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Oscar Fashion: The Good, The Bad and “What Were They Thinking?”

By Kika Gutierrez on Feb 23, 2012 in Fashion & Beauty, Featured

Oscar Night: Where the question is, “Who are you wearing?” Dior, and Versace, and Cavalli, oh my! Not only are the Academy Awards a time for celebrating movies on the big screen; they’re also the epitome of Hollywood’s elite showcasing the hottest in high-fashion by strutting their stuff on the red carpet.

You’ve seen the films, you’ve read the reviews and you’ve made your predictions. Now it’s time for my reviews of past Oscar ensembles. From the wacky and the wild to the chic and haute couture, these styles never fail to spark a “Wow!”

Best Back

Hilary Swank was a vision in blue at the 2005 Oscars thanks to her stunning dress designed by Guy Laroche. The gown was tasteful and elegant, but with a sexy twist; it was completely backless. Who could blame her for wanting to show a little skin? After all, she did gain 19 pounds of muscle training for her role in Million Dollar Baby. Not only was she on countless best-dressed lists, she also took home an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Best Vinatage

Coco Chanel once said, “The Best things in Life are Free; the second best are very expensive.” Knowing that, I’m afraid to ask how much money a starlet will fork over for a fabulous dress. All I know is that Reese Witherspoon looked like a million bucks in her vintage Dior gown at the 2006 Academy Awards. This best actress winner defined “Old Hollywood Glamour” in this stunner that, can you believe it, once belonged to a princess. The actress said that she would never wear the gown again, but gushed that she would love to see her daughter Ava wear it someday. What a lucky little girl!

Best Pastel

Mila Kunis played Lilly, a seductive ballerina in Best Picture-nominated, Black Swan, but she showed a softer side at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in a lavender lingerie-inspired gown by Elie Saab Haute Couture. The lace made for an ultra-feminine look and the pastel color looked gorgeous on the actress’ tan skin. With the perfect jewelry and a fabulous up-do, Kunis was head -to- toe perfection. Even though she didn’t take home an Oscar for her performance, she takes home a Live Fit Magazine award for one of the best Oscar looks of all time.

Best Gentleman

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Oscars

Step aside, George Clooney, and make way, Brad Pitt, there’s a new man in Hollywood and his name is Ryan Reynolds. While he may not have been nominated for an award, he dressed to the nines and looked suave and debonair while presenting at the Academy Awards in his Tom Ford tux. The suit was well tailored and he even sported my two favorite male accessories, a bow-tie and a handsome smile.

Best Blunder

Bjork surely caught the attention of many thanks to the infamous swan dress she wore to the 2001 Oscars. Marjan Pejoski was the designer responsible for the creation of the Icelandic singer’s feathered friend, and gained Bjork a spot on plenty of worst- dressed lists.

I’ll admit, one of my favorite parts of any award shows is watching the celebrities pose for the cameras. These stars have made Hollywood history with some of the elegant and, in some cases, eccentric styles known to the red carpet.

Get Nude: The Ultra Sexy Shoe

By Kika Gutierrez on Jan 06, 2012 in Fashion & Beauty, Featured

You’ve seen them on the streets of Beverly Hills, on the Red Carpets, and in the trendiest of celebrity magazines, but I’m not talking about Kim Kardashian and her reality TV sisters. I’m talking about what’s on their feet, but not just theirs. This is about the hottest shoe trend that all the Hollywood fashionistas are embracing.

Woman Wearing High Heels Nude platform heels are the most ideal footwear option for popular celebrities. Since their growth in popularity, there are even more variations of this wardrobe staple. The great news is that they’ve been making such a splash that most affordable shoe labels have been making these high fashion shoes for bargain prices.

It’s easy to see why celebrities love this trend, but here are my reasons why I can’t get enough of my nude platform heels.

They don’t clash

Enough with stressing over which shoes look best. You’ll never go wrong when you slip on a pair of nude heels. Not only does the color go with anything, but they’ll help draw attention to the bold color you’re wearing in your outfit. Day or night, jeans or cocktail dress; nude heels are the fool proof option to complete the perfect ensemble.

They give the illusion of a longer leg

Everybody wants long lean legs and these fabulous heels can give the illusion that you were born with them. Just like there are all different shades of skin color, there are also plenty of different nude colors. Find your own shade that most closely matches your skin tone. The personalized nude color will blend into your leg, giving the illusion that your legs are a mile long.

Comfort is key

Hollywood’s best-kept secret is the platform heel. They may seem intimidating, but give them a try. They aren’t as scary as they seem. In fact, nude shoes with a platform give you more height than the average heel and they are actually more comfortable. That’s because the platform takes a little bit of the stress off of the arch of your foot while still making you seem like a rockstar able to walk in sky high shoes.

