The latest trend in yoga doesn’t involve contorting into pretzel shapes or even breaking a sweat for that matter. In fact, you can even do it at your desk, while sitting in traffic, or on a crowded subway platform. Called Face Yoga, this low impact “work out” isn’t intended to burn calories, but is supposed to exercise one’s facial muscles. A growing anti-aging trend, Face Yoga is being touted as a safer, pain-free, and low (to no) cost alternative to invasive wrinkle- and line-eradicating needles and knives.

Face Yoga’s “positions”, which include The Satchmo, Surprise Me, and Puppet Face, are reputed to smooth and lift one’s complexion, resulting in a youthful glow. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, check out The Yoga Face, an instructional guide written by Face Yoga trendsetter Annelise Hagen, who now even teaches the practice at NY Health and Racquet Club

Source:TrendCentral

We just got back from the fashion and retail frenzy that descends upon Las Vegas twice a year—namely MAGIC Marketplace, and the POOL and PROJECT trade shows. Now that all three operations run under the same umbrella company, Advanstar Communications, inc., thus diminishing any real threat of competition; each has come a little bit closer to reclaiming its original purpose: MAGIC focused on fashion for the masses, PROJECT presented designer denim and luxe indie labels, and POOL served as a platform for up-and-coming designers and creative collaboration. With so much to see and so little time, we directed our attention to the more fashion-forward PROJECT and POOL shows. Here are some spring ’08 collections that caught our eye…
PROJECT
EubiQ NY: This new menswear line marries the comfort and functionality of streetwear with refined, sophisticated design. The subtle tones and attention to detail are representative of some of the hottest looks to come.

Distilled: The clothing designed by this fashion and art collective is even cooler than it looks—each piece is only one of 300. We have a feeling that these limited edition duds will be high in demand come spring, as those in the know will want to emulate the preppy geek chic style that this collection exudes.

Covet: An evergreen favorite, Covet’s collections continue to impress. The handcrafted unisex line is setting new standards of style, making sustainable fashion so cool, one can’t help but covet it.

Social Atelier: The design duo behind the seams, both with backgrounds in clothing design and production, recently combined their expertise to launch a “socially active” lifestyle brand that stands to educate, inspire…and make people look good. The début “Think Future” line features limited edition, organic cotton t-shirts adorned with “awareness messaging” addressing global social. A percentage of proceeds from each season go towards non-profit organizations aligned with social and environmental causes.

POOL
Idol Radec: The creative minds behind this menswear line coined the term “fashletic” to describe their forthcoming spring collection, and we couldn’t have said it any better ourselves. Inspired by the privileges that come with youth, the pieces are stylish yet sporty, refined yet carefree, and classic yet distinctly modern.

S(eco)nd: This sustainable style showcase that debuted at Pool proved that eco chic has come a long way. Where some of our favorite eco- mavens like Linda Loudermilk and the gals behind Velvet Leaf helped drive awareness towards some new sustainable style setters, such as Nicole Bridger, Ryann and Manimal.

Source: TrendCentral

We all have that notorious pair of shoes that, despite how rough they look or how horrible they smell, we refuse to discard, simply because their comfort is irreplaceable. Now there is a practical and stylish way to transfer that comfortable feeling from one shoe to another, therefore preventing the “skin” of either pair from wearing out too soon. This innovative footwear system consists of two interchangeable parts: an outer shell/sole known as the “skin” and a flexible inner foot form that fits into the skin known as the “bone”. The best thing about these comfortable shoes is that they look super-dooper stylish with a ’shazam’ flash of chic. Skins Footwear  has finally got the comfort-style mix right…bring on the 2008 collection we want to be shod by you!  Skins Footwear is definately a brand that should be seen on everyone’s feet and …at (capsule) and inside every fashion magazine. Hurray - we like these!

Related links: Run! The shoe police are chasing Saltwater Crocs

The first (capsule), took place last week in NYC. (capsule) is a new fashion event designed to bring the world’s most directional independent GEN NOW menswear designers, super premium street wear and lifestyle brands together under one roof for the very first time. Presenting a highly-edited capsule of collections from around the world, (capsule) reflects the look of the new consumer and presents a fresh approach to the fashion tradeshow.

