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Eyebrow Transplant

Would you ever consider getting an eyebrow transplant? Twice as many people are seeking eyebrow transplants this year as compared to last year reported by London's Daily Mail. People who over pluck or have naturally thinner eyebrows have been shelling out thousands of dollars for an operation that restores a fuller brow.
Hair transplant surgery is the only way to restore eyebrows permanently and it's also the solution for those who naturally have very fair or sparse brows. Over 400 strands of hair taken from your scalp are added in incisions to each brow.
Costs are variable between physicians and will generally depend on the amount of hair grafts which are to be transplanted. We heard that it can cost anywhere between $3,000-$5,000.
Be sure to research and select a quality physician with the experience, qualifications, and artistry needed to reconstruct a natural looking eyebrow.

Having Fun With Fashion

The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with different challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. In the end expect your designs to be brutally judged by editrix Nia Garcia, designer Michael Kors and of course,host and supermodel Heidi Klum.

Open your own boutique with Style Savvy from Nintendo, another big game based on ultimate insider event: Fashion Week. Players style customers in a boutique, working their way up at a fictional fashion company by dressing clients and attending runway shows and photo shoots.
These games are paving the way for creative and tech-savvy teen and twenty-something girls.
It's like playing dress-up, only with digital technology instead of dolls."

Swap Til You Drop

Now you can also do the "No Buy" challenge that many people are doing in this economy. Fashionistas are not buy any new clothes for a year...but you can buy vintage or thrift store fashions. Can you take the challenge?
If the new barter economy means that you can trade a Dries Van Noten winter coat for last summer's Marni sandals things can't be that bad. ReFashioner, a new invitation-Web site, lets you swap your unwanted designer and vintage clothes for other couture castoffs. Kate Sekules, a New York writer, editor and Comme des Garcons addict, said the site was created for women who love "good designers and good design-and who like turnover." No money is exchanged, though a $5 fee is charged per trade. And while you wait to receive an invite from Anna Wintour, you can window shop at ReFashioner
Courtesy of New York Times Style Magazine-Christine Muhlke

charmbray by soho.accessories featuring J Crew tops

Items in this set:
BDG Chambray Dress, $58
Miso Chambray Sun Dress, 23 GBP
J.Crew - Faded chambray shirt, $78
Chambray Pintuck Detail Shirt., 30 GBP
Chambray cotton jumpsuit, $895

All over denim has been a noticeable trend for 2010, and with it we have noticed an influx of chambray shirts, tops, skirts and rompers on the market. This look has spread across the industry in pieces for men, women and children and at every price point imaginable. Perfect for the warm weather months ahead, this lightweight fabric is less structured then normal denim for a more casual look. Be sure you are stocked on classic styles such as button downs or bring in a few flirty pieces like rompers. The look has staying power and will most likely carry into early Fall. Be sure you have new takes on the look ready for both seasons.

How to Wear These Trends

Grey Pearls and Chains Neclace
Is it possible to wear too many or too few necklaces when you are layering?
In the case of layering, less is not more. Don't be afraid to pile them on! Do be careful to include all different links and all lengths, from 16" to a long 24". Don't go longer, you don't want to trip over your accessories!

Mix Metal Necklace
Also mixed metals are very chic. In other words, use a satin ribbon necklace with a strand of pearls and metal chains thrown in. As always be mindful of your audience- if dressing for work, keep your layers to no more than four.
Mixing metals is a trend that comes and goes and tends to follow the fashion cycle. Mixing metals is one of the easiest trends to follow because most girls can dig into their jewelry boxes and put something together. This is also one of the reasons that layering is so popular.
Both trends are serving us well in these tough economic times because they are so easy to create without buying something new. Now combine the two by layering your mixed metals.

Ebay's Flash Sales

Ebay won't be the first to do it, but they certainly will be the biggest. The huge online company just announced that beginning in April they will start acting as a clearance house for retailers such as DKNY, Hugo Boss, and Cole Haan. Ebay will hold weekly sales called "Flash Sales" where subscribers will be notified via email of upcoming clearance sales. Buyers can sign in to Ebay and purchase items from these retailers at deep discounts for a limited time.

Taking it one step further, Ebay will also work to create a virtual outlet mall online. Department store Lord & Taylor has already signed up to participate as well as Brooks Brothers.

No doubt this online format for discount sales appeals to today's shoppers who are aggressively seeking out bargains year 'round, as opposed to the usual holiday clearance times.

If we had to guess we'd say Ebay will probably be very successful with this avenue. The brands they will promote are well known and millions of shoppers are already comfortable shopping through Ebay.

Write and tell us: Would you bargain hunt the "Flash Sales"?

Trend Alert!

Necklaces are a great way to change up an outfit and add some drama. Fringed metal necklaces paired with simple tops, these edgy statement pieces are an easy way to make any outfit trendy-day or night!