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30Oct/092

Advice from KatyaUK: October 30, 2009

29Oct/090

Tamara’s Jimmy Choo Taste for H&M

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I just read an article in Elle Magazine about Tamara Mellon who is a president and founder of Jimmy Choo. It made me think that even if you come from money, its not always easy to get ahead of everybody else, be successful, happy and at the same time look amazing. Something must be wrong. Tamara's life has given me an inspiration that if you desire something, you would always reach your dreams, you just need to want it very badly & be strong.


Fighting with family, getting divorce and loosing closest person, in her case, was her father, pushed her to do more & succeeded in her life. Her little daughter and her place on Park Ave in NYC are the only places for her personal getaway.

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In her new role as a designer for H&M, Tamara Mellon has shown us that you do not know need to spend thousands on a great pair of shoes or chic accessory. It is important to have a taste and believe in your style. Her newest collection is priced from $49 to $249 which is affordable for most of us. If you would like a little taste of that chic stiletto or studded purse, stop by H&M or shop the store online.

**Shop Now** Jimmy Choo for H&M

28Oct/090

Banana Republic’s Locket Bib

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Planning to wear a tank top with simple pair of pants or skirt in order to have a great outfit for dinner or just an outing with friends? Banana Republic has shown that they are capable of satisfying your need by creating this beautiful piece of jewelry which looks like it can be priced at least $200. I was surprised when I found out that it is currently on sale for $44.99 on bananarepublic.com. If you are in the mood to have a little fun shopping, please visit the site to purchase this piece of jewelry. Happy Shopping!

**Shop Now** Banana Republic Necklace

26Oct/091

Hair Care Recipes for Beautiful Hair

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Olive Oil Hair Mask or Pack
Mix 5 tablespoon of olive oil with 2 eggs. Apply thoroughly to hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes rinse well.

Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask -1
Mix 2 tablespoon honey with 3 tablespoon olive oil. Apply thoroughly to hair. Cover hair with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes shampoo and rinse well.

Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask -2
After you shampoo your hair, pour 1 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar through hair and massage and rinse with water. Apply your usual conditioner and wash with water. It will remove all the dirt and your hair will be shine sparkling. Do not repeat this method before 2 weeks.


Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask
Grind fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. This paste is good for all types of hair problems, viz. dandruffs, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, split hair, etc.

Hair Rinse for soft and shiny hair
Mix 1 Tbsp of following herbs with enough boiling water and let it stand for 1/2 an hour. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and mix well. Shampoo your hair. Pour mixture over hair repeatedly. Vinegar will seal the hair cuticle.

Use the herbs as following:
For hair general care: rosemary leaves, nettle, burdock root, elder flowers
For dry hair: chamomile flowers, comfrey root, nettle, elder flowers
For oily hair: lemon peel, peppermint, lemongrass

Shining Hair
Mix juice of one fresh orange, water, 1 tablespoon Honey and a few drops (5-7) of sandalwood oil. Use as an after-shampoo rinse.
Beat two eggs in a tablespoon of milk and apply on your hair. Rinse your hair after 5-7 minutes to get an instant shining.
Add a 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water and rinse your hair.

For Damaged Hair
Mash a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil and massage into hair. Leave it for about 15 minutes. Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition.

Falling Hair, Hair Loss
Rub Indian gooseberry (Amla) into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, it will stop hair falling.
Eat a protein rich diet including green leafy vegetables, carrots, mango, dried apricots, whole grain cereals, sprouts, lentils in the daily diet for the hair loss and falling hair.

Split End Hair
Split ends in hair are caused when they are damaged by strong shampoo or heat from hair dryer. Following are some cures for spit hair.

Make a pack by beating 1 egg yolk in a mixture of 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp honey. Massage on hair in thoroughly and then wrap head with shower cap for half an hour. Wash.
Massage hair and scalp with warm olive oil and wrap head with shower cap and leave for overnight or for 8-10 hours. Wash.
You can alternately do the following:
Take 1/2 cup olive oil in 1/2 cup boiling water in a bottle and put its cap. Shake the bottle vigorously. Massage thoroughly in hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave for 1/2 hour, then wash. Take care of your hands and head because the water is hot.
Oil your hair twice a week with coconut oil mixed with fresh lime juice.
It is always better to keep the split end trimmed, otherwise, they may split further up the hair.

