Monday 31 March 2014

Trend spotlight: the double wrap belt

I'm loving the Double Wrap Belt trend that has been seen both on the runway and celebrities alike for quite some time. I knew this type of belt but I didn't know what it was called so I was so excited to stumble upon it while browsing and I decided to write about it. It seems belts keep reinventing themselves, from plain, to embellished, to ripped kind of belts. The Double Wrap Belt for instance if just a normal belt but longer which makes the wearer have to wrap it around himself or herself just as the name calls it. 

Designers have been creating their own version of the Double Wrap Belts from Micheal Kors to Diane Von Furstenberge among others. Victoria Beckham has been spotted with the Double Wrap Belt with different outfits. The Best part of wearing this type of belt is that it is versatile and can be worn with several different outfits and as an accessory. You can put it on with your full skirt, chino pants, wear it with shorts and even use it to cinch your waist when wearing the belt with a waterfall cardigan. Your skinny jeans can also benefit form wearing the Double wrap Belt. This type of belt is lovely, trendy and quite simple to pull of because there is no absolute way of wearing it, choose to make it your own and create your own trend while at it. See how to dress this Double Wrap Belt.

What you need to know about Wedding Planning


Wedding planning is the process of identifying things that are necessary for a successful day for the bride and groom. Checklists include the number of guests and sitting arrangements that will be used during that big day. The venue is also included in the wedding planning process. Invitations to be sent to the guests and family are also considered in the wedding planning, which color, design and how many are to be bought.
In wedding planning the budget is considered to ensure that bride and groom have a reasonable amount of money that is comfortable for them to spend.
Every bride wants to have a smooth and stress free day on their wedding day. That is why most will want to access the services of a wedding planner who will make the brides work easier. Wedding planning includes sourcing for the wedding venue, the food, flowers for the reception area and even assisting the bride to choose her wedding gown.

Random Monday: Fertility envy, Why you should not be jealous of your friend's pregnancy


Pregnancy is a time of celebration for the parents of the child and even friends and family. Celebrations usually follow with the announcement that you are pregnant. The news is received with a lot of excitement and expectations. Friends will throw a party to celebrate the expected addition to your family as they await the birth of the child or children in cases of multiple pregnancies.

Fertility envy affects those women who cannot give birth or have been trying for years that they have been forced to consider either adoption or treatments to assist in conceiving. A woman may be in her thirties and unable to conceive only to hear that her friend is expecting another child. This brings about feelings of envy and sometimes even anger. Though not intended the feelings are usually the first thing that they feel as a response to news of pregnancy, which may last for a while or even cause the friendship to end.
Being jealous of your friend being pregnant will only cause stress for you and your friend that needs to be healthy for the pregnancy. Here are some reasons why envy caused by pregnancy news should not be a part of your life.

Vintage necklaces represented opulence and power


Necklaces are jewelries that are mostly favored by women. They come in all sorts of designs, colours, shapes and even weights. They have been in existence since the beginning of time as they had different meanings to the wearers. Vintage necklaces are jewelries that are originally from the past and have been preserved until the present day.  They are those that have no replicas and are unique to their designs. They have a higher value than ordinary necklaces and some are even sold at auctions to the highest buyer.

Bold, chunky and full of art is what can be described as the characteristics of a vintage necklace. They are rarely found easily as some have specific shops that sell them.  Owing to how delicate vintage necklaces are, they are only handled by experts in the field of jewelry production who understand their intricacies. Acquiring vintage necklaces is not as easy as going into a shop and asking for one. Most of the shops that sell them usually have replicas or imitations. Sometimes the designers may create the necklaces in the design of certain pieces of the vintage necklaces.

Pharrell Williams for GQ US April 2014

Photographed by Paola Kudacki

On Hillary Clinton being the next president of the US: “Let me tell you why Hillary’s going to win. Everywhere you go in this country, you have red and blue. You got the Democrats; you got the Republicans. You got the Bloods; you got the Crips. You know what else is red and blue? Blood. Blood is blue in your body until air hits it, and then it turns red. That means there’s unity. There’s gonna be unity. So when you think about a night where there’s late-night talk-show hosts and it’s mostly women, that’s a different world. Right? A world where 75 percent of the prime ministers and the presidents were women: that’s a different world. That’s gonna happen, and it’s gonna happen when Hillary wins.

