PONY TAIL

The simple pony tail, seen in countless shows has become one of the best beauty trends for this season. High or low, curled or straight it's easy and a nice change from your "always left down" hair. Not to mention it's a great quick fix for those bad hair days. It's great for this season with all the layering of jackets and scarves, a great pony tail will not only bring out your face but become part of your outfit and create a put together look. 

Here are some fantastic products for your next pony tail look. Whether you want your hair to be thick, shiny, straight or curled, here's all of the products that will make your next pony tail you're statement look. 

Aveda 'be curly' Curl Enhancing Spray

Living proof 'No Frizz' Nourishing Styling Cream

Kiehl's Since 1851 Heat-Protective Silk Straightening Cream
Fekkai Glossing Cream

Living proof 'Full' Body Boosting Thickening Cream for All Hair Types
Aveda 'air control' Hair Spray

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | SHEER

From left: Christian Wijants | Antonio Marras | Tocca | Tess Giberson | Cushnie et Ochs | Alberta Ferretti | Balenciaga 

The sheer craze this coming up spring has been endless! When you think sheer, it could go incredibly wrong or incredibly chic. This here, are chic ways of tackling the new trend. It has the right amount of sex appeal without screaming for THAT kind of attention. It's the "I'm covered, yet NOT!" trend. You're completely covered, but the sheer notes add that pop of unexpected element that ties everything together. 

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | FULL SKIRTS

From left: Organic by John Patrick | Tanya Taylor | Alberta Ferretti | Tod's | Fausto Puglisi | Zimmermann | Osman

It's full, it's classic, it's chic, it's the full skirt trend that we've seen numerous times during fashion week. It's the fabulous way of creating a lady-like look with just the snap of the finger (poof...) it's a full skirt. It creates shape for the not so curvy gals and it oozes femininity and class. You could pair this skirt with just about anything! Leather jacket, crop top, dress shirt, I mean, the possibilities are endless. The full skirt will be one of your stables for spring and it's going to be an essential piece in your closet! I promise you!

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | CROP

From left: Organic by John Patrick | Philipp Plein | Ports 1961 | Tanya Taylor | Peter Som | Alberta Ferretti | Jil Sander 

One of the most crazed and favored trends is the crop top trend and I'm sure many of us are thrilled to see the 90s crop continue for Spring 2014. The trend came down the runway at countless shows and each crop top was paired with many different bottoms. Full skirts, a-line skirts to wide leg pants, it's a great way to mix up your style. Not only for next spring, but for this fall/winter as well!

Dare to bare! 

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | PEAK-A-BOO BOTTOMS

From left: Jason Wu | Max Mara | Sportmax | Antonio Marras | Trussardi | Chadwick Bell | Erdem

The peak-a-boo bottoms, as I like to call it! It's an unexpected bottom that is showing off the legs that yo mama gave you (and possibly your bum)! A sheer cut-out revealing a subtle hint of leg that is just teasing us all, OR the whole entire skirt is just plain sheer! Two different ways to peak-a-boo. I mean wearing a sheer bottom could be a lot cooler and breezy for next spring so it could work for climate purposes. But, let's really think about it, how many of us will rock the "I'm wearing a skirt that you can see my underneaths covering my whoo-ha & hee-hee through my skirt," skirt?

Confidence will absolutely have to come into play and who knows maybe I'll rock one with my head held up high, while I strut up and down the supermarket! And with confidence may I add! 

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | MINIMAL

From Left: Iceberg | Max Mara | Ports 1961 | Jil Sander | Josie Natori | Tess Giberson | Proenza Schouler 

Another frequent trend on the runway for Spring 2014, the minimalism trend. The effortless chic with minimal touches. It's clean and crisp, no need for over accessorizing or over the top prints and materials. It's the quintessential way of saying "action speaks louder than words," or should I say "clothes speak louder than words." It's the fashion equivalent of making everyone see that the minimal get up tells people more about the person before they even speak. The simple and confident way of saying "I don't need to fuss with anything else, I'm good as is." 

That's complete and utter confidence, no? 

SPRING 2014 RTW TRENDS | ALL WHITE

From left: Rachel Zoe | Gianfranco Ferre | Marni | Philipp Plein | Ports 1961 | Mulberry | Ralph Lauren

Fashion week from New York, London, Milan to Paris there has been a reoccurring trend, the ALL WHITE trend. Head to toe with a clean and crisp hue to brighten up spring/summer 2014. The fresh hue appeared at countless shows and each designer created their own twist.

I do love an all white outfit and it's only natural to be excited like a kid in a candy store over this trend. You don't have to wait till next year to rock the all white ensemble. An all winter white get up is in our near future!

More Spring 2014 RTW Trends to come!

GLAMOROUS GRUNGE

Ph: Elle UK

A popular beauty trend we've been seeing for spring/summer 2013 is the glamorous grunge look. Undone and tousled hair was a way of showing effortless chic. It looks effortless, but in fact hair stylists had to create this undone look for fashion shows like Giles, Kenzo and Marni. It wasn't as easy as waking up and looking grunge ready. The glamorous edge is a popular way of showing you don't care, yet you do! It's quite different from beachy hair, because that creates a bronze beach bombshell quality to your entire look. This is more of a put together and polished grunge hair. It sounds odd but it works! It's very model esque don't you think?

Here are some great products and tools to create your tousled look:



Sultra 'Bombshell' Curling Rod (1 inch)
Aveda 'control force' Firm Hold Hair Spray
Aveda 'light elements' Texturizing Creme

Here's a great video of Adam Reed creating the "beautiful, easy 'morning after the night before' texture in your hair..." (here)

SLEEK & GLOSSY STRAIGHT TREND

Ph: Elle UK

Sleek and shiny straight hair has been one of spring/summer's popular beauty trend. We've seen the straight and glossy hair look at shows like Costume National, DSquared2 and Jill Stuart. An effortless chic hair style with a hint of movement to make the not completely effortless look, look effortless. 

Here are some great hair products to create these sleek hair looks:

Kiehl's Since 1851 Heat-Protective Silk Straightening Cream
Aveda 'smooth infusion' Glossing Straightener
Kiehl's Since 1851 Weather-Proof, Shine-Enhancing Nonaerosol Spray

TREND | CLASHING STRIPES

Stripes, stripes, and more stripes! One of the recent trends done in a different way...clashing! The stripes are put together with different textures and colors to make the look not only different but fun. In a way it goes together without it being too loud or over-the-top. It has all the great quintessential qualities to make this a perfect summer outfit; crop top, sunnies, sandals, statement necklace & bag, and of course the thing that brought it together, the stripes! It's still scorching out, so have fun with it and wear your stripes. Clashing stripes that is.

Get the look...

Zara striped skirt

Chinese Laundry sandals

Topshop top

Illesteva sunglasses

Tonya Hawkes lucite box clutch

Shourouk necklace

TREND | SPORT CHIC

There are times when you're just not craving heels and tight clothing on your body. You want to look chic to be able to walk out of the house without people throwing garbage at you, yet comfortable enough to satisfy your current state of mind. So, it calls for a sport chic look that will make you feel at ease (because you won't look like a bum) & happy (because you're not on display with high heels and clothes SO tight that your eyes are about to pop). 

This look is perfect for errands, causal movies during the week, shopping, & casual lunches with the gals. How chic is this though, honestly! It's practically screaming your name, it has the appropriate qualities of leather & cotton jersey. And, the best part is that you're still on trend. 

On a side note, I am in love with the leather backpack & leather trainers. It goes together like a perfect fashion marriage, yet it's not too overwhelming. Those two are definitely on my wishlist! 

 Jet Set Sue Shorts
The Row Backpack
Helmut  Cotton-jersey sweatshirt
Lanvin Cap-toe trainers
Karen Walker Eyewear Deep-freeze sunglasses

TREND | PJ CHIC

 Where do I even begin? 

Pj shorts are comfortable yet chic enough to play it up and transform them into something more than just pj shorts. Here's a way to transform your sleepy shorts into chic shorts with a great silk button up, the right accessories to make your day that much better. 

Thakoon Addition PJ Short

Valentino Rockstud Va Va Voom crystal stud bag

Valentino Rockstud point-toe shoes

Lala Berlin 'Siwa' tunic

Celine Preppy sunglasses

TREND | DENIM

Elle Macpherson looking airport chic in her all denim ensemble. So here, I give you a denim look that will make you weak in the knees. Enjoy!

Chloe Marcie tote bag

Frank & Eileen Barry denim shirt

Adriano Goldschmied 'Nikki' relaxed skinny jean

Thierry Lasry Angely square-frame sunglasses

Lanvin bowed leopard loafer

CHANEL COUTURE FW 13-14 BACKSTAGE

Ph: Vogue Italia

Chanel Couture FW 13-14 Show had Karl Lagerfeld's amazing work walk down the catwalk as usual. But, the action of course always starts backstage with makeup artists, hair stylist, and models working  to get the look together before the show. As much as I am in love with the runway looks and how each model works their strut. I will always be fascinated with what happens backstage and how everyone is  preparing for the grand unveiling of the designers' latest collection. 

Backstage today had a lot of thick brows (which I adore) and rings, rings, rings! 

SUMMER WHITES

This season calls for fresh manicures & a sleek coat of white paint. There's nothing better than a luxurious time at the nail salon and walking out like a new woman. One of the most popular trends for S/S '13 can be something fun for your the next mani/pedi trip.

+ Karlie Kloss backstage at Rag & Bone

+ Alessandra Ambrosio's white coat

+ Chanel Eastern Light $30

+ NARS in Ecume $19

+ OPI $9