How to Style a Top Knot

When it comes to creating a special, effortless, comfy, yet off-duty stylish 'do, the easy and quick top knot is the answer. Perfect for hot summer days, this versatile hairstyle is suitable for any hair type. Besides, the top knot is an instant too-cool fix when facing a bad hair day. Moreover, even though the super-high bun hairstyle might look rather laid-back and messy, it can transform your look from day to night. When matched with a fun hair accessory, top knots are playful and can make a statement.
Whatever your style is, never aim for perfection, but choose instead a slightly loose version in order to add a fresh, rebellious flair. Think flyaways that gently frame the face for a glam vibe. Curly hair? No problem, as top knots look incredibly chic and nonchalant on beautiful curls, messy, yet dressy in the same time. The simple top knot is the saving ticket for girls who are always on the run.
When choosing a top knot, remember to make it wearable and soft by pulling it loosely off the face and avoiding the too-tight-to-the-head version. A perfect knot starts with a perfect ponytail. Therefore, scoop hair up in a pony onto the top of your head and secure it using an elastic band. The easiest way to get a cool top knot is to twist the pony into a bun and fix it in place with some bobby pins, tucking the ends. Apply some hair spray as a final step.
The top knot can also be a sophisticated option that can add drama and attitude for different special occasions. For an expensive-looking and elegant version, try a less messy look with a sleeker, almost perfect finish. Well, this time, opt for a tighter ponytail. Once you've scooped up your hair and made the bun, take the brush and using the smooth side run it over the front in order to avoid face-framing tendrils.
You can also try more complicated high buns by dividing the ponytail into two sections and knot the hair. Based on the length of your hair, you can knot again. Then, secure the bun pining the loose ends at the back using bobby pins. Lightly spray hair with hairspray.
Since the top knot is likely to be around for seasons to come, you can play a little with its styling and choose playful hair accessories to embellish this laid-back 'do. For bolder approaches, you can finish your top knot with bows, flowers, ribbons, headbands, or clips. So flirty, yet dressed up, the top knot has never looked so feminine and flirtatious!

The collaboration

The collaboration between renowned fashion labels Versace and H&M has finally materialized and close to be revealed to the public. To give people a taste of what's to come, Versace for H&M campaign features some of the upcoming designs to be sold. Take a peek at the fab campaign pictures and tell us what you think!
With just a few weeks until Versace will unveil its first fashion collaboration with H&M, the world renowned label has given us a sneak peak of what's about to come with the label's campaign.
In the past couple of years, H&M has managed to collaborate with huge names in the fashion industry, names such as Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Sonia Rykiel and now Versace. The Italian fashion label is known for its amazingly detailed designs and Donatella Versace, the creative director for Versace, promised to use 'iconic Versace pieces of iconic Versace moments', so prepare to be dazzled.
Donatella Versace revealed a few pieces for the label's campaign although she wants to keep the collection a surprise until November 8th when the collection will be unveiled in a fashion presentation at New York. However, the designer did assure that Versace for H&M will feature details such as prints, leather and studs, bold and glamorous, with a rock'n'roll vibe, so we just can't wait for the collection to make its début.
Stylish dresses whether with a more classic approach or fun and flirty styles, fab studded leather jackets, glam metallic dresses and super prints will definitely stop traffic this new season, so get ready to be dazzled this November when the collection hits the shelves of selected stores.

HOW TO SPOT A FAKE COACH BAG

The following important info gives you a guide on how to spot fake Coach handbags. The obvious spot to indicate fake items also included in this info as well as a guide for some of you who love shopping online.

1. Firstly, you may have to look at the outside fabric of the handbag. Generally most of brand name Coach handbags would have the C letter logo on the external fabric. The C brand logo should start at the center of the bag and go out.

2. You have to look at the logo. Fake handbags generally leave the sign of unfinished and incorrect logos. However, it is quite difficult to distinct between original logos and fake logos. This is because if you never have experienced using original brand name, you may not be able to identify the differences between original and fake logos. However, sometimes the maker cannot make an effective replacement of logos, so it is quite easy for us to spot. Therefore, if you are not sure about the different logos, just pay close attention the fabric, it can tell you a lot about the quality and authenticity of a bag.

3. Inner lining of the handbag is also another obvious spot to differentiate between fake and original handbag. The format of stitching could tell you whether it is the good quality handbag. You have to consider the format of stitching if it is sloppy as well as look for original serial number inside the bag. You fill find that authentic Coachs generally has stamped on the inside on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining. However, this practice could only be applied when choosing handbags. This is because many of authentic brand name purses or wallets usually do not have serial numbers.

4. Coach does indeed sell some handbags that say made in China on the tag inside. However, if you happen to see a Coach bag for sale that says made in Korea, forget it. That is absolutely without a doubt a fake Coach bag. There are no Coach handbags produced in Korea, end of story.


5. When examining the Coach bag you're interested in, most have the YKK zipper pull, but a few styles don't have it that are authentic. You may want to enquire about it by contacting Coach, on a bag your thinking of getting.

6. Look to see if the inner lining has the signature logo of Coach. If it does, check to see if the "CC" in the logo is touching as mentioned earlier about the logo on the outside of the bag.

7. See if there is a serial number on the inside the bag. The serial number will be stamped on the inside of the purse on a square patch of leather that is sewn into the lining. Now don't be alarmed, if this is a smaller purse (clutch, swingback, or mini) it will not have a serial number. Those small bags just don't come with a serial number like that.

8. Coach will never send out their handbags with poor quality stitching. When you see stitching that is off line or overlapping, that's a clear indication of very poor quality stiching. Don't give these bags a second thought.

9. Since the majority of Coach handbags have the "C" brand logo on them, this is a good point of scrutiny. The "C" brand logo should always start at the center of the bag and then go out from there. The middle seam will go straight through the middle of the C on authentic Coach bags. Make sure to examine the bag closely at the side seams too. One of the tell tale signs of a fake Coach handbag is the "C" pattern being cut off on the bags. Another thing to take note of is this, on real Coach purses the tip of the "C" always touches the tip of the opposite "C".

MORE TIPS:

Many people love to buy things online because it is so convenient. The favourite places of shopping online seem to be major online such as eBay, Shopping.com and MSN. For eBay, the most obvious thing that you can consider the quality of seller is feed back for the seller. You probably have to check all comments regarding their service. Check out the comments made. If the majority of the comments are negative then this is a good indication that you don''t want to deal with that seller........BUT.......you can't always count on the feedback whether it is Power Seller or not, whether they have 99% or less. They can still slip in fake handbags online and get great feedback for them. Why? because the buyer has no idea they got a fake. How sad.