Modern Take on Something Classically Retro

I'm absolutely loving the playful usage of colors!

Romantic Red

Totally loving this model's look for the Lara Bohinc 2011 Spring Ad...it's just something about the messy tousled and teased waves along with the red lips that make this look ultra sexy and sophisticated. Not to mention that cool necklace from the collection...;POn another note, I've been sick for the past couple of weeks cause of the drastic crazy weather changes we've been having....hopefully my chronic cough will go away this week...I was even sent home early from work the past couple of days...I don't know if that's a work day win or fail....lol

There's been so many people sick lately...my family, co workers, friends, etc...so dress warmly guys :)

Lipstick/Lipgloss Experiment

Another beauty/makeup experiment...:)

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What I Used:

NYX Lipstick in Snow White (for the inner part of the lips to give that just eaten red berries look)

NYX Lipstick in Indian Pink (for the remaining part of the lips esp. on the edges)

MAC Lipgloss in Valentine's (finished and sealed everything with this gloss for shine and reflective sparkle)

Telephone Anyone?

My Little Pony meets Lady Gaga...

Jeffrey Campbell Spring/Summer 2011

OMG! I saw these wedge shoes and totally fell in love with them!!! My jaw literally dropped and was probably drooling over these! I can't wait till they go on the market....Jeffrey Campbell, you've done it again with these adorable shoes!! The style (Harlow in Taupe Suede and Wood) is part of the new Spring/Summer 2011 look book collection. It really is something for me to anticipate and look forward to...Unfortunately, obtaining a good full-size image of these puppies is hard....so for now guys, I guess these little images will suffice....

Panda Dog

This is totally unrelated to fashion, but a huge trend that has been going on in Asia ever since summer is the Panda Dog. A lot of people have been dying their dog's/puppie's fur with these all-natural safe dyes to make their pooches look like real pandas. I know it's bizarre, but these Panda Dogs just look so darn cute! I want a chubby furry one!!! I guess it could still be considered a fashion accessory or hair/fur related topic...

But on another note, the other trend the Tiger Dog just isn't as pleasing to the eye. That poor Golden Retriever looks like he crashed into Tony the Tiger.What do you think of this dog style trend?

My Nail Gradient Experiment

It's been rather late since my last blog...I've just been so busy with work and haven't had the time to post this. I've been meaning to post these pics of a magenta pink to purple nail gradient I did awhile back. Please excuse the dry cuticles...it's winter, so my skin gets really dry...This is the gradient image without flash

This is the experiment with flash

The nail polishes I used:
OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
Zoya Nail Lacquer in Roxy
L.A. Girl Rockstar Nail Lacquer in Groupie
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

I first started out with the base coat followed by one sheer coat of the Roxy color. Then higher up on my nails, I did another second coat of the Roxy. For the nail tips, I used the Groupie nail color and finished with the Seche Vite top coat. I liked the way it turned out, just wished my nails were longer in length when I painted them. They grew really long, but I just recently cut it again to avoid chipping. Anyway, I hope you all think of this as a successful experiment... ;P