The "Lethal Love" Manicure!

There were tons of hot new nail trends at Fashion Week Spring 2012. Here is one of my fav’s from the Jen Kao Show:

