October 18, 2011
NAILSPIRATION: Split Nails
Thanks to Refinery29.com for giving me the idea to create the Split Nail effect. This nail effect was easy to create but took a lot of patience. Some of which I don't have but if I was able to pull it off you'll be able to do it as well.
What I Used:
1. Take a nude color nail polish like the Sally Hansen Choco-latte and do a stripe down the middle of your finger or cover just the base of your nail (enough of the base so that you can create a triangle effect. Once you do one coat you can see if you'll need a second coat.
2. Once you have your base and it's dry take your black nail art nail polish and brush two cross crossing lines.
3. Color around your criss cross lines so that your nude color nail polish creates a triangle. Depending on your nail paint you might need to coats.
4. Once you finish painting your nails and it's dried just coat it with a top coat!
What do you guys think?
What I Used:
- Sally Hansen Choco-Latte
- Sinful Colors Time Off
2. Once you have your base and it's dry take your black nail art nail polish and brush two cross crossing lines.
3. Color around your criss cross lines so that your nude color nail polish creates a triangle. Depending on your nail paint you might need to coats.
4. Once you finish painting your nails and it's dried just coat it with a top coat!
What do you guys think?
October 17, 2011
Inspirational Monday: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As we all know, at least you should know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I love that brands, designers, and other organizations (including the NFL there's nothing like seeing grown men who are playing an angry sport wearing pink) are standing up to the fight against Breast Cancer. I lost my aunt 4 years ago to breast cancer and still today she is the strongest woman that I know. I am ever so proud of every woman who fights cancer every day. We all should be. They are all role models in their own right. If you are looking for foundations to donate here are some that I love: Susan G Komen, Save the Tatas, NFL: Crucial Catch, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Friday I decided to wear my pinks for Breast Cancer: hot pink shirt, A McQueen pink skull scarf, and pink snap watch. I def. don't wear pink enough...well now maybe I will since I have a pink snap watch and my mom gave me a pink breast cancer awareness ban.
Shirt: No Name
Jeans: Free People
Blazer: H&M
Shoes: Zara
Scarf: Alexander McQueen
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Watch: Slapawatch.com
October 14, 2011
Friend Friday: The Quintessential Fall Outfit
260 Days No Repeats asked us to show what our quintessential fall outfits are. For the most part this fall I've been living in my Michael Kors leather jacket and my yellow Target cardigan. Pairing them both up is perfect play on hard and soft. The length of the cardigan allows it to peak out underneath the leather jacket giving it a pop of color. It especially is a nice pop of color when wearing a lot of darker colors. Plus if I could I would wear my wide leg J Brand jeans everyday. I honestly now understand why everyone loves J Brand. I was so excited when I saw them in Loehmann's that I picked up two pairs. They fit me perfectly and I usually have a hard time finding jeans that fit my waist comfortably. I also love the long length especially since they are flared pants. Both these jeans are perfect to throw into my cycle of jeans and a great brake from skinny jeans. Pair them up with my JC Lita's and I got the quintessential fashion blogger fall outfit for sure!
Shirt: H&M
Jeans: J Brand
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Cardigan: Target
Jacket: Michael Kors
Cardigan: Target
Jacket: Michael Kors
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Necklace: courtesy of Satya Jewelry
October 13, 2011
Dareen Hakim Handbags
Looking for a standout bag? Well look no further then handbag designer Dareen Hakim. Dareen was born in Beirut but her work is influenced by the Lebanese life, which surrounded her growing up. From the looks of her architectural sculpted bags you would have never guessed that she has her MBA from Harvard Business School and worked on Wall Street. A handbag designer who is not only fashion savvy but business savvy as well, what more could you ask for? She started in the fashion business by managing L'Oreal Paris and Maybelline New York, which then lead her to design her own line of handbags.
Her handbags are a piece of art more then they are your average bag. Dareen's bags are powerful and stand out on their own, which means they are not for the faint at heart but are for fierce women looking for fierce designs. Unique forms and shapes rule her Spring 2012 collection. My favorite is the V-Clutch in Flame. Not only does the color call for your attention but so does the shape of the clutch. More like a boomerang then a clutch, but perfect for a night out on the town.
If you're a more subtle person and looking for a design that is more subtle then the Poise bag is for you. This satchel is elegant and lady like (hence the name Poise) and comes in a variety of colors that keep the bag sleek. To be honest I love all the colors but I must say the Jade and Truffle are my favorite. The Jade color gives it the WOW factor (plus its almost a minty green which is my fav.), while the Truffle color can easily be used for everyday. Neutral colors always tend to work well with every outfit.
Once again staying with the subtle powerful designs that can work for your everyday life The Casanova and the Starstruck bag also come to mind. The Starstruck bag is the perfect bag for going out. It's big enough to carry your essentials and small enough to not get in the way. The metallic sides and structure of the bag gives it a twist on the classic clutch bag.
Mean while The Casanova has an unlikely structure with a sleek defined style. This bag has just enough pop of color and a structured handle to keep the bag looking simple and not over done. Not only is my favorite part the extended wing look but that it also has a cross body strap-- it gives it an easy transition from day to play. Plus easy to tote around your essentials and everything else one might need-- laptop, camera, etc. This bag really has it all -- style, comfort, and a home for all your things you carry.
Dareen Hakim's bags do come at a high price, her bags range from $138 to $745. If you're looking to invest in a bag Dareen's the way to go. You can't go wrong with a good structured, designed, well made handbag that you will wear over and over again. Putting the money up is the hardest part but you won't be disappointed in the end.
Her handbags are a piece of art more then they are your average bag. Dareen's bags are powerful and stand out on their own, which means they are not for the faint at heart but are for fierce women looking for fierce designs. Unique forms and shapes rule her Spring 2012 collection. My favorite is the V-Clutch in Flame. Not only does the color call for your attention but so does the shape of the clutch. More like a boomerang then a clutch, but perfect for a night out on the town.
Once again staying with the subtle powerful designs that can work for your everyday life The Casanova and the Starstruck bag also come to mind. The Starstruck bag is the perfect bag for going out. It's big enough to carry your essentials and small enough to not get in the way. The metallic sides and structure of the bag gives it a twist on the classic clutch bag.
Dareen Hakim's bags do come at a high price, her bags range from $138 to $745. If you're looking to invest in a bag Dareen's the way to go. You can't go wrong with a good structured, designed, well made handbag that you will wear over and over again. Putting the money up is the hardest part but you won't be disappointed in the end.
October 12, 2011
Steep vs Cheap: Dolce & Gabbana vs ALDO
More shoes? I'm sorry but I can't get enough of shoes...and handbags. Just ask my boyfriend! Either way this season is full of GREAT trends for shoes! Including Dolce and Gabbana's star trend which they carried to their shoes. Thanks to stores like ALDO for being able to bring these trends to the people. I love me some Dolce and Gabbana but these 110MM Stars Inserts Leather Pumps cost $845 from Louisaviaroma.com! For me and a lot of other woman these shoes are total lust worthy and that's all. ALDO, of course, stepped in to give us a more affordable take on them. They created the Hafen which is made of leather, silver stars, and is only $100. That is $745 difference!!
ALDO pumps (see more platform high heels)
What do you guys think of ALDO's shoe?
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