips.

·         Sleep on it:

At night, scrub your feet, apply a super-rich moisturizing lotion and sleep in socks. Your feet will be feeling baby soft the next morning.

·         Clean Up:

Remove all excess polish with a stiff, angled liner brush. Dip the brush in remover, brush off excess polish , and wipe the brush clean a piece of cotton wool.

·         Sugar Scrub:

Make your own home-made scrub by moisturizing sugar with sunflower oil preferably and scrub both hands and feet to exfoliate the skin, remove dead cells and stimulate blood circulation.

·         Top Coat:

Apply a top coat as soon as you see a chip in the nail polish. Remember to wash your hands and feet first beforehand, as grease prevents the layer from adhering.

And there you have it. The Tips to a perfect Mani & Pedi.

The beginning of September ushered in the commencement of one of the biggest fashion events of the entire world...Fashion Week!

Fashion Week is the time when the biggest fashion houses from the four major fashion capitals of the world; Milan, London, New York and Paris,  put on fashion shows for their clients to display their latest creations and collections for the coming weather seasons.

From Salvatore Ferragamo's luxurious and eclectic stylish touch to Burberry Prorsum's simple, flattering combinations and prints. Fashion Week is an event not to be missed as it marks the beginning of fashion trends that are to be seen in the coming seasons.

Floral Prints. No trend screams old age like floral but for designers like Nina Ricci and Blumarine, it was the endorsed style trend of choice. The floral theme is boldly being represented with bright colors and big motifs that are obviously meant to give a look-at-me vibe. The classy yet lady-like elegance showcased in knee-length cocktail dresses replaces the obsession with short dresses that are rarely flattering to a large percentage of women.

Candy Colors.

Many a designer's collection were full of an eclectic display of color which implies that fabulous color combos will continue to be a strong style tendency for many seasons to come. Eye popping, attention grabbing color schemes from Strawberry Pink to neon green were the center of attraction at Salvatore Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana's fashion shows.

 Sequin.

There was an overdose of glitz and glamor at the Armani Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show as the models walked down the runway in beautifully sequined gowns and cocktail dresses. No one does feminine elegance better than Armani and this was showcased in his collection as the dresses were very elegant and fancy. The glitter detail added a lot of pop to the ensembles and nothing seeks attention more than a glittery outfit. 

 Bold Prints.

The most eccentric prints and fun color combination which attract the eye to every detail immediately were the focal points of the Versace and Oscar De La Renta fashion shows. Their respective  collections embrace fun stylish and playful details with the bold prints. Some say a print spices up every look, others say even a print can be too much but there is no way to ignore presence like that.  From Abstract, geometrical to Goth or animal inspired prints, the prints selected took the collections to a whole new level.

Lace.

There is no trend that makes a woman feel more feminine and girly than lace? Lace is one of the classically beautiful trends that hardly go out of fashion and designers haven't had enough of it yet. Lace can be one of the trickiest looks to pull off but that doesn't mean you shouldn't  give this sexy, versatile trend a try.

The Pictures used aren't mine.

Scarves are usually worn to keep your neck warm especially on cold days but not anymore. This accessory has proved to be a trend for all seasons and is one of the biggest accessories today. As a trend, scarves are now made with brighter, lighter fabrics intended just for looks. You can get creative with your scarf by using it not only as a neck but hair accessory. This will change your entire look. Aside from being a hair accessory, here is a few more ways to tie the scarf.

Getting the look.

·         Bow-Tie

Knot the scarf as you would a ribbon to make a bow. Take both sides of the scarf, fold them  and make a knot. The result is a bow-tie effect.

·         Snood or one way:

Tie both ends of the scarf together and wear it around your neck. You can wrap it twice to make it look a little thick and chic.

·         Fold:

Fold the scarf in half, drape around the neck with the two ends on one side and the fold on the other.  Slip the ends through the fold and you're ready to go.

·         Drape:

drape the scarf around your neck and let it hang loosely to blend in with the outfit.

 

The tuxedo jacket has been around for generations and has never lost its touch of elegance and class no matter the many variations made to it. It is one of those items that continue to stand the test of time with each new variation better than the last.

 

 The tuxedo jacket is one of those trends that recur season by season and today's cropped sleeve tuxedo jacket is no different although it has been tailor-made to fit a man's silhouette with cropped sleeves. The tailor-made fit gives the man that touch of class and elegance that the tuxedo jacket is known for without losing its original flare.

It is such a versatile trend that not only can it be worn from casual to formal occasions, it can go from day to night with the right accessories depending on the occasion or event and is suitable for everyday if one wants to make their outfit stand out.

The recently concluded Mtv Video Music Awards showed a display of many male celebrities wearing this very stylish trend.

 

Bow ties aren't for the men anymore, ladies. The bow-tie trend is hitting it big amongst the ladies this season and it looks absolutely gorgeous. It is no longer restricted to formal events for the men and the ladies in this case due to its availability in an assortment of colors.

What is good about the bow-tie is; it can make an outfit go from classy and elegant to cool and casual depending on where the person is going or the look they want to achieve. 

The bow-tie can be worn with a feminine buttoned up shirt and short skirt for a formal event. And for a sexy but casual look, you can wear it as an accessory in a funky color to jazz up your outfit and feel trendy at the same time.

 

This trend is so fierce that musician Janelle Monae has made it her signature trend along with the tuxedo.