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The sun is out and shinning hot and so are celebrity trends for the season. Hot pant are still a favorite for celebrities stepping out in the hot summer weather. Denim has however been ditched for more dressier and classy hot pants.

See through blouses are another celebrity favorite for the season. Floral prints and polka dots are greatly favored by a number of celebrities seen out in these shirts.

Celebrities are also wearing outfits straight from the runway.

Denim pants are worn throughout the seasons and have been like wise maintained by celebrities for this season.

Short skirts have not been left out of the picture and are another celebrity favorite for the season.

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In two months time summer will end ushering in the cold season. You still have time to flaunt your lovely legs in the trendiest shoes this season.

Wedges are lovely when paired with pants, skirts and dresses. With the right wedge height and flattering shoe color; your legs will definitely be the center of attraction with these shoes. Try out grey and brown colors and show off your legs in hot summer dresses while you still can.

The ankle boots are still in trend and can be carried through to the winter period.  Ankle boots look gorgeous with shorts and practically any pants they are paired up with. Try out vibrant colors to bring out the colorful summer feeling or simply go for the timeless black boots which can work with everything in your closet.

Dress up evening wear with bows; shoes decorated with bows have a girly feel to them but exude elegance at the same time. Go for velvet bow shoes for an extra touch of elegance and sophistication.

Last but not least; flats are a timeless summer favorite.  Flats are comfortable and can work with practically any existing outfit trend.

Remember that with shoes the general rule is to wear it if it fits. A number of people will buy shoes to wear for the next couple of months; the shoe should therefore be a worthwhile investment. If you are strapped for money it is best to settle for simple black shoes which can work with different outfits in your closet.

Be adventurous and try daring colors or slightly higher heels than you normally go for.

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Actress Zoe Saldana graces the 2011 July/ August cover of Russia’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine. She adorns pieces from Dolce & Gabana, Gucci, Miu Miu and Oscar de la Renta on the magazine’s inner spreads.

Zoe Saldana is by no means a small name in Hollywood; she has taken on numerous roles in TV shows and films since 1999.  Her first breakthrough came in 2000 when she starred in the drama film; Center Stage. Her most pronounced roles include; The Curse of the Black Pearl; the first Pirates of the Caribbean film and Avatar which were released in 2003 and 2009 respectively.

In 2010 she appeared on the Calvin Klein television ad for the ‘Envy’ collection.

Natalia Alaverdian styled the Harper’s Bazaar shoot bringing out Zoe’s effortless beauty as well as the gorgeousness of the designer outfits she wore during the shoot. Her makeup is interesting and she takes on her role as a model fantastically.

The issue carries an interview with the amazing actress which all of her fans should not miss out on.

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Louis Vuitton seems to be obsessed with Kenya’s Maasai. The obsession began with the borrowing of the Maasa’s vibrant beads; now the highly acclaimed fashion house has borrowed the Kenyan ethic group’s plaid print for their 2012 Resort menswear collection.

 

According to the New York Times, Louis Vuitton’s style director; Kim Jones spent part of his childhood in Africa and stated that he drew most of his style inspiration from the content. This explains why the Masaai influence has been greatly used by the luxury wear producers of late.

This is however not the first time for the fashion house to draw its style influence from Africa. In 2007 Louis Vuitton used a checkered bag as a prop which was borrowed from Ghana. Last year the fashion house launched their core values campaign and released a luxury bag featuring a charm made by a Kenyan local artisan; guided by MADE.

The design house launched a spring collection in 2009 which was likened to Josephine Barker African razzmatazz by a Vogue reviewer

Louis Vuitton is not the only fashion house borrowing the African aesthetic; Noir jewelry launched a collection of necklaces which evoked the Maasai neck pieces. The pieces were so popular that Solange Knowles and Kelis adorned the pieces proudly to show their support for the African heritage.

 

Is this the beginning of a permanent series of African inspired designer wear? Only time will tell if designers will pick up African aesthetics for their pieces in the future.  As for Louis Vuitton and the Kanga collection, the question on whether men on the street will take up the trend is left answered.

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Diana turned 50 on July 1^st 2011; at least in our minds she did. The memory of the charitable and fashionable Diana has been strong in our memories of late, channeled through Kate Middleton and Prince William’s recent wedding. Diana is remembered for a number of things among them is her effortless fashion statement like wise rekindled through Kate Middleton. Here is a retrospect into the beloved fashion icon’s chic style.

