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Beyonce: Fashion Diva

Aug 4, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry, Lifestyle

When it comes to coming up with hit songs after hit songs, nobody does it like Beyonce.  This former Destiny’s Child can surely amaze everybody with her soulful and beautiful voice that gave her such hits as Halo, Baby Boy and Listen.

Similarly, no other pop icon has been as well regarded when it comes to fashion.  Beyonce has landed on more best-dressed lists than any other celebrity.

Yet, few wannabes ever succeed getting fabbed up ala Beyonce.  Why?  Because she makes it seem like it’s second nature to her.  From tee shirts and jeans to formal gowns, she just looks stunning.

Beyonce Looks Great Anywhere, Any Time

So how do you get to look like Beyonce, you ask?  It will be hopeless to come up with a style guide.  But here are some tips to feeling and looking like Beyonce.

1. Attitude.  What makes Beyonce stand out is her attitude.  She makes people think that whatever she is doing, she is doing is right.  That wherever she is, she belongs there.  Adopt a confident attitude all through out and you’d never go wrong!

It's all in the attitude!

2. She has it so she flaunts it.  We mean the curves.  Beyonce knows that she has a very sensual and voluptuous body and she is not afraid to show it off.  She knows how to enhance her curves with the right clothes and still be very tasteful and classy.

Curves!

Curves!

3. She likes to experiment.  You cannot be a fashion diva if you just follow what the crowd is wearing.  So Beyonce experiments and often times she succeeds!

Experimental

4. She knows when to dress up or when to dress down.  Dressing appropriately is a nice talent that we all should have.  So if Beyonce is not going to a red carpet event, she could be seen in a trendy tee shirt, or in something comfortable.

5. She knows her accessories.  Beyonce knows the power of carefully picked out accessories to complement whatever it is she’s wearing.

Beyonce loves to accessorize!

Beyonce loves to accessorize!

Picks to Die for: Earrings

Aug 3, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry, Lifestyle

Earrings are the perfect fashion accessory for those with short hair styles or those who are fond of wearing their hair in a braid or a pony tail.  Depending on the style, material and placements, an earring could help you exude an elegant look or a fun, whimsical stance.

TotallyMyStyle.com picks out the best earrings that any lady would die for.

1. Rhodium Plated Silver Chocolate Ball CZ Stud Earrings

Chocolate Ball Earrings

Chocolate Ball Earrings

What woman does not love chocolates?  These rhodium plated silver chocolate ball stud earrings is made out of sterling silver and cubic zirconia.  They go perfectly well with any outfit, so you could wear them from day to night.

2. Sterling Silver Coil Design Amber Lever Earrings

Sterling Silver Coil Design Amber Lever Earrings

Sterling Silver Coil Design Amber Lever Earrings

Clean lines define this lever earrings made out of sterling silver and accented with amber.  This elegant pair of earrings is great for those classy night outs with friends, or even with your denim and white tee-shirt.

3. Stainless Steel Cultured Pearl & Cubic Zirconia Earrings

Stainless Steel Cultured Pearl & CZ Earrings

Stainless Steel Cultured Pearl & CZ Earrings

This stainless steel cultured pearl & cubic zirconia earrings could only be described as “elegance through and through”.  Featuring a complex and eye-catching design, this unique pair is sure to liven up your nights in your little black dress or ornate ball gown!

4. Hammered Pear Post Earrings with Ancient Roman Glass

Hammered Pear Post Earrings with Ancient Roman Glass

Hammered Pear Post Earrings with Ancient Roman Glass

This Pear Post Earrings that is fitted with ancient Roman glass is a one of a kind earring that features a stained glass design set in a simple, quiet and clean design shape.  Great for any outfit during any season!

5. Caribbean Quartz and Blue Topaz Lever Back Earring

Caribbean Quartz and Blue Topaz Lever Back Earring

Caribbean Quartz and Blue Topaz Lever Back Earring

Looking for a quiet and peaceful design?  Then look no further than the Caribbean Quartz and Blue Topaz Lever Back Earring.  This pair just speaks of serenity and calm. It brings together the charms of quartz and topaz, set in 92.5% sterling silver.  This would be a great addition to any laid-back outfit or a formal night gown.

