Women keep an eye on celebrity hairstyles even when they deny doing so. Super models and movie stars are envied and revered for their glamorous hair styles. And most of those styles come out of New York City, home to celebrity hair stylists like Garren’s posh salon in Henri Bendel. Even Oprah frequents Garren when she is in the Big Apple.

Some take their obsession all the way to the record books like John Reznikoff who holds the Guinness World Record for the “largest and most valuable collection of celebrity hair”.

Alicia Moore and Jennifer Aniston’s names are frequently quoted when the topic is hairstyle. Alicia Moore is known for her fondness for bold colors, layers, and short spiky bangs for that head-turning look.

Jennifer Aniston is yet another trend-setter that knows how to keep her name and hair on magazine covers.

How about Sarah Jessica Parker? She taught the world how to wear those cascading curls with sass and style.

The British Royal family always has a say when it comes to fashion, especially about the apparel they wear themselves. The royalty has been so particular about the quality of clothes worn especially in public. In the early 1900s, HRH Prince of Wales became a practical endorser and natural customer of fashion house Hawes & Curtis. The unconventional patronage earned Hawes & Curtis the favor not just of the royal family but also of other high-profile fashion consumers worldwide.

Designers Ralph Hawes and Freddie Curtis teamed up and established Hawes & Curtis, which is one of the modern day’s most relied on high-end fashion retailers. The first store opened in 1913 at the historic and posh Jermyn Street in London. In a matter of several decades, the company managed to strengthen and expand its portfolio of products as well as the number of its locations. Currently, the store has 22 shops scattered across the United Kingdom.

When Hawes & Curtis started, the store relied on nothing else but the sheer talent and fashion skills of its in-house designers. The brand and image of the company was upheld by its fashion sense and ability to please even the royalties. As mentioned, HRH Prince of Wales was the first fanatic of the brand. Nine years after the foundation of the company, the Prince of Wales started placing orders for blazers, lounge suits, linen shirts, flannels and even handkerchiefs. Proof of the prince’s satisfaction is his constant placement of more orders.

The prince then recommended the brand to his cousins, including Earl Mountbatten and even Viceroy of India. From then on, the name Hawes & Curtis became a brand that symbolizes and embodies the true style and taste of the aristocratic gentleman.

When King Edward VIII rose to become the Duke of Windsor, he then provided unexpected and invaluable promotion to the brand. In fact, Hawes and Curtis designed the popular spread collar fitting the unstructured tie especially and specifically for the Duke. Practically, Hawes & Curtis clothed the Duke, who instantly became the most stylish powerful man of his time. Needless to say, the brand instantly found further fame and patronage.

Movie star Fred Astaire also attempted to wear one of the royal family’s most common apparel. During the time, the transaction became a stir because Hawes & Curtis refused to provide an apparel to Mr. Astaire simply because demand for the clothing was scarce due to higher volume orders from the members of the British elite.

Now, as much as every Hawes & Curtis is available for just about anyone, not all could very well afford it. With its significant price scheme, there is no wonder that the brand is still considered an exclusive to the UK elite circle.

Hey listen up guys and gals, what is it with you all, feeling depressed over the fact that you don’t fit in with today’s modern society all because you can not afford to wear the latest in designer gear. It is not the end of the world, and yes I agree, life is one big struggle trying to make ends meet – but remember, there are people out their fighting for survival to put a crust on the table in famine stricken countries, and their only thoughts are to keep the one and only shirt on their back – rather than making a bob or two to wear a designer one with a posh label sewn on the back.

You know – and I know that not all of the latest in designer gear will suit us personally, this could be due to our size, certain colours, or purely because it is a hideous new range. Well is this not more reason to take a rain check on the outfits that already line the rails in your wardrobe and do something with them. Remember when you first purchased these garments – it would have been because you liked them at the time, so why not like them now. Do something with them, how? That is simple, start by freshening them up. A sure way of changing the look of an outfit is by the accessories you choose to wear to compliment them.

Your image will most definitely alter that dress of the sixties that you forgot you had hanging in the closet. A different hairstyle, a different shade of lipstick and in some cases another partner on your arm, (do not break off an engagement purely for this) will speak volumes.

