Showing posts with label hair trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair trends. Show all posts

Monday, February 13, 2012

NYC Fashion Week 2012: Hair & Makeup Trends

Its that time of year again...New York Fashion week is in full swing, and a whole slew of hot new hair and beauty trends are gracing the runways. If you are anything like me, you fantasize about sitting front row at the hottest fashion shows, luckily for us non-famous folk, we have lots of online resources to keep us informed on the latest trends so we can be ready to rock them out this spring. Here are a few of my favorites for your viewing pleasure :)


Alexander Wang: Bold Eyebrows

We can always count on the amazing Alexander Wang to start the hottest trends, and this year he does not dissapoint. The models walked the catwalk sporting some full, and beautiful bold eyebrows.

To get the look: Line and fill in sparse eyebrows using an eye pencil that is a shade lighter than your hair color.
photo source: The Frisky.com





Marc Jacobs: Angled, short bangs.

This is a new take on statement bangs, short, piecey and angled. I saw Christina Aguilera sporting this trend a while back, and I must say it grew on me. Im not bold enough to pull it off, but maybe someday!

To get the look: 
Have your stylist point cut your bangs in an angle to give texture, and provide a peicey look.
Photo source: Harpers Bazaar





Tibi: Textured, Wrapped Pony Tails

A fresh take on an all time classic. The wrapped pony tail is going to take over the top knot, I can feel it :)

To get the look: 
  • Pull hair into a low pony
  • Wrap a one inch section around pony tail holder and tuck in. Pin into place if necessary.
  • Spritz a texture spray into remaining hair, and slightly tease
  • Smooth out unruly fly aways with a boar bristle brush
  • Hair spray to keep in place
photo source: www.glamour.com



Runway: Bold Eyeshadow

Neons and color blocking seem to be a huge fashion trend arising for Spring 2012, so why not add some bold eyeshadow to match? A lot of the models on the catwalk were sporting some serious, eye-popping eyeshadow in colors like orange, purple and blue.

Get the look:
  • Apply an eye primer to the lid before eyeshadow application
  • Sweep on a bold eyeshadow over the lid, and slightly above the crease
  • Highlight brow bone with a luminizing cream 
  • Apply black mascara to lashes
Image source: realbeauty.com




Runway: Sun Kissed Cheeks

Glowing complexion has always been in, but this spring it is being taken to the next level. Bronzed, sun kissed cheeks with a shimmering glow was showcased at this years fashion week. It seems to me that spring and summer are definitely being channelled with this years makeup trends on the catwalk!

To get the look:
  • Using an angled blush brush, swipe a shimmery bronzer along jaw bone
  • Apply a baby pink cream blush to apples of cheeks and blend
  • Finish with a luminizing powder along cheekbones and blend

photo source: Harpers Bazaar



Runway Hair Trend: Big, Equestrian braids.

Texture is in this season, in addition to a simple braid the look is a fresh and easy trend. A new twist on an old classic leaves you looking chic, and the best part is, this style is so simple to pull off!

How to get the look:
  • Blowdry hair upside down to maximize volume
  • Spritz strands with a texturizing spray
  • Tease hair with a wide tooth comb
  • Gently smooth out fly-aways
  • Braid using thicker sections
  • Hair Spray
Photo source: Shape.com






Betsey Johnson: Side Swept Locks
I love this style, and it might look familar to you, as some of the hottest celebs are already rocking this trend. Its a flirty look that can be done for a daytime look, and can cross right over for a night out on the town.

To get the look: 

  • Using a one inch barrell curling iron, curl hair in thick sections away from your face
  • Spritz with a light hold hairspray
  • Gently brush out curls
  • Add a smoothing serum to ends for definiton and shine
  • Sweep hair to one side, pinning with bobby pins or any other hair clip
  • Smooth down any fly aways
  • Hair Spray
Photo source: mbfashionweek.com






Au Natural Beauty a'la Lacoste Runway
Of course when pulling off this look, it cant hurt to be model gorgeous right? Kidding... this look is awesome because the more natural, the less time we have to spend primping in front of the mirror. Also, men LOVE natural makeup and touseled hair...it reminds them of what you would look like in the morning after a wild night :)

to get the look:

  • Primp wet locks with a volumizing moose
  • Blowdry hair upside down for maximium volume
  • Using a texturizing spray, scrunch hair to add beachy texture
  • Apply shine serum to ends for definition


Makeup:
Keeping makeup simple and fresh is the key

  • Apply a tinted moisturizer to even out skin
  • Apply concealer under eyes to cover any dark circles
  • Apply a light pink blush to apples of cheeks and blend
  • Add a highlighting cream under eyes to give an awake and fresh look
  • Gloss lips with clear or nude gloss


Photo source: shape.com






Flapper-Esque Soft Waves: Joy Cioci


I will admit, this is the first I have heard of this designer, but I must say, the collection was one of my favs I have seen this year. The romantic looks were completed with elegant, feminine waves.