Nude platforms are a basic accessory that are a closet essential and with New Years Eve just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to test drive this new fashion trend. Embrace the nude and you’ll be feeling confident and looking your best at all of the fabulous parties.

Let’s get nude in 2012, nude shoes that is.

The Best New Hair Dye

By Kika Gutierrez on Nov 14, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty, Featured

It’s that time again, ladies. We’ve relished the many compliments we received on our vibrant new hair color, but now we’re entering the territory of two-toned tresses. That’s right, I’m talking about the “dark roots meet lackluster dyed hair” stage. Cue: bad hair day(s) concealed by hats, lots of hats. But what’s a girl on a budget to do? Well, you’re in luck. There’s a great way to embrace your grown-out color while still maintaining your trendy reputation, not to mention your pocket book.

Celebrity hair colorist, Anja Burton, is the mastermind behind “Ombre” hair color. Also known as Dip-Dye, this new technique that appears to naturally fade your hair color from dark to light can be seen on many of the fresh-faced “It” girls. Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore, and Olivia Wilde are just a few A-listers who’ve been seen sporting this new look around the streets of Hollywood.

Now, my hair’s relationship with coloring has been tumultuous to say the least. I’ve (unsuccessfully) tried it all, everything from brassy highlights that turned my hair orange, all the way to dark red hair that glowed violet in the sun. But, after some great hesitation, I finally decided that I was going to take the plunge and take my hair from dull and drab to fresh and fab.

I was referred to Hair Drezzers on Fire by Jenna Lee, a makeup artist who’s known by her clients for her ever-changing hair colors. She strongly recommended Natalie Garcia, the colorist responsible for her vibrant locks. Now don’t get me wrong, I was extremely apprehensive about any sort of drastic change, but after my color consultation with Natalie I felt at ease knowing that my hair was in good hands.

On the day of my appointment I brought along a collage of inspiration to show Garcia the Ombre look I was going for, much to her appreciation. She mixed up a concoction of hair dye and began delicately applying the mixture to the ends of my hair, leaving about an inch or two of my natural color exposed. After leaving the color on for a while, she led me over to the sink for a rinse and scalp massage using shampoo and conditioner that smelled divine. She dried and styled my hair to perfection and, while the color wasn’t as light as I had originally wanted, I left satisfied, knowing that she didn’t sacrifice the integrity of my hair texture by bleaching it past it’s capacity.

Who it works for:

Natural brunettes who’ve always wanted to go blonde.
Busy ladies who want that Southern California look.
Women on a budget.

Natural brunettes who’ve always wanted to go blonde

Have you always been curious whether or not blondes really do have more fun? Try Ombre. It’s a great way to transition between two very different colors. Ask your hair colorist to use your natural hair color for the base, and have her fade the dark into the shade of blonde you’re curious about. That way you get to test out something new without it being a drastic change.

Busy ladies who want that Southern California look

According to Katy Perry, California girls are unforgettable. From their glowing tans, to their sun-kissed hair they know how to achieve that natural beach look. Unfortunately, full time jobs and a house full of kids doesn’t exactly allow much time to lie out on the sand. Instead, with Ombre you can easily pull off the surfer girl look without the sunburn. By allowing a gradual fade from dark to light, the result is hair that looks like it was faded naturally by spending the summer lounging by the waves.

Women on a budget

We all love to be pampered and we all love to look our best. Unfortunately, that’s usually associated with spending lots of money, especially when it comes to hair care. Luckily, the Ombre look isn’t as high maintenance as other styles. With this look, you can get away with letting your roots show and not dying your hair as often, which makes scheduling an appointment for your next color session much more flexible as well as keeping your hair healthy.

So don’t be afraid, maybe a fresh new look is just what you need to let your outer beauty shine just as bright as what’s on the inside. Either way, I think this style is here to stay.

Bigger Breasts Without Surgery? Try Breast Slapping

By Phoebe Chongchua on Sep 24, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty, Videos

We were laughing out loud when someone suggested this story on bigger breasts without surgery. But we did a little digging, all in the name of research, and found out that the bigger breasts without surgery technique originated in Thailand. Apparently, a Thai beautician has clients who want bigger breasts without surgery, firmer buttocks, bosom, and face without plastic surgery. That’s certainly understandable–who wants to go under the knife?

Thai Breast Slapping for bigger breasts without surgery While it makes sense it sure sounds, well, hokey, right? Not so says beautician, Khunying Tobnom Na Songkhla, owner of Ban Tobnom. However, she notes that her technique of breast slapping doesn’t work for everyone–”some breasts are too small to be enlarged,” she says, (at least through this non-invasive technique).

