Ways To Wear Bright Lipstick

Want to look bright and ready for a great day, why not try putting on bright lipstick for that no fuss makeup look.  Bright lipstick gives you a bold look which will complete your makeup without having to put on too much eye shadow or bright eyeliner because bright lipstick stands out on its own.

Choose a bright lipstick that complements your skin tone or go bold and contrast it with your color. When applying the bright lipstick fill your entire lip with lip liner so that your lipstick will last longer and stop it from feathering outward. Your lip liner should be similar to your lipstick shade so that it will not look off. Better still you can choose a nude lip liner to maintain the bright lipstick's color. Be adventurous and  choose a bright lip liner which will complement or alter the shade of the bright lipstick.

Afro Hairstyle coming back?

According to Wikipedia Afro, sometimes shortened to 'fro and also known as a "natural", is a hairstyle worn naturally by people with lengthy kinky hair texture or specifically styled in such a fashion by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair. The hairstyle is created by combing the hair away from the scalp, allowing the hair to extend out from the head in a large, rounded shape, much like a halo, cloud or ball.

In persons with naturally curly or straight hair, the hairstyle is typically created with the help of creams, gels or other solidifying liquids to hold the hair in place. Particularly popular in the African-American community of the late 1960s, the hairstyle is often shaped and maintained with the assistance of a wide-toothed comb colloquially known as an afro pick.

The style was popular in the 80’s but then it began coming back but with different variations. Both men and women can rock the afro Hairstyle as it is simple to maintain and keep. All you need is your natural hairs and let it grow out. It is mostly common for Africans since their hair is frizzy and natural. Styling is just combing it out or you can put a band at the front to make it different. Would you wear an Afro hairstyle today?

The 400th Post is all about History of Fashion Design

Dress designed by Charles Frederick Worth for Elisabeth of Austria painted byFranz Xaver Winterhalter

The history of fashion design refers to the development of the fashion industry which designs clothing and accessories. Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. The modern fashion industry, based around firms or fashion houses run by individuals usually male designers, started in the 19th century with Charles Frederick Worth who was the first designer to have his label sewn into the garments that he created

•             Couture beginnings

The first fashion designer who was not merely a dressmaker was Charles Frederick Worth (1826–1895). Before the former draper set up his maison de couture (fashion house) in Paris, clothing design and creation was handled by largely anonymous tailors and seamstresses, and high fashion descended from styles worn at royal courts. Worth's success was such that he was able to dictate to his customers what they should wear.

•             Early twentieth century

Throughout the early 20th century, practically all high fashion originated in Paris and to a lesser extent London. Fashion magazines from other countries sent editors to the Paris fashion shows. Department stores sent buyers to the Paris shows, where they purchased garments to copy (and openly stole the style lines and trim details of others). Both made-to-measure salons and ready-to-wear departments featured the latest Paris trends, adapted to the stores' assumptions about the lifestyles and pocket books of their targeted customers.

The First Family's Fashionable Moments

The First Family has always been known to dress elegantly, in classic pieces that bring out the best looks and fashion statements. Barack Obama wife Michelle Obama and children Malia Obama and Sasha Obama have very unique and different tastes in fashion which always translate into trends that the whole world looks to and follows.

Though Barack Obama is almost always n suits, his pieces are always smartly cut and are fitting. They are what every fashionable man should be emulating. The shoes are always polished to a tee and match with whatever cut of suit he is wearing. If it is a casual look like just a pair of pants and shirt, they are usually fitted and bring out his fit physique. In jeans Barack Obama knows how to wear what looks great on him. He kind of made the rolled up sleeve to become a trend that most men quite took to since it shows a casual yet ready to work kind of look.

Let Celebrities show you how to wear the Little White Dress

The Little White Dress has come full circle and is in great competition with the Little Black Dress. The LWD is classic, elegant and sexy. It can be worn with heels, strappy sandals and even wedge heels. The LWD can be worn for summer or even spring. Since it is a bold color, choose to accessorize with different colored accessories to contrast the look and make it interesting. Celebrities are usually the ones who set the trends in fashion and here they show you how to dress the Little White Dress.

Striped Bride's Maids Dresses

Wedding are usually full of excitement and while most people look forward to the food to be served, some are there to see the fashion. Apart from the Bide's Wedding gown, the bride's maids dresses are the next to be looked out for. Bride's Maids dresses Fashion has evolved to become more detailed, colorful and even unique. Long gone are the days when Brides were afraid of dressing their maids in really cute dresses so that they are not out done by them. As a bride to be why not decide to make your maids look great in these stripes bride's maids dresses.

Lupita Nyong'o for Yo Dona Spain March 2014

The many advantages of Bamboo flooring

A bamboo plant is what is manufactured to create the material used for flooring. The product largely comes from China. Other parts of Asia also manufacture bamboo flooring products.

Even though the bamboo flooring is easy to maintain, it has to be protected from scratches. Since it also fades after a long time choose a lacquered floor finish to keep it looking new. This type of flooring makes for an elegant surface leaving an impression on the house.

As a result bamboo flooring is becoming a popular alternative to hardwood flooring. There are various reasons why bamboo flooring is preferred.

The bamboo flooring is strong and durable

As a raw product, the bamboo is strong even compared to hardwood which is used on the floors. This is because the bamboo tree takes six years to mature thus its strength which can even match that of the maple tree. Though strong it is lightweight and does not dent easily making it the best flooring option for the home.

Every day wear and tear will not destroy the bamboo flooring due to its durability aspect. There will be no need to replace it therefore saving you financially.

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Lupita Nyong'o wins Oscar for supporting actress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a whirlwind of awards season attention for Lupita Nyong'o ended with a best supporting actress award at Sunday's Oscars, the "12 Years a Slave" star honored the character that put her on stage.

"Thank you to the academy for this incredible recognition. It doesn't escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is due to so much pain in someone else's," she said, referring to Patsey, the tortured slave she played in director Steve McQueen's wrenching 19th-century drama.

She credited McQueen for bringing attention to a dark chapter in American history and the victims of slavery.

"I'm certain the dead are standing about you and watching," she said, a sentiment she expanded on backstage.

"I think he's really honored a people that really have been unsung for a really long time in doing this film," she said.