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hair trend: SIDE PARTS

Fall 2012 Hairstyle Trend: The Side Part 

Regardless of hair texture and length, or whether worn with a ponytail or wispy bangs, side parts 

are the latest look for Autumn!

autumn / winter hair trend: THE PONY

THE NEW PONYTAIL...
is looped, bumped, ponytails look unfussy yet refined.
Take a visual cue from these backstage shots and recreate a ponytail that works for you!

autumn / winter trend: THE BUN

ONE OF THE BIGGEST TRENDS ON THE AUTUMN / WINTER 2012 CATWALK WAS THE BUN...

If you want to feel ladylike, this is the perfect 'do for you. From loose, romantic buns (Dolce & Gabbana) and messy knots to chic chignons (Rochas) and glamorous twists, the fall/winter 2011-2012 season seems to be all about updos.  For a Chanel knot, start by parting your hair to the side and make a loose pony. Next, roll up and pin in place below the ear. 

 Old Hollywood was also spotted in the Badgley Mischka collection. In fact, the 1940s and 1950s, as well as classic films such as 'All About Eve' and 'The Women' were the designer's main sources of inspiration. Therefore, hairstyles followed the same note of classiness and drama, a deep side parting with hair twisted on both sides combined together at the back in a simple bun. 

 At Luca Luca and Carolina Herrera buns were sexy and refined. Absolutely adorable are the sophisticated looks that have a dressed and polished aspect. First, it was the circular bun with French pins placed into the sides at Luca Luca. 

Then, it was the chic horizontal bun at Herrera with a sleek, low part and hair swept across the side of the face and folded back.

However you style your bun, it's the ultimate go-to glamour style for a quick hair fix. 

{Pics: Become Gorgeous}

happy WEEKEND

WISHING YOU THE HAPPIEST WEEKEND...

love the Mana girls

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hair inspiration: MICHAEL KORS FALL 2012

LOVING THIS UNCOMPLICATED BUN AT MICHAEL KORS FALL 2012...

TO DIY: Rake your fingers through your hair and secure with an elastic band at the nape of your neck. Wind the ponytail into a knot and pin the style into place, leaving the ends out.

{Source: Allure}

fashion week trend: THE WRAP PONYTAIL

ANOTHER EASY-TO-COPY TREND FROM FASHION WEEK ~

the 'wrap ponytail' which debuted at Tracey Reese's Fall 2012 show just recently... 

 Here are tips to recreate these ponies from the runway: 

 1. Apply a root-boost spray and mousse, then rough-dry hair for tons of texture. 

 2. Back-comb your roots to add lift and set with hairspray. 

 3. Curl random sections with a small (1 3/4-inch) curling iron, leaving the ends straight. Mist lightly with dry shampoo to give hair a matte finish. 

 4. Gather a small centre section and fasten at your nape into a low ponytail. 

 5. Take the remaining hair and twist both sides back and fasten with hairpins into a low ponytail, wrapping the base of the pony with hair. 

 6. Leave face-framing strands loose and tuck some behind your ears for a messy, touchable look.

Perfect for every day or for a special occasion, like a wedding!

fashion week trend: THE WET LOOK

WE'RE LOVING THIS TREND RECENTLY SPOTTED ON THE CATWALK...

SLEEK, high-shine ponytails at Donna Karan Collection, damp tousled waves at Alexander Wang and product-soaked chignons at Chanel - wet-look hair was one of spring/summer 2012's biggest beauty trends. 

 From a touch of gloss at Giambattista Valli to slick wet roots at Mugler, products were used liberally for high-shine finishes. So, whether you're looking to update your ponytail or discover a new way to wear your chignon, take inspiration from spring's best wet-look hairstyles.

{Source: Vogue}

trend alert: THE LOOP

THIS STYLE {STRAIGHT FROM THE CATWALK} IS SO SIMPLE AND ELEGANT...

These low loops have been big at all the Fall Fashion Week shows ~ and although they may have appeared effortless, they were also pretty and polished—the definition of a good hairstyle. 

