Fellowship’s first Men’s Trends event

Here’s a few pictures from the first Fellowship for British Hairdressing’s Men’s Trends evening.

It was a great event with some amazing talent and real diversity on display.

 Clipper magic from Jamie Stevens

Icelandic edge from Chris Appleton 

Chanel Harmonie de Printemps Makeup Collection

We have not had enough time to experience the beauty of winter, but cosmetic brands have already started presenting their spring collections to us. Chanel, for example, sees the new season in pink and gold colors, inspired by the dawn clouds, and the first rays of dawn.

The Harmonie de Printemps line turned out to be very gentle.

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Project Runway gossip: Christian Siriano to design wedding gowns and Heidi Klum is back on the market

Arguably the most fierce Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano, recently announced (via Twitter, how else?) that he has an upcoming bridal collaboration with U.S. retailer Nordstrom. The designer gave his followers a sneak peek of the first dress, and while it’s not exactly a “hot mess” it leaves us wanting more. It seems Siriano has traded in his signature volume and drama for a safe and—dare we say it—slightly boring creation. (Siriano

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Assessing the Plus Size Market in Fit, Price and Fashion

With the new year getting into full swing, it is a good time to evaluate the plus size market potential in order to give us some clues as to what is in store for plus size for 2012.

It appears as though fit and quality are still front and center in the minds of plus size women with having the item in line with keeping us fashion conscious as a close second and then price.

Although, its really hard to rank the three elements, lets face it, if the top, jacket, skirt or pants do not fit, we wont buy it.  As for price, that is the most justifiable element in my mind.  I can justify price if I love the item! I have had many customers do the same. W

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Couch-Free Chic: Stylish Activewear


It‘s mid-January, and the excitement of a new year has worn off, a cold front has moved in, and I am starting to feel the stirs of cabin fever. It’s time to get out and move. Luckily, my timing couldn’t be better. Mid-January sees the demise of the resolutioners at the gym. Treadmills are finally available and floor space in the most coveted yoga classes opens up. My treat for overcoming the dreaded winter inertia? Comfy new active wear.

Under the heating lamps of a hot yoga class, a lightweight Enza Costa racer-back tank is the ideal mix of soft and sporty. After

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