What Are Some Chic Options for Laptop Bags? | yohana

Calling all gadget queens! We've done an exhaustive search and have come up with a replica of Pippa Middleton's coveted quilted number for a mere $35. Not to mention a bevy of other lovely protectors we're sure your shiny laptop would love to call home. Read on to get our editor-approved picks so you can reward your hardworking computer with a little love. PS: Pippa ain't got nothin' on you!
QuiltedAs promised, here is Ms. Middleton's look-a-like bag courtesy of i.e. Can you believe we found this jewel at Office Max? Don't worry, we won't tell anyone. And if you want to get fancy with a little sheen, we found a similar version in patent by Joyrich for Le Sportsac.
PrintedIn the printed category, we found so many lovely options we almost didn't know where to begin. At the top of our list is a graphic pink and black case byClementine . Did we mention it comes with a matching mini accessories bag and is on sale for a fraction of the cost? You're so welcome. Next for you free-spirited gals, we can't get enough ofLucky Brand's Silverlake case . The yellow and blue feather print? So adorable! Lastly, for you ladies who want to drop some serious change, look no farther than Liberty of London'sBetsy Business bag. It's one of the best floral prints we've seen in a long time. Period.
SleevesNow if you already have your tote and you're in the market for a simple sleeve, we have some fashion-forward options for you as well. We can't get over Juicy Couture's neon Aztec-inspiredcase . The bright accessory is sure to catch you some complements. And if you're all about this season's leopard and snakeskin prints, get your hands on theAntenna bag. We love how it's thickly padded to protect your pretty computer from any bumps or scrapes.
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Got Any Suggestions for Comfy Vacation Shoes? | yohana

You guessed it, the caged foot look is so out. We say keep the gladiators in the back of your closet and in a decade or so you can say they're retro! In the mean time, it sounds like you could use some help in the footwear department before you're stuck sightseeing in last season's shoes. We road tested some of our fave summer shoes to let you in on the most comfortable kicks out there–all for under $100!
Quick Comfort
This is for those moments when you need to slip something on your feet pronto! Whether you're discovering the spa or dashing to the beach, "comfort is essential, but that shouldn't mean sacrificing style," says Tracey Hunter, co-owner of the adorableFlipOut Sandals . As well as being deliciously comfy, we adore the interchangeable shoe jewelry. "You can change your look as many times as you'd like, going from day-to-night with just one shoe. All it takes is a simple twist!" says Hunter. We're particularly smitten with thelacquered rose adornment. Just think: one shoe, multiple options. Packing will be a cinch!
Walk-A-Thon
When you have a big day of monument hopping planned, you need a pair that will go the distance. In our experience, there's nothing better than a flat sandal to see you through the day sans blisters. In place of your aforementioned gladiators, invest in a classic t-strap. If you're feeling color happy, consider these red suede stompers bySigerson Morrison. More of a minimalist gal? We dare you to find a thing in your suitcase that these Michael Kors sandals don't match!
Night Out
After you've traipsed around the city all day, you're probably in no mood to put on your stilettos to hit the town. However, we do suggest you up your style game just a little for the evening. Nothing says tourist, like flip-flops at a fancy restaurant! Here we suggest a compromise: the chic wedge. Your whole look will be elevated (quite literally!) and the larger base won't do such a number on your tootsies. We're quite taken with thiscork number, which practically sings summer. Or if you're looking for something a little sleeker, look no farther than these trendy leopard sandals from Macy's.
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Are Colors Hot for Fall? | yohana

This summer it was all about mixing peaches with corals and electric cobalt with a sky blue. Heck we all walked around looking like flipping birds of paradise—albeit very fashionable birds of paradise! Thankfully your wise investment in all those punchy colors is going to continue providing returns come the colder months. But there are some important tips to tweak and twist the look just a bit so it looks fresh for fall.
• Just because the leaves are turning, doesn't mean your wardrobe has to go into hibernation.Take that color that screams summer,watermelon pink for example, and pair it with a traditional fall colors like burgundy or rust .  This was seen all over the J. Crew look book, and we have to say the mixing of playful spring and summer colors with more somber fall and winter hues feels totally current.
• Don't be afraid to layer for maximum impact. Take that tangerine sleeveless silk top from summer and let the collar pop out of a chunky navy sweater. Top with a tan trench to keep the look season-appropriate. By layering pieces you can show just a hint of that bright color while still keeping out the cold.
• If you're looking for a singular color to zero in on, vibrant red was by far the biggest color trend on the fall runways. The hot hue was seen in Victoria Beckham, Bill Blass and BCBG's collections. To incorporate the color into your own wardrobe, a tomato coat would be an incredible investment piece. Or if you want to start small a red bag (there's an amazing collection of them here) will be sure to garner some compliments.
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What's Up with Bridesmaids in White? | yohana

