Fashion craze of students

Fashion is a general term for a currently popular style or practice. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person. Fashion in real meanings is not to wear trendy, expensive and attractive clothes.

Fashion is a style, it’s a make, and it’s an appearance. So, what so ever one is wearing must suit him. Fashion is not to wear what others wear. Just the theme is to wear anything that perfectly suits and match the personality of the wearer.

Every person is fashion-conscious. It is rather a craze all over the world. Students in Pakistan are very particular about fashion. Everyone, whether boy or girl dresses in the latest fashion. They do it in a competitive spirit to look smart, up-to-date and attractive.

Being fashionable is not about blindly following the latest fashion rather it is the modification of latest fashion according to your individuality, personality and your identity as a student. What you wear is a reflection of your inner self. And your dress must be representing the original you with a touch of style and modernity.
When dressing for college, university etc there are many factors to consider. The main factor for many students is staying comfortable while still expressing their own personal style. Student life is stressful, and you’re going to want to be comfortable more often than you’ll want to be stylish. Students can be a campus fashion icon. The norms on how students dress differ from campus to campus.
These days’ long shirts and trousers are in fashion for Pakistani female students. Lose and fitted shirts both are in trend. Some students are seen wearing long a-lined shirts with bell shaped sleeves and short trousers. Shalwar kameez is also a comfortable dress for Pakistani students, which look beautiful in any style. Colors also play a significant role in fashion, with certain colors being the fashion of certain seasons.
Anarkali (Anarkali dress is a long flared frock without chaaks), A-line (A-line kameez is narrow from top, flaring gently wider at the bottom. It has a wide Daman), Paneled kameez (A paneled kameez is similar to Anarkali dress but it has panels just below the bodice cut), Front Open Kameez (Front open kameez is just like a long open coat), Bodice Cut (When the upper part of kameez, just above the waist line, is separated from the bottom of the kameez) are fashion in Pakistani female students.
2010 is flowing and comfortable Kaftan, which is preferable by students. Today, we know Kaftan as the latest trends of 2010; however it has been worn as traditional outfit in Africa and Middle East countries since ancient times. Fashions of the early 80′s and 90′s are now enjoying a revival.

For boys it time to wear casual jeans and look smart, this is very much a theme of 2010 fashion trends among smart casual jeans accompanied by a stylish sport jacket and screen printed tee.
Students should wear comfortable walking shoes. Unless you enjoy being miserable, this is mandatory. Ladies, please don’t walk around campus in high-heeled pumps. It’s a college or university campus, and you’re going to be walking constantly. Save the cute heels for the weekend.
The trends in fashion are an on going process, and those who are keen on being in the most fashionable list definitely have to be alert all the time. Wear, decorate, or utilize what suits you best. Because doesn’t mean all fashion trends suitable for you.

Eight Hair Mistakes to Avoid

We do need to stop and think about the kind of impression we make with our hair, the damage we do to our hair by over-styling, and the neglectful appearance that what we show others when we don't do our hair.

Learn to get great hair.

I believe the old saying that says, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I also believe that if you like what you see in the mirror, then nothing else, not even my opinion, matters. But sometimes we do need to stop and think about the kind of impression we make with our hair, the damage we do to our hair by over-styling, and the neglectful appearance that what we show others when we don't do our hair. This is what I would gently and lovingly tell you about your hair if you were my best friend. Whatever you like to do with your hair, please avoid these hair mistakes to keep your locks looking beautiful.
Don't let your roots show. I'm not talking about the normal hair regrowth that happens in between regular salon visits; that's to be expected. I'm talking about six inch dark brown roots with bleach blond ends. If you are trying to grow out your old color, take the time to get the ends tinted back to something close to your natural color. This will prevent that unattractive, obvious line of demarcation. It's usually an easy process and you'll feel better about your appearance as you grow out your old color.
Don't go out with curlers in your hair. It's a little embarrassing and you never know when you're going to run into the president of the PTA at the grocery store.
Don't mix highlights and perms. Highlighting permed hair is a big no-no because most highlights are performed with a bleach product. Applying bleach or bleach products to permed hair will cause dryness and frizz at best, and at worst, well.... You may not have very much hair left to highlight. Choose one or the other, just don't do both.
Don't flat iron your hair to death. I see this all the time, usually in teenage or young 20-something girls. They want perfectly straight, perfectly smooth hair so they flat iron every hair into fabulously flat submission. Unfortunately, that causes the hair to dry out, split, and break off. Instead, learn to love your curls, or at the least, please use a heat protecting spray to prevent damage to the hair, and keep the flat iron on the lowest setting that works.
Don't make yourself a peroxide blond. I'm all for platinum blond, but please don't try to be this blond by yourself. Seek professional help so you don't end up with frizzy, fried tresses that look streaky and dull.
Don't go too long without a trim. Even if you're trying to grow your hair long, you need regular trims. Trims will help keep your lovely locks in great shape, and prevent split ends that will cause your hair to break off faster than it can grow. It will also keep your hairstyle looking fresh and new.
Don't go overboard on styling products. I tell my clients that less is more when it comes to hair products. It is always better to go back and add more gel, pomade, or hairspray than it is to have sticky, icky hair that your significant other would be loathe to run his fingers through.
Don't wear pigtails if you've already graduated from college. Unless, of course, you want to be mistaken for Pippi Longstocking. If you need to pull your hair up, try a low, loose chignon for an easy style that looks grown up and beautiful.
All kidding aside, don't despair if you've committed a major hair mistake. We've all had embarrassing hair moments happen to us at one time or another. Just call your stylist for an updated, fresh look and for a great reason to look in the mirror and like what you see.

