Hello Fearless Fashionistas,

It seems that the cold weather is leaving us and the warmer weather is slowly making its way back and do you know what that means? It means that all the times we spent the last few weeks window shopping to get a feel for what the trends are for the spring and since there is no snow in site we can actually start purchasing items that make our hearts melt. I know in a few days I will be purchasing this (pictured below). What are you planning to buy or have bought and can’t wait to take it out of your closet and start showing it off?

Dear Fashionista’s

Although I should have read this book a while back, lets face it! I have a Kobo e-reader now and can finally read some great fashion books I hadn’t had the opportunity to read before. I am currently reading Nancy Macdonell Smith’s book ”The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites.”

In case you did not know about these classic pieces which never go out of style, I suggest you make a point of them. Smith selected the following ten:  little black dress, the white shirt, the cashmere sweater, blue jeans , the suit, high heels, pearls, lipstick, sneakers and of course the trench coat.

We all love these staples of feminine fashion and have been wearing them for years and in varying styles. However, this book does not simply list them or even how to wear them, it goes into the history of each staple and how each item became the classic that it now is. If you love fashion as much as I do, I am certain you’ll find this book to be an enjoyable read.

Hello Fashionista’s

Did you tune in to the Golden Globes yesterday  and witness the amazing gowns some of your favourite celebrities  were wearing?

What were your thoughts? Which dress took your breath away?

Angelina Jolie’s green sequenced Versace dress was the talk of the town and was chosen as the winner by many entertainment news venues. Her dress was quiet elegant and it was refreshing to see her wearing some colour for a change. Her make up was kept very simple and her hairstyle was plain. I would have loved Jolie’s entire look if there was more done with her hair and make up. Had there been an up-do and brighter make up perhaps a bronzed look, Jolie’s look would have been complete, but wearing a sparkling dress with everything else very plain just didn’t mesh well. How did you ladies feel about her dress? who would you have chosen as the best dressed of the night?

My best dressed pick for the night was hands down Mila Kunis. Kunis looked radiant in her emerald green long and flowy Vera Wang dress as seen below. Her dress was stunning and I personally felt she carried it so well.

Some of you may disagree with me but I was not pleased with Halle Berry’s choice. She looked ravishing being the gorgeous woman that she is and although her dress was very sexy, I found it to be a strange choice for an award function of such caliber. The gown reminded me of  a lingerie dress you would wear to bed or try to be seductive in. What did you all think?

images below:http://gossipcenter.com/golden-globe-awards-2011

Good Morning Beauty loving fashionista’s

I must say a few years ago I would have not even considered hair extensions as an option. I was under the following impressions: 1)that hair extensions served the sole purpose of giving you longer hair, an issue I never had to deal with. 2) the procedure of getting hair extensions was having them sewn in to their scalp by professionals. 3) Extensions were an investment, costing min. $100 if you were lucky.

As years passed by and I became less satisfied with the appearance of my hair I realized the need for extensions. No I was not using them for length infact I purchased them to give my hair more volume and the appearance of more hair in general, something I began to lack after a poor haircut and plenty of hair dying procedures resulting in thinner hair. I discovered that extensions can be clip ons, you can glue them on, or there is still the traditional sew in option. Although clip on extensions tend to be fairly expensive you do have the option of buying more affordable extensions. I would recommend NOT purchasing them from pricey salons and instead try beauty supply stores or local/ethnic hair shops. You can even try purchasing them online.

Before purchasing know the difference between human hair and synthetic so you can make the right choice. Human hair pros:  you can style and colour them, they also last longer (upto a year). Synthetic hair cannot survive style heat or harsh chemicals from colouring but are ideal for having your hair pre-set and unaffected by weather conditions. They also cost much less in comparison to real hair. You can read more on their comparison on http://www.hairextensions.com/pages.php?pageid=24

Its been over a year now since I’ve had my extensions and I must say they have saved me from bad hairstyles on many occasions. How do you feel about your extensions? Do they work? Were they worth it?

Hello Fashionista’s

Now its a blessing to have great style sense and be up to date with fashion trends. Unfortunately, not all of us are on par with great fashion, although we wished we were. How do you go about becoming the style diva that you always wished you would come across as? Its simple, knowledge!

Fashion isn’t a sense you are born with, it is a sense you develop through knowledge.

As any individual working in the fashion industry has to do, in order to become well acquainted with style you must read all about it and learn it inside out. Think of fashion as a language, it must be learned in order for you to conform to the culture and become a true fashionista.  Although it may seem overwhelming having to learn about a subject you don’t know much about, it’s not very difficult if you have the right tools.

E-readers such as the Kobo allow you instant access to hundreds of books and magazines on fashion.  My Kobo book collection ranges from style guides to fictional stories, books discussing trends throughout the era’s to memoirs discussing the lives of fashion icons and leaders.

So if you are looking to learn more about the world of fashion and really bring out your inner fashionista, a Kobo eReader is the perfect device to have, as you can store all those fashion books and magazines inside one lightweight stylish portable device.