A Brief History of the Beard
Since the late ‘60s, when the mantra ‘Let your freak flag fly!’ applied to everything from the purple haze of Woodstock to free-flowing beards, men have sported fairly tame facial hair. The ‘80s brought carefully tended Miami Vice stubble, the ‘90s transitioned from grunge scruff to well-trimmed goatees, and the ‘00s were a melange of [...]
Be Fierce: Making the Safari Trend Work for You
The streets can be a wild place, especially out in the urban jungle! Look ready to take on the world when roaming about town sporting the oh-so-chic safari trend in this Michael Kors look (above). Going on safari is more than just wearing animal prints and khakis, it’s an attitude. It’s in one word: Fierce! [...]
Colorblock Your Way Into Spring
It’s officially spring, ladies, and the trends keep on coming. Colorblocking is making a resurgence, and there are no complaints here! Pairing contrasting, yet complimentary bright and bold colors is a fun way to get the bees buzzing and flowers blooming. Rocking a colorblocked dress adds instant fun to your day. How [...]
10 Questions for Design Legend Isabel Toledo
[Editor's Note: Mamiverse.com will be giving away three coveted, signed copies of Isabel Toledo's Roots of Style. Like our Facebook page for updates and details.] The fiercely talented Isabel Toledo’s success has been on her terms. From refusing to show during Fashion Week and designing on her own schedule—and not that dictated by the fashion [...]
Spring Forward Fashionably with These Perfect Transition Tips
The countdown for spring has begun. In only a few days, the birds will be chirping, flowers will be blooming, and women across America will try to figure out how to transition their winter pieces into the perfect spring wardrobe. This does not have to be difficult, ladies. There are key pieces in every woman’s [...]
Be Bold, Wear Stripes!
Spring 2012 trends are proving to be all about bold colors, fantastic prints, and stripes galore. It’s enough to make you dizzy! And the stripe, while such a basic print, is uncharted territory for many women. We’ve all heard it: Avoid stripes, they will make you look wider. But fear not fashionistas, wearing stripes does [...]
Joan Smalls: Fashion’s Freshest Face is a Proud Latina
Joan Smalls—fashion’s “It” girl of the moment—has been scaling industry heights, breaking down barriers, taking New York Fashion Week by storm, and making her hometown of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, very proud. In true Cinderella-story style, Joan left her family’s fruit farm at 19 to pursue her dreams of modeling in the Big Apple. It took [...]
Five Fabulous “Date Night” Dresses Under $100
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re like most of us, you haven’t had a spare minute to run out and do some shopping for the big night. But don’t worry: we’ve done the shopping for you. Whatever mood you’re going for, pick one of these looks, then hop online or into [...]
Go Virtual: Now You Can Be Your Own Style Avatar
The future is now; and the gaming, techie world has invaded the fashion industry with fantastically innovative results. With more and more magazines, cosmetic companies, and retailers offering online makeover tools and virtual fitting rooms it’s never been easier and more fun (not to mention less risky!) to experiment with your look. What brunette hasn’t [...]
Let’s Tango: 5 Wardrobe Staples in Tangerine Tango
Every December, the Pantone Institute chooses a color for the upcoming year, based on trends seen on the runway. While last year’s pick was Honeysuckle, a subtle blush pink, the hue for 2012 is coming in with a bang: Tangerine Tango is a bright, eye-catching orange with hints of coral and red. It’s passionate, vivacious, and sultry, [...]