The treatment as reported in The Bangkok Post has been successfully practiced for more than two decades. It’s also used on the buttocks and face to firm those areas. The beautician claims its an age-old technique passed down from her heritage, sort of like foot massage. She claims not as many know about it because big breasts weren’t that important back then.

The bigger breasts without surgery technique is touted as safe, pain-free, and effective. See for yourself in this video. Then get the conversation rolling with your comments. Did we mention it’s government approved?

Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong.

Fall Fashion Heats Up

By Siena Marilyn on Aug 29, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty

I always wonder why on earth do we go back to school in mid-August while the weather is still beautiful and warm? It does not start to cool down here in San Diego until late October. So how do you show off your fall fashion in this summer heat? Also, what should guys wear? I turn to Katie, Kia, and Georgio for help showing off some hot looks

Here are some ideas on how to feel comfortable in light-weight clothing that still looks good in the fall:
High-waisted shorts and sheer tights: light and perfect for the transition to the cold winter air. This creates a perfect vintage look.

Lace maxi-skirt: wear with a fitted miniskirt or shorts underneath; it creates a very unique look that is great for the fall. If it’s a little more chilly try wearing tights underneath instead.

Knit/crochet Items: layer over almost anything and it will look cute in the fall colors and keep you warm. Wear two different knit items to go for a more unique look.

Vests: they keep you warm without making you too hot and look cute over tank tops , dresses, or long-sleeved shirts. They are the perfect item to always keep handy during the fall.

Light-weight cardigans: they are good for those chilly libraries but not too heavy that you have to take them off when you go outdoors. They come in so many different styles and colors you can wear them with anything!

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For the guys:

Long-sleeves made short: rolling up the sleeves of a button-up shirt makes the outfit look casual and comfortable, which is good for the transitioning weather.

Fitted t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts: always good and comfortable to keep handy throughout the school year.

Light-weight jackets: good to throw on over a T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt depending on the weather.

No matter what you wear you always want to be comfortable. Wear what feels like you and, no matter, what you will always look great. Be comfortable and your confidence will radiate through your fashion!

Fall Fashion

By Siena Marilyn on Aug 12, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty

The soft green leaves of summer are slowly turning a crisp golden brown and, like the weather, the summer styles are drawing to a close. Don’t despair! That means it’s time to look for some new fall trends.

But don’t think because summer is ending, you must retire your favorite shorts and sundresses. You can make your summer wardrobe work in the fall too. All you have to do is learn to layer.

The past year has shown a great interest in high-waisted shorts and they’ll remain very trendy in the winter months as well. So, show off your summer tan in the fall by wearing them with light sweaters or long sleeve button-ups. This allows you to show off your legs while remaining warm as the weather cools. Another tip is to wear your cutest summer dress–with a leather jacket. This style creates a great contrast of sweet and edgy.

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Here are some stylish trends that you may want to think about when you’re shopping for your fall clothes.

Layer: It’s all about the layering. Pair different prints, colors, styles, etc. Mix and match styles and items to create different looks and outfits that are outrageous, cute, and original. In this case, the more the merrier!

Parachute pants: they are making their comeback! Be the first to show them off!

Body-hugging miniskirts: These are perfect to have because they can be worn with almost anything, tights, elegant tops, sweaters, you name it!

Get the Madonna look: some of Madonna’s trends are back as well. Be on the look out for lace tops and see-through sweaters inspired by the one and only hit star of the 80s and beyond.

Maxi-skirts: They are long, elegant, chic, and just plain beautiful. They’re perfect for those chilly days when you are not in the mood for jeans yet it’s too cold to go bare. Wear these floor-length skirts with boots or sandals (and let you toes peek out). Very chic!

Doc Martens and Combat Boots: Both are classics that with add some edge to any outfit and are perfect for the coming fall. They will look adorable crunching through the fall leaves.

Stand-out/staple items: Look for a couple of items that really stand out to you or something that can be a staple in your wardrobe. These items are key to your style. They’ll last through all the seasons and over many years. Think: that sassy coat, sexy vest, hip boots–you got the idea.

Be Different: I am not about conforming to certain styles. The more different, odd, and original the outfit–the better in my opinion. This year try and find items no one else would wear. This way you will stand out from the sea of ever-popular jeans and basic tops.

Really focus on your own style and purchase items that you are really drawn too–even if they’re a bit outrageous!