Personalized Jewelry

Aug 2, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry, Lifestyle

Personalized jewelry is a great gift for anyone.  Or it could be a great way to treat yourself.

1. Personalized Name Jewelry.  What’s in a name?  They say that the sweetest words anybody could hear is the sound of his or her name.  Now thanks to a lot of online providers, it is easy to buy personalized name jewelry.  It could be a simple necklace adorned with a name pendant or a ring that features the recipient’s name.

Personalized Name Jewelry

Personalized Name Jewelry

2. Letter Beads.  If you are the creative and crafty do-it-yourself type, then letter beards are for you.  These letter beads allow you to string together a bracelet or a necklace for a more practical and personal custom jewelry.

Letter Beads

Letter Beads

3. Birth stone jewelry. Gemstones and birth stones is a subtle way to giving or buying personalized jewelry.  These gemstones usually convey a special meaning for the recipient, and for most people, it could be their lucky charms.

Gemstones

Gemstones and Birth Stones

4. Engravable Jewelry. There is a reason why wedding rings are engraved with your loved one’s name.  This is to signify that you are his and he is yours forever.  Metallic jewelry that are engravable with one’s name is a good way to personalize jewelry and show that you care.

Take a look at this beautiful oval silver ring on which you could engrave a loved one’s name:

Sideways Oval Engravable Silver Ring

Sideways Oval Engravable Silver Ring

Or if this engravable bracelet that is perfect for friends:

Black Braided Thin Cord Leather bracelet Engravable Tag

And of course, dog tags are great for personalized jewelry.  These are classic and traditional!

Titanium and Diamond in 14k Accent Dog Tag Necklace

Titanium and Diamond in 14k Accent Dog Tag Necklace

5. Photo lockets.  For most people, personalizing goes beyond names.  Instead they opt to share memories with their recipients.  Photo lockets are a good way to show somebody how much they mean to you.  You could give a photo locket to a parent, with a picture of the entire family or you as a child.  You could give a loved one the same with a picture of you two together.  Or you could give your child a photo locket containing her own baby picture.

Delicate Sterling Silver Locket

Delicate Sterling Silver Locket

Caring for Your Skin This Summer

Jul 30, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Lifestyle, Skincare

No matter how you look at it, a clear and clean skin is a bare essential this summer.  You are going to show a lot of it at the pool, on the streets and in the malls.  The hot weather means that it is fashionable to be almost naked.

TotallyMyStyle.com also knows that fashion accessories look great on anybody but it looks far greater on flawless skin.  So how do you take care of your skin? Here are some tips.

1. Exfoliate dead skin cells.  Your body regenerates skin cells every minute of the day.  Dead skin cells makes your skin look dry and dull.  Before you even moisturize, try to get a face and body scrub first.  You could easily exfoliate in the shower, two to three times a week.

2. Moisturize your skin.  Lotions are your skin’s best friend especially in summer.  Light lotions that the skin absorbs fast would be a great choice.  Body butter is for winter, by the way.  As for lotion scents, go for fruity.  Apply lotion just after you shower, to ensure that you seal in all that moisture from the shower.

3. Nail polish to protect your nails.  Do not think that your nails would survive the hot sun unprotected.  For fingernails, choose something mute, reserving the bolder colors for your toes.  Yellows, greens, blues would be great.  To properly coat your nails, apply a clear coat first and then two applications of color polish and then top it off with another clear layer.

4. Shave! Summer is all about shorts and revealing skin.  It would be a nightmare to show off hirsute legs, so go buy a good razor for women, shaving cream and shave away.

5. Tan safely.  Because skin cancer is not fashionable in anyway, eschew tanning beds or afternoon sunbathing.  Instead go for a sunless tanner cream to give you a beautiful tan all summer long.

