SA Fashion Week Wednesday: Day Time

Hi guys! Casey and I are back from our foray into fashion week and what a crazy thing it was! From lights falling on the runway to fashionista's scrapping over seating, it was quite the erm, eye opener for a rookie like myself! I thought I'd blog our daytime adventures and follow up with an evening post later. If you follow Case on Twitter, you would have heard the day kicked off with a comedy of errors or 'fashion fails' as Casey called 'em - the story of my life really! From my blue cheese spill in the Slow Lounge (cheese, of course) to putting the plane 'in jeopardy' with my Essie Grey nail polish (who knew nail polish was flammable? Probably everyone except me) to almost being fined R700 for sipping water in the Gautrain (ridiculous!) - it was one drama after the next. We finally arrived in Sandton and Casey's bestie, Nicole, scooped us up and took us to Wolves where we met all sorts of nice people including Emma Jane, Angie and Brett. After erm, 'wolfing down' the last of the cake crumbs (har har!) we headed to Nicole's amazing flat to get changed. I wanted to attempt a wittier and longer account of this all but I feel it's already a marathon of a post. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this glimpse into our day. Thanks for all the well wishes on Gloss and Twitter!



Everyone was just lovely, Wolves is amazing and I'll blog the shows when I've caught up my sleep. x

We're off on a fashion adventure!

Hi guys. Thanks again for the lovely bloggiversary wishes. In keeping with the festive vibes, I have a spot of exciting news to report. On Wednesday, Casey and I are flying to Jozi to attend the shows at SA Fashion Week. Or erm, Fashion Wednesday in our case. We're flying back early Thursday morning as we both have day jobs to get back to. I never would have thought I'd be attending a fashion week of sorts but if the likes of Kim Gordon can dip their toes in the fashiony river, then so can I! I'm actually going to cover the event for Gloss. A few months ago, I took a bit of a chance and applied for Media Accreditation and last week I received an email saying I'd been allocated an official pass. (I always say 'it never hurts to ask' although sometimes this results in mega cringey 'no's.') Having snagged a 'yes' in this instance, Casey and I booked a cheapish flight and on Wednesday we'll touch down in Jozi and catch the Gautrain into the city. I'm about as excited about the train ride as I am about the shows! It's so first-world - a speedy train in Africa! I've been trying to remain relaxed about the fashiony side of things but in all honesty, I've had a complete panic about what to wear. My wardrobe is a shambles of cheap chain buys - I must carve out some time to trawl Durban's (virtually hidden) vintage gems. Getting-ready theatrics are sure to ensue! While searching for a spark of outfit inspiration, I decided to do what zillions of bloggers have done before - make a collage of Alexa Chung! I can't help myself, she is the Yoda of clothes. My goal is to try and inject a little Alexa into whatever I wear. A bit tricky considering her legs alone are the height of me but anyway! Hopefully I'll see some of you there and when I return, I'll blog our trip in pics. x

Happy 1st Birthday Blog!

Glossary turned 1 years old yesterday! Thanks so much for the lovely bloggiversary wishes on Twitter! I can't believe it's been a year already. I don't know if I would have kept it up without you guys! I really appreciate you taking the time to pop in and write back or just read quietly from your desks/beds/sofas. Whether you drop by once in a while or every day, your support and encouragement means the world. To mark this bloggy milestone, I have two more giveaways coming up which are open to everyone so keep your peepers peeled for those. And, did you see Friday's giveaway? There's a Softlips and Bio Oil hamper up for grabs! But first, please help yourself to some digital cake from Bakerella. ( And I didn't mean to look so sneaky below!)




In a happy co-incidence, Glossary is this month's 'Hot Blog' in the October issue of Cosmo. October is my birthday month so it feels like the blog and I got an early birthday present. Thank you Cosmo for the lovely write up and welcome to those of you who have hopped across from the mag. x

Platinum blonde hair style

Platinum blonde hair style

Being Crafty

My old roomie and friend Bethany was in town for a baby shower (which I missed... ahem. We went to lunch to make up for it.) so I had to come up with a cute baby gift. I'm getting better at this creativity thing! Look at what I did! Be proud!

