Hayden Panettiere: Tween Fashion No More

When it comes to young adult fashion, people always think of Disney stars like Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. However, someone NOT from Disney is definitely making waves in fashion for young adults. Hayden Panettiere, who was first known as the cheerleader from the superhero-thriller series, Heroes, is one gorgeous young lady to look up to. Despite her not-so-thriving career as an actress, she is making a big come back as the young pop star, alongside Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) in the new series Nashville.

And because the series is hitting positive rates with its viewers, let’s take a look at some of her best outfits and fashion jewelry.

In this outfit, Hayden Panettiere is simple, but casual in a white low-cut v-neck and jeans. She styles her outfit with a big, brown belt and a set of long brown chains to make her outfit appear casual, but pretty elegant. Trivia? This chain is actually from her own collection called Chain Gang. The chain is hand-made from clay beads and stones and turtle and gorilla skull charms. Her collection may not be ready for the masses, just yet, but they are definitely something to look out for. According to Hayden, her collection is part feminine and punky as well.

Only a few young adults can carry off gemstone chokers, with matching crystal dangling earrings on the red carpet. Sometimes, they really have to pull off the right outfit to make the accessories work. Hayden Panettiere wears a low-cut dress to give way for her choker to highlight her neck area. She wears her hair down, however, making her face and head area look a little too crowded. If only she had styled her hair up.

Only few people can pull off a bright red lips at the right time. This blonde bombshell can really wear her best on the red carpet. In this outfit Hayden Panettiere wore at the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she paired her gorgeous white dress with red lips and rose cut diamond earrings. Because Panettiere wore her hair up, keeping her face clean and clear, her earrings, dress and lips make quite a statement on the red carpet. At least, besides her teen and casual style, she can also pull off the elegant and sophisticated look.

Want more proof that Ms. Panettiere is more than just the casual dresser? In the Golden Globe Awards of 2009, young Panettiere wore this off shoulder, violet Gianfranco Ferre gown, looking neat and gorgeous with her hair swept to one side and completely accessory free, except for the beautiful crystal Fred Leighton earrings that added spice to her dress. The dress is very appropriate for her age and she looked sophisticated, especially for the event.

Young and fresh. This is how Hayden looks like in this picture. Just like Neutrogena advertises. Hayden Panettiere looks refreshed and beautiful in this multi-colored blouse and white pants, accessorized with a blue ring and necklace to complete the outfit. In this event, Hayden is fun, young and stylish.

What do you think of Hayden’s style? Too preppy or elegant and chic? Maybe Emma Watson's style suits your taste better. Why not check out her transformation from Hermione to Sam of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Relationship MENual: Avoid being Kristen Stewart

Many were caught off guard when the news about Kristen Stewarts’ infidelity broke in the news - Robert Pattinson was actually one of them.

Nobody expected the timid (and seemingly emotionless) Stewart to commit such a crime of passion. A Hollywood relationship that’s as open and as public as theirs is not really the best type to catch the gossip wildfire especially with the last installment of their blockbuster movie Breaking Dawn hitting the theaters soon. It makes me (and probably even you) smack anyone who’s responsible for this fiasco with my beloved pair of Bamboo Shoes.

With this hullabaloo tagging in the couple’s tail, everyone can’t help but wonder how this would affect their million dollar movie and respective careers. Pattinson did get the better part out of this. Fans sympathized with this cool dude and marveled at the mystery of how someone would actually dare cheat on this beautiful (and sparkling) creature.

This set the alarm hauling in the men's community. This incident made them more aware that their girlfriends’ are indeed from Venus. Women do certainly have a different set of behavior and thinks different. Now, men all over the world realized it takes more than good looks and a hefty sum of money to suit the varying appetite of girls when it comes to relationships.

To further open men’s mind about women, I listed down some tips on how to please (and hopefully keep) your lady:

Never stop her from cheating
Stopping her from doing things that tickle her fantasy can just intensify the curiosity. Instead, create an environment that encourages fidelity. Allow her to freely explore without imposing a feeling of restraint. Pushing her to stop would only bring her further away from you. Let go – this will make her realize why she chooses to stay in the first place.