6. Sunscreens and sunblocks.  Remember to buy a new bottle of sunscreen.  This is because your old bottle would not work as effectively as it did last year.  Remember to slather your body with a shot glass full of suncreen for your entire body, and just about the right amount for your face.  You should reapply sunscreen or sunblock every 2 hours (or every hour to be extra safe).

Men.  While a lot of men have realized that looking good and being fashionable really does pay off in getting the ladies to notice them, or being more confident, there are some who are still in the dark ages when it comes to fashion.  So let us try to educate them by doing what they like to do most: pointing out the mistakes.

Here are the top 4 male fashion mistakes that we really do not want to see anymore.

1. Sandals with socks.  While socks are hygienic and should be worn when showing up at the office or lifting weights at the gym, it is simply a no-no when it comes to wearing it with sandals.

Sandals with socks?

Sandals with socks? EWWW!

This summer, and ever after, please do not wear socks when you’re wearing sandals.  It just does not make sense!  This also goes for other summer footwear such as drivers shoes and boat shoes.

Take this tip to heart as you are expected to wear only sandals outside the house, leaving the flip flops to more informal functions like a back yard barbecue.

2. Cargo shorts are soooo 90s.  Who would want to see you wear this:

Cargo shorts from the past!

Cargo shorts from the past!

Definitely nobody.  Cargo shorts came in vogue in the 1990s, and when the new millennium started, we hoped that they became a thing of the past.  For a truly fashionable time, look for shorts that has slim cuts, with hems that end an inch or so above your knees.  If you need storage space to store knick-knacks bring a bag.

3. Tank tops.  Wearing tank tops outside sure is hot for girls.  But for guys? Take a look at this and decide for yourself!

Tank tops worn outside

Men, tank tops are meant to be worn as an undershirt.  Under the shirt.  So do keep tank tops out of sight.

4. Jewelry are for sissies.  A lot of men do not shop for male jewelry thinking that it is simply not for them.  Are you kidding?  These uber-macho jewelry should make you think twice!

Some ladies may balk that it is still too early for boots, but not this year.  Summer booties have stepped up and became every fashionista’s favorite footwear!

It may be hot and sunny, but when you want to look sexy on the streets, leave the sandals at home!  Short denim shorts, comfy t-shirt, sunglasses?  Complete the look with a pair of summer boots that goes right up to your ankles!

Admittedly, it is not a comfortable shoe to be in, so in as little as half an hour under the sun, you’d probably wish for your flip flops and hoped you did not leave them home.

But do not worry, there are the open-toe booties that Rachel Bilson was seen in recently:

Better right?  You’d love it more if you learned that open toed summer booties come in a lot of styles.  TotallyMyStyle.com’s top three are:

Wedge Booties with Studs

Peep Toe Canvas Boots

Peep Toe Leather Boots

These lovely boots are much more comfortable and would go with just about anything from sundresses, to night gowns, to tees!  Also, if you noticed, we picked really low cuts.  These are not necessarily sandals, but they are not last season’s cowboy boots either.  In effect, summer boots mix style and comfort.

Also, because it is summer, do stay away from black and other heavy colors.  Summer fashion is all about color and prints, pairing this with black just does not make sense!

Further, do accessorize.  First, if you are going to wear a pair of ankle length summer boots, you might want to put on anklets.  But thin anklets will not do it, wear something wider and more noticeable.

Also, bangles would go well with summer boots.  With the big and clunky look of summer boots, bangles would just be perfect!

Polished Hinged Sterling Silver Bangle with Green Amber

Polished Hinged Sterling Silver Bangle with Green Amber

Sterling Silver Pearl White Designo Resin Cuff Bangle

Sterling Silver Pearl White Designo Resin Cuff Bangle

Lastly, if you are going to wear leather boots, you can certainly top it all off with leather accents!

Sterling Silver Red Stingray Leather Ring

Unusual Animal Jewelry Designs

Jul 15, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry, Lifestyle

Animals are a big part of our everyday lives.  Some of us have pet cats, pet dogs, pet fish, even exotic pets like geckos and snakes.  These animals keep us company and helps us find fulfillment in our everyday lives.  Taking care of pets are known to be therapeutic and even instructive.

For some people, especially those who believe in shamanism, they have their power animals.  These are spirit guides that help protect them from dangers, diseases and guides them through everyday life.

All of us have their horoscopes, which is symbolized for the most part by an animal.  In the Chinese astrological signs, people are born in the years of the rat, dog, dragon, monkey and other animals.

Animals carry with them a lot of symbolism.  Animal charms on jewelry is nothing new.  You have rabbit’s foot charms for good luck, elephant charms for wisdom, monkey charms for intelligence.

Still others find animals cute and these are perfect for jewelry design.

TotallyMyStyle.com has found some cute, quirky and even unusual animal designs seen on fabulous jewelry from LusterForever.com.  Check these out!

Sterling Silver Murano Glass Blue Dolphin Pendant

Dolphins are renowned for their intelligence and friendliness.  This blue dolphin pendant is better known for its beauty.  Made out of sterling silver, with a saddle of millacreli Murano glass beads.

Black Rhodium Plated CZ Gecko Ring

It is rare that you could find a gecko used in jewelry, and this one is a beautiful exception.  Perfect for those who love a twist to their get ups!

Sterling Silver Millacreli Murano Glass Frog Ring

Frogs are like princes in disguise, and this frog ring will surely brighten up any dress you are wearing!

Two Tone Critter and Leaf .925 Sterling Silver Ring

Gothic fans who are tired of black and leather can certainly find solace in this ring.  Made out of gold and silver, this ring will certainly add moody weirdness to your goth get up.

Cat with Tilted Head Silver Earrings

Perfect for cat lovers, this can make your everyday get up be more updated and fashionable.  What’s more you could use these earrings as a perfect complement to any Halloween party if you go dressed up as a witch!

These are just some of the beautiful, quirky and elegant jewelry with animal designs that you would find on LusterForever.com.

Ageless, Timeless – Part 2

Jul 13, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry, Lifestyle

Classic jewelry are pieces of jewelry every woman must have.  In the first part, we have showed you why stud earrings, hoop earrings and diamond and pearl jewelry are classics you simply must own.  Here are more classic pieces!

4. Gemstone jewelry. Every woman must have a ring, necklace, bracelet or earring that sports her birth month’s gemstone.  This may have a special significance, or you could wear it for good luck.  Whatever your special reason, gemstones are like your IDs.  It identifies you and could speak a lot about your personality.

White Gold, Garnet and Diamond Ring

White Gold, Garnet and Diamond Ring

5. Abstract pieces. Traditional might not always equate to classic.  But abstract sure does!  An abstract piece of jewelry is great because it does not follow any real form, and is open to interpretation.  This makes it perfect for you to wear any day, any time, any year!

http://www.lusterforever.com/product/titanium-6mm-017ct-diamond-polished-band-7767.cfm

http://www.lusterforever.com/product/titanium-6mm-017ct-diamond-polished-band-7767.cfm

6. Two-tone jewelry. Mixing gold and silver can give you added versatility from the two metals.  Gold is great for formal events while silver is perfect for informal gatherings.  Have them both and you can go from one to the other without much worry!

Two Tone Gold Diamond Twisted Ring

Two Tone Gold Diamond Twisted Ring

7. The Simple Bracelet. A bracelet can give your wrist a great look.  A classic one can make you look great in anything.  Get a simple bracelet: one without dangling charms, color or anything distracting.  Silver, gold or any metal would do.

Stainless Steel and 18k Gold Filled Accent Bracelet

Stainless Steel and 18k Gold Filled Accent Bracelet

8. The Bangle. Any outfit could use some bangle if you want to update it and make it more youthful.  Choose a bangle without any colors or designs to make it last through the years!

Stainless Steel Black IP-plated Bangle

Stainless Steel Black IP-plated Bangle

Understandably, classic jewelry costs more than your average fashion jewelry.  But do invest in these pieces because they bring out the best in you.  Plus the fact that you will be able to use these pieces for a long time coming and for every occasion you have.

