One of the greatest fashion trends of last year was nail art. Nails looked wacky and wild with amazing colours and finishes. Creating a stylised individual look comes in the form of nail art and such a style up there with all the latest beauty trends.
Andrea Fulerton’s range from Superdrug offers a dazzling range of shades and finishes. Nailgirls hold all of the brightest hot colours while Corpse Bride has a range of smudgy darker varnishes. Nails were brash and daring on the runways and they never appear to go unnoticed but all of this about to change this year.
The more demure look is on its way with softer more ladylike looks.
2012 will run the opposite way taking well manicured nails into a softer feminine look with nudes peach and gentle pinks.
Chanel as usual will lead the way as the brand is always ahead of its rivals with something more sensational. They have come up with the clever idea of naming a range after three months of the year.
The spring month of April has a delightful mouthwatering shade in raspberry; May brings subtle colours in pinks, while June gives you a soft peach.
Out in January and priced at £17.50 get rid of last years look and move on to these gentle colours. Fulerton’s Polish in Nigella in peachy neutral glides onto nails and while looking expensive costs only £4.99 from Superdrug.
Delightful also is Mathews’ 2011 winter collection in nude baby pink, which is a glowing addition to any varnish collection.
Lastly remember to keep your nails in tiptop condition using Melvita’s new Argon Oil with Geranium roll-on, this is small enough to stock in your handbag and is a must-have item that keeps those nails in great condition always.
Every girl has two sides to her; in fact the side we choose to display often depends on the fashion in style at the time! This season we are working our sophisticated sides.
When your social calendar is looking a little drab, you need to get up and do something about it! Just because it is too cold to venture outside, this by no means should mean staying locked up in doors and doing nothing but watching film after film!
Why not invite your friends around for an up-market do! Think fashion style parties, just because you are in the house that doesn’t mean you can’t show off your latest fashion buys to your friends! After all you will need a little advice on what to wear over the festive season, there are bound to be some events that can’t be missed no matter what the British weather may throw at us! Have a clothes trying on party with a few close girls, you can swap a few items with each other in order to create the best possible outcome.
Sip on a few girly tipples whilst talking and walking fashion and put your own fashion event on in your front living room!
Try a few different make-up styles and lock looks, this way you will guarantee to look the best at your works or seasonal do!
Another idea is to invite a few close pals around for a sophisticated dinner. Play ‘come dine with me’ and go to a different friends house each week. Make it a real occasion and dress up in your finest for the event! Forget the Michelin star restaurant, the new diner is in your own dining room!
If you are looking for a new hair colour you won’t go far wrong by opting for the latest celeb hair trend – red.
Red hair seems to be having a fashion moment with every week a new celeb seemingly turning to the shade. Last season everyone was going mad for mad men and not least Christina Hendricks’ gorgeous red locks. But now Rihanna, Drew Barrymore, Blake Lively and Scarlett Johansson are just a few of the latest celebs who have died their locks red. While the likes of Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine has been flying the flag for red heads for years.
What’s more it is a really versatile look, when thinking about red hair it can often be easy to just think ginger but there are a number of shades to try from pillar-box red to deep burgundy and a range of more natural looking shades in between. Because of this it is a hair colour that can suit anyone it is just a case of finding the right shade. If you are going red for the first time its best to get it done at the hairdressers as they can advise you of the best shade to go for and what will best suit your skin tone.
Once you’ve decided to take the plunge there are two ways that a gorgeous scarlet colour can be achieved. The first is an all over permanent colour which will start to show regrowth after a couple of weeks so will require repeat visits to your hairdresser to touch up the roots. The other option is a semi-permanent colour which will gradually fade over time but will never give a vibrant permanent colour. Also if you are a bit nervous about taking the plunge then you can get your stylist to weave colour through your hair which can be a good way to get used to having red hair.
Red hair also requires a lot of after care so that it doesn’t fade to a weird pink colour so it is really important that you use specialist products to keep it looking tip top.
Also don’t be surprised if you have to change your makeup and wardrobe slightly as any new hair colour requires a slightly new look but it’s a always a good excuse to treat yourself!
Having the perfect attire wouldn’t be perfect enough without the right, fashionable, hairstyle. That is why in this part we are going to take a look at some of the best hairstyles you can choose to spice up your look even further.
For this season, probably for summer and fall as well, shorter hairstyles are still highly popular. One of the best to get is of course the easy beveled bob, allowing you to look gorgeous for various occasions while still keeping your hair long enough for variations. You can ask your favorite hairstylist to add different touches including the now trendy precision cutting effects as well as a little twirls on the site to make it even more beautiful. Those of you with longer neckline might want to opt for shorter hairstyle.
If you intend to look sizzling hot yet sharp and professional, go for wavy shoulder-length hairstyle or finger-dried curls. These hairstyles require you to have longer hair, but it will make you look stunning in no time at all. You can go for darker colors including black if you want to achieve a different look, or simply go with blond to further steal everyone’s attention and let them know just how sexy you can be. You wouldn’t have to change your hairstyle for work at all, since this particular style makes you look sharp and empowered as well.
Other fashionable hairstyles are also great and very trendy – including the tapered style for short hair – so simply go for one you think would suit your look and the shape of your face perfectly.
