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Australia’s Top Models

Celeste — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:20 +0000

Happy Australia Day! This is a festive day for Aussies worldwide to express their pride! They get to put their hair down, sit back and relax, and just let the day pass with nothing else to worry about but where to go, what to eat, and who to celebrate with. Today, we celebrate with Australia by turning our attention to some of the sexiest Aussie models in the fashion world. Let’s thank Australia for making these beautiful people renowned to the world. According to www.popsugar.com.au, these top ten Aussie models are guaranteed to make a mark on the fashion world for years to come.

Elle Macpherson

Bambi Northwood-Blyth

Nicole Trunfio

Celebrating the Australian Day

Celeste — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:08:42 +0000

Once again, Australia Day is soon approaching. A day filled with festivities and happiness that all Australians look forward to each year. Basically, Australia Day is celebrated annually on the 26^th of January as a commemoration of the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British Sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.

So what do people do during Australia Day? People in Australia make sure that they make this day extra special. Camaraderie and a sense of nationalism are being practiced by each and everyone by having fun and celebrating things that are purely Australian.

Besides all the pleasure that everybody is enjoying, people are also looking forward to host the famous Australian BBQ. Not only that, they also make sure that the drinks are ice-cold and the fresh
prawns are ready to be grilled.

All the fun and excitement are not complete without dressing up the Aussie way! So what do people usually wear on Australia Day ?

People usually dress casually with a cool, chic sense on Australia Day. Denim, maxi skirts, dresses, and loose-fitting tanks and tops are the way to do it. A nice hat and a pair of sunglasses are also essential so as to prevent the sunlight from ruining your day. Make it more Australian with a pair of ‘scoops’, a splash of green and gold, and an Aussie flag!

The day is made to enjoy, be happy, and dress the way you want to with a touch of comfort. Happy Australia Day! Cheers!

Beautiful on Chinese New Year

Celeste — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:56:10 +0000

The Chinese New Year is once again here. It’s that time again where all the Chinese and people who respect the Chinese celebrate this spectacular occasion as a festivity of where the Chinese come from, who they are, and who they aspire to become.

Not only do people enjoy the activities during the Chinese New Year, but buying new clothes is also one of their favorite things to do. Wearing a Chinese New Year dress in a true sense shows a long and complex interaction between sophistication and tradition.

Over the years, Chinese fashion has already evolved. From the clothing, to the make-up, Chinese fashion never fails to amaze the eyes of the fashion gurus.

Traditional Chinese fashion consists of embroidered shoes, Chinese brocade silk Fabric, Cheongsam dress, Tang Jackets, and many other items. Up until now, these traditional clothing are worn by local residents of China. The embroidered designs of their dresses often symbolized their social status. The following photos showcase the astounding designs of Chinese clothing.

In China, make-up has also been a trademark for most women. The Chinese women have been known to create the most intrinsic, unique and beautiful masterpieces on make-up. Here is a video which will show you how creative and how amazing Chinese fashion-inspired make-up for women.

Chinese New Year for a New You!

Celeste — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:11:02 +0000

Chinese New Year is one of the most sought after events in almost every corner of the world. It is one of the most important traditional holidays of the Chinese. The 2012 Chinese New Year celebrates the Year of the Dragon starting on the 23^rd of January 2012. During this long celebration, people all-over the world enjoy Chinese traditions, Chinese food and delicacies, street parties and a festivity of happiness and enjoyment.

In this wondrous event, there are a lot of traditions that up until today are still observed in the course of the celebration. For one, red envelopes, otherwise known as red packets are passed out from married couples to unmarried ones. Also, exchanging of gifts between relatives and friends are done in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Fireworks are also displayed in China and other countries with a huge percentage of Chinese in their population.

Of course, we should not forget that being fashionable in this festival is still essential. During Chinese New Year, red is the main color of everything, from clothes, shoes, accessories, and even house and business establishment decorations. Here are a few tips to beautify your C hinese New Year outfit .

1. In terms of clothing, red is usually worn by everybody enjoying the New Year because it is believed that the colour red scares away evil spirits and bad fortune. In this Chinese New Year, play with red a little bit more. Why not try wearing red underwear to keep evil spirits away from your body, right? It wouldn’t hurt to try it.

