Fashions Finest
Agapé Studio Launches a new Collection
SheaMoisture Launch Covid Relief Fund for Minority Owned Salons
Self-Care Tips For Looking & Feeling Great This Summer
There's no better time to start a self-care routine than in the summer. Whether you already have practices in place or need to start from scratch, the sunshine and warm weather create the motivation you need for self-love.
Here are some self-care tips to help you look and feel your best during the summer months.
Start a Skincare Routine
Taking care of your skin is a must during the summer months. In addition to wearing sunscreen every day, you should dedicate some time to starting a basic morning and evening skincare routine.
Keep it simple with the basics: cleansing, toning, exfoliating, and moisturizing. If possible, book a virtual consultation with an esthetician to get guidance on how to best care for your skin type. A simple skincare routine will only take up five to ten minutes of your day, but leave you looking refreshed for years to come.
Hydrate
If drinking enough water is a struggle for you, you aren't alone. The summertime tends to be easier to start creating healthy hydration habits, as warm air generates thirst. Drinking water is the best way to keep your digestive tract moving along nicely, reducing bloating and discomfort. It also nourishes your skin from the inside-out, making it look younger and more supple.
If you don't like the "taste" of water, infuse it with fresh fruit or herbs. Remember to have a glass of water after every alcoholic beverage to prevent hydration and wasted summer days.
Give Your Hair a Rest
Your hair is already subject to a lot of damaging elements during the summer. The sun is perhaps one of the leading causes of hair damage, while also fading your dye. Pair that with salt from the ocean or chemicals from the pool, and your hair will be begging for some TLC.
Summer is the ideal time to give your hair a rest. Put the hot tools away, leave the color touch-ups for the fall, and let your natural hair do its thing. If you want an edgy look that requires a lot of processing, opt for a wig instead. The full lace wigs at the EvaWigs offer a variety of natural-looking styles that will leave your real hair relaxed and untouched.
Schedule Unplugged Hours
Give your mental health a break by scheduling unplugged hours on your social media. Focus on being present and enjoying the day, learning new hobbies, and not comparing yourself to others. Social media can be very damaging to your mental health, creating feelings of body dysmorphia, anxiety, FOMO, and depression. Those hours spent scrolling could be used to enjoy the fleeting summer sun.
There are a few ways to go about this. Consider leaving your phone untouched in your room for the morning, refusing to look at it until after lunch. Alternatively, you can unplug from your social media during the weekends. Use an app to block you from logging in during set timeframes, so you don't fall into old habits.
Focus on Micro-Movements
Don't worry about starting a full-blown exercise routine during the summer. Instead, focus on introducing more micro-movements into your daily existence. This is a great way to burn more calories and scale up your metabolism over time, whether you're an avid exerciser or just get started.
Micro-movements are the non-exercise motions you make throughout the day. The simple act of racking up more steps on a FitBit is an example of micro-movement. Set the alarm to get up and walk around your workspace each hour, giving your body time to stretch. Park further away from the grocery store. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. These seemingly small changes yield big results over time.
These are just a few simple self-care practices that will help both your physical and mental wellness. Remember, beauty shines from the inside out. Taking care of yourself is the best way to look and feel great for the summer and beyond.
The BFC Foundation Fashion Fund Recipients Announced
UK Retail Sales Volume Unexpectedly Plunged In March
According to a recent report published by S&P Global Market Intelligence, U.K. retail sales volume unexpectedly plunged the most on record in March, when coronavirus-related shutdowns took effect to stem the spread of the virus.
London Fashion Week To Launch With Digital Platform
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that for the next twelve months all London Fashion Weeks will merge womenswear and menswear into one gender neutral platform, to allow designers greater flexibility.
Wedding Ring Trends in 2020
Since the beginning of the year 2020, we have seen various social media feeds flooding with wedding pictures. With celebrity influence getting stronger than ever, brides-to-be are looking for wedding rings that make them stand out from the crowd. As the younger millennial and the first of the Gen Zs are preparing to tie a knot for a lifetime, new trends play an immense role in choosing the perfect wedding rings and bands for women to match yours or your partner’s taste in style. From the types of rings to the shapes and settings that are on the rise or on the decline, Fascinating Diamonds will help you pick the perfect trend for your wedding day without any confusion or hustle.
Scroll further to learn everything that you need to know before choosing your wedding ring:
On The Decline: Pear Wedding Ring
Although Pears are simply magnificent, it is the most challenging of all shapes to produce. Longer or shorter proportions make pear-shaped diamonds less desirable. Teardrop diamonds gained popularity the year before as a wide number of celebrities chose to settle in for different kinds of pear-shaped engagement rings. Let’s just assume that brides had been looking for a shape that was a bit high profile and unique too. This year the trends for pear shapes shifted to ovals and antique diamonds.
