Archive for July, 2009

Some hairstyles from the past

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

The hair of the humans has gained remarkable attention throughout the ages. It has close linkage with the fashion statement of a human being. Styling up the hair in various fashions has been the main concern of every fashion conscious people since the very beginning of civilization. Also did different civilizations and cultures shown different traits of styling the hair. Here in this article we shall discuss about this very matter and shall discuss about the various fashion trends of various civilizations from the past. It is an interesting fact that different hairstyles show different cultures of various civilizations. From the very beginning when men got the taste of civilization people are concerned about styling up their hair. We can even find signs of hair styling in the ice age.

Talking about hair styling and ancient civilizations the first name that always comes in mind is obviously the Egypt. The Egyptians were well known for their attention to beauty and cleanliness. Therefore it is obvious that they should also have their style of making up their hair. Decorating the hair was quite a common custom among the Egyptians. They used combs and hairpins since about the 4th century B.C. Egyptians had a craze for having thick hair and it was considered as a great styling therefore for that reason they often used hair extensions and wigs made of real hair and sheep’s wool. They even dyed their hair and wig in a variety of colors, with blues, greens, blondes and gold being among their favored choices. They often had their head shaved for better comfort in the heat of their climate and also to avoid lice problem and used wigs instead of having hair. They also used gold ornaments and ivory hairpins for their hair.

Besides the Egyptian people from the ancient Greece had also their own fashion of styling their hair. The hair of the women were often long and pulled back into a chignon. Many of them died their hair with henna and sprinkled gold powder on them. They were often seen to be having decorations of flower on their head. Hairdressing was much popular to the Grecians and the upper class people were often attended by slaves of they visit public barber shops for dressing their hair. Men had their hair curled tight and piled high on the head often shaped around wire frames.

Hairdressing was also popular in Rome. People from the upper class society had their hair dressed up attended by slaves or even attended public shops for doing so. They used false hairpieces to make the hair look thicker and longer. Roman women wore their hair up, in carefully arranged styles, held up with jeweled hairpins. Sometimes they also wore it down, curled in ringlets.

In Israel and other parts of the Middle East, women often kept their hair covered by fabric draped about the face like a hood. Hairstyles in the Middle East and elsewhere, in fact held deeper significance. Some cultures considered women’s long hair to be provocative that it had to be covered up or controlled in tight braids, rolls or curls.

Indian Bridal Makeup- Ravishing Look for Your Special Day

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

India is a land of colourful people, rich tradition and natural beauty. Among others the Indian marriage is a craze worldwide. All those singing, dancing, plays by the crowd are loved by people all over the world. Indian wedding is a gala affair and Indians leave no stone unturned to make the event complete memory appetite! Among others the Indian bridal makeup is also looked upon when you want to look ravishing! This Indian bridal makeup is basically heavily put so that it goes along well with the expensive gown and the heavily decorated venue.

More about Indian bridal makeup

There are many parts to the puzzle of this pride of India and to set them all in places you need to carry it out days before the actual wedding. Our skin, nails, legs, hairs- all get tarnished with daily life exposure to the sun and pollution, hot air etc. The moisture and glow is all gone and so no matter what you do the skin still remains lifeless and dull. Applying makeup into this skin will make you look ugly! So, you need special rounds to saloons- days in advance to bring your skin back to form. Mehendi, henna, pedicure, manicure etc are few of those regimes you need to attend past your big day. Also expect facials and massages to bring back the lost moisture and make the skin afresh.

Talking of the Indian bridal makeup it is mostly preferred that the makeup done is heavy. It is because of few factors namely expensive and glittery bridal gown, fully fledged yellow lights (most of the weddings are done at night), all day long photography and round the clock makeup. Wearing glittery dress with light makeup becomes a miss-matched pair. With such heavy dresses you need to team up all accessories accordingly otherwise your money on dress will go in vain. The yellow lights cut down your make up so during photography you may look dull, so you need to put on heavy makeup. Make-ups tend to vanish with time so, initial heavy layer will allow your makeup to stand up for longer duration.

Online booking of Indian bridal makeup

There are many trained makeup artists who can amaze you with what he/she can do on your looks with the typical Indian bridal makeup. All the hairstyles, make-ups for not only the brides but also other members of the family are done by these people. You simply need to contact them through their websites to have their services at your door steps. For more details kindly search the net.

