04/11/13
Arm party
Arm party: When somebody wears a bunch of different bracelets on the same arm, sometimes using many bright colors or different materials/metals is called an arm party. The more the merrier!
15/10/13
Grillz
Dental grills, usually made of gold and decorated with jewels.
Source: Could grills ruin your teeth?
11/10/13
Thigh gap
Thigh gap: to become so slender that the thighs don't touch even when the feet are together.
10/09/13
Top Fashion Buzzwords Summer 2013
Several new fashion terms made their debut in the Oxford dictionary this summer 2013.
S/S and A/W: abbrev.: S/S, spring/summer (denoting or relating to fashion designed for the spring and summer seasons of a particular year). A/W, autumn/winter (denoting or relating to fashion designed for the autumn and winter seasons of a particular year).
balayage: a technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.
chandelier earrings:a long, elaborate dangling earring, typically consisting of various tiers of gemstones, crystals, beads, etc.
double denim: a style of dress in which a denim jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded as a breach of fashion etiquette.
fauxhawk: a hairstyle in which a section of hair running from the front to the back of the head stands erect, intended to resemble a Mohican haircut (in which the sides of the head are shaved).
jorts: jeans + shorts.
pixie cut: a woman’s short hairstyle in which the hair is cropped in layers, typically so as to create a slightly tousled effect.
Source: Blog Oxford Dictionaries
S/S and A/W: abbrev.: S/S, spring/summer (denoting or relating to fashion designed for the spring and summer seasons of a particular year). A/W, autumn/winter (denoting or relating to fashion designed for the autumn and winter seasons of a particular year).
balayage: a technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.
chandelier earrings:a long, elaborate dangling earring, typically consisting of various tiers of gemstones, crystals, beads, etc.
double denim: a style of dress in which a denim jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded as a breach of fashion etiquette.
fauxhawk: a hairstyle in which a section of hair running from the front to the back of the head stands erect, intended to resemble a Mohican haircut (in which the sides of the head are shaved).
jorts: jeans + shorts.
pixie cut: a woman’s short hairstyle in which the hair is cropped in layers, typically so as to create a slightly tousled effect.
Source: Blog Oxford Dictionaries
09/09/13
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28/03/13
Facebook facelift
Virtual vanity
Barbie flu
The trend for young women to dramatically alter their appearance to make themselves look like human Barbie dolls.
Source: About words
Source: About words
01/11/12
Architectural shoe
Source: Architecture and Fashion Collide with United Nude Footwear
Test your fashion lingo!
Test you fashion lingo with this excerpt from Toronto Standard:
"Every girl needs a black leather skirt. Step it up this season with an architectural shoe. Nothing screams military chic like skinny cargo pants with a pair of beautiful camo-print ballet flats. Want to look as effortlessly cool as Rachel Bilson? Try a tribal-inspired hobo bag with a retro mini. For night, go luxe with a glam gown, but add unexpected accessories, like a splash of leopard print.
Totally surreal."
"Every girl needs a black leather skirt. Step it up this season with an architectural shoe. Nothing screams military chic like skinny cargo pants with a pair of beautiful camo-print ballet flats. Want to look as effortlessly cool as Rachel Bilson? Try a tribal-inspired hobo bag with a retro mini. For night, go luxe with a glam gown, but add unexpected accessories, like a splash of leopard print.
Totally surreal."
15/10/12
Manbag
A handbag or purse carried by a male.
It is easy to define but it gets more complicated when it comes to choosing a man bag. The criteria should be as follows: small, sleek, lightweight, and definitely not look like a purse. Briefcases, messenger bags and backpacks are not man bags. They are too large and bulky to carry on a daily basis without looking like a man is not headed to school or work. Fannypacks are a no-no, unless you want to look like an ubergeek and repel women. Also, stay away from fancy designs, patterns, or the color pink. Flight, utility, and certain camera bags generally fall into the category of man bags.
Four in five men now carry a ‘manbag’ – and on average it weighs more than a lady’s handbag.
The trend has been put down to the need to carry an ever-growing number of electronic gadgets – from smartphones to iPads, Kindles and laptops – as well as keys and wallets.
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