With the recent bleak weather conditions (horrendous snowstorms and rain on the following week), its been hard to find some sunny inspirations as of late. As I look forward to spring and summer, I am trying to find some happiness in the form of beauty trends. Low and behold, bright colors, smoky eyes and…
Nail Maintenance for the Polish Addict
Admittedly, I am a nail polish wearing addict. I usually change my colors once every 5 days or even less, depending on time constraints and my interest in the current color. Also, with my poor polishing skills, my nail color do not usually last longer than 5 days, so a retouch was always inevitable,…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week FW 2013: Backstage at Christian Siriano
INSPIRATION: Inspired by the Mariinsky Theater in Russian, Siriano created a collection that his muse would wear to the Russian opera: full of elegance, opulence, and a cold, strong aesthetic. FASHION – The Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2013 collection incorporated ornate beading, thick faux furs, black velvet, brocade and lots of gold. From slouchy pants in leather and…
Lipstick Colors for the Beauty Amateur
Yes, we’ve been there. We’re at the make up counter, and an intimidating amount of lipstick shades are being presented to you, you don’t know where to start. Once you’ve got into the groove of trying on say 5-6 shades, you give up and buy the one that really doesn’t go well with your face…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week FW 2013: Ruffian
INSPIRATION: “they called their new show Reverie, and for inspiration revisited the Bowery of the nineteenth century, when it was lined with opium dens and theaters…” FASHION – The Ruffian Fall/Winter 2013 collection had exotic prints and lots of black. From corsets and capes and leather to blouses with neckties and riding caps and…