Friday, August 13, 2010

FALL/WINTER FASHION FOR 2010

I can't tell you how excited I am that Fall Fashion is among us!! It's so exciting to open a fashion magazine and already see the awesome trends that are coming to stores for Fall and Winter 2010. What's even more exciting is that there are a lot of trends that are repeats and a lot of them are fav's of mine :) Such as, 'boots' of allll kinds...'the must have, over-the-knee' boots are back :), booties, peep toe, fur and also the Military trend is sticking around. Also, you can still rock your blazer from this last season, it'll fit in perfectly with the 'Man-up/Suit' trend! I'm really excited to see the '70s making it's way into Fashion for Fall. I'm pretty much over the 80's look..lol!!! Anywho, here is a rundown of the hot trends to look for in your stores and to rock on the streets for Fall/Winter 2010!

*50's/60's Ladylike
The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s make a strong return, with shapes that accentuate curves think femininity. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the full circle skirt and dress remain at the core of the trend  Full, below-the-knee circle skirts, cinched in waists, and prim, proper styling.



*Sophisticated '70s
This look is sure to see it's way into 2011, by day it's all about high waists, wide legs, soft blouses and '70s accessories. By night, all that shimmers is gold. Flowing, draping dresses in high-shine fabrics or metallic hues are perfect for evening '70s glamour. Be bold and don't hold back, this look is about balancing softness with boldness.











*Military Fashion
Yes, military remains a trend for Fall 2010 but not as you've previously come to know it. Military fashion as a trend is nothing new, But while fashion trends tend to burn out within a few years, the women's military fashion trend isn't going anywhere, though like all true fashion trends, the military trend will evolve. Military is now about functionality and utility. If the 18th and 19th centuries originally inspired women's military fashion, then it's true to say that in 2010 it's inspired by the military uniforms of the 20th century.























How to wear it Gold detailing and ornate trims set off slick military cuts. There are a number of different looks you can create - from rock to edgy-feminine to bohemian.






Rock: For the ultimate in rock chic, skinny pants or shiny leggings with a Military cut jacket. Wear with killer heels.
Feminine
A military jacket can also be played up with a feminine touch. Think Ralph Lauren; a boxy, red military-inspired jacket paired with a floor-length
 dress. It's impractical, and it works.
Bohemian Luxe
Throw on a pair of over-the-knee fringed boots with skinny pants, boho prints, and a military jacket for a sexy bohemian look..






*Leather Clothing
Yes, it is on trend but it's hard to categorize. Leather works in with so many other trends and isn't a style unto itself. You'll wear it with military and you'll buy hot pants made out of it. The leather trend is extending into pretty much every other trend for the season. You name it, it'll be an option for your wardrobe in the colder months. Leather in 2010 can take the form of pretty much any item of clothing. If you can name it the odds are that someone's sent it down the runway in leather. Pants, skirts, shorts, coats, dresses, jackets, vests; they're all there


*Man-Up(Suits and Buttoned up Collars)
Menswear-inspired suiting and outerwear are key looks— 
Complimentary trends: Pair a buttoned-up shirt with leather pieces to keep the look firmly in modern, edgy territory. You can rock up a shirt by adding a leather biker or go for a crisp white shirt paired with a tan leather skirt. Work a strict buttoned up shirt into an on-trend military outfit. Pull on some knee high / over the knee socks. It will inject a sense of playful, girlish sexiness that's balanced out perfectly by your geek-chic high collar.






















*Metallic Gold
Although silver was present in some designs on the runway, the main metallic color in most collections was gold. Add metallics to your own wardrobe by simply updating your style with some gold accessories, such as golden pumps, totes, belts, scarves or gloves. These trendy accessories will give you a punch of glamour. Metallic embellishment can jazz up any day or evening ensemble.





To get the best out of your metallic look, make sure to follow these final golden rules:
  • Be careful when selecting your metallic, you don’t want the material to look like you decided to get creative with your roll of aluminum foil. Shiny satin, lamé and glossy, high-tech fabrics look great in metallic.
  • Shimmer also has a tendency to accentuate bulges; if something looks wrong, don’t be afraid to simply walk away.
  • This fall’s metallic style looks great worn from head-to-toe or simply as a fun accessory. Have fun with this trend!


*Velvet 
Fall 2010 revival of velvet presents some great new options for your wardrobe. How to wear it? You can go for a grunge girl look to the classically elegant starlet, the vintage-inspired girl to the masculine-as-feminine velvet clad woman... Quality is key, colours are rich, and it can work for everything from pants to dresses, handbags to hats.
Tips on wearing velvet: If you don't want to go all out on velvet clothing, don't forget that you can always inject a bit of velvet into your wardrobe by way of accessories. Headbands, bows, handbags or gloves are some prime examples.


*FALL/WINTER SHOE TRENDS for 2010
Over-the-knee boots


Socks with heels
Buckle Boots
Pointed-toe pumps
Kitten Heels
Fur Boots

Open-toed Booties
Clogs
Menswear-inspired Shoes














Wednesday, August 11, 2010

MAC Cosmetics 'VENOMOUS VILLAINS' Collection

MAC Cosmetics unveils Disney-inspired Venomous Villains Collection for Fall 2010.