2. Do not wear black and white. Though it is more elegant to look at, but celebrating the Chinese New Year must be a wondrous celebration, meaning, wear only reds, golds and other bright-coloured garments.

3. Wearing gold accessories like necklaces and bracelets can also boost good luck. Not only does it bring you better luck, it will also make you look a little expensive than usual.

4. Do not overdo your get-up. Too much of everything would not look nice on you. Keep it small and whimsical.

5. Always remember to bring a purse. You’ll never know how much red envelopes you’ll be receiving this Chinese New Year!

6. Beautify your face. Try wearing gold eye shadow to enhance your Chinese New Year attire.

7. Lastly, never be afraid of wearing something new. Invent yourself. Smile.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Women love Country love Women

Celeste — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:42:23 +0000

What comes into your mind when you hear “Country Music”? Since the 1940’s, country music has been a popular American musical style that roots from Western cowboy and folk music. Back then it was called hillbilly music, but changed to country when it became popularized.

At present, country music expresses many styles and subgenres such as country soul, country rock and country pop. A lot of artists have ventured into country music and though they have their own different styles, that specific distinction of “country” is always present in their music.

Because the women are also known for country music, not just the men, here’s some of those female country stars that each represent very different country music styles, from traditional and contemporary to country rock and country pop. Aside from the fact that these ladies have undeniably great talent and have contributed good music in the industry, they are also known for their irresistible style and looks. See for yourself!

Country Music and Country Fashion for the Cowgirl in You!

Celeste — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:18:07 +0000

Once again, the most sought after country Music Festival in Australia, the Tamworth Country Music Festival is coming. The festival will start on the 20^th of January and will end on 29^th of January 2012. For this year, the theme for the festival takes its name from the song performed by Slim Dusty, written by Don Walker entitled, “Looking Forward, Looking Back” in celebration of the 40^th successful year of

the festival.

The festival showcases a wide variety of country music together with 2,200 events and 4,000 different shows performed in 80 different locations. This alone should give you enough enthusiasm and excitement for you to actually go and witness this spectacular event!

In this festival, people are fashionably walking through the streets in their stylish, country outfit which usually consists of a pair of boots and checkered polo shirts and blouses. But really, how do you dress up with country fashion or western style? Here are some rules you might want to consider when dressing up the country style.
1. When wearing country outfit, never ever wear jeans that have sequins in the back pocket. The sequins belong to the

front.

2.Tooled-leather belts are essential in your outfit. The buckles must be big and shiny.

3. When wearing a cap, always wear it with the bill of the cap pointed straight ahead.

4. Farm caps that you should wear are most often than not dirty.

5. For girls, a cowgirl hat is necessary. Make sure that the size of the hat is perfect for the size of your head.

6. Great fitting western jeans, along with a vest or a cowgirl jacket depending on the weather shall also be a part of your get-up.

7. You will also need a western handbag. These handbags are usually leather and hand-tooled.

8. To pull off your cowgirl look, the perfect boots must be on your feet. If you’re really serious with your cowgirl look, you can invest on some expensive leather boots, or otherwise, just choose cheap, quality boots.
9. And lastly, do not forget to accessorize yourself. Boleros, earrings, necklaces and bracelets is just the thing to polish your look.

Stripes… Stripes… Stripes…

Celeste — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:12:25 +0000

Stripes are one of the elements of fashion which never go out of style. Be it your blouse, your skirt, your bag, or even your shoes, as long as you know how to mix and match and balance your outfit, you sure will be looking perfect in it.

When you are wearing stripes, make sure that you do not overdo it, neither should you under do it. Decide on one colour for your stripes and play around with the colour in your outfit. Choose one element of your outfit to be stripes. For instance, if you are wearing a striped blouse, avoid wearing a striped skirt for it will look a bit confusing. Even if you just wear striped shoes, together with a plain-coloured blouse and jeans, it would look fantastic as it is.

However, if you plan on going bold and beautiful, you can choose wearing stripes with bold colours in it. Just make sure that the colours you choose are complementary and won’t actually have to fight for attention. Remember, the key to wearing stripes is balance.