Designer gear is for the rich and for fashion icons that live beyond their means, who then find themselves struggling to pay the bills all because they felt the need to be in fashion for the day.

Why not consider taking a few ideas from the latest in designer gear and add them to your garments. For example: take the sleeves off a jacket and replace the buttons with different coloured ones, sew a motif onto the lapel or place a brooch instead. A blouse – depending on the material can be altered to a waistcoat design. Add beads or glitter to a belt. Shoes that you find scuffed – then stain them another colour (make sure to use the right product) The options are endless to make that – once pride of joy of yours (outfit) more updated to compete with the latest designer gear, who knows your creative talent may well shine through.

Hey listen up guys and gals once again – with what you save you could donate a few pennies to the people in them famine poverty stricken countries. These poor unfortunate people know where their priorities lie and it is not with wearing the latest in designer gear.

Scarves are one of the most versatile fashion accessories to add beauty, elegance and charm to your personality.

Silk scarves are versatile because they are useful in many ways. They can protect you from cold and provide warmth when its cold out; they can protect your face and hair from direct sunlight while you are outdoors, or even act as a wristband while you engage in a game like tennis.

Scarves also serve to mask your unruly hair on a bad hair day or to spice up your simple and plain outfit when you have to attend a party right after office.

Apart from their usefulness, scarfs are also versatile in the sense that the kind of scarf you wear on a particular occasion speaks volumes about your personality and your mood — dark and heavy shades to the workplace indicates your seriousness and no-nonsense attitude, while a light colored scarf with a flowery pattern indicates that you are relaxed and in a bubbly mood.

For those who love scarves but are bored by the monotony of wearing them as headscarves, here are some fantastic suggestions on the several different ways of wearing a scarf.

Wear your scarf imaginatively and go wild!

1. Soft silky scarves can double up as a hair band by keeping your hair back in place especially if you have long hair. You can allow both the ends of the scarf to hang freely down your shoulders or your back.

2. Alternatively, you can tie a long oblong scarf loosely around your neck (somewhat like a tie but slightly loose) by making a simple knot and allowing both the ends of the scarf to hang down freely. You can wear your scarf in this style even when you are in the office. It gives a very posh, professional appearance.

3. Another simple way of wearing silk scarves and shawls is just by wrapping them around your neck and keeping it in place at the front using a brooch and shawl pin. If you do not have a brooch, you can use a ring or a scarf pin instead. This style looks especially good if you are using a silk scarf.

4. But in case you are using a long oblong scarf, then you can wear it in Grace Kelly style by wrapping the scarf around your neck once and allowing both the ends to hang down freely in front of your body with one end of the scarf hanging down from the right side of your neck, while the other end of the scarf hanging down from the left side of your neck.

5. If you are using a silk scarves, you can try tying them to the strap of your purse or handbag for a modern, fashionable look.

6. You can also try using your scarf as a belt around your waist or tie it tightly around your hips like a sash and leave a lot of it flowing freely. This looks great with a long shirt.

7. Let’s not forget, you can even tie it as a neckerchief around your throat.

8. Also, you can try tying the scarf as an ascot (like most men using scarves do).

9. Here is a different way to use your scarf. Tie one to your suitcase when checking your baggage at the airport. No longer will you be trying to figure out which bag is yours. You’ll know right away!

Undercutting has been around since the 80’s in one form or another, the “Pob”, Posh’s Bob, is a combination of an undercut and a Bob. This is how to create it.

First, split the hair into four sections, To do this, take a centre parting from the front of the head to the very back of the head, splitting the hair into two equal sections. Then take a parting from the crown of the head to the back of the ear, ideally just at the top of the ear, this will split the hair into front and back sections, do the same on the other side of the head. You should now have the hair split into quadrant sections.

We are now going to only work on the back sections. From the back of the head feel for the occipital bone, this is the lump you can feel if you stroke your hand from the crown of the head to the nape area. From the occipital bone in the centre of the head, take a diagonal section
to the bottom of the back of the ear, do this on both sides of the head, and clip the hair out of the way.

