2 women are behind the viral dress that has everyone confused

Serah Weichel above and Caitlin McNeill

Two women are behind the viral dress that
has everyone confused . Here's what they
told us.
The picture was initially posted on Tumblr
by a 21-year-old singer named Caitlin
McNeill who lives on the tiny Scottish
island of Colonsay.
In a telephone conversation with Business
Insider on Thursday evening, McNeill
explained that the dress in the picture was
worn to her friends' wedding. Some
people see the dress as it appears in the
photo as white and gold, while others see it
as blue and black .
The dress was worn by the bride's mother.
McNeill and her friends first realized
something was different about the dress
when the mother sent her daughter the
now-famous photo.
"What happened was two of my close
friends were actually getting married and
the mother of the bride took a photo of the
dress to send to her daughter," McNeill
said. "When my friend showed the dress
to her fiancé, they disagreed on the color."
The bride then posted the picture on
Facebook, and her friends continued to
debate the color of the dress.
"All of our friends disagreed," McNeill
said.
After seeing the Facebook thread, McNeill
decided to share the picture on a fan page
she has on Tumblr dedicated to a woman
named Sarah Weichel. That was where the
dress went viral.
Weichel is a talent manager who
represents several YouTubers including
Hannah Hart.
Weichel told Business Insider her phone
began blowing up on Thursday after
McNeill's post started going viral.
"The crazy thing is, I actually have nothing
to do with the post," Weichel said. "It's
literally just a fan account of me, so my
name and my photos are all over the
account. I actually don't have anything to
do with it ... But I have been getting a ton
of phone calls and emails tonight."
The situation was even weirder for
Weichel because also on Thursday her
client, Hart, was just announced as the
star of a new television series .
"Between that announcement and the
dress thing my phone has been going
crazy with congratulations and, 'What the
hell is happening?'" Weichel said.
For Weichel, there is no question about
what color the dress is.
"Black and blue of course!" she said.
Weichel put Business Insider in touch with
McNeill, who said one of the oddest parts
of the experience had been watching
celebrities share her picture.
"I thought my followers on Tumblr would
maybe have a good reaction, but I never
would have considered that Taylor Swift
and Mindy Kaling would be tweeting about
it," McNeill said.
Of all the celebrities who became
interested in her post, McNeill would like
to meet Swift.
"Oh my god," she said when we asked
about Swift. "That would be something."
McNeill plays guitar and sings in a band
named Canach that plays what she
described as "traditional Scottish folky
music." Her band played at the wedding.
She actually saw the dress in person and
told us definitively what color it really
was.
"I got to the wedding and the mother was
wearing the dress," McNeill said.
"Obviously it was blue and black."
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Beauty Tip- Ways to Care For Your Skin This Hot Season

The month of March has ushered us officially into the Heat Season, brace yourselves beauties, hot days are upon us! I remember growing up in Jos, Plateau state, years back and how we viewed Fans and ACs as home decor items, hot or cold season, they were hardly ever used. But then I got a job and was posted to a North Western State sharing a border with Niger Republic, HOLY LASMOKEY! The heat was insanely out of this world. I experienced first hand and also for the very first time, Prickly Heat! I practically begged to be posted out of there and was lucky to get posted to the FCT. Did I just say lucky? Hmmm.... Coming to Abuja was a great relief, but due to the sensitive nature of my skin, I experienced again for the first time, Heat Rashes! It was a really scary moment in my life. The rashes were so severe that I contemplated screening for HIV just to be sure (Lol). I have since found ways to cope with the heat and so today i'm sharing with you some tips on how to care for your skin this Hot season.

• Sunscreen- Who says sunscreens are meant for only the whites? We take for granted the nature of our dark coloration especially with the fact that we don't always see the effects of sunburn on our skin, that however doesn't imply we blacks are exempted from the damaging rays of the sun. The sun's ultraviolet rays can damage anyone's skin in as little as 15 minutes and this apply to skin of all colors. Sunscreens come in many forms, including creams, lotion, gels, ointment or spray so whichever you decide to buy, make sure to choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UV-A and UV- B rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. While a pricey brand might feel or smell good,  it is not necessarily more effective than a cheaper product. Incase you have problems finding out the best sunscreen for your skin, dont worry, i will do a post on sunscreen within the week.
  
• Allow your skin to breathe- Apply make up as little ad possible this season so your skin can breathe.  When the chemical on you cosmetics meets the sun, the result can be damaging. When at home or driving long distances give your skin a break, it will thank you for being free. 

