Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Accidental Stylist Guide to Men’s Hairstyles

As chronicled in yesterday's New York Time's Style Section – boy bangs, mop tops, and messy 'dos are all the rage. From a singing sensation and breathtaking vampire to a desirable doc and sexy socialite, these gentlemen have that effortless swagger of eternal youth. Whether they're caught on the red carpet, sipping a latte or on their way home late at night, how does their hair look so good so often?


Justin Bieber has taken the world by storm with his chart-topping, catchy songs and boyish good looks. While "Bieber fever" is all over the place, this heart throb’s locks have managed to stay in place and turn an old trend into the latest look. This "Mob Top" bowl cut is reminiscent of the "Beatles" shaggy style, leaving the ladies wanting more. Begin with clean, fresh hair, then lather the H2O Plus Sea Salt Replenishing Shampoo ($20), specially formulated with pure sea salt and marine botanicals. This ultra hydrating shampoo cleansers helps to remove impurities while adding moisture and shine to dry strands.


Robert Pattinson makes girls go ga-ga with his incredible looks, dashing appeal on the big screen and adorable British charm. But what makes the ladies really swoon… his sexy, unkempt hair.
Blow, the New York Blow Dry Bar's Derrick Keith weighs in on getting this "just rolled out of bed" style. After shampooing strands with a clarifying shampoo, comb through with your fingers and let hair air dry. Then work through a light pomade like Blow's Mane Tame ($22) to create structure and hold that looks sexy yet natural.


Chace Crawford has all the girls gossiping about his sexy sought after hair, but his messy mane doesn't happen without a little help.
To achieve this piecey yet structured look, work a nickel size amount of Jack Black Sleek Finish Texture Cream ($16) into hair for long-lasting, flexible control. The ultra-conditioning formula gives hair a controlled, sleek finish with no stiffness or greasiness.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Fashion Silhouette 2010 Focus on the Shoulders.

The shoulder has been a focus of interest throughout the noughties. Now in 2010 the high street has settled on the extended cap shoulder piece sleeve, often little more than a wide band. Some dresses also have a small neat shoulder pad to elevate the seam a
nd help keep the shape of the designer intended shoulder line silhouette. Sleeve styles are interesting and there are many sleeves with soft upper fullness either blouse or structured, stiffened puffs and draped puff waterfall styles.

Volume Sleeves - Watch for classic leg-of-mutton and other blowsy puff sleeve styles.
Above Right - Monsoon Fusion Spring Summer 2010 - Blue Cosmic Dress £65/€110 Eire.
Above Left - Monsoon Spring Summer 2010 - Blue Portobello Jacket £120/€285 Eire.
Focus on the Waist and curviness is created with fitted darts and structured seams and drapery.
Nipped in Waists
This body conscious interest focuses on the waist and curviness created with drapery or fitted darts and structured seams. Look for:- Swelling Skirt Silhouettes - Domed Bell Like Stiffened Fuller Wider Skirts.

Skirt Lengths for 2010
Hemlines for 2010 are on the knee and above the knee as well as calf length and maxi skirts. Take your pick as many manufacturers may advertise women modelling shorter skirts, but so often those models are quite tall. The average woman in UK at 5'4" will often find those same shorter looking modelled skirts fall on their knee. These skirts shown feature plain and patterned fabrics. Two of them show digital prints and the longer skirt has bunches of roses, a popular 50s print theme for floral looks as Mad Men themes take us by storm.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Week in Beauty Memorial Day Hair 'Dos, Architect-Designed Makeup Brushes and Pee Facials

StyleList scoured the web for the top beauty news of the week. See what made our list and return next Friday for your beauty fix!

You may be in the midst of stuffing your weekend bag with beauty goodies and fashionable pieces to sun in style, and have no time to think about your hair. No worries! Our friends over at Glamour have selected three simple hairstyles to round out your Memorial Day looks. Three Easy, Frickin' Adorable Hairstyles to Rock This Memorial Day Weekend - Glamour

When it comes to skincare regiments, there's not many ingredients (i.e. beer, caviar, and diamonds) out there that will shock us. But when a panel of experts on "The Doctors" introduced us to the skin benefits of the pee facial, we nearly vomited. The Pee Facial: There Are No Words - The Frisky

With summer steadily approaching, you may want to take advantage of the frequent flier miles and escape to the seaside. But before you board your next flight to paradise, be sure to update your carry-on with these beach must-haves. Top 10 Beauty Essentials for the Beach - Elle

We'll be the first to confess that we're in desperate need of a makeup brush intervention. Our favorite tools easily become covered in product and other gunk. And thanks to Sephora, the mega beauty brand has created a 15-piece collection of bright and light makeup brushes that will definitely inspire us to toss out the old and bring in the new. Sephora's New Handheld Power Tools - Style.com

Rocking bold, statement-making lips is one of our beauty resolution's of 2010. And the vibrant orange pout Sienna Miller donned at Matthew Williamson London store launch is a look we're looking forward to recreating. How to Wear Orange Lipstick Both Day and Night - BellaSugar.