Trending Thursday: Faux-Punk French Braid

After seeing this fresh and funky hairstyle on Selena Gomez, I had to give it a whirl. Now, I am not one with much hair foresight or vision, so to try this on a Thursday morning before work, was as risky as licking an ice sculpture at a wedding reception. But this is a beautiful hairstyle, edgy from the sides, elegant from the front, and romantic in the back, this style looks great from every angle and can offer terrific contrast to a glam dress.  Should you want to try it, here is a how-to compliments of Glamour.com and Boston hairstylist Nicholas Penna, owner of SalonCapri:  1. Prep. Because braids hold best in hair that has slightly "grungy" texture, Nick recommends washing hair the day before styling....

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Spring Trend Alert: Blue and White

According to the Glamour September issue, mixing 'azure and white' is one of the hottest trends right now. This is a fresh and 'oceanic' update to any outfit.  I just so happened to be wearing this power combo on the day I bought my beloved mag and was incidentally also the day when i did my first 'outfit of the day' upload on Twitter.  Follow me on Twitter: @zita_...

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Hot On Ice: The Skater Dress

With the weather neither here nor there, I decided to feature the biggest ‘on the fence’ trend of the year – the Skater Dress. The trend isn't exactly new as it traces back to the 80s - inspired by ice skating costumes, where it derives its name. It saw a revival in the 90s as the babydoll dress, and now with the comeback of the Spice Girls decade, it is only natural that the skater dress would pop up again. The dress has a trademark cut; fitted at the waistline, full circle skirt and skims over the hips and thighs. The length of the skirt is typically designed to fall mid-thigh. The cut of the dress is perfect for any body shape. Apple-shaped and pear-shaped girls can easily rock this trend, and look good doing it. Hourglass-shaped gals...

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How to Walk In Heels

My feet are killing me! Any woman who has ever fallen in love with a gorgeous pair of six inch heels will probably recognize this cry of pain. Wearing high heels is a lot like dishing that extra slice of chocolate cake- you must have it, but just cannot seem to manage it. To help you stay stylish and healthy, I give you some tips on how to walk in high heels (trust me; your feet will thank me later). KNOW YOUR SHOE THE BODY: If a stiff shoe causes blisters, spritz this area of the shoe with water and use your fingers to mold the softened leather to the shape of your foot or try special inserts to reduce friction. Genuine leather shoes will reduce blisters and fit your foot more comfortably.  THE BREAST: The...

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