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HAIRSTYLE TREND RESORT 2013: THE RELAXED HAIR

19 Sunday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: ALBERTA FERRETTI RESORT 2013

One of the main themes in Resort 2013 is the actual act of what you do during this year — relax. We are talking about lounging around the pool with a mojito in one hand and an international high fashion magazine on the other. As such, one of the major hairstyles seen on the Resort 2013 runways is the relaxed hair.

PHOTO FROM: BALMAIN RESORT 2013

The relaxed hair style is actually very easy to pull off. All you need to do is to just make it look like you have just let your hair go and take its course. To achieve a nice fresh look, shampoo your hair and towel dry a little. Then comb it to get the tangles out. Afterwards, have your hair air dried or a soft blow dry would do.

PHOTO FROM: BCBG MAX AZRIA RESORT 2013

Some options to make your hair look shiny and healthy is by using some products. Our best bet is to get those light hair cuticle coat. If you can’t find one, (and this is odd but true) you can use light baby oil (just 2-3 drops on your palm) on your palm and rub first before you apply from MIDDLE part of your hair to the tips (not the top). This way, you can have that little shine and control without a lot of products wearing it down (it will look lazy and dirty if it is and we are aiming for the ‘relaxed’ look).

This does look good beside the pool. The question is, does it look good near the table in your cubicle? Our answer is YES. It can!

I guess your greatest fear with regards to this hairstyle is that it can become untidy. Of course, your fears are a little valid. Having the relaxed hairstyle is against the grain of high corporate surroundings (no one is relaxed in there — keep on doing work, work and more work!). Also, if this hair style is not done tastefully, you can end up looking like you actually have not bothered to comb, which is an absolute ‘no-no’ in the view of the human resources department (or anyone in that matter). But with a little tweak of this hairstyle trend you can definitely incorporate this to your daily look in the office!

PHOTO FROM: DEREK LAM RESORT 2013

The point of the hairstyle is actually showing your hair in its natural and best state. This means that you just need to make sure that it looks, neat and clean that it possibly can. The best way to go about it is to prepare the night before. Shampoo and condition your hair at night (hair tip, for daily conditioners, it’s nice to leave this on for 3 minutes on your hair before you rinse. That way, your hair has time to absorb the benefits of your trusted product). Then you can go for heavy treatment conditioners (those leave on for three minutes and more type of thing). After that, towel dry and comb your hair. You can then add a leave on conditioner on your hair and go to sleep. In the morning, don’t shower and just comb your hair neatly. You can even do the tip earlier to keep it shiny and a little bit more controlled if you like. (We are talking about the cuticle coat or light baby oil.)

Overall, the hairstyle may be too relaxed in the office but with the right way of getting that look, it can actually end up looking polished, beautiful and great!

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CORPORATE FASHION TREND RESORT 2013: THE DOUBLE FRONT SLIT SKIRT

17 Friday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: DOUGLAS HANNANT RESORT 2013

Forget the one slit at the side. Forget the one slit at the back. BOTH are passé! This Resort 2013, the designers have paraded a lot of double front slit skirts!

What are double front slit skirts?

Basically they are pencil skirts (or even full ones) that has to small slits at the front part of the skirt. This actually shows double the leg glamour!

PHOTO FROM: ALBERTA FERRETTI RESORT 2013

But then we have to think about the appropriateness in the work area. To be honest, this trend (the double front slit skirt) is a little more dangerous than its cousin the huge SIDE SLIT. This is because the trend is about maximum 3 inches long and it reveal more of the knees and legs rather than the side of the leg, which is of course, more sensual (not unless of course, some of your co-workers are in for the knees).

PHOTO FROM: BARBARA FRANK RESORT 2013

However, majority of this double front slit skirts are made out of a strong material. Therefore, there is a form of structure and the slit will not start displaying your legs every now and then without your notice (simply because it falls off here and there with the soft cloth). The slit will also not open too wide. So there is need to worry for too much exposure.

The double front slit skirt is a trend on the runway, but time will tell if it will be accepted in the streets. This can be a little daunting at work, but with the right length of the skirt and as well as the slits’ height, it can still become passable. Furthermore, you can wear tights underneath so that it can be more professional looking for work. This way, your legs can become more elongated and your look can become more sophisticated.

PHOTO FROM: BELSTAFF RESORT 2013

The detailing of the skirt is actually more on the silhouette forming of it rather than an added flair of style. As such, it can be both a canvass and a focal item of any corporate fashion ensemble. You can even pair it with another equally eye catching but simple in color and no print fashion garb. This way the outfit looks more balanced and more appropriate for work (don’t forget the blazer!).

In general, the double front slit skirt is a whole new trend to try for corporate fashion. With the rules about office wear becoming more relaxed as time passes by, one can definitely start experimenting in fashion to push the boundaries for style in that genre.

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HAIRSTYLE TREND RESORT 2013: “GET A RAISE”

16 Thursday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN RESORT 2013

It’s baaack! The raised hair or hair puff popularized by Gwen Stefani and then cemented in our minds by Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is back! Be at peace, fashion netizens, it has returned with a look of grace and poise. The hair puff of Resort 2013 looks polished, mature and professional. It’s a great look that will definitely delight the non-fans of the usual pony tails and tight hair buns for the corporate setting.

PHOTO FROM: CAROLINA HERRERA RESORT 2013

The hair puff is seen prevalent in the Resort 2013 simply because it is a polished look to sport in the scorching heat. Your hair is up and helps you cool down a little. The sides are sleeked up and polished (majority of the hair puff look) and this makes you look glamorous and sophisticated.

What this means for the corporate fashionistas is simple — this hairstyle will give you a professional and poised look with the benefit of not suffering a massive meltdown from the heat of the summer. This look is great even for sophisticated evenings of your corporate life down to the most important boardroom presentation of your life. It gives you a masculine vibe without sacrificing your feminine touches. It’s the ultimate women’s power dressing up-do.

PHOTO FROM: DIANE VON FURSTERNBERG RESORT 2013

Another wonderful thing about this hairstyle is its ability to transform from the most formal of affairs down to the casual specifics. For the casual Fridays, you can definitely make some hair feel astray with a mashed up puff look. It gives you a vibe of ‘it is casual Fridays and I’m relaxing here in the office’ without bordering on ‘oh, I just forgot to comb today’.

PHOTO FROM: L’WREN SCOTT RESORT 2013

In addition, the hair puff look is also great in making you look a little bit taller than usual. Also if you have a strong jaw line feature this may be a great look for you to sport that, but if you find it a little daunting for you, then you may leave this out of your hairstyle list.

Overall, the hair puff look as a trend for Resort 2013 is not only stylish but chic. It’s a great way of dealing with the heat of the environment without getting heat from the human resources!

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WOMEN’S POWER DRESSING TREND (RESORT 2013): BLUE OCEAN

11 Saturday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: RICHARD NICOLL RESORT 2013

The color blue is prevalent in the majority of the RESORT 2013 collections. This is not a surprise as the collections are meant for the vacation during hot summer days. There is a need for cool colors to come into play to the fashion items. And of course, when ‘cool colors’ are considered, you cannot get rid of the suggestion of ‘blue’.

But then again, the color blue can be a little bit bland and cannot flatter most skin colors (you may end up looking too pale or too strong with it). So how can one wear it properly? Let’s look at the runways for some styling inspirations on how to use it in different ways to bring about different fashion effects on your body and overall style.

BLUE LAYERS

PHOTO FROM: MARIOS SCHWAB RESORT 2013

One way of playing with the color blue into your wardrobe is to actually learn how to layer over it to give it out a whole new depth and dimension to your look. It’s also a great way to revitalize any solid colored clothing so as to not look repetitive at all.

Buy some see through tops or dresses that you can layer over your blue dress/top in order to bring about a whole new texture to your outfit. Of course, do not forget to put on a blazer for a more professional look.

BLUE PRINT

PHOTO FROM: MICHAEL VAN DER HAM RESORT 2013

The color blue was also paired up with some prints in a cut and sew style for the clothes. The way that the color blue is used here is more in a canvass sense for the outfit. You can wear blue in solid colors and pair it with something striking in print. This creates a visual texture as well as a contrast in the palette for your office garbs.

BLUE ALL OVER

PHOTO FROM: LOUIS VUITTON RESORT 2013

They say that matching colors in your wardrobe is a big “no-no” in the modern times, but there is a twist that you can do in order to evoke this style tip and yet look modern and relevant. You can wear blue all over your office garbs but in different shades. You can also even play with a combination of a blue theme but in different combinations of plains and prints in that specific shade. This gives a more interesting outfit as matching clothes of the same palette all over your body can become very boring to the point that it’s a fashion mistake.

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WOMEN’S POWER DRESSING TREND REPORT (RESORT 2013): STRIPE PRINTS

10 Friday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: BAND OF OUTSIDERS RESORT 2013

One of the most obvious trend of the Resort 2013 collections is the stripe print. It is seen in different versions. In some clothing it’s subtle, with its thin lines disappearing and appearing on the clothing, depending on the lighting. In some, the stripe was bold and big. It can also be seen in various angles or used randomly.