Louis Vuitton Replica Handbag Sites Review

Monday, July 13th, 2009

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Custom shirts and Custom jeans Say It All

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Wearing your custom shirt and custom jeans from The Executives Closet will announce to your friends just how savvy you are when it comes to fashion. At The Executives Closet you will be the designer of your casual wardrobe and look terrific in the finished garments.

When you have shopped for shirts and jeans before you know how you would have been forced to make a selection from the choices available on the rack! Think about the possibilities of designing exactly the shirt and custom jeans you really want. Too often you have had an image of what you want and have been bored with a store’s selection. You probably want that new pair of jeans, but getting exactly the right style, color and fit seems impossible when you go to the mall.

At The Executives Closet you can sit at the computer and design your own custom wardrobe. The possibilities are endless and the process is very easy…you do not have to battle any crowds and there are no hassles and no waiting for sales help.

For your custom shirt, you will be asked to choose a fabric and pattern. If it is cotton or stripes or another fabric such as a twill, you will be able to choose for yourself. The selection screens are easy to use and you are given several choices. After determining the color and the fabric, it will be time to move on.

Let your personality shine through while designing your cuff and collar style and even the style of your pocket. Remember that this shirt is you and this is your chance to have a unique shirt to go with the jeans that your will design next.

There are a few ways to accomplish owning a great pair of jeans from The Executives Closet. You can send them your favorite pair of jeans and they will be duplicated or used as the mock-up or you can go step-by-step to design a totally different pair of custom jeans.

You will be asked to consider the wash of the fabric…stone wash and dirty wash have a different appearance, whether you want a distress look or not and then each section of the leg and fit will be of your own making. Do you want that regular fit, baggy fit or relaxed? Depending on the style that makes you feel good about donning a pair of jeans should be your first consideration. Everybody wants to feel like they look the part. Next choosing the fly, the number of pockets and the type of hem is so important.

In both instances of choosing your own special design of custom shirts and custom jeans, accurate body measurements are essential. The accurate pattern for your custom clothes cannot be accomplished unless the measurements you type in are accurate. If you know a tailor, you might invest in a visit to have some measuring done. Follow the list on The Executives Closet website and enter the most accurate numbers that you can. After all, this is your custom shirt and jeans, so they should look like they were made just for you!

A fun feminine Gucci handbag.

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Gucci handbags looks after modern girls with its multifunction cell phone and PDA slip pockets inside. And the leather trimmed zip pocket is the perfect place to stash your valuables. The tote’s interior is finished in elegant black lining emblazoned with the Gucci logo.
Girly girls will love this pretty pink patent leather purse from Gucci handbags . This fun feminine bag from the new Hysteria collection is the ideal addition to your spring wardrobe.
This handbag is made from soft Italian patent leather which falls into a gathered design for a natural look. The tie details and gold-toned Gucci Hysteria crest give this purse a regal touch, perfect for any princess.
This bubblegum pink bag is so striking, it should be the focus of your outfit. You won’t risk looking like Barbie if you pair this tote with classic colors like navy, white, black or gray.
I’m absolutely loving how the handbag has exterior zip pockets and the fringe on the pockets give the handbag a type of Prada flare to it. Some other features of the handbag includeInside zip pocket Cellphone/multifunction pocket One exterior front pocket Two exterior side pockets Turnlock closure Lightweight leather Fabric .
Here is a lilac bag alert, and this particular lilac coach bag is an amazing one. The lilac Gucci handbags that has me drooling at the moment is the Legacy flap Hobo. It’s gorgeous, stunning, and perfect for Spring.

SUBTLY SHINE WITH GUCCI CRYSTAL JOY MEDIUM TOTE BAG

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

If you’re already used to seeing the classic tanned Gucci handbags, then this Gucci Joy  Crystal Tote would definitely make of a great alternative. It still holds classic appeal on it, but it also shows freshness and modernity that makes this bag a lot more interesting.

