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Need a new way to make your fringe look even hotter for any nighttime occasion? Steal these bun-styling ideas from the likes of Bella Heathcote, Krysten Ritter, and Lea Michele, then. The bun is quickly becoming a go-to red-carpet updo because it can be polished and neat (like Bella's chignon) or a little messy (as with Krysten's high-on-top ballet bun). But one way to really stand out with this Read more
Yesterday, we asked readers to show us your buns — we're talking hair, of course. Instagram was filled with sky-high buns, topknots, and chignons; as you can see, some readers were creative with their accessories. We saw headbands, feathers, and braids that added extra pizzazz to this hair trend. Some styles were strategically arranged, while others were messy and whimsical. This is just a Read more
Updos and braids are a combination made in formal-hair heaven, but they usually only work one of a few ways: wound around in a chignon, pinned up in a milkmaid braid, or French braided back. At The Lorax premiere, though, Taylor Swift stunned the crowd with a messy, textured braid/low chignon combination that was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. In practice, it actually seems pretty easy to Read more
Rihanna goes blond for Elle — Styleite 10 common makeup mistakes that leave you looking older — Real Simple DIY blush is easier than you think — Stylelist Is lengthy hair out of fashion at long last? — Glo Try this easy messy bun — Elle & Blair The link between how you feel about your hair and mental health — Refinery 29 A new eyeliner to love — The Cut Katy Perry goes Read more
Shailene Woodley was a vision in lilac Marchesa on the Golden Globes red carpet, but she opted for something more minimalist-chic for the post-ceremony festivities. Showing up to the InStyle afterparty in a black, one-shoulder, floor-length number, she did nothing in the way of accessories, choosing instead to rock pink nail polish, a low messy bun, and comfort-minded toe shoes. What's the Read more
People toss around the terms "bun" and "chignon" a lot, but are the two interchangeable? No, actually, at least not in English. "Chignon" is the French word for bun, but in its American and British usage, it's an abbreviated term, originating from the phrase "chignon du cou," or "bun at the nape of the neck." With the shortening and misappropriation of the French, it's easy to see why there's so Read more
Fab reader thepennypinchingpreppy certainly knows how to wear her preppy style well and this time 'round, it's pared down and daytime chic. We're loving how she mixed a white-and-blue checkered button down with a hot pink cardigan on top and opted for black skinnies on the bottom. Her high messy bun, hint of chunky jewelry peeking out, and — our personal Fall favorite — wool smoking slippers Read more
There are many reasons to love the minimalism trend this Fall. Just a few key pieces can instantly lend a directional appeal toward any look, and in this case, less is definitely more. To help you get on your minimal way, we handpicked 10 key pieces — ranging from asymmetric wrap skirts to the perfect modern clutch — for you to invest in this season. Before you start shopping, listen up to Read more
As Rachel Zoe's beauty guru on The Rachel Zoe Project (Tuesdays at 9 p.m.), Joey Maalouf is the man responsible for maintaining the stylist's signature beachy waves and ubiquitous red lipstick look. And while Maalouf has been a hair and makeup artist since he was 15 years old, he's also been dabbling as a clothing stylist on the show. Rachel always surrounds herself with the liveliest of people, Read more
Olivia Wilde has been providing lots of creative hairstyle inspiration as of late, but it's the simplistic elegance of her latest look that will have you going back to it time and time again. For the Butter premiere yesterday at the Toronto Film Festival, celebrity stylist David Babaii For Couture Colour created this fresh, texturized bun for Olivia, using Audrey Hepburn as inspiration. To get Read more