Never stop being her boyfriend
Make every minute you spend together count. But stop counting the minutes you spend with her – just be there and enjoy the moment. Though time has the power to make the glowing promise of young love fade, you certainly know how to keep your girlfriend’s desire flaming. Use this to your advantage. Remember that to be her last, you must always make her feel that she’s first.

Never stop loving yourself
Men and women are not that all different. That is, both tend to let go of their personal grooming once they’ve entered a relationship – which is so wrong. Continue to make yourself desirable and she’ll want nobody else but you. Adding value to yourself and your looks can challenge her. And ever smart woman loves this. Loving yourself doesn't only enhance your relationship but it also attracts the right kind of people to join your company.

Relationships are rather complicated. One can never accurately tell what his or her partner is thinking. But you can (and should) control yourself. Keep in mind that nobody failed from being true to themselves.

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Sahara Davenport: How to Celebrate Your Body’s Curves

Breaking News: Sahara Davenport passed away at the age of 27. Statements are yet to be issued as to the cause of her death.

Antoine Ashley, Sahara’s real name, gained celebrity status when she joined the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She started her drag career in Dallas as she attended Southern Methodist University.

To celebrate the life and talent of this young entertainer, I’m sharing with you a couple of tips on how to dress confidently like she did in this two part series. Everyone, despite their gender and sexual preferences, has the right to feel good about themselves. You deserve to strut around the streets of New York City as you look like a supermodel in your fashion-forward ankle boots.

Let’s get started with Curve Flaunting Step 1: Find out your body type. The key to dressing well is flattery. And the best way to do this is to accentuate your assets while shedding less light on the less stellar areas of your body. One great way to go about this is to follow the lead of fashion bibles that preach about the body type. SheKnows.com, a one-stop fashion and lifestyle online resource, has 5 classifications for a woman’s body shape.

No matter how different stylist and fashion gurus call them, ladies will fall under one of these categories

• The Apple body shape is generally characterized by having a larger upper body. Since they have wonderful leg shapes that they can count on, ladies with this type of body should work on highlighting this asset. They can also hit an A for fashion when they work on elongates their torso and hushing the attention towards their midsection.
• Having a Pear shaped body may go the other way as the lower body takes on the spotlight. This shape generally gives women a defined waist as well as a full hip and butt. Women with this body type should bring attention to their shoulders, torso and a flat stomach. Bring people to notice your upper extremities by accentuating it.
• Proportion is the keyword for an Hourglass body type. Ladies having this shape have the upper and lower body about the same size while the waist remains narrow giving them all the curves in the world. The biggest challenge for flaunting an hourglass body type is to find the middle ground between showing off too much skin and being covered in layers of fabric that make for a baggy clothing.
• A Rectangle is well, like a rectangle. With this body shape, the shoulders, hips and waist usually have the same width which allows more room for freedom. Ladies have nothing much to shadow with this body shape. They can freely dress as they please but drawing attention to their arms and legs would do wonders.
• And lastly, a Wedge body shape works from top to bottom. Ladies under this category often have broad shoulders, smaller waist but tinier hips. Just like the Apple shape, they can bank on their legs. Their boyish frame can be toned by highlighting the lower half of the body.

We’re done with the first step and have a few more to go.

Sahara Davenport has taught us a thing or two in being confident in our skin. My sincere condolences to her family and partner Manila Luzon who also walked the catwalk of RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons ago. Rest in peace, Sahara.

Stay tuned for more tips on how to flaunt your curves and feel great about.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Sam's Fashion

Have you watched the newest blockbuster for this Fall? If you haven’t, then you’re missing out on a lot of life lessons that you shouldn’t miss. And if you have, then you’re probably one of those who fell for Emma Watson’s character Sam, the free-spirited girl who was once upon a time at rock bottom of her life. She and her brother Patrick showed Charlie the tunnel, thus giving him a chance to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Great movie? Possibly the best for this year. Fashion? Let’s see Sam’s best looks in the movie.

Sam wears a jersey jacket with a checkered top inside. But it’s not her actual clothes that make her outfit – it’s how preppy and student-y she looks. Her black headband is appropriate for her outfit and the dangling star earrings were enough to make Emma Watson’s usual elegant look appear casual and high school-ish.