This Gucci handbags comes in the classic tote shape and GG print pattern all throughout. What’s actually interesting about this bag is the use of lame coated canvas in grey shade, making this look really modern. gunmetal crystal GG lamé fabric with black leather trim and light gold hardware.It also has buttery black leather trim, which add richness on its overall design, plus with some light gold-tone hardware that makes this even more polished.

With dimensions of about 35 x 15 x 26 cm. 3 inches, this Gucci bag could surely carry all your essentials and whatnots for a day. Opening the clip closure would show additional open pocket, sitting on the nylon lining for extra room. This bag would be very easy to carry since it has flat double shoulder straps of seven inches drop.

And for a modern-classic Gucci purses, the price of $815 should already be reasonable enough. Besides, you know that just like other Gucci creations, this particular tote will also create timeless elegance.

Indian Fashion Shows

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

“The new collection of mine epitomizes love and beauty. It is very royal and elegant,” jewellery designer Paayal Gupta expressed. Jahanara – the new collection unveiled by Paayal enhances the aura of a woman by adding appeal and sophisticated charm. With the fusion of contemporary look and Indian story behind each piece, this Bridal collection tells the love tale of Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. “The word ‘Jahanara’ means Queen of the World and with this collection, I want every woman to feel special and important like a queen,” she added. One of the high points is the usage of interchangeable stones. Every piece is dynamic and versatile with a strong and unique individual character.” “I have used a lot of emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls and have handpicked them from various places. The pearls used in the collection are the best rounded pearls from South Asian Seas. Likewise, I have get the lustrous emeralds imported from Colombia and Zambia.”

The collection comprises necklaces, earrings and bracelets in diamonds and polkas with precious stones like emeralds, rubies and pearls. Talking about the polka, the designer said, “Since polka is something which is worn with a graceful sari, I have given it a contemporary look by hanging it with a tassel, which one can flaunt with an evening wear also. This collection is something that a mother and daughter can share throughout their life.” Accentuating on the wearability factor, Paayal has crafted pendants that can be worn both sides and the bracelets can be converted into chokers of a single piece. “My main aim was to offer luxury with value for money.” The price range starts from Rs 30,000 and goes up to a lakh, depending on the value and size of the gemstones.

Presented in a black lacquered case, with sleek design, perfect delicately rounded angles and structured with metals Chanel’s latest offering – the Rouge Allure – is a sensual lipstick dressed in gold. This ultra feminine beauty product triggers an expression of seduction with its one click of application. Formulated with a lacquered cream effect that reveals a satiny luminous finish, Rouge Allure reveals intense and maximum colour with its very first stroke. Adding intense volume to your lips, the line of lipsticks is available in a colour palette that spans from the tender most to the most sensual and from the most natural to the most sophisticated shades.

The eight shades are inspired by the engravings on China lacquer and comprise flamboyant red, precious coral, shimmering brown and powdery pink. Peter Philip Global Creative Make-up director of Chanel said, “We have augmented this range by keeping in mind the long lasting effect. This very range offers a perfect finish with its excellent hold of up to eight hours.” With the promise of keeping your lips soft and smooth for long hours, the lipsticks are enhanced by the addition of Jajoba Oil which offers exceptional comfort upon application. To achieve the perfectly defined lips one can touch upon the lip contours with Le Crayon Levres in a shade that closely matches to that of your lipstick.

Tory Burch Summer Giveaway

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Tory Burch and Palmilla have partnered together to offer an incredible summer giveaway. Enter daily and the prizes include a Tory Burch prize along with the grand prize, a Tory Burch Wardrobe and 4 night getaway at the Palmilla Resort in Cabo. This is a great way to celebrate summer! You can enter everyday to increase your chances of winning.

It’s here, it’s here, IT’S HERE!!!! The Alexander Wang Coco Duffel has decided to finally, FINALLY grace us with its presence in online stores after months of rabid anticipation from handbag enthusiasts. The bag first came to our attention months and months ago when one of its first iterations was worn repeatedly by Mary-Kate Olsen, who had obviously been gifted with a very, very early version of the bag by the designer.

And it was a brilliant move on Alexander Wang’s part - I can’t remember another bag that’s been so desperately hunted since the It-Bag heyday of Fall 2005. It disappears online virtually as soon as it’s posted, so the ShopBop link I’m about to give you may not work when you click on it. If you want the bag, though, bookmark it - that’s where you’ll be able to find it when the store restocks, as they have several times in the past day or two.

