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The days following New York Fashion Week are always somewhat schizophrenic. The dust is barely settling from all the shows, the taxis, and the very late nights, and we're already wondering what's to come from London and the rest of the shows on the horizon. But what NYFW does that none of the others do, is lead the way for all those big ideas that anchor the season. The New York collections come first, so we naturally applaud all our favorite designers—from Phillip Lim and Jason Wu to Rag & Bone and Marc Jacobs—for making all of these bold declarations first...and so beautifully. So, herein lies our list of the spring fashion trends 2011 that made the fashion week shows so unique and iconic. And if you're like us, you'll want to start giving some of these looks a whirl right now...those high-waisted wide-leg trousers and the dolman sleeve? We're on it.

1. The Re-Return of the Wide-Leg Trouser - For some of us, the high-waisted, wide-leg trouser will never really go out of style. So, when we saw it popping up on practically everyone's runways - the sidewalks outside the shows, included!-we knew these '70s-inspired bottoms were back with a vengeance. And Marc, Tory, and Tommy all fashioned them to perfection.

Above, from left: Spring fashion week trends 2011 and runway looks from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Jason Wu, Tommy Hilfiger. Photos courtesy of the designers.

2. A Zest For Orange - Rich mango, persimmon, ripe pumpkin-however you slice it, bold orange was one of spring's sweetest color trends. And whether paired with white at Marc Jacobs or with bad-girl booties at Chris Benz, this intense shade feels fresh once again.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Carlos Miele, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Chris Benz. Photos courtesy of the designers.

3. Futuristic Militaristic - We have to honor Victoria Bartlett for planting the seeds of this trend when she first launched her line VPL in 2003. And this season, a venerable army of otherworldly whites, straps, and harnesses all pointed to a more ethereal, somewhat abstract take on the more traditional military trends of seasons past.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Alexander Wang, VPL, Rag & Bone, Altuzarra. Photos courtesy of the designers.

4. A Full Skirt Moment - The mini craze that has swept closets and women's gams for the past few years has slowly given way to longer hemlines (could that century-old connection to a conservative economy be true?). But spring's skirt obsession wasn't so much about restraint as it was about elegance and sophistication. And the styles we spotted at Marc Jacobs, Suno, and Band Of Outsiders were nothing short of serious statements themselves.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Suno, Vena Cava. Photos courtesy of the designers.

5. The All-Day Pajama Party - We're not sure how practical it is, but we really, really loved all the many plays on pajama dressing, from Karen Walker's sleepy-time head-to-toe look to Suno's slouchy dotted silk trousers.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Karen Walker, Vena Cava, Suno, Band of Outsiders. Photos courtesy of the designers.

6. The Old-School Halter Neck - Something about the many appearances of gorgeous halter-necks and unusual necklace-like cinching methods reminded us of a certain someone's mom from her very glamorous summer days spent by the sea in Ibiza. Almost universally paired with long, languid summer gowns, this little detail yielded lots of impact.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Vena Cava, Calvin Klein Collection. Photos courtesy of the designers.

7. Another Study In Neutrals - Maybe it's Phoebe Philo's influence at Céline permeating everyone's mood-boards, or perhaps it's just the chaotic energy out there in the world that's driving designers to simplify their palettes, but spring was no stranger to neutrals-especially those warm and soothing shades of sand, camel, and ivory all nicely framed with dark swipes of black.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Richard Chai Love, Yigal Azrouël, Rag & Bone. Photos courtesy of the designers.

8. Long and Longer - Again, instead of showing more skin-during a season that loves a lot of it!-designers like Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone, and Tommy Hilfiger all chose to show less with lots longer skirt and dress lengths. Skimming the floor with knee-high slits or sheer fabrics, these ankle-grazing styles gave the season a much more grown-up, almost serious appeal.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Prabal Gurang, Rag & Bone, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein Collection. Photos courtesy of the designers.

9. The Prettiest Chartreuse Ever - No shade seems to garner as much controversy as chartreuse. No, it's not for everyone, but thanks to Miuccia Prada back in the day, we're occasionally introduced to this somber green shade in surprisingly chic ways. And such was the case this season, when designers like Rodarte, Jason Wu, and VPL all ventured into chartreuse territory with abandon...and wonderful results.

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Rodarte, Jason Wu, Proenza, VPL. Photos courtesy of the designers.

10. Dolman Sleeves, Please - Blouses have been gravitating to fuller, boxier, cropped cuts for some time now, so it was no surprise to see so many designers playing around with even fuller silhouettes and classic dolman sleeves. Some of the blouses we saw referenced vintage surf hoodies, while others felt very modern and almost evening-like. Our favorites: Yigal Azrouël and Vena Cava, who managed to give this typically casual piece an old Hollywood sophistication. We loved!

Above, from left: Spring fashion trends 2011 runway looks from Karen Walker, Yigal Azrouël, Vena Cava, Rag & Bone. Photos courtesy of the designers.

Source: http://www.refinery29.com

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Most women are always looking for new hairstyles and haircuts, because a single hair makeover, a new hairstyle or hair color , is the easiest way to get a whole new image, to make women look and feel fantastic. Whether you are looking for the latest hairstyle trends, short hairstyles, the latest celebrity hairstyles and new ways to style long hair styles, we have lots of hairstyles ideas to choose from.

The year marks the real beginning of a new decade, but 2011 is the fashion trends all about revival. Sant NOK is a unique undertone of the modernist style of play, but take some of the most iconic styles of the20th century, provides them with quality and you will find the foundation of the dominant styles of the 2011th year's hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2011, the hair is about the revival and evolution. With styles and colors we see it best in 2010 reborn, while cuts reworked and luxurious revivals of styles that fit perfectly with this year's clothing trends.
Perfect for hot summer days, this versatile hairstyle that is suitable for all hair types. Furthermore, the top node an instant fix-cool when you meet a bad hair day. In addition, although the super-high bun hairstyle can look pretty laid-back and messy, it can change the look from day to night. The year marks the real beginning of a new decade, but 2011 is the fashion trends all about revival. Sant NOK is a unique undertone of the modernist style of play, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, provides them with quality and you will find the foundation of the dominant styles of the 2011.

Source : http://latestgirlsfashions.blogspot.com/

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Catrinel Menghia (Top fashion models, Top Super Modles, Bikini models)

First Name: Catrinel Menghia (Top fashion models, Top Super Modles, Bikini models
Nationality: Romanian
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: October 1 1985
Place of Birth: Iasi, Romania
Height: 5'9.5" : 176.5cm
Measurements: (US) 35-23.5-35 ; (EU) 89-59.5-89
Dress Size: (US) 4 : (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 8 : (EU) 40

Agencies:
Major Model Management - New York
Fotogen Model Agency
MRA Models
Major Model Management - Paris

Borned and raised in Iasi (Moldavian region of Romania), Catrinel Menghia wanted to become a famous athlet before starting modeling activity. She was born on October 1st, 1985.

Catrinel was discovered at age of 16 years old on the street by a local agent (Lucian) who brought her later in Bucharest to meet MRA Agency and Liviu Ionescu. After six months the parents agreed that Catrinel moves in Bucharest and starting an international modeling career.

She participated in the same modeling contest as Elena Baguci in November 2001 when she won .... the same second runner-up prize.

She is living in Milan and working mostly for lingerie clients all over the world between New York, London, Munchen, Hamburg, Athens, Barcelon or Milan.

MRA Models Agency is managing her international schedule in Bucharest office by Liviu Ionescu - Director (liviu@mramodels.ro).

Source: fashionmodeldirectory & www.catrinelmenghia.ro

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With wigs becoming much more of a decision for many women, the market has responded with a vast collection of styles and brands. major factors are what the wigs are made of, is a real hair, most of the other is synthetic, a lot of people would choose the real hair wig, but you must consider your budget and time needed to treat your new wig.

Wig hair of a person as it seems is made from real hair, a lot of hair used for making wigs comes from these types of Asian-born women. The hair has its own characteristics was very heavy, black and straight hair and even higher quality can be obtained from these areas of China. Both types of hair are obviously black and died immediately. This is good to do first black wigs, though not so great for each head curly red wig. To capture this hair is treated with a series of dyes and bleaches, which affects the quality of the wig hair of a person at the end.

The first levels in the market for human hair wig wigs were made of hair that could come from Eastern European countries like Poland or Russia. The price of these wigs is much higher, but the caliber of the hair is taller and looks better and works for you much longer.

If your choice is to get a human hair wig, be sure that you are spending a lot of money doing your research and investigate the origin on hair that is used to manufacture wigs, since they do not want to be spending $ 500 on a wig and discover that European human hair was made of Asian hair.

Consider the features of top of owning and caring for human hair wig. The first thing you think is the time the wig can last over a synthetic one, is much longer, even up to 10 times longer if your wig is maintained properly. Another reason is the look that is as human as possible, since it is the natural hair wigs are often in style with heated styling tools, as was a brief one bevel. The latter is a human hair, so handle with care.

So now we have emphasized the benefits of a human hair hairpiece, so are the disadvantages of having one, let me think, so I could only consider a couple really. You have the right to re-style your wig after each washing is assigned, since it does not offer human hair style, like a synthetic wig, the price of these kinds of wigs is much more than other choices, but my opinion is go higher if you want your results.

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The flash hit television before only 20 to 30, was the time when the general public interested. What makes the style of fashion people are actually TV. The fashion magazines and fashion websites, in other ways. Similarly, a double of any semblance of human activity, subject to changes and continues to the point where it is today, on many fields.

First of all, the fashion varies from company to another, and then within that particular society, there are many features that could inspire fashion, such as age or generation, profession, social class or profession. Many people now understand how the term usually refers to clothing. The first phase, which we call fashion today is not actually refer to clothes and go back to the sixteenth century. However, it was only two centuries after the actual appearance of fashion looks has happened and caused in Europe, the wealthy upper class. Sure, it would be unfair to judge that the fashion is the same all over the world. The properties of the different regions can bring about differences in fashion among the people of the same company.

 But the question is how to change anyway? We all know that change is stable, which is fashion. Everyone is fit again now will soon become old, and this increase is in both directions, it was once fashionable but now considered outdated and will soon become something new.

Capitalism has brought its positive aspects, some less attractive. People prefer fashion, so it is not mandatory for them and thereby accelerate the process of change in that fashion is concerned. Younger generations have much to do with revolutionizing the fashion world, because they are always enthusiastic and willing to try interesting things, things that have not experienced before. Want to know more about fashion, then try the latest fashion trends.

People tend to confuse a trend and fashion is a classic when it comes to fashion. Although the trend is the current style and fashion is a classic case, it means something that would be timeless. Latest fashion trends do not drop the image of classic clothing. Classic clothe usually precious, copied and taken for years.

Here are some trappings of fashion in recent years, which had been so timeless classics forever. The classic suit has always been a favorite hit either a pantsuit or skirt suit. Although details of the prosecution may change, but the trend will probably continue to be. Talk of jeans and it is one hundred percent a classic that has survived through the centuries. People go gaga over a pair of comfort with a perfect fit and cut. This seasonal trend is for the slim fit denim. High heels and evening gowns are still other classical pieces. The charisma of traditional clothing is that infatuation is almost all seasons.

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