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Franchesca's flat twist faux hawk & Frizzy Hair Tips
Franchesca (aka - chescalocs) is one of my favorite natural hair bloggers and youtube hair-how-to-video Loc style guru. Check out Franchesca's flat twist faux hawk how to video and her frizzy hair tips video below.
Understanding Your Finances
After working for several companies within their Accounting departments and having a burning desire to run her own company, Danetha decided to take a leap of faith and move from Mammoth Lakes ski resort to San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, she launched a virtual accounting service catering to the specific needs of beauty and creative professionals. As the “Beauty Accountant”, she empowers artists by helping them understand their financials so they can continue to grow and make profitable business decisions. Danetha went natural in June 2009 and has a sweet spot for small business owners within the natural hair industry. She is excited to share her bookkeeping tips at this year’s World Natural Hair show. For more information about EmeryCloud, scheduling a free consultation, and their services, visit www.emerycloud.com. For more information about Danetha Doe’s seminar at the World Natural Hair Show, visit Natural Hair Show Business Workshop." - Danetha Doe
2013 Spring/Summer,
fashion designers,
Giorgio Armani,
New Designs,
womenswear
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Variations, nuances, juxtapositions. The world of armani is multifaceted, as if observed through a kaleidoscope that separates, refracts and illuminates.It is ingenious in its use of shapes, fabrics, and its quality of workmanship. Subtle yet profound alterations create soft, naturally deconstructed fits, rendered fluid through the use of gossamer silk and organza.Light overcoats and short, beautifully tailored jackets fit like a glove, and are paired with flowing trousers, measured to perfection above the ankle, or shorts that suddenly bring the legs into sight.The low shoes are masculine yet tapered, the silver heels providing a shimmer of light with every step, while the high shoes come with rhinestone-studded heels. black, turquoise and grey are the main colours, accompanied by jade and light blue softened with white, brightened also in daywear by transparent yarns, crystal touches, and reflections.The sparkle is accentuated for the evening, with a constellation of stars on a navy blue background. Lightness is key, always, and with an added touch of nonchalance.Read more »
Giorgio Armani Womenswear Spring-Summer 2013 Review
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Variations, nuances, juxtapositions. The world of armani is multifaceted, as if observed through a kaleidoscope that separates, refracts and illuminates.It is ingenious in its use of shapes, fabrics, and its quality of workmanship. Subtle yet profound alterations create soft, naturally deconstructed fits, rendered fluid through the use of gossamer silk and organza.Light overcoats and short, beautifully tailored jackets fit like a glove, and are paired with flowing trousers, measured to perfection above the ankle, or shorts that suddenly bring the legs into sight.The low shoes are masculine yet tapered, the silver heels providing a shimmer of light with every step, while the high shoes come with rhinestone-studded heels. black, turquoise and grey are the main colours, accompanied by jade and light blue softened with white, brightened also in daywear by transparent yarns, crystal touches, and reflections.The sparkle is accentuated for the evening, with a constellation of stars on a navy blue background. Lightness is key, always, and with an added touch of nonchalance.
2013 Spring/Summer,
casual style,
Custo Barcelona,
New Designs,
womenswear
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Created on binding of components to design unique and innovative textures tissues, X-ray and volumes breathes sheer architectural lines and comfortable, combined with tighter pieces. Seabed inspired graphics, the cosmos and also star constellations lighter garments and are reflected on mirror looking fabrics and silk and nylon slides.Also dominated the net and tulle in bright colors like genres to make this collection, coordinated with metallic film prints, lurex and elastic bands in different hues and geometric lace. The jacquards of natural raffia in a range of fluors are also the basis for the proposed new Custo graphics.
Custo Barcelona offers a very light palette and varied both in women as in men, where you can find des pastel green to more acidic, to whites and lands softer and risking with touches of black. An edgy fusion of colors to dye dresses, tunics, dresses or even unstructured bath line.
As for accessories, the glasses are created with handmade acetate and exclusively for gateway, pastel colors and futuristic touches. Bags and play with geometry watches most authentic and colorful, liaise well with the custom palette of the clothes and becoming the perfect finishing touch to crown looks presents X-ray.