On The Rise: Oval Engagement Ring
Whether you're searching for a minimal, timeless or vintage wedding ring, an oval diamond is a forever ongoing trend. An oval ring can easily match all your style needs and give you the desired look for every occasion. Oval-cut diamonds often give a “bigger look” than their carat size. Plus, they elongate your finger for an elegant and flattering effect. Vintage-inspired oval rings chip in a new vibe to the antique design. You could even choose to go super minimal by opting for a solitaire oval set on a thin metal band. Oval styles are a timeless trend for 2020 and hereon!
On The Decline: East-West Rings
The East-West rings had been in trend for years, thanks to the unique setting styles and the popularity it gained through celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Although, recently, we have seen the East-West setting style being replaced by some more dainty two-stone and halo rings.
On The Rise: Halo Engagement Rings
Halo rings gained its popularity when Olivia Wilde, Jennifer Hudson, and many such celebrities tied a knot with this subtle ring style. Moving on to 2020, halos have landmarked themselves on the top of the list of diamond wedding rings for women with its sheer elegance and glamorous looks. The small diamonds encrusted design makes the center diamond appear larger than the traditional diamond in any halo wedding ring. Couples could be really creative by adding a unique twist with colored gemstones or additional detailing like different settings etc. on the wedding bands for couples or while designing wedding sets for women. Many are drawn to the beautiful symmetry and versatility of halo diamond rings.
On The Decline: Two Stone/ Signet
Two-Stone or signet rings have fascinated and charmed millions of women over the years, these rings were considered as style statements till the end of last decade and were worn by celebrities and influencers in major events. However, after ringing into the year 2020, most of the brides have shifted to new trends a whole lot more than before. With fancy trends like stackable bands and others, the signet rings have been taking quite a setback in the year 2020. Another reason why brides today resist wearing signet rings is that they often tone down the fancy attire of the brides with a faltered look.
On The Rise: Eternity Bands
Eternity rings and bands are designed to be the symbol or token of everlasting love and represent the loop of “eternity” that a couple plans to share. Moreover, these rings are meant to portray “the eternal circle of life”. Traditionally, the eternity wedding ring must be worn on the third finger of the right hand, but if you already have an engagement ring, it can be worn on the equivalent finger on the right hand. Eternity rings could be stacked for a snazzy look as well as used as a stand-alone ring for elegance & Sophistication.
On The Decline: Solitaire Wedding Ring
With new trends walking in and out every year, solitaires always held an elegant style statement. But with the new and unique designs like eternity rings and stacked bands making its way to the market of wedding bands, solitaires have received quite a setback in 2020. We see solitaires being replaced by stackable rings in the latest trends for women’s band rings.
On The Rise: Stacked Engagement Rings
When it comes to wedding rings, brides have a variety of choices. Most of the brides like the idea of wearing two wedding rings around their engagement ring for a symmetrical pattern. Meanwhile, others believe in the symbolism of the engagement ring being sealed within two bands. The 2020 trend has been favoring the “stacked” or “layered” look in jewelry for a while now. Hence, wearing several wedding rings at once can be seen as meaningful as well as fashionable.
On The Decline: Rose Gold Rings
Rose gold was one of the most popular metal requests for brides last year, but 2020 seems to be a year for yellow gold! Although rose gold rings are very durable, affordable and give a vintage/antique appeal complementing all skin tones. But, they do not suit all skin types.
On the rise: Yellow Gold Wedding Rings
Yellow gold wedding rings for women as well as platinum wedding bands for women have been the most trending ring styles for the year 2020. People are being inclined towards a more classic and timeless style along with a dainty and contemporary twist.
So, what do you think about our list of on the rise and decline for jewelry? Do you have more options on which designs would take the 2020 trend game to the notch and which would we definitely bid goodbye to? If yes, then DM us your favorite ones on info@fascinatingdiamonds.com or on our social media handle. Cheers to 2020!
The Street Is Your Runway!
Why wait for Fashion week to strut your stuff on the runway, when every day can be your fashion day, and every street looming with skycrapers can be your runway!
© Photographer Daniel Schrick 
© Photographer Daniel Schrick
© Photographer Daniel Schrick
Designer: Valentina Braun Couture
Model: Maly Reitz
Photographer: Daniel Schrick
Diy Microdermabrasion System Beauty Tool
The must-have kit for DIY facials at home by Silky Bae, have revealed that sales of their iconic BaeVac are up 609% week on week and the beauty tool is now selling 1 every 40 seconds.
Spring Is In The HAIR With 80s Curls Making A Comeback
Curly hair has always on trend, but in 2020 the runaways across the world were adorned with big, bouncy, bountiful 80s style curls from tightly-coiled perms to wavy locks.