really trendy

Kardashians and Jenners: The Trendy Bunch?

it is little wonder that trends come and go. like heidi klum puts it in project runway, 'one day you're in and the next day, you're out!' reality television series have a unique way of creating trends; at times, these trends are deliberate and others, accidental. for this post, let's examine some of the trends that caught on.

1) she bangs

now who can forget the person who start it all? william hung, a contestant on american idol, found fame not as a top singer but as a personality that audiences came to adore. if you forgot who he is, here's a clip to jolt your memory.

anyway, after the 'william hung' craze, the entire trend of 'personalities' surfaced in talent competitions. people started to realise that talent was not as valuable as a unique selling point.

the question was, what was the unique selling point that the masses was craving for? (i hope it's not a pair of yellow trunks or a hoarse-y rendition of 'don't cha') this remains a question that i probably have no answers to.

2) the white tee

Adam Levine

i don't know if this can be touted as a trend but it seems like judges (simon cowell and adam levine in particular) made it part of their regular get-up. well the white tee is nothing new to The Online Edition, considering that i have already featured it here. it is interesting to note that, when it comes to clothes, there will always be classic pieces that never go out of style.

3) prints

this is one scary trend that i wish never made it to the screens but it did. i enjoy prints but to see it splashed everywhere is too much of a safari for me. prints should always be in moderation or a fashion afterthought and i blame the following reality stars for making it seem that too much prints is acceptable.

anyway, the trends that made it here are plonked here because the posts for the rest of the week don't have much room for them. my advice for you: do visit The Online Edition regularly over the week and we shall discuss in further detail the fashions of reality television.

fash'on... BAM!

vintage bags

buying vintage designer bags instead of new styles means that you’ll get something rare, chic and durable for a price that’s usually significantly lower than the one you’ll have to pay for a new style. vintage designer bags are, furthermore, said to be of better quality than the ones sold now, mostly due to the fact that 20 or 30 years ago, the brand in question produced less bags but paid more attention to details and craftsmanship.

here are a few bags that you can consider:

1) chanel tassel bag

Chanel Tassel bag

Mary-Kate Olsen

 2) ysl vintage envelope clutch

3) vintage celine doctor bag

Celine doctor bag

Kris Jenner

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five do's

nah, i'm not telling you the five commandments of fashion... i'm going to talk hair. since this is really a week of basics, i'll just give you the terms and then we will leave to it till another time to talk which hairdo suits which face shape, what kind of clothes go with the hair, what accessories to use and all. 

let's strike a deal. if this post alone climbs to top five of the week, then i'll do a full-week feature on hair. till then, here are five do's that one should be familiar with.

Rihanna with the bob

1) a bob cut or bob is a short haircut for women (and sometimes men) in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at about jaw-level, often with a fringe (or 'bangs') at the front.

Hime Cut 

2) hime cut (or 'princess cut') is a hairstyle consisting of straight, usually cheek-length sidelocks and frontal fringe. the rest of the hair is usually worn long and straightened.

Carrie Underwood with her layered do

3) layered hair is one that gives the illusion of length and volume.

Oprah Winfrey with curls, image from Emerson Salon

4) a perm involves the use of chemicals to break and reform the bonds of the hair. the hair swells, stretches and softens, then moulds around the shape of the perm rod.

Kris Jenner with a layered razor cut

5) razor cutting is a hair cutting process in which sharp, knife-like razors are used to excise, slice and texturize hair. this is a practical method to create movement in straight hairstyles.

anyway, if you can't wait till my full-week feature on hair, do visit here. final piece of advice when it comes to trying out different hairdos... don't fret. hair grows back!

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what women want and most men don't get

so what is the one thing that most women (and some men too) want but most man don't get? i would say, amongst many things, it would be a Chanel bag... 

from the classic Chanel 2.55...

to the fun and playful Chanel bags...

 to the latest...

Cruise 2013

it's a status symbol... girls, ladies, women whom i spoke to about Chanel, their eyes light up. when they carry their Chanel bags, the world is at peace with itself... so the next time you walk into a Chanel store and leave with a Chanel bag, i would say... you were once a princess but now, you are QUEEN!

if you got your Chanel from other avenues... here's a useful video!

hope you enjoyed my little tribute to Chanel... BAM!