This article was published in +977 (a Nepalese Lifestyle Magazine in Australia) in July-Aug 2012 issue.
Winter in Sydney is really cold this year and in this cold weather, your coat is the most important item in your wardrobe. I know it can be really dull to see only grey and black coats everywhere but you don’t need to be one of them. With some smart colour choices, it is very easy to brighten up your day.
If you are wearing single toned dress or black trouser and top, enliven it with a bold colour coat. The colours that are “in” this winter are mustard, dark purple and red. If you are wearing a dress, a colourful stocking, a colourful scarf, bold jewelleries or a colourful bag will definitely polish up your look. There is also the option of going with colourful jeans. Invest in some colourful clothing and you won’t have to worry about drab winters anymore.
I went shopping last night as I needed to go for a birthday party tonight. I am wearing coloured denim and I wanted a chunky necklace to go with it.
To my surprise, it looks like this spring is going to be full chunky necklaces. Every place that sells accessories has them in all kinds, colours and styles on display. From floral accents and multicolour gemstones to layered pearls and bib necklaces; I had array of choices. I ended up buying a beaded one.
I am so happy to see them everywhere. I have got 5 now so I will be wearing them everywhere. I bought a couple of them from Dubai and UK during my Europe trip :).
I can transform my wardrobe with a single accessory now. I really love them as you can wear them as your only accessories and you will still look stylish. With these kinds of necklaces, it is best to avoid earrings and bracelets. Keep it minimal and it will work perfectly.
It goes well with jeans as well as dresses and skirts. It can definitely embellish the plainest tops and dresses.
I have seen them on my favourite fashionista Sarah Jessica Parker as well as many other celebrities. Loving their looks.
Today at work I wore a necklace as well; it is not a big statement necklace but quite a good size for work.
I am loving all the pretty prints in Prabal Gurung’s Pre-fall 2012 from sunglasses to shoes along with kaleidoscope pattern on dresses, dark and bold pattern with a mix of amazing silhouettes/textures from Fall 2012 and bright colourful candy-colour mixture of modern silhouettes, laser-sharp tailoring, asymmetry, and florals from Resort 2013 collections.
PRABAL GURUNG PRE FALL 2012
PRABAL GURUNG FALL 2012
PRABAL GURUNG RESORT 2013
Also, a lot more celebrities are wearing Prabal Gurung and I am so happy to see that. His success has rocketed through the sky in the last few years and yet he is still humble and grounded to his roots. Prabal Gurung is always eager to convey that he was incredibly proud to share his Nepalese heritage and that he never forgets his country. From press interviews to professional endeavours it is true that Prabal Gurung has maintained close ties with Nepal and he mentions Nepal in almost every interview .
Recently Anne Hathaway wore R13 White Jersey Hand Draped Gown with Tulle Corset to Batman premier. Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Zoe Saldana, Barbara Bush Ashley, Greene, Olivia-Palermo, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Rachel Weisz, Hailee Steinfield,,Sonam Kapoor and Ginnifer Goodwin were seen donning Prabal Gurung dresses as well.
One day I dream of wearing a Prabal Gurung dress as well and hope my dream will come true soon 🙂
First let me make it clear that I am not paid by the company to advertise this product but I loved it so much that I am sharing this with all of you out there.
I saw the ad for VS Sassoon Big hair on TV and decided to give it a shot. It cost me AU$ 89.99 and it is worth every cent. I just love the product.
I have very fine and thin hair. So after I wash my hair, unless I blow dry it properly, it remains very flat. Also as I use hair straightening iron, it becomes flat and doesn’t look so good. But when I used VS Sassoon Big hair, it really worked for me. I think it is a really clever way to add volume to the hair as blow drying on my own never gives the salon result I want. VS Sassoon Big hair gives incredible bounce and volume to my hair and is so easy to use.
It’s so much easier to dry my hair using this as it has both a dryer and brush in one. Even easier is how the brush turns for you, making it absolutely effortless to dry hair.
Hope you guys will love it as well once you try it.
Here is some information from the website.