With summer drawing to a close we begin our annual back to school shopping trips. Instead of going to the same old places once again try a random store at the mall, visit a thrift store, or those little hidden boutiques tucked away on an alley street. You might just find something original and at a great price!

Next week, instead of going to the mainstream retail stores, I’ll be heading north to downtown Los Angeles to find some cute new items in the inexpensive boutiques. I’ll share my treasures with you in my upcoming column. As always, I’d love to hear from you…so go ahead post a comment!

Thanks for reading! More fall trends and ideas coming soon.

The Little Black Dress

By Siena Marilyn on Jul 28, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty

It is arguable that one of the greatest items of clothing a woman can own is one little black dress. It is perfect for a girls’ night out or a party and you can throw a vest, cardigan, or pretty much anything over one to create various looks that fit your mood and style. However, such dresses can be pricey. Here are two ways you can rock a little black dress without breaking the bank.
No one will know if you’re not really wearing a dress! Get the look of a cute little dress without spending big bucks on a dress. What you can do is wear a sweater, vest, button-down, or anything else over a tank/bando and skirt that you may already own. In a photo below you can see me wearing a combination of a skirt and bando creating the illusion of a fitted black dress.

If you are interested in wearing an actual dress, try stores like Forever 21 and Papaya. They have nice dresses that are inexpensive and cute! You can see a dress that I purchased from Papaya below.

Wear what works for you. Find colors that work with your skin tone, hair color, eyes, etc to make an outfit stand out. For instance, I have tan skin; therefore, tans, auburn, Tuscan and colors of the like work best for me as can be seen below. However, don’t feel you have to conform to a color palette all the time. Mix up the color scheme like you would items of clothing. Color blocking is in so feel free to mix a bunch of different colors! Don’t wear the same colors all the time. One day wear bright colors; the next go more natural, or combine the two. This way you will turn heads and keep people on their feet waiting to see what you’ll think of next!

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Thanks for reading!

When it Comes to Fashion, Follow Your Heart

By Siena Marilyn on Jul 15, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty, Shopping

Urban Vintage

I was in Rome for the past two weeks. It’s perfect beauty of nature, architecture, historical monuments, culture, colorful food…and, of course, the fashion are what makes this city so incredible! This is the heart of fashion and with all the beautiful apparel, I couldn’t help but notice one item of clothing everywhere.

My eyes fell on this unbelievable pair of flowing, brightly colored pants. Something odd and very retro but still I found them in every store and on countless women on every street corner. The item: parachute pants.

As the Fashion and Beauty Editor for Live Fit Magazine and Films, I couldn’t wait to share this with you. I’ve seen these pants in the U.S. but not that much. Of course, we know what’s popular in Italy, especially, eventually makes its way to the states.

A few weeks before I left for Rome, I went shopping with a couple of my girlfriends. We went into Forever 21 and were perusing all racks and shelves when my friend pointed out a pair of baggy pants with a big tribal-looking pattern on them. She told me, “I could totally see you wearing these.” I was intrigued by the odd pants so I tried them on and to my surprise loved them! However, I didn’t buy them because I thought they were too out-there even for my style. But I kept thinking about how I should have bought the pants. So when I visited Italy and saw many women wearing parachute pants I realized I should have gotten them! Not just because they’re in style here, but because I simply loved them.

The moral of this story is if you like something, get it! Why should it matter if it is in style or not? It’s what you like and who knows–perhaps one day everyone will follow you.

Many of my friends at school have complimented me on my unique style so I decided to create a column that talks about my styles, the in-fashion, and original ideas. In my opinion, fashion is not about what the latest trends are, but what you feel expresses you and just in general what you like. Follow some trends you like and create the rest yourself. Don’t be afraid to wear something completely crazy. Be original! It’s how you get noticed!

Thanks for reading this week’s article! Here are some photos taken by Live Fit Magazine and Films of some outfits that I love!

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Embrace All of You-Achieve Your Dreams By Staying Positive

By Phoebe Chongchua on Jul 15, 2011 in Fashion & Beauty, Health & Fitness

The next time you think “I wish I were a size 2″, consider this. The average US woman’s weight is 168 pounds.

So if you’re wanting to lose weight, unsatisfied with where you are today, here’s a tip. Embrace your weight and looks in this moment. Be thankful for where you are right now. Then make a plan for change but one that comes from a supportive, loving attitude.

You can achieve your ideal weight but you cant achieve your dreams from an attitude of dislike or a feeling of lack.

The more we concentrate on resisting something like our weight, the more the problem persists.

Embrace your body physique as it is today but plan for tomorrow. In other words, dreams and goals are vital to living well but fueling them with a hatred for where you are today will only drive a wedge between where you are and what you want to achieve.

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