The sweat and mess from the summer heat leaves hair frizzy and all out of sorts. A perfect disguise to this catastrophicknotty chaos is a simple hair style paired with a head scarf. It keeps that head of tangles out of your face and is a simple cure to the miserable humid air.
The bohemian hippie chick look is great by the pool or even on a busy day running errands. Try something new this summer and experiment with this popular trend. Create variations of the style by mixing up your hairstyles and rotating scarves.
No one likes nails on a chalkboard, but what about chalkboard on nails? Ciaté’s newest product allows you to turn your nails into chalkboards!
Ciaté’s chalkboard manicure set includes chalkboard polish in a matte black and four liquid chalk pens in blue, pink, green, and white in addition to a topcoat. You can wash off the designs you don’t like, just like you would with a real chalkboard.
Ciaté’s chalkboard manicure set can be bought at Sephora stores and at Sephora.comfor $25.
A chalkboard manicure is this summer’s hottest nail trend, so grab your chalk pens and start doodling!
This summers nail art trend is the simplest one yet. Choosing only one of your favorite colors for summer can be difficult, so why not paint every nail a different hue?Skittling, or swatching, is a fun way to sample all of the bright, summery shades.
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Instead of fussing with tiny designs, skittling is a more chic and easier form of nail art. The wild patterns can get messy; this look is neat and clean. And anyone can do it.
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Mix colors and sparkly textures for a cheery manicure that’s ready for summer.
Summer weather inspires a trend for friendship bracelets and necklaces. Warm temperatures and a yarning to spend time outside sparks a desire to channel our inner hippy spirit. Creating friendship bracelets is the perfect solution to a boring summer day or a long car ride.
Honestly WTF’s DIY section is one of my favorite sites for new activities and interesting projects. The website provides all the directions and tools you need to make these friendship bracelet-like necklaces. They are extremely easy to make and a fabulous complement to any summer outfit.
- To make a 2-tone necklace, cut a long piece of rope and wrap two different colors of embroidery thread around its own bobbin.
- Tie a starter knot along with the two colored threads you are using, leaving at least 3 inches of slack, tape down the slack to a flat surface or safety pin it something that will help keep it in place (feeling nostalgic yet?).
- Lay the color that isn’t being used (shown here in purple) in your left hand, along with the rope, and hold them taut.
- Take the active color (shown here in red) in your right hand, pass it over the rope, loop it under and back through the opening. Pull up and to the right to tighten. Repeat the knots until you are ready to switch colors.
- To switch colors put the color you were using (red) in your left hand and the new color (purple) in your right hand. Then repeat the steps!
When you have completed covering the rope or twine compliment the colors by adding a few nuts or washers to the necklace. Undo the starter knot and tie both ends together to complete your project. Mix a few different necklaces together, with contrasting lengths and colors to add some flare to your summer look!
With summer just around the corner, make a statement with Essie’s 2013 neon collection. Light up the summer nights with these bold and flattering hues that will catch everyone’s attention.
Essie’s neon collection adds a fun and playful touch to any summer outfit. The collection includes: bright pink (boom boom room), neon fuchsia (bottle service), bright coral (saturday disco fever), vivid blue (bouncer, it’s me), neon plum (dj play that song), and electric green (shake your $$ maker).
Welcome this summer season with these fashionable and flashy colors.
Essie’s newsest collection is available at Essie.com ,$8 per bottle.
So the next time you are in need of a manicure, be sure to check out Essie’s neon collection because your nails will thank you later!
With The GreatGatsby‘srecent premiere, the costumes on set have stirred up a fashion revival. The 1920s inspired accessories are making a comeback with a modern twist. This is your chance to dress the part of Daisy Buchanan with daring and glamorous accessories.
Get the Gatsby inspired look:
Shift Dress; Asos.com; $124.69
Art Deco Necklace; Forever21.com; $8.80
Metallic Sandals; Bloomingdales.com; $160
Black Stone & Crystal Embellished Headband; Shopbop.com; $66.00
Bring the movie to life and celebrate the roaring ’20s with vintage chic accessories!
Tired of your gold-rimmed aviators? Check out the latest eyewear trend: transparency. I mean, who doesn’t want to add a little something to their sunnies collection…
Attention all you festival lovers: get all decked out this festival season with vibrant colorful hair chalk! Hair chalking creates a dip-dyed look without the money or permanent commitment.
Wondering how to create this fun look?
Follow these 4 steps:
1. First, wet the pieces of hair that you want to change the color of
2. Then, grab the color chalk you want to use in one hand and a chunk of hair around 1-2 inches thick in the other hand
3. Start brushing the piece of chalk in a down-wards motion down the piece of hair
4. Continue chalking the piece of hair until the amount of color you want is visible
Blonde hair works well with pretty much any of the hair chalk hues, but reddish/peach colors compliment blonde hair the best.
Those with red hair should use light colored hair chalk. Mint green, slate blue, and yellow look the best.
Vibrant and bright shades stand out the best on brown or black hair.Pink, magenta, mint green, and turquoise are great options.
