Mane Attraction ~ Dramatic Hair & Makeup Editorial

I love dramatic editorials, which style is your fave?

love these glam retro waves

Credits

Hair Stylist Danilo

Art Director Tanya Watt
Photographer Chris Nicholls
Models Catherine Dea (Folio)
Katrina (Next Canada)
Makeup Artist Greg Wencel
Fashion Editor Zeina Esmail
portraits featured in the December issue of Flare.

Pre Wed Hair ~ What Should You Go For?

I was asked a while back, what type of hair to have for a pre wed shoot. Personally I think you should be going for a casual/glam look. Pre weds are about fun, its both of you. Think of them as portraits, you can use for save the dates if you wish.

But whether your hair is short or long, or you want straight or curly, its a must that its trimmed {no split ends here} & well conditioned, then no matter what style you go for you hair will be lush.

If possible, I would suggest going to the salon to get your hair done, something about the way they blow it out, plus its a little pampering, will make you feel great too, and that really shows in your pictures.

What do you think? are you going casual glam, or should you look more bride like??


images via google

Wedding Day Hair ~ For All Brides

I'm a great believer in being inspired, I think it can happen anytime, anywhere, and I certain don't believe that as an Asian bride you have to limit yourself to only reading Asian wedding magazines or blogs, {you can put a desi twist on pretty much anything}so when I came across these 10 inspiring hairstyle's created by Moiz Alladina, I had to share, for today's asian bride has evolved, she is a whole dolly mix of things, she maybe traditional,vintage or boho, maybe even a mix, but whatever you are, let it shine on your big day ~ there is a how-to for each style here

Jazz Age ~ The Roaring Twenties 

The Pin -Up ~ Channeling Rita Hayworth

 Elfin ~ 

Mademoiselle ~ For   t he  br  id e  who  l  i  k e s  her  pr  i m  a nd prop er  w it h  a 

sid e  of  qu i  rk   a nd  v  i nt  a  ge

Grace Kelly ~ fauxed bobbed 'do

Vintage ~ 40's Screen Siren

The Heiress ~ Regal Up - Do

 Boho Chic

Too Mod

Up Town Girl

What do you think? can you see yourself in any of these styles? or do you think due to tikka, jhumar or dapatta we are limited in hairstyles?

all images via bhldn.com

Weekend Hair & Links!

If its time for weekend hair, it means its Friday!!

via the beauty dept you can read more about the look here

Go make a love list now
This made me get the red lipstick out, feels perfect for Autumn
You will all want to go on a hen party like this
Loved following this Sacramento Indian Wedding
‘Fresh’ and ‘Romantic’ French Inspired Shoot by Becca Rillo Photography
Like Lace, Pearls and Ribbon then try this DIY
Food to enjoy with friends {i miss my pals}
A Moroccan wedding blanket
The Rhythm Of Asia Fashion Show 2011 Manchester is this Sunday more details here
For anyone that has had a child that just wont go to sleep, you may find this funny
If you like sweet PIE
Fancy some neon wedding inspiration.

Do you procrastinate? I do, it seems to happens when I'm feeling uninspired or when things get a little hectic

So any tips on how to staying inspired is always a good thing.

That's the lot, hope you enjoy the links, I'll leave you with something I saw and thought was just stunning... have a great weekend!

via Anais Events via Style Me Pretty; Photography by Aaron Delesie.

ps look out for the giveaway details sometime this weekend.

{Hair} She wore flowers in her hair

I saw some floral hair bands in new look, but they can't compete with fresh flowers, if it would just stop raining for a moment, maybe I could go out and sit in the sun and make my own daisy hair band.

aren't these so ethereal looking? especially love the fishtail braid!

Anne Hathaway @ The White Fairy Tale Love Ball - makeup a tad to harsh for me, but digging the locks

photography: Daniel Gurton, model: Solange, stylist: Sharina Matthews

images via http://oraclefox.blogspot.com/2011/07/inspirational-summer-hair.html

anne hathaway just jared

Hair Trends/Ideas - From The Glee Girls

Lea Michele - the Messy Side

Step 1: you can easily achieve Leas's look on a day old hair. Apply Aussie dual personality texturising & conditioning gel spray to make styling more manageable.


Step 2: Slick the sides of your hair back and secure in a small bun at the back using the babyliss elastics and ponytailer leaving the top section loose for curling.


Step 3: Next, heat the babyliss small conical wand and gently curl the front section so that your waves fall forward.

Dianna Agron - Clipped Up Curls

Step 1: Apply TIGI bed head foxy curls contour cream to wet hair before rough drying your lengths


Step 2: Smooth hair using a paddle brush before curling large sections with the Babyliss Pro Dial a Heat tong, For glam curls like Dianna's leave the roots smooth and bring the twists forward to fall over your shoulders


Step 3: Next, pin the sides up with trevor sorbie black bobby pins, or some sparkly pins, allowing the curls to cascade.

credits - just jared, vimeo, text hair ideas

Plaits/Braids How To - by Lizzie @ quite quaint blog

This is a follow on from the previous post about braids and here is a simple easy how to with some rather charming pictures courtesy of Lizzie @ quite quaint blog :)

I know what you're thinking; now there's a girl with too much time on her hands! You're probably right, although it actually only took about 10 minutes to transform my hair into something Heidi would be proud of. It's just 3 French plaits, wound around my head, it looks a little messy and there are grips poking out from every angle, but for a first attempt I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm still undecided whether I like it or not, is it a little ridiculous to style yourself on Heidi? (For those of you who are unaware, I'm talking about Heidi, the TV show about the girl who lived in the Swiss Alps, and definitely not Heidi Montag, just to clear that up!)




give it a go, do 2 plaits or 3 the choice is yours...you can see the original blog here


all images via quite quaint blog and big up lizze :)

Braids/Plaits - Jessica Alba @ The Baftas Awards 2011

braids, plaits however you know them, they are impossibly cute, Jessica Alba is one star you can't not mention when it comes to plaits/braids, she has in the past displayed some gorgeous boho and milkmaid styles and most recently at Orange British Academy Film Awards 2011 


This updo provides a simplistic elegance and is perfect for a party or more formal event. 

strapless blue Versace dress, teamed with lashings of red lippy.

Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images Europe

Golden Globes 2011 - Perfect inspiration for hair and makeup

January Jones

Dianna Agron 

Mila Kunis

Source - Getty Images