Obviously, Sam’s style is very different from Emma Watson herself. If Emma is more sophisticated and elegant, Sam is carefree, a little preppy and hip at most times. At the dance, Sam opts for a preppy look wearing a long-sleeved, off shoulder black dress over black stockings. She highlights her dark outfit with a simple, gold fashion jewelry on her neck. Pretty classy, yet preppy for Sam. Her hair is also held back, allowing her off-shoulder dress to showcase her slim shoulders.

This is probably Sam’s best look in the whole movie. Wearing a maroon tube dress and a short-sleeved overcoat, Sam was probably the apple of everyone’s eye (Charlie’s anyway) during this scene. As she stood up at the back of the truck to await the light at the end of the tunnel, Sam looked at Charlie and they both shared a moment. Was it the moment? Or how gorgeous Sam looked in her simple dress and necklace?

At a party, Sam wears this very hip dress, paired with her signature simple necklace. Her hair is pulled back and the red color of her dress fits perfect with her fair skin. She finishes her look with skin toned, Mary Jane high heels. Although Sam looks beautiful in this simple outfit, this is definitely a far cry from Emma Watson’s style. At least she didn’t have blind-cut hair style like Mary Elizabeth, right?

Preppy and hip, right? Still a pretty fashionable outfit, Sam channels a bit of Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf in this scene. She dons a round neck knitted, sleeveless top, tucked into a preppy checkered red skirt over black stockings. Sam accessorizes her outfit with a black bangle over her right arm. This is one of Sam’s best looks in the movie. Despite the fact that she was obviously not wearing support under her top, Emma Watson was able to pull off the fashionable, preppy almost-college look pretty well.

Gone are the days when Emma Watson was just the girl in Harry Potter. With her acting capabilities, she was able to pull herself away from her Hermoine Granger image.

Check out How Emma Watson Transforms from Being a Baby to Lady.

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Rachel Schwartzmann: Keep it Simply Outstanding

Ankle boots are great for making statements. But what if you want to dress down just this one time? Rachel, a fashion blogger and true style star, teaches us how to rock the Fashion Week in an all white ensemble and still stand out.

To know a little more about her, Rachel Schwartzmann is a true California babe. Though she’s been based in the Big Apple for the past 9 years, she never fails to look back at the places that played important roles in her life like San Francisco and Texas.

Currently, Rachel majors in Advertising and Marketing Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She juggles her responsibilities in school with being a Fashion Insider for the LookLab website.

Fashion writing is also one of her passions. Rachel contributes regularly to The Huffington Post and updates her blogs which are The Style Line and Le Style Child. With over 300 fans and 4000 plus karma in Lookbook.nu, Rachel is certainly enjoying her own way in fashion.

Here are a couple of tips to stand out in the busy streets of New York and crowded world of fashion:

1. Less is more: Do away with the clutter to stand-out.

In the last season, we’ve seen the rise of not only Lady Gaga but also everything that’s reminiscent of her in the fashion industry. Though all things big, chunky, flamboyant and Gaga are oh so exciting, it’s nice to go back to basics once in awhile to let your hair down.

What can say this more that going for an all white outfit like what Rachel wore to the first day of the NYFW. Her soft dress shirt from H&M looked pretty basic but dreamy mainly because of the light fabric used. Topping it off with a white lace coat from Zara continued to give off the relaxed and calm feel that her over all outfit is going for.

BONUS TIP: The best way to pull of pieces in the same color is to make sure that they’re made of different materials. In Rachel’s case, it’s lace and light cloth. Materials that complement or contrast one another will do just fine in making that bold statement.

2. Nothing to worry:

Wearing the right amount of accessories can pull you through. Rachel’s all white outfit could have turned drab easily if not for the pop of color from her accessories and bedazzled footwear. She was able to put in together a nice mix of cream, warm yellow, bright red and brown. All of these colors worked together and accentuated the dominant color in her outfit which is white.

3. Confidence is the key.

Making the cut above the rest is not for everyone. Only a few are able to break free from the scene and stand out – the chosen few who are able to carry themselves win in this battle. Donning on piles and piles of heavy cloth or make-up rarely does the trick. It is still the confidence that you exude from within that can make you look a million bucks even if you’re only wearing a jeans and shirt combo or even a plain white outfit like Rachel.

Don’t be afraid to let your hair down in a simple outfit. Flaunt your style with confidence and a little help from accessories and a bevy of textures. Fashion is not what you wear, but how you wear it.

