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A Touch of Femininity at Your Fingertips with Girlish Nail Polish

Light and flowing summer dresses and flirty outfits are usual options for those who would like to feel a bit girly this season. But clothes aren’t the only things that women can wear to express their femininity. Finger tips clad in girlish nail polish are also great tools to add some feminine touch in any outfit. Nail trends for 2013 has featured some nice pale shades that women, and girls, of all ages can play around with this summer. Nail polish shades like Groove is in the Heart, Mermaid’s Kiss, and I’m not Edible from Deborah Lippmann are perfect for the girly types who love rosy hues. They can also explore different textures of these girly nail polish sets to give their tips a ...

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Maxi Dresses for Cool and Stylish Summer Fashion

Celebrate femininity with cool and comfy maxi dresses that are perfect for the summer season. A maxi dress is characterized by its long length that covers the legs with loose and flowing fabrics and is form fitting at the top. The dress usually ends at the ankles or at floor length. These dresses exude femininity and freshness that can flatter all body types. The pencil cut skirt, shift dress and cropped pants may have dominated the fashion runways for spring and summer 2013 but these girly maxis continue to be popular options for women during the said seasons. The maxi dress can be considered as a staple in women’s closets during warm seasons. They are versatile enough to be worn on the ...

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Ankle Boots in June – Mismatch?

With the weather being crazy and that, it is inevitable to make sudden purchases, one would be this pair of ankle boots...just perfect for the cool winds sweeping this region. Yes, supposedly summer but definitely spring weather! Well, this pair will definitely be perfect for autumn should summer rightfully come! ...

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H&M Conscious Collection Partywear Range 2013

  A more sustainable fashion future is the commitment that H&M adheres to for its Conscious collection that we saw was positively embraced by all. This year, the fashion giant is continuing its efforts and has chosen French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis to be its front. The Swedish high-street brand uses sustainable materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide and Tencel for this collection. We saw Michelle Williams and Amanda Seyfried parading pieces from the Conscious collection last year. This year, it was Helen Hunt in a navy blue strapless ensemble who surprised fashion observers at the Oscars. Though the dress is priced very much less than a ...

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Concert List this Year

The Grammy Awards. Since 1959, has recognized artistic works of musicians, songwriters, singers and everyone else involved in producing a piece of music that we enjoy then until today. I am  a fan of many artists who happen to be recipients of a gramophone trophy too. One by one, my husband and I are trying to see their performance once they get some concert scheduled up near our place. We have lined up some that we ought to see this year, some we've already booked. Pink, May 21, Zurich. Pink along with breakthrough artists of the year 2000 has been a constant background music for me and the kids when we go blue. It would definitely be fun to see her perform now that we have somehow ...

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Upgrading to Celebrity Phone Models the Eco-friendly Way

Hollywood fans who like to have the same phone models as their favorite stars probably ditch their phones as often as the celebrities do. If you are one of these fans and you find yourself with several old mobile phones lying around in the room then you may want to find a practical way to dispose of them. You can sell your mobile to online sites or second hand retail shops that buy used phones at top dollar rates. This way you get to rid yourself of clutter that can cramp your style and get a few bucks in return as well. You can take a cue from celebrities who promote eco-friendly practices when it comes to choosing a buyer. There are recycling companies that buy second hand units at fair ...

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Bedside Lighting Basics

It might be a girl thing but bedside lighting is more than just a light at the side of your bed.  It needs to be the perfect balance of a number of things.  You need it to be bright enough so you can find your slippers in the morning but not so bright that is blinds you for the first ten minutes of the day.  The light needs to be the exact brightness that makes you look beautiful but does not highlight every blemish and flaw in the evenings but also be bright enough to read your book.  It also needs to be easily accessible and easy to use, there is nothing worse than being ready for lights out and having to half hang out of bed to turn your light off or fumbling about in the morning looking ...

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Best Dressed at the 2013 Oscars

The Oscars isn't just about the nominations, names and trophies, it's about  the gowns and designers too. Here, we pick this year's  best  gowns on the red carpet. Amanda Seyfried - Alexander Mcqueen Amanda is one of my personal favorites. It seems like at each and every awards night she attended, she got a new look and a unique style to show off.  Last night, Amanda wore a stunning floor-length, haltered Alexander McQueen gown partnered with Roger Vivier shoes and elegant Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Though many would say the dress, in mute colors could have been better in another color, she pulled it off nicely too. Halle Berry - Versace Halle Berry is oozing hot at the red carpet.  Her ...

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Grammy Awards 2013 Best Dressed

If you are following lots of fashion blogs, news portals and articles, you've probably seen and read a lot about  the best and worst dressed at the recent Grammy Awards. And for sure, you got your own list of winners and losers too. Just like you, I have my own personal list of best dressed as well. It might differ a lot with the majority of the list,well, to each her own fashion taste and preference. So without further delay, are my picks. Best Dressed In Black Carrie Underwood Carrie wore a sexy strapless Roberto Cavalli black dress at the awards night. She turned the red carpet hot in her black laced and embroidered, curve-hugging gown. It was a totally enchanting experience to stare ...

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Dame Helen Mirren stirs BAFTA Awards Night with Pink Hair!

We've seen Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne, Nicki Minaj and many other trendsetters sport pink hair but tonight Dame Helen Mirren at the 2013 BAFTA ( British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards tonight with the same dyed hair much to everyone's surprise. The veteran actress struck her best poses donning an off-white floor-length gown. She had a metallic wrap of sorts to ward of the cold and a matching clutch in silver. The frock, almost see-through (must be an effect of the rain too) can be seen with embroidered flowers seen more detailed as she spun around. The rain didn't stop the playful actress as she proudly show her new bob and layered gown although it get drenched on the hems. Dame ...

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When Too Much Shopping is TOO Much

Retail therapy. It's the best excuse to feel good when you are battling that feeling of not being in control, when you feel like you've gotten a bit plump, or when you are too depressed over some other circumstances. Yes, shopping does improve your disposition even if it is short-lived. Everyone wants to look good, I'm sure, and having the right clothes, accessories, even gadgets certainly require money. Whatever your comfort buys are, they surely serve their purpose all the time and would give you feelings of being in control again but, when is too much shopping too much? Or when is the time for you to raise the red flag on your spending? Let's analyze. 1. You spend a considerable time ...

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SAG Awards 2013 – Best Dressed

  The Screen Actors Guild Awards is one of the most awaited events not only for celebrities and their fans but also for fashion writers, bloggers, photographers and enthusiasts in general. Why? Well aside from the recognitions and awards, it’s also the clothing and accessories that made people all over the world to watch and follow this prestigious awards night. Since the 19th Annual SAG awards are over and winners are declared, it’s time for me now to declare my own winners of the red carpet. Below are my personal choices and picks of the Best Dressed female personalities that night. Amanda Seyfried in Zac Posen Gown Amanda was a total stunner that night! She wore an elegant looking ...

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