Reel Sparkle – Romeo & Juliet

Thanks to Swarovski for inviting us to a special prescreening of Swarovski Entertainment‘s first movie on Tuesday, Romeo & Juliet. Written by Julian Fellowes (creator of Downtown Abby) and directed by Carlos Carlei, the story of this movie is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s epic tale of love and was written to appeal to the new generation. Actress Hailey…

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…