Frizzy Hair
Make an after-shampoo rinse by mixing one tablespoon of honey to a liter of water. Use it after every hair wash with your usual shampoo.

Greasy Hair
Greasy hair are mainly due to becoming sebaceous glands overactive. You should avoid too much brushing of hair. Wash your hair frequently with a nourishing shampoo.

For more details, please visit Hair Care Recipes

25Oct/090

In Love with the L.A.M.B. Bootie

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My new finding is L.A.M.B. Jenner Bootie in Black.


Most of the times you would not consider wearing something with the description like printed haircalf, checkered with zipper. Sounds a bit strange but if you look at this bootie, you would fall in love with it right away. It would be perfect to wear it with pants, skirts and even dresses. I see that anything would go with that black/white bootie stiletto, even some of the drastic color combinations like green, purple and yellow. Printed leather sole makes the bootie look extremely chic, high quality and stylish. It was been added to my MUST HAVE list for the Fall and even Spring season.

**Shop Now** L.A.M.B. Bootie

22Oct/090

Best of Boston 2009 Clothing Boutique

Living in Boston for many years now, I always wondered which shop would be the one that you can have fun shopping & explore many options for a great outfit or unique accessory. There is Nieman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, there is also Barneys. They are huge and they are not as personal as small boutiques can get. Boston Magazine is really good at picking local Best Of the Best spots. This time they have announced that Stil is Best of Boston 2009 Clothing Boutique. Do I agree with it? I am not sure.


Probably I can relate to some of its designer clothing and handbags. Its location is perfect just right in Back Bay. Stil's main brands are Paul Smith, Poleci, Noir and others. Its selection of merchandise has certainly surprised us with its rear picks. Please stop by when you are in the neighborhood to see what Still has to offer. By the way, it was also a Best of Boston Clothing Boutique in 2007 and 2008. Happy Shopping!

**Shop Now** Stil

21Oct/093

My Etsy Store Introduction – Happy Times!

Hello, All,

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I would like you to visit my new online store on Etsy.com. I have decided that I need to start creating my own accessories how I see them in my imaginary mind with a fashionista taste. I think each piece represents little bit of my character meaning simple, easy, outgoing & fun loving with little bit of a complicated twist. I hope you all will join the "club" and start shopping with KatyaUK. My own KatyaUK online store is in the process of being updated and is on its way. Whatever is there right now is for you to buy... so do not hesitate to visit it under Shop Now.

**Shop Now** KatyaUK Etsy Shop

Thank you for your support!

Happy Shopping!

19Oct/090

Slater Mixed for Gladiator’s Taste

Some of the great finds of the seasons have been drawn upon designer Dana Lorenz who has created her own line of jewelry and luxury accessories called FALLON . I must say she has some of the unique pieces which have caught my eye before on the pages of Charm & Chain. Her creations are "bold fashion statements that always seem flow in the direction of the runways". Dana's background is in petry as well as art with drawbacks to her education from School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Iowa.


My favorite ones are in the above pictures which made of "glass and vintage Lucite cabochons, pyramid studs, and bright stones adorn these brass, rose gold, sterling, and gunmetal trinkets, sometimes complimented by chunky chains and even fabric to complete the look". I could not have summarized it better due to their complicated design and materials used. Please prefer below for her other jewelry pieces with an unique story to tell in each piece. That’s why her pricey tag comes out to $200.00 per necklace. So worth it though!

Please enjoy shopping and keep us posted on your purchases.

**Shop Now** FALLON

17Oct/090

“Pleasant Surprise” for Spring 2010

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I was amazed when I opened this page and glanced at the fresh preview of CHANEL Spring season handbag collection 2010. This is something I would call a "pleasant surprise"! My favorite tweet, flowers and amazing color combination is all I asked of Karl Lagerfeld for years.


Thank you to PurseBlog to provide me with the first look. I am definitely starting to save some extra $$$ starting now since I would be spending a lot of time in the Chanel Boutique next season.

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Images are courtesy of Style.com. Please visit PurseBlog to take a closer look at other handbags in this collection. I am Twitting about it as well... by the way, join my Twitter under KatyaUK!

16Oct/090

Tory Burch Sale upto 70% OFF

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**Shop Now** Tory Burch