UK retailer Next has decided to offer 500 apprenticeships (with the possibility of more based on applicants) to young people looking for a career in retail and fashion. The government is very supportive of this endeavor, trying to get those who don't necessarily have higher education into jobs, as unemployment among 16-24 year olds is on the rise. Next will pay a little more than £2.50 per hour, better than the standard going rate for an apprenticeship.

The idea is to get hired and have a long career in the retail industry, which it feels can be viewed as a skill just like becoming a plumber, electrician, or locksmith. I think it's a great idea, and everybody wins. Next can help the job market, give people an opportunity to gain experience in the working world whilst acquiring help it needs at a low cost.

Don't be surprised if you see Lord Sugar roaming the aisles of Next looking for a fedora and a new apprentice!

Stay tuned into Next for more details coming soon on how to enter to win an apprenticeship.

Alexa Chung is the epitome of easy modern style, and the way she throws casual elements together for looks that are simple but also pretty and eye-catching is a lesson we could all stand to learn. Most recently, she wore this fabulous lipstick look in Sydney at the 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty event. We love how bright yet polished it makes her look and the way that she uses it in place of wearing much in the way of other makeup. It's a great idea for days when you don't want to put on a whole bunch of product, because you still look fresh and a little made up.

The trick for making the look work is picking a cream-to-matte texture and a bright shade. A cheery orange red or a true, fire engine red hue are your best bets, and lipstick pencils are perfect for getting the right texture and luminosity. If you opt for a regular lipstick, keep things looking fresh by using lip liner beneath.

Source: Alexa Chung Has a Gorgeous Red Lipstick Trick

Huito is the natural equivalent of bacon cupcakes: an unexpected combination that really hits the spot for some people. The yummy fruit, which grows across the Caribbean and all the way down to Peru, makes both great jam and a pretty awesome black hair dye. When ripe, it's popular as a flavor for preserves and ice cream, but when it's still green the geniposidic acid it contains makes a tenacious dye when it oxidizes, dyeing anything it touches a rich blue-black.

It's popular for both temporary tattoos and hair color, and it makes a gentle alternative to henna or indigo. So if you're looking for lush black hair color without chemical dyes, pop by your specialty grocery and see if they have any huito. If you can't find the fruit but want to try the dye anyway, you can also buy huito extract (it's sometimes also called jagua) in many health food stores.

Source: Huito: The Hair Dye You Can Eat