Beauty Secrets from Around the World

When it comes to beauty routines, the grass is always greener. Japanese women have it made with their long, glossy hair and Greek women’s olive-toned complexions are always luminous. But how do they do it? Put down your passport—you won’t need to go anywhere to find out. We got insider beauty information from experts on how women across the globe stay gorgeous. Read on to find out their secrets, and learn how you can recreate them at home.

Australia

Australian makeup artist Napoleon Perdis says yarrow extract is used by Australian Aboriginal women to prevent stretch marks, thanks to its moisturizing and hydrating properties. “Yarrow root is also an anti-inflammatory, which soothes the skin.” Calm your complexion with his Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer , which contains the extract as a key ingredient.

Chile

Chilean women credit the antioxidant powers of red grapes for their luminous skin. They create a paste by mashing up a handful of the fruit and adding 2 tablespoons of white flour. They then apply the mask to their face and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off. “It wakes up the appearance of tired and fatigued skin to give you an amazing glow,” says Shalini Vadhera, author of Passport to Beauty

Dominican Republic

“If you ever meet a Dominican woman, look at her nails––chances are they’re super-strong,” says Vadhera. What’s their secret? Women in the Dominican Republic swear by garlic to keep their nails tough as…well, nails. They chop up fresh garlic, add it to a bottle of clear nail polish and let it stew for 7 to 10 days. “There will be an initial smell, so if you want to ward off vampires this is a great way to do it,” jokes Vadhera. “But the scent goes away. Garlic has so many strengthening properties and is naturally antibacterial as well.”

Egypt

According to Vadhera, Cleopatra’s beauty secret was taking milk baths to soften her skin and remove dead cells. To try the treatment at home, Vadhera recommends adding 2 cups of powdered milk to your bath. “It will make your skin look absolutely gorgeous and feel so smooth, silky and soft.”

France

“The French woman sticks to a scrupulous and preventive skin and body care routine,” says Shannon Gallogly, lead aesthetician for French beauty brands Decleor and Carita. “This means she has weekly facials, regular massages and religiously takes her makeup off each night.” Gallogly’s recipe for an at-home facial without the price tag of a spa version: Mash up cherries and pomegranate seeds and apply as a mask to the skin for about 6 minutes. “This mask will help brighten skin with natural enzymes while firming at the same time.” Remove the mixture with a warm towel to help boost circulation.

Greece

“Greek women are blessed with Mediterranean skin, which is light in color but has enough melanin to shield and absorb harmful UV rays,” says New York City dermatologist Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD, who is half Greek. But even if you aren’t genetically blessed, you can still take a cue from the women of Greece. “There are other factors that contribute to their glowing complexion: They eat a Mediterranean diet high in fish, which provides skin-rejuvenating omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as fruits and vegetables, which provide antioxidants and vitamins. They also believe their intake of olive oil contributes to their great skin." So, start reaching for the olive oil instead of butter for better skin.

Israel

Cygalle Dias, owner of New York City’s Cygalle Healing Spa, was born in Israel and believes in the healing powers of sea salt. “When you swim in the Dead Sea, all of the salt helps your body rid itself of toxins, and it has also been known to help cure skin diseases.” To get the detoxifying benefits of sea salt at home, Dias shares her spa’s Lavender Sea Salt Scrub recipe: Mix together ¼ cup sea salt, 1 pinch seaweed powder, ½ cup massage oil and 10 to 15 drops lavender oil. Apply to skin to gently exfoliate.