• Wear Protective Clothing- When leaving the  house, go along with sun shades, a hat or  an umbrella. Sun shades protect the sensitive skin around the eyes and in turn prevents it from wrinklind and premature aging, hats and umbrellas on the other hand protect your skin from that damaging rays of the sun

• Stay out of the Sun between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Sun rays are most damaging to your skin at these times so avoid it and if you must, dont be under it for so long.

• Drink plenty of water- Dehydration causes your skin to lose its glow, So drink plenty of water to maintain a radiant skin. Also include healthy fruits and vegetables in your diet.

What other ways do you care for your skin in the hot season, Mind to share?

WELCOME TO MARCH

Hey beauties, Welcome to the Month of MARCH. Seems just like yesterday God in his infinite mercies ushered us into the New Year and its the third month already, wow! Please take a few seconds to appreciate God's faithfulness, you may not have everything but you have the most important thing which is life and because you have life, there is always a reason to keep hope alive. I Wish you Marching Forward blessings throughout the month of March, Happy New Month beauties!

Nigeria's fashionistas upset by falling oil prices

The drop in world oil prices is hitting the fashion- conscious women of Kano hard.

The city in Nigeria's far north is a long way from the oilfields of the south but that has not cushioned it from the fall in the country's main source of income.
"I came to buy a dress," says Halima Sani, a civil servant who drops into a boutique late one afternoon.
"If you could buy two or three formerly, now you cannot even afford one."
The prices at Alhayat Global Synergy women's fashion house in the Sky Memorial Complex have gone up because the Nigerian currency, the naira, has lost 20% of its value in the last three months, as a consequence
of the oil crisis. Ms Sani, wearing a print outfit with matching head wrap, has come to pay the balance on the dress she had previously chosen. Halima Sani is a regular at Alhayat Global Synergy.but says she is not a shopacholic When she first went to the shop, she thought she had.enough money, only to find the price had increased. "So I needed to go and come back today with the extra money - about 8,000 naira ($40; £26) - it's on the high
side," she says. She admits she is a regular at the shop but stops short of calling herself a shopaholic: "These days you need to get things for your home before thinking of clothes."

Bitter complaints
The boutique's owner, Aminu Tanko Kyaure, caters for the city's middle-class fashionistas, importing most of his products from Dubai.
The rolls of material, lace, dresses, jackets, handbags,.shoes and jewellery come in containers that take 45 days to arrive from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "Before the naira fell, Alhamdulillah (praise be to God), we were making very good business," he says. But now the shipping costs from the UAE to Lagos and
then 995km (618 miles) by road to Kano have shot up. "They [the customers] bitterly complain about the prices because last week I bought new products and I had to increase them because I had to include the expenses."
Alhayat Global Synergy is especially busy in the late afternoon when the heat of the day eases
He says he is considering cancelling his forthcoming trip to Dubai because of the currency fluctuations.
Bintu Usman, who owns the Peep and Shop on nearby Maiduguri Road, says she has done just that. "I usually travel to Dubai and India but I'm unable to travel because of the high dollar -business is down," she says.."I don't have much stock now as I was unable to travel- for the past three months I have not travelled."
She used to go every six weeks or two months to stock up on clothes, bag and shoes. Her customers are also unhappy about the escalating prices. "It's really affecting the business because even right now people aren't coming for the products. "Something like a bag you were selling at 8,000 naira before is now 12,000 - they can't afford it," she says.

Online disappointment

Mr Kyaure says he could order his goods online, which would cut out some of the cost being passed onto the customer. However, he says it is not an ideal solution. Aminu Tanko Kyaure says the government needs to diversify so it is not so dependent on revenues from oil. "At times you need to go and feel and touch what you want - it will enable you to know the quality of products you want to buy, because at times when you buy online, when the goods arrive you are disappointed." As the heat goes out of the afternoon, the small shop
fills up with more women chatting and trying on different glamorous outfits.
Nigeria's government receives more than 75% of its revenues from oil exports - and in the last six months prices on global markets have more than halved.
"My suggestion to government is that it needs to diversify its source of income and do away with a monoculture economy," says Mr Kyaure before answering a query about a price. Most of the clothes at Alhayat Global Synergy are
shipped in from Dubai Imported bags have also been big sellers "It affects the entire society because we solely rely on oil and a slight change of oil price on the international market invariably affects society." Sadiqa Yakub, a microbiology student, agrees as she arrives with a friend to join the browsing customers.
"I'm finding it very difficult," she says. "For example, yesterday I went to the market to buy a chicken - before, it was about 700 naira and now it's 1200 naira.
"We haven't come here for quite a while," she admits, though she would love to get some new shoes. "Your budget has to be scheduled again. You have to come up with another plan to manage." On the fashion front, the devaluation of the naira means you sometimes have to make do with second best, she says.
And for the fashionable shoppers of Kano, second best is just not good enough. BBC.

So how has the fall in naira affected you as a fashionista? Mind to share?

Fashion Personality Of The Week

You can also be our Fashion Personality of the Week, its easy! Send your images to Lyntrip@gmail.com with a little information telling us about your favorite fashion items. Your privacy will be respected, your details protected and hateful comments deleted. So no worries, we've got you covered!


Meet Princess, our Fashion Personality for This Week, a graduate of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

• Favorite Accesory-Handbags
• Favorite Formal Outfit-Corporate wears
• Favorite Casual Outfit- Jeans and top
• Most Expensive Fashion Item-Gold Set
• Favorite Hairstyle-Twist Braids
• Favorite Fashion Magazine- None in particular
• Favorite Perfume-Chris Adams
• Fashion Role Model- Victoria Beckham
• Fashion item she can't leave home without- Sleek Makeup ptoducts

Want more info about her, send me an email and with her permission, I will send you her contacts. Cheers.

Weekend Ankara Styles

Hey beauties, happy weekend. I noticed more people have discovered this blog as I now have over 800 pageviews in a day (thumbs up)so we are beginning to grow, lol. But i still want to encourage you guys to always leave a comment. Am not begging to have comments as am not in this PRIMARILY for the money, but given the nature of my blogging style, I need to get feedbacks from you so I can be sure i'm adding value to your lives and also find out the areas I can do more to satisfy you. Its not everyone that is blessed enough to enjoy the affluence of life and here on Linda Hris Fashion blog we recognise that and in view of this, we are committed to bringing you tips on how to still remain fashionable at the lowest costs. Therefore i need you to help me help you and that is only achievable through your feedbacks OK? I'm also in talks with some fashion outlets on how to collaborate and give you free fashion items, so get excited and start commenting.... Ehugs.

Instagram/msasoebi images
You can also send in your Ankara styles to my email lyntrip@gmail.com so we can publish. Cheers

KELLY OSBOURNE IS LEAVING E!'S FASHION POLICE

This is bad news for me. I think Osbourne was the best analyst after the late Joan Rivers, her departure could spell doom for the show. Read the statement released by E! Network on Friday confirming her departure.

“Kelly Osbourne is departing E!s Fashion Police to pursue other opportunities, and we would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years, during which time the show became a hit with viewers. Fashion Police will return, as.scheduled, on Friday, March 30th at 9:00 p.m. and no decisions have been made on her replacement,” the network said in a statement.
This announcement comes days after comments were made by Osbourne’s Fashion Police co-star Giuliana Rancic regarding singer and actress Zendaya’s dreadlocked hair at the Sunday night Oscars. On Monday night’s episode of Fashion Police , Rancic said, “I feel like she smells like patchouli oil and weed,”
about Zendaya’s hair. Osbourne reacted strongly to the comment on social media by tweeting that she might leave the show
because of it and I think she finally made up her mind.


I will miss her on Fashion Police, what about you?

Eyes-Piration- Fake Lashes Are Bad For Your Eye Health According To Science

Bad news for fake lashes lovers. First time I fixed fake lashes, dear CT hated it and directed its removal ASAP, how I go do now, I no get choice, so I didnt only get the fake lashes removed, I bade it goodbye forever. I recently heard this hilarious story about a bride who was shedding serious tears on her wedding day, ruining her make up and ofcourse her wedding all thanks to fake lashes, LMAO! If you love fake eye lashes, you will definitely think again after reading today's Eyes-piration.

According to recent research, Your eyelashes grow to just the right length to serve their biological purpose (yes, there is one), and fake eyelashes may actually damage your eyesight. The pitfalls of adhesives and all the other stuff used to keep the things on your actual eye aside, forego the lashes themselves in favor of a more natural look and a significantly less arduous beauty routine (thanks, science).

According to a group of researchers led by David Hu at the Georgia Institute of Technology, in “a wide variety of mammals, eyelashes are always about one-third as long as the eye is wide, which, it turns out, is the ideal length for diverting airflow around the eye and reducing evaporation,” reports the New York Times. Also, they help keep gross airborne particles like dust from getting in your eye, and longer lashes may help filter that stuff directly to your eyeball (eesh).

Using an artificial rendering of shorter and longer eyelashes and a small wind-tunnel, researchers deduced that fake lashes — which artificially lengthen your lash-length — have a difficult time fulfilling their evolutionary purpose. “Our study demonstrates that eyelashes divert airflows, acting as a passive dust controlling system for the eyes,” says the study. “They reduce evaporation and particle deposition up to 50%, indicating the evolution of eyelashes may have played a role in reducing the frequency of endogenous blinks, which replenish and clean the tear film.”

Sorry babes..




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Kanye West Bizzare Fashion Collection- See the Pics

Am not a fan of criticism but sometimes i just can't help it. When Kanye West debuted his latest fashion collection at the New York Fashion Week, i was like TF? I felt vindicated when the collection started receiving bad reviews from the professionals in the fashion industry. Well, view the pictures and judge for yourself. He's best as a rapper but not 'there' yet as a fashion designer, my two cents.

Would you wear this?

 I think Kanye should stick to rap music, what do you think?

Nails-Piration - Best Ways to File your Nails

Your nails beautify your hands and the way you file nails will determine how beautiful your hands are. *Winks* According to wiki how these tips are your guide to achieving the best nails when you file.

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• File in one direction only. This prevents roughness and weakening of the nails.
• Go slowly at the beginning; this ensures that the nails look even and smooth.
• Other techniques to get that perfect set of nails include: buffing, polishing, and cuticle treatment (or cutting hangnails).
• If you can, go to a nail salon or beauty supply store and buy salon-grade equipment. It is inexpensive and often of a higher quality.
• If your nails are too short, you may want to try something more simple like the oval instead of square or pointed/almond.

WARNING

• Avoid filing your nails when wet as they're more.prone to breakage.
• Avoid filing back and forth. This can cause the nail to become torn and jagged.
• Avoid filing too short. This can cause pain and bleeding.

Hope this was helpful.

Eyes-piration- Go GREEN!

Looking for the best tips to apply the green eye make up? Well, your search is over. Check out this step by step tutorial on wearing the green eye shadow. Like I always tell you.... who says you need a make-up artist!

Fashion Tips- Giuliana Rancic Has 9 Tips to Look Your Best in Jeans

Let's forgive her for insulting Zendaya's locks, come on, she has apologized right? The fashion police host has some great/helpful tips on how to rock jeans and I want to share them with you, enjoy!

1. FINDING THE PERFECT JEANS DEPENDS ON THE OCCASION AND BODY TYPE
Rancic’s best tips for finding the perfect pair
of jeans is to first find what looks best on your
body type rather than going with the trends.
Then, find which type of denim best fits the
occasion you’re dressing for.

2. DRESS UP YOUR BOYFRIEND JEANS BY WEARING PUMPS
From the Farmers Market to a night out on
the town, Rancic loves taking her boyfriend
jeans from day to night by simply throwing on
a killer pair of pumps.

3. THE GIRLFRIEND JEAN IS THE NEXT BIG TREND
For fall, Rancic is working on a new style
dubbed the “girlfriend jean,” which has a
more fitted silhouette than a boyfriend jean.

4. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BACKSIDE WHEN TRYING ON JEANS
“You have to make sure the behind looks
good,” Rancic says. She always carries a
compact mirror in her purse for this purpose.
“You’re going to be turning heads with your
front, so when you walk by, they’re going to
be checking out your back.” For an even
better trying-on experience, Rancic
recommends online shopping so you can try
jeans on in the comfort of your own home.

5. RANCIC WANTS ACID WASH JEANS TO MAKE A COMEBACK
The Fashion Police host feels a little nostalgic
remembering the acid wash jeans with lots of
pockets she wore when she was younger. “I
would love to own a pair of those [again],”
she says. “They were so crazy.”

6. BUT, SHE HOPES MOM JEANS NEVER DO
“No more mom jeans,” she says with a cringe.
“We don’t need mom jeans with [their] awful,
big, fat elastic waistbands and baggy-in-the-
butt and tight-at-the-ankle [silhouette].”

7. LOUNGEWEAR IS MEANT TO BE COMFORTABLE, BUT STILL CHIC
“It’s not really sleepwear,” Rancic says of her
lounge collection, which includes a cotton
version of her bestselling moto jacket and a
sweatsuit with a retro ‘80s vibe. “It’s for
chilling at home, but [still] being able to
quickly throw on your shoes and go out.”

8. SPRING IS ALL ABOUT SHOWING OFF YOUR LEGS
“I think that we’re going to see a lot of leg this
spring, like short, little leather skirts [and]
cute little shorts,” she says.

9. THE MENSWEAR TREND IS HERE TO STAY
“I also think the menswear trend is hot for
spring,” she adds. “It’s all about being
feminine, but having a little bit of a
menswear vibe.” Her favorite spring pairing
includes her tailored pants styled with one of
her graphic T-shirts that read, “My Other
Shirt is Couture” and “Love.”