With Lollapalooza, Governors ball, and Bonnaroo just around, be sure to order your hair chalk from Free Peopleor Urban Outfitters to keep up with this summer’s hottest trend!
Looking for a hole-some addition to your wardrobe this season? Try a gym-inspired piece or two. The perforated trend is sure to please both edgy and classic dressers, making its appeal transparent in more ways than one.
The start of outdoor concerts and presence of much missed sunshine bring on the sense of excitement to pull out the jean shorts along with the rest of our summer wardrobe. A quick solution to revamping your old pair or add some detail to a boring items in your closet is giving them a little makeover. By adding glue, gems, or maybe both, one can has an easy way to create this decorated denim product.
What You Need:
Jean Shorts
White Fabric paint
Sew-on gems
Needle and thread
Spray and squirt bottle
Step-by-Step:
Pour fabric paint into the squirt bottle
Quickly scribble on your jeans with the fabric paint
Let dry
Arrange the gems on your jeans and sew into place (optional)
Customize your vary own pair by adding as little or much extra detail as you desire.
The inspiration for this decorated denim creation stems from the infamous Coachella concert in California. By taking an old pair of pants or shorts and giving them a little extra attention you can create a plethora of new outfit options for the summer.
Summer is a time to kick back, relax, and show off your style while still looking cute in the sweltering heat!American Apparel has the summer basics while still looking chic in the sun. From high waitsed jean shorts, light sweaters, cropped tops, breezy skirts, and floral printed jeans, these summer basics will really spice up your wardrobe. Celebrity Miley Cyrusis already onboard. Catch the summer trend before you return home from school. You’ll come back and wow the people you haven’t seen in a while.
Make sure to get the basics for your hot summer wardrobe.
You can never go wrong adding a little extra detail to an outfit to help dress it up or embellish your look. Popsugar.comhighlights Alessandra Ambrosio as a perfect example of this stylish trend.
Tassels are the best solution for improving an outfit you may find a tad boring. The design creates an extra flair for your outfit and adds detail to your appearance. There are a multitude of styles and designs for tassel necklaces, so plenty of options are available to dress the outfit up or down.
Here are a few design options for both casual and formal occasions.
With such a large variety of colors, lengths and designs you will be sure to find a tassel necklace reflecting your own style and personality. This is surely one accessory you will be sure to get a lot of use out of no matter the occasion.
Winter may be over, but thankfully scarves are still in style! Update your spring wardrobe with lightweight, colorful printed scarves. These effortless scarves will give your spring style that perfect finishing touch. This nifty accessory can be shaped and twisted into a variety of ways complimenting every outfit and hairstyle.
Fivedifferent ways to wear your scarf:
1. Four-in-hand Choker
Fold the scarf in half and place the scarf around the back of your neck with a loop on one side. Pull one of the ends through the loop.Twist the loop and pull the other end through the smaller loop. Tuck one of the hanging end up into the scarf around your neck then tuck the other end up.
2. Split End Scarf
Fold your scarf in half. Place the middle of your halved scarf behind your neck, with a loop on one side and the ends on the other. Then split the ends of the scarf and put one side through the loop.
3. Scarf Corkscrew
Place the middle of your scarf behind your neck. Cross the ends of the scarf in front at your chest and bring them around to the small of your back. Then tie the scarf at your back.
4. Twisted Lavalliere
Let a little bit of scarf hang off to one shoulder. Start twisting your scarf and wrapping it around your neck twice. Tuck your scarf under the twisted section and let the longer scarf strands hang down.
5. Twisted Helix Scarf Loop
Take the middle of your scarf and drape it in front of you. Wrap the ends of the scarf around your neck and back to the front. Tightly wrap the ends of the scarf around the front loop to make the twisted effect.
Add a splash of color to your spring wardrobe and give yourself a chance to change up your look. Printed head wraps are the ideal way to try a new hairstyle and flaunt your long locks of hair.
Namrata Joshipura Silk Embellished Twist Turban, South Moon Under ($28.00)
These are the perfect cure for a bad hair day or even a day of recovery after a late night. The colorfuldetail is just right to complete an outfit you would otherwise find boring. These accessories make a black shirt and leggings look trendy and fashionable.
With school coming to an end, I’m sure you are all searching for this summer’s must-haves. If you’re looking for a staple summer shoe, flat espadrilles are the shoes for you. What’s better than a chic, easy to wear shoe?
Flat espadrilles, originated from the Pyrenees, are known for their airy canvas or cotton fabric. The breathable material prevents any distinct odor from escaping your feet. The shoe provides a lightweight feel with endless comfort enabling you to walk around all day without feeling any pain.
Flat espadrilles are extremely versatile and can be paired with almost anything! They compliment fun dresses, skirts, and shorts.
GAP $29.95; gap.com
Don’t be worried about where to find a pair of flat espadrilles. These shoes are sold almost anywhere and at exceptionallyaffordable prices. Flat espadrilles advertised in People’s 2013 StyleWatch Magazine are carried in stores such as DSW, H&M, and GAP.
This trend won’t be disappearing anytime soon so spice up your summer look with a pair of flat espadrilles.
