Beatrilicious is Back! So are Harem Pants!

Would you wear the Harem Pants trend?

After 10,000 years, Beatrilicious is back in contributing something to Askmewhats! I had so many things to share, so many thoughts in my mind I wanted to share for so long but I didn't have the time to sit and organize it all! But hey, it's better late than never, right?

Harem pants is like the MC Hammer pants we all knew back in the 90's. Just a trivia, MC Hammer was a famous rapper in the early 90's. I think he was a contemporary of Vanilla Ice, who popularized the infamous Ice Ice Baby! hahaha But if you aren't familiar with it, you can just imagine Princess Jasmine's outfit in the Disney animated movie Aladdin. It is often defined as "baggy pants which goes fitted at the ankle area, with side flaps on the hip that button at the waiste area". But this trend is taking a different direction now compared as seen in the Spring/Summer and Fall 2009 runway collections of several designers. Some celebrities have been caught with this trend. Are you brave enough to join the harem bandwagon?

Here are some tips in wearing harem pants should you decide to embrace the trend:

1. Don't wear it with flats. It's best to wear them if you have gladiator heels or chunky heels.
2. Don't pair it with a busy top such as those with ribbons, ruffles, etc. Stick to a basic and plain one because the attention has to be with the harem pants.
3. Keep the top fitted to achieve a balanced look and to make it flattering.

Take the cue from Beyonce, Sienna Miller, and Dianne Kruger who were spotted wearing their harems.

**photo from Stylebakery.com

**photo from peoplestylewatch

With the recession, we all have to be practical in spending and be a certified recessionista! If we can get the same look for less, why splurge right? (I’m Nikki’s clone in being a princess of good buys! ) For all those readers living in the Philippines, I’m sharing a little secret of mine! You can raid your nearest SM Department Store, which has a wide variety of harem pants to choose from for only…. 599 pesos or around USD $12! It’s definitely a steal, right?! Here’s a picture for you to see what it lools like. Shanna also wore her harem pants she uncovered from her closet way before.

Thanks to Nikki for doing our Barbie pink inspired makeup

BIG THANKS to Ms. Sophia for taking our photos wholeheartedly using her ever reliable camera phone during our lunch break hahaha!

Some really can’t stand this trend and find it weird
while some can see themselves wearing one.
So the million dollar question is:

To wear or not to wear?

XOXO,
Beatrilicious

Beatrilicious' Corner: The "Braid-y" Show

A follow up on my first post. Just previously, I shared with you beauties out there the "headband" trend. Now, you can try this one if you are more experimental with your looks – the braids!

Gracie of Glitz & Glamour, you were asking on other alternatives since you can’t handle the headband, I think you can try braiding your hair instead! Lots of ways, and styles you can try on. One tip I learned is that braids will stay longer if you do not condition your hair, because the tendency is that it will easily slip from the grip.

The braid trend has been spotted on young hollywood’s tresses lately, which includes Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson just last Friday! (see pics below). The Oscars 2008 red carpet also showcased the braided up-do courtesy of Jessica Alba and Anne Hathaway. I’m a real sucker for chick flicks on the boob tube (a.k.a Gossip Girl and The Hills) so I always see Lauren Conrad in her braids for the longest time already. She has done many versions from the braided headband to the soft braids on the side.

I’m going to share with you a couple of pictures I have during my last two out-of-town trips, sporting the braid! Now, get some elastic bands and make yours!

Lindsay Lohan as seen sporting this braid 'do ---

Beatrilicious version ---

Ashlee Simpson sporting a cute braid 'do with headband recently ---

Beatrilicious version ---

Want to checkout the first post of Beatrilicious for the Hottest Accessory for Spring/Summer? It's easy, just smile and click here


Your Beatrilicious, Bea

Beatrilicious' Corner: Spring/Summer 2008 hottest accessory: - The Headband!

Blame it on Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf, headbands are back and they are so hot at the moment for Spring/Summer 2008. Check the paparazzi photos of hollywood celebs and you will see them wearing headbands. Even the high fashion designers are coming up with their own versions of headbands to catch up with this trend (just take a look at Blair’s headband in the Season Finale of Gossip Girl. She’s wearing a Jennifer Behr pink headband) Not only they are stylish, they are your best defense against bad hair days or when you feel just like being very girly or “kikay”. Good thing about headbands is that, anyone can wear them from young girls, teens, young professionals, moms, and the list goes on. There are lots of headbands to choose from, ranging from thick, thin, studded, with ribbons, flowers, garters. You can just raid your own cabinet and see if you have stocked old headbands from before! Voila, instant style! Here are some headband styles you can choose from (here are my personal headbands from my cabinet so I won’t have to spend a single centavo just to get in style haha!)

• Sash Headbands – you can recycle the ribbons you get from your presents or buy one from a fabric store and you can instantly have a look that’s good to go! See Nicole Richie’s sash, similar to what Nikki used in her portfolio shoot (to check back, click here)

Beatrilicious' Version ---

• Patent Headbands – whether you ironed out or curled your hair, it will suit any style. If the LBD (little black dress) is a must-have in a girl’s closet, one should also have a LBH (little black headband!) haha! But seriously, it can take you from day to night. A trusty headgear that won’t let you down.

Beatrilicious' Version ---

• Printed headbands – From stripes to polka, printed headbands are cute to match your day outfit. Lots of colors to choose from. Select one the fits your personality or your mood for the day.

Beatrilicious' Version ---

• Bow Headbands – very Blair Waldorf-ish! You can dig up your old headbands with ribbons in it. I am using my brown headband which my grandma passed me more than 10 years ago. Since the trend is back again, I’m always using it again.

Beatrilicious' Version ---

• Garterized Headbands – best to use if you have a bad hair day. You can tie your hair and make an up-do then wear the garterized the headband to hide the baby hairs standing up. Good to use especially in the morning when you’re about to go to the gym or do your errands.

Beatrilicious' Version ---

• Studded Headbands – this kind of headband you can use if you want to be a little bit glammed-up. Iron out your hair for a more casual look or make an up-do then put the headband in place for a more formal look. Take it from Lauren Conrad and Rachel Bilson.

Beatrilicious' Version ---





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BEA

Askmewhats Guest Writer: Ms. Beatrilicious!

Hello Askmewhat-ers!

I would like to personally welcome my dear friend who will be contributing some great posts for my blog. You guys have seen her for quite a number of times here in my blog as she's been a wonderful "model" for my make-up looks. Her name was also mentioned a couple of times as we love to share tips and secrets to each other.

Now, I want to welcome Ms. Bea the "Beatrilicious" to my blog!!! We'll have her contribute some fashion/trend tips and ideas every now and then! Let's give her a warm hug! :)

Your askmewhats,
Nikki