February 7th, 2010 . No Comments »
Many designers had hairstyles featuring plaits some scruffy and messed up or had material plaited in, some were wound around the base of a bun or sneaking into a swinging ponytail and then there were those taking centre stage in one long braid, whichever way you wear it plaits are both versatile and stylish.
To achieve a plaited up-do, spray ghd creation spray onto dry hair to hold the style, before creating two braids on each side and pulling them into a ponytail. Flip the pony back under itself and secure, making your hair look shorter and bouncier. Finally, tease strands out from the braids and pony.
If you want to try side plaits which are very of the moment then you can easily re create the catwalk looks by using ghd sea spray. Dry it into the hair to create a more matte texture or for the distressed look, spray sea spray into your hand and then run your fingers up the plait.
For a sleek centre plait you need to firstly make sure your hair is smooth and has no kinks in it so the best way to do this is using ghd straightners to straighten your hair once smooth plait the hair from you crown down to the tips for a long smooth plait.
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February 5th, 2010 . No Comments »
Luscious, rich wavy hair is a constant more classical hair trend as well as a fixture at most red carpet events, they can add a touch of vintage glamour to any occasion. Think of starlets past like Farah Fawcett and Bianca Jagger for inspiration as well as taking notes from some more modern feel waves from people like Cheryl Cole and Scarlett Johansson.
You can easily re create this look at home using your ghd hair straighteners, to start off with if you hair loses its hold quickly try using ghd elevation shampoo & ghd elevation conditioner to give your hair an added oomph. Before you dry also use a small amount of volumising moose at the roots, once your hair is fully dry using your hair straightners insert vertically at the roots, holding the ends of the hair with your free hand. Turn the styler around 180 degrees, gently and slowly pulling it down the hair lengths until you reach the ends.
Once finished, hold the look in place with hairspray and your look is complete.
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February 2nd, 2010 . No Comments »
If you want to move away from the traditional tacky hen party where you find a group of drunk crazy women are running around town covered in condoms why not try and personalise the experience so you are left with more than a few blurred pictures. If you choose a weekend or even a week away with the girls you can personalise and tailor make the who experience, to make sure everyone knows you’re on a hen do why not personalise outfits with t shirt printing.
You don’t just have personalised t shirts you can put designs on anything from vest tops and hoodies to bags and hats, you can mark the occasion by putting funny comments and pictures for everyone. Garment printing specialists www.splashlogo.co.uk have a whole catalogue of clothing and accessories that they can put your designs on with numerous printing techniques so you can remember your hen party without feeling that it was tacky.
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January 28th, 2010 . No Comments »
Sometimes telling the person you’re with how much you love them on Valentine’s Day with a card just isn’t enough if you want a gift that they can keep forever a personalised t shirt printing is a unique gift. You can use your own picture for your design and put on any writing you wish, like a little note or a poem also the date to remember.
Your individual design can then be created using t-shirt printing on any type of t shirt or top you wish, a great gift that can be kept and also worn year after year.
Love
Picture courtesy of Pink Sherbert
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January 27th, 2010 . No Comments »
Layering big knits is a must-do for the spring/summer season, cosying up in beautiful, bespoke knitwear until the weather warms up. Look for vintage styles or scruffy and chunky knits, that will see you right through to the autumn/winter months of 2010. Look for a lovely jersey that looks bespoke many styles out there now come in the finest merino, cotton and cashmere.
Mix chunky knits with pencil skit and heels for a funky day to night look or layer up knitted dresses and a funky cardigan and when the weather is frost wrap up warn in a woollen scarf. You can also take inspiration from spring/summer 2010 shades for women’s clothes and look for neutral tones.
Spring styles
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January 21st, 2010 . No Comments »
Ethical fashion covers the whole process of producing clothing, from design, production, retail and purchase, making sure working conditions are up to standard avoiding exploitation and using fair trade as well as using sustainable materials, protecting the environment and animal welfare. Over the past decade concerns have been raised into the damaged that is being done from the over production of cheap cloths not just on the plant but to society as well with many campaigners urging people to think more carefully on the choices of clothing.
