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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Current Craze: Fashion or Foolish?

In the recent years, fashion and trends have evolved at such a fast pace. Just being fashionable isn't enough anymore, now a days, you have to be different and and stand out! That means designers, celebs, trendsetters and fashionistas are going above and beyond to create trends that will make an impact. Here are just a few of the trends that may be a little out there for some people and loved and coveted by others. What do you think? 


Here is one trend that I would probably only sport on lets say, ummmm.....HALLOWEEN!! Violent Lips, sold for $15 at Sephora, has come out with a vitamin enhanced temporary lip tattoo that will last you 4-8 hours and ranges from polka dot designs to tiger print and sparkles. I guess plain old lipstick and gloss just isnt enough anymore. 


Originally designed by Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana and made famous by Lady Gaga, the heel-less shoe is becoming increasingly popular. Seen on tons of celebs and red carpets, this is one trend that I might actually be into.... if I wasn't so darn clumsy! I would probably break my leg, neck and take down the person next to me as I fall to the ground. There are different levels of extreme when it comes to this trend. Some are done over the top like Gaga's and others are done to be wearable and low key. 

Now here is another trend that I dont think I will be following anytime soon. With my luck, I would just poke my eye out or severely scratch my husband. I have seen everyone from Beyonce, Jessie J, Rhianna to Fergie and Adele. 


I heard of this trend sometime last year and have seen it pop up in different places slowly throughout the year.  It is a (Hopefully faux) fox tail keychain accessory that can we worn snapped to that belt loop of you jeans or on your purse. I dont think this is exactly my style but I think it looks cute on others. Sometimes I wonder, who comes up with these things? Who was the first person who decided to put a fox tail on a keychain and wear it? 






I have to admit, I cringed at the fight of this new trend the first time I saw it. High heel sneakers? The first pair I saw where by Isabel Marrant Bekket on Alicia Keys and, I was horrified. They were so bulky and weird and the worst part is they cost about $400! A few designers have since recreated the look in a more simple and wearable style that I think I might try one day. 


What re some of the trends you saw and coveted or cringed? 


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Look For Less: Kim K Black & Gold

I just cant get enough of Kim K's looks! She is always so gorgeous, stylish and put together! Here is another Look For Less! 



Lauren Conrad Beauty

She has come a long way from Laguna Beach on MTV! Lauren Conrad has transformed herself from a Reality TV star to a fashion icon, best selling author and business women. I am a HUGE fan of hers and all her ventures! I remember wearing her iconic black headband look and hair poof like it was my job! Here is the just-released cover of her new book Lauren Conrad Beauty. The book will have step by step tutorials, beauty tips and tricks she has learned along the way and much more! The books will hit shelves everywhere on October 16th! Cant wait!




Cover of Lauren's new book out on October 16th




May BirchBox

Its about that time again! Monthly Birchbox time!! If you don't know what a Birch Box is, its a monthly subscription where they send you deluxe size samples of random high end beauty products for $10 a month. You never know what your going to receive until you open your box, its like x-mas every month! When you sign up, they ask you a series of questions that will help them determine what they will send you each month. Your earn points for every order, for rating products and referring friends who sign up. These points will get you a discount on any items you liked in you box and want to get a full size of on the Birch Box website I love trying new beauty products so I was so thrilled to discover this service. Click to HERE subscribe! 





Sunday, May 6, 2012

Look For Less: Kim K. Mint Green & Black


Im pretty sure Im not the only girl who covets just about anything and everything Kim Kardashian wears but, who can afford all those designer threads? Not this girl! So I opt for the next best thing, frugal fashion! Kim K is sporting a gorgeous mint green blazer for a pop of color while keeping the rest sexy in black, I LOVE this look! All the items in this look for less are less then $100!! Enjoy!



Saturday, May 5, 2012

Trending: Crossbody Saddle Bags

One trend I am loving right now are the crossbody saddle bags! Inspired by the shape of a horse saddle, these are both cute and convenient with the crossbody feature that allows your hands and arms to be free which, lets admit, makes shopping SO MUCH EASIER! I have seen celebs like Jennifer Aniston to Taylor Swift wearing these and they are gorgeous. Of corse they have the expensive designer bags that I cant afford but, lucky for me, I have seen these everywhere including Forever 21 and H&M from as low as $13! From options with bright colors for spring or neutral colors to match every outfit, you cant go wrong!


What is your favorite trend at the moment?






$1,395 - barneys.com
$58 - nastygal.com
$16 - forever21.com