I made cute flowers and sewed (YES! I sewed!!) snap buttons onto them so she can change out which flower for her cute Anabelle to wear each day.

She has brown, turquois, yellow...

Black, green and pink!

So, while I may not be the most crafty of them all, I try. And I must say that I'm pretty darn proud of this. :)



Check out her babies blog here: http://mapetiteannabelle.blogspot.com/

New Hair Styles

When there is a new year than there is also a new hairstyle this mainly because of change in season and year, every men and a women wants some change from previous looks the had and a new year is the best occasions to do it. Whenever you hear of a new hairstyle actually it is the version of the old one. And at this period of time both girls and boys have become much baled to experiment any hairstyle, which they find cool and trendy. If you have a perfect hairstyle, which goes with your personality, and you can have a different look which can start a new trend.

From the past few year people have become very conscious of their style and would not like to compromise in any ways. The hairstyles trends are always changing some time it is short hair in fashion and some time long hair with curls. For men the most well liked new hairstyles are short taper, shag, medium fade, league cut, low fade, gradution, buzz cut, spikes, messy cut, spears, crew cut, and butch cut and bold. Bald is well thought-out to be the most exceptional style these days.

In this modern times guys are become more conscious about they hairstyles even more than women, they all want to have a attractive looks and want have the same hair style as the famous celebrities have and for guys long hair are really in. and the women are going for short hairs because of the celebrates have change they hair style and make short. And even you are planning to go for this short hair cut than there are many option like curl bob, pixie cut, bob cut, textured bob, choppy crop and blunt bob and this are most popular one now a days.
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Win a Softlips & Bio Oil Hamper!

'Sup friends! This week's giveaway is a Hamper of Softlips and Bio Oil goodies - just the stuff we need for buffing up this Spring! Bio Oil does wonders for getting rid of dreaded stretch marks and Soft Lips are the ticket to erm, soft and dewy smackers! To enter, simply leave a comment telling me what you'd pack in a spring picnic. The winner will be chosen at random next week Friday. This giveaway is only open to SA readers but please don't desert me yet readers abroad - the next two giveaways including clothing and lingerie - are open to everyone, everywhere. Good luck!

Medium Haircuts

Looking for a makeover? Why not go for a new haircut then? A change in your haircut and style or a makeover has many psychological benefits. You feel confident, you get an opportunity to make a style statement and of course when you look at yourself in the mirror you feel good about your look. Apart from this you have to consider the fashion trends as well as the hairstyle that suits your face. My personal choice of hairstyles is medium haircuts; I think they suit almost everyone. The length of hair in this haircut is either upto the shoulders or a little above that. The length of medium hairstyles is just apt to suit almost any face shape. The hairstyles for medium hair differ according to the face cuts and you can choose one according to the shape of your face. As we know, medium haircuts are easy to handle, look trendy and give a decent look. There are many factors that influence your decision of going for a medium haircut; namely texture of your hair, your age, the shape of your face and your overall personality. With medium haircuts, you take lesser time to style your hair, it's hassle free and the best thing is that getting this haircut done is lighter on the pockets. You might like to take a look at medium length hair styles 2010.

Prezzies & Visits

One of my school besties is down from the BVI's and last night we relived our youth by skulking around the local mall, bowling gutterballs (cringefest!), playing arcade games and quaffing milkshakes. We refrained from a doing a terrible rendition of Green Day Karaoke in public. Below are two lovely things she bought me - a floral purse and a pretty brooch. I was due for a new purse so that was a super surprise. Thanks Bridget aka Beavis! (Yup, we were kids of the 90's.)

Haircuts Hairstyle-Haircuts for round face shapes

Haircuts for round face shapes is a dilemma even for celebrity hairstylists. Round face shapes are the most miss-diagnosed and misunderstood of all face shapes. About 75% of women reading this article, think they have a round face shape. don’t. That is about the percentage of women who get it wrong.