Here's makeup that's truly for the bad girl in you :) MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with Disney to create a devilish collection inspired by some of the most famous Disney Villains.
The Venomous Line (in stores Sept.2010) highlights our favorite animated villains, "Cruella De Vil from "101 Dalmations," Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White's" Evil Queen and Doctor Faciller from "Princess and the Frog," are represented in blush, beauty powder, eye shadows, lipsticks and nail polish.

There are the light and dreamy shades such as “Oh so fair”, a pale pink beauty powder in the Evil Queen’s collection and “Innocence Beware” a taupe shade of lipstick with Cruella de Vil’s mean old mug adorning the packaging. And for the more adventurous, there are plenty of wild and wicked colors to be had. A nail lacquer inspired by Maleficent called “Mean & Green” is a swirl of gun-metal and purple-green that would compliments fall's gray color palette. And every villainess needs a blood-red lipstick. "Toxic Tale" matches Snow White's fateful fruit!!

Go ahead, pick your poison.






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Get to know me beauty Tag!

I've been tagged by, http://lisamarie337.blogspot.com to do this 'Get to know me, beauty tag' :) Thanks for tagging me sweetie!!!

* What's your Favorite Makeup Look???
Hmm, I usually stick to colors that best compliment my eye color, so pinks, golds, greens, purple!!! My fav look is shimmer shadows, a goldie shimmer look, and or smokey eyed look! :)
* What part of your Body do you Love??
I like my shoulders and my cheekbones!!!
* Who is your beauty Icon??
I can't say that I really have a 'Beauty Icon'! There are quite a few girls I look to in terms of fashion. Definitely, Gwen Stefani, The Dash Girls, Nicole Ritchie, Rachel Zoe, etc. I love to read Fashion Mags, so I get a lot of ideas and tips from them :)
* What Beauty Product makes you Feel instantly Good???
Umm, probably my concealer and powder, as soon as that's on I feel better..lol!!! Then other then that, eyeliner because I feel sooo naked without anything on my eyes, so eyeliner, mascara, OH and Self-Tanner when I have a self-tanner on I feel much better as well. I hate to look pasty white!! When I look tan, I feel much better about myself :)
* How do you look after your skin??
I wash my face w/ Neutrogena Acne Skin Solutions Face Scrub, then apply their Acne Control Lotion, then apply Philosophy's 'Hope in a jar' moisturizer all over my face, and SSC(Serious Skin Care) C-Eye Cream. That's my daily skin routine!!! I don't do a mask often enough. I definitely need to do them more!!!
* What is your Signature Scent!!??
My ALLLL time favorite scent it 'MISS DIOR CHERIE' by Christian Dior!!! OMG I want to bathe in it. I want to hook up lil sprayers in the vents in my house and have it pumping through at all times..lol!!! Seriously, you guys it's ammmaziing!!! I'm sooo sad because I'm out of it and have been for a while, and unfortunately its not cheap :( So, I usually only get it on special occasions :((( Other then that I LOVE Escada's Tropical Perfume line...'Marine Groove'..'Rockin Rio' ...'Sunset Heat' ...'Pacific Paradise'...those all smell amazing!!! And also at Victoria Secret I always wear their lotion in the 'Pure Seduction'..my all time fav :)
* What's your hair care secrets?
The one thing I do that I believe has really helped my hair is that I don't ever really put any heat on my hair. I only will use a curling iron ever so often, I NEVER use a flat iron!!! I always use Argan Oil mixed w/my conditioner as well as before I blow dry my hair, I use a leave in conditioner, Argan Oil, and TreSemme Heat Tamer Spray all before using the blow dryer and I use a defuser so the heat doesn't get too close to my hair!!!
* How do you pamper yourself?
Ummmmm, wellllll..lol!!! I don't know. I've never gone to a salon or spa and gotten a facial or anything. I haven't had a professional massage in years!! Hmm..I guess ever so often I go and get a pedicure with my Mom and Sis. It's not very often I usually just paint my own toes and nails, but it's a nice treat to go have it done professionally :)
* Finally How do you have a Beauty Philosophy??
I don't really have a 'Philosophy'...Just that to me beauty comes from within!!! You can meet a GORGEOUS girlor guy, but if they're a mean/rude/bitchy/egotistical person then it makes them the ugliest person ever to me!!! So, I believe beauty comes from within, people who are sweet, sympathetic, kind-hearted, warm, giving and friendly are the most beautiful people in the world!!

I tag whoever wants to do this Tag!!!
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Yummy Healthy Treat!

