Shades of a New Trend: A Goddess Headpieces

I'm going to be honest here and just put this out there, but the truth is I'm not a Kardashian fan. I remember when the show started how I sat down with my friends and enjoyed the season premiere with hotdogs and cola. Then the Kardashian movement started and it just became way too much for me to handle. It was a good entertainment, but please just leave it there. I know many of you will probably hate me now, but that’s just my opinion (along with millions of people who voted her ‘most annoying person’).

Despite my dislike for this family (although I really love their lifestyle) I have to admit that this family is known for being trendsetters – especially Kim. Something that drew a lot of attention aside from her signature looks (smoky eye) was her diamond hairpiece at her wedding. I personally loved it. Since then this hairpiece has been getting a lot of attention.

House of Harlow 1960 has a wide collection of these types of hair accessories with 1, 2, and even 3 chains. These were worn by different celebrities, but are also a bit pricy. ASOS also had a very beautiful one for $14.38 but are currently out of stock. You can also check The Trend Boutique (HOH webstore) for more of these designs. 

Here are some from the House of Harlow by Nicole Richie. 

If you know where you can buy them for fewer pennies let me know.

Fashion Bloggers Are Taking Over The Fashion World

Coco Chanel, a well respected woman in the fashion industry, once said: "A fashion that does not reach the streets is not a fashion”.

Designers construct a collection with consumers in mind of course, but there is a selective group in these consumers that can’t be taken for granted.

In December 2006, fashion blogs were recognized by Vogue in an article about their significance. In Jan 07, the Daily Mail published an article on the fashion blog stars advising readers to "Forget waiting for the monthly glossies, the sharpest fashion advice is now online". Fashion Bloggers are now seated at the front row of highly prestigious designers and next to important personages like Anna Wintour (come on how amazing is that)

These bloggers are a trusted source of inspiration and information for fashion lovers. They create a very genuine story about their view on fashion. More importantly is that most of these blogs are written by real people and most of the times not influenced or paid from sponsorship. Fashion bloggers kind of generate the hype around a specific designer or trend. They can popularize a product with little or no marketing budget.


Bloggers are creating a movement that just can’t be ignored.

The A, B, C of Fashion

Every industry has their own language and same as all the others the fashion industry also has its own secret language. You may have heard (maybe even used) words like couture, vintage or fishtail skirts, but do you know what they really mean? If not, don’t worry. For this post I collected some terms frequently use under the fashion community.  Maybe this will help us all look like ‘fashion smarty-pants’ in front of all our friends.

A-Line: A dress/skirt that is narrower at the top and gradually widens out to the bottom (just like an A-shape). Helps flatter the bottom of heavy figures.

Androgynous: A gender-bending look, neither male nor female but a combination of both.

Avant-garde: Ahead of its time, comes straight off the runway

Classic: A fashion that retains general acceptance over an extended period of time

Faux pas: This is something you never want people to use when referring to your clothing choices. Literally “a misstep”, the word faux pas is commonly used to refer to a fashion no-no. There are about a dozen fashion faux pas you want to avoid, like wearing flip-flops with a couture dress or wearing dress shoes without socks.

Haute Couture: High fashion, handmade, staggeringly expensive one of a kind piece that often require three fittings. To qualify as an haute couture piece a garment must follow several strict guidelines. For a label or business to qualify as a couture house it must belong to the Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture in Paris.

High Fashion: Items that are the very latest or newest fashions. They are usually innovative, expensive and of fine quality.

Kitsch: A style incorporating elements from popular culture.

Mass Fashion (volume fashion): Usually accounts for the majority of sales in the fashion business. Sometimes said to be "homogenized” because they are produced in such large quantities and accepted by such a mass of people that they seem to be alike, even though produced by many different companies.

Pret-a-porter: This term stands for “ready to wear”. It refers to factory-made clothing that are mass-produced and sold off the rack. These days, even haute couture fashion houses are now offering their own RTW lines, as this business model allows for a faster and better return of investment.

Thrifted: Basically, thrifting means you scour for vintage clothing that are still good enough to wear and use. Some thrifted clothes need a bit of sprucing up or repair. A lot of hard-core thrifters find adventure in looking for great “thrift scores”. You might be familiar on thrifting blogs.

Vintage: A trend in fashion now that references designs and other details from bygone eras from the 1920's unto the 70's. 

Was it educational enough? Let me know.

Bloggers Boot Camp: Make it Better

Do you ever have those days when you don't know what to write or if what you are writing is good? Well I'm having those days for a couple of weeks already.

I just feel that I'm missing something, that there is a glitch in my blog that is holding me back. What it is, I don't know yet. I take my blog very seriously, but these days I've been so busy that I barely have time to write a post (just take a look at the dates below each post).

Anyways I’ve been reading some post lately on how to improve your blog, so I decided to start a Blogging Boot Camp. Since I have two weeks free, I’m going to take some time in these two weeks to work on my blog. I hope it will help. If you’re having the same problem as me, I suggest you to join me in my little boot camp.

For this boot camp I took some guidelines from these links below. Basically I’m going to buy like a little notebook – you know those writers (inspiration) notebooks – and use it to pour my blogging heart out. Read all these articles to know what to do. Let me know if you’re joining my boot camp, and if you have any other approach to this situation. Use any of my social media’s to keep in contact with me.

http://heartifb.com/2011/10/14/6-tips-for-finding-your-blog-niche/
http://heartifb.com/2011/10/07/blogging-helps-you-accomplish-more-than-you-think/
http://heartifb.com/2011/09/29/if-you-wouldnt-blog-for-free-then-why-blog-for-money/
http://trendalertdaily.com/tag/31-days-to-build-a-better-fashion-blog/

Sweetness for the eyes ♥ 003: Outfits Here and There

The Perfect Way to Layer this Fall

Mix a Maxi Skirt and a Mini Jacket
This style is all about proportions. To make her trendy, long skirt look sexy and sophisticated, Rachel Bilson wore it with a slim-cut, structured black jacket.

Pile Bright Colors on Top of Each Other

Jewel tones are a huge trend this season, like Sarah Jessica Parker layered hot pink over bold purple.

Rock Your Shorts Like a Skirt
Just because summer's over doesn't mean you have to put your cute shorts in storage. Pair them with a tank, jacket and pumps (like Sophia Bush) this fall. On colder days, add tights and swap out the heels for boots.

Soften Leather Pants with a Cardigan
Leather pants are tough to pull off, but if you wear them with a slouchy, grandpa-ish sweater, you won't look like you're trying too hard. Olivia Palermo gets it right with a cool color combination.

Pair an Oversized Sweater with Skinny Jeans

If you're going to wear a big, comfy top, follow Amanda Seyfried's lead and rock body-hugging pants underneath. A distressed pair of boots adds to the cool weekend vibe.

Wear a Blazer and Scarf Instead of a Coat

Jennifer Aniston (pictured with BF Justin Theroux) is the queen of laid-back style. Here, she added some menswear flair to her look with a cute pair of oxfords, an oversized black blazer and a perfectly-wrapped scarf.

Layer a Black Tee Under a Party Dress
You can take a fancy frock from dressy to daytime—just throw it on over a long-sleeved black T-shirt. This works especially well with a fun print like Alexa Chung's look.

Do you have any other ideas on how to layer this fall?


Originally posted by: Cosmopolitan

Look, the Postman Brought a Present

A couple of week ago I participated in the P.A. for a day contest of Anna Scott. She is from the UK and design clothes here in Holland. The prize of the contest was a trip to France to be P.A. for a day for the photo shoot of her new collection. Unfortunately I was not the lucky winner, but I still got a prize.

A beautiful pink and grey scarf. I totally love it and I was actually in need of one. Thanks for the lovely present Anna.

Check out her website to have a view on her work.

Eyeliners: Which one do you prefer?

Decisions decisions… there are so many options out there nowadays when it comes to lining our eyes, which is so great, but can be a little overwhelming too. Hopefully this will help a lot to find the right type, even though you don’t have to pick just one. All four can be found at your local drug store, beauty supply or department store.

KOHL LINER: This is the original classic. It glides on with ease and now comes in metallic finishes as well as matte solids. Because of their consistency, kohl pencils are amazing for smudging with your finger or a cotton swab, creating less of a “line” and more of frame. Try to really get in there between the lashes and even into your waterline for a more piercing look. Choose this type for the expansive color options, a softer look, blendability and as the only liner type that is truly safe to rim your inner waterline. ** Tip: for a thin line, use the point of the pencil, holding it almost perpendicularly (90-degree angle) to your eye. For a thicker line, slant the pencil to a 45-degree angle, using more of the side of the tip of the pencil. Don’t be afraid to try holding your pencil at different angles — make-up is temporary and you can wipe it off and try again as many times as it takes for you to get the hang of it. Also, you can adjust the width by how much you sharpen the pencil, so for more precise lines, sharpen it as far as you can to create a true point, and for more of a smoked line, heat up the tip with a quick blast from your blow dryer then dull the point on the back of your hand.

LONGWEAR LINER: These liners are newer to the cosmetic world but almost every brand has caught up and offers one now. They are usually self-sharpening and turn up from the bottom, so you don’t have control over how how sharp/dull the tip is, but in return, you get a defined eye that once set, won’t bleed, run or fade and will last for hours (hallelujah!). Like the kohl pencil, you’ll want to gently lift your upper lid up with your ring finger first to have greater access to your actual lash line, then drag the pencil back and forth in between your lashes. Once you’ve covered that area, go a little higher and line right above your lashes like you would with a typical liner then again along your bottom lash line if you so desire. You have 30 seconds or so to blend and smooth over the line to make sure it’s not jagged before it sets for the day.

LIQUID LINER: Liquid liners are the most intense and precise way to line your eyes with a straight line or to wing the line into a cat eye. Because the formula dries within five seconds, there isn’t a lot of room for error and this turns a lot of us away from even attempting it. But I promise you, like anything else that’s new and scary, if you just go for it and practice, you CAN master it! Especially when you realize that you can wet a pointed q-tip and easily correct any jags, taking off a lot of the pressure to make the line perfect on your first try. Liquid liners either come in a tiny container/pot with their own super skinny brushes or are “pens” that write like a felt-tip pen but instead with brush-hair tips. Both versions work beautifully but I would look for a waterproof formula so the liquid won’t feather or run.

SMUDGE POT: This little beauty, also known as a gel/cream liner, came on the scene around the mid-90′s as more of a grease paint and has been improving and evolving into formulas that wear for hours and come in an array of colors and finishes (matte and metallic). It usually comes with a little liner brush or you can invest in a longer liner brush that is pointed or angled. Pick this type of liner if you prefer using a brush over a pencil and desire a strong line that isn’t as intense as a liquid liner but more intense than a pencil. Like a liquid liner, I would use it only along the lash line but not inside on the water line because a lot of formulas burn and are for external use only. But once you find a brush that you love (and most likely it will be the one that comes with it!), this super user-friendly type of liner might become your favorite because you can paint on the line with ease and it won’t feather.

Now which do you use more?

Originally posted by: The Beauty Department

Fall Season: What to Keep, What to Store

As we say so-long to summer and hello to fall, it’s crucial to start making room for our fall and winter wardrobe while still keeping a few summer items to help make the shift into the new season effortlessly. Even though summer’s almost over, we can still hold onto some key items that make the cut for fall fashion too!

Here is a list of things to keep, as well as items to store, as we approach the fall months.


KEEP: Beige, tan, and neutral pieces

Neutral and earth-toned items are definitely essential for your wardrobes transition into fall. They welcome fall, without giving summers ease the cold shoulder.



KEEP: Neons and brights

A burst of color looks awesome with neutrals. So saying goodbye to summer doesn’t necessarily have to mean saying goodbye to all color from your closet. Hold on to your bright summer pieces, and wear them well into the fall months.



KEEP: Jean shorts

Although you may think autumn months may be a bit chilly to continue wearing your favorite jean cut offs, just throw on a cute pair of tights underneath andvoila—summer to fall made simple. Pair with your favorite leather boots and a comfy sweater to complete the look.



KEEP: Anything with leather

Since leather pieces never go out of style, hold on to any items you may have with leather on them. From leather trim, to leather purses, they all deserve a spot in your closet!


Now time for the things it’s time to store deep inside your closet…


STORE: Springtime floral patterns

We’re not hating on the floral trend; some floral prints are still totally acceptable for fall too, especially if they’re darker colors. That being said, some floral prints are simply too spring fevered to make the cut for fall.



STORE: Anything linen or crocheted

When it comes to wearing linen or crocheted pieces, they’re just some of those summer nostalgias that although we hate to part with—they’re really only acceptable during hot summer months.

STORE: Summery-looking crop tops

We love crop tops just as much as the next one, but unless you’re willing to brave the autumn chill, store your summer loving crop tops and wait till the weather warms up again in the spring until you recover them from the back of your closet. Oh, and especially if they’re made of crocheted material (see above) or an eyelet style, like the ones pictured, which just scream summer. Unless you live in the tropics, unfortunately it’s time to store away the lightweight crop tops.


STORE: Flip flops

Flirty sandals are one thing, but flip flops are whole other story, and are blacklisted from the fall season. Although it sounds like a no-brainer, for whatever the reason, people sometimes feel inclined to wear flip flops year round. Flip flops should really only be worn around the pool (or the showers of your locker room/dorm bathroom), so say adieu to your beloved flip flops until next summer.