Pearl Harbor

Spring 2012 shows were full of pearly delights. Sea inspired details such as corals, shells, fish textures and pearls were spotted on many Spring / Summer 2012 shows. Pearly effects and opalescent finishes in colors such as silver, platinum, pastel and white hues radiated pearly luminance on the Spring / Summer runways. Shell and conch…

Classic Beauty Blog Award

Thanks to Ask Erena for giving me the wonderful Classic Beauty Blog Award!!  I love vintage and old Hollywood glamour so this award fits me well.      The rules Thank and link back to the person who awarded you  Write 7 random things about yourself  Spread the love to 15 other bloggers    1.…

Eco Emi

Have you heard about Eco Emi?  If you are into natural, organic and green products but are overwhelmed by all the various different natural brands or products in the market, then this might be just what you are looking for.  Eco Emi is a fun and affordable way to try product samples of many organic, natural…

Style Raker

Have you seen Dsquared2’s Pre-fall 2012 collection? Based on the idea of “Good girl gone bad”, this collection has a tough, cool and smart “urban” chic appeal mixed with a rich and sophisticated “classic” base. I love the concept of opposites attract in this collection. I love the colors, the simplicity, the textures, the effects…

On the Rise

Rise of GiseleGisele Bundchen managed to land on not one but three Spring 2012 campaigns including Givenchy, Versace and Ferragamo. I remember some people I know interpreted her reduced appearance during her pregnancy period as an old model on her way out.  I had a strong feeling she would be back and here is she,…

New Flame

Are you excited about Pantone’s color of the year for 2012? If you haven’t heard about it yet then the color of the year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango, an energetic and spirited reddish orange hue to motivate us to move forward with flaming energy and fresh spirit. According to Pantone, this hue is warm, dramatic,…

Heal In: Look Good Feel Good tips

With new year on the horizon, most of us are probably thinking about new resolutions. May be you are planning to weed out the tips that didn’t work out for you this year and keep the the ones that have worked out or probably make new ones. One of the most common resolutions that I…

Sea Mystique

Deep sea references were plenty on Spring 2012 runways and designers used inspiration from sea landscape, animals, plants, under-water formations and the water itself to incorporate the textures, effects and colors of the mysterious and dreamy side of the deep sea. All the textures, colors and glamor of the deep sea came alive in a more…

Red Hot Tips

Have you ever used lipsticks as blushes and eyeshadows?  If you have been following me for a while then you know how much I love multitasking and versatile beauty products or tips. I always look for tips that can make my life easier. I recently came across this video by an amazing makeup artist who…