Sunday, November 8, 2009

MTV Fashion Hits and Misses

It’s not easy getting dolled up for the Red Carpet. Sure, you could make a few calls to round up your “army” of make-up artists, hair stylists and yoga masters to whip you into shape – but that’s not enough. It takes more than just proving that you’re not anorexic. It’s knowing enough about about yourself and what’s in this season to avoid the fiery darts of the critics and fashion police wannabes out there.

Unfortunately, some celebs seemed to have not been paying attention in Fashion 101 at the MTV Asia Awards. UrbanWire rates how they fared on the Red Carpet.

First to grace the Red Carpet were VJs Utt, Denise and JuJu.

VJ Utt’s cute black bow tie nearly got lost on his black shirt. He flaunted a ‘currypuff’-like hairdo, which was a rather smart move, considering that he needed the extra height to not be dwarfed by his fellow taller VJs. We prefer his chic button-down vest to the bland white and black outfit that he chose for the press conference the day before the awards. It was overall a harlequin-like look that made Utt look perfecteven when he was screaming. (See the shocked fan at the background.) His high-cut black sneakers, however, glared at us beneath his tailor-cut pants. Despite his efforts to elongate his body, the sneakers actually make his legs look shorter. Back to square one! Overall, it was not a very heightening experience.

VJ Denise dared to stand out with her multi-tiered purple chiffon dress. Flowy and fresh, it reflected Denise’s cheerful nature and glowing skin. The printed material though, is a tricky one to wear because the prints might not have achieved the same young look if it had been worn by someone else. However, kudos to Denise who pulled it off charmingly, with a matching scarf tied around her neck. The thinness of the dress hugged her silhouette, hiding her lines thus making her seem even thinner than she is. We love this more than the Versace one-shoulder short black dress she wore for the press conference. Check out her large hoop earrings – simplicity at its best.

Wavy hairstyles tips for men

I can say from experience that wavy hair can be just as much a blessing as it can be a nightmare. If your like me and your hair ranges from wavy to curly frizzy especially on those hot and humid days, you know how much of a pain it can be. The trick is not to fight with wavy hair, and not to tease it because you'll swear it gets mad at you! Instead try working with what you have and take the time to know how to treat your tresses. Be sure to go for hairstyles that emphasize your features

1. COLD WATER- Believe it or not, when you have wavy or curly hair the best thing to do is wash it with cold water, it revives your hair.

#2. SEA SALT- Want to look like you just came from the beach? Try adding 1 tbsp of sea salt to one of those spray bottles, it'll give you a look like no other, your hair will look beautiful and natural.

#3. MOUSSE IT UP- After you've washed your hair, put some mousse on your towel and rub it into your hair, this will make your waves flow beautifully! I had a hairdresser do this to my hair a few times and I now repeat it after every wash and I find my hair has went from frizzy to healthy looking.

#4. GIVE THE BRUSH THE OLYMPIC TOSS- Use your fingers to style this prevents breakage and wavy hair is more susceptible to doing what you want. Use some styling wax as this will help to prevent frizz and help to define waves and curls.

#5. BLOW DRYING- If you happen to blow dry your hair be sure to use a diffuser! Blow dry your hair upside down. If you can, try allowing your hair to dry naturally.

#6. LOWLIGHTS/HIGHLIGHTS- When you have wavy or curly hair, having lowlights or highlights can make a real difference because they emphasize waves more. Do keep in mind that layered cuts add definition to your style.

#7. DO YOUR HOMEWORK- Get hairstyling magazines, see your stylist, be sure to get a style that suits you. Everyone has a different facial structure and body type, what looks good on Angelina Jolie may not look good on you. Try to incorporate styles and make your own style. Keep in mind that the stylists are who make the stars look beautiful so don't be afraid to try something new, you may very well come out with a new style that everyone else will want!

Keep in mind that when you have wavy hair, that most people would kill for it! Yes it can get frizzy and even sometimes annoying but if you really keep these tips in mind, your sure to be happy with the tresses you were born with. ;)