Everyone puts their hair up once in a while, and while we don’t think much of it, ponytails can actually harm your hair. Here’s why! Unfortunately, those cute pigtails and pink-flowered hair pins we wore as little girls aren’t all that friendly if you wear them as an adult, especially if you’ve already got thin or fragile locks. Not only do we lose hair as we age, we weaken it with daily blow drying and other forms of torture (perms, highlights, curling irons, etc…). You really want to avoid barrettes whenever possible, because they tend to catch hair and break...

So you washed your hair and blow dried it last night, but when you woke up this morning your hair was as flat as it ever was! How come? The answer is gravity along with not rinsing properly and using the wrong shampoo. First, figure out if you have oily hair, normal hair (combo) or dry hair. If it’s oily, which is probably the case, it’s a challenge to keep the just-from-the-shower bounce overnight. Your scalp is already at work producing its natural moisturizer, which can make hair look flat by morning. Find a mild volumizing shampoo geared for your hair type. Wash your ...

Rapper Eve has long been a known fashion icon, and she can pull off almost anything. The first time I saw this picture of her in this outfit, I was a little confused. It was not her usual hip-hop attired, but it was something rather unique. Now I wouldn’t be able to pull something like this myself, but I think it suits her. Her hip-hop personality along with the boyish style gives a lot of personality to this outfit, which makes it very unique. The elbow length leather gloves are a very nice touch, especially paired with the embellished berret. What I do not like, is her top which...

When I saw this picture of famous daughter Kimberly Stewart (Rod Stewart’s daughter), the first thing that came to my mind was : “Wow, what a disaster!”. I mean she’s got tons of money…why doesn’t she just hire a stylist? Either way, I must talk about this outfit. Although some parts of it are actually cute, it is worn the wrong way…completely. It’s basically overkill. There is too much fringe going on and the green with the black doesn’t do it for me. Also, I would have preferred no tights with this ensemble as the dress is already ...

If you just don’t know what to do with your hair anymore, why not go for a side swept shag? It’s hot, refreshing, and very sexy. Not only that, but it’s also very easy to maintain! Here’s how to! This modern-day side-swept haircut offers a fresh and jaunty attitude that I fell in love with instantly. Created by Charles Worthington and aptly named the urban shag, it’s a contemporary trend that embodies carefree sophistication and just plain fun. The texture is achieved with a choppy “razor cutting” method, in which hair is cut at an angle to fram...

This holiday season shine in the greatest color of all: red. Not only does this color make a statement everywhere and anywhere, but it’s also very bold. So don’t be afraid to wear a little red lipstick for your holiday parties this season. Cult classic colours make a comeback. Think cherry, fire engine and vampy red. Three finishes reign supreme. A matte texture is great for creating a retro look. Creamy lip color is the ultimate in comfort. An ultra glossy sheen is evocative of patent leather. Sharply defined contouring. Reminiscent of Greta Garbo, this pout is easy to do w...

Makeup is a very fun tool to use when we feel we need a little improvement, or just to make ourselves feel better. Of course nowadays, it’s hard to step out of the house without putting on a little makeup. And as you may or may not know, the best makeup trick there is out there is to make it look like you’re not wearing any at all! So how do you achieve natural looking makeup? Start off with a clean face. Apply a good moisturizer. Follow with a foundation (make sure it matches your skin tone.). Apply just a touch of blush- don’t make it obvious that you have blush on. ...

To find the perfect accessories for the holidays, you first must find the perfect dress. So pick a dress that you absolutely love and stick to it. Then, get to work on finding the best accessories. Here are some dos and dont’s. Don’t Overdo It Choose focal pieces, instead of over-accessorizing. Think bold instead of quantity. Try chandelier earrings, bold cuffs, multi-layer necklaces and cocktail rings — but not all at the same time. A good rule of thumb is not to put items too close together on the body. Instead of big earrings AND a big necklace, try big earrings and a c...