2011 Hot Hair Trends

Keep your locks as hip as you this year!

 

 Fashion has moved towards styling that is reminiscent of the late 80's/early 90's, and that goes for hair trends as well.  Here are some fun and interesting styles and colors we are seeing on the runways and in the tabloids...

 

 

Side Braids

 

Side braids are one of my favorite trends for long hair.  This style is super easy to maintain and do yourself.  It is also very romantic, sexy, and sweet.  The messier the better the look, which is perfect for the girl-on-the-go.  Just place some bobby pins to hold the shape you like, spritz on a light cover of holding spray, and you're good to go!

 

 

Pigtails

Yep.  Pigtails are now cool and acceptable again past the age of 5.  I am not a fan of the super high, peppy, annoying cheerleader-esq tails, but I do LOVE the sweet, southern belle style low pigtails.  This is a fun and trendy style, and I guarantee your man will probably crack some sexual innuendos at you (handlebars, anyone?)

 

Bows

Ohhhh the 80's in all of its glory...BOWS!  This childhood trend is also now deemed acceptable past the age 5.  I feel like I am watching a Tiffany video.  Actually, this style can look really cute if you play it right with a fun and flirty ensemble, I'm thinking a cute mini, maybe?  By no means do you need to go as big bowed as these runway models, but this fun trend is worth giving a shot for the sake of fashion!

 

High Buns

Sexy librarians unite!  The high bun has graced the runway yet again.  Not exactly my cup of tea, but I know some people that have pulled this off in a sexy way.  The up-do is back in a big way, and this look is very office appropriate and polished.  With the right suit you can definitely walk in like you mean business.  Just don't pull it up so tight that you get a headache!

 

Fringe/Bangs

I love, love, love my bangs.  I recently decided to cut them into my hair, and I totally do not regret that decision.  A proper fringe can enhance your eyes and shape your face. It's still best worn thick, blunt, and long (sweeping the top of the eyes preferably). And it's still best worn in one of the following ways:

• with a messy, neo-bohemian, grungy edge (slightly side-sweeping)
• with an aura of '60s sex-kitten nonchalance (think Francoise Hardy or Jane Birkin)
• straight and sleek; elegant but still natural

 

Crazy Colors

Bright streaks of fun and unusual hair colors are back!  Remember when hair mascara used to get passed around during class?  That stuff was awful haha.  But, this funky trend is back and slightly toned down.  Instead of blatantly obviously bright tones, the looks has been toned down (slightly) to a more fazed in color pop.  A fun way to try this style is to buy a good temporary color and comb in some light streaks to make a dull day bright!

 

Platinum Blonde (with/without dark roots)

Platinum is another 80's trend that has come back to us this year.  If you are going to change your hair colour, if you're going to opt for a colour that shall set you apart from the crowd, consider a shock of blonde hair that draws the gaze of those nearby, consider the platinum blonde hair shade.  Platinum / white blonde in 2011 is about youthful elegance or a cooler-than-cool attitude.  I made my appointment for some platinum highlights last week!

 

Ravishing Reds

Part of the appeal of red hair is that its a rarity. It's said that less than 2% of people are natural redheads, so the more natural your red colour looks, the more it can be associated with something rare and exclusive.  As it is with any hair colour, not all shades of red hair are in. Forget the bright copper and crimson tones: red hair in 2011 is about richly coloured and natural looking red hair.  Rock a redhead oozing of playful, confident personality, just add the bombshell sexual confidence, and you have it!

  

Lovin' Time: Valentine's Day Fashion

 

Valentine's Day is here!

Whether it is a day to celebrate, or a day to dread, you should look HOTTTTTTT!

Valentine’s Day is the one day a year to celebrate those mushy feelings of love, have PDA's, and devour loads of chocolate. It’s the day where we make time to enjoy our significant other and celebrate our togetherness. 

For some women, it’s a time to get out with their best girlfriends and celebrate their single status and show the world they can have fun (and look hot while doing it) with or without a special someone. Whatever the occasion is or who you’re celebrating with, you will want to look and feel your sexiest on Valentine’s Day...

 

The traditional Valentine’s Day colors have always been known as red and pink. However, there are other colors you can use for your look besides the typical red and pink, to look fabulous. Deep purple, raspberry, salmon, peach, and burgundy are great Valentine’s Day colors to wear. By keeping accessories minimal and wearing these colors boldly, you will be sure to be a spicy number wherever you are!

