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Guest Blogger:Lyndsay Cabildo

Faux Hawk Hairstyle is popular in European countries specially for men.  What you might not know about is that, women can wear them too! Yes, Chic Pompadour, Mohawk, Faux Hawk, or Bump Hairstyle, whatever you wanna call them.  Well, it’s not just Men’s Hairstyle anymore. Read entire article at Lyndsay Cabildo

It is InStyle’s 15th Birthday and one of the ways they are celebrating is by offering finds and special deals from 27 fabulous fall collections where Instyle editors cherry picked 15 of their favorite items. There are also giving away 4 $1,000 shopping sprees! There is also an 15 For Fall iPhone app so you and your readers can track all this awesome shopping information. They have invited our readers to be a part of this very special day!

Here are some of my top favorites that every fashionista should have in her beauty cabinet or closet.

Aveda Smooth Infusion™ Glossing Straightener - $21

Alterna – Caviar Anti-Aging® Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner – $30/$32

Jimmy Choo – Yule Boot in Black Biker Leather – $1,195

XOXO – Ice Pop Sunglasses - $28

Elizabeth Arden – Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 – $37.50

Buffalo Jeans – Noelle – Leather biker jacket – $458

Smashbox – Eyelights Palette in Smokebox – $34


Ann Taylor – Swarovski Crystal Stretch Bracelet - $135

Lucky Brand – Abbey Road – $182

To see all of the special offers visit InStyle 15 For Fall

To enter here for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree

Have an iPhone? Here is the app link click here so you can browse and shop the best of the season anytime!

Source: Aveda.com, JimmyChoo.com, XOXO.com, ElizabethArden.com, BuffaloJeans.com, SmashBox.com, AnnTaylor.com and Zappos.com

Guest blogger Lyndsay Cabildo

Molton Brown Cleanshine Quillaja Hair Wash

Hair is everyone’s crowning glory, not just women’s…and did you know that our hair’s life span is 3 – 7 years? You surely, would like to take care of your hair so it won’t be lesser than that and when it need to be reborn, it will be healthier than the last strand. Here’s Tips to Maintain Your Hair Healthy, Soft, & Shiny, make it last through its life span and make the next healthier, softer, shinier. Continue reading..

Couture in the City is happy to bring you B.O.W. – the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs such as fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites.

Fashion Pulse: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Fashion Pulse was lucky enough to be inside the Armory for this season’s Marc Jacobs show to discover which trends will make their way into our wardrobes for Spring 2009 — because what Marc says, goes!

Glam Spirit: Get Beautiful, Natural Hair Now!
Glam Spirit shares this easy, safe, and natural way to add gorgeous color to your hair. Discover the technique for a variety of colors and intensities. Get beautiful hair now!

Moms Buzz: Caring for Your Jeans
Proper care of clothing is key to keep them looking nice and lasting longer. Jeans are no exception. Here are some tips about caring for your jeans published by Allure magazine that will make your jeans’ shape and quality last longer.

Señora Cartera: MARC by Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 Collection
Find out why Marc Jacobs’ Spring ‘09 collection for his moderately-priced label, MARC by Marc Jacobs, is a dowdy, disastrous mess.

Couture in the City – *Best Beauty Product of 2008 – CLEAN Perfume- Shower Fresh For Men
At Couture we are proud to present the debut of the second Men’s Fragrance from the CLEAN Perfume line – Shower Fresh for Men. From the makers of the famous celebrity scents that is universal for both men and women. We had to let you know how fabulous this product is, as well as do a giveaway!

My favorite must read of the day fashion blog Chic Stories wrote a great post Straight or Curls

Which do you prefer straight or curly?

Visit Chic Stories for more stories like this one.

Johnny Lavoy shows how to fake a bob with curled hair, which is a look made popular by Eva Longoria.

Rihanna in D&G (source)

Rihanna in Gucci (source)

Rihanna (source)

Rihanna with orange pumps (source)

Where did this girl come from? It seems like this time last year, Rihanna was nowhere to be seen on the fashion radar, but then she went to Paris and pulled a major Katie Holmes on us.

The Proof:

Rihanna at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards

Her old look was definitely “eh”…not terrible, but nothing to blog about. Classic dress, classic shoes, classic long hair. Utterly forgettable. Now, every time she steps out she looks like a million bucks. You know, if I was a celeb, I would have whoever is dressing her on my speed dial.

Dressing like Rihanna is no small feat, and it certainly helps if you have a killer young bod like she does (I think she won some “best legs” in the biz award from Venus razors last year or something). But, it can be done. With these few tips, you can get under her umbrella-ella of fashion with ease. Here’s how to dress like Rihanna:

1) Hair: If you are looking for a major fashion overhaul, then you have to start with the hair first. Rihanna ditched her Mariah Carey-inspired locks and opted for an edgy pixie cut instead and it SO works. Not only does it disguise her very high forhead, but her pixie cut gives her new couture pieces a much better canvas to play off of.

