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Hottest Summer Hair Styles

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

People are always obsessed with their hair or lack there of. This is why people who cut hair professionally have such rich success. At the same time, products and procedures that promise to bring hair back also enjoy great success. There are almost as many styles of hair do’s as there are people. Knowing what the current trends are can help a person remain relevant and up to date. This helps to provide a person with confidence since they then know that their hair looks good. This also helps to add the finishing touches to a person’s appearance, bringing everything together.

Women: Ladies, you do not neglect your time picking out a wardrobe and applying make-up, please do not neglect your hair any longer. The current trends include that long hair with a sleek shine to it. This is not accomplished by tying the whole mess into a sloppy pony tail as you rush out the door. Instead, consider putting a texturing cream in your hair and leaving it down. This creates a more sultry appearance that is appropriate for both the work environment and the night life.

Not everyone can wear long hair. For those who prefer the medium length styles, remember that retro is still in. Stick to classic styles. The medium length hair can be made more daring by adding splashes of color, such as red highlights. The tussled look for medium length hair is not a good idea because it simply looks not brushed, rather than sultry or daring.

Short hair can also be very stylish. Using the texturing creams and a gel, you can create a great and fashionable spiky style. The sleek look is also in for the short hair, with bobs being a big hit. If highlighting short hair, keep the highlights blocky and limited. If the highlights are all over, the short hair will make it look as though your hair is that color rather than being highlighted with another color as the base.

Men: You are not off the hook. If you are going to shave you head, please leave a little bit of hair on top. The clean shaven head only looks good on a few people. Instead consider a little bit of hair on your head. Fades are all the rage, with longer hair on top and shorter hair on the back and sides of the head. This can be played down for work by leaving it without any product and then made sexy with a little bit of gel, spiking the hair on top. Long hair is not necessarily a good idea for guys and the mullet is so out. Please, either long or short, not both. You cannot have work in front and party in the back.

Self Expression & Fashion Easily Attained with Interchangeable Belt Buckles

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

So you are looking to really up your fashion tastes, your image, and the overall appearance and appeal of your exterior, huh? While there are many different ways that people can go about redoing their fashion getups – especially in a day and age where one can easily shop online for nearly anything and everything they could ever desire that is fashion related and get great prices – an interchangeable belt buckle is perhaps a very easy way to start adding some real flare to the outfits that you desire to wear! For one, most people—at least in my experience—have little tastes for their selection of belts and buckles. Don’t believe me? Do some ‘people watching’ the next time you are out and about, and I am ever so confident that you will be wholeheartedly convinced. Back on track here…a great belt buckle that can be swapped out can do wonders for any wardrobe, and here are three great reasons why this is so!

1. You can really add some spice to your outfits. If you are looking to change up the vibe and the theme of the attire you are wearing, adding that extra touch of a custom designer belt buckle will truly work some magic for you; it’s like that last accessory that people often forget to add.
2. If you have a belt that can use many different buckles, you have some seriously hot options to choose from. You can easily look over your selection of buckles as they grow, and get that outfit looking sheen and pristine by adding a must-have accessory to the mixture.
3. Lastly, a cool fashion staple that I have noticed is that many people – men for the most part – allow their shirts to hang ever so precariously over their designer belt buckles. This not only accents their midsection, but it draws the eyes to look up and down when someone is sizing them up; perhaps that person they may go out on a date with later on after striking up an invigorating conversation with them!

Sauce Presents A Pair Of Great Music Events

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

Sauce Spirits and Soundbar in Uptown on Lyndale and Lake is on the rise as one of the hip places to be in Minneapolis. The relatively new nightlife spot has quickly become one of my favorite spots to see music, grab a cocktail, or just chill in the bar. The trendy bar has a couple of music events this week that are worth checking out:

Local producer Big Cats! brings his rap crew The Tribe and Mally along with him to host Up In Here, a free hip-hop dance event going down Tuesday the 27th. The producer known for working with Guante and Sage Francis is on his way to becoming a well-known name locally, crafting introspective bangers for The Tribe’s mixtape and his own recent album of instrumentals, Loud That Shit!. His work has always displayed the drum machine rolls that shine light on a love for dirty rap, which there’s certain to be plenty of here. Come groove as Big Cats! and DJ Pete of The Tribe trade rowdy tunes all night, all with a happy hour til midnight.

The following night, Wednesday the 28th, Toki Wright brings back the monthly Galactic Soul Lounge, his established night of hip-hop, soul, R’n’B, jazz, reggae, and more. This night has a cover charge of $5, but offers a caliber of show that’s worth it. DJ Booka B is going to spin Earth, Wind and Fire tributes, while latin rappers Los Nativos, Twinkie Jiggles’ Heiruspecs jazz side-project Broken Orchestra, and up-and-coming rapper Yakub bring more noise with performances throughout the night.

Both events are 21+ with doors opening at 9:30 PM. Sauce Soundbar is located at 3001 Lyndale Ave S.

Wigs Are In!

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

Wigs are the hottest new thing in the fashion world. While I would hope that no one actually dresses like Lady Gaga in real life, Katy Perry is known for her good fashion sense and great looks. Both of them have a single fashion feature that they share that I have to applaud, the wig. There are some real benefits to wearing a wig as opposed to actually getting your hair styled in that particular fashion.