To get the look:

  • Roll thick sections of wet hair into pin curls
  • Blow-dry
  • finger comb
  • add shine serum for definition
  • hair spray to hold

photo source: mbfashionweek.com



These runway beauty and hair trends are fashion forward, and easy to replicate at home. I am always looking for new tricks and inspiration when it comes to style and beauty, and thanks to Fashion Week I cant wait to start playing around and getting ready for Spring!







Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Lets talk about HAIR shall we?

Happy Tuesday Y'all...

(Okay I never say y'all but it just seemed appropriate since I AM living in the south now...)

Any-who...Lets talk hair! I love it, I really am a bit obsessed. I did hair for 5 years...now even though Im not really down with doing OTHER peoples hair anymore doesn't mean I can still obsess over my own!

I have been noticing some amaze new trends popping up all over the net, and even on some celebs that I really dig. Unfortunately the job i have now doesn't allow me to be as adventurous with my hair as I used to be, but I still like to keep my hurrrrr looking fly (sorry for the gangster language, I swear I say the most random things sometimes, its quite embarrassing actually)

Here are some trends for hair that I think are going to be HUMONGO for 2012 :)



Rainbow Bright's Weave

I have been seeing an increase in people rocking rainbow colored extensions, and I must say I do approve. Its super cute, and easy to pull off even if you are not too adventurous with your hairstyles.

Some people are going cray-cray with it and just dying the ends of their bleach blonde hair with all the colors o' the rainbow, while others are still pulling off the trend more subtly by adding a few pastel pieces underneath their regular do. Either way its super cute, and I love seeing people have fun with their hair.

I am also pretty stoked that this new trend is kind of replacing the feather extension craze, because I am so over seeing everyone and their mom with a bunch of bird feathers in their hair. I mean really, doesn't anyone care about the roosters? Hello Green Peace, theres a new cause for you to harass people for money over (Sorry a little bitter, got TOTALLY harassed by a green peace worker in Chicago last weekend...)

(Click the pictures to go to their home on the web)
Little on the dramatic side, but still cute
I WISH I could pull off this beautiful pastel mane

More subtle but still rock star


Cotton Candy meets Vogue


Waking Up Late Never Looked So GOOD

"Dear Top Knot, thank you so much for becoming so high fashion, and adorned. Now instead of spending hours in front of the mirror round brushing, and straightening, all I have to do is gather all my crazy hair on top of my head and knot it. And when people stare at me, I can say to them "Duh, its high fashion" and give them a super bored look like all those super models do...Love it".

For real though, this hair trend is so freaking easy and looks so chic. Its like wearing red lipstick, you don't feel like putting on a whole face of makeup so you just put on some red lips and you automatically look sexy. Same with the top knot, its super easy, and its all you need to looking put together. Its also a super glam style for a night out on the town, or special event. Why didn't we rock this look years ago! I swear my hair would be WAY healthier if I would've known that I could pull this style off without flat ironing my hair EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.

Yay for topknots!

Oh Hey Kim, thanks for making the top knot fab for us regular folk

Model + Messy Top Knot = VOGUE

I usually put my hair in a pony, and wrap the end around tucking it into the rubber band. Pull out a few strands, and voila! The above pic is NOT my hair, but pretty close to how I style my top knot.

This gal's site rocks with hair and makeup tutorials, check it OUT!


Ginger Love

Really what I am trying to say is RED HEADS ARE HOT! Seriously, i am so jealous that I can never get my hair to turn a nice shade of natural red a'la Emma Stone and Isla Fisher. I love red heads, and luckily this is their year because everyone is going red right now and looking AMAZING. So if there was ever a time to be adventurous with your hair color, do it now and GO RED! 

Love the crazy BRIGHT locks

More natural shade, but still fiery HOT

Any blondes thinking of crossing over to the red side? This would be a great shade for you to choose, easy to return back to your natural roots sometime down the road.

Be Geek-Chic with BANGS

I actually just got some bangs, and I love them I really do. They are a simple way to completely change your look without to much commitment. Zoey Deschanel has made this look really popular right now, her quirky style is making guys drool, and her unique style makes us girls swoon.







Those are just a few of the MANY hot hairstyles that are pretty hot right now, I cant wait to see what else pops up this year. I love that hair is always changing which keeps it exciting :) 

Whats your favorite hair trends right now?




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