Jan 25 2012

Relaxed or Natural Ethnic Hair Needs Special Care

Posted by Andrew Knowles in Fashion Consultant

African American hair is the same in composition as Caucasian and Asian hair, but the way the wave patterns form can make it very vulnerable to breakage. There is no one specific wave pattern or growth pattern for African American hair, just like there are many variations for Caucasian or Asian hair. But it does tend to grow more slowly and need more moisture than other types of hair. Textures can range from very kinky to smooth, it all depends on genetics. How you care for your hair is more important than what the texture may be, and with proper care African American hair can be very beautiful.

If you use a relaxer this increases the chances of breakage even more.

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Jan 20 2012

Chicago Fire 2012 Adidas Home Football Shirt

Posted by Anna Johnstone in Fashion Vocabulary

The Chicago Fire 2012 home shirt brings more blue into the kit than previous editions.  For the first time the traditional contrast panel across the chest is in Fire Blue. It extends across the sides and into the sleeves allowing for the ClimaCool mesh to be placed for ventilation and moisture management.  Formotion technology cut lines allow the wearer freedom to move without the jersey being constricting. A traditional collar returns to the kit for the first time since the club’s 1998-99 seasons. T

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Jan 18 2012

Dress by Number: Bar Refaeli’s Red Jeans and Ankle Boots

Posted by Anna Johnstone in Fashion Vocabulary


While taking a stroll in Paris, Bar Refaeli teamed a pair of red skinny jeans with a grey blazer and black t-shirt. She finished the look with a Chanel quilted handbag and black high-heel ankle boots. Totally something I would wear! My low-cost recreation is below.

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Jan 18 2012

Beautyfix Pick: Kelly Teegarden Organics Eye Cream

Posted by Andrew Knowles in Fashion Consultant

Attention natural and organic beauty product junkies: Beautyfix has the best eye cream this season! Its an absolute must-try! Kelly Teegarden Organics Vitality Rose and Cucumber Eye Cream offers everything you could possibly want in an anti-aging eye treatment and nothing you don’t: no chemicals, no parabens, no harmful anything. Just awesome, natural, good-for-your-skin ingredients that work to fight the visible signs of aging. A win all around!

If you’ve never used any of the wonderful formulations Kelly Teegarden Organics has to offer, well, you’re in for a treat. (I’m

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Jan 17 2012

Colorful, Edgy + Spontaneous Goodness

Posted by Makayla Chataway in Fashion Zone

What a week ahead!

I am really looking forward to styling my fabulous clients! It is sure to be a week filled with lots of color, a little bit of edge, spontaneity, and, of course, loads of fun!

While most of the week will be spent styling one-on-one, you can also catch me this Wednesday on Charlotte Today sharing various ways we can erase years from our face. Good stuff. Doable stuff. 

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