Oh Burberry! There’s something about the brand that makes fashion so fun each and every season, especially their Prorsum line.
If you look at Burberry’s Prorsum 2015 Spring/Summer collection, you will immediately notice that some of the skirts (below) are like amazing pieces of art. If you love statement fashion items, these are a must!
Note: The skirts are crafted with a base of silk and are embroidered with dip-dyed petal embellishments. Each of the petals is then hand-placed and stitched to the silk base.
Comes in ‘bright navy’ (left) and ‘honey’ (right) for $4095 each
Note: A fringed skirt featuring 2 layers of toned cotton tassels. Those tassels are sewn onto a base, then hand-painted to give a graduated effect.
Comes in ‘ash rose’ color for $3295
And of course, you can’t leave without looking at the handbags. Currently, there are 2 Prorsum handbags available from the 2015 SS collection on the official Burberry site.
The Medium Bloomsbury in Book Cover Print Leather Handbags:
Note: Handbags inspired by vintage book covers. The artwork is hand-painted in the Burberry studio before being printed onto the grainy leather.
Comes in ‘ink’ (Top) and ‘bright navy’ (Bottom) for $3295 each
These are not your normal, run-of-the-mill hair dryers. You may think ‘Why should I pay for $200 or more for something just to dry my hair?’ After reading this post, you will see why having a great-quality hair dryer is not just a good long-term investment, but also one that will improve the look and styling of your hair (think magazine-quality celeb hair).
Ok, ok. But is really worth it? The difference between hair dryers from a professional salon or your local drug stores is huge. They shouldn’t even be considered in the same class. Here are several things that distinguish professional hair dryers from their cheaper wannabe versions.
Why Invest in a Professional Hair Dryer?
POWER:
The more power a hair dryer has, the quicker you can finish drying your hair and go about your day. Professional dryers are made up of a combination of a higher-quality motor (called AC motor, which is much more powerful and longer lasting than DC motors from cheaper versions), higher wattage (1875W and above), and more air pressure to quickly and gently dry your hair without the typical heat damage.
IONIC TECHNOLOGY:
Professional hair dryers come with built-in ionic technology. This basically means that the dryer releases millions of negative ions that close rough-edged hair cuticles, thus keeping more moisture in each hair strand. This results in a more silky and shiny look while eliminating frizz.
CERAMIC:
Ceramic tech enables heat to be evenly distributed throughout your hair, so you don’t have to worry about a particular spot getting burned or damaged from too much heat.
TOURMALINE:
Tourmaline is a precious stone that contains an ion-emitting property. Professional hair dryers are typically infused with crushed tourmaline mineral bits to amplify the benefits of ions to provide some serious glossiness to your hair.
Tourmaline dryers also have an infrared heat property. Infrared heat penetrates inside your hair strands, rather than just blowing hot hair on the surface. This means that your hair is getting evenly dried without getting brittle.
There are a large number of brands claiming to have the best hair dryers. Here at Lovika, we narrowed down the long list to the TOP 5 professional hair dryers:
5 Best Professional Hair Dryers with Proven Results:
This lightweight T3 Luxe 2i hair dryer offers everything you could ask for in a professional hair dryer – quick drying time, reduced frizz, a shiny finish, and healthier hair.
The dryer is made of tourmaline which emits a high volume of ion-enriched air to make your hair shiny and adds infrared heat for even heat distribution throughout your hair strands. A test result performed by an independent party reports that after using the T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i dryer, the participants noticed an increase of 86% in body while frizz was reduced by 76%.
A professional hand-crafted hair dryer from Italy. If you are looking for a quieter hair dryer that performs like one from a salon, this is the one.
The Elchim dryer has a very powerful motor (2200-2400W) for quick drying time. Its ionic-ceramic system makes sure to lock-in hydration and add shine while evenly drying your hair. The Elchim hair dryer also has a beautifully hand-crafted mirror-finish that gives it a super sleek look.
Also made in Italy, the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Volare hair dryer has a fancy Ferrari-designed “V12” motor. This means that it provides powerful air pressure to quickly dry your hair without being any heat damage.
