Nothing On You

wearing sleeveless denim shirts-Pasar Senen, grey/navy boyfriend tee-Cotton Ink, satin pants-Bloop, leather bag-Pasar Senen, strappy heels-Closet Queen

dress woman fashion

he bras of the early 20s include home made ones in white cotton and which were little more than bust bodices with extra separation. Some purchased bras were like camisoles and they offered no support.

Big busted girls turned to bandaging their breasts flat, but many adopted the Symington Side Lacer, a bra that could be laced at both sides and pulled and pulled in to flatten the chest.

For young ladies with youthful figures a satisfactory bra was the four sectioned lace bandeau bra, lined in net. None of the bras gave much shape, but few ladies were seeking anything more than stopping the bust from wobbling. As long as they looked boyish they looked fashionable.

By the 1930s Triumph, Maidenform, Gossard, Warner Brothers, Spirella, Twilfit and Symingtons were all making bras that did the job of separating the breasts. At the same time it was finally acknowledged that women had differing cup sizes and bra sales doubled with the new designs.

Girdles and Underwear

Between 1920 and 1928 corset sales declined by two thirds, but it adapted to changing needs. Fast flappers refused to wear corsets and rolled their stockings to the knee to enable them to dance easily. Long Corsets produced the boyish figure, but instead of thick boned corsets many women preferred thin elastic webbing Lastex girdles that flattened the abdomen. Suspenders were attached to the girdles.

Underwear was minimal, sheer and lightweight. Women wore cami-bockers (directoire knickers and chemise) or cami-knickers or knickers and a petticoat. I have seen some searches for these as director knickers so let's be clear the term is directoire.

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dress dezaning fashion

ING past years the boys' trade in this country has been like a ship without a rudder, so far as fashions are concerned, tossing aimlessly, fully equipped, but heading nowhere in particular; uncertain, careless at times as to the outcome, and always eager for a safe haven, but not able to attain it. In other words, the trade was leaderless.
This magazine, heavily handicapped, as it has been, in its "mewling" days, will co-ordinate ideas and set things straight. We shall soon have controversies in the trade as to whether a boy of ten should wear a vestee suit or whether a boy of fifteen should wear an Eton jacket-or a Tuxedo at his birthday party, and such matters of proper usage. But, vastly more important, we shall see the boys' departments take on new life and interest under the inspiration of the only leadership in the field: and, equally important, the trend of fashion will be sensed and chronicled and the production of novel, artistic and smart creations will become a matter of pride among designers and tailors.
It is one thing to record a tendency when it develops; it is quite another to predict the near advent of an entirely new and unexpected fashion. The latter I am doing this month, confident that events will shortly bear out my views.
In brief, I venture to prophesy that during Nineteen Twenty we shall witness the successful introduction of short pants, otherwise known as "shorts." in boys' school and play suits. Prominent students of boys' fashions agree with my prediction. The subject is so interesting that I am giving these two pages to it alone.
Well do I remember the "shorts" of my boyhood days; tight-fitting things that bound the muscles of my thighs so that after riding a bicycle, say to Brighton Beach. I would look upon them and marvel that they did not burst apart.
But the "shorts" that have been known hereabouts in recent years are those which the Boy Scouts have as a part of their regulation outfit. They are almost as loose as running pants, but of course in khaki, and they are used for the big outdoors, being too loose and light in weight to look well for any dignified occasion.
The "shorts" that I believe will soon appear on the market are of the sort pictured opposite, a cross between the snug-fitting pants of unhappy memory and the modern khakis of sport. The length of them is to a point just above the bend of the knee. And that, apart from the boy's fondness for easy garments, which are best adapted romping, is one reason for heralding them as a coming fashion. The boy of today wants to wear leggings and to have his knees bare during the warmer months.
This desire has been apparent in recent summers, when many boys have worn knickers fastened above the knee and leggings, though the two clearly do not go well together. Knees bend easier when there's nothing on them, you know, and that's what boys' knees are doing most of the time during waking hours.
"Shorts" of this type have been worn by English boys for about thirty years. Just occasionally one sees them on this side when an English boy has crossed the deep, but that has been extremely rare even since the armistice. Now we may expect the more enterprising shops to be showing and advertising them before the spring season is over, as the most advanced note in boys' dress.
Our artist was of English birth, and his portrayal here is just what he has beheld scores of times as the clothes of the upper class boy of London. When the writer suggested showing the boy without a jacket, so that the details of the shirt and the fact that the pants have no back pockets might be apparent, he remonstrated. No, no; an English boy would not think of appearing out-of-doors without his jacket on, and we must start our fashion articles with the highest possible standard of good form in mind, just as we have done in compiling the Correct Dress Chart for Boys.
And there's something in that. We don't think American boys care a fig whether English boys wear their jackets always or not, nor will they change their custom of shedding the jacket for all strenuous games and whenever it becomes oppressive. But we'll have to hand it to the English boy and to his portrait artist for the smartness of his get-up. The more I have looked at this picture the better I have come to like it.
The cap shown is full of crown, in a rough tweed or homespun material to match his suit. The suit has low, self attached collar, patch pockets and sleeves, detachable just above the elbows. For spring the best wear in cravats will be bias striped four-in-hands in bright contrasting colors.
The stockings with the suit will be either golf legging with the heavy cuff top, of Scottish woolens, or plain black stockings rolled down below the knee as in the sketch on page 24 of this issue. The shoes will be heavy brogues, much perforated, of dark brown or black.
One particular reason why I am glad to see this new mode in the making is that the way the older boys wear their knickers nowadays is getting on my nerves. It seems that in the peculiar code of their clan, "only kids wear their knickers fastened below the knees." The older boys pull them down below the knees, making an unsightly effect for which they were never intended. The new "shorts" will remove this practice for all time-I hope.
Lovat The Boys' Outfitter, April, 1920
Usage Critical in England
Article from The Boys' Outfitter
LONDON-Juvenile outfitting in this old country differs fundamentally from what you find anywhere else in the world.. The shirt-waist boy of America, for instance, is unknown. Boys take off jacket and waistcoat for games-or a fight. But they do not go to the cricket field or any other scene of sport in the clothes which they will wear during the game. , There is no necessity, we think here, to walkthrough the streets, or even along a country road, in what an English boy would consider only half a suit or less. Soft shirts are worn at school, by boys of almost any age; and nowadays, as soon as a boy reaches the collar period at all, he puts on a soft collar, if there isn't one attached to his shirt, for all occasions except when he is being dragged off by his mother or sisters to some abhorred social duty. .Then he wears what he calls "Etons"-equivalent to the morning-coat outfit of his father-of which more anon. From the moment a boy leaves the nursery-and-long-hair period behind him his costume is largely determined by the convenience with which it can be cast off for formal games, and worn in the playground for games that are informal. Sporting costume is a strict and conventional thing. We do not go in for the protective devices used in America for baseball and football, though leg pads and gloves are worn by the batsman at cricket. Baseball we do not play at all, though there is a poor and undeveloped embryo of it in the playground, played with a soft ball and called rounders. I notice that a real, unadulterated American baseball fan becomes angry when told that baseball is only a glorified form of rounders-but it is.
Outfit for the Cricket Field
As often as not the wicket-keeper does not wear gloves. He catches better, and not worse, without them. Cricket, you must remember, is an almost religious ceremony here, To my mind it is one of the silliest games ever invented, and I never thought otherwise, even before I saw a baseball match, though it would have been bad policy, at a public school, to say so. American writers have complained of the slowness of a game in which a single player often makes' a hundred runs, and a side, of eleven players, 600. They also remark with acerbity 'that we say, "well played, sir," when we mean "attaboy." The implications are .the same. In the mid-Victorian age men played cricket in tall hats. Pictures in color of side-whiskered veterans in wide trousers, stiff collars, starched shirts-and ridiculously high hats of grey felt, stovepipe shape, adorn every clubhouse. Boys of a public school-in this country the term means one of a very small number of schools, all of ancient foundation, attended by the sons of the wealthy-wore tall hats at cricket, too. ^ Nowadays the outfit.'-is a pair of white flannel trousers, kept up by a wide silk-ribbon belt of the school colors, a silk shirt, white buckskin shoes with spikes or studs to prevent slipping, and a flannel cap, again of the club colors, but not always worn during play. Boys change into this costume in the pavilion at big inter-school matches. At house-matches they commonly arrive ready to play, having "changed" in the dormitories. Cricket owes more to inspiration than to perspiration. But after all games an English boy takes a cold shower and gets into loose clothes.
Short Knickers for Football
Football, which, as a game, is worth ten of cricket, is played in short flannel knickers with perfectly plain ends, bare legs, heavy hob-nailed half-boots of chrome leather, and a jersey. It necessitates a complete change before and after play, especially after, as a serious player, particularly of the Rugby game, is liable to have little of him visible, for mud, when the whistle blows "time." A very complete bath, with soap, is therefore indicated. Football in the Winter, and cricket in the Summer, are the only games treated seriously at good-class schools. Lawn tennis is beginning to be introduced, but schools do not challenge each other as yet. Lacrosse and hockey are, strange to say, girls' games here.
The two official games are played as an integral part of the school curriculum and in the playing-field. But inferior versions of them, and less august games, are played in the school playground, especially in the lesser public schools and in boarding schools which, though they may be just as expensive to attend, do not rank as "public." It is for convenience in starting one of these games with scratch teams that a boy's ordinary working outfit for school life is designed in soft, loose-fitting styles.
First the Velveteen Fauntleroy
It may be convenient, in this preliminary letter, to follow an English boy through his sartorial career-if yon will excuse, just for once, the detestable adjective.
When he is, as we call it, breeched-that is, when he ceases to wear frocks--3. well-to-do child who will presently become a boy is generally put into a velveteen suit, rather of the Fauntleroy order, and wears his hair long, A lace collar, and perhaps cuffs, adorn him, to his discomfort when he meets boys of slightly lower social status. In the Summer the suit may be of shantung silk. Boys of less wealthy origin often wear horrid little suits of striped galatea-a kind of stout cotton, rather like a bolster case--in hot weather, and a waistcoatless cloth suit in Winter. Both, in Winter, will wear a short overcoat, half-way down the thigh, and long buttoned gaiters, like Edna May in "The Belle of New York," if you haven't forgotten it, to reach to the same point upwards.
Sailor Suit Is Next Step
The next step, but never until the hair is cut, is usually to the sailor suit, and on this subject a very important remark must be set down. No English mother of any standing would allow her boy to wear what, in the cheaper trade, is called a "fancy" sailor suit-made with sailor-style blouse and large collar, but in silk or velveteen. A sailor suit isn't correct unless it is made of blue serge with long trousers, which can be either white duck or blue serge, matching the blouse. Similarly, the collar can be either of duck or of serge, with the lines of braiding on it of blue or white in contrast. Little boys wear these with knickerbockers and the legs in that case are always bare.
But the sailor suit goes further than I have been saying. Of course it is not the only available outfit for a little boy coming out of frocks. He can have a Norfolk or what we call a Rugby suit, and this will have either knickerbockers or breeches, and in either case will be worn. with stockings.
The sailor suit really comes into its own and is the correct wear for a good many years when it takes on the authentic sailor style, made of real Admiralty serge, designed in regulation style, and fitted with all the navy attachments. The children of the Royal Family in all its branches invariably wear sailor suits of this type during the years when they are of the right age for. it. Two firms-Rowe of Gosport and Morant of Southampton--specialize in these correct-style sailor suits. Rowe has a fine place in Bond Street, selling all kinds of juvenile outfits, but specializing on the sailor suit. Both firms are actual contractors to the Admiralty for serge, which, according to Admiralty requirements, must be of pure new wool and dyed with natural indigo.
The suit includes such things as lanyard, pocketknife, whistle, and a large-brimmed soft hat of the man-o'-war pattern. Although worn by boys who would not be in long trousers ordinarily and do not wear long trousers with their Norfolk suits, these correct sailor suits are never made with knickers, and the trousers are made in the generous width made famous by' the navy. It is possible to tell a little gentleman at sight when he wears a sailor suit. There is never anything wrong with the details.
The Eton His Formal Dress
Just as a boy wears long trousers as soon as he gets into a sailor suit, so also he wears long trousers when he gets his first formal outfit, which we call an Eton suit. This consists for day wear of a black jacket and waistcoat, the waistcoat generally having a special collar and the jacket being of the regular Eton type. It is hollowed out round the lower hem, with a sort of point in the middle. Americans who see these things for the first time call them Manx coats. They look so much as if they ought to have tails but do not have any. Grey tweed or cashmere trousers are worn and a stiff white shirt, never a colored shirt.
The linen collar is, a very large turned-down pattern, never, I think, varying, and called the Eton collar, and it is put on over and outside the collar of the jacket. Usually a black silk knot is worn, or el se a knot of school colors. The essentially correct headgear is a tall hat, much like a man's, but with the brim rather close. A straw boater is sometimes worn, however, and you may occasionally see a flannel cap of school colors, though this should not be worn.
A properly-made Eton suit, custom-made by father's tailor, is the mark of the young aristocrat. As I have said, it is always worn with long trousers, no matter how small the boy. A tiny little chap of seven in these long trousers. and with the tall hat, looks funny to the unaccustomed eye, but undoubtedly he does look a little gentleman. I think it may be said as a general rule that the higher the class of the family the sooner long trousers are worn.
Evening Suit of Broadcloth
For parties an evening suit, with black trousers, Eton jacket and a black waistcoat, cut almost as low as a man's evening waistcoat, is worn by boys from ten years upwards until they: go into tails. Then they wear a white tie with the ends under the collar. This suit is usually made of that obsolete material, broadcloth, not in twill or hopsack, like a man's evening suit. Low shoes of patent leather and silk socks go with it.-THE BARON.

dress dezaning

Summer is almost here, fashion trends give us an opportunity to choose. Summer dresses are the perfect solution to your summer events like

parties, weddings, barbeque parties, etc. Let’s look at what’s the hot dress for this summer.

1.Long dress
In the Daily Mail’s article, "Maxi dresses — the must-have this summer." This year’s version of the dress trend has taken on a fun new twist with

the return of the long dress - it’s a comfortable, fun, throwback to 60’s bohemian fashion. It can be so much sexier to make your outfit focus on

one body part at a time, and long dresses are a great way to show off your upper body. If you are short you can still wear a maxi but make sure

you choose a style that skims your figure rather then swamps it. If you’re tall, this look was made for you!

2. Floral Prints dress
Aware of the importance of florals, the talented in-house design team have created a modern take on femininity, full of print and color. The new

floral is strong, modern and sometimes eye-popping. Bold prints are cool and fun; but be sure to pair them with neutral accessories. If you wear a

floral print dress this summer you will have bought into the latest floral fashion trend.

3.Geometric prints dress
This summer the geometric print dresses are also a favorite for 2008 summer dress trends, especially the long dress with colorful geometric

prints.

4. Ruffles
Ruffles are everywhere from skirts, shirts, smock tunic tops, mini to maxi dresses. Ruffled dresses add shape and femininity to a petite or boyish

figure, but if you are closer to an apple shape (big bust and stomach) then do ruffles in moderation. If you are pear-shaped, then concentrate the

ruffles on your top half to draw attention away from your bottom and hips.

Pair your dress with a pair of Gladiator sandals and you'll be as beautiful as a goddess from the era inspiring this season's fashion!

cracked skin on fingers

Nobody knows exactly why some people are affected by these rashes and others with the same exposure aren’t. Those with atopic dermatitis often have non-skin allergies (like hay fever and asthma) but their rashes aren’t caused by skin allergies. On the other hand, those with contact dermatitis do have true skin allergies, but usually not other allergic problems like someone with atopic dermatitis. Contact dermatitis occurs at all ages, whereas atopic dermatitis is most often a problem in kids. Hand dermatitis is caused by skin irritants such as detergents or chemicals. Dry (chapped) skin occurs because of lack of water in the stratum corneum (see diagram). If your skin surface doesn’t have enough oil, there’s more evaporation of water which contributes to the dryness.

Scratching can actually trigger eczematous rashes. Initial mild itching makes you want to scratch, of course. But scratching damages the skin, worsens inflammation, irritates surface nerves, and leads to even more intense itching than you had before. This cycle aggravates and prolongs all of these rashes. In fact some eczematous rashes completely disappear without any treatment if you just stop scratching.

As you can tell, these rashes differ in many ways. So why do we lump them together? Because the underlying chronic inflammation makes them all look, feel and respond to treatment in the same ways.

cracked skin

As a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, I’ve devoted my life to making people look better, and feel better about themselves. But underlying beauty is health, particularly as it relates to skin.

Taking proper care of your skin can do more to enhance your appearance than all the lotions, creams and makeup that are often applied to cover up unhealthy skin. It can even help you avoid the dry skin, rashes and other diseases which necessitate an expensive visit to a dermatologist.

The winter months, of course, pose unique challenges and can create serious dry skin problems. Constantly switching between unnaturally dry indoor air, and the harsh cold and wind outdoors removes moisture from the skin. While creams and lotions replace some of that moisture, it is far better to take steps to prevent those losses in the first place.

1. Realize that the skin is a living organ, the body’s largest, not just a covering like the upholstery on your couch. General health rules regarding nutrition, proper rest and exercise all contribute to the overall health of the skin. But, there are some special that will help you avoid dry skin and stay healthy. Here are a few that are especially important during the colder months. First, keep well hydrated. This is probably easier to remember during summer, but is just as important in winter. In addition to eggnog and champagne, drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This keeps skin moisturized and flushes toxins out of your body. Next, use sun block. Although skin is less exposed in winter, ultraviolet rays can be particularly intense on clear winter days. Even when cloudy, UV rays still penetrate. If you go skiing, UV exposure is even greater. Bottom line; use a good sunscreen that blocks both types of ultraviolet radiation - UVA and UVB.
2. Keep out the chemicals. Your skin wasn’t designed to deal with dish soap, bleach, hair coloring and thousands of other everyday chemicals that can cause dry skin. Many common cleaners and solvents specify the wearing of gloves. Always follow such advice. Even products that don’t require gloves can still suck the oils and moisture out of the skin, leaving it dry, cracked and irritated. This even applies to antibacterial soap. As you can’t wear gloves all the time, I recommend Gloves In A Bottle, and Skin MD Natural, which I will explain in more detail later.
3. Use gentle cleansers on the face. The face is more delicate than other parts of the body and deserves special treatment. I recommend Cetaphil from Galderma Laboratories for people with dry skin.
4. Get rid of dead skin. Most “dry skin” is actually skin that is ready to fall off. Exfoliation, therefore, should be part of your regular routine. Use a washcloth when washing your face and then work up to something like a loofa if you can. Exfoliation helps moisturizers and other skin care products do a better job. By exfoliating before you apply moisturizer, it isn’t blocked by dead cells.

Using Your Body's Defenses

Peter Helton, D.O.
Newport Beach, CA

Peter Helton, D.O. is the medical director of the Helton Skin and Laser Institute in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Helton specializes in non-surgical methods of improving his patient's appearance. Using his artistic, creative and medical knowledge as one of the nation's most renowned Cosmetic Dermatologists, his patients receive results that are second to none.

For more information visit his website

As I mentioned above, keeping your skin healthy and beautiful requires keeping out the harsh chemicals. Since the skin is designed as the barrier between your internal organs and the outside world, it is already very tough. But it wasn’t built for the range of chemicals that we come in contact with today. It is well known that these chemicals are harmful if swallowed. Many are also bad for the skin. If you get bleach on your hands, it won’t kill you, but it will keep you from having the smooth, soft skin you desire.

Even if you wear gloves while cleaning, you certainly don’t when washing your hands, reading the newspaper or the many other day-to-day activities that remove moisture and cause dry skin. Then there are other parts of the body such as the feet, which become dry and rough. Even your elbows or the parts of the arms which touch the edge of your desk when working on the computer need help.

While moisturizers can replace what is lost, they are not an ideal solution. To begin with, they don’t prevent the absorption of chemicals into the skin. Then there is the problem of the body’s response to the moisturizers. If the body thinks it has enough of something, it cuts down production. For example, drinking caffeine raises the body’s production of adrenaline, giving you more energy. Over time, however, the body compensates for the caffeine by cutting down on its adrenaline production. It gets to the point where people can’t wake up in the morning till that first cup of coffee hits their bloodstream. The same applies to moisturizers. Constant use makes the body think it has enough moisture and it cuts back on producing its own moisture. The real answer, like so many other aspects of medicine, is prevention not cure.

This is where shielding lotions like Gloves in a Bottle and Skin MD Natural enter the picture. A shielding lotion is a moisturizer which is designed to bond with and protect the skin. It seals the skin to prevent the loss of your own natural moisture as well as providing additional moisture. Most skin products are simply oil based or lanolin based and so they sit on top of the skin where they can wash right off when you clean your hands or do the dishes. Gloves In A Bottle, on the other hand, does not wash away since it is absorbed into the outer layer of skin. It acts as a protective barrier that keeps inside your own natural moisture while repelling outside chemicals. It is gentle and suitable for all skin types and is a great way to prevent many of the skin problems that wind up in visits to the doctor. I would not advise using it for severe problems such as open wounds or skin that is so cracked it is bleeding. You should definitely see a physician in such cases. But after the application of the appropriate medication, a shielding lotion can often improve the absorption and effectiveness of the medicine. Consult with your doctor and act accordingly.

chosing haircolour

you have a great base hair tone, you're better off with highlights. You don't want to mess with nature; what you want to do is enhance it. If your base color washes out your skin tone or is "blah," consider single-process color. Single-process color is cheaper than highlights.

Highlights look best when the stylist uses at least two different shades. Ask for more around your face, they can brighten your complexion.

Keep in mind that due to root growth, all-over coloring will need to be touched up every four to eight weeks, while highlights can last up to two or three months, depending on what kind you get. Ask your stylist about a gloss treatment following your color. Gloss boosts color and makes hair shinier.

There are basically 4 types of highlights: basic foil highlights, baliage or "hair painting," chunking or "piecing" and lowlighting.

Foil highlights add strands of color to hair. You can get up to 5 different shades in hair to make it look more natural.

Baliage, or "hair painting," allows the stylist to add natural stripes of color to hair in large or smaller swaths. This is best for women with a great base color who want to go just a couple shades lighter. You won't need to get roots touched up as much with baliage as you do foils.

Lowlighting allows the stylist to add darker shades to hair. This gives color more contrast.ray hair can be resilient to hair dye because of its coarse texture. If your hair is less than 15 percent gray, opt for a semi-permanent color that's a shade lighter than your natural color (or matches your color).

Many women who are more than half gray opt to dye their hair blonde. For more information on coloring gray hair, check out this Q&A with stylist Antonio Gonzales of Eva Scrivo in NYC.

boy fashion

beenage boys often have a hard time when it comes to gathering clothing fashion tips. It can seem as though all the useful information out there is aimed at girls. Tips about clothing and style trends for teenage boys are few and far between. This article however, aims to give teenage boys practical, down to earth clothing tips on how dress to be hot, while appearing cool. # Teenage boys can begin by getting some basic clothing, from which to make up different outfits. Basic clothing items are: a great pair of straight cut jeans, a pair of skinny jeans in black, a dark, striped blazer, a selection of tee shirts with slogans on, a classic suit, a striped or block color shirt, a pair of chinos, a vee necked sweater, and a roll neck chunky knit sweater.

# Statement accessories can go a long way in altering the look and feel of an outfit. A teenage boy should have several different trendy skinny ties, a couple of leather belts, one in black, and another in brown, black socks, a chunky winter scarf and a waistcoat.

# Boots and shoes are very important when it comes to being fashionable for teenage boys. Cowboy boots, ankle boots, black biker boots, caterpillar boots and formal black shoes are the kinds of footwear to aim for, depending on the teen boys particular style and taste.

# Hats are very trendy for guys. Baker boy caps are fashionable, as are felt or fake fur trilbys. A hat can make or break an outfit, and personalise a look.

# Most teenage boys need to know that they can stay looking great if they take care of themselves and their clothing gear. Leather fashion accessories look brilliant when polished regularly, but sad when left to become dull and dirty. Jeans can still be fashionable when a little worn, and even when ripped slightly. However, those which drag along in the mud, or which hang too low around the bottom cleavage area aren't so hot.

Boys can keep jackets, suits and pants looking smart by making sure they are ironed, placed on a hanger, and put in a wardrobe. The same goes for shirts. Tee shirts look dreadful if simply squashed in to a draw, or when screwed up. They look great however, when they are folded and put away carefully before use.

# Many teenage boys grow up in to men who have no idea about fashion blunders. Therefore, boys can benefit by learning early on, that white socks look bad with dark pants and jeans. Socks shouldn't be worn with sandals. Shirts with wide lapels, and wide ties, look great only when worn to parties with a seventies theme, and too much bling makes a guy look like a pimp, rather than cool.

# Teenage boys should also know that style and fashion is all about how you put an outfit together. Certain clothing garments will look fabulous with certain other ones, or pretty bad. The trick is to experiemnt when alone, and to practice mixing and matching until a personal style is found.

beautiful fashion

The Bon Jovi guitarist and designer Nikki Lund have teamed up to launch fashion line White Trash Beautiful. Here they discuss the clothing line and its launch.

Not content with playing in a world tour alongside his Bon Jovi band-mates, guitarist Richie Sambora has teamed up with musician and designer Nikki Lund to launch a new fashion range White Trash Beautiful.

Since it launched in March 2010 at Los Angeles Fashion Week in March 2010. White Trash Beautiful has taken America by storm and can include the likes of Carrie Underwood and Miley Cyrus among its celebrity fans.

The British launch of new fashion label White Trash Beautiful and its Autumn/ Winter 2010 collection at London's Indig02 turned out to be a family affair as the whole of Bon Jovi and their clans offered their support.

On this occasion Jon Bon Jovi was pleased not to be centre stage as his daughter Stephanie Rose made her debut on the catwalk in his long-time friend's clothes.

Along with Stephanie Rose on the catwalk were Natt Weller, the son of Paul Weller, and Frank Lanpard's ex, Spanish model Elen Rivas.

Explaining how the fashion line came about, Richie Sambora said: "Jon and I had this idea for a song “White Trash Beautiful” and I was walking around the house one day and thought this song sounds like a clothing line.

"Nikki had an amazing line of clothes called Eccentric Symphony and I was a fan. I called her up and it all started from there."

Nikki Lund added: "I have always admired Richie’s unique personal style in music and fashion. He is a brilliant artist and trendsetter with over 30 years in the business. It is so inspiring working with him."

The range uses distressed leather to create edgy zip-decorated jackets, risque metallic capes, sexy dresses and evening gowns.

But the collection will not be in the shops until the autumn. You can, however, buy it online from July.

10 top hairstyle tips

Knowing what not to do to your hairstyle is just as important as what you do to create the hair of your dreams. Like everything in life, there are dos and don’ts.

Listed below are the top 10 ten actions you don’t want to take when it comes to styling your hair.

1. Don’t go to the salon unprepared to request the hairstyle you wish to wear.

Many hair consumers mistakenly believe that their hairdresser can work miracles, can read their mind and can instantly pick out the best hairstyle for them.

There are many variables to consider when it comes to selecting a hairstyle and it is up to the hair consumer to do their homework and research their own hair options. Face shape, lifestyle and budget all play into the final style selected.

2. Don’t select a hairstyle or haircut that is impossible to maintain at home on your own.

While many Hollywood celebrities have a expert hairdresser at their fingertips to make sure their tresses look paparazzi perfect, most consumers have to deal with their hair without those constant hairdressing services.

3. Don’t skimp on proper hair care or hair styling products

Some hair care lines sold in drugstores may work for some types of hair and some styles. However, if you have highlighted or chemically processed hair or require added volume or control, the less expensive non-salon lines might not do the trick and could make styling your hair a constant challenge.

Consider your options. You may be able to compromise by buying both mass market and high quality products and alternate between them for best results. Or maybe your hairstyle requires high quality hair care lines. Be honest and don’t work hard to achieve a great style only to undermine it with products that don’t support it.

4. Don’t use the wrong hairstyling tools

There are many different tools available to create fabulous styles. These tools range from blow dryers and curling irons to hot rollers and round brushes. Make sure you use the proper tools when re-creating your style.

If you’re unsure what tools to use, ask your hairdresser to give you a lesson at the salon. It may be impossible to copy the style your professional hair consultant designed for you if you don’t deploy the same styling techniques, products and tools.

5. Don’t overuse hairstyling products

Less is more when it comes to utilizing styling products. If you overdo the gels, mousse and hair sprays you risk developing product build-up on your tresses which can make your hair misbehave.

6. Don’t copy celebrity hairstyles without caution

Keep in mind that Demi Moore and Jessica Simpson can wear just about any hairstyle their heart desires because they have professional hairdressers custom designing those styles to maximize their best features and minimizing their less attractive.

What looks fabulous on Demi and Jessica may not look the same on you unless you truly look exactly like them, have the same type of hair and wear the exact shade of hair color and cosmetics. Set fair expectations and you won’t be disappointed.

7. Don’t ignore high end cosmetology schools as hairstyling options

Some of the higher end schools such as Toni & Guy and Paul Mitchell employ talented and seasoned professionals as instructors. The schools have very high standards for the quality of hairdresser they turn out. As a result, a high end cosmo school is a great place for getting some hairstyling work performed, even if it is just a slight shaping and trim to maintain your high priced style from a different salon.

In fact, a great option is to have your hairstyle created at a top notch salon but have maintenance performed at the cosmo schools to average out your hair style maintenance costs.

8. Don’t be a slave to hair trends

Hairstyles change constantly as fashion change. Instead of being a slave to hair trends, find a hairstyle that works best for you and maintain that base look. If you want to update your tresses to keep them looking fresh, opt for a change in hair color, highlights, lowlights or slight texture. If you look great in a bob, keep that as your basic style but work with your hairdresser to keep it looking contemporary.

9. Don’t ignore hair accessories as a fabulous hairstyling option

Some hair consumers mistakenly believe that hair accessories are only applicable for young people or certain types of hair. This is not correct. Any hair accessory can be adopted for any age, hair type, texture, fashion or style. Use these fabulous fashion accessories to instantly change your look without a trip to the salon.

10. Don’t count out hair extensions as a way to achieve different hairstyles

Whether you want a temporary hairstyle change that a clip-in hair extension can offer or a more permanent change for 3-4 months, hair extensions have come a long way towards affordability and high quality.

The Jessica Simpson clip-in hair extensions are a great first step towards experimenting with new hairstyles in the privacy of your home in just a few minutes.

If you enjoy the clip-in extensions then be bold and try a partial head of fusion style hair extensions for more lasting hairstyle options.

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Actress Alice Joyce, 1926

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The first appearance of the word and image in the United States came from the popular 1920 Frances Marion movie, The Flapper, starring Olive Thomas.^[2] Thomas had starred in a similar role in 1917, though it was not until The Flapper that the term was used. In her final movies she was seen in the flapper image.^[3] Other actresses, such as Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Colleen Moore and Joan Crawford would soon build their careers on the same image, achieving great popularity.^[2]

In the United States, popular contempt for Prohibition was a factor in the rise of the flapper. With legal saloons and cabarets closed, back alley speakeasies became prolific and popular. This discrepancy between the law-abiding, religion-based temperance movement and the actual ubiquitous consumption of alcohol led to widespread disdain for authority. Flapper independence may also have its origins in the Gibson girls of the 1890s. Although that pre-war look does not resemble the flapper identity, their independence and feminism may have led to the flapper wise-cracking tenacity 30 years later.^{[citation needed]}

Writers in the United States such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Anita Loos, and illustrators such as Russell Patterson, John Held Jr., Ethel Hays and Faith Burrows popularized the flapper look and lifestyle through their works, and flappers came to be seen as attractive, reckless and independent. Among those who criticized the flapper craze was writer-critic Dorothy Parker. She penned "Flappers: A Hate Song" to poke fun at the fad. The secretary of labor denounced the "flippancy of the cigarette smoking, cocktail-drinking flapper."^[4] A Harvard psychologist reported that flappers had "the lowest degree of intelligence" and constituted "a hopeless problem for educators."^[4]

A related but alternative use of the word "flapper" in the late 1920s was as a media catch word that referred to adult women voters and how they might vote differently than men their age. While the term "flapper" had multiple uses, flappers as a social group were well defined from other 1920s fads.

[edit] United Kingdom

The term flapper first appears in an early Sports Illustrated magazine (not the same magazine in print today) ^{[citation needed]}. It is commonly supposed to be in reference to a young bird flapping its wings while learning to fly; it may however derive from an earlier use in northern England to mean "teenage girl" (one whose hair is not yet put up), or "prostitute".^[5] The slang word flap was used for a young prostitute as far back as 1631^[6]; by the late 19th century the word "flapper" was emerging as popular slang both for a very young prostitute^[7] and in a more general sense of a lively mid-teenage girl^[8].

The term is documented as in use in the United Kingdom as early as 1903, when novelist Desmond Coke used it in his college story of Oxford life, Sandford of Merton: "There's a stunning flapper"^[9]. By 1908 newspapers as serious as The Times were using it, although with careful explanation: "A 'flapper', we may explain, is a young lady who has not yet been promoted to long frocks and the wearing of her hair 'up'"^[10]. By November 1910 the word was popular enough for the author A.E.James to begin a series of stories in the London Magazine featuring the misadventures of a pretty fifteen-year-old girl and titled 'Her Majesty the Flapper'^[11]. By 1912 however the London theatrical impresario John Tiller, defining the term in an interview he gave to the New York Times, described a 'flapper' as belonging to a slightly older age group, a girl who has "just come out".^[12]An advert in The Times in 1914 suggests the word was still largely understood as referring to high-spirited teenagers^[13] but by the 1920s in Britain the term could describe any impetuous immature woman, often including women under 30. Usage increased during World War I, perhaps due to the visible emergence of young women into the workforce to supply the place of absent men: a Times article on the problem of finding jobs for women made unemployed by the return of the male workforce is headed "The Flapper's Future"^[14]. By 1918 however the word could also be used teasingly of a "pleasure-loving" older woman: a Dr. Whatley, accused of adultery with the wife of Major Sydney George Everitt, of Knowle Hall, Knowle, was asked in court why he had begun a verse to her with the words "There once was a flapper named Mary"^[15].

By 1920 the term had taken on the full meaning of the flapper-generation style and attitudes. In his lecture that year on Britain's surplus of young women (caused by the loss of young men in war) Dr R. Murray-Leslie criticized "the social butterfly type...the frivolous, scantily-clad, jazzing flapper, irresponsible and undisciplined, to whom a dance, a new hat, or a man with a car, were of more importance than the fate of nations."^[16]

[edit] Behavior

"Where there's smoke there's fire" by Russell Patterson, showing a fashionably dressed flapper in the 1920s.

Flappers' behavior was unheard of at the time and redefined women's roles forever. Flappers went to jazz clubs at night where they danced provocatively, smoked cigarettes through long holders, sniffed cocaine (which was legal at the time) and dated freely. They rode bicycles and drove cars and drank alcohol openly, a defiant act in the American period of Prohibition. Petting became more common than in the Victorian era. Petting Parties, where petting ("making out" and/or foreplay) was the main attraction, became popular.

Flappers also began taking work outside the home and challenging women's traditional societal roles. They also advocated voting and women's rights. With time came the development of dance styles then considered shocking, such as the Charleston, the Shimmy, the Bunny Hug and the Black Bottom.

[edit] Slang

Flappers had their own slang, with terms like "snugglepup" (a man who frequents petting parties) and "barney-mugging" (sexy). Their dialect reflected their promiscuity and drinking habits; "I have to go see a man about a dog" often meant going to buy whiskey, and a "handcuff" or "manacle" was an engagement or wedding ring. Also reflective of their preoccupations, they had many ways to express approval, such as "That's so Jake" or "That's the bee's knees," or a more popular one, "the cat's pyjamas."

Many terms still in use in modern American English slang originated as flapper slang, such as "big cheese," meaning an important person; "to bump off," meaning to murder; and "baloney," meaning nonsense. Other terms have become definitive of the Prohibition era, such as "speakeasy," meaning a place to purchase illegal alcohol and "hooch," which means liquor.

Flappers have become the icon of modernity.

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Actress Norma Talmadge, a prototypical flapper

In addition to their irreverent behavior flappers were known for their style, which largely emerged as a result of French fashions, especially those pioneered by Coco Chanel; and by the effect on dress of the rapid spread of American jazz and the popularization of dancing that accompanied it^[17]. Called garçonne in French ("boy" with a feminine suffix), flapper style made them look young and boyish: short hair, flattened breasts, and straight waists accentuated it. By at least 1913 the association between slim adolescence and a certain characteristic look had already been made. A woman commenting on New York fashions that year referred to

"a thin little flapper of a girl donning a skirt in which she can hardly take a step, extinguishing all but her little white teeth with a dumpy bucket of a hat, and tripping down Fifth Avenue".^[18]

At this early date it seems that the style associated with a flapper already included the boyish physique^[19] and close-fitting hat, but a hobble skirt rather than one with a high hemline.

Although the appearance typically associated now with flappers - straight waists, short hair and a hemline above the knee - did not fully emerge until 1926^[20], there was an early association in the public mind between unconventional appearance, outrageous behaviour and the word "flapper". A report in The Times of a 1915 Christmas entertainment for troops stationed in France described a soldier in drag burlesquing feminine flirtatiousness while wearing "short skirts, a hat of Parisian type and flapper-like hair".^[21]

Despite all the scandal flappers generated, their look became fashionable in a toned-down form among even respectable older women. Most significantly, the flappers removed the corset from female fashion, raised skirt and gown hemlines and popularized short hair for women. Among the actresses most closely identified with the style were Olive Borden, Olive

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This article is about the cultural time period. For the 1960-1962 ABC television program, see The Roaring 20's (TV series).

The Roaring Twenties is a phrase used to describe the 1920s, principally in North America but also in London, Paris and Berlin. The phrase was meant to emphasize the period's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism. 'Normalcy' returned to politics in the wake of World War I, jazz music blossomed, the flapper redefined modern womanhood, Art Deco peaked, and finally the Wall Street Crash of 1929 served to punctuate the end of the era, as The Great Depression set in. The era was further distinguished by several inventions and discoveries of far-reaching importance, unprecedented industrial growth, accelerated consumer demand and aspirations, and significant changes in lifestyle.

The social and societal upheaval known as the Roaring Twenties began in North America and spread to Europe in the aftermath of World War I. Europe spent these years rebuilding and coming to terms with the vast human cost of the conflict. The economy of the United States became increasingly intertwined with that of Europe. When Germany could no longer afford war payments, Wall Street invested heavily in European debts to keep the European economy afloat as a large consumer market for American mass produced goods. By the middle of the decade, economic development soared in Europe, and the Roaring Twenties broke out in Germany (the Weimar Republic), Britain and France, the second half of the decade becoming known as the "Golden Twenties". In France and francophone Canada, they were also called the "années folles" ("Crazy Years").^[1]

The spirit of the Roaring Twenties was marked by a general feeling of discontinuity associated with modernity, a break with traditions. Everything seemed to be feasible through modern technology. New technologies, especially automobiles, moving pictures and radio proliferated 'modernity' to a large part of the population. Formal decorative frills were shed in favor of practicality in both daily life and architecture. At the same time, jazz and dancing rose in popularity, in opposition to the mood of the specter of World War I. As such, the period is also often referred to as the Jazz Age.

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MEN OF THE CLOTH is the story of three humble and accomplished master tailors who create masterpieces of elegance and style to clothe the human body. Working with the skill of engineers and the soul of philosophers, Italian artisans Nino Corvato, Checchino Fonticoli and Joe Centofanti celebrate the individual in both mind and body

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"Men's Wear Magazine" printed a few paragraphs on the heavy hand that the Duke of Windsor had in the world of manly attire:

"No one completely personified English qualities in attire than the Prince of Wales...Whatever he chose to wear was considered correct and in good taste and was accepted by millions of others in America and elsewhere. Following are a few of the styles that can be traced right back to the Duke of Windsor, either because he wore them first or was responsible for their spread..."

-they include such fashion innovations as the Panama hat, the spread collar and brown buckskin shoes among others.

More articles about the Duke of Windsor can be found on

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What's the new trend? It's all about out of shape sculptured look and oversizing with strong out of proportion hairstyles with 80s power shoulder statements. Take it to extreme or adapt it to your personality!

Catwalk Trend 2007-2008

Most of these catwalk hair styles are created on back-stage in less than ten minutes and although it may not appear attractive or practically wearable, fashion designers just love the way short styles accentuate the neck and shoulders that show off perfect tailoring. Use these styles as inspirations to find your own branded look.

There are classic bobs with texture and no texture that use blocks of colors. And also hair with simple shapes and strong outlines blended and layered with thoughtful complexity.

The look is strong, sultry and seductive. A very special mix of sexy retro glamour with hard-edged eveningwear. Hair is piled, pulled, parted, blown and tossed. colors are washed-out golds, strawberry blondes and resonant browns.

Hair color trend for 2007-2008 season by IGORA & Essential Looks - Schwarzkopf:

Blackberry Auburn
A bewitching colour look, created to infuse rich, deep blackberry tones with contemporary warmth. Blackberry Auburn is designed to add alluring eye catching Red Auburn to the mystic depth of shimmering black.

Cinnamon Spice
For brunettes who want a hint of spice with a modern twist and glowing depth. Enjoy this creation of lively shades, enriched with an alluring tinge of copper that has a unique composition; delivering a perfectly balanced look.

Vanilla Mélange
Blondes shine a little brighter with Vanilla Mélange, a highly original combination of cutting-edge shades. The result is a sexy blend of cool and neutral pastel blondes that captures the unique urban glamour in a tempting Vanilla colour mélang.

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On Hairfinder you can also learn how to cut or style hair. Besides giving all this information, we also try to follow the latest developments in hair trends and celebrity hairstyles for you.
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here aren't too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it's not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she'll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels. She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80

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FRINGE BENEFITS

24.06.10 Lauren Wilkinson

If you want to change your hair without sacrificing your current colour or length a fringe is the perfect new addition. Before you take the chop, make sure you’re getting it right and choose a style which will complement your face shape. Let ghd show you how.

Square shaped faces are best suited towards delicately layered fringes that have a bit of length to them. This wispy style gives the illusion of a rounder face and toning down hard features.

If your face is long and pointed then opt for an angled side swept fringe which stems from a side parting. This will balance the face, shortening the length of the face and creating a softer look.

Round faces can get away with most fringe style, but should always avoid longer styles which shorten the face.

If, like Christina Ricci, you have a heart shaped face then you can pull off an ultra stylish blunt fringe. The sharp, heavy style creates proportion for long chins.

Finally, if you have an oval shaped face, you can count yourself lucky. Oval faces are very

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BROWNIE POINTS

24.06.10 Joy Scott

Whilst brilliant rainbow palettes and artistically applied makeup is huge news in makeup this season, there is a beauty trend that has stepped away from the bright and the bold in favour of a more muted and subtle look. For a more sophisticated affair, brown eye shades are suitably stylish and wonderfully sophisticated for summer.

In stark contrast to the vivid eye makeup seen all over catwalks like Viktor & Rolf, DKNY and Mary Katranzou, the trend for subtle brown eye colour is not only chic but it is fabulously flattering. A subdued shade range of earth, putty, mink, mushroom and taupe allow gentle shading and contouring of the eye area. At Matthew Williamson’s Spring Summer show, eye shadow was cast out in favour of brow powder by make-up artist James Kaliardos, for their ability to build depth and make the eye pop.

For a distinctly rock chick take on the trend, ditch the black kohl eyeliner and take note of Jean Paul Gauliter’s runway models. At the fashionable Frenchman’s show, Diane Kendal created a smudgy, glossy brown eye by layering greasy products over an almost

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This season fashion is laughing in the face of the economic recession with a myriad of city slicker suits and jackets in decidedly grown up pinstripe fabrics. The vertical stripes are back in style, so stick it to the boss with this newly reinvented boardroom pattern. During summer 2010, we mean business.

If you fancy working it like a Wall Street wonder then choose your pin stripe pieces carefully. Consider the outfit as a classic investment that can be worn again and again for many years to come. That means veering away from styles which are too on trend; oversized shoulders, cropped jackets and hareem trousers are all out of the question.

Instead, set your heart on timeless cuts which suit your body shape but make sure it’s something that you can wear anytime, with anything, without it looking like office wear. Tapered trousers will never look out of place but for a style that you can throw on time and time again, opt for a shapely, fitted jacket or blazer.

Mix things up by teaming pinstripes with floral prints and girly dresses like Roberto Cavalli, or take the traditional route and wear a tailored suit for a sharp yet elegant look. Job done.

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PROM NIGHT

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There’s no denying that every girl desires to look like royalty at their prom, but how do you ensure you channel Pop Princess and avoid Princess Anne? Easy, simply follow our guide to the best hair styles for your prom night.

Whatever look you go for, make sure you that it is modern and youthful. Opting for an old fashioned style can look dated and frumpy. Instead, keep it fresh and on trend, avoiding anything stiff or too ‘done’, which can look more suited to a bridal party than an end of school party.

As well as choosing a contemporary, trend focussed style, take the shape and style of your dress into consideration.

Dishevelled curls look their best with spaghetti straps, delicate jewellery and dresses that have minimal detail around the shoulders and neckline. Undressed updos are a versatile choice, working well with all dresses, but keep it very soft to avoid it looking harshly scraped back with strapless frocks.

Tumbling plaits and waves create a boho vibe and ensure an easy going glam look when worn with delicate floaty dresses. If you’ve picked out a halter neck dress, consider

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Our fashion articles will keep you updated with what is in today in different scenes. Do you want to know the current French fashion in Europe? Do you know that silicon bracelets and temporary tattoos are in vogue? You could look gorgeous and different with hair styling instruments, but you should limit your use of hair straightener. In this case, you should select hair care products judiciously.

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First, let’s have a quick definition of what having fine or thin hair really means. Basically, the ‘fine’ in the phrase refers to the diameter of each individual hair strand. This means that you can have fine hair which looks thick because the strands are packed more into each square inch of your scalp.

Or, you can have fine hair which looks really thin because the hair strands themselves are already thin in the first place – and they are sparsely populated within each square inch in the scalp.

So depending on whether you have thin, fine hair or thick, fine hair, the best way to have a head start in choosing the short hair styles for fine hair that will suit you best would be with your hair cut. Always consult your stylist and tell them the look that you would like to achieve, starting from maybe the length of hair that you would like to have.

Take Your Pick from these Short Hair Styles for Fine Hair

Now, if like the convenience of having short, fine hair that is pretty much low maintenance, here are the short hair styles that you can choose from:

• Feather Cut for Short, Fine Hair - To achieve this short hair style for fine hair, your locks will be cropped in such a way that the ends will feather on the face lightly. You can best style this cut using a forward motion with a blow dryer, after which you can add some mousse to the crown and finish the do using a styling brush.
• The Pixie Cut - There are two short hairstyles for thin hair that you can use if you have a pixie cut. For a more sophisticated look, you can use a paddle brush to create smooth lines and put your hair close to your skull. On the other hand, you can also use a styling mousse and create a sexy, just-out-of-bed look with your pixie hair cut.
• The Bob - The best way to add some volume to thin, fine hair is to go for a bob cut. It can either be the straight bob that singer Rihanna used to wear, or a slightly layered bob that will add texture to your locks. These two short hair styles for fine hair will add the much-needed volume to your hair.
• Naturally Curly - Let’s say that you have natural black hair. The easiest way to wear your hair without having to spend too much time in the salon is by styling it in a natural, curly and short hair style. Again, you can go for the rumpled, just out of bed look by styling your curly hair this way and that. Or, you can go for a more romantic, feminine look by taming your locks into a more severe style.
• Straight with Layers - Finally, you can add some texture and volume to your fine hair by having it cut in a straight, layered style.

No matter which of these short hair styles for fine hair it is that you end up choosing, what’s important is for you to choose one which will make you feel and look your best – so go ahead and try which one will make you feel like the true glam diva that you really are!

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When I was 11 years old, I threw a no-hitter in a Little League game. I’d say I was happy when it happened, but I’d be lying. It was actually a pretty ugly performance. The game ended with the score being something like 5-2 and I wouldn’t have even known I had pitched a no-hitter if my coach at the time hadn’t gone back through the box score of the game later that night and called me up after he discovered that I’d actually thrown a no-no thanks to a series of errors, walks, and wild pitches that allowed plenty of base-runners and even a couple runs but no actual hits. Do I look back now and brag about doing it? Um…yeah! But realistically, I threw what had to be one of the ugliest no-hitters in Little League history.

I bring this up because Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson recently threw a no-hitter of his own. And while I wouldn’t exactly compare it to my Little League performance, it was (almost) as ugly. Jackson walked eight batters during the course of the game, hit another and threw a wild pitch. In the third inning of the game, he actually managed to load the bases—with no outs!—before working himself out of a jam. But regardless of the trouble that he ran into, he went on to claim a 1-0 victory and a no-hitter when it was all said and done.

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The female MC’s playground may be crawling with Barbies and kaleidoscopic wigs right now, but we all know who shall forever sit atop the monkey bars looking down on these other little rap girls—Lauryn Noel Hill! The hip-hop icon who has been ghost for far too many years (don’t be afraid to blame Rohan Marley’s treacherous island p***s), has been making a few surprising appearances in public lately. She ripped the stage at the LA Harmony Festival a few weeks ago and will also be a headlining act on this year’s Rock The Bells tour—the fans are more excited than a Jamaican with jerk seasoning!

L-Boogie recently spoke with National Public Radio and explained why she had been missing in action for so long.

“There were a number of different reasons,” she says. “But partly, the support system that I needed was not necessarily in place. There were things about myself, personal-growth things, that I had to go through in order to feel like it was worth it. Oftentimes, I think people are forced to make decisions prematurely. And then that sound radiates.”

“I’m trying to open up my range and really sing more,” she says. “With The Fugees initially, and even with Miseducation, it was very hip-hop—always a singing over beats. I don’t think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context. Where people can hear a bit more.”

“I don’t know if you know this, but I have five children,” she says. “The youngest is two now, so she’s old enough that I can leave her for a period of time and know she’s going to be okay. That’s one reason [Hill is starting to perform again]. And I think it’s just time. I’m starting to get excited again. Believe it or not, I think what people are attracted to about me, if anything, is my passion. People got exposed to my passion through music and song first. I think people might realize, you know, ‘We love the way she sounds, we love the music, but I think we just love how fearless she is. How boundless she is, when it comes to what she wants to do.’ And I think that can be infectious.” [NPR]

In case any of you kids are not hip to the magnificence that is Lauryn Hill, here is a quick note: Her debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, debuted at number one and has sold over eight million copies in the US alone. It was nominated for ten Grammys and won five including Album of the Year. She was the first female to receive so many Grammy nominations and awards in one night. A single strand of Ms. Hill’s hair is greater than your favorite female rapper and they would probably kill for it.