Whatever way it is used, the stripe print is a definite yes for any corporate ensemble. Here are some tips on how to harness its ‘print power’ to your own personal style. Mind you, this is not about the elongating or narrowing effect of the stripe. The tips are also not about the widening effect of it, as this is already (almost) common knowledge. The fashion tips shown below are going to give you a different perspective and ways of using the stripe to your own silhouette advantage.

SUBDUED ELEGANCE

PHOTO FROM: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM RESORT 2013

The stripe print is an instant way of looking elegant. The thinner it is, the more sophisticated it looks. Being one of the most classical of prints, the stripe evokes a sense of maturity and being in total control of the whole ensemble. It’s always a subtle way of having a pop of contrast in your whole corporate fashion outfit as well.

Pair your stripe with lighter tones or shades of fashion items and pair it with some black and gold accessories. This creates an aura of elegance and poise instantly.

CHOOSE YOUR ANGLE

PHOTO FROM: DEREK LAM RESORT 2013

Stripes are also a great way of creating some visual contrast across your body. It can visually hide, emphasize or even curve your shape, depending on where it falls and how it is placed on it. That is why, in choosing your stripe print, it is best that you choose one that fits your silhouette perfectly. This way, the stripe can flatter your body type even more.

COLOR YOUR LIFE

PHOTO FROM: THAKOON RESORT 2013

Another great thing about stripes this Resort 2013 is that it comes in different colors. The most refreshing kind is the one of the same color range but in both lighter and darker tone contrast. This is a great version of stripe as I can easily be paired off with other items. Since it’s not too contrasting, it can be paired with other solid colored items easily. However, because it is printed, it can also become the contrasting piece of your whole office ensemble. Choose light colored stripes for an accent piece, while dark colored ones for a more subtle hint of break in your suits.

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WOMEN’S POWER DRESSING: TOP 3 PRINTS OF RESORT 2013

07 Tuesday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG RESORT 2013

The Resort 2013 runway was laced with a lot of prints. Loud, silent to the just right, the prints are plenty! That is why, if you are looking for some contrast, clash or even a focal point for your corporate fashion outfit, you will never run out of options as the present runway has all types of prints that you will need to get the effect that you want for your corporate ensemble.

But this poses a great question, which ones are actually appropriate? Here are the top 3 prints of Resort 2013

GET FENCED IN: THE CRISS CROSS PRINT

PHOTO FROM: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN RESORT 2013

This is actually one of the rarest prints seen on the runway. The criss cross print or ‘fence’ looking print is a straight cut and bold print that you can definitely wear in the office. Of course, in the corporate setting, your look should always evoke a sense of professionalism and being streamlined focused. As such, the criss cross print with the clashing of lines and straight drawn diamonds is a great print to play with.

Since this type of print can become a little busy at times, it’s good to choose ones that are limited in color or at least subtle in type. This way, it’s a statement but not too loud to the point that it is distracting. Try the Alexander McQueen Resort 2013 blazer above.

EARN YOUR STRIPES: THE STRIPE PRINT

PHOTO FROM: ALTUZARRA RESORT 2013

No. We are not talking about being a con artist. We are talking about the most basic of all prints — just the stripe.

The stripe print is very prevalent on the Resort 2013 collections. It comes in different variations. It can be just a hint on the garment down to the all out blast on the item. Whichever you choose, the stripe print is the most accepted and probably the most professional looking print that you can ever get for yourself.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER JANE IN THE URBAN CORPORATE JUNGLE: THE ANIMAL PRINT

PHOTO FROM: VALENTINO RESORT 2013

Of course, where would the modern times be without the animal print? This print has already spilled from the club into the corporate setting. The animal print, if the colors are right and style correctly, can become one of the boldest statement you can ever put on in the office. It’s ravishing, alluring and outright power inducing once you get the hang of it!

In using this print, just make sure that it’s in the appropriate color and more on the realistic side. Although going for the black and pink leopard print blazer seems like an eye catching idea, maybe it’s better left hanging on your closet for other occasions. Choose the animal print that you know is close to the actual thing (in color). This way, you’ll look more polished and less tacky.