 Because you know what? No matter how staunch of a supporter you are of no-abortion, whatever you are: you’re a woman, and there’s no way in the world you’re going to vote for somebody that’s going to try to tell you what to do with your body. Hillary’s gonna win. Listen, I’m reaching out to her right now. She’s gonna win.”

Saint Laurent Fall 2014 RTW


Home remedies to cure dark under eye circles


The skin which is the largest organ in the body is very sensitive but there are other sensitive areas in the body which are more than others. For instance the skin around the eyes is very delicate and thinner than in any other part of the body especially the face. Dark under eye circles are usually from various reasons, the most common ones being stress and lack of sleep. However there are other factors that contribute to having dark circles under the eyes for instance two other causes that most people would not have an idea are that sometimes the cause of this condition is hereditary and nutritional deficiencies.
This is why the skin under your eyes requires more tender care as sometimes it reflects what is going on in our inner parts of the body. Most specialists or doctors are able to diagnose some illnesses or problems just by looking at the skin on the face. The face and mostly the eyes can show whether you have been neglecting your health, abusing it, if you are having stress, how much faster or slower you are aging among other things.
Internally your health can be diagnosed just by how the skin under the eyes looks like, this is because that area has no oil glands and its texture is too refined. There are ways to prevent dark circles from being a problem. Just have a nourishing and balanced diet which includes foods such as beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, unprocessed foods and milk products. 

Alonso Mateo setting Kids' Fashion trends on fire

When it comes to Kid’s Fashion, most parents would like for their children to look fabulous even if just for their own fun. But today the fashion industry is not just for grownups, even kids have become models who showcase clothes for their peers which make it a competitive field to be in, especially those Hollywood mums who want their kids to be in trend and even make money out of modelling. So I came across this kid Alonso Mateo…he is so cute and is already “fashionising” the web world with his looks. He spots all the latest trends, monochromatic, rolled-up jeans, happy socks, tailored suits, colored laces, loafers, round-shaped shades, denim just to name a few of them. He is a really cute style icon who knows what he wants. His mom has a lot to do with the outfits too but it takes a kid who knows his stuff to pull off some of these looks. I can’t even imagine what he will be spotting when he is in his teens and even adulthood. Plus Alonso Mateo has the greatest poses you ever saw! His statement fashion accessory Aviator Sunglasses! See him in action below.

Friday 28 March 2014

What to wear with men’s T-Shirts


The t-shirt has been in existence since the 1940’s, initially made for the navy to be used as an inner garment; it has evolved into a stylish piece of clothing that most men own. The t-shirt is an essential wardrobe staple for any man who knows how to put together an amazing style. With t-shirts they are mostly to be worn when going out, as a casual outfit but they can still make a statement. There are various types of t-shirts, they include:

Plain t-shirts are t-shirts that usually have only one color like white, blue or even purple. They usually have no words or pictures written on them. They may at times have two colors with no words or pictures on them.
Printed t-shirts are t-shirts that have images on them. Images of photographs, cartoon and sometimes words written on them are part of printed t-shirts. Printed t-shirts are also those that have company logos or even the logo of an upcoming event.

Graffiti t-shirts are those that have artistic images of characters, cartoons or messages that are often depicted with different colors. They are mostly worn by the young men who want to express themselves through art and fashion. Among other types of t-shirts are the long or short sleeved ones. We also have concert t-shirts worn to such events like music.  For t- shirts there are what to wear with them in order to have the best look or style. Here are a few tips:

Ajak Deng


Name: Ajak Deng
Nationality: Australia
Mother Agency: FRM Model Management , Victoria Australia
In March 2010 walked for Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Angelique “Ajak” Deng, was one of the breakout stars of the SS10 Paris shows, booking Chloe, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Lanvin. An array of editorials has followed — most notably, Interview with Mikael Jansson and V with Amy Troost. Look out for Ajak in the upcoming Fall 2010 Topshop campaign shot by Josh Olins. Born in the Sudan, Ajak now calls Melbourne, Australia home.
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