Alexander Wang’s Fall 2011
Feb 24th
Bear with me here. Imagine Amelia Earhart’s plane had plummeted out of the sky that fateful day in the 1930’s, somewhere deep in the Andes; and now imagine that maybe – after surviving for a few daunting weeks among the natives – she was put safely in a time capsule finally waking up from a long and peaceful slumber in fall 2011. If this was the scenario, and Earhart was really alive and kicking it, I am willing to bet she would be donning Alexander Wang this autumn. Read the rest of this entry »
Foldable Flats: The Newest Accessory for Heel-a-Holics Everywhere
Feb 16th
The high heel shoe is synonymous with style, beauty, and elegance. We like to wear our heels out to the clubs and bars at night, out for dinner, or every day at work. Heels can also be synonymous with discomfort, blisters and pain. How many times have you found yourself cursing the choice of those super cute 6 inch heels at the end of the night. Heel-a-holics now have a saving grace, foldable flats, the newest trend in comfort footwear. Read the rest of this entry »
Losing Weight and Becoming Thin After Pregnancy
Feb 12th
You can lose weight and become thin again after pregnancy. It might be easier than you think to get back to a healthy weight after giving birth to your new bundle of joy. There are some simple things you can do to help you restore your healthy weight and lovely figure. Read the rest of this entry »
Children Obesity: Research and Prevention
Feb 12th
Childhood obesity is a concerning trend. It is becoming more and more apparent that it is a result of unnatural lifestyle habits and malnutrition. Not only is excessive weight dangerous to one’s health, but it is also very costly. Medical treatment in itself is a large item on anyone’s budget. As if that weren’t enough, it in turn triggers higher insurance premiums, lower earning capacity and so forth. For those reasons, it is best to start taking good care of one’s health as early as possible. And if you are a parent, you want only the best for your children. But do you know what “the best” is? Read the rest of this entry »
5 Trendy Handbags for 2011
Feb 5th
Handbag trends for 2011 are looking bright, bold, and big. The most popular and functional handbags this year are messenger bags, satchels, drawstring bucket bags, hobo bags, and oversized totes. These handbags are coming in bright colors and are often adorned with oversized latches, stone accents, metals, and sequins. Your favourite online fashion boutique carries all these shapes and styles from choice designers. Here are five of the trendiest handbags that are both useful and beautifully designed. Read the rest of this entry »
A Couture Glance
Feb 3rd
Over the past four years we have seen a very sloppy fashion silhouette. However, this Spring & Summer 2011 season was quite different this time. Designer such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld, and Christian Dior by John Galliano had garments that were form fitting especially Jean Paul Gaultier. Read the rest of this entry »
Vintage Lover
Feb 2nd
I first came across the word vintage browsing through a fashion magazine a couple years back. I didn’t know what it meant, but I liked what I saw: a “vintage” beautiful Nina Ricci dress on a Hollywood celebrity. Then another beautiful Chanel dress on another Hollywood celebrity. Even though I didn’t understand what vintage meant, I got the feeling that it was special. I thought that only celebrities and higher-class people with fashion connections could buy such beautiful and unique pieces. But I kept wondering “What makes these people wear fashion from a different era? What is wrong with the clothes that designers create now?” Read the rest of this entry »
Less is More vs. More is More
Feb 2nd
It’s been such a common idiom for ages, “less is more”, but who actually looks well in bland, boxy, monotone outfits? Well this season all the haute coutures redefine minimalism. In the Winter 2010/2011 collection, minimalism can be spotted from Max Aria to Gucci to Michael Kors. ”Simplicity and luxury combine to elegant effect in the new pared-down chic” says Vogue.com Read the rest of this entry »
Useful Budget Honeymoon Tips
Feb 1st
The wedding fantasy of most young girls involves a dress fit for a princess, a sparkly ring, and we mustn’t forget about the handsome groom. But when a woman reaches her twenties, priorities sometimes shift. Sure, the three Ds (dress, diamond and dude) are still part of the dream wedding recipe, but another important ingredient gets added to the mix: the indescribably excellent honeymoon. Read the rest of this entry »