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WOMEN’S POWER DRESSING: TOP 5 BLAZERS OF RESORT 2013

05 Sunday Aug 2012

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Well, the Fall 2012 couture came out, which means that majority of the most noteworthy shows have been out for RESORT 2013. As such, we are now going to start discussing what are the best things that we have seen so far on the runway. Let us start with the corporate fashion staple and all around ‘must-have’ — the blazer. Below are the top 5 blazers of RESORT 2013.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

PHOTO FROM: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN RESORT 2013

 

It’s futuristic. It’s metallic. It’s simple in cut. It’s refreshing. It’s new. What else can you ask for in the future of corporate fashion? This Alexander McQueen Resort 2013 blazer definitely has a place on our list. In a long list of ho-hum fashion pieces and the “forgettables”, down to the “don’t even think about it”, this blazer has broken the curse and transported us to an era that we have not yet experienced — just like how fashion should be.

BALMAIN

PHOTO FROM: BALMAIN RESORT 2013

 

If the Alexander McQueen Resort 2013 collection took us a step further in time, this Balmain Resort 2013 blazer took us a step back — to the eighties even! This black and white striped blazer is a striking contrast to the monotonous suit. It is also a very bold and daring statement. It’s a great investment if you want to be a fashion daredevil in the office.

DKNY

PHOTO FROM: DKNY RESORT 2013

 

Now after we have been taken to two different time settings, we are now here at the present and modern times wherein it’s all about the color! This DKNY Resort 2013 blazer is simple in silhouette but bold in color. The great thing about this though is that it won’t go out of style as this blazer can transcend from one era to another.

VALENTINO

PHOTO FROM: VALENTINO RESORT 2013

 

Speaking of another era, the Edwardian era was invoked in this romanticist blazer from the Valentino Resort 2013. The laced detailed blazer looks absolutely soft, feminine and Divine.  The silhouette is also simple in cut so, it can flatter most body types and can be dressed up and down depending on the style chosen.

ZAC POSEN

PHOTO FROM: ZAC POSEN RESORT 2013

 

This light purple, ruffled, curve hugging blazer from the Zac Posen Resort 2013 collection is a feminine corporate realization of a fashion piece. It’s all about the details, color and silhouette in this fashion piece and it’s one of the most bold statements you can ever make in the office. What is not to love about it?

 

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CORPORATE STYLE TREND RESORT 2013: THE CROPPED SLEEVE BLAZER

02 Thursday Aug 2012

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PHOTO FROM: 10 CROSBY DEREK LAM RESORT 2013

It’s actually one of the most basic ways of styling your blazer. The cropped sleeve blazer is basically lifting your blazer’s sleeves up to have that gathered look around your elbows. Not only does this add detail to your look, but it also adds a whole new style dimension to the usual streamlined sleeves of your outerwear.

There are actually three major ways to crop your blazer’s sleeve. First way is to fold the edge backwards until the middle of your forearms. Afterwards, you pull your sleeve back until the folded edge is at the end of it and just before the elbows. Next method would be to fold the edge backwards once and then pull it above your elbow. The final way to achieve a cropped sleeve blazer look is to not fold the edge at all and pull it up until your forearms or at the elbow part or even after it.

PHOTO FROM: BURBERRY PRORSUM RESORT 2013

Cropping the sleeves of your blazer is actually a great way of ‘styling’ the item. Usually blazers end at the edge of your palm or at your wrist. Sometimes, it even ends at the middle of your palm. Either way, it can become boring if you just keep it wearing the same way. By styling it, you can actually stretch your dollar a bit when it comes to your blazer. You can create a whole new look and vibe with just some small tweaks in this beloved fashion item — and that is just the sleeve.

PHOTO FROM: RACHEL ZOE RESORT 2013

A cropped sleeve blazer can also create a whole new depth and dimension on your body. Exposing the forearms, it can actually make your whole arm a little slimmer and longer. The cropped and gathered part of the sleeve is also great in creating volume in that area. So if you are a little slim in that body part and wishes to create more muscle in that area, by all means, do this style!

But what about the women with big arms? Oddly enough, the cropped sleeve blazer can actually balance it. Because it makes the forearms exposed, that would be the first thing that they would focus on, provided that the blazer is dark in color. The cropped and gathered sleeve in the upper arm actually creates a distracting detail that would hide or even minimize that area.

PHOTO FROM: ZERO+MARIA CORNEJO RESORT 2013

Overall, the cropped sleeve blazer is a great trend to actually get into. First, you don’t even have to buy another fashion item to achieve this. You can actually do it with the current blazers that you have. So that is definitely a good reason. Next, cropped sleeves can actually flatter and accentuate your upper body, in general, and your arms in particular. So to those who needs these effects, go ahead and do this! Finally, this style trend is timeless. Anyone can do it, whatever age bracket they are in. So you know that it encompasses in terms of wearability.

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