As far as the bag’s design goes, I adore it - the leather is plush and soft-looking with a ton of texture and the multitudes of gold studs that cover the bottom are both hilariously irreverent and really cool-looking. It’s not for everyone, by any stretch of the imagination, but bags with a lot of style and personality never are. Plus, for an It-Bag, the price is really reasonable; he could be charging twice as much and a lot of people would still be clamoring for it. Buy through ShopBop for $850.

Gucci Logo Weave Shoulder Bag

Friday, July 10th, 2009

I’m sure you’ve been taught about the early ancestors of the modern homo sapiens sapiens either in biology or later by watching the Discovery Channel. I’m sure also remember from Kubrick’s 2001 the 35 minute intro where the ape people eventually discovered the true functionality of large and heavy animal bones - to beat the others to pulp. There is a point that I am trying to make, so bear with me. You see, sometimes there is just that one bag that I can imagine awakens any female’s primal instincts, specifically the most basic of them all - gaining the edge over the next woman and showing her who’s the boss! Thou shalt not covet anything that is thy neighbor’s.? Screw the bitch, gimme my bag. Beat it for what it’s worth! Either way, my point is that I can see many of you ladies just going ape sh*t over the Gucci Logo Weave Shoulder Bag. Yes, this is the bag that makes you disregard potential jail time!

Expensive, shiny, bamboo, gold, Gucci. Held in tan, brown and gold, this Gucci shoulder bag features the classic Gucci logo-weave canvas with leather accents and magnetic snap closure. A large bamboo shaped ring adornes the front, leather detailing appears in front and back and the double handle, gold-toned bamboo shaped chains measure approximately 15??” in length. Dimensions: 13” wide x 8” tall x 1” base depth. Price: 2,239 dollar American. Where: BlueFly.com.

Gucci Race Medium Top Handle Handbag

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Racy and modern is the theme behind the Gucci Spring/Summer handbag line. A plethora of silver metallic can be found on many of the Gucci bags. The Gucci Race Medium Top Handle Handbag features metal plate details but is not immersed in silver. I am completely neutral about the bag, but am totally loathing the tassel details on either side. Tassels belong at the bottom of curtains and on many bags just look annoying. Black suede is the basis of the bag, which if offset by purple and red piping and metal plate detailing. Is it s a good thing or a bad thing that I am really just indifferent? Don’t love it, don’t hate it, just makes me say Ehhhh. Measurements are 9 2/5″H x 20 1/2″W x 6 1/3″D. Pre-order through Bergdorf Goodman for $2250.

As the owner of a dog I must say that your little contraption, the Gucci Dog Backpack, is not only pointless but plain stupid. Last time I checked my dog has no accessories to carry around with him, rolls in dirt, slobbers, uses his tongue as a washcloth, and eats other dogs ‘excretions’ if you will. Why on Earth does he need a backpack? Let me think it through.

Option 1) to carry treats around you may argue. Well really? My dog will eat anything, I mean anything. Give him metal, he will eat it, glasses, excretions, asparagus, and his own vomit. So seeing that dogs have a very strong sense of smell, placing a backpack on him that carries threats would inevitably have him contort his body, roll around non stop, bite, bark, and squeal until he got that bag near his mouth. He would then proceed to eat the classic GG nylon fabric, brown leather trim, and side-zip pockets until he found the treat.

Option 2) To carry his own accessories in it. Ok I did not buy one of those cute huskies from 8 Below. My dog lies in the sun and walks around the neighborhood. Is there anything so important that he will need that for? I will go out on a limb here, but I bet my dog is like most others- he is not a working dog, he is a pet.

Option 3) To make him the trendiest dog on the block. Erhmm, does he even see color? Does he need to know that there is red and green webbing on his backpack that so perfectly rests on only one side of his body? Afraid not.

For $410 (via Gucci) I think I will pass because all of the options above for why this dog backpack was even needed to be made have failed to ring a bell in my mind.

Sincerely Yours,

Purse Blog

P.S. If you really think this is the best invention ever, can you at least make it to fit larger sized dogs? I would hate for Nitro to think you have excluded him.