Comb down this inverted “V” section, this is the area we are going to Undercut. Cut this hair like you would a uniform layer cut, Number 6 in the DVD collection, Hairdresser-Training, making sure you leave the outline soft and “feathery”. That is your undercut done, the point of this is it is to remove bulk from the haircut and to remain “Disconnected” from the rest of the haircut.

Comb the remaining section of the back down and cut into a Graduated Bob shape, Number 5 in the DVD collection.

Texturise the back of the hair taking a little weight out of the ends so they are not too blunt, this gives the haircut a now-a-day feel, and is important to the over all finished look.

Finish the sides of the hair like a traditional Bob, but again taking some weight out of the ends to give a softer look, you can do this by using layers from the crown to the longer outline of the haircut in front of the ears, making sure you do not cut too much weight out of the outline, as you need the long length in front of the ears for the haircut to work.

Shape the fringe section to suit your client and you should have a new look for your collection.

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John Mcloughlin.

You’ve seen it on ABC’s Good Morning America, you’ve heard
that Rosie O’Donnell from The View loves it, you’ve seen it
in fashion magazines – Mothers and daughters are showing
their pride in each other like never before by hitting the
town in matching and coordinating outfits. Why is this trend
so hot right now? Here’s why:

With more and more Indian women, both young and old, going for western apparels, designers are thinking of innovative ways to attract their attention back towards the good old salwar kameez. They have thus come up with the idea of indo-western salwar kammez which, as the name suggests, is a combination of western looks in the traditional garment. This fusion of the east and west has created some truly unique looks that are very contemporary. Not only are they stylish but also very comfortable and women are lapping this style up quickly.

Making the classic look more posh is the Indo western suit which is mostly a simpler and easier-to-manage version of the older style. The main distinguishing characteristics of this style are that they may have sleeker looks in keeping with the dresses that are popular in the West. Spaghetti straps, sleeveless tops, slitted pants, deeper necklines and better fitted kurtas distinguish them from the other types of salwar kameez. The idea is to make the look sexier while maintaining the slightly coy look that salwar kameez provides. Too much of skin showing is avoided, but the design of the tops can be as interesting as you want. Also, the dupattas can be draped in different ways to show off the top better.

The indo-western salwar kurtas have very Indian designs and embroideries with very western cut and drapes. They may also have more western designs with Indian cuts. Thus, they offer a huge variety of choices and can take you from day wear to night wear easily. They are versatile enough to be worn in a casual outing or a special occasion. So, if you want to have a look that is one of a kind, you can always rely on this apparel. Whether you are in India or outside, you will be able to pull off this garment with ease.

A wide range of high end Salwaar Kameez can be bought at the most reasonable rates at online stores selling Indian merchandise, such as www.indianselections.com

Many of us over the years have grown a special fondness towards another person who can truly be placed under the category of “Best Friend”. These are those who know you inside and out. They offer you a sanctuary for sharing your innermost thoughts and weaknesses without a fear on your part of being taken advantage of. They are a breed apart from the rest of humanity and deserve our attention when the situation calls for it.

One of those situations is the anniversary birth date of this distinct and noble friend above friends. This is a time that you are given the opportunity to display your joy and gratitude regarding their existence on this earth and their profound effect on your life. It’s an annual commemoration of the benefit of being associated with this specific human being who has crossed the threshold of the common into the exclusive realm of “Best Friend”. As such, you now or will eventually need best friend birthday gift ideas to express yourself in a manner that is particular to that person. How can that be accomplished?

The internet, as you know, is a vast store of information that spans the globe. It grants you knowledge regarding political, social, consumer, educational and other types of issues on top of those. It is also a path to find unique birthday gifts online as well. There you will find the niche product that the best friend will recognize as your display of respect for his or her individuality. Your journey for a truly satisfying gift will only be successful, however, if it strikes the right chord within the recipients sphere of interests and hobbies.

Best friend birthday gift ideas will certainly pop up after going to search engines and typing in keywords or phrases that you know your best friend would find harmony with. Keyword phrases such as “gourmet chocolate”, “gardening gifts”, “bath and body products”, or simply “unique birthday gifts online” may lead you towards that one item that will speak volumes regarding your goal to grant only the best for the pal that would do the same for you. Use your imagination regarding the keywords or keyword phrases to uncover the proverbial pot of gold gift that will say it all without you saying a word.