“I have round face!” is how the disappointed woman will announce her perceived round face shape. It is said, in such a way, as if having a round face shape is a failure of sorts. How did round face shapes get such a bad rap? Maybe because it is wrongly equated with being overweight. Round face shapes can be the most exquisite and lovely faces of all. Women will quickly mis-diagnose their face shape as round, after a small weight gain, say, or after a long winter of indulging in a multitude of sins. But, a small weight gain usually Hair styles can enhance a round face shape will not change an oval face shape to a round face shape. Bone structure is the most important factor in the geometry that makes up our visual face shape.

A weight gain though is all too quick to stare us back in the mirror, everywhere, including on our faces . So, it’s easy to understand how this kind of misnomer happens. In our own critics eye, we may indeed look more round, when in truth, the weight gain has just made the face shape a heart, fuller oval, rectangle or whatever shape we’ve had since puberty.

Not many people have truly a round face shape. A round face shape is a perfectly symmetrical shape after all. The characteristics that go into making a face appear round are, rounded jaw line, widest part of the face being at the cheeks and ears, a face that is close to being as wide as it is high.

The underlying bone structure may allow for fuller looking cheeks. Also, if the eyes are big and round, this adds to the illusion of looking more round. I am certain some round face shapes can be the most exquisite and lovely faces of all, there are many beautiful celebrities with round faces. One reason, may be the uniqueness of the round face. There just are not many people who have round face shapes. Another reason is that a round face shape alludes softness . . . and here’s the proof!

So, what are the best hairstyles for round faces? Keep these basic hair design principals in mind:

Try:

* Hair styles with fullness and height at the crown

* Soft waves

* Asymmetrical styles

* Off center parts

* Hair styles that are longer or shorter than chin length

* Short hair styles, swept off the face

* Wispy, partial bangs work well and sometimes a short fringy bang

* By layering the top to achieve fullness and keeping the rest of the cut relatively close to the face, your face shape will appear longer and narrower

Avoid:

Chin length hair with rounded lines, that mirrors the faces circular shape

* Straight hair - which looks severe

* Center parts - which can make the face look too round

* Fullness at side of ears

* Straight full bangs

* A rounded haircut ending at the chin will certainly add weight to your face shape. Because the widest part of your face is at the cheeks and ears, you need to avoid having the fullness of the cut here as it will make your face appear wider.

Powder Room Makeover

Welcome to my bathroom.

It's boring, and hasn't been updated since... I can't remember. A LONG time ago. So, we are now finally giving it a much needed makeover!

Hooray!!

First things first.

Wallpaper= GONE!

I had to steam it off. It was on there pretty good.

Here's the back of the bathroom. See? I told you it was BORING!

More boring-ness.

Front of the bathroom. Notice the broken mirror (sharp edges and it doesn't close), the far mirror has bits of writing left on that I can't get off as well as the missing towel ring from the wall...

And here's a different veiw of the front of the bathroom. That clock and the few things on the shelf are slight previews of what if will look like. But that's all you're getting until I'm done!!

I'm not sure that shelf is even going to survive the makeover...

Oh, but I am excited!! You will love how it's going to turn out. I'm sure of it! Haha!

cool Cornrows Hairstyle for men

Cool Mens Haircuts - cornrows haircuts

Similar to the afro "cornrows" are a hairstyle that has its origins in the African tradition. The hair is thereby braided close to the scalp. It is important not to be braided too tight as this could cause headache or even hair loss when worn for a longer period of time. Loosely braided cornrows can be worn for weeks as long as it is carefully washed and oiled. Cornrows can be braided in single rows or in certain geometric forms which may take some hours to complete. This hairstyle is famous among hip hop and rap musicians.

Cool Mens Haircuts - cornrows haircuts

Cool Brown Hairstyles Trends for 2010

If you have brown hair then you can try these haircuts but if not you should know there are many shades of brown which are created within the hairstyle. Women with brown hair say that the hair has become mousy and therefore has lost the appearance that comes with the shine of brown hair. The color of the hair can be enriched and the texture of the hair can appear lightened, darker or can even appear fuller than before the color has been applied. So start styling brown hairstyles and try one of these cool brown hair hairstyles for 2010:

Cool Brown Long Hairstyles Trends for 2010

Cool Brown Emo Hairstyles Trends for 2010

Cool Brown Long Curly Hairstyles Trends for 2010

Cool Brown Layered Hairstyles Trends for 2010