It proved to be everything a trade show typically is not: intimate, casual, and wholesome in feel. From the food to the music, it felt a little like showing clothes at a friend’s loft party—and that’s a good thing! The space, Angel Orensanz Center, a historical 19th century synagogue which is now a cultural and educational center, was a welcome change from more traditional conference centers. Adding to the laidback vibe, simple homemade sandwiches provided sustenance for the attendees, while the music was, just as (capsule) promised, a familiar mix of tunes ranging from The Shins to Serge Gainsbourg. Instead of impersonal booths, all the designers were given garment racks. We hope to see more trade shows take this community-minded approach in the future.

As for the wares, it was hard to pick just a few to tell you about but these are four that really caught the eye of TRENDCENTRAL:

Super Sunglasses: Recently featured in the July issue of I-D magazine, this Italian sunglasses company promises to be a hit. Similar in design to the iconic Wayfarer style trendsetters have been sporting the past year, Super Sunglasses are available in bright colors and are exceptional in quality, as well. Handmade in Italy with Zeiss lenses, they can be found in such trend savvy stores as Fred Segal in LA, Steven Alan in New York, and Colette in Paris.

Toy Me: The Italian connection continued with Toy Me, a Milan-based male jewelry line that showed silver pieces ranging from racecar and sunglasses pendants to dice cufflinks.

Clae: Regarded as a pioneer in the “athleisure” footwear movement, Clae has returned to market after a brief absence. The shoes have both a timeless and sporty appeal and are available in diverse materials such as full grain leather and cruelty-free hemp. A small collection is available in influential shops, including Reed Space in NYC, Arrive in Miami, and Scott Hill in LA.

Ksubi: Formerly known as Tsubi, this Australian street clothing line is best known for their superskinny denim favored by young Hollywood. Pushing the color envelope, Ksubi has introduced drainpipe denim in intense, saturated colors like mustard yellow. Also soon to be a trend in denim if Ksubi has anything to do with it is extremely faded or bleached denim.

Source * Official Website and TrendCentral

 Bookmark the the tips from the GLAM SQUAD at STYLE STUDIO.

Lots of fun! and no “Colour me Beautiful” and dated formula’s, rather its ‘dressing like you mean it’.

Watch their video , read their ra-ra.

‘If you love fashion - Dress like you mean it!’

http://lifestyle.msn.com/stylestudio

 For more about GLAM SQUAD we have been reading Nick Verreos’ blog “This week MSN’s Style Studio was officially launched! I am so excited to announced that I am part of a very glamorous Glam Squad. Take a little dash of What Not To Wear and Queer Eye For The Straight Girl and add a healthy dose of any magazine’s “tips” section on make-up, hair and fashion, shake it up, and VOILA! Fashion Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is SERVED!!!!”
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We love the idea of seasonal wardrobes, but having them in different countries or states well thats sheer decadence of the most fabulous kind. (Not your old gear that still hangs in your childhood bedroom, & only makes a comeback during a home visit).

Well the news in from self storage centre Tankar Storage (Southern Highlands, Australia) is they have had enough requests from Australians living abroad and city folk with an ‘oh so chic’ country pad - for  ‘a small space to hang their transit wardrobe’ that they thought it was time to act and follow the lead of one of their storage clients. 

So here’s the scoop. A couple of years ago, a global nomad and long term storer, insisted on redorating his storage space (which incidentaly he has 3, - for excess cars, tired-of-at- the-moment furniture and more) into a luxury Walk-in Robe for his winter and rotating shirt collection. The amused vendors of this fine storage solution must have told a few of their clients and other best dressed, because over the past 7 months they have retro-fitted 5 of their smallest dust free cells into camphor infused closets. And who is asking for these lux wardobe extensions inclusive of full length mirror? Welcome to 2007 - they are preened straight up and down men!

Should we be using this information to predict the next big trend in fashionable living? Because I wouldn’t mind some of that space myself, for my shoes at least.

 Goodness girls and boys - only those with growing pains (children) are cut some slack for wearing ankle freezers. ‘Ankle  freezers’ are pants that are too short for one’s shoe heel, hence the pant rises above and beyond the ankle when one walks.

The other pant length faux pas, yes you guessed it - street sweepers. Pants so long that they offer the wearer another occupation.

Calling all pant wearers: the perfect length will depend upon the shoe heel height you want to wear with them. So if you are wearing a pair of heeled boots and the hem finishes at the top of the heel, then they are too short! You must head back to your wardrobe and change, if your can’t resolve the length thing with different shoes or pants, you had better go shopping (for new pants or shoes).  Should you continue with your short pant look, you will forever more look like you have had a sudden growth spurt or be known as only owning  one pair of shoes or pants.

