Author: Iskra Banović

I'm Iskra Banović, editor of BluFashion and a fashion and beauty writer with over 11 years of experience covering style, trends, and everyday beauty. From runway inspiration to practical styling advice, I love making fashion feel approachable, useful, and a little more fun. I believe great style isn't about following every trend. It's about finding what works for you.

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11 Things You Need To Know Before Getting A Pixie Cut

I have had a pixie cut three times in my life. Only one of them looked good. Therefore, I have learned how to avoid making quite a few mistakes when it comes to shortcuts (and shortcuts to a shortcut, hyuck hyuck). I rushed into at least two of the pixie decisions I made–one of which you may have seen on my piercing post last week–so now, I would like to take any aspiring pixie ladies through some thoughts you need to put into the decision first. A short haircut can be absolutely wonderful, especially for the hot summer and early autumn months, but it also requires…

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Meg Malone Long Hair Pixie Cut Before After

About three weeks ago, I shared that I planned to cut off all my long hair off when I was home in Vermont for Thanksgiving. Yet while I knew I want to do a dramatic pixie cut, I hadn’t thought about the exact look I was going for or styling products I needed, or basically anything else. That’s where you all came in! I received many encouraging and helpful comments that were full of advice and positivity, and I appreciated them all!* While close to haircut day I was leaning toward Winona Ryder’s short hair (especially considering I watched my favorite film Little Women over…

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How Do I Dye My Hair At Home And Not Make A Complete Mess Of It?

I am finally dying my hair this weekend. I say finally because I bought some Manic Panic dye about four months ago (or whenever we still had snow) and it is still sitting in my bathroom unopened. I was intending to dye my hair sooner, but I procrastinated since I was worried about doing a DIY dye job/I pretended I was too busy reading Game Of Thrones to do much else. There was one time I was just about to dye it (I swear) then one of my friends dyed her hair, not just the same color, but the exact same shade. Awkward. After seeing Sam’s awesome dye job, I am…

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Steps To Create A Solid Financial Plan For Yourself

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is busy fulfilling their responsibilities and building a better future for themselves. When one thinks about their future goals, the first thing that comes to mind is to save money to achieve financial independence and live a better quality of life. Keep reading to find out what first steps you need to take to create a solid financial plan for a better future. Draft your financial goals The first step to drafting a financial plan is to write down your current and future financial goals. Doing so will help you stay focused and calculate your…

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A Case For Intentional Visible Roots: Kristen Stewart short hair cut.

Visible roots are often seen as a big beauty faux pas. Remember how the tabloids were on high alert for when Kim Kardashian‘s blonde hair starting showing the first signs of black roots? Visible roots are up there with not blending your foundation into your neck properly and not having an even fake tan. There are lots of hacks on how to disguise your roots but instead of wearing a headband until your next salon appointment, you should rip off that hairband and embrace them. Intentional visible roots are a hair trend where people choose to skip the colorist appointment and show…

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Here Are the Most Fashionable Dogs on Instagram, in Honor of National Puppy Day

It’s National Puppy Day, so literally, nothing else matters. As far as I’m concerned, every day is National Puppy Day, and as someone who follows more dogs than people on Instagram, I consider myself an authority on all things #Pup. In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought I’d take this time to marry my two main interests (fashion and puppies, of course, swiftly followed by Henry Cavill’s jawline) and introduce you to some of the most fashionable dogs on Instagram. I know, you’re welcome. (Related: 13 Adorable Puppy-Themed Pieces, In Honor Of National Dog Day) Without further ado, meet your newest adorable…

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13 Adorable Puppy-Themed Pieces, In Honor Of National Dog Day

Every dog owner will openly admit that they spoil their dogs. That is why there are dogs with better hair than you. Every day is dog day but today is officially National Dog Day. You can celebrate by giving your dog one extra treat (or three), looking at hot guys and dogs, and by showing your love for all things canine with dog-themed clothes and accessories. Even if you don’t have a puppy, you can still decorate your body with dog prints and you can enjoy this adorable GIF: You’re welcome. Now, take a look at 13 woof-tastic dog-themed clothes and…

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How to Design a Dream Home by Professional and Competent Home Builders

Design your dream homes from expert designers and approach from fast and quick accessibility resources. Nothing can be helpful to access guaranteed and fast accessibility resources. Do consultancy with expert building product manufacturers and distributors to achieve your plan and to match your personal interests to complete the challenging tasks. Examining the impact of consolidation on homebuilder performance plays a vital role to complete the plans and match with personal interests to get satisfied and to avail of the online opportunities. Luxury Custom Home Builder service & assistance can be hired to visit online reliable and guaranteed resources. The high-end…

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15 Dogs With Better Hairstyles Than You

These bitches will give you serious hair envy. It’s not fair. First, we discovered that cats dress better than us, now it seems dogs have better hair than us. I know my Golden Retriever has better locks than me and she rolls around in the mud, while I attempt to use a flat iron to make my hair look semi-presentable. I have debated on more than one occasion whether to bring a picture of my dog into the hairdresser and say, “I want my color like this” but stop myself only because I will not suit her golden blonde color. Arrgh. In addition…

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The Hidden Agenda of Duvet Tog

The tog is a thermal insulation function per unit area of the filling material & also refers to the thermal resistance. In the textile industry, it is commonly used for duvets and carpet underlays. This unit is for quality and convenience that counts when it comes to purchasing a duvet and it’s easy to be left confused by terms like ‘tog’, but this is a really useful term for finding the right down duvet for you. While tog doesn’t relate to the duvet’s consistency, it does indicate the material’s temperature, which ultimately refers to the duvet’s comfort, depending on your…

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10 Cats Who Wear Human Clothes Better Than You

Thank you, the internet, for your obsession with cats. Because of you, we’ve seen videos of shirtless men cuddling with kittens, we’ve watched in amazement as beauty bloggers have put acrylic nails on their pets, and we’ve watched Victoria’s Secret models put cat heads between their legs on Instagram. On top of all that, there are several Tumblr blogs that exist solely for the purpose of distributing photos of cats wearing human clothes. Two of our favorites, Cattire and What If Cats Wore People Clothes, have provided us with hours of entertainment– and we’d like to share some of our favorite posts with…

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6 Ways To Care For Your Hair Naturally That You Didn't Know

You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars on treatments in a hair salon to get beautiful and healthy hair. You can already do this with a few breakfast ingredients. Eggs, yogurt, and honey can sound like breakfast, but they are also perfect for your hair. Below are various ways you can naturally care for your hair without harmful chemicals: 1. Proper nutrition ensures better quality hair Feed your hair from within. As stated, it is made up of protein. Healthy foods not only make for a healthier body, but also for healthier hair. Most people know that a…

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