Friday Hairday

Good morning ladies!

It's Friday, the week is over and I think we are ALL looking forward to the weekend!
Do you have any plans for Heritage Day, I mean National Braai Day?

Check out *this* super cool tutorial on how to turn your hair into this super sexy, relaxed summer do! I love that it looks just a little messy - that means you don't have to get it perfect!

I've been invited to a Braai tomorrow afternoon - am definitely going to try this do for the party.

Have a super weekend girls! I know lots of you are probably studying for exams - good luck!

Love Ava xoxo

Emmy Awards: Hottest hair

Sure, the first thing we look at is the outfit. But never forgot the importance of accessories, and above all: a good hairstyle! Case in point: Katie Holmes. I think if she did something dramatic with her hair the look would have worked!

Here is a roundup of my fave's from the Emmy's:

Aubrey Plaza: Shows that a bob does NOT need
to be boring! I love this funky take on the classic cut.
She looks so feminine, don't you think?

Evan Rachel Wood: Very Classic! The side swept,
wavy look is not for everyone, but it's great for
playing up short hair and having some fun.

Although Heidi Klum's dress was not my fave for the
evening, her hair looked super cute! A little more
intricate than any of the other ladies, this style will
work really well if your dress is simple. Remember girls:
try and play up 1 item only. So if you have a show stopper
dress, then do something less dramatic with the hair, and
vice verse. :)

OK. SERIOUSLY. I think this is my ultimate look
of the night - and something all of us can pull off!
Jennifer Carpenter looks super sexy with loose
locks - just the right amount of curls. I think
highlights is key to this look. This is a GREAT
summer look!

Lea Michelle from Glee shows that brunettes
can also have fun! Her dark hair works
brilliantly with her dark hazel eyes -
and she pulls off the blunt fringe like no one
else I've seen! Stunning!

Maria Bello - again just goes to show: elaborate dress
plus slightly casual hair: WORKS! Very similar to
Aubrey's do, just a little longer and blond of course.

What I'd like to point out with Aubrey, Jennifer and Maria though: examples that curls can work with any length of hair! You just need to play around and see what works for you.

I'll be giving some great tips on hair styling soon, so keep checking back here so you do not miss out!

Love Ava xx

Emmy Awards: Fashion roundup!

I love awards season! Red carpet, great outfits, beautiful accessories - everything a girl could dream of!

Not quite the LBD - but still a classic! Black will always look good,
although it might sometimes be seen as a 'safe' option. That's why I like
Carrie's red hot clutch for a pop of colour.

 

The colour of the night was definitely red! I think I counted about 14 ladies
in red. My fave had to be the cute Giuliana (I've never seen her make a
fashion mistake!) and Sarah Hylland - love that she was the only one with
some bling detail. Sadly, Kathy Griffin just showed that yes, you can
have too much plastic surgery!

OK. So I might have a slight obsession with Glee. Like rewinding over and over
again and singing along to every tune, even though I'm horribly OUT of tune!
Chris Colfer looked dashing in Dior with a skinny tie - on trend! I love Dianna's
dress, but would have dropped the neckline just a little bit. Love the electric
blue!

The cast members tweeted some of these pics before and during the show - do
you think Lea was tempted t grab one of those statuettes? I'm sure she wished
she had brought a bigger bag along! LOL!

Not quote sure what's going on with Kelly's
hair (is it just me, or is it grey?). But her dress,
and her body, is simply stunning! How did she
get such a teeny tiny waist ?!
I also really love that she choose a colour that
was not expected, or overdone, this year.

Fashion Police! Here they are ready to attack
(or admire) the outfits on the red carpet.

Neutrals were another big trend on the night.
Here Heidi Klum supports Project Runway
winner Christian Siriano. Can a dress be
too poofy? I think so....

Whoa!!! I didn't even recognise Jennifer
Cerpenter! The Dexter star looked SUPER glam
- top to toe! Love her longer locks BTW.

Mmmmm.... what's wrong here? Katie Holmes
is looking just a little drab for an awards
ceremony. The dress is Calvin Klein, and I like
the colour, but she looks a bit like she
couldn't be bothered to make an effort,
you know? Word of advice: brush your hair!

Eek! Can't wait for the show tonight (starts 21:30 on Mnet) to see all the winners, the drama and the fanfare!
Who do you think wore it best?

Have a super fun Monday night girls!
xoxo Ava

NY Fashion Week

Really? THIS is what you choose to wear to a
runway show?

New York Fashion Week has me checking the pics online everyday - can't wait to see what's hitting the runways in New York. But Nicki Minaj made me do a double take! Never mind the huge fake hair, never mind the bright colours all clashing, or the neon green fishnets - my worst is: are those felt pom-poms??

Aaaaah....Nicky! And that sitting next to Anna Wintour nogal - no wonder the lady is wearing shades with all those bright colours next to her!

It's pretty much a new season now - and I've been clearing out my closet for summer! Can't wait for the sun to shine so that I can wear dresses again :)

Hope you have a lovely week girls!

Love Ava xoxo

Miss Universe crown comes to Africa!

Leila Lopes, the beauty from Angola, has won the Miss Universe title last night in Sau Paulo, Brazil. and I for one, could not be happier for her!

In response to the final question, which asked the top 5 what physical trait they would change if they could, Leila answered "Thank God I'm very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn't change a thing," Lopes said. "I consider myself a women endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principles from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life." Words to live by, don't you think?

The beautiful Miss Angola's winning moment.
In love with her sparkly dress!

Is this why we love beauty pageants? It's a normal girl's Princess moment!

Swoon!! National costumes can bo so OTT -
but this one is just dreamy! And she looks
just beautiful!

Our own Miss SA, Bokang Monjana, was there too. Sadly she didn't make it into the later rounds, but I still think she did us proud! 

What do you think of the national dress? I'm less than blown away..... Look, I'm a big lover of tulle, but just adding it to a dress to add some pizazz - nope. I don't think it works. Is it just me, or does it look like there's a black bird around her knees about to take off?

National costumes need to showcase the country's heritage
and customs, but still needs to be flattering!

Ah! But then she totally redeemed herself in this *to die for* green and gold evening gown from Gert-Johan Coetzee. Simple, elegant - and the green and gold is super patriotic (especially with our boys working hard down under to bring back the Rugby World Cup!). Lovely!

And just to show not everything needs to be super serious.... This tongue in cheek Chile national costume. CUTE!

Miss Chile in her national costume with
reference to the mine workers who were
rescued last year after being trapped
for weeks.  I wonder if she's digging for
gold?

Have a fab Tuesday girls!
Love Ava xx

Celeb spotting: Prom

Prom, Matric Dance - it's all the same thing. And everyone goes to their Prom, right? Yip, even world famous celebrities like these!

The ever cute Dakota Fanning.
LOVE the little pink dress !

Fergilicious? Almost didn't recognize her!

Not quite the meat dress or the egg -
 but even at a young age Lady Gagga pushed
the norm!The sunnies are so celeb!
(BTW - she looks beautiful here.
Makes me think she needs to cover
 less of herself and show as the true lady!)

Miss Spears! Not sure of this was before
 "Hit me Baby one more time",
 but she looks like a really sweet Southern
girl here!

It's difficult to make out the dress
in this pic, but I love Miley's unfussy hair.

Can this girl do anything from in the
style department? Not sure about wearing
white to the Prom, but Taylor Swift's
ple yet elegant look is a winner!

How can I do a post about celebrity
 prom photo's and not share this one?
Don't know who this lucky lady is,
but I can imagine her still going around
 telling people "I went to the Prom with Brad Pitt."
Jealous. 

Have you had your Matric Dance yet? I'd love to see some of your favourite photo's! Send to talktoava (at) foxypink.co.za and I could be sharing your pics here on the blog.

Hope everyone has had a super weekend!

love Ava

Are you brave enough?

Would you consider doing your own make-up and hair for a big event? Like your Matric Dance?

Well, more and more ladies are opting to do just that! And I have to say, after some not so great experiences after having my make-up 'profesionally' done - I'm starting to see why it can be a good idea.

Firstly - you know yourself. You might already know the tricks to make your eyes look bigger, what colour works for your lips and when it comes to hair - I'm sure you know all the quirks of your stubborn strands!

Of course it's a great way to save money - but remember these tips before you attempt the big 'do' on the big night!

• Look at magazines and online articles. Find the picture you love - it's easier to get the look of something that's been done before and one that you can reference.  Especially when it comes to hair - don't think "I'll just put my hair up" - there are so many different ways of doing each and every look.
• Practice makes perfect! Try it again and again until you get it right! You'll figure out the shortcuts and know exactly how much hair spray to use, or figure out the perfect blend of eyeshadow.
• What is a carpenter without his saw? Make sure you have all the right tools - from make-up remover to the right brushes, line it all up on your dressing table  to you won't have to dig through messy bags and drawers to find it.
• Don't rush! Make sure you have enough time, and then a little more.  How many times has your hand slipped and you end up with a little bit more Gothic eyeliner than you wished for? If something does go wrong, you won't need to stress as you plenty of  time to fix it or start over!
• Emergency! I never leave home without my make-up bag! You don't need to take everything with you, but the essentials like lipgloss, maybe some concealer and some boppy pins are a must.  You need to keep your loop picture perfect throughout the night :)

I bet you that after this - you'll be able to do your make-up and hair in no time!

For some great looks - go HERE.

Good luck girls!

x Ava