Our Rules:

1. You must commit to a pant length and the heel height that you will wear with them. If you are planning jeans and ballet flats - your jeans with this shoe will be cut shorter length and visa-versa when sprucing up in spectacular heals.

2. Jeans are the only pants that can cope with a little gravel rash. They can graze the pavement but never drag and sweep it.

3. Wearing straight/ wide/ boot / flared pants. Show the toe of your shoe, the hem length should finish with a 1/3-1/4 of the heel exposed. This will keep your legs looking gloriously long. The pant must fall smooth over the foot, if its bunching or covering the entire shoe, its too long. 

4.  Should your pants be cuffed - keep the finished length as close to the tarmac as you can and wear a wedge heel unless you want to fall arse-over-tit.

5. The narrow jeanis super long. Rouching at the ankle, so you will need plenty of length. Suitable for any heel height - but they definetly look better with flats.

6. Stove pipe/ cigarette  pants must have a finished length between the top and base of the ankle bone.

7. If you cross your legs and your pants show more than an inch of sock, hose or skin they are too short.

8. Unless of course you are wearing capri / collot pants - the hem should finish mid calf. If they finish an inch 1/2 above the ankle, you will look short and dumpy - even with heals.

PERFECT Length Pants                                                                          

SHORT Pants

Pants shown here are selected from Smartbargains.   

1.  Button up your shirt, all the way up to the top bottom. Now slide two fingers between your neck and collar. They should fit comfortably. Not your fist!
2. When you move your arm in a dress shirt, the sleeves should be long enough so that cuffs do not ride up your wrist.
3. The cuffs of your shirt should just be tight enough that they do not hang over your hand. You should not be able to slip into shirt sleeves without first undoing buttons on the cuff. (Don’t wear a big thick divers watch beneath any cuff – keep it slim!)
4. Make sure your shirt is comfortable and not too tight, check that the shirt does not pull uncomfortably across the shoulders, chest or waist.
5. Check the buttons of your shirt; they should be secure, no loose threads and well-placed with no gaping holes exposing your chest hair or waist. (Anyway you should always wear a shirt -T, it will make any shirt sit better and absorb any excess s-w-e-a-t)
6. To check the proper shirt length of your shirt, raise your arms and make sure that shirt tail does not come out of your pants. Remember tuck the shirt tails between your legs as you pull up your pants.

MORE Tips for even a better fit:

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We recently pulled together a bespoke shopping style guide for one seriously cashed up Singaporean fashionista. From 5 days of unlimited-line-of-credit she reports these 10 stores as her favs:

Tess and Carlos
20 Brattle Street, Cambridge 617 864 8377
A fashion connoisseurs dream – expensive, well stocked ivy league territory. Prada to Collette Dinnigan.

Diesel
116 Newbury Street 617 437 7344
Sleek menswear, because Diesel does it better for men. Bold and in your face for Boston.

Edge
115 Kingston Street 617 482 0459
Geoffrey B. Small’s designer concept store

Flat of the Hill
60 Charles Street 617 619 9977
One of those to die for gift shops – expect to shell plenty of cash. Expect cute and quirky individual designs.

Gretta Luxe
94 Central Street - Wellesley or Westin Hotel/ Copley Place at 10 Huntington Avenue 781 237 7010
Gretchen Monahan has luxury beauty and fashion boutiques in theBoston area. The Grettacole Day Spa and Salon provides head to toe make-overs using top-end products.

Twentieth Century Limited
73 Charles Street 617 742 1031
This shop is a stylists dream. Its vintage with history. (and it doesn’t smell)

Wish
49 Charles Street 617 227 0170
This is a pretty girl closet – a little fru-fru, but if you like the little girl act – go!

Louis Boston
234 Berkeley Street 617 262 6100
Shall we just say – the opitome of good dressing for the man and his woman New England style x Paul Smith

Jasmine/Sola
333 Newbury Street 617 536 6697
Very Fresh – plenty of New York – expect street to high fashion

Koo de Kir
65 Chestnut Street 617 723 8111
This is an interesting home shop. Things in here probably fill many editorial pages

 New York Fashion Week has finally wrapped, and while the temperature dipped well below freezing, the cold helped to keep TREND CENTRAL excited about next season’s chilly weather trends. There were no drastic changes from the past few seasons, with many of the trends sticking around, or slightly evolving

Here is a breakdown of the strongest trends from last week: