Thursday 27 March 2014

BIG SPRING TREND: WHITE HOT MANICURES!

If you're not quite into out-there nail art but crave something a tad more interesting than a simple nude nail, this spring's whiteout trend might just be the solution to your manicure woes.

The crisp and clean white mani hit the spring 2014 runways and served up one of the most streamlined looks we've seen in a while.

At Nanette Lepore, the look was a short, natural nail with a stark blanche nail. The look at Calla had a retro surfer vibe. A snow white nail let the pastel garments shine. Although Cushnie et Ochs opted for a pointed tip with a silver stripe, a solid white background made the other manicure elements pop.

The nails at Prabal Gurung were so frothy white, we were seeing clouds.

Get this hot-off-the runway look at home with some of our favorite eggshell polishes.

Deborah Lippmann's Amazing Grace is a pure white cream lacquer that's as clean and simple as the song it was named after. Marshmallow by Essie  is a delectable creamy white hue, perfect for any classic French mani. Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Spirit is a milky white polish we just can't get enough of.

Monday 3 March 2014

PORTIA DE ROSSI BROUGHT SHEER ELEGANCE TO THE RED CARPET!

While her wife, Ellen DeGeneres, was preparing for her second turn hosting the Academy Awards,Portia de Rossi shined on the red carpet, dressed in a Naeem Khan halter gown from the designer's Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Though lacking in color, the dress is certainly not short on sex appeal, thanks to its laser-cut design and nude underlay. 

The actress swept back her short hair and added a gold clutch and beaded cuff to her look. She kept her makeup minimal, which was a great move; a dress like this--complete with beaded details and a cinched waist--really doesn't need much more.

We've spotted other celebrities with a similar look, including Megan Gale, Jennifer Lopez, and Regina King.

It certainly was a red carpet trend.

WHAT TO WEAR WITH WHITE PANTS!

NOW TRENDING: BLACK BIRDCAGE VEIL HATS!

When Rita Ora wore a cheeky chantilly lace face veil and headband hybrid to Carine Roitfeld's Mademoiselle C Cocktail Party during Paris Fashion Week last October, we knew we'd see many more interpretations of the ladylike look over the months to come.

Looks like our prediction finally came to fruition—along with one or two appearances on fashion-forward fashionistas at NYFW a few weeks back,Rihanna happens to be the latest boldface name to step out with mesh netting daintily covering her darling face.

The edgy hair accessory RiRi wore to the Givenchy Fall 2014 runway show wasn't nearly as flirty and feminine as Ora's. However, the risque R&B starlet's fascinator was traditional in that it was fashioned with fishnet, but individual in that it was paired with a backwards baseball cap. So unexpected and wrong—it was actually right.