Diana always got the public’s attention, not only for her charm and charitable work, but also for the fashion statements she made. She would always step out in the most gorgeous hats, suits, dresses and gowns. It is no wonder that there are countless of photos documenting her glamorous trend;  owing to the fact she was one of the world’s most photographed women.

The truth be told; Diana did not always get it right in the beginning. London papers in 1982 – 1990 always placed her on the worst dressed lists. During this time she wore little or no makeup and dressed in a less refined way. The fashion industry criticized her for dressing too old while she should have been showing off her youth in beautiful garments.  But the princess picked up fashion trends, slowly but surely, raising her profile to an  international icon in global fashion. Anna Harvey, the deputy editor of Vogue magazine, played a crucial role in advising Diana through her style transformation. This did not however stop Diana from following her interests and fashion inclinations.

Diana was known to dress aptly in line with different occasions. For instance when meeting the Japanese Emperor she wore a Yuki dress and Escada coats when she visited Germany. During the course of her charitable work her dressing sense reflected the care and thought which she accorded the work she did.

Varsace, Galliano and Valentino as well as a number of other top designers dressed the fashion icon following her divorce. Her profile was further raised in the international fashion scene which made her a trend setter. Her trend setting seems to have remained relevant up to date, largely seen through Kate Middleton’s fashion inclinations. Kate’s style is so much like Diana’s which has seen her grace several best dressed lists since 2006.

The legendary princess stays in our heart and in our mind with how she moved the world as well as the great fashion statements she made.

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The lips can be the most sensuous part of the body if given the right treatment and attention. Choosing the wrong lip color gets women the wrong kind of attention; the color you use on your lips should make them pop out and get you noticed. Here are a couple of tips on how to choose the right lip color, what hot colors work for this season and how let your lips do the talking.

Keep it sweet and simple; heavy lipstick creates a messed up look which indicates that it is time to change your lipstick brand. Lipstick which does not stay on for long or can’t create the look you desire must be cheap or not the right brand for you. Your skin tone should guide you in choosing the right lip color. There are no written rules when it comes to selecting the right lip color however the general rule is to keep away from it if it does not look good.

When shopping for the right lip color; test lipsticks on the outer skin of your thumb or wrist. This is out of convenience and to help you get a clear indication of how the color will look on your lips. Select the color which is appealing to you and flatters your skin tone as well. Go a little wild and go for bolder lip colors which work well for a night out or to create certain looks for special occasions.

Tattooed lips are catching on in various parts of the world and the look can work well if applied as it should. This lip color trend is for the daring women who are not afraid to stand out and let their lips speak out for their personality. Glitz lip colors in royal purple and hot pink are the leading lip colors for this season. The more daring women can go for glitz blue and those who want to underplay the glitz effects can go for glitz brown.

Good overall makeup and a good hair do go a long way in bringing out the popping effect of your lips.

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Wigs have been in existence since time immemorial and are were popularly worn by members of the legal fraternity. These hair pieces made their way into people’s closets; to hide baldness. Wigs are now accepted by most people for cosmetic use. The question still stands; to wig it or not to wig it?

Cher and Dolly Parton are some of the celebrities responsible for popularizing wigs in history. Cher in particular uses wigs as part of her signature costume and has worn all kinds of wigs over the last 40 years.

There are however people who have to wear wigs out of necessity. Alopecia is a condition which causes hair loss.  When women experience alopecia most turn to wigs to try and cover up the condition.  Bald men have also been known to wear toupees; which are forms of wigs worn to cover up bald spots.

Currently wigs are commercially produced in bulk to serve the growing cosmetic industry needs.  A number of people are more willing to try out these hair pieces because of the convenience and benefits they provide. You can wear long hair on one day and short hair the next day; wigs can change your look in a matter of seconds. Don’t forget that wigs are the number one solution to cover up bad hair days. They provide an opportunity to transform your look without actually changing your natural hair. One of the main reasons why wigs have gained great popularity is because they do not cause damage to the hair compared to weaves and other hair replacements available in the market.

Unlike in the past when wigs were made out of horse hair; wigs are now manufactured using high quality human hair which is shaped into an assortment of styles and cuts. Lace front wigs are the latest craze in wig trends. It is hard to detect that they are wigs and are available in different lengths, cuts and hair temperaments.

Wigs are great investments for women who want to have a permanent solution for bad hair days and to effortlessly transform their look within seconds.

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Selena Gomez seems to be doing well in the film industry because of the fact that movie roles seem to be rolling her way.  The Sex and the City Prequel movie has hardly reached its realization stage; this has not stopped Candace Bushnell from naming celebrities who could possibly star in the  movie.

Candace Bushnell, the Sex and the City author, made the announcement during the launch of her latest book; summer and the city. Selena could also take up the role of Charlotte’s best friend in the prequel. The author stated that she thinks that Selena is would make a great younger Charlotte. “She’s so pretty,” added Candace who was not hiding her admiration for the young actress.

Judging by how Selena and Justin Bieber’s relationship has been heating up, the singer/actress will definitely fit in well in the movie prequel.

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Only a few will dare walk on the unknown side of life; like they say the grass is always greener on the other side and so are other people’s hair colors. Get a new look by simply changing the color of your hair.

A number of people have toyed with the thought of changing their hair color at one point or another. The few who go through it are always the envy of those who fear the drastic change. The fact is that life is all about choices and this is one of those choices which should not be given a second thought.

The numbers are out and the top hair colors for the season are rich red and beige blonde. Red has always been a tricky color to pull off; with the right shade of red your facial features will be greatly defined and you will definitely make a statement with this color.

Blonde has always been a favorite color for most people who change their hair color. Like wise go for a flattering shade of blonde; beige blonde is always the safest option however white blonde with streaks of beige work well for most people.

Before leaping on faith and dying your hair; consult with your hair stylist. Your stylist knows your hair best and can advice you appropriately on which hair color will work best for you. Get your hair dyed by a stylist to avoid botched coloring experiences. There is nothing worse than  ending up with the wrong color on your hair; get advice on which dyes are suitable for your hair type as well as which particular brand to buy. This is why stylists are always a girl’s best friend; your stylist will willingly give you a consultation free of charge.

Whichever hair color you settle for; you are guaranteed to get heads turning with the new look.

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The incredibly fashionable former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, has just answered the prayer of money strapped fans of her collection. Victoria by Victoria Beckham is the new lower priced range of dresses which the expecting designer has added to her collection.

The line features more feminine dresses which are perfect for the summer. The femininity of the line has been attributed to the fact that Victoria may be expecting a girl. However a teen cartoon character, Emily the Strange, was the main inspiration for the collection.

Women of all shapes and sizes are welcome to buy any item from the collection which has been designed to cut across all body sizes. The dresses are structured and less clingy silhouette compared to other dresses in her main lines. Victoria stated that the dresses can be worn with flats or heels and still maintain their great look.

Victoria seems to have spread on the fashion bug to David, who is set to launch a fragrance line and body wear collection. Fans of her collection can expect to get a sneak peak of the collection during September when the London Fashion week kicks off.

Everyone wants to know if the rumors about Victoria bearing it all to the US Vogue are true. Sadly the trendy designer will not pose nude to show off her bump as most expected. She further stated that she is proud to be pregnant and only her husband needs to see her bump.

The collection of dresses retail for £350 – £600, which is quite a buy compared to her high end lines show cased during the New York Fashion Week.

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Despite men maintaining the notion that they do not care much about fashion; you only need to look closer into a man’s closet to figure out if they are fashion inclined.

Cargo and Capri pants may be in but substituting them with rugged old short pants is a big fashion disaster.
More men now own up to being fashion enthusiasts and seek sound advice in relation to fashion trends. Clothes are meant to be worn and they should fit well. Trousers which are too short should have no place within a man’s wardrobe.

Capri pants on the other hand should only be worn by men who have the legs for them. Yes, men also need to have shapely legs in order to pull off certain trends. Otherwise Capri pants should also be reasonable in length.

There are men who carry their clothes as opposed to wearing them. Cardigans tied around the waist have never been flattering to either men or women. If you are not going to wear it; leave it at home.

Backpacks should be left to school going boys. Men of a certain age should never be seen walking around with backpacks, unless they are from a camping or backpacking trip.
The man bag may not be every man’s cup of tea; there are good selections of bags suitable for men which work much better than back packs.

Suspenders and high waist pants may have been the trendiest fashion back in the 20s but they are long outdated fashion trends for men.

There are exceptions to this of cause, but a man who knows that he cannot pull the look should not dare walk out of the house wearing them.

Last but not least good grooming helps to bring together an entire look. Hair should be cut appropriately, nails should be short and unsightly toenails should be kept away from public view.

Reversing these fashion disasters can help men keep up with current fashion trends.

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