The path of life gives us all opportunities to show our admiration towards others that have made our lives more fulfilling and worth living. Is there a certain birthday crossroads approaching that needs your attention to make a sincere statement of best wishes for a best friend? Don’t let this chance slip away for you never know if tomorrow will give you another!

Love them or hate them, birthdays are celebrated across all cultures. And along with birthday celebrations come the trials and tribulations of finding birthday gifts. If you find yourself in a bind when birthday gift shopping, consider buying a jewelry box. Jewelry boxes are great gifts because they are useful as well as personal.

Step One: Finding the Right Birthday Gifts

There are quite a few jewelry boxes out there, so it is important that you select the right one for the right person. The first thing to determine is the volume of jewelry your friend or family member has; you may know or you might have to do some creative investigating. You may want to check with their friends and loved ones. After you’ve figured out the appropriate size, you can start shopping. Is your birthday girl a glamour puss or does she love modern chic? Will she want a classic wood box or a hip leather style? If you choose wisely, she will be honored that you took the time to find the perfect gift.

Step Two: Wrapping the Perfect Jewelry Box

Once you’ve selected the perfect box, you’ll want to wrap it so that it stands out among the potentially vast quantity of gifts the recipient will receive. Shape is always a big factor in how you wrap a gift. If the jewelry box comes in its own cardboard box, you’ll be safe wrapping it with some nice paper and a topping it with a bow. Some gifts have odd shapes, so you’ll be better off having them professionally wrapped or finding the appropriate size gift bag. You can further endear yourself to the birthday girl by picking her favorite colors in which to wrap her jewelry box.

Step Three: Presenting Your Gift

One step of gift giving that is frequently overlooked is how to present your gift. You have it easy if a party has been planned, because presenting your gift to the host to set aside for the recipient is always the most appropriate approach in that setting. Make sure that you have a card affixed to your gift so that the birthday girl knows who was so thoughtful to get her the perfect jewelry box. When the party is planned for a day that is different from your friend’s birthday, you are welcome to give your gift on the actual day. Call ahead and make sure that it is okay to drop by, however. If the birthday girl is shy, she’ll feel better if you present your gift during a quiet moment; if she is more gregarious, give her the opportunity to open your gift in front of an audience. Either way, the “oohs” and “aahs” will be a sure sign that picking the perfect jewelry box was the best way to go.

Are you stuck for ideas when it comes to buying a great gift or birthday present for someone who is approaching their 30th birthday? Do you want to know how some people always seem to be able to find imaginative birthday gifts for people when the only gift idea you have managed to come up with was a last minute frenzy in a local shop or garage? If so, you will want to find out more.

Gone are the days when you just buy your friend or loved one a CD or pajama set. There are so many companies and small businesses now that are just crying out to have their products in the public domain, who really have come up with some exceptional ideas for birthday gifts and 30th birthday presents that it really does beggar belief. All that is really needed is for someone to hunt down all these fantastic gift ideas and put them in one convenient location that is accessible to everyone who has internet access and then let them browse all the wonderful ideas out there at their leisure.

For instance, your young soon to be 30 year old friend or loved one may love adventure and you think of surprising him or her with an acrobatic flight experience. Wouldn’t they be surprised. The other nice thing about experience gifts is that there is the initial surprise of opening the envelope on the day and then all the fun and anticipation of booking and waiting for the gift experience. Of course, if you would prefer, you can pre-arrange the experience gift to coincide with the date and day of their exact birthday.

If you want something romantic for a 30th birthday present, what about an engraved My Last Rolo to show your loved one how thoughtful you are and give them an everlasting reminder of this fact. The ideas that are around at the moment are really good and these companies deserve a chance of selling their unique products to ensure that the business continues.

There are also some great newspaper ideas where you can get a framed and dated Daily mail or Daily Telegraph with your friend making the front page. That should cause a giggle or two. On the same theme, there are some fantastic chariactures that are available and you can have hours of fun yourself deciding who you will turn your friend into – maybe a rock star, a movie actor or possibly a politician. The choice is yours and it is a lot of fun for a 30th birthday gift.