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Custo Barcelona - S/S 2013 X-ray Collection Runway Review
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Custo Barcelona offers a very light palette and varied both in women as in men, where you can find des pastel green to more acidic, to whites and lands softer and risking with touches of black. An edgy fusion of colors to dye dresses, tunics, dresses or even unstructured bath line.
As for accessories, the glasses are created with handmade acetate and exclusively for gateway, pastel colors and futuristic touches. Bags and play with geometry watches most authentic and colorful, liaise well with the custom palette of the clothes and becoming the perfect finishing touch to crown looks presents X-ray.
2013 Spring/Summer,
Formal Dresses,
Gucci,
New Designs,
womenswear
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Gucci Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show Formal Style
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Gucci Women's Spring Summer 2013 Collection
2013 Spring/Summer,
Mulberry,
New Designs,
Street look
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Mulberry Spring 2013 Show Street Fashion
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Lets check Out the Mulberry street look 2013.
2013 Spring/Summer,
Alberta Ferretti,
Smart Casual,
womenswear
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Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti S/S Casual Trend 2013
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Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring Summer Collection
Alberta Ferrretti presented her new Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Spring/Summer 2013 collection in New York, 12th September 2012.Alberta said: "For the next season I wanted to combine the masculine and the feminine in a totally new way. Two opposite words but always more united in the contemporary wardrobe. This new balance creates a strong, current and feminine image". For this reason she chose the Oak Room of the Plaza Hotel as the venue of the show. An unusual venue for a catwalk where she managed to re-create the atmosphere of an early '900 private member club , a perfect background for this new femininity.
2012 Fall/Winter,
Boss,
Hugo Boss,
menswear
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BOSS Mens Three Piece Suit Selection Fall 2012
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Let’s hear it for the men a fantastic BOSS Mens Three Piece Suit Selection Fall 2012 .It's gonna be a fashionable fall! The BOSS Selection fall 2012 collection combines contemporary tailoring with luxurious Italian fabrics and a high level of workmanship. Let's browse the lookbook and share the favorite looks.Every dress is designed with latest cuts and unique piece for Casual and formal styles.
2012 Fall/Winter,
BOSS Black,
Hugo Boss,
menswear
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BOSS Black Winter 2012 Campaign at HUGO BOSS
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Elegant and striking Menswear Suits in Boss Black Winter Collection.It is time to reveal the BOSS Black Winter 2012 campaign featuring the models Carol Murphy and Alex Lundqvist lets Enjoy the first shots by photographer Mario Sorrenti and tell us how you like it overall.
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2012 Fall/Winter,
New Designs,
River Island,
womenswear
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River Island Fall Winter Collection 2012
River Island Launched Fall Winter Collection 2012 for Ladies,River island is famous for their stylish and quality clothing in affordable price and women's always admire the cuts and and cozy outfit in cold winter days.River Island again offered fashion attire with unique touch in their great cocktail dresses made with denim with accessories like shoes and bags.River Island really hard to bring new and original fashion to you, with design at the heart of absolutely everything do. Almost everything is designed in-house and with one of the largest design teams on the High Street this means This brand have fabulous new fashion arriving in-store and online every single week.Source
2013 Spring/Summer,
burberry prorsum,
New Designs,
womenswear
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Burberry Prorsum Summer Spring Collection 2013-Full Catalog
Burberry Prorsum Pushed the new trend on Runway and Burberry was seriously under pressure at London Fashion week 2012.In the era of Competition giving tough time to fashion industry So Burberry decided to Come with Trendy and more eye catchy dresses in-front of London crowd.At this time Burberry designers inspired by the Eastern and rajhasthani outer space. .Famous British brand slammed the outfit in stereotype classic uk designs. Burberry smartly presented Trench coats transforming into fuschsia and satin varieties.Bird of Paradise feather dresses were the eye catching runway show.Sickly pink,Limes,Deep purple pallet helped Burberry 's stamp on next SS 2013.
Beauty of the Week,
Hair Styles,
Inspirational Photos
"My hair journey began summer of 2011, I've been natural all my life but I never cared for my hair it was extremely heat damaged from all the trips to the hair salon. So I decided that I would take baby steps, so I would never feel like I was forcing myself to stay away from heat. I wore wash n go's for months and then in January I started protective styling. Throughout my journey I've used various different products, but the ones that I truly love are Organics Olive Oil Shampoo and Replenishing Conditioner, Cantu Shea Butter and Olive Oil Eco-Styler. I have a lot of hair so I get a wide range of reactions when people see my hair. Living in New York there are a lot of strange and different people, but yet my hair never fails to amaze people. I've had people touch my hair with out permission, people follow me around bombarding me with questions on what I use, I don't mind at all though. But then unfortunately I've had people doubt me and wither I'm lying about my hair. People always assume that I'm mixed or wear Afro wigs , which is obviously not true. My advice to other women that want to go natural is to first find confidence within yourself , people are going to try to put you down and tell you things like "girl you need slap a perm in that hair", but you cant fall into temptation if this is something you really want to do. Your hair might not look amazing everyday but you have to be confident and realize that this can only lead to healthier hair and a healthier lifestyle." ~ Romona
Romona's Fabulous Hair
"My hair journey began summer of 2011, I've been natural all my life but I never cared for my hair it was extremely heat damaged from all the trips to the hair salon. So I decided that I would take baby steps, so I would never feel like I was forcing myself to stay away from heat. I wore wash n go's for months and then in January I started protective styling. Throughout my journey I've used various different products, but the ones that I truly love are Organics Olive Oil Shampoo and Replenishing Conditioner, Cantu Shea Butter and Olive Oil Eco-Styler. I have a lot of hair so I get a wide range of reactions when people see my hair. Living in New York there are a lot of strange and different people, but yet my hair never fails to amaze people. I've had people touch my hair with out permission, people follow me around bombarding me with questions on what I use, I don't mind at all though. But then unfortunately I've had people doubt me and wither I'm lying about my hair. People always assume that I'm mixed or wear Afro wigs , which is obviously not true. My advice to other women that want to go natural is to first find confidence within yourself , people are going to try to put you down and tell you things like "girl you need slap a perm in that hair", but you cant fall into temptation if this is something you really want to do. Your hair might not look amazing everyday but you have to be confident and realize that this can only lead to healthier hair and a healthier lifestyle." ~ Romona
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Beauty of the Week,
Inspirational Photos
Name: Roshell Davis
Style inspiration: I pull inspiration from different places. What inspires your fly style: My daily style is inspired by my mood & destination. Combination styles are my fav.
What makes you a Natural Beauty: I rock my hair confidently with hopes to inspire other women and girls to do the same.
Favorite Looks: I love to mix edgy and classic pieces.
How do you like to rock your natural hair: Right now my go-to style is a high puff. I've been natural for almost 11 months. As I get more length I experiment with different styles. I've done a twa, frohawk, braided updo, ponytail updo, twistouts, box braids and french braids.
What advice would you give to others thinking of going natural: Go for it! Make sure you research, it makes the process much easier. Going natural has been one of the best decisions i've made. Hearing my 4-year-old niece exclaim that my hair is like hers is priceless.
Contact: Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest @roshelldavis
Beauty of the Week - Roshell Davis
Style inspiration: I pull inspiration from different places. What inspires your fly style: My daily style is inspired by my mood & destination. Combination styles are my fav.
What makes you a Natural Beauty: I rock my hair confidently with hopes to inspire other women and girls to do the same.
Favorite Looks: I love to mix edgy and classic pieces.
How do you like to rock your natural hair: Right now my go-to style is a high puff. I've been natural for almost 11 months. As I get more length I experiment with different styles. I've done a twa, frohawk, braided updo, ponytail updo, twistouts, box braids and french braids.
What advice would you give to others thinking of going natural: Go for it! Make sure you research, it makes the process much easier. Going natural has been one of the best decisions i've made. Hearing my 4-year-old niece exclaim that my hair is like hers is priceless.
Contact: Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest @roshelldavis
2013 Spring/Summer,
RTW Collection,
Victoria Beckham,
womenswear
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Victoria Beckham Spring 2013 RTW Collection
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Victoria Beckham has long Term relation with her customers Because she knows that Women cant live on super-fitted sheath dresses.Recently She introduced Spring 2013 RTW collection with solid colors No prints simple plain fabric,athletic cuts with crisp feel in every attire .Victoria Beckham used Georgette,Chiffon, fabrics and enriched with laces,she also introduces silk blouse and mid length skirits,offered button down with graphic lace sleeves,A-line mini skirts in her signature dresses paired with high waisted stovepipe,Skinny trousers and matching single breasted jacket look awesome.More tailoring art is added in this collection.
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E-Advice and Questions
"I recently did a big chop and my hair is growing back, but I am a bit discouraged because I do not know what to do with at this point. Do you have any suggestions. I am desperate. Background: I got a relaxer when I was 12, and I loved it (at the time). I was young and I thought that straight was the way to go. However, now that I am older I would like to put away childish things..lol.. My issue was moving from straight to curly. I like the "untamed" look. I loved when my hair curled up. So, I would like to go natural because my hair would be more versatile in that state.
However, my bf hates the short look, and he makes jokes all the time, my family says my hair looks matted now, and I feel very self-conscious, now that my hair is growing back. My bf joked after my big chop -because he says he hates short hair, and my family (some members) liked the short-bald-look, others tolerated it, and others loved it ( mixed reviews). I want to embrace my afro but I am having a hard time. This is my third time transitioning, because I caved the other times, and got a perm, as a result of the negative comments. I live in NY, and I do not know a lot of great natural stylists. In addition, the ones I do know are either very expensive, or are limited as to what they can do. PLEASE let me know if you can help in any way? I tried braids but they slipped off because of the texture and length of my hair. I do not know what else to do." - N.D.
If you have any advice for this natural New Yorker and how to style her hair while in transition or suggestions for natural hair stylist in New York, please reply to this post. Thank you!
Advice for a Natural Girl in New York
"I recently did a big chop and my hair is growing back, but I am a bit discouraged because I do not know what to do with at this point. Do you have any suggestions. I am desperate. Background: I got a relaxer when I was 12, and I loved it (at the time). I was young and I thought that straight was the way to go. However, now that I am older I would like to put away childish things..lol.. My issue was moving from straight to curly. I like the "untamed" look. I loved when my hair curled up. So, I would like to go natural because my hair would be more versatile in that state.However, my bf hates the short look, and he makes jokes all the time, my family says my hair looks matted now, and I feel very self-conscious, now that my hair is growing back. My bf joked after my big chop -because he says he hates short hair, and my family (some members) liked the short-bald-look, others tolerated it, and others loved it ( mixed reviews). I want to embrace my afro but I am having a hard time. This is my third time transitioning, because I caved the other times, and got a perm, as a result of the negative comments. I live in NY, and I do not know a lot of great natural stylists. In addition, the ones I do know are either very expensive, or are limited as to what they can do. PLEASE let me know if you can help in any way? I tried braids but they slipped off because of the texture and length of my hair. I do not know what else to do." - N.D.
If you have any advice for this natural New Yorker and how to style her hair while in transition or suggestions for natural hair stylist in New York, please reply to this post. Thank you!
Beauty of the Week,
Interviews
Q: What is your hair story? What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?
A: I've stopped using relaxers during my second year of uni, I didn't like the way my hair looked with it so I decided to stop. I also wanted to see what my real texture looked like. So I decided to inform myself, I've started looking at blogs, magazines, videos... to know which products I could use and which styles I could wore. I didn't want to do a big chop, so I transitioned for about 2 years, I mainly wore weaves and every time I took one of I would trim my hair until I reached a size which I thought was alright to cut off all the relaxed ends. Now, I've been fully natural for 3 years and I'm not going back!
Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: I can't live without coconut oil, Kera care edge tamer and castor oil. I love oils! I use coconut oil for moisturizing and shine and castor oil for hair growth. Kera care edge tame is the best edge tamer I've found.
Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: Just do it! There is so many things you can do with natural hair, you might be surprised. If you don't like it you can still go back to relaxers.
Q: How can we keep up with you and your journey?
A: You can contact me via twitter @angele_abena.
Meet Angele!
Name: Angele
Q: What is your hair story? What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?A: I've stopped using relaxers during my second year of uni, I didn't like the way my hair looked with it so I decided to stop. I also wanted to see what my real texture looked like. So I decided to inform myself, I've started looking at blogs, magazines, videos... to know which products I could use and which styles I could wore. I didn't want to do a big chop, so I transitioned for about 2 years, I mainly wore weaves and every time I took one of I would trim my hair until I reached a size which I thought was alright to cut off all the relaxed ends. Now, I've been fully natural for 3 years and I'm not going back!
Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: I can't live without coconut oil, Kera care edge tamer and castor oil. I love oils! I use coconut oil for moisturizing and shine and castor oil for hair growth. Kera care edge tame is the best edge tamer I've found.
Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: Just do it! There is so many things you can do with natural hair, you might be surprised. If you don't like it you can still go back to relaxers.
Q: How can we keep up with you and your journey?
A: You can contact me via twitter @angele_abena.
Fashion Style-Watch,
Jewelry
I just received my gorgeous bracelets from Dream Jewelry! I love the vibrant colors and embellishments. My Harmony Red bracelet has a great message of spirit, peace, love and joy. And my Tranquility bracelet is a beautiful blue bracelet with a jeweled accessory added.
About the designer:
"Having had a passion for jewelry all of her adult life it was only a matter of time before Caroline Thomas Favors would find a way to allow her passion to become a money making dream fulfilled but it wasn’t until her desire and need to help her mother (whom suffers from mental illness) financially that DREAM Jewelry was born. Lover of all things natural, Caroline handcrafts gorgeous bracelets from natural gemstones and precious metals. Having been featured in various media Caroline has begun to receive requests from around the country for her one of a kind pieces. This wife and mother has turned her love of pretty baubles into a “dream” come true and inspires others to dream and step into their destiny. Look for more to come as Dream Jewelry is sure to become a mainstay of the fashion industry." - Dream Jewelry
Check out Caroline's website for more information and to see her jewelry. You can also find her on Facebook.
Dream Jewelry
I just received my gorgeous bracelets from Dream Jewelry! I love the vibrant colors and embellishments. My Harmony Red bracelet has a great message of spirit, peace, love and joy. And my Tranquility bracelet is a beautiful blue bracelet with a jeweled accessory added.
About the designer:
"Having had a passion for jewelry all of her adult life it was only a matter of time before Caroline Thomas Favors would find a way to allow her passion to become a money making dream fulfilled but it wasn’t until her desire and need to help her mother (whom suffers from mental illness) financially that DREAM Jewelry was born. Lover of all things natural, Caroline handcrafts gorgeous bracelets from natural gemstones and precious metals. Having been featured in various media Caroline has begun to receive requests from around the country for her one of a kind pieces. This wife and mother has turned her love of pretty baubles into a “dream” come true and inspires others to dream and step into their destiny. Look for more to come as Dream Jewelry is sure to become a mainstay of the fashion industry." - Dream JewelryCheck out Caroline's website for more information and to see her jewelry. You can also find her on Facebook.
Accessories
Giveaway at Sproos Shop!
Check out Sproos Shop for their giveaway contest that is about natural hair and makeup. To enter, send them an email with a photo of your everyday makeup+hair. Prizes will be announced on their website. Good luck!
Autumn/Winter 2012,
brochure,
HACKETT,
menswear,
womenswear
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HACKETT Brochure Autumn Winter Collection 2012
Hackett’s Autumn Winter 2012 collection has now launched. You can browse through the collections using our interactive brochure, below, or simply click here and head to ‘New Arrivals’ to purchase your favourite pieces from the new season.MENSWEAR NEW ARRIVALS HACKETT men's collection combines classic poise and contemporary fit, to bring together clothing that creates wearer confidence. Grab some quintessential style with our sharp tailored collection, or dress for a relaxed weekend with our iconic rugby and polo shirts.
2013 Fall/Winter,
Dolce and Gabanna,
menswear
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Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2013 Bowties
Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2013 bowties Reveal the dandy in you! Interpreted as geek chic, or vintage elegance, for FW 2013 the floppy, oversize printed bowtie is dandyish and glamorous.
2013 Fall/Winter,
Blumarine,
womenswear
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Blumarine Fall-Winter collection 2013
Back to black from the new Blumarine Fall-Winter collection 2013 Blumarine proposes the quintessential colour of elegance and stylishness in five chic and tailored variations.
