February 15th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
What youll need: A sewing kit, Snap pins, coloured hair pieces, straightener and a simple comb
Brush and neaten the hair piece
Sew the piece onto the snap pin so that the teeth face downward. Read the full article…
February 11th, 2012 by Sebastian Heaton
Oscar de la Renta’s autumnl/winter 12 collection was inspired by jewels.
Pictures: Oscar de la Renta and more autumn/winter 2012
The legendary designer showed at New York Fashion Week yesterday and surprised with a sparkly collection.
Pictures: Celebs at NY fashion week
Embellishments were seen on headbands, cardigans, boots and jackets, while jewellery was even seen in the patterns some of the clothes were made from. Pendants and pins were clearly visible on the fabric of some of the coats and skirts.
The collection started in black, but the designer also surprised by adding in hints of blue and pink – more usually thought of as Spring/Summer hues.
February 10th, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
Ready to Make New Friends?
Its a new year so its time to start brushing up on your DIY skills and have a little fun with your closest friends and make some new ones, of course!
Take a few tips from us and create some one-of-a-kind friendship bracelets to wear, give, & trade!
Heres what you’ll need: a strip of fabric (were using some from our upcoming Fall 2012 line!), a couple grommets/studs, some metal cones, & a pair of pliers!
February 4th, 2012 by Sebastian Heaton
Who doesnt love jewelry? In the past few decades we have found ways to bejewel our navels, eyebrows, and Lord love us, our vajajays. But theres one place where precious and semi-precious stones tend never to go. And that is on our babies.Aside from the obvious choking hazard, putting expensive stones on someone in diapers just feels wrong. So it was a surprise to see the “Bijoux dEnfant” collection by South Carolina-based designer Charme Silkiner previewed in Los Angeles last week. (Charme is her real name, by the way, pronounced with an “Sh” sound rather than a “Ch.”)
“Its a lot of bling for a little baby,” admitted Charme, showing off matching topaz pendants for mother and daughter, and clusters of baby pearls on chains. Though it may a
January 23rd, 2012 by Joseph Ovens
Olympic excitement has started in earnest today with the announcement that not one, but three beauty brands – Max Factor, Pantene and Olay – have signed GB hopefuls.
Pantene has enlisted the help of British Olympic and World Champion track cyclist Victoria Pendleton (pictured left) as the new ambassador for the Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek range. See, as well as being a sports champion, she does have rather lovely hair too.
‘Training outside everyday means the elements can play havoc with my hair, however the Smooth & Sleek range helps fight frizz and keeps my hair looking and feeling the healthiest it’s been,’ Pendleton says.
