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How to get Nina Dobrev’s hairstyle from the 2011 Emmy Awards

 in Beauty / Hair Care  tagged celebrity style / nina dobrev / rahua / red carpet style / tips by

Nina Dobrev wowed the audience and fans at the 2011 Emmy Awards when she arrived on the red carpet in a Donna Karan gown with side-swept hair. The actress’s side-swept hairstyle seemed to be a trend on the Emmy’s red carpet as additional celebrities such as Julia Styles were spotted arriving at the awards show wearing the hairstyle.

Celebrity hairstylist Fabian Lliguin and creator of Rahua Haircare has given us his step-by-step tips to re-create this red carpet hairstyle at home:

  1. On dry hair apply Rahua Conditioner from mid shaft to hair ends, comb product through completely.
  2. Use medium-sized hot rollers and roll hair in sections. Let the rollers cool completely before removing.
  3. Let hair fall naturally and create a clean part to one side.
  4. Brush through hair lightly once to smooth and shape curls.
  5. Bring the length of the hair to the opposite side of the part to rest on your shoulder.
  6. Use a finishing spray to hold the style.
  7. Touch up fly-aways with Rahua Conditioner, and you are ready for the red carpet!

*Special THANK YOU to Fabian Lliguin for writing and providing us with these fabulous hairstyle tips!

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D&G makes its final walk down the runway for spring 2012 at Milan Fashion Week

 in Events / General Fashion  tagged dolce and gabbana / milan fashion week / spring 2012 by

Dolce & Gabbana sent their last D&G collection down the spring/summer 2012 runway during Milan Fashion Week yesterday, leaving tears in the eyes of Fashionistas everywhere. The D&G line, which is the bridge line to Dolce & Gabbana’s main collection, is a collection filled with fashion-forward, mainly casual attire which offers designer quality and design at moderate price points; $200+. The D&G collection has always been loved well by Fashionistas and although still expensive, has been one of the more attainable designer lines.

The spring 2012 collection was bittersweet as models walked the runway in vivid and colorful prints. Dolce & Gabbana created an amazing collection for spring 2012 yet the line gave off a wistful vibe as the fashion world knew it would be the last time the bridge line would be sent down the runway. Dolce & Gabbana announced at the runway show that they have decided to retire the D&G line in order to focus thier efforts on their main designer line. A moment of silence please.
To view photos from the D&G spring 2012 collection shown during Milan Fashion Week please click here.

Jill Milan handbags are the ultimate luxury accessory

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers  tagged charity / clutches / fall 2011 / jil milan / san francisco designers / vegan style by

Jill Milan, which is a luxury vegan handbag line based out of San Francisco, California, offers some of the most luxurious handbags on the market. Designed by Jill Frasier and Milan Lazich, the collection offers vegetarian, vegan, animal lovers and handbag fans everywhere a luxurious selection of fine handbags which are animal friendly; how very Bay Area!

This beautiful line of handbags is hand-crafted by the finest artisans in the world in Florence, Italy where designer handbags such as Yves Saint Laurent are made. There are no other vegan handbags on the market which even come close to the exceptional quality, fine craftsmanship and outstanding materials found in Jill Milan handbags; not to mention the haute style! Perhaps this is why celebrities such as Bo Derek can be found carrying Jill Milan handbags 

Jill Milan’s handbag line includes several evening bags, clutches, totes, shoulder bags and for this upcoming season there will be a computer bag; love it! One handbag from the collection in particular, the Thoroughbred Bag, benefits charity. This Jill Milan signature handbag is a classic double handle bowler bag which is roomy enough for use as a carry-on as well as for daily use as an alternate to a tote bag.

The Thoroughbred Bag is priced at $1,295 and proceeds from the handbag are donated to animal welfare organizations. Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, which is a beneficiary of the Thoroughbred Bag, rescues and retrains former racehorses that are at risk for being sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico. The horses are retrained and placed in loving homes as pets or for equestrian sports.

To learn more about Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, please visit sctbrescue.org

To learn more about Jill Milan handbags, our own San Francisco based luxury vegan handbag designer, please visit jillmilan.com or handbago.com

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