Wigs offer a lot of options of the individual wearing them. They offer the chance to change the hair color; style and the wigs even allow the person to take on a new personality for a short period of time. The wigs are the answer for messy hair days and the sudden desire to do something crazy. They offer all this, without compromising one’s professional job or hair quality.

Wigs come in a couple different styles. There are the cheap wigs that simply slip over a person’s head with their normal hair pulled up under the wig. There are also wigs that adhere to the skin on a person’s face and neck, appearing more natural. Both of these wigs can be worn outside without much risk of them falling off, although the one that has an adhesive is less likely to fall of than the one without.
When wearing a wig, there are a couple things to consider. The first is that the wig itself fits. There are some wigs that are one size fits all, and these do not fit most people well. If you are going to wear a wig out as a fashion statement, make it a sophisticated statement and wear a wig that actually fits well. Buy a wig that complements your face and skin and eye color. Wigs come in a wide range of colors and styles, and they can even be professionally styled and colored to match your desires. Take advantage of this when picking out a wig. Always check for lose hairs when wearing a wig. Nothing screams bad taste as much as lock of natural hair falling out from under a wig.

Wigs are not appropriate for work. They are for fun only, and should only be worn when you are around people you feel extremely confident around. If you are not confident around those you are with, you will obsess about the wig, and not be able to have fun. Wear it out with the girls first, then consider moving on to other people that you may know. Family also provides great people to wear the wig around first, as they will be honest and yet understanding to your normally playful nature.

Gym Fashions

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

With the push for people to be healthier and lose weight, there are more and more people going to the gym. In addition to people going to the gym, there are more companies creating gym fashions. There are some guidelines a person should consider when purchasing clothing for the gym. These guidelines not only help to keep you looking good, but also help to keep you safe and healthy while at the gym.

A person should not be overly exposed when working out at the gym. This means that they should wear a shirt, shorts and shoes at the gym. This is not only because it is mandatory by law, but because it is safer. There are a lot of germs that can be spread through the contact with gym equipment. The most serious of these is the Staph bacteria. Wearing clothing that covers your body helps to prevent an infection of this bacteria.

When picking out gym clothing, look for pieces that fit your body. The pieces should not overly baggy because this can cause the clothing to snag on the gym equipment. This can hurt you by throwing the weights off balance or not allowing you to set the weights down properly. The pieces should not be overly tight as they will hinder your movements and can cut off circulation to muscles that are demanding more blood to keep functioning.

Sports bras are not acceptable clothing pieces to wear without a shirt. I know that men may like the way they look and a woman should be allowed to show off her sculpted abs, but they are dangerous and inappropriate. The sports bra does not adequately protect the body from viruses and bacteria that is on the exercise equipment. In addition to being a dangerous piece, it leaves very little to the imagination. It can give the impression of a loose woman, even when that’s not the truth.

Short shorts are not acceptable for anyone, man or woman. These short shorts do not cover the legs well enough to protect the body from anything that might be on the exercise equipment. In addition, they simply are not flattering on anyone. Same goes for the skin tight shorts that people wear. Consider wearing something that looser and a little longer at the gym. It will hide areas that you are working on improving and add a little bit of interest to an outfit.

The material of the gym clothing is also very important. The pieces should be made out of a breathable material. The idea of sweat bags and non-breathable clothing may help a person lose weight, but it is all water weight. Breathable material will help a person stay hydrated because it does not cause excessive sweating and it will help a person focus on the exercises being done, rather than the sweat coming off them. Cotton and spandex mixes tend to work great.

Name brands are nice to have; however, they are not necessary at the gym. Having a name brand shirt and shorts will not make you any more of an athlete as having comfortable and cheap clothing. Consider this, you are just going to sweat and work out in the clothing. You can do that and look good in a $10 dollar piece as you can in a $100 dollar piece. It is the end result you are going after, not the outfit. So long as you are appropriately dressed, wearing Danskin over Nike will not matter.

Friday At First Avenue: Bassgasm 2

July 27, 2010 by IamMoody

Back in February, First Avenue was taken over by the insane dance extravaganza known as Bassgasm: The historic downtown nightclub opened up all 5 of its stages to big name DJs like Derrick Carter, DJ Dieselboy and DJ Vaski, along with countless others in a range of genres, blasting hard and heavy club beats out of the 52 speaker wall. Fans of dubstep, psytrance, minimal dance, techno and dance music in general were treated to an all night party in one of the best concert venues in town.

That was only 5 months ago, but already Bassgasm rolls through for a second go this Friday. Last year’s event was packed to the walls with beautiful people in every room, and the “Wall Of Bass” sound system was so intense that parts of the ceiling started to fall. If that sounds like your kind of party, First Avenue is the place to be tomorrow night. The $20 ticket price ($15 for advance tickets) might seem steep, but for the amount of DJs you’ll see and the craziness of the event, it’s well worth it.

The night promises to be one to remember, a full nine hours of dance mayhem unlike anything else except the first time around. This year brings out folks like Brooklyn’s Tommie Sunshine, the master of the house remix, Los Angeles’ Heavygrinde, spinning West Coast electro, Hulk bringing the live dubstep intensity, and local boy Soviet Panda, behind the popular hipster dance night Too Much Love – and countless others. Click here for the full list of performers: