How To: Alexander Wang Inspired Messy Ponytail

Be forewarned: I’m not a hair person. That is to say, I’m a lazy hair person. I don't straighten my hair because it damages my already frail hair. I don't pin curl, or do anything requiring bobby pins. I’ve never been a very good French braider. That’s why I love the messy ponytail seen on fall/winter runways — I know no other kind.


Last season Alexander Wang inspired side braid was the hottest hair style of the season. Celebrities from Cheryl Cole, Rachel McAdams, and Nicole Richie were spotted with the it.  Even though this trend is still extremely popular right now and will definitely make a transition in to Fall/Winter there's a new hair style trending right now. This season Alexander Wang has done it again with the messy backcombed ponytail.

Models on the runway

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There is no better way to pump up your average ponytail than with a good teasing. Pull hair back and wrap a one-inch section around the elastic to achieve the wrapped-around look. Next, backcomb at the crown and heavily in the ponytail to get texture and edgy volume. You don't want to make your ponytail too high on the head. Location is very important. The ponytail is going to be in the middle of the head which is a little more playful.


Even though in the above pictures the ponytails the models are supporting are a little exaggerated, you can make it as polished as you want or stick the original style and keep it messy. Personally, I like the messy look (but not too messy though). You can also make a parting of your choice at the front and then back comb your hair at the crown. 


This look is going to be big for fall. Are you going to style your hair like you just don't care?

Sana

How To: Nicole Richie's Flirty French-to-Fishtail Braids

No one can rock boho-chic better than Nicole Richie! I'm always trying to in-cooperate her style in to my own, with fringed bags, loose flowy clothes, wavy/ beachy hair and  light make-up. Sadly, that is as far as I can go. Lauren Conrad and Nicole Richie are the two celebs whose style I adore. If I had to choose, I'd lean a little more towards Nicole, because her look is a little more effortless.

She attended Ella Moss's 10-year anniversary celebration and look stunning. I'm in love with her entire outfit. I love the sleeves on her maxi dress.  She always wears the coolest-looking braids, and at the event, she showed off yet another impressive, plaited look. What makes Nicole's textured version so hip is that it starts out as French braids at the top and flows down into fishtails toward the ends. 

I YouTubed her braid and learnt how to do it. If you want re-create her hair style, here's a quick and simple way to do it. 

• Start by applying a mattifying, texture-enhancing cream, I just use my Toni&Guy anti-frizz or L'oreal Studio Line Curl Power Mousse to damp strands. Blow-dry the hair with your fingers for a tousled effect.

• After parting hair down the middle, French braid one side beginning about an inch-and-a-half down the part. (You could create a single side braid.)

• Once you've French-braided the hair about an inch or two past the ear, now start your fishtail braid (you can learn how to make one here). Repeat on the other side of the part. Tip: to keep the style looking perfectly imperfect, you can always alternate the thickness of the strands woven into the braids.

FYI: Designers have been obsessed with this hair style as well. It's been a staple at the Resort 2011 Fashion Shows.

Do you love Bohemian style as much as I do? Is this braid something you're going to try out?

.Sana

Pippa Middleton: Epitome Of Summer Chic

 

Pippa Middleton, is probably the most googled celebrity at the moment. People want to know everything about her, from her love life to her clothes. Usher, even wants her to model for his new lingerie line! Yes, can you believe that? I'm guessing that's not going to happen any time soon.

This post is for all the Pippa Middleton style devotee's out there. Even though I'm not a fan, I can't deny that her fashion sense is always on-trend, understated, chic and fashionable.

Celebrity Style: Pippa Middleton's Skinny Jeans

Pippa Middleton kept it casual in skinny jeans paired with a pretty beige blouse, and we found all the details on the jeans she's wearing! Pippa is wearing J Brand “912” low-rise pencil leg jeans. These skinny jeans retail for $158, and are currently available at JBrandJeans.com.

The Other Middleton Girl

Carrying the "Pippa" bag by Modalu.

Pippa Middleton wearing a dress by Zara

Pippa Middleton has indeed stolen her sister's thunder, and has not only become a paparazzi magnet but also Britain's "it" girl.  She has been nick named "Perfect Pippa", hailed as the ultimate "English Rose" and has been dubbed the ideal role model for British girls. Yes, really!

The Pippa Middleton craze is only gaining momentum. Rumour has it that the writers of Glee could be planning a tribute to her now renowned derrière. There's also said to be a musical on the way about her life which will be called "Pip,Pip,Hooray".  If that's not enough, with all the media frenzy surrounding her there's a rumour of a TV appearance in the States, on Oprah's OWN network.

You've got to hand it to her,she has been handling her new found fame like a pro.

Are you a fan of Pippa Middleton?