LUXE CHAINS ARE IN

Chunky chain necklaces are proving to be quite trendy. Seen gracing the necks of all the hottest celebrity ladies, including Jeniffer Lopez, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian these are certainly the go-to statement necklace of choice right now.






One particular favourite is the Celine ID Choker Chain Necklace. Kim K loves it so much she has it in gold and silver and has been seen finishing off her outfits on multiple occasions with the addition of one of these necklaces. Unfortunately, we can't all afford to splash out thousands of dollars on the real deal, so luckily for all you fashionistas on a budget, we've sourced a Celine replica, available now at Toteally Kenya.

ID Necklace

Another chain seen repeatedly cropping up on all our favourite celebrity style icons is the Versace 'Lion Head' chain, and again Toteally Kenya have sourced a replica style so you can get the celebrity look for less! This one is sure to give maximum impact to any outfit and is equally capable of looking sophisticated and elegant when styled in a feminine manner as seen on Lilly Ghalichi and Nicki Minaj, as it is punky and edgy, Rihanna Style.

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How to Put Hair in a Perfect Ballet Bun

Side Bun

Buns are hot!

Whether you're running errands at the supermarket, rocking out at a concert, or walking the aisle at your own wedding, this classic style keeps things simple and feminine while effortlessly pulling hair off your neck and out of your eyes. Great for keeping cool in hot weather and for polishing off your look, the timeless ballerina just became even easier with the help of... a doughnut!

For those who don't know, a doughnut is one of the recent hair accessories, shaped just like your ordinary doughnut, made of a mesh like material.  It gives your bun volume, shape and a lift while lending the bun a very sleek, formal appearance.

To pull off the look you would need:

• Bobby Pins
• Doughnut (Choose a size based on your hair length and thickness)
• Two (small) hair elastic bands 
• Hair spray
• Comb 
• Hair Brush

1. Comb hair into a pony tail. The pony will be the center of the bun, so place accordingly. Secure with an elastic, then slip the pony tail through your hair doughnut.
2. Spread out hair over the doughnut. You can use a comb or a densely bristled brush to smooth hair over, or just your hands. Make sure your coverage is even and there's no mesh showing through.
3. Secure another hair elastic around the base of the bun.
4. Begin wrapping the dangling ends of the hair around the base of the bun. If you have thick or long hair, you'll probably want to pin the hair into the base of the bun to make it neater.
5. Finish off by spraying your hair to lend it some sheen. 

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HOW TO WEAR BIG NECKLACES

Big necklaces are super trendy right now you’ll find that almost everyone is wearing them. Big necklaces can be made from several different materials and can have various details and adornments. There are so many styles and designs for these popular bib necklaces that you will surely find at least one that will match some of your favorite outfits. Now the question is, how do you wear a big necklace? Well, here are some ideas on that:

• Wear bold and bright big necklaces against interesting prints

A big necklace that comes in a bold and bright color is sure to stand out when worn against interesting prints such as florals, stripes and tribal prints. This works better if your big necklace is also long enough to drop down somewhere near the chest area to make an awesome contrast with the print.

 Flower Bib Necklace

• Wear it with a shirt that has a low neckline

Wearing a big necklace with a shirt or a dress that has a low neckline always works if you want to show off your beautiful statement piece. This combination works best with chunky collar necklaces but you can also wear bib necklaces, too.

                

• Wear it with a collared top

This is a very versatile way of wearing a big necklace as you can wear this style either during the day or at night. For a daytime look, tuck your big statement necklace under the collar of your shirt. This results in a very chic and casual look. At night when it’s time to loosen up and have some fun, you can wear a big necklace without tucking it in under the collar. This look is more fun and carefree and it also has a sort of a sexy vibe to it, especially when your shirt is unbuttoned until about the chest area or when you’re just wearing a top with a low neckline and a collared jacket on top.

Blue Bubble Statement Necklace

              

                                    A bubble necklace is the perfect way to accessorize your sheer top.  

• Wear it with a strapless top or dress

Wearing a big necklace with the right length over a strapless dress can create the illusion that you’re wearing a beautiful halter top. This is achieved when your necklace is long enough to touch just the part where your strapless top begins. A shorter necklace that’s also chunky and big will also work with this.

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• Wear it with a turtleneck

One of the best ways to jazz up your outfit that involves a turtleneck top is to wear a nice big necklace over it. Make sure that the color of your necklace makes a great contrast with the color of your turtleneck top to achieve gorgeous results.

Lioness

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Courtesy of Glambistro

Toteally Movember

Movember is almost here. We are toteally psyched up for it. We will be featuring a variety of products including the above. Keep it ToteAlly Kenya.

Toteally Mo Sista

Inspired by Movember organisers and various international stockists, we will stock a number of Moustache themed products during the month of November. We will donate a percentage of ALL Movember sales to Keemo Kidz. We hope our theme "Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good" will inspire a revolution not only in Kenya but across Africa. Further details to follow up over the course of the following weeks.

Makeup as Seen on Hollywood's Latest It Girl Lupita Nyong'o

Nick Barose, the pro who worked with Lupita Nyong'o at the Toronto Film Festival gave the details behind two of her makeup schemes.

Pic courtesy of Glamour.com

1. Rich Burgundy Lipstick

For the movie's world premiere, "we chose a soft burgundy lip to work with her gorgeous white and gold Prada gown," Nick says. "Burgundy lips can look glamorous and not too punk or too harsh when you keep the color more of a red tone instead of going too brown or black—and make sure it's not too matte because it can look severe." He suggests something with a creamier texture and a hint of sheen, like Votre Vu Moisture Rich Lipstick in Margaux. Pair burgundy lipstick with plummy eyeshadows to keep your look monochromatic and not harsh; here, Lupita's eyes are also tight-lined to add definition.

Pic courtesy of Glamour.com

2. Plum Smoky Eyes and Bronzed Lips

This unexpected color combo gave Lupita a fun look for a film-festival party. "A slight sheen on the eyes and lips glazes over beautifully on dark skin like hers and looks dramatic without being in-your-face," Nick notes. He lined her eyes with black pencil then blended shimmery plum eyeshadow on top and did two coats of black mascara. On her lips, he used a golden-bronze lipstick with a sheen—Votre Vu French Kiss Lipstick. "It adds luminosity to the lips without being glossy," he says. To keep the lips defined, he cleaned up around the edges with a lip brush.


* Courtesy of Glamour