Spring means change–for starters, how about your hair color??   Check out these trends!

• Brown is the new blonde.  Says Cosmo:

The trend is driven by changing demographics (dark hair appeals to many different cultures) and hot celebs who sport such sexy locks (think Eva Longoria Parker, Rachel Bilson, and Camilla Alves).”

• John Frieda suggests a cool trend for 2008 is mixing dark and light highlights casually into your hair, creating an “imperfect edge.”

If you’re worried about mishaps, don’t sweat it–try these fixes!: 

If the shade comes out a lot darker than you wanted, wash it a couple of times right away with a clarifying shampoo, which will strip some of the excess color.  Try Pantene Pro-V Purity Clarifying Shampoo ($4.99).

If you get dye on your forehead that won’t come off, dab vaseline on the stain and let it absorb overnight.  Use a washcloth to rub it off in the morning.  Smooth the vaseline next time around your hairline first to prevent stains from occurring.

You’re just not happy with it??  If you went darker, you’re set with Color Oops hair-color remover ($12.99), which lifts dye from the strands.  If you go lighter, you probably have to dye again darker, but go to a salon to get tips and help.

(Opening picture courtesy of Bauer-Griffin; Content courtesy of Cosmopolitan)

So you cheated. You threw on some baby oil, headed out to your roof and burned yourself to a crisp. Not good! Need some relief? Juara Tiare Jasmine Tea Bath and Body Ritual is right up your alley. Make yourself a nice bath and treat your over sun-exposed skin to some soothing antioxidants from tea extracts.

Then afterwards throw some lemons in the tub and have yourself a drink. Just kidding about that last part… ICK!

Los Angeles vertically integrated knitwear company LA Made’s concept sounds familiar, but their aim is for a higher-end audience- hence the mini-shops at Revolve Clothing, Bloomingdales (currently out of stock) and Shop Robertson. They’ve earned celebrity fans like Jessica Alba and Eva Longoria.

Sure, the cuts are cute, and the brand bills itself as trendy but affordable, but do you think the extra flourishes are worth the price jump over that other LA- based vertically-manufacturing knitwear company? Looks are clockwise from top left.

Crop Prague french terry jacket, $70, also in brown. At Revolve. Available here. (To me: versatile, cute, and different. Worth it.)
Double U ruffle tank, $33. Four colors. Available here. At Revolve. (For a cotton tank? Not worth it.)
Smock back dress with buttons, $85. Available here at Madison Los Angeles. (Yes for me, because of the simple color, great detailing, and appropriate-for-anywhere knee length.)
Viceroy dress, $59, Shop Robertson, available here. (Probably a no for me.)

Want to see the rest? Judge for yourself, plus check out sale items and luxe cashmere:
LA Made at Shop Robertson: here
LA Made at Revolve Clothing: here
LA Made at Urban Minx: here
LA Made at Madison Los Angeles: here

If you love heels, or have to wear them for work, the compact Spare Sole Flats can save your feet from calluses, blisters & the almost unberable pain that starts shooting up the sole after a few hours.

The fashionable ballet flat is water proof, skid proof, perfect for driving & each pair comes with a mini pouch (4.5″x4.5″) for easy carrying in a handbag, storing in a desk drawer … or anywhere else you want to keep a spare pair! They’re 96% nylon & 4% spandex & the lining is a comfy 100% cotton. They’re also machine washable making them completely hygienic.

The Spare Sole Flats are available in Black or Silver for $25 at Shop Intuition.

Ever wanted that snazzy red carpet dress your fave celeb was wearing but don’t want to shell out the beaucoup bucks to get it. Well thanks to a new trend in celebrity inspired gowns, an imitation of that fave celeb dress you’ve been coveting can now be yours for a fraction of the price. These fabulous gowns are perfect for special occasions but of course are too dressy for everyday. Click here to view eDressMe’s entire line celebrity inspired gowns.

From top left:

Daringly Different Prom Dress By Faviana - eDressMe - $198.00

Celebrity Look-alike Sequin Dress - eDressMe - $325.00

Strapless Celebrity Inspired Dress - eDressMe - $198.00

Celebrity Inspired Red Gown by Faviana - eDressMe - $338.00