May 26, 2011
Now that the weather’s starting to get warmer, it’s time to start transitioning your wardrobe to get ready for the summer (it’s less than a month away)! So pack up your heavy sweaters and pull your sundresses, tank tops, mini-skirts and shorts to the front of your closet. Of course, there’s always room to add a few new pieces to your summer wardrobe… especially when they’re on sale!
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May 26, 2011
Post via our friends at thefind.com:
Don’t ask me why my mother had me wearing clogs when I was in 3rd grade, but if you had asked my far-less-stylish self back then (or maybe just extremely fashion-forward self) if I thought the shoes I was rockin’ would become cool again within the next 2 decades, I would have thought you were crazy. Leave it to the unpredictability of fashion trends to prove me wrong, because modernized clogs have been having quite the moment for the past year or so. And despite their clunky, chunky stereotype, they’ve proven to be surprisingly versatile to suit the passing seasons. Aside from the classic silhouette, clog booties tore it up during the fall and winter, and now clog-inspired sandals are coming on the scene to sweep up the espadrille competition. Slightly dressier than straw wedges but still undeniably summery and casual-cool, clog sandals are on-trend without being ostentatious or wardrobe-limiting — they go with almost anything!
Pictured above: Ciao Bella ‘Hector’ Clogs, Seychelles ‘Chant’ T-Strap Clog Sandal, Jimmy Choo ‘Ulrika’ Clog Sandals, Jessica Bennett ‘Rena’ Sandal, and ALDO Mullican Clogs.
– Alex Gambardella
May 26, 2011
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What Would You Rather Have? A bangin’ bod or $1Million? [College Candy]
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For Memorial Day…Why Are Women Attracted To Men In Uniform? [YourTango]
May 26, 2011
[Images of the salon, and Yves Durif, via YvesDurif.com]
[My “before” shots]
I hate to say that I give up, as I’m certainly not a quitter, but have rather come to an understanding when it comes to styling my hair. No matter how much styling or product or attention I lavish upon it, it will just do what it wants, which is become limp and poke straight, as soon as possible, The only bit of hope that I have that I learned last week is the benefit of a really good haircut, as executed by Yves Durif at the Yves Durif Salon in The Carlyle on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Not only is Yves a maestro with the scissors, but he really understands a customer’s face, personality, and lifestyle immediately, which combined, results in an incredibly perfect cut. My hangups were that I have a slight cowlick in the front, been trying to grow my hair, and didn’t want a bob, as it is my Mom’s signature style (love you Mom, but we already look identical).
Yves worked within these parameters, gave me options, and decided together on a hybrid of a cool shag and a long bob. He also artfully reworked my bangs via shortening them a tad more on the left, in order to open up my face a bit more. The result? As you can see below, a little goes a long way, and it is a great improvement! With styling tips from Jessica and few highlights from David framing my face, I feel renewed in my quest to make my hair my own, instead of letting it dictate its fate.
Of course, I strongly recommend going to see Yves at his salon; he also uses Aveda and Phyto products exclusively, even with color, which gives a nice boost to the already gorgeous salon atmosphere via these natural yet effective products.
[My “after” pics]
-Julia DiNardo