When it comes to fashion rules it's a biggie. Unless you want to risk your life at the hands of a very angry Bridezilla, you know not to wear white to a wedding under any circumstance. So what's up with the famous K's—one who reigns over England and another over reality TV—outfitting their bridal party in white? It's kind of a funny story, and to get to the bottom of it we chatted up wedding planner extraordinaire,Cassandra Santor.
It turns out the monochromatic trend is a very old tradition. Santor explains, "The historic reason behind the bridal party wearing the same color is to shield the bride-to-be from any evil spirits. If the spirits could not decipher who the bride was, no ill fate would befall her." Of course! An old game of confuse the spirits!
But really? We're not quite convinced Kim Kardashian was literally concerned with spirits and ghosts. That is unless it's the spirit ofsex tapes past!
Bad jokes aside, we want to know what's really going on here. Why would Kate Middleton allow herself to be almost trumped by gorgeous sis Pippa in a white gown?
Santor has an explanation, "Royalty is royalty, and the queen often dictates what can be worn to events that she attends," not to mention that, "Most royal bridal parties include young girls and they are dressed in similar material as the bride. Pippa wore white to keep with the royal bridal party." Now that makes sense.
As for the new Mrs. Humphries, "she may have taken a nod from Kate & Will and adopted the trend." And if she wasn't being a copy-Kate, we suspect it had something to do with the newlywed's desire to have all the guests (bridal party or not) match the black and white theme of the evening. Hey, if we were dropping $20 million on a party, we might want everyone to look color coordinated too.
As for your own wedding guest wardrobe, it's best to, "Steer clear of white unless the couple specifically asked you to, out of courtesy," advises the wedding expert. Until the white wedding attire trend sweeps the country, it's best to just toe the line. Case closed!
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How to Style Colored Denim? | yohana

Colored skinnies have been around the block for while, but as stylish celebs like Heidi Klum and Ashley Green have shown, the candy-colored bottom isn't going anywhere soon. We're glad you want to step out of your style box and pair it with something other than a neutral top. And believe it or not, you don't have to look like a Rainbow Brite groupie to do so. Here are our top three tips to ace the trend with flying colors (excuse the pun, we couldn't resist).
• Keep it in the (color) family.
There's a new trend floating around the style set that still feels super fresh. Remember the days when you hated to wear two items of any color that didn't match? Get ready to turn that outdated rule on its head, because combining all manner of shades of a single color is totally en vogue. Say your fave color is purple; we think these eggplant jeans would look sensational with this jazzy bright purple button up and a lavender scarf. Don't believe us? Just check out how blogger Blair Eadie, works an entire look comprised of shades of blue. Or see Sincerely Jules blog for how to style the look with reds. It's creates a fun ombré effect, and looks utterly modern.
• Pick a pattern, any pattern.
Zig-zags, leopard and florals, oh my! A print plus a bright jean? The sartorially shy may quiver, but it's actually incredibly easy to pull off. Just match the shade of your jeans to one of the colors in the pattern. It may seem too busy or bright looking, but trust us it'll make a huge impact. Don't you want to be (or at least appear!) fearless with fashion?
• Block it out—color block that is.
A huge trend at NYFW was colorblocking, and colored skinnies are the perfect way to work the style. Say you've got a pair of red skinnies. We couldn't think of a better top to wear than a bright pink shell. Initially you might think you'd look like a walking valentine, but we swear it's the hottest color pair out there. Just look at style icons Sarah Jessica Parker and Emma Stone if you need more evidence. For more unique color combo inspiration also check out master model and blogger Hanneli's feature on Crayola bright denim.
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Is a Fancy Blow Dryer Worth It? | yohana