The UK alone throws away 1 million tonnes of clothing every year due to the low costs and the disposable nature of high street fashion, now though we are seeing much more choice in ethical clothing filtering onto the highstreet. There are also many ways to design your own ethical t-shirts with online retailers offering t-shirt printing services using ethically sourced t-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies. People are also encouraged to keep hold of their clothes even thought they feel it may have gone out of fashion, you always see trends repeated after a couple of years and it’s an ideal way to recycle clothing you may not have worn for a while.
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January 21st, 2010 . No Comments »
There are many things to think about before you go on your beach holiday like currency conversion, correct plugs, suntan lotion, bug spray and whether you have packed enough bikinis, but it’s important to also think about hair removal. There’s nothing worse than sprouting unsightly hairs when your laid out in your bikini sunbathing, it can make you feel a little self conscious.
A professional wax makes a huge difference to a simple razor it also means that you do not need to worry about shaving while you are away. It can be nice before you go away on your beach holiday to indulge in some pampering, so you feel glamorous with a manicure and a pedicure as well as going to a professional waxing London specialist, you will come out looking a million dollars as well as giving you a confidence boost.
The best thing about waxing London, before you go is that you will not get any re growth the whole time you are out there, because when you wax you remove the hair from the root, so it takes a longer time for hair to grow again, anywhere from 3-8 weeks. Which means you can relax on the beach drink in hand with lovely smooth and glowing skin without having to worry about body hair showing up.
Beach
Picture courtesy of rayced
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January 20th, 2010 . No Comments »
Most people think there’s only one type of GHD Straighteners, but there’s actually 3 different models which each have different features.
GHD IV Styler is the most common styler that GHD do and most common one that you will see. The ghd IV styler is ideal for all types of hair and is perfect for curling, flicks and waves.
GHD IV salon styler is not often seen but is ideal for think,longer and afro hair, as it features wider heat plates. The salon styler will created bigger and softer looking curls.
GHD IV Mini Styler can also be used by men as the plates are half the size of normal styling plates so are ideal for short hair and fringes. They will create tight curls due to the size of the plates.
All GHD ghd straighteners come with an ultimate styler bag which features a built in heat resistant mat.
You should always buy your GHD Hair Straighteners from a reputable dealer and not from eBay as you can’t be sure of the authenticity.
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January 19th, 2010 . No Comments »
From designers to the high street fashion stores, printed t-shirts seem to be all the rage again this season, previously we have seen old and new bands rocked on vintage styles, bright cartoon style images and funny slogans but recently t shirt printing has taken a more avant-garde style using old black and white photos and some designs that look like they have been pencil drawn.
plain t-shirt
This style is also a great way to create your own individual look, if you find a great old-fashioned black and white photo or retro postcards you can use t-shirt printing to make your own designed t-shirts. The great thing about designing your own is that no one else will be wearing the same as you and you don’t need to be a fashion designer or artist to create your design just use images personal to you.
dramatic black and white photo
Picture courtesy of rebel rebel
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January 15th, 2010 . No Comments »
Flowered patterns have dominated most spring summer 2010 runways with lots of pretty ladylike dresses vests and jackets so you get to bring out your feminine side after a winter of heavy masculine tailoring. The looks for Spring Summer 2010 season include floral prints and floral with pretty petals and although for the past few seasons this style has featured, it still seems popular, probably because its popularity simply depends on designers who dictate trends and how they can change up the looks.
Many designs seemed to have gone back to basics to appeal to women, who want to accentuate their feminine side with delicate light fabrics and cuts. These flirty and playful styles will be perfect for a hot summer day or before then a light floral top teamed with light trousers and jacket for a cooler spring look.
It’s not just in clothing where the floral trends are picked up but also in accessories with a lot of jewellery featuring delicate floral designs with bright coloured diamonds, as well as bags and scarves too in a floral girly pattern.
Miso womens clothing in floral trend
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