Halloween Post

Obligatory post for any goth blogger. I always wanted to do proper glitter sugar skull makeup, but again I'm not fully satisfied how it turned out. Also, I can't remember having a good time at a Halloween party since like 2014.

Tipps on What to Wear to a Festival, the Non-Cliche Way! (Accessories Edition)

With the Coachella all over the internet starting the whole festival season I decided to do a post about what to wear to festivals and outdoor concerts, without falling into the whole boho cliche. 

OK, there MIGHT be some slightly hippy-dippy items, but they're unavoidable for summer I guess. This was supposed to be one post, but I got a little carried away with the accessories part, so now I'm doing them first, since I think they're the key part to any look, especially festival look.

As far as I'm concerned, you could just wear a simple lace black skater dress (yeah, I know it attracts the sun and all that, but I refuse to believe that) AND it's the most appropriate color if you're gonna sit on the grass or wherever in nature) and add some of these accessories and be the belle of the festiv(b)all. 

Maybe even catch the attention of the prince (i.e. lead singer) who wouldn't want that?!

Here are some of my suggestions, if you want to stand out among thousands of girls out there:

1. Boho-bling- in the form of a statement necklace, slave bracelet, or an Indian princess hair ornament. I do love some Oriental pieces, but only if they bling, of course.

2. Hair colors/ extensions- now's the time to stand out and have fun, so why not try a hair color you'd never have considered before. There are many ways to achieve this: hair chalks, mascaras or just putting on a hair extension for the night (or permanently, like myself)

3, False eye lashes, body paint, eye glitter, eyeliner tattoos, hair bling-... possibilities are endless, and it's time to go a little bold and experiment with your look!

4. Flash tattoos and body chains- did you think I'd forget these? I hope this trend never ends! Thank you Rihanna and Beyonce!

5. Cat/animal ears- always a cute and not so flashy way to stand out, if you're more into kawaii stuff

6. Concert bracelets- can I be more obvious?!

There you have it, I hope you liked this article, next one is gonna be more about the clothes, I promise!

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Trending Now: Braids All The Way (Guest Post by Peter Minkoff)

The spring of 2016 is all about braiding up! So, you have noticed a lot of girls wearing boxer braids out there in the street and you want to do something a bit more extraordinary? You are at the right place, get your hair ready and enjoy while you go through the top suggestions to step up your game.

Learn how
First of all, of course, you need to know how to make braids if you want to do that on your own. The most important thing is to do it on not-so-clean hair, so a second day hair will fit perfectly for this kind of hairstyle. Just watch, learn and try. If you still cannot get the look you want to, ask a professional to style it.

Trendy braid idea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ns_nQx_A4Y

The celebs rocking it 
This year the celebs are mad about the braiding trend, so we can see all sort of braid out there in the public. Chrissy Teigen wore double Dutch braids, whereas Lara Stone chose a messy side plait. Grungy Clara Delevingne made a combo of braids and a bun so you could actually use braids as the basis of an extraordinary hairstyle. Of course, Kim K is nailing her look with boxer braids of all sorts. Sometimes she even has four of them and you can hardly see her lately not having them. You can easily get an inspo if you skim through celebrity magazines – the braids went viral this year!

Before you braid the hair

You definitely need to comb through your hair, if you do not want to go nuts once you create a nest on your head. Carefully comb through every section of your hair. When I wanted to create a braid for the first time, because of the fragile hair I have, the only thing I had to do is consult a professional. So, they actually adviced me to buy a quality hair brush which will leave my hair shiny and protected. Top hair professionals told me that Mason Pearson brushes are a must this season! After trying those, I ditched every single brush I have.

Which style should you choose?
If you like boho-inspired looks and hairstyle, go for the modern milkmaid braids. Make loose fishtail braids from the both sides and pull those over your head creating a hair band. Pull out a couple of strands to frame your phase so as to look relaxed. This look will be massive for hitting the forthcoming festivals. Wear it with statement boho necklaces and lots of wristbands.

If you feel like prepping your hair for a smart occasion then make a lot of small braids which you will combine into a sleek larger one. Your face will be in the spotlight so be sure to have a radiant lipstick and statement earrings to enhance your beauty.

Feeling like a badass? Go for Mohawk braids, make a couple of them and then collect every section of your hair in a tall pony tail. Add some black clothes and you are ready to go.

You want to look trendy even while doing sports? Create boxer braids. Comb your hair, then make a 2 tails and braid the hair from top to bottom. Your hair will not stop you to move freely, and you will look mesmerizing.

Romantic ones may want to find something that will reflect their inner personality, so go for a top bun created out of a large braid curled all over the bun. It will be both elegant and romantic.