What also makes this Babyliss hair dryer great is a tri-port ionic generator that is designed to release maximum ion levels to add evenly distributed silky softness to your hair while removing any static.
Its 6 different heat/speed settings make it easy to style all types of hair including thick, curly, frizzy and fine textures.
Whether it’s all hype or not, the Harry Josh hair dryer has become THE staple item for creating flawlessly lustrous hair on every celebrity from Giselle Bunchen to Miranda Kerr.
The hair dryer boasts 8 heat, speed and ion settings that enable more control for styling various types of hair. This thing leaves your hair feeling so glamorous. According to Glamour magazine, the dryer releases 3,000,000 ions per second to remove frizz while adding shine to your hair. The brand went one step further and added energy efficiency (reducing energy consumption by 70%) without compromising its fast hair drying power.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ion switch
Extra-wide nozzle for increased air flow
Dual filtration system to reduce energy use by 70%
Don’t want to fork over $300 for Harry Josh’s (the most popular hair dryer in the market)?
Well, Harry Josh himself was a huge fan of the Sedu 4000i. It was as his all-time favorite dryer before he created his own line. Even more interesting… there have been quite a number of reviews claiming that Sedu 4000i is a carbon-copy of the Harry Josh’s hair dryer with exactly same specifications (except for the exterior colors – black vs mint), minus the $100 extra cost.
Similar to the other 4 dryers listed here, the Sedu Revolution 4000i has a powerful and long-lasting AC engine that dramatically reduces the drying time. Also, it has a convenient ion switch to help achieve more sleek and shiny hair. This also helps by reducing static and locking-in hydration. If you want more volume or bounce in your hair, simply turn the ion switch OFF.
It’s a new year! And just like last year, or even the year before that, there will always be something new to experience… the next hot thing. Every industry works to either innovate or renovate. Whether it’s a new designer, a new or recycled trend, or any number of habit-forming tech, something is going to get your attention.
While all of the new things in fashion are exciting year after year, every iconic designer agrees on one thing: you need to find your own voice. Here are 10 universal truths about fashion and personal style from a few famous fashion designers and legendary magazine editors-in-chief.
10 Quotes about Fashion and Style:
“When a woman puts on a heel, she has a different posture, a different attitude.
She really stands up and has a consciousness of her body.”
Christian Louboutin
“You don’t have to be born beautiful to be wildly attractive”
Diana Vreeland
“Looking beautiful isn’t just about what you apply on your face.
It’s the little things you do that matter – a combination of a good diet,
exercise, healthy habits and discipline.”
Madhuri Dixit
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
Coco Chanel
“It’s not about age. It’s about taste and it’s about lifestyle.
I believe women of all ages can wear anything.”
Ralph Lauren
“The only elegance is in the mind.
If you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”
Zoe Kravitz
“Nature gives you the face you have at 20.
It is up to you to merit the face you have at 50.”
Coco Chanel
“I wish I had invented blue jeans.
They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity
– all I hope for in my clothes.”
Yves Saint Laurent
“I still appreciate individuality.
Style is much more interesting that fashion, really.”
There are literally hundreds of arm-toning workouts designed for women. You know them… tricep dips, kickbacks, flank, upright rows, hammer curls (the list goes on and on).
In the end, we all come to realize it’s practically impossible to try every exercise, especially when so many seem to show so little results. Here, we get back to basics and share the only 3 exercises you will ever need to have skinny arms FAST. Each of these are tried and true methods that have always worked.
Make sure you DO NOT use dumbbells that are heavy if you only want to get toned (3-5 pound dumbbells are recommended for the best results). The more weight… the more muscle.
Doing these exercises (20 reps each for 2 sets) is a good starting point. Once you feel like you’re able to do those easily, increase the number of sets.
Posture Is Everything!
The correct posture is critical to getting fast results. Here are 3 short videos demonstrating how to correctly position your body for these exercises.
We at Lovika think that the coffee table book is an essential item for creating an elegant living room space. Yes, we’re talking about those extra large tomes covering any one of a thousand topics. You probably notice them the most when viewing staged houses or condos. These books are not only for entertaining guests though. They also are opportunities to present a taste of your interest and style.
Here are 17 of the best coffee table books from many of your favorite brands. They are filled with luxuriously beautiful photographs that are memorable regardless of the histories behind them. Since these coffee table books are simply archived collections of each brand’s best work, you will find hundreds of creative and inspirational images.
To save space, we omitted descriptions of each one and are showing the covers instead. (A picture is worth a thousand words, right?)
Valentino
Valentino – Themes and Variations
Chanel
Chanel – Fashion/ Fine Jewellery/ Perfume (Set of 3 Books)Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
W
W: Stories
Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin
Dior
Dior CoutureDior: The Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior
Gucci
GUCCI – The Making Of
Harper’s Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits
Vogue
Vogue and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute: Parties, Exhibitions, PeopleVogue: The Editor’s Eye
A dream closet is on every woman’s wish list, but there are only a few who imagine closets that are simply beyond everyone else’s expectations. We recently featured 11 dreamy Walk-in closets, but this one definitely tops the list (at least size-wise).
Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and the woman behind the biggest and one of the most luxurious closets in United States (perhaps in the world), recently put her house on the market for $12.9 million. This is a great excuse for us to take a look inside (even if it’s out of your price range). Whether you can afford it or not, this space something you have to see.
Her extravagant 3-story closet is about 3000 sqr ft (bigger than most apartments and single-family homes). The latest renovation took more than a year to complete. Whoever gets to move into this mansion will be a very lucky woman.
What are all of these colorful items? According to an interview with Neiman Marcus, Roemer revealed her list, which includes Hermes for their timeless handbags (followed by Chanel, Fendi and Dior); Donna Karan and Tom Ford for clothes; and Christian Louboutin for shoes.
Every fashion brand makes scarves, but the one (probably the only one) that is on every fashion girl’s list has always been the Burberry cashmere.
There’s something magical about this scarf. It’s not only warm and cozy, but is also a confidence and class booster. How many of your designer items give you this feeling, regardless of the price? The amazingly soft fabric creates a wonderful ring of warmth around your neck. Also, this is one of the few accessories that will never go out of style (call it a long-term investment if you like).
In this post, we feature 10 Burberry scarves that have their timeless and classic look, but with a bit of fun. Which one represents your style?
If you are looking for luxury gift ideas for him, look no more! Here, you will find a few unique (and very stylish) holiday goodies sure to please. We have carefully selected products that are both timeless and classic, all designed to help him have a bit more GQ in his daily life.
Who knew coasters could look this good? Rablabs, a New York based company, created a beautifully crafted collection of coasters and other household items (plates, serving sets, trays, etc.). Most of their products use natural stones such as crystal, agate, and amethyst as the foundation for their incredible detail. Some of their coasters and plates are even embellished with 24k gold or silver.
Because of how stunning each one looks, they make great presentation pieces for your guests or even for yourself!
‘Statement’ items are on a roll this season! From necklaces to winter sweaters, we already covered a bunch of items that will grab anyone’s attention. But when it comes to statement clutches, this one takes the top spot this year. Designed by Sylvia Toledano, the ‘X-Pop Girl Swarovski crystal-embellished’ clutches are a great way to add some sparkle to your evening out.
Just look at how artistically these vibrant colors are used to create the image of a beautiful girl. Each of these clutches are embellished with Swarovski crystals by hand.
The X-Pop Girl clutch collection is priced at $2165 and is available at Net-a-Porter. Sylvia Toledano also has an official website (here). Alhough her site is hard to navigate, you can check her exclusive clutch collection there.
This is especially true when it comes to Christmas gift ideas. From a timeless Burberry scarf with a bit of flare to the ultimate Hermes Birkin bag, here are a few things any woman would love to have. When your significant other has trouble deciding what to get you, just tell them to choose anything from any of our Lovika lists!
It’s amazing to see how Fendi, over and over again, wins women’s hearts with their unique and appealing design ideas. Every time we see any of their collections, we have to have it then and there.
Here we feature a few beautifully crafted furry bangles and chokers by Fendi. These exotic pieces are made of premium materials such as crocodile leather, precious stones, and fox fur. If you are looking for unique statement jewelry, this will make a great addition to your collection.