We feel it's fair to warn you in advance: After you make the splurge and give your lifeless mane up to a top-notch blow dryer, there's no turning back. The feeling of achieving salon-worthy sleekness in your own bathroom is just that good. A little too good, if you ask this dryer-addicted style expert! When it comes to the blow dryer of choice, there is a trifecta of features no gal should be without. It's the Holy Grail of hair that gives miracle results. We chatted up Brian Hunt from Misikko, the one-stop shop for the best hair tools in the beauty biz, to get the full scoop on getting a blow dryer worth the buzz.
We're going to put this in bullet form to keep it as simple as possible—think of it as your luxurious-locks checklist.
1) According to Hunt, "The blow dryer should always have over 2000 wattage of power to ensure you can dry your hair on a lower heat setting but higher speed setting to provide the most shine to your hair while creating minimal damage."
2) "You should always make sure the blow dryer has at least two different speed settings and two different heat settings, since you should be optimizing both the heat and speed during the different stages of drying your hair."
3) And last, but not least, "The latest technology in blow dryers incorporates a ceramic heater with tourmaline crystal lining," says Hunt. So what exactly does this crystal lining do? We thought we signed up for hair care, not New Age crystal healing! The tress expert assures us, "Tourmaline is a semi-precious crystal that has the ability to produce electricity (negative ions) and far infrared rays naturally. Both the negative ions and infrared rays help lock and seal the moisture in your hair." Color us convinced!
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What Are Some DIY Halloween Manicure Ideas? | yohana

Do you have any ideas for fun Halloween nail art? Nothing too complicated please!
Do we have ideas for nail art? Does Kim Kardashian love a bodycon dress? The answer is yes, yes a thousand times yes! We are big fans of kitschy nails around this office, so you've come to the perfect place to get the scoop on the best Halloween manicures. Read on for five ideas for the nail novice that are sure to get you in the spooky spirit.

Candy Corn: It may be the reject candy, but it looks quite adorable in nail art form. First paint your entire nail white, and let it completely dry. Then, paint an orange swath over the top two thirds of your nail. Once the orange has dried, paint the last yellow moon on the top third of your nail. It might take forever, but the results will look good enough to  eat.


Accent Nail: This one is for the nail art slacker in all us. It looks like you made an effort, but it isn't really any different than painting your digits normally. Simply pick one nail on each hand to paint a contrast color. Orange andblack are the obvious pairing, but why not try black with a neon green? If you're feeling extra fancy, paint your accent nail with clear nail polish then sprinkle on fine glitter.

Word Art: We play with words all day, so this one is especially near and dear to our hearts. You can start with any background, and then use anail art pen to spell out any Halloween-themed word across your digits. We love the idea of writing "trick" on one hand and "treat" on the other. Can you say conversation starter?

Ghost: Rather than attempt to tackle a ghost body, for the nail beginner a little ghostly face is just as nice. Start with a white background and use that handy dandynail pen to paint on all manner of emotions. Why not experiment with a whole range of little phantom faces? It's kind of like Halloween-themed emoticons for your fingers!

Frankenstein: This one is for the more advanced nail artisan, but it was too cute not to include. First give yourself a lime green manicure, and then use a black nail pen to paint little scars across all your nails except for the thumb. Lastly, use your lovely square thumb nail for your Frankenstein face. With the nail pen add some scraggly hair at the top of the nail, add another scar for the mouth, and then lastly do two white dots with black dots in the middle for eyes. We bet Mary Shelley would be into them.
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Ideas for Fashion-Themed Halloween Costumes? | yohana

I want a fun Halloween costume that also shows off my passion for fashion. Do you have any ideas?
As we have pointed out before, we have a deep-seated love for Halloween. After all, it's the only time of year when it's quite all right for a grown woman to play dress up! Unfortunately, the adult costume aisle is a bit limiting—sexy cheerleader or naughty nurse? No thank you! We're so over the sort of costumes that require a bikini wax. So why not look to the style world for a little costume inspiration? From fashionable films to iconic tastemakers, read on to get the top five style-inspired looks for fright night.

Holly Golightly: If there's a single iconic fashion costume out there, it has to be Audrey Hepburn playing Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Thankfully the get-up is as timeless as it is easy to recreate. Have an LBD hanging in your closet? Great! All you need in addition to that is a pair ofblack gloves and a statement necklace with pearls or rhinestones. Bonus points if you can get a hold of a cigarette holder —just as a prop of course! If you have a friend who wants to rock a coordinated costume, have her go as a Tiffany's box. Snag an inexpensivetunic top in Tiffany box blue and carefully use fabric paint to spell out Tiffany & Co. across the chest. Tie your waist with a white ribbon, add some black leggings, and presto! you're a walking version of every girl's dream gift.

Twiggy: The iconic model of the swinging sixties would make a super cute costume. To get the look, you have to first master her signatureeye makeup . The waif was the queen of eyelashes, so have fun breaking out the falsies for this ensemble. The only other elements you need include a moddress and a blonde pixie cut wig.

