Top Fashion Trends of 2012

Statement Collars
Statement collars can be found as a studded or jeweled collar of a shirt or dress, or as a necklace in the shape of a collar. The advantage with statement collars is that you can use them to dress up an outfit without adding loads of jewelry.

Midriff Baring Tops
A new version of the crop top was introduced in 2012, called bralette tops. These were worn with just a sliver of skin showing underneath the top. It was most often worn with a high waist skirt.

Peplum
Peplum is basically a hanging piece o fabric at the waist. I think with peplum it can help create an hourglass figure.  

Wedge Sneakers
Wedge sneakers give you the height and glam of wedges with the casualness and comfort of sneakers.

Statement Pants
Jeans and trousers were anything but basic. Pants came in a variety of prints, colors, and textures. 

Top Beauty Trends of 2012

Pixie Cuts
This year many stars chopped off their locks. Vanessa Hudgens and Anne Hathaway did it for their movie roles in Gimmie Shelter and Les Miserables. Rihanna and Miley Cyrus personally decided to cut their hair because they wanted to change their look. Kellie Pickler choose to shave her head to support her friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Top Knot Bun
Loads of celebs wore their hair in a topknot bun. Miley wore her hair in a bun so often it even got its own twitter account. People started to use a sock or a bun donut to create their own perfect topknot.

Hair Color Matches Outfit
This year wild hair colors such as blue and purple were not vibrant but were in more muted tones. At red carpet events, celebs were able to match their hair color with their outfits without it looking too cartoony.

Stiletto Nails
Nails that were long and pointy or oval were a big trend for musicians. The long nails made even more room for nail art!

Ombre Hair
Ombre and dip dye locks were a trend especially for dark brown hair. It is a subtle way to go lighter without having to commit to having to dye your roots periodically.

 

Celebs' Best and Worst Halloween Costumes of 2012

I love to look at all the costumes the celebrities wear, they go all out, while the rest of us are rushing last minute to find a costume. This year there were many takes on the vampire, perhaps because of its increasing popularity in film and TV (The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, The Twilight Saga, etc.) I picked out my favorite costumes of 2012. The costumes were judged on creativity and how elaborate and believable they were.

Men

Adam Lambert as a Vampire

Dwayne "the rock" Johnson as The Hulk

Women

Cassie (on left) as Cleopatra

Hilary Duff as Day of the Dead

Shenae Grimes as Monster High doll Frankie Stein

Kelly Osburne (second on left) as Katy Perry

 

Honorable Mentions 

Katy Perry as a Vampire

Heidi Klum as Cleopatra

Worst

In my opinion these costumes were too much, there are no real losers though, because its Halloween! 

Aubrey O'day as a native american princess 

Christina Aguilera as a queen

Lucy Hale as a unicorn

Who's costumes did you like or not like this year?

Top Halloween Costumes of 2012

Top New Halloween Costumes of 2012

Honey Boo Boo

Psy

Big Bird

Katniss Everdeen

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Tanning Mom 

New Years Resolutions you need to make for 2012

1. Wear Sunscreen Everyday 
Wearing sunscreen is one of the easiest, most effective ways to prevent future signs of aging. Most moisturizers include SPF making it super easy to wear everyday!

2.  Travel Somewhere New 
Explore your community, state, country or world! If you live in the city visit the countryside, and vice versa.

3.  Try a new haircut 
Even Jennifer Aniston sported a different look in 2011, don't be afraid to try a new look.

 
4. Adopt a puppy  
There are many puppies that need of homes. Pets help you have less stress and they are so ah-dorable!

5. Don't go to bed with makeup on 
Makeup overnighters are the worst! You look like a raccoon when you wake up and your skin is more susceptible to acne.

6.  Take a bubble bath
An easy way to have some relaxing alone time is by taking a bubble bath. 

7.  Try a new dish
Trying exotic food is fun , you never know if you'll like it. Thai and Japanese food were a huge hit last year. 

8. Try a new makeup look
Don't wait for Halloween or New Year's Eve to try something a little out of the ordinary, try new products and update your look.

9.  Write a note to someone you appreciate.
Yes, a handwritten note, it shows you took time out of your life to appreciate others.

10.  Drink more water 
We need water to survive and it help make your skin look better, so get your 8 glasses!