2) Clothes: It’s obvious that Ri has access to the greatest designers in the world and thus, the greatest looks. While we all can’t afford to strut it in Gucci every day, we can still take cues from their look. Rihanna’s look is very distinct, so pick out distinct (read: avant-garde, not gaudy) pieces to stand out from the crowd. Instead of a plain top under your blazer, add a lacy top with a pencil skirt and bright colored shoes instead.

3) Accessories: It must be noticed that Rihanna’s accessories have gone from bland to fierce. I have never wanted orange pumps more than I do now. Look for fierce but femme clutches, unexpected colors with an all black ensemble, and over the top earrings and bangles with a pretty top and skirt.

Reese Witherspoon (source)

Halle Berry (source)

Heidi Klum (source)

Liv Tyler (source)

Confession: last week I officially broke my 15-year stance against bangs and made the cut. I haven’t had bangs since I was a little girl (and those were heavily feathered to match my thick plastic glasses), so it was a hard move for me. However, I think that my bangs are super cute and love them much more than I thought I would.

Another confession: I was inspired by celebs. It seems like every time I turned around another celeb was sporting some cute fringe, and I just didn’t want to be left in the dust. No, seriously, it seemed like a simple solution to change up my stagnant style without severly cutting, dying or otherwise ruining my hair.

I have a round face, so I chose sideswept bangs (plus, they are easy to pin back and will grow out quickly if I decided I didn’t like them). But if you want to get red carpet bangs, then you need to do a little research first.  Here’s how to get celebrity style bangs:

1) Consider your face shape: Anyone who has ever opened a magazine knows how important your face shape is when it comes to haircuts, and bangs are no exception. If you have a long face (like Liv Tyler) then you can do the heavy, blunt cut bangs. If you have a heart shaped face (like Reese Witherspoon) then lighter sideswept bangs are more your speed.

2) Try some on for size: If you are really unsure of how this look will suit you, then get thee to the mall and buy some hair pieces to try out the look first. I used my own hair and pinned it in place (I have longer hair) and took some pictures to see if I liked the effect first.

3) See a stylist: DON’T try to cut your own bangs if you want to get the best results. I cut my own, and while I think they are cute, I’ll probably have to go in and have my stylist clean them up in a few months. A stylist can also recommend hot new bangs and textures to suit your face shape. Be sure to bring pictures for inspiration!

So that’s how to get celebrity style bangs…don’t be afraid of the shears if you really want to try this look, after all, it will grow back eventually. Good luck!

Amy Winehouse (source)

Grammy sweeper, troubled chanteuse and bouffant-wearin’ Amy Winehouse certainly knows how to make an entrance. Whether on stage, wandering around her neighborhood at 3AM or heading to a hearing for her “Blake incarcerated,” Amy is almost always in style.

While her mile-high hair and extreme winged-out eyeliner may not be for everyone, her rock-chic style certainly has me coveting a pencil skirt or two. The beautiful part about Amy’s look is that almost anyone can do it, no matter what your personal style, and it can be worn to school, work, the movies, out to dinner or almost anywhere (minus the cleavage for work and school, of course).

Amy’s signature style is actually fairly easy to pull off, and you probably already have a few Winehouse-inspired pieces in your closet already. Check these out to add to what you may already have:

Have: Pencil skirt, wrap top, fishnet stockings, heels:

Need: Rocker-chic dress:

Kahri Retro Mic Dress, $100.00

Have: Multiple scarves for hair, rosette hair piece, basic black clutch.

Need: Rosette clutch:

Kahri Rose Love Clutch, $60.00 

Have: Red lipstick, black eyeliner, black or dark red nail polish.

Need: Rock inspired charm necklace:

Lucia Bella Lucky Necklace, $88.00

Looking like La Winehouse is pretty simple, but if you need a few pieces to complete her look, then check out clothing from Kahri and jewelry from Lucia Bella and KidVisKous for more inspiration.

Celebs are taking the opportunity to don hats this winter season, and their flair for accessorizing has me green with envy. Here in the south, my noggin doesn’t have much use for a warm winter hat, but these looks have me yearning for one just the same. Anyway, if you find yourself in cool climates this winter, check out this useful how-to wear hats guide and find out which cold weather accessories suit you best:

1) Knitted Beret:

Selma Blair (source)

Got a short ‘do to keep under wraps? Want to hide a hideous haircut? Then a knitted beret is the way to go for you. This is a super cute look for any hair length, but works best with short or tucked away hair.

2) Beanies

Nicky Hilton (source)

The fitted beanie/skull cap look is best suited for long, sleek hair (trust me, curly hair just looks funny under this look) so proceed with caution. Go for a monotone color palette like Nicky Hilton to add a chic edge to this punky accessory.

3) Knitted Newsboy:

Gwen Stefani (source)

The knitted newsboy cap is the undisputed winner of winter hat looks. Fun and chic at the same time, this look works with fancy trenches and simple sweaters. With a sleek pony tale, this look tops off any outfit for instant style.

Snag a knitted newsboy cap a la Gwen with this cute hat from Alison Beth:

Alison Beth Knitted Newsboy, $72