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Celebrities With Their Own Jewelry Line

Just because a celebrity is a celebrity now doesn’t mean they will be making millions of dollars every year from then on. In fact, every celebrity has their own “expiry date” or at least the day when producers won’t be asking them to make movies anymore. So instead of relying on savings, several celebrities decide to use their fame to release their own business – or most commonly, their own jewelry line. Several of today’s most famous, talented actresses have their own jewelry lines and stores to ensure that even after many years, they’d still be making money. Here are some of the smartest, talented women of today’s Hollywood:

Angelina Jolie

Who wouldn’t buy a piece of jewelry designed with the beautiful actress as an inspiration right? Just bearing the name Jolie is like saying the piece of jewelry is worth millions – okay, so it probably is, anyway. After recently releasing her line with designer Robert Procop, surely many people would love to wear one of her pieces. For those who want to sell her items would also have to think of an elegant jewelry display to match the name too.

Paris Hilton

Although I’m not sure if we can call her an actress, but this heiress is one smart businesswoman. With a lot of businesses on the side, this pretty lady also has a jewelry line of her own. Ms. Hilton designs a wide variety of jewelry pieces that even includes Swarovski crystals. Even if she doesn’t hold any Grammy awards nor has starred in any internationally claimed movie, there’s no one in high society who would think twice about wearing her pieces.

Kate Hudson

Once upon a time, she was like today’s Kristen Stewart – minus the cheating, of course. But today, Kate Hudson shouldn’t be looked over, especially when it comes to business. Still as gorgeous as before, only with less movie offers unfortunately, Ms. Hudson produces Chrome Hearts (CH+KH), her own jewelry line that focuses mainly on Aquamarine pieces, diamonds and freshwater pearls. Now that sounds like an expensive, but very intriguing line.

Nicole Richie

Not to be outdone by her former frenemy, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie also has something to offer when it comes to jewelry. As the creator of House of Harlow, her jewelry pieces consist mostly of pyramid cocktail rings, stud earrings, pendant necklaces, bangles and much, much more. Unlike her frenemy, Richie hasn’t been in the movie industry as much. Instead, the famous socialite is known mostly for her non-friendship with Paris Hilton, her partying, her smart business ventures and of course, as the daughter of Lionel Richie.

Besides talent, celebrities also have to think of their future. Otherwise, they might just end up on the wrong side of their life – all over again. Oh by the way, you might want to check Vintage Fashion Jewelry.

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How to Choose the Type of Jewelry Display for your Booth

Whenever I decide to sell at bazaars and set up my booth, I have to consider a lot of things. You see, when it comes to setting up booths at various sales and market displays, it’s not just the budget and the fancy market that I have to consider. Sometimes, during these events, it’s all about the type of jewelry and the attractive jewelry display that I have to consider.

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When I set up a booth, I make sure that they don’t look the same – even if the booths are in two different events. I like having to consider other factors in order to choose the type of display my jewelry would most likely stand out in.

First of all, I think the season is an important factor to consider in designing my theme for my jewelry. If I set up a booth during the summer, it will definitely look much different than the one I set up during winter. The colors I choose for my booth are also different, especially because summer colors are usually trendy and chic during the summer days, but when it comes to winter, simple and elegant colors are more in tune. Sometimes, even the jewelry I sell differs, according to the season.

For example, if it’s summer, I only choose jewelry displays that will help my summer-y jewelry stand out among the rest.

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Second, sale fairs happen in various locations around town. Sometimes, I even cross county just to sell at another town. In this case, I always consider the weather and my booth’s location. It’s definitely a wrong choice to set up a summer theme if the weather in the booth’s location is kind of rainy. Not only will my booth’s display look out of place, it may just defeat my purpose of standing out. If the weather is rainy, I want to give my customers a reason to wear the jewelry despite the rain. Thus, in these cases, I need to find a theme that will look nice for the weather and the booth’s location.

Third, the latest trends also affect the type of display for my jewelry. For example, now that the Dark Knight has been released, I might set up my gothic booth to look like a set from Dark Knight. Not only will my booth look interesting with its jewelry, I might also be able to attract Dark Knight Fans.

What about you? How do you choose the type of jewelry display for your booths?

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