Italy

How do Italian women maintain their glossy locks? According to Fabio Scalia, Italian hairstylist and owner of Fabio Scalia salon in Brooklyn, New York, the answer is right in your kitchen. Italian women keep their hair shiny by combining yogurt and olive oil and using the mixture as a conditioner. “The protein in the yogurt gently nourishes and conditions.” To whip up the rich treatment at home, Scalia recommends mixing 1 cup of plain whole-milk yogurt with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Then apply the mixture to washed hair, let it sit for 5 minutes and rinse with cool water.

Japan

Titi Branch, the half-Japanese cofounder of Miss Jessie’s hair care line, credits seaweed for Japanese women’s long, silky hair. Nori is a rich source of the trace mineral iodine, which is essential for healthy hair growth. (According to Branch, the iodine added to table salt isn’t the right kind to nourish your hair because your body doesn’t easily absorb it.) Seaweed is also a rich source of other mane-strengthening minerals—including iron, zinc, selenium and copper. “Japanese women either eat nori seaweed or boil it and apply it to dry hair as a nourishing paste.” Head to your local Asian grocer or health food store to pick up sheets of nori. “It’s traditionally used to wrap sushi, but you can use it like a tortilla to wrap up veggies with a dash of soy sauce, or crumble the sheets and sprinkle them on a salad, rice or stir-fry,” advises Branch.

Spain

Spanish women bring out natural, subtle highlights in their hair by rinsing it with cranberry juice, says Vadhera. Try mixing ¼ cup pure juice (not cocktail blends) with ¼ cup water and doing a final rinse with it in the shower. “If you’re going to be in the sun, the cranberry juice brings out the rich hues in your hair,” she says. “It works amazingly on brunettes, but if you’re blonde you’ll want to use lemon juice instead to avoid ending up with pink hair.”

Sweden

Swedish women attribute their glowing, healthy skin to their diet of antioxidant-packed fresh berries and grilled fish, says Petra Strand, Swedish makeup artist and creator of makeup line Pixi, now available at Target. Give yourself a hit of antioxidants by trying Strand’s at-home treatment: Boil mineral water with a green tea or white tea bag, let the tea infuse the water and then freeze it into ice cubes to use instead of a toner. “Saunas are also a big part of Swedish culture,” says Strand. “The dry, clean heat rids your body of toxins.” To get the effect of a sauna at home, Strand says to take a handful of rock salt and add a dash of olive oil and about 10 drops of pure eucalyptus oil. Rub it all over your body and rinse with a blast of cold water.

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9 Foods to Smear All Over Your Face

Banana

Who needs Botox when you have bananas? That’s right: You can use a banana as an all-natural face mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10-20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Another popular mask recipe calls for 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 medium banana

Vinegar

Using vinegar as a skin toner dates back to the time of Helen of Troy. And it’s just as effective today. After you wash your face, mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 2 cups water as a finishing rinse to cleanse and tighten your skin. You can also make your own facial treatment by mixing 1/4 cup cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water. Gently apply the solution to your face and let it dry.

Milk

Here’s another way to give yourself a fancy spa facial at home. Make a mask by mixing 1/4 cup powdered milk with enough water to form a thick paste. Thoroughly coat your face with the mixture, let dry completely, then rinse with warm water. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.

Oatmeal

If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up that will leave you feeling and looking better, give yourself an oatmeal facial. Combine 1/2 cup hot — not boiling — water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 table-spoons honey, and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. (Be sure to place a metal or plastic strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with the granules.)

Mayonnaise

Why waste money on expensive creams when you can treat yourself to a soothing facial with whole-egg mayonnaise from your own refrigerator? Gently spread the mayonnaise over your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water. Your face will feel clean and smooth.

Yogurt

You don’t have to go to a spa to give your face a quick assist:
1. To cleanse your skin and tighten the pores, slather some plain yogurt on your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
2. For a revitalizing facial mask, mix 1 teaspoon plain yogurt with the juice from 1/4 slice of orange, some of the orange pulp, and 1 teaspoon aloe. Leave the mixture on your face for at least five minutes before rinsing it off.

Mustard

Pat your face with mild yellow mustard for a bracing facial that will soothe and stimulate your skin. Try it on a small test area first to make sure it will not be irritating.

Lemon

Create a facial that both exfoliates and moisturizes by mixing the juice from 1 lemon with ¼ cup olive oil or sweet almond oil.

Egg

Who has time or money to spend at the local day spa, paying someone to tell you how awful your skin looks? For a little pampering, head to the refrigerator and grab an egg. If you have dry skin that needs moisturizing, separate the egg and beat the yolk. Oily skin takes the egg white, to which a bit of lemon or honey can be added. For normal skin, use the entire egg. Apply the beaten egg, relax and wait 30 minutes, then rinse. You’ll love your new fresh face.