Fashion & Style

Summertime calls for a cool hairdo and what’s better than a french braid to keep you chilling? French braiding takes a little practice and is much easier to do if you already know how to braid, or plat hair. It’s nearly impossible to French braid your own hair, so have some friends over and practice on each other and you’ll get the hang of it soon. Long hair is tedious to french braid but is somewhat easier to work with than really short hair. Hair should at least be shoulder length for your first attempt. Some people find it easier to french braid wet hair, some think dry hair is more manageable. Try both ways to see which is easiest for you.

Designer handbags are known for their quality of materials and manufacturing as well as for their classic timeless looks and functionality. However, designer handbags can also be extremely trendy and fun. Cutting edge designers are stocking the shelves with a variety of exciting features. Look for prominent logos, the addition of brighter colors, shimmer and shine, and great details that make strong fashion statements. After all, a designer handbag should get you noticed.

If there’s an easier way to have long, beautiful hair without having to sleep in rollers and bobby pins, most women will try it. With the invention of curling irons, came crimping irons which give you luscious, crimped locks simply from squeezing a handle. Crimping irons are inexpensive and are sold at most department or beauty supply stores. They look like two paddles, hinged together on one end. After plugging it in, the grates on the inside of each paddle heat up and are shaped with ridges for pressing crimps in the hair.

Your basic black clothing doesn’t have to be boring. There are so many great things about black clothing. It’s slimming for one and elegant for another. Is simple to pull together and can be worn for day or night.

Whether you live in truly cold weather in Chicago’s windy city or slightly chilly nights in California, keeping warm and looking hot is something women coast to coast want to capture, no matter where they live. Learn how to dress in layers so you’re ready for anything, vamp up the makeup and keep warm and look well, hot, despite cool temperatures.