TO DIY: Rake Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream through dampened hair (to tame frizz and smooth strands) and blow dry hair. Create a centre part, then scrape your hair into a low ponytail, only taking the tail halfway through the elastic, finishing it off with a piece of hair wrapped around the band. Finally tug on the outer edges of the loop, forming a triangular shape.

Gorgeous!

{Source: Allure}

hair trend: MARC JACOBS 2012

THE TUCKED-UNDER PONY...

The ponytail-meets-bun look at Marc Jacobs created serious buzz at the 2012 collections!

To achieve it, sweep hair back high and off the face (no part necessary). Flip the ponytail forward and pin with a thin clip about two inches from the base. Then flip the ponytail back down toward the nape of the neck and secure with a second clip to create the new-look bump.

we heart DIOR IN PORTOFINO

DIOR'S CRUISE COLLECTION'S 2O12 CREATIVE...

loving the hair, make-up, fashion  & love Portofino!
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catwalk HAIR

PERFECT ON THE CATWALK & PERFECT FOR THE WEEKEND... 

The new way of wearing the trend was seen at Emilio Pucci, where tousled, side-parted hair was gathered into super-low ponies a few inches from the ends. The look was also seen at Clements Ribeiro, and at Viktor & Rolf, where it was tied with a neat little ribbon or a gorgeous silk scarf. 

{Pics: Style.com}

hair love: STELLA MCCARTNEY S/S '12

LOVING THE HAIR @ STELLA MCCARTNEY S/S 2012, IT'S PERFECT FOR SUMMER!

Here's the insider info...

Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman looked no further than McCartney herself to get inspiration for the high and tight chignons. "What can I say? It's just Stella," he said of the bun that he swept up at the crown, coiled, and pinned to hold. Breaking out a blush brush to go over a layer of hair spray he had spritzed onto the sides to create sleekness without any harsh lines, Souleiman used his fingertips to rake hair back from the hairline, manipulating slight grooves along the surface. 

Simple as it all seemed, there was definitely a point of view to the style. "Get rid of that Alberta Ferretti stuff—it's way too romantic," Souleiman advised a member of his team to emphasize the "very chic, but slightly tougher and more masculine" message.

{Source: InStyle}

fashion fave: ISABEL MARANT

A SNEAK PEEK OF ISABEL MARANT'S

Spring/Summer 2012 collection...

loving!

rocking out with ABBEY LEE

ONE OF OUR FAVE MODELS, ABBEY LEE...

loving her bardot-esque hair!

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milan fashion week HIGHLIGHTS

FANTASTIC FROCKS & FANTASTIC HAIR ~

enjoy!

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hair trend: CAROLINA HERRERA NY FASHION WEEK

LOVING THE HAIR @
Carolina Herrera's New York Fashion Week SS12 collection!

Key artist: Orlando Pita for Orlo Salon using Moroccanoil 

The Look: A graceful looped ponytail to compliment the elegant look of Carolina's designs. Hair was shaped into a triangular form and balanced with a wide wrap of hair at the nape of the neck. The hair was parted in the middle with loose soft strands falling naturally around the ear.

pony{tail}s on PARADE

PONYTAILS WERE A HUGE TREND AT FASHION WEEK...

From Valentino with its chic ponytail, to Gucci with it's frizzy hair with feather details, or Balmain with a low ponytail, to Proenza with a messy version and Dries Van Noten with its gold band detail... 

the classic ponytail, with a twist, is the look this year! 

behind the scenes: SASS & BIDE

A SNEEK PEEK LOOK @
sass & bide Spring/Summer 2012 at the Royal Opera House in London on Friday.

hair trend: THE SILVER BARETTE

ONE OF THE BIGBEST HAIR ACCESSORIES AT NY FASHION WEEK IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE CHEAPEST...

The simple silver barette!  {Yes, the silver barette you can get from the chemist for about $4!}

 It's showed up at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 collection and looked amazing...

It is the perfect accessory to update the understated ponytail and so simple to use!