Featuring a rotating motorised brush, the barrel-style hair styler spins effortlessly in your hands as you take it through your hair, evenly brushing your strands and injecting volume as it goes. The VS Sassoon Big Hair Styler (VS2775A) combines the benefits of a hairdryer with a hairdresser’s skilful flick of the wrist, which means that you can kiss goodbye endless hours of straining whilst trying to blow-dry your ‘do like the pros.
The soft bristles on the brush work to create optimum shine and smoothness, while the ceramic barrel ensures hair glides smoothly over the brush, creating volume and movement as it goes.
Steps to get the perfect big hair
Wash and condition your hair as usual and comb before using styler to detangle.
If you have long or thick hair you may find it quicker and easier to use a hairdryer first, to rough dry your hair and remove excess moisture. For added volume , turn your head upside down as you dry.
Once hair is 80% dry, you should start to create your style using the Big Hair Styler.
Ensure you section your hair using clips before styling.
Take a hair section approx. 2.5cm – 5cm wide to start styling with.
Slide the on/off temperature switch to either the low or high heat setting.
Place the styler under the section of hair, close to the roots and brush through the section to remove tangles (without brush rotating).
For added volume at the root of the hair , hold the brush in place at the root (hair section is draped over top of brush) for a few seconds.
Move the brush through the hair section (hair is draped over top of brush), towards the ends and as you reach the end of the hair section, start to rotate the brush away from your head by pressing and holding the appropriate rotation direction switch.
As you do this it is important to resist the rotation of the brush by pulling the brush downwards. The brush should be rotating through the section of your hair (without the hair becoming wound round the brush head if you are holding the styler with the correct tension against the hair) to create a brushing effect as it dries and styles the hair.
IMPORTANT! It may take several attempts to perfect this technique. If the brush spins too quickly and hair wraps around the brush head, simply release the rotation button and remove from the hair. Use the low heat setting (low brush speed) and practise rotating the brush on the lower ends of your hair until you feel comfortable with the styling action. If hair continues to wrap around the barrel you need to increase the downward tension. It is important to section your hair before styling and style section by section to get the best results.
For even more volume, allow the brush to rotate, winding the entire section of the hair around the barrel, release the rotation switch and leave in the hair for a few seconds.
To release the section of hair, press and hold the opposite rotation button to unwind the hair section.
Repeat for each hair section.
After use switch off and unplug the appliance.
Allow the styler to cool before storing.
Place the protective brush shield over the brush head to protect the bristles.
Tips
For fine hair types or to gain extra volume use a volumising mousse in your hair while damp before styling.
To define layers and give shape to styles , follow step 9 and repeat through the section.
To add volume to the roots and body through the top section of the hair, follow steps 7 to 9 but using an upward motion.
For long lasting results, follow steps 10 to 14 but then slide the on/off switch to the cool setting for a few seconds, this will set the hair.
It is still Autumn here but it feels like winter already. I think you already know that I hate winter as I have written that every time I get a chance. I feel that there is so much less time these days that it feels like I need 30 hours in a day. By the time I leave work, the sun has set and by the time I reach home, it is dark already. It really annoys me that I feel too lazy to do anything or even workout. All I want to do is curl up in front of the TV.
Anyway, I can rant as much as I want but still nothing’s gonna change so I better get back on track on what I originally meant to write in this post.
Mustard colour seems to be famous this autumn. I have seen coats, jackets, tops, dresses, skirts, shoes and accessories such as belts, bags or scarves in this colour and I am loving it all. As I am not very fair I thought the colour wouldn’t suit me but I bought a dress just to check and I am in fact loving it. It is a big statement colour and it really looks good with every skin type.
Also I saw lots of celebrities rocking this colour.
So if you’re thinking of buying a statement piece this season, go for anything in shades of mustard. This colour instantly livens up any outfit and trust me you will love it 🙂
Just remember:
Even a dash of mustard livens up the dullest outfit, so introduce the colour with accessories such as belts, bags or scarves.
Mix different tones. Burnt orange with flecks of yellow and brown will create a warm look and complement a fading tan.
A bright yellowy mustard works best on textured fabrics such as ribbed jumpers or pleated skirts.
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