Blush in the dark

With autumn on its way and a chill breeze picking up each evening, it’s easy to forget what summer feels like; but it’s also an indication that the time has come for you to ditch your flip-flops and pull on your wedges and boots. The season is kicking off with a pale and placid palette;…

Sleek in Pencil Skirts

Pencil skirts add a perfectly polished, undeniably elegant and ultra feminine vibe to any look making it a go-to piece for women who love lady-like looks. Here are some of my favorite looks from the Fall 2013 runway shows.   BURBERRY PRORSUM, FENDI  YEOHLEE, PRADA  J.CREW,  J.CREW TRACY REECE, BURBERRY PRORSUM BURBERRY PRORSUM, BURBERRY PRORSUM BADGLEY MiSCHKA, PAMELLA…

Produce With Power

We all are aware of the fact that consuming fresh organic vegetables is one of the cornerstones of good health. Health experts firmly believe that eating large amounts of high-quality vegetables every day is one of the most important steps to achieving optimal well-being.   Unfortunately, many people fail to get enough vegetables in their diet.…

Be Safer in the Sun with DIY Sunscreen

You want to enjoy the sun all summer, of course, and be safe from potentially cancer-causing sunburns. So you need a good sunscreen. But a lot of people are not too knowledgeable about the chemicals that come along with most commercial sunscreens.  FREE PEOPLE Sunscreens work because of two types of ingredients, chemical filters and…

Deep Blue Something

Fall 2013 shows had many looks with colors that fell into the blue-purple family, from periwinkle to acai. These are some of my favorite looks from the Fall 2013 runways.  3.1 PHILLIP LIM,  TOPSHOP UNIQUE,  CHRISTIAN DIOR KENZO, DSQUARED2 VICTORIA BECKHAM, BCBG MAX AZRIA, CHLOE VICTORIA BECKHAM, JASON WU, ALICE+ OLIVIA TOPSHOP UNIQUE, MIU MIU…

Hope Floats!

My name is Xavier Burgin, a film maker / photographer from L. A. and author of this post today on Heel in Mint.  Today marks the day of our independence, and I’d like to share a story that made me value this country and the spirit which joins us all as Americans…   Tuscaloosa, Alabama…

Coal Minded

With humidity and heat on the rise, you might be looking for products to keep you and your home drier, safer, cleaner and fresher. Did you know that charcoal can be used to perform all these tasks without having to use any harsh chemicals?  Here are 5 ways you can use charcoal this summer  –…

Gradient Garden

This is a gorgeous gradient rose garden themed editorial with a luxe, dreamy and sensual vibe. A dreamy and colorful color palette makes this editorial an eye candy.  Dreamy satin-like shades of yellows, oranges, purples and nudes remind us of luxe moody rose gardens. Pieces with delicate flowy details such as pleats, layers or drapes mimic…

Sparkle in Swarovski – Atelier Swarovski Spring / Summer 2013 collection

Thanks to Swarovski for inviting me to view their sparklingly beautiful Spring / Summer 2013 Atelier Swarovski collection and introducing me to this gorgeous collection with unique and exclusive designs by some of my most favorite designers in the world including Christopher Kane, Nicholas Kirkwood, Vanessa Seward, the iconic Diana Vreeland and Stefano Poletti. While I couldn’t make it to…