Also, stripes can be tricky sometimes.It may make you appear thinner and longer, or wider and stouter. You really should be careful on the pattern of stripes to wear. Here’s the rule: If you want to appear thinner, choose the vertical stripes. Though, diagonal stripes are more fashionable and it will give you a more appealing look than vertical stripes. Vertical stripes are somewhat outdated, so this could be a reason why more prefer wearing diagonal stripes than vertical stripes.

On the other hand, horizontal stripes are also a very stylish choice. Women who want to appear a bit bigger or fuller than the usual should wear horizontal stripes. Big, bold stripes make you look more curvaceous and voluptuous.

Just mix and match, learn how to balance, and remember, with stripes, a little goes a long way!

Hairstyles That Never Go Out of Style

Celeste — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:43:08 +0000

A woman’s hair do is one of the most important elements of her over-all look. The hair style becomes a mirror of one’s personality. For instance, if the hair is messy and wavy, it shows that the person lives a carefree and active lifestyle. On the other hand, if the hair do is clean, and fixed, it is an indication that the person is prim and proper or maybe that he or she is living a conservative lifestyle.

However, you can always experiment with your hairstyle and reinvent it every once in a while. In looking for the perfect hairstyle that would fit you, you might want to consider taking a look on these hairstyles that would never go out of style.

1. Afro. This puffy hairstyle came about in the early 70’s and 80’s. When a woman has an afro hairstyle, it exudes a strong personality and a natural look which never goes out of style.

2. Curly hair. The curls never fail to make a woman look more sexy and appealing. Having flowing, long curly hair gives you a more sophisticated and attractive look.

3. Wavy hair. The wavy hair also gives a more natural, fresh-from-the-beach look which is always in style.

4. Bob. A bob-cut hair gives a more edgy look which is a trending hairstyle nowadays. This look can be worn in both formal and casual occasions.

5. Ponytail. Tying your hair into a ponytail makes you look more prim and proper yet still have that active, outgoing personality. Ponytail is a basic hairdo of girls and women alike which never loses its spot on the fashion world.

6. Straight hair. Straight, long hair is an indispensable hair style which is most often than not, a common hairstyle for girls. It is not an easy task to maintain straight, beautiful hair. With a little patience, then you will surely have that long, straight hair you’ve always wanted.

Nail your Nail Polish!

Celeste — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:49:45 +0000

Nail polish is used by most women to glam up their look. Some use it to hide blemishes on their nails – some nails have white marks which look a bit off, or damaged nails can really be a turn off. All of these flaws can be concealed by nail polish which comes in a wide variety of colors.

Putting on nail polish not only adds excitement to your over all get up, but it also boosts up your confidence, making you stand out in the crowd.

The color of nail polish you choose most of the time just depends on your mood, or what oufit you will wear, but almost always, the color tells you something about the personality of a person. Make sure that the color you choose for your nails is appropriate for the occasion or your day-to-

day activities so as not to look unattractive or disturbing. For example, if you are going to a formal occasion, choose a lighter tone, like nude tones or maybe, a light solid-colored nail polish would do, depending on what outfit you will wear.

Before, nail polish only comes in plain colors, like blue, red, black, and other solid colors. Then, metallic colors cam

e to the picture. These colors make your nails look more exciting and glamorous. Today, nail polish has glitters, and other sparkly designs which would look really cute. You can also play with the colors of your nails and be creative by not sticking to only one solid color. Nail art, for one, is now becoming the trend for women’s nails. Nail art is a more sophisticated and intricate design for the nails which come even in the most creative or weird design you can ever think of.

5-Minute Make-up Trick

Celeste — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:54:31 +0000

Sometimes, you barely have enough time to make yourself presentable in the morning. When your morning is super hectic and you have only minutes to look your best, it leaves you no choice but to just put some good clothes on, lipstick, then go. If this has been your problem for quite some time now, don’t fret! Here’s a video for you to rely on especially during times like these when you only have 5-minutes to gussy-up. Follow this video’s 5-minute technique in applying makeup. It’s hassle-free and really easy! No doubt, it’ll make you look up and going in minutes. Before you know it, you’re out the door with a look like you’re fresh from the salon.