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We have always seen the bow tie as a bit of an awkward piece of the attire. We know it before as a black silk creation which makes it elegant but at the same time boring piece to complete the tuxedo get up. Don a bow tie and you will look either uber nerdy or ultra preppy.

This perception of bow ties though is about to change as a renaissance of the bow tie has begun, thanks to several companies who reinvented these neckpieces using different fabrics and elaborate details to make the bow tie a lecture hall item to haute couture deal.

The companies making the colorful and elegant bow ties can pretty much do what you want to see with it. They can customize it according to the shape you want, add beads or maybe sequins, and other details. They do not come cheap though.

Here are some of the best bow ties that you can find today from Pomedoro which is among the prime movers of the renaissance of the bow tie:

Andreas

Bow tie from Toronto based company Pomedoro makes use of midnight blue lace and detailed it with gold floral pattern. The lining is made of silk and you can use a gold button to fasten it.

Dome

This is a good blend of crystal and pearl tapestry on black silk.

Eztaban

This is a good take of the classic floral pattern.

Rohan

Designed to give that elegant luxury look with a hint of playfullnes.

Consumers are bombarded nowadays with myriad choices of potions, lotions, and other cosmetics products, but the last thing you want to do is waste your hard earned money for something that is useless. If you want to ask one thing that is essential to have in your beauty kit, I can confidently say that you need a facial mist. Aside from setting your makeup, it also replenishes the skin by hydrating, calming it, and making it more radiant. Here are some of the best facial mists that give you the best value out of your budget:

Mineral Water Spray by Evian

You might think this is just like your mineral water in a spritzer container. But it is really convenient that splashing some water straight from the bottle. This facial mist is perfect for skins which area easily irritated, usually dry, and flaky. It is also ideal if you will be stuck for hours in an air conditioned office, long overlay in an airport, or on a very humid and hot day.

Beauty Elixir from Caudalie

If ever a serum and a toner would have a baby, it will be this product. The Beauty Elixir gives your skin that instant radiance. It has a blend of essential oils which help tighten your pores but without requiring to reapply some moisturizer. This facial mist also boasts of anti-aging elements and a lovely scent.

Hydrating Floral Essence from Tata Harper

This is one of the higher end facial mists but we can still say it is of great value. The Hydrating Floral Essence is made up of all natural ingredients. It is also handmade in  a farm in Vermont. The blend of herbs and juices give it anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for sensitive skin that easily chaps and reddens. It is also a great aromatic boost with the scent of orange, rose, and lavender.

Pink shadow and blush are just two of the many trends in the way of makeup for this spring and long lashes is the trend that tops them all.  This season is definitely all about the long, long lashes and there are a ton of different ways that you can get them – mascara being one of them.

While it might have not been one of the trends in the past, doing two, even three coats of mascara is a fantastic way to ensure that you get all of the length and none of the clump.  This is where the type of mascara you choose comes into play.

Maybelline is certainly one of my favorite brands – of all times, so make sure you look into some of the new mascaras that they are working out!

Now that we have touched on blush, let’s move on up to your eyes.  Your eyes are something that should certainly be defined whatever season you are in and for the spring time, pink is the color that is going to do it.  Pink looks absolutely beautiful as an eye shadow and really makes your eyes pop.

One trick that I use to brighten up my eyes a little more than they already is by adding in some light pink along the rim of the eye, upper and lower and then adding in some of the deeper pinks into the crease.

This layering trick is definitely great and will certainly make sure that your eyes pop out all over the place!

When it comes to spring, it is finally time to ditch some of those old and drab colors and move onto something that is fresh and new and that is what we are going to explore in the next few blogs.  We are going to talk about exactly what makeup you should be wearing for the changing of the seasons!

For one, you want to make sure that your cheeks are absolutely rosy and breathtaking.  Blush is not something that you can forget and you want to make sure that it is a light, light pink, so you are just dusting your cheeks with some rose.

Rosy cheeks is the first trend that you should pick up in the way of makeup trends – stay tuned for the next one!

We have seen about the fit of the dress and the style, but what about the material – well, that is what this is about.  Leather is one of those trends that seems to be seeping through every single fashion façade and to be honest, I love it however I am not sure how I love the leather dress.

While leather might be ideal for fall and winter, it is not the best for the summer heat, but if you do want to look hot, you might consider just risking it and taking out your leather dress the next time you have an event to go to.

That’s it for all of the dress trends that we have for the summer, just remember to keep these in mind and you will absolutely look chic and trendy at your next summer event!

Now that we have talked about one shoulder, let’s move onto what if you want to bare both of your shoulders?  Well, that is called a strapless dress and I can tell you for sure that the strapless dress trend is rapidly becoming increasing popular and I personally – love it!

Strapless dresses are actually ideal for any special events or occasions that you might be going to and they are super summery and absolutely some of the best looking pieces.  The designers are catching up with the trend as well, so you will be seeing the strapless trend throughout all of the runways as well.

More tips and tricks and dress trends in the next blog – it is all about the leather in the next blog!

Dresses are definitely one of those things that I love to wear when the spring and summer months roll around because of how hot, chic and cute they are!  When you are in a dress, you most likely will get noticed more versus when you are not in a dress.  But how do you know the dress trends to keep up with if you are constantly behind?  That is where we come in!

We are going to go over quite a few of the trends that you should look for whenever you are purchasing a dress for any spring/summer occasion!  By far, one of the dress trends that seem to be popping up everywhere is the one-shoulder dress.

This style has been around for quite some time now and seems to be continuing through 2010 and I have to say I am super excited!

So we have covered all of our bases on the greens, let’s move onto another color that is certainly very spring-like and definitely popping up everywhere, especially in a lot of designer collections and on the runway – purple!  Purple is a color that is very bright and certainly very feminine and beautiful at the same time.

This is one color that pretty much anyone can wear and it is a fantastic color if you are looking to spice up your lingerie collection a little bit.  To be perfectly honest, many women when they want to feel beautiful slip into something purple.

You want to brighten up your wardrobe a little bit?  Follow these tips and tricks and the color schemes and I promise you will see a difference!

Now that we have talked about one bright and springy color; neon green, let’s talk about another green that is making waves all over the place and that is peppermint green.  This green is fantastic for women who are a little bit older and are looking to not stand out nearly as much as the women who wear the neon green.

The cool thing about peppermint green is the fact that it truly can look good on anyone and it comes in many different shades and certainly a lot of different styles.  If you are looking for classy and chic, this is certainly the green for you!

More tips and tricks in the next blog about what colors to wear in the springtime!