The braid trend is viral now and is definitely here to stay. Do not be basic! Try slight alterations to the standard braids and get into the spotlight. Brush it, twist and twirl it and your Royal Braidiness is ready to go.

Peter Minkoff

Lifestyle Editor at HighStyleLife

Peter is a lifestyle editor for HighStyleLife located in Brisbane, Australia. After graduating from Australian Institute of Creative Design,he worked as a fashion stylist and as a freelance writer for few local newspapers in Brisbane. Beside writing, he loves shopping, cooking exotic meals and traveling around tropical destinations. He’s future plans are in creating his personal lifestyle blog about everyday life-saving tips.

 Follow Peter on Twitter and Facebook.

Trend Report: Mermaid Look (Guest Post by Peter Minkoff)

Mermaids are mythical sea creatures that have always been fascinating to ordinary people. They are a major inspiration for this season’s fashion trend, characterized with over-the-top look heavily loaded with sequins, glitter and hair dyed in bright colours. Here are the most important things you have to know about it.

Fashion Inspiration

This fabulous look is a combination of metallic materials with a lot of sequins and shiny details. Also, crazy hair colour is a must, and it has to be followed by the appropriate shade of nail polish. Even though this eccentric trend became very popular in the last few years, no one can really imagine exactly when it emerged. We can thank Kelly Osbourne and Kate Moss for introducing it back in the 90’s! Even though it was not called that way immediately, one main element became popular in that period – the supernatural hair colour. The other ones were introduced years after.

Rainbow Hair, Don’t Care

The mermaid look is incomplete without the craziest supernatural hair colour. No matter whether you will choose to dye the whole hair or just to dip-dye your tips – it is much more important that the colours are in the manner of a real mermaid. The most desirable ones are purple, pink, green and turquoise. Fluid hair painting is the latest technique particularly appropriate for achieving this gorgeous soft gradient effect. It is done by hand painting hair in sections, which gives you an ultimate mermaid look.

Style Essentials

When it comes to makeup, eyes are in the centre of attention in the mermaid look. This is exactly why a lot of glitter and bright eye shadow shades are required. Bring life to them by adding a touch of drama with a pair of glamorous false lashes. Some of the clothing items that are highly required for this look are bold clutches, glitter jackets, metallic leather skirts and crop tops, as well as fish-scale inspired midi skirts and leggings. Of course, a mermaid without a perfect bikini is not the real one, so make sure that you have got the best one. The latest swimwear sale will bring you a timeless piece that will be equally trendy even the next summer, because this trend is certainly not going anywhere.

Mermaids in the Fashion Industry

Even the world’s most respected designers drew inspiration from this kind of look. It all started by embracing a literal mermaid look, with the most glamorous fishtail dresses and fish scale appliqés. Karl Lagerfeld modernized this look in 2012, introducing a slightly softer mermaid look by using lace, pearls and ruffles. Givenchy came up with captivating flared sequined skirts, whereas Atelier Versace took this trend to the next level by creating sheer and sexy gowns.

Celebrity Mermaids

This trend really caught on among the celebrities, starting with Kylie Jenner who has changed a lot of hair colours before deciding to go aqua blue. Hilary Duff’s dark green shade looks very glamorous and slightly edgy at the same time, whereas Gigi Hadid opted for turquoise tips only. There is also Katy Perry who also changes her hair colour very frequently, but the fact is that lilac locks really compliment her fair skin complexion. Britney Spears even went a little bit extreme, since she allowed her son to dye his hair in the same rainbow tone she chose for herself.

This fabulous look is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, and only the most eccentric ones can actually pull it off. However, there are many good reasons for the craziness related to this fabulous trend. If you are up for something different and unusual, awaken your inner mermaid and be in the centre of attention everywhere you show up.

About the author:



Peter Minkoff

Lifestyle Editor at HighStyleLife

Peter is a lifestyle editor for HighStyleLife located in Brisbane, Australia. After graduating from Australian Institute of Creative Design,he worked as a fashion stylist and as a freelance writer for few local newspapers in Brisbane. Beside writing, he loves shopping, cooking exotic meals and traveling around tropical destinations. He’s future plans are in creating his personal lifestyle blog about everyday life-saving tips.

 Follow Peter on Twitter and Facebook.

Halloweeny Nails & OOTD

Jacket, pants: New Yorker, boots: Iron Fist, nails: Kutak za Nokte

Here's a quick outfit of the day, to show you guys my new nails, I think they are really interesting. I wanted Iron Fist inspired nailart again, and it turned out lovely, it is the season! I also found my Nightmare Before Christmas ear muffs, and Iron Fist boots, I wore them for the first time since it funally stopped raining :)