2011 predictions!!!

As 2010 draws to a close, we have for you some stylish (but not all entirely serious) predictions about what will happen in the year ahead.

* First Lady Michelle Obama will attend the State of the Union Address in vintage Heatherette and Lady Gaga-style 10-inch platform heels, and pull it off. Flawlessly.

* Lady Gaga herself, after wearing a dress made of beef, a studded latex bikini, and a see-through lace bodysuit (sans bra, of course) in 2010, will evolve out of clothing completely in the new year, hitting the Grammys in a vajazzle and vanipple ensemble. (The latter being an early 2011 invention.)

* Speaking of nudity, the buff-hued trend that ruled runways over the past few seasons will keep popping up in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 shows. Other strong fall trends will include cropped sweaters and blazers, flared trousers, thick knits, collared blouses buttoned up to the top, printed maxi-dresses, nontraditional furs and pops of acidic hues.

* In addition to designers playing with the color wheel, Rihanna will take note of her bestie Katy Perry's vibrant wig collection and don both purple and electric blue locks before the year is over. Oh, and platinum blond, too.

* Other hot beauty trends for fall will include nude lips and natural eyes, accented only by browns and gold, while bright lipsticks and glosses will be back for spring.

* Snooki will be named editor of the hugely popular fashion magazine spinoff, Vogue Jersey. Forced to compete, Anna Wintour will enroll editor-at-large Hamish Bowles in remedial ab classes and rename Grace Coddington "G-Codd."

* We proclaim 2011 the Year of the Fancy Hat, thanks to the over-the-top nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29. Also,the Met's Costume Institute Gala on May 4, which will celebrate the fantastical designs of the late great Alexander McQueen and those who helped his creations come to life, including iconic milliner Philip Treacy.

* Rumors will once again begin to swirl that former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld will be Anna Wintour's successor at American Vogue. Humor Chic illustrator Alexsandro Palombo will take the opportunity to draw the two engaging in a topless mud fight.

* Natalie Portman will get an Oscar nod for her role in "Black Swan." To celebrate the event, the 29-year-old actress will hit the red carpet in a stunning Rodarte dress featuring a dash of feathers.

* Androgynous male model Andrej Pejic will pop up on the women's runways, in addition to booking a handful of high-profile campaigns throughout the year.

* In an effort to top Fashion's Night Out 2010, which featured the biggest fashion show in New York City history, the powers that be at FNO will go for quality over quantity in 2011, reuniting the über-supermodels of the '90s for a nostalgia-inducing charity runway show. Also: a WWE-style match between Marc Jacobs and Andre Leon Talley tag-teaming against the Proenza boys.

* Internet fashion publishing will be revolutionized when StyleList invents the online scent strip, available as an iPad app.

Have a fashion prediction of your own to share? We'd love to hear it in a comment below.

In the meantime, read up on the top 10 fashion news stories of 2010.

ORLANDOS PITA BLOW OUT FOR NEW YEARS EVE

If you've seen any of the hairstyles from Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week, you probably covet the sleek, shiny and voluminous locks as much as we do. And while it's too early to start thinking of warm-weather styles, this chic and modern blowout is perfect for the holidays.

The look was inspired by '60s artists in California, said celebrity stylist Orlando Pita at the Derek Lam Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show. "It had that little feeling of the '60s without being very literal and going too far into a period look."

Here, Pita shares his step-by-step instructions for recreating the perfect blowout:

1. Spray T3's Plump all over the hair from roots to tips for all-over volume. "It's a great heat styling product to use with your blow dryer," said Pita.
If you've seen any of the hairstyles from Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week, you probably covet the sleek, shiny and voluminous locks as much as we do. And while it's too early to start thinking of warm-weather styles, this chic and modern blowout is perfect for the holidays.

The look was inspired by '60s artists in California, said celebrity stylist Orlando Pita at the Derek Lam Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show. "It had that little feeling of the '60s without being very literal and going too far into a period look."

Here, Pita shares his step-by-step instructions for recreating the perfect blowout:

1. Spray T3's Plump all over the hair from roots to tips for all-over volume. "It's a great heat styling product to use with your blow dryer," said Pita.

2. Use the T3 Featherweight Luxe blow dryer. Pita said this is his must-have tool because it dries the hair very quickly.

3. Part the hair down the middle and blow dry in small sections with the roots going upward.

4. Finish with T3's Elevate spray for more texture and volume.

5. Tweak hair to make sure it flatters your face by teasing at the roots and smoothing the ends with a straightening iron if needed for that '60s hippie look.


2. Use the T3 Featherweight Luxe blow dryer. Pita said this is his must-have tool because it dries the hair very quickly.

3. Part the hair down the middle and blow dry in small sections with the roots going upward.

4. Finish with T3's Elevate spray for more texture and volume.

5. Tweak hair to make sure it flatters your face by teasing at the roots and smoothing the ends with a straightening iron if needed for that '60s hippie look.

Difference Between Japanese and Brazilian Hair Straightening | Difference Between | Japanese vs

Japanese vs Brazilian Hair Straightening

Over the years, hairstyles have become as fashionable as clothes. Whenever a new, outstanding hair treatment technology comes out, almost every woman gets an appointment with her stylist to try it out. Two hair treatment technologies which have become popular are Japanese and Brazilian hair straightening. What’s the difference between the two? That is exactly what we will try to discover here.

First, there’s Japanese hair straightening. Its other names are thermal reconditioning or Yuko, and the process was created by Japanese hair expert Yoko Yamashita. Japanese hair straightening was granted a patent in its home country in 1995, after which the method spread to other parts of the world.

With Japanese hair straightening, human hair is permanently straightened with chemicals. The hair is first separated into sections, then each section is ironed, rinsed and blow-dried. Depending on the hair length and thickness, Japanese hair straightening can last anywhere from one to eight hours. Once straightened, hair will not go back to its frizzy or curly form, although any new hair growth will maintain the natural texture of your hair.

But how does Japanese hair straightening differ from Brazilian hair straightening? Also known as Brazilian Keratin treatment or Keratin complex treatment, this is a straightening procedure with Keratin as a primary ingredient. Keratin is a tough protein which can be found in hair, nails and skin.

Unlike Japanese hair straightening which results to stick-straight locks, Brazilian hair straightening primarily prevents frizz while allowing the hair to wave, curl or become stick-straight. Also, unlike Japanese hair straightening which has permanent results, Brazilian hair straightening only lasts from eight weeks to about four months.