Hey guys!!!
If you're looking for a healthy, non-fat tasty treat to beat the heat this summer, head to pinkberry :)
I absolutely LOVE Frozen Yogurt, and yes there are sooo many different places to choose from these days, since Froyo has become such a trendy thing, but hands down the healthiest I have found has been pinkberry, mostly because of their portion control.
A lot of Frozen Yogurt places now have a 'serve yourself' type of thing going on. Which don't get me wrong its F-U-N!! You can leave with as much froyo, and as many toppings as you'd like, but in the end you mine as well just go get yourself an ice cream sundae, because it's going to equal just as many calories and fat!!! So, keep in mind portion control is key at these 'serve yourself' frozen yogurt joints :) My new fav 'serve yourself' froyo place is 'Yogurtland'. I always get the smallest cup they offer and I always get the non-fat, sugar-free Pecan n Pralines yogurt, and I only fill the cup about half way if even that, and I usually skip out on the toppings, if I do go for toppings I usually will go for fruit or yogurt chips, but all in all when it comes to me needing to keep those pounds away I always hit up my local pinkberry. I get a small cup, and I always get their 'original flavor' it is only about 100 calories and it's fat free, and if I do get toppings it's fresh strawberries :) Here is their link below. I hope you guys can find one in your area!!! Enjoy :)) http://www.pinkberry.com/



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Monday, August 9, 2010

The House Of Wade Lee

If you guys are looking for really cute, one of a kind hair accessories then you have to check out, The House of Wade Lee. His hair clips, headbands, and bows are sooo adorable!!! They're so light weight, and will not rip out your hair like so many do. I have really fine hair and the clip he sent me stays in my hair all day long. So, definitely go check him out...
Here is all of his info listed below and also a pic of the cupcake
hair clip he sent me :)
http://www.thehouseofwadelee.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/thehouseofwadelee
http://www.thestoreofwadelee.com



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Friday, August 6, 2010

Wishing...

So, I'm sitting here drinking my coffee, and working, all while waiting to hear back from our realtor!!! You guys, I want to move out of here soooo badly!! We(bf & I ) NEED more space. I feel like a caged animal here sometimes..lol!! Plus, once we move, I'll be able to get a fur baby :) I can't wait to get a dog. I've been wanting a dog of my own for sooo long. Now, we have to wait until we move out because I want a BIG guy :) I'm an animal lover period, but I LOVE BIG breeds. So, I want my pup to be able to have as much room as he can to roam around,
and yes as you can tell I keep referring to my pup as a 'he' :) I'd really like to get a male. They're easier to deal with in terms of bigger breeds, from my experience. I'll post a pic below of the puppy I want to get. It makes me smile just thinking about it :) And even better yet, my sister is soo excited to watch him whenever the BF and I are gone traveling, secretly I think she wants to kidnap my dog.lol!!! Just kidding, she always says...'hmm, well I'm not too sure I'm going to give him back'..lol! She is a HUGE dog lover as is my Mom as well. I've mentioned before they both have dogs, Laker(Moms) and Daisy(Sis) those are their kids :) Anywho, ok I'm going to stop rambling on. Fingers crossed that we find a place soon...and that our agent gets back to us with some good news :)
I hope you guys have a great weekend!!
Love ya.xoxo *Cupcake Kisses*

Here's a pic of the the puppy I want to get :)





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Thursday, August 5, 2010

KimberDolls' Giveaway!


Awesome contest everyone!! Go check out the prizes and her awesome blog!
http://kimber-doll.blogspot.com



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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

M.I.A.

Wow, have I ever been MIA!!! It's been so long since I've blogged. I actually missed it :) There has just been so much going on lately. June and July were hard months for me, being as that in June was my 1st bday without my Dad, my Dad's bday a week after, and then Father's Day, ugh!!! All 1st's since his passing. Then came July...the dreaded 'July'!!! I lost my Dad July 22, 2009! So, it was the year anniversary of his death. Those 2 months are reallllly hard. Last year, on Father's Day my Dad was taken to the ER and never left the hospital, that's where he remained until his passing on 7/22. The weeks, days, minutes, up til that point were...well....there are no words that can ever explain what it was like. They are memories I try everyday to shake off and out of my head!!! So, needless to say guys times have been tough for me, and throw in the mix getting sick, battling vertigo, and as always dealing with stupid computer problems!!! Oh, how I just love those roadblocks!! And you know what?...I still look back at these last couple of years and can't BELIEVE that myself and my family actually made it through. No one can ever prepare you for those things, but I do have to say it makes you stronger, and it definitely showed me that as for myself, Mom, and Sister...we don't know our own strength! I remember sitting with my Mom and Sister hours after my Dad died and my Mom just kept saying, 'I can't do this. I can't do this, I don't know how I'm going to do this'...and here we are a year later and we did it!!! I've met so many wonderful people on YouTube who unfortunately share in the same tragedy, or have lost their Mom, Dad, Brother, or Sister, and it just breaks my heart to hear their stories. I'll never understand why, I try not to ask myself that question, because I know I'll never get the answer. I just have to try to remain positive and be thankful for what and who I do have. I just can't stress enough to people, make every moment count, don't take your loved ones for granted, tell them you love them, SHOW them you love them, tomorrow is never promised. Live for today~



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