Carrie Bradshaw: Ms. Bradshaw is an institution among the fashion crowd, so donning the famous tutu from the opening sequence is sure to get a nod of approval from style setters. Apparently, Lauren Conrad is on the same page about the cute costume idea, because the former reality star blogged about how to make a DIY version of the skirt. If you're not the crafty type, snag a similar skirt and a pink cami from the mall. Tease out your hair and you're good to go!

Annie Hall: For the girl who'd sooner stick her head in a bag of eels than wear a pink tutu like Carrie Bradshaw, Annie Hall is the costume for you. Diane Keaton's character went down in fashion history for her androgynous chic look, and you can cop the style with just a few simple pieces you probably already own. A button down collared shirt, wide leg khaki pants and a black vest are staples you can find at any thrift store. Borrow a wide printed tie from your man, and a black floppyhat will complete the tomboy style.
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Which Boots to Buy for Fall? | yohana

 
I want to buy one pair boots this season, and I was wondering which style is the hottest for fall?
Oh baby, do we have a boot for you. They're inspired by the runway and are guaranteed to see you through this season and well in to spring. And these affordable shoes aren't a one-trick pony either; they will take you everywhere from the boardroom to the bar in the blink of an eye. Are you jumping at the bit yet? Well wait no futher, because we rounded up the best versions the web has to offer after the jump!
The ankle boot, or shootie as it is affectionately known in some circles, is officially the most bangin' boot for fall. But we're talking about a very particular type of little boot. This ain't just any bootie off the street. We're not talking about the Vegas bootie with a sky-high stiletto heel and studs down the back. No, this is something much more laid back. This footwear doesn't try so hard and had a downtown-cool-girl vibe to boot. The key elements of this particular shoe include a low stacked and chunky heel. We're talking around two inches maximum—just high enough for the height (and confidence!) boost and just low enough so you can literally run around all day comfortably. The choice material is often suede, but the boot can look just as current in leather.
The best thing about these sweet little Isabel Marant-inspired kicks? The market has just now been flooded with affordable iterations.Sam Edelman offers a sleek option that comes in all the best colors. The ones by DV by Dolce Vita have a handy tab and a slightly higher heel for that extra boost. Naturally, Steve Madden has their own excellent take on the boot with a subtle western spin. Lastly, Aldo offers the least expensive pair that you can snag for under $100.
Of course, a standard pair of riding boots or last season's over-the-knee boot are solid bets, but trust us the low-heel bootie is a total shoe-in for fall's hottest footwear.
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Style Scene: mystyle Checks Into the Hello Kitty Suite! | yohana

They say nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. We'd like to add one more: A girl does not outgrow Hello Kitty. As if walking through a Sephora and stopping to play with the limited-editionHello Kitty Noir beauty collection wasn't enough to get us giddy (the fragrance is to-die-for!), we were invited to take a peek at the Hello Kitty suite at the Maison 140 hotel in Beverly Hills last week, which was developed to fête the old Hollywood-inspired line. Get. Ready. To. Be. Jealous!

We were greeted at the door by H.K. herself. Yes—as one of the mystyle editors noted—"there's a person in there," but that definitely didn't stop us from feeling like a little girl again. She, er, it (all right, could've been a "he") even took us up to the room inside a compact old school elevator.
Formally the residence of silent film star Lillian Gish, the decor of the luxury boutique hotel complemented the black-white-with pops of red theme of the H.K. collection. It was incredible to see every little detail, from the bedding and window treatments right down to the knobs on the vanity and trash bin in the bathroom, emblazoned with the iconic character. We wished we could move in!
Sephora & Sanrio sweepstakes winners will stay at the H.K. suite for a night through Friday. But the hotel is offering an H.K. package for the month of December. The first 50 guests to book the Mandarin room (not the H.K. suite, to clarify) will get perks that include the oversized Hello Kitty Noireyeshadow-and-lip gloss palette (a $180 value), H.K. Noir cocktail and a lovely breakfast for two.
Can't make it to Southern California this winter? You can always bring the glam H.K. boudoir to you by decorating your personal makeup station with Hello Kitty Noir products. Just take inspiration from the real thing below.
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Women Hair Trends for 2011

The year marks the true start of a new decade, and yet 2011′s fashion trends are all about revival. True, there is a unique undertone of a modernist style appearing, but take some of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, infuse them with quality, and you’ll find the basis for the dominant styles of 2011.
The year’s hair trends are no different. For fashionisers in 2011, hair is all about revivals and evolution. With styles and colours we’re seeing the best of 2010 reborn, whereas cuts are offering reworked and luxurious revivals of styles that sit perfectly with the year’s clothing trends.