Rose: A Touch of Love and Beauty

Jun 24, 2010 Author: Fashionista | Filed under: Fashion, Fashion Accessories, General, Jewelry

The rose derives its name from the French word rosa meaning flower.

And fittingly so, as roses are one of the most purchased flowers in the United States.  According to unofficial estimates, about 1.3 billion roses are sold every single year.  That number amounts to everybody in America getting about 4 to 5 roses each!

Indeed, it seems that America’s favorite flower is the rose.  And why not?  These beautiful blooms signify a lot of things according to color.  For example, red roses are meant for a loved one, a significant other, wife or girlfriend.  Pink roses are the symbol for grace and gentleness and are perfect for showing gratitude, sympathy and admiration.  White roses expresses humility and reverence, while yellow ones symbolized joy, contentment and freedom.

The beauty of the rose has always been valued, and it is easy to see why lovers give roses to their paramours.  More than these, roses are sometimes used to create fragrances.

Now you can have the beauty of roses in jewelry.

Rose designs in jewelry.  The rose is often used as designs for jewelry because of its feminine allure, beauty and symmetry.  Take a look at these rose inspired pieces from Luster Forever.

Small Oxidized Rose .925 Sterling Silver Ring
Enameled Rose Heart Locket

Enameled Rose Heart Locket

Silver millacreli murano black/red flower ring

Silver millacreli murano black/red flower ring

The inspiration from the rose in jewelry does not stop there either.

Rose gold.  Commonly known as pink gold, rose gold is the name of a gold and copper alloy that is also used in jewelry.  The resulting color is a very feminine pink that is both alluring and elegant, like this hoop earrings:

18K Rose Gold Plated Hoop Silver Earrings

Rose gold could also be used with other metals and materials to make it look really exquisite.

Stainless Steel Ring with 14K Rose Gold Plated Edges

Stainless Steel Ring with 14K Rose Gold Plated Edges

Rose quartz are gemstones that also takes its name from the rose.  It is believed to be a good mineral to heal the heart and facilitates emotional healing.  In jewelry, rose quartz provides a quiet yet striking accent.

Faceted Rose Quartz Earrings with Bead Edge Design

Faceted Rose Quartz Earrings with Bead Edge Design

Multi Thread Necklace with Crystal, Pearl and Quartz

Multi Thread Necklace with Crystal, Pearl and Quartz

Rose quartz

One of the emerging trends now that summer is getting closer is the sublimation dress, a lightweight sundress that has undergone dye sublimation.

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that has been used on a lot of things like coffee mugs, tiles and yes, fabric.  Unlike tie dyeing, dye sublimation leaves very bright and very vibrant colors on the textile.  Not only that, the process can create photorealistic graphics and images on the fabric.

The new summer trend, however, is similar to tie dyeing.  The fabric is creased in different ways so that each dress comes out unique.  The creases create gaps among the colors so that no two dresses are the same.

It is like wearing an abstract art, only more comfortable and perfect for summer.  Sublimation dresses and tops are available at major retailers and on Amazon.com.

So how do you pull it off?  Remember that summer is all about fighting the heat and being comfortable.

For this dress, you can experiment with flip flops or gladiator sandals, which should look good with an anklet made out of wood or corals.  And this:

White sterling silver cuff bracelet with Flowers

There are also sublimation maxi dresses like this one:

These maxi dresses are great because they can flatter your curves, highlighting your womanly charms.  Pregnant women can aslo be sassy in these.

Accessorize with these:

Gray Designo Heart Pendant with Sterling Silver
Grey sterling silver cuff bangle with floral design

Grey sterling silver cuff bangle with floral design

For a more flexible sublimation dress that you can don day or night, go for a tunic dress like this one:

Go ahead and bring out your gladiator sandals for a quick lunch with your BFF, but don’t forget these:

Jasper Earrings on French Wire
silver brown millacreli murano glass heart pendant

Silver brown millacreli murano glass heart pendant

You can also pair this tunic dress with a more formal pair of shoes, then wear your gold jewelry or pearls for a great night out with friends or that special someone.


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