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It's just too easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to hairstyles and makeup. Once you find a style that "works" it can be scary to change it, but hey, change is good and trying new things is fun!

One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to find a new hairstyle or hair color is by using the virtual makeover system at Makeover Solutions. You simply upload a picture of yourself and you can easily try on nearly 3,000 different hairstyles, hair cuts and hair colors! Makeover Solutions also has a huge, often updated celebrity hairstyle database, so you can easily see if Eva Longorias new color suits your complexion, or if you can pull off the new bangs being worn by Nelly Furtado, Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman this season.

Once you find your favorite hairstyles that suit your face, email them to your friends, or print them out and bring them to your stylist for a cut and color that you know you'll love!

Makeover Solutions also has much more to offer then just hairstyles. You can virtually try on different makeup colors and styles as well as nail polish, glasses, colored contacts, hats, jewellery and you can even virtually whiten your teeth! There is also a special occasions selection which it excellent for find the perfect prom or wedding hairstyles.

The best part is that you can get your virtual makeover for less then $5 a month! I would much rather invest $5 in getting my hair just right, rather then spend over $100 on a haircut/color that I hope will look good on me.

Labels: Hair, Site to See, Trends

Holy crap, it's already March! Spring is right around the corner!


Gone are the days of drab earthtones, tweeds, wool and tights...


Hellllllllooooooo, spring time!


It's time to brighten up, Buttercup!



Bright colors in every shape and fashionable form are a huge trend for Spring/Summer 2007. So pick a color, any color! Just make sure it's bright and bold, just not quite neon, thank you very much...

Labels: Trends

A huge trend for spring and summer 2007 will be lucite accessories. Here's Drew Barrymore on February 14th, showing off this cool new trend with stacks of chunky, clear lucite bracelets.

And, no, Drew isn't the only one with the love for lucite. SO many designers have included lucite accessories in their new collections. Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbanna, Chloe and Fendi are just a few of the designer heavy-hitters that are embracing lucite and making it hot again.

What exactly is lucite, anyways? Lucite is a fancy name for transparent plastic. But, hey, people will be way more interested in checking out your new designer lucite bracelet, then your new designer plastic bracelet. It just sounds better...


Here is an adorable pair of pink lucite earring by Betsey Johnson. Betsey has adorned this dainty beauties with sparkling rhinestones in true Betsey fashion. $40.00







Here's an inexpensive way to try out the lucite trend! This 38" long necklace has warped lucite links and various beads on a gold chain. It's available at Forever 21 for a mear $6.80





I L-O-V-E, love love love, these lucite and rhinestone bracelets! These rhinestone studded lucite lovelies are made by R.J. Graziano. Unfortunately I was unable to find a place online that sells them yet, but you can order them at (212) 685-1248. $95 each.




This smoky lucite bracelet is glitter filled and is another inexpensive way to ease lucite accessories into your wardrobe. This fauceted lucite glitter bangle is available at Forever 21 for practically pennies. $6.80.




Loving the lucite? Have some cash to spend and longing for some designer lucite? These gorgeous Donna Karan platforms are black suede with black patent trim and thick lucite heels. $653.95




These BCBG pumps are three trends in one! We've got the nude shoe with sequin embellishments and a lucite heel. Great party shoes! Originally $278, on sale for $89.

Labels: Accessories, Jewelry, Shoes, Trends

Can you tell the splurge from the steal? This should be an easy one for shoes lovers, but nonetheless, give it a try!

Here we have two pairs of platform peeptoe pumps in a sexy, bold leopard print. The sexy shoes on the left features a genuine leather upper, leather sole and a 4.5" heel. The leopard lovelies on the right have a leopard print haircalf upper, leather sole and a 4" heel. One pair of these leopard peeptoes retails for $150, the other pair retails for $825.

Can you tell which one is the ultra luxe pair that carries the $825 price tag?

Labels: Shoes, Splurge vs. Steal, Trends

Essentially, every designer is doing at least one nude shoe this year, so you can expect this trend to wear on for quite a while. At first, I wanted to think that nude is boring, but realistically this is one of the most fashionable trends we've seen in a while. Understated yet sexy, versatile and classic.



The nude shoe is flattering and easy since it can be worn with anything. Plus, a nude shoe lengthens the leg when worn with dresses, skirts or shorts, for instantly sexy stems. And, of course, nude shoes have been oogled on celebrity feet from Paris to Los Angeles, and have been spotted on Nicole Richie, Sharon Stone, Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, just to name a few.

Labels: Shoes, Trends

As we all know, celebrities greatly affect trends, fashion and fads. One of the most popular fashion trends is celebrity jewelry. But, since not many of us can afford the latest $2.2 million ring that Paris Hilton is sporting or the gorgeous jewelry that celebrities showcase on the red carpet, we're happy to have found Fantasy Jewelry Box! Fantasy Jewelry Box offers the latest and greatest celebrity jewelry at amazingly affordable prices. And by no means does "affordable" mean "cheap". The difference between FJB jewelry and typical fashion jewelry is the quality of the product. This celebrity inspired jewelry is made from only the finest .925 silver, cubic zirconia, 14k gold, etc. It is real jewelry! We purchased the following products and were absolutely blown away by the quality and beauty of the jewelry we received:

We purchased this imitation of Nicole Richies art deco inspired diamond and pink sapphire engagement ring. To recreate Nicoles $75,000, 6.5 carat, ring, Emitations uses the highest quality Cubic Zirconia and .925 sterling silver and, let me tell you, this ring SPARKLES! The pictures do not even begin to do this ring justice. This ring is big, bold and an absolute art piece. Price: $54.99

We also purchased this Hawaiian kukui nut necklace with black ribbon. This excellent quality necklace features genuine kukui nuts and black wooden beads strung on a black suede cord and accented with a black ribbon. If this trend hasn't hit you yet, you NEED this necklace. This and similar style necklaces have been spotted on Jessica Simpson, Tori Spelling, Lindsay Lohan, etc. Price: $19.00

We also picked up this 2.5 carat imitation of Trista's engagement ring (For those of you that don't remember, Trista was the star of "The Bachelorette"). This stunning celebrity ring features a 2.5 carat princess cut pink colored cubic zirconia and a band of prong set, round cut CZ's. The entire ring weighs 5.9 grams and we are quite impressed with the quality and sparkle. Price: $19.99

AND, if the stunning, affordable celebrity jewelry wasn't enough, Fantasy Jewelry Box is also offering 25% off, just use the link above! We really don't have enough great things to say about this store. They are also currently offering a sterling silver "Hope" cuff bracelet for $39.99 and half of the proceeds are being donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund

Shop Fantasy Jewelry Box Now!

Labels: Accessories, Jewelry, Sales, Trends

These custom designer watches are amazing. If you can't find the exact style to suit you, Paradox Leather will custom make you the sickest watch ever (I should know, I own one!)! You can choose the face, the style, the color, hardware and custom decorations (stitching, carving, etc.) for your own one-of-a-kind watch direct from the United Kingdom. Paradox Leather has recently expanded their line to include leather cuff bracelets, chokers and even home decor (cool leather placemats & napkin rings). Watches range from £32.00 - £41.00 which works out to be roughly $61 - $79. These watches are a steal at double the price! Visit ParadoxLeather.com today! Tell them Vicious Style sent ya and perhaps they'll hook you up ;).

Labels: Accessories, Gift Ideas, Trends