Wanting to stick to the traditional Valentine colors? Try using red and pink colors to spice up an outfit. Keep it simple with a black or white outfit with pink or red accessories. Example; red pumps, red lipstick and dangle earrings would be a great touch to any outfit.

 

Don't be afraid to go ALL OUT if that's your flavor for the evening!  Keep it classy with simple accesories to as not to step out looking like an ornament.

 

You can dress up or down with a Valentine's ensemble, and don't be afraid to get creative!  A great pencil skirt can be just as sexy (if not sexier) than a hot mini dress.  A great pair of heels is a must though!

 

Don't be afraid to stray from those Reds and Pinks.  A Valentine's outfit can be anything!  As long as you feel sexy, confident, and reasonably comfortable (hey, let's face it, beauty takes a little pain!)

A sexy open back is a personal favorite of mine for sultry style.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

DON'Ts: Celebrity Trends That Suck...

 

I think I've made my point...

There are a few trends out there right now, that I am just not too fond of, and some that are just downright laughable.  This whole 'crazy legs' thing going on, NAH-UH.  Maybe for a 5 year old girl, maybe, for her jazz dance lessons...But, for daily wear? I think not.

Celebs can get away with fashion murder if enough of them start wearing a trend.  But, why should we accept their sometimes crappy taste?  I certainly won't be running out ot my nearest American Apparel to buy truck loads of plaid, floral, native american, polka-dot, barf inspired tights.

 

 McHammer inspired pants & split sleeves

There is absolutely nothing flattering about this trend.  Since when did men's work out pants from the 80's become cool?  Because I am pretty sure they were designed to keep their nutsacks free and airy while they got their muscle juice on.  Somehow, I don't think any of these ladies are sporting balls...we hope.

The splite sleeve thing...just plain cheap as shit.  This is the stuff you see in trashy clubs, why would you wear it on the red carpet? Seriously. For shame!

 

Farmer Brown called...He wants his shirts back.

Well Howdy there!!! Any of you's wanna wrastle?  Look, I'm all for the cute plaid shirts and button downs that are fresh right now, but the tying looks awful.  Button down shirts can look great, I personally own a few, and I love them.  But, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  Don't tie it up like you're one of the beverly hillbillies.  It's just tacky, and reminiscent of every slutty cowgirl  Halloween costume I've seen out there.

And, really, Ashley Green?  A tied denim shirt with a retro mini skirt? Do you honestly think your rocking it right now?  Just straight up bad taste.

Grandma's Lace Doilies

I have no problems with lace.  I think it can look sexy, classy, sweet, whatever you want it to be (depending on how it is presented).  But, the all-white-lace dresses these ladies are sporting?  I've seen curtains like these at my grandma's house, and those little stupid lace things she puts under her Precious Moments collectibles, freaking doilies.  We do not wear curtains, ladies.  You're better than that!

Paris Fashion Week 2011: Alexander McQueen

Designer Sarah Burton, for Alexander McQueen

Sarah Burton had some enormous shows to fill when she was chosen to continue the Alexander 'Lee' McQueen legacy.  The designer worked closely with McQueen for 15 years, and I don't think there could have been a better choice to continue creating this legendary fashion line.

She clearly knows and embraces all of the trademarks of McQueen's vision, all while bringing her own creativity and flavor to the signature line.  She has reinvented the house of McQueen just by being a female designer and bringing a softness to the often dark, dramatic, and sometimes discomforting themes McQueen was so fond of.  Burton's collection still played on his idea of fantasy and creating a wondrous world through fashion, but her theme lends itself towards a more mother-of-the-earth concept, a brighter outlook.

In her collection you will see life sprout from a blank canvas (the dramatic white pieces she chose to start with).  From there the evolution of monarch butterflies, striped and brilliant tigers, woven black leaves, pheasant feathers, guilded cornstalks, and the transcendent natural beauty of the earth.

Below, I have posted the photos of entire 35 piece spring 2011 women's ready-to-wear collection.  It it worth viewing as a whole piece, it is truly a moving work of art, and an utterly inspiring display of what high fashion truly is....

Alexander McQueen - RTW, Spring 2011

designed by Sarah Burton