Spring Fashion Trends For Women In 2010

The coming spring is all set to bring a new parameter in fashion trends. On one hand, it will be more colorful, more stylish and elegant and on the other it will be somewhat choosy and cautious too.

Thus this spring when you feel like wearing the most fashionable womens clothing available in the market, don't do such things without using your reasons and logic. What I expect this season from you that keep a tab on your body type, your skin type and upon a lot of other things before you grab your right piece.

Floral Dresses : This spring it will again top the charts. Thanks to its great ability to suit on all body types. Though it is widely believed that it is not something to be worn by a lady possessing a rectangular shape, there are specially designed floral dresses for them in the stores too.

Florals of any size will do but those must come with some bold colors. Choose some catchy variations of orange, purple, pink, olive, green, burgundy etc.

Shirt Dresses : Perfect for all the body types. Such dresses are timeless fashion creations. Their classic cut give your frame such a befitting look that nobody can stop admiring you.. Buying a shirt dress exclusively in this spring is a must.

The classic color black will rule while olive, burgundy and gray will too have their share this spring. A shirt dress with these colors can be worn in spring 2010 too. Also look out for metallic shirt dresses.

Full Skirts : They are going to make their presence felt this spring. Spring 2009 is set hail their comeback. All other dresses seem below standard when the feminine touch of a full skirt is compared to them.

Thus wear a full skirt this spring and get your womanhood reloaded. Fabrics such as silk and satin will have an advantage. Also patterned ones will make a craze along with floral ones. Wear metallic tank top with heels of medium height.

High Waisted Pants : Such pants are for those who are too careful while experimenting with fashion. If the wearer is not careful enough to wear it, she might end up committing some gross mistakes. Mostly found as wide legged, it is for tall and sleek women but it can be worn comfortably by a shorter and chubby lady too.

Only she needs to accessorize her pant with designer belts and other things nicely. Use a beautiful pair of high heels. A vertically striped tucked-in blouse on a high waist pant makes a woman look less chubbier.

Trench Coats : It comes with many types of cuts making it possible to suit all types. However, most flattering for those who carry some extra flesh. If you are tall then, you can have a long version of trench coats.

However, for a short-height lady, a belted waist length trench is the most appropriate one. Pair such coats with black tights and high-heel ankle boots to make your legs longer.

Waist Focused Dress : If you are a proud owner of an athletic figure then this spring you will rule in this dress. Your beautiful body and curvy shape knows no better match than a waist focused dress. It puts special emphasis on the waistline making a beeline of admirers.

Ruffled Tops : The trend of ruffled tops is quite hot for those who are a bit thinly and skinny. It gives them a fuller look as it successfully adds some volume to the body. However, those who are already fuller must not wear it. Try a metallic, blue or red ruffled top.

Black Tie

So you got the fancy invite in the mail, and in the bottom corner you see "Black Tie," which immediately sets off alarm bells in your head. After all, like Cinderella, you can't show up without the proper gown. (One wedding tip: not all invitations for black-tie weddings say so; you're wise to ask around if you suspect the bash might be an ultraformal affair.) But what exactly constitutes tuxedo attire these days? A good rule of thumb is that the dress should be long — either tea length (which hits mid-calf) or to the floor, hovering just above your fabulous strappy sandals and perky pedicure.

Strapless, halter and spaghetti-strap tops are great ways to show off your toned arms and light tan, and don't shy away from color. Basic black is, well, basic, and certainly you can't go wrong with it, but since it's summer, feel free to get a bit more daring. Bold reds and pinks will have heads turning (which might piss off the bride but will suit you just fine). Finally, don't be afraid to go for a two-piece ensemble. A gorgeous top and skirt are plenty fancy, and they might be more flattering to harder-to-fit figures. Top off your outfit with simple jewelry (we love quality cubic z — trust us, no one can ever tell), and you're ready to raise your glass to the happy couple.

How to Keep Your Bridesmaid Happy

The day you get married is your day. But if you want it to be special for everyone, dress your bridesmaids right. Your wedding is the one occasion when you are allowed to tell your college roommate, your best friend, your sisters and your future sisters-in-law what to wear. This is a big responsibility and requires a lot of thought and consideration. Believe it or not, as much as they love you, their happiness on your wedding day depends largely on what they are wearing. For your sake and theirs, choose a style that will make them feel beautiful walking down the aisle. Because if nothing else, it's nice to have someone (besides your mother) genuinely interested in the 14 rolls of film from Bora-Bora. Here are some tips:

The Dress

Bridesmaid dress designers realize that the bride wants her wedding party to complement her. All the women in one party, however, very rarely have body types that will look good in the same dress. Fortunately, designers now offer multiple styles that come in the same color and fabric. I advise the brides I consult to choose the color and fabric (satin, taffeta, silk dupioni, etc.) they want their wedding party to wear, then let the bridesmaids choose the style dresses they feel the most comfortable in. If possible, go with them when they try their dresses on to make sure you like what they select.

The key is to give them choices that will make them feel comfortable, but to ultimately achieve the look you desire. It is your day, after all! Letting your bridesmaids have too much freedom sometimes backfires. It's important to define what you want. If you'd like them in floor-length dresses, be sure to tell them that. If you're wearing a strapless gown and, therefore, want them to wear sleeves, make that clear. If you give them guidelines while letting them know that you are concerned with how they feel, they will be happy to please you.

The Accessories

Okay, so the hard part is over: You've chosen the dresses. But you're not in the clear yet! There are all sorts of other decisions that need to be made. What type of jewelry should your bridesmaids have on? What shoes? Do you want them to wear stockings? If so, what color? To deal with these issues without losing your mind, first consider the overall look you would like to achieve. Do you want all your bridesmaids to look the same, or do you want their personalities and differences to show? Then think about what the most important items are to you and what pieces they likely already have.

They've purchased the dresses you want them to wear, so it is important to be respectful of their budgets. One way to do this is to include pieces they probably already own. If black heels will go with their dresses, then let them wear the ones in their closets so they don't have to purchase new shoes. If you love pearls, then ask them to wear pearls in whatever style they already have. If one girl does not own them, faux pearls are relatively inexpensive to purchase. If, however, you are dying for them to wear a necklace that has your wedding colors in it, consider buying the piece for them. Many brides make these items part of their bridesmaids' gifts.

While navigating this challenging and stressful process, remember to strike a balance. Be considerate of their feelings while accomplishing the look you want. Dress your bridesmaids so they feel beautiful. Not only will they be grateful, but they'll love talking about your wedding for years to come

Short Curly Hairstyle Tips

Whether you were lucky to be born with natural curls or just want that feeling of a bouncy curl, it's easy to utilize a variety of hair care techniques to achieve a fun, flirty curly hairstyle for your short hair.

If you were blessed with natural curls, the right hair care products and styling tools can easily transform your out-of-control frizz to sleek ringlets.

If you weren't blessed with natural curls, never fear, you don't need to resort to harsh chemical perms or other hair treatments to create luscious texture and movement.

A myriad of curl and wave patterns can be created naturally, without harsh chemicals, on any type, texture or condition of hair. Most hairdressers suggest that if your hair has been colored or chemically treated in any way, that specifically avoid the use of hair perms which can cause potential damage to your strands.

Cynthia Basinet (shown above) is a great role model for wearing a short layered hairstyle that is a cross between a bob and a shag. Cynthia is a sultry and elegant singer, actress and model. The beautiful redhead appears to prefer short hairstyles ,which look spectacular on her. Lately the star has been photographed wearing a variety of sassy soft curls that are currently in hair fashion. She alternates between wearing a soft sweeping side fringe with pulling her hair off her forehead. She alternates also between waves and curls.

Short Curly Style Tips For Natural Curls

If your hair is naturally curly, depending on the curl pattern you may opt to go with curls from the hairline down to the ends. The best way to transform tight natural ringlets into soft wavy curls like Cynthia's is to complete the following steps:

1. Shampoo with moisturizing shampoo designed for your hair's current type, condition and texture. If you prefer, wash with conditioner only or a diluted formula that works best for you.

2. Use a rinse out conditioner if appropriate for your hair's type, texture and condition. Keep in mind that if hair is too soft, curls may not hold their shape as well. You may wish to only spot condition or use a diluted rinse-out conditioning product.

3. If possible, finish with cool/cold water rinse to close cuticles and add natural shine.

4. Apply a cocktail the includes a good defrisant product, leave-in conditioner and styling mousse to protect hair against frizz, provide extra conditioning and help create good curl profiles.

5. Separate long sweeping bangs from rest of hair. Apply a dollop of straightening gel to the bang and top of the hair line area.

6. Use a paddle brush and a blow dryer with a concentrator. Direct blow dryer down the hair shaft from roots to ends to get hair straight with the added bonus of extra shine.

8. Attach a long finger diffuser to your blow dryer. Keeping fingers and hands out of hair as much as possible (to prevent frizz) separate remaining strands into individual 2" sections. Using the blow dryer on a medium, low to medium heat setting, use the fingers to lift and enhance natural curls.

9. Dry until 100% dry. Use a curling iron to refine the curls if you wish. Finish with a blast of shine spray and hairspray to block humidity and add shine.

Short Curly Style Tips For Straight Hair

If you are not blessed with natural curls you have several options that are all based on natural, non-chemical treatments.

1. Hot Roller/Iron Set
Shampoo, condition and blow dry strands with round brush. Use hot rollers or hot curling iron to create desired curls.

2. Foam, Rag, Hook & Loop Style Roller Set
Shampoo, condition and blow dry tresses with round brush until 75% dry, set on foam, rag or hook & loop fastener style rollers and let curls reform as hair cools and dries. Optionally hair can be set and allowed to air-dry or dry overnight while sleeping.

3. Wet set.
Shampoo and condition hair. Blot out most of excess moisture. Set hair on hook & loop fastener style rollers, foam or rag rollers. Sit under hood dryer until hair is 100% dry. Remove curlers and finger pick.

4. Wet Pin Curl Set
Shampoo and condition hair. Blot out most of excess moisture. Set hair on pin curls created with traditional bobby pins. Sit under hood dryer until hair is 100% dry. Remove curlers and finger pick. Optionally the set can be slept on all night and curls allowed to air-dry. Finger pick to desired shape.

5. Scrunch & Go
If you are only interested in loose waves and/or curls and your hair has natural waves and/or bends, you can achieve an element of texture by scrunching. Keep in mind that scrunching does not work as well for stick straight, fine or thin strands. Apply a good styling mousse, gel or similar styling product to damp strands. Using fingers, scrunch hair as you blow dry. For more curl, use a curling iron to fine tune the resulting texture.

6. Wet Bunning
If your hair is super short, this is not an option. However, if you have a short bob with enough length to pull into a tiny bun, you can shampoo, condition and apply styling products to damp hair. Pull into a bun and twist strands as you are creating the bun. Pin the bun into place. Let the bun air-dry and undo bun. This should create loose waves. Use a curling iron to add random curls.

Other options, depending on the length of your hair, the texture, type and condition would include creating a pattern of tiny braids on your damp strands and letting them air dry. Remove the braids and you should have lots of hair ripples and tiny waves.

Be creative and combine several of the options to create unique soft curl and wave patterns.

Summary

Texture such as curls and waves are sizzling hot. Whether you have short hair with natural curls or straight strands, you can still enjoy beautiful texture without damaging chemicals, perms or other treatments. Experiment with the options and steps presented in this article and enjoy the results.

Skin Remedies

The history of home remedies is as old as that of mankind. People from the beginning have been facing different health problems and trying to over come them by applying natural products found around them. This is the outcome of extensive and protracted efforts of our ancestors that we can find effective remedies for almost every ailment. It was with the expansion of scientific loom that our traditional therapies kept ignored during last few centuries. However, severe side effects and high costs of these scientific medications are making them less popular in many day to day ailments and once again people are turning their face towards time-honored home remedies. Infact, these natural treatments remained popular throughout China, Far East, and other Asian countries even during these boom of Alopathic medicines and are gaining popularity in United States, Australia and Europe as well.

These natural preparations are quick and easy to make, far less expansive and free from unwanted side effects (when used in appropriate amount). As Skin Care 99 is mainly concerned with skin and hairs, in this section we will emphasize mainly on home Remedies for common skin and hair disorders . These skin remedies are based on our common house hold spices, fruits, vegetables or sometimes specific herbs. Herbal remedies are obtained from a wide variety of natural resources including plant leaves, bark, berries, and roots. In some cases, animal products are also used particularly when skin care recipes are concerned.

We have tried to mention all required details to make your own preperations easily and effectively. Our remedies are safe, practical and easy to make that you can utilize to help treat yourself at home from common skin problems, ranging from the minor ailments like diaper rash to serious diseases like eczema and scabies. As far as home remedies are concerned, we must keep in mind that these are not miraculous, rather they are slow in action, and need to be used thoroughly and consistantly over a long period. Therefore, it is always recommended to take the advice of a health care professional before taking your health in your hands.

In case of common skin problems like acne, diaper rash, hair loss and so forth, where we have a huge collection of popular remedies, we have divided them into two or more groups, namely I,II, or III. It is better to browse them all before selecting any specific.

Three-Piece Suit

Three-piece suits are traditional suits with classic appeal. Made up of trousers, a jacket, and a vest or waistcoat, three-piece suits can up your style points instantly and add a completely different air to your professional dress.

The Jacket

The Collar
The collar of your jacket should fit against your neck, but without any of that buckling and pulling.

Shoulder Pads
Much-maligned shoulder pads can help you look more muscular. You can look trimmer overall, so while extreme shoulder pads don’t look good, average ones will.

Lapels
Choose high or low notch depending on what flatters your personal shape. Be sure that the lapels lie flat against your chest and don’t buckle uncomfortably.

Sleeves
Your sleeves should end where your wrist ends and your hand begins. A quarter inch of your shirt sleeve should show below the sleeves, but just check and make sure that you are comfortable. Stretch your arms out and bend them to verify that you’re comfortable moving in your suit.

Buttons
Use your buttons as a way of flattering your particular body shape. You should always leave the bottom button undone, and if you have an athletic build, you should have a low button stance below the lapels. Otherwise, try a high button stance to disguise any roundness.

Vents
Side vents can disguise a larger behind, while a single vent can work with most average body types and is a lot easier to find!

The Suit Waistcoat or Vest

The vest of your three-piece suit will commonly have a back adjuster so you can get just the right fit on yours. You can also use two side adjusters, which may be located on suits that are either hand-tailored or ones that have an original or unusual design. The vest should be adjusted so it fits smoothly against your torso, but make sure it’s comfortable for a full range of movement. Try your vest both sitting and standing to make sure that it doesn’t balloon or bind.

Latest Fashion in Shalwar Kameez in India Or Pakistan

Shalwar Kameez is a dress in India or Pakistan that comes in different styles. Simple shalwar kameez is still very popular for normal wear in homes as trousers (jeans) or skirts and are still considered very modern although you can find women wearing trousers quite a bit in shopping malls these days. So you do not need to worry about wild dogs chasing you if you happen to be out in Jeans. Those old days are gone especially in Pakistan.

Kameez (Shirt):

Both hand and machine work is very much in fashion. Heavy Resham embroidery work and thread work in bright colors are back. Fabric borders on kameez Damen (front bottom) and sleeves are latest in fashion along with embroidery. The shape of kameez is still the same as before, but to give it more style and modernization designers are giving it a modern touches by making it sleeveless which was not very common before.

Longer shirts below knees are the trend of today's fashion in Pakista or India. Kaftans are back and are very much in style as Kameez. It is getting popular because of its casual and flowy look. Kaftan can be worn formally if it has embroidery or shiny embellishments on it.

Shalwar:

Shalwar (Trouser)

Trousers, capris, culottes and flappers are very much in instead of shalwar. It gives Pakistani and Indian fashion a new and a modernize look. Traditional shalwar kameez got a complete new and a modern look by replacing shalwar with trousers. It gives it a different stylish and elegant look yet it still looks traditional.

Dupetta

Heavy work on borders with machine or hand embroidery is still in depending on the occasion its made for. You will find many fashion designers these days who focus more on Shalwar kameez as this is still #1 for formal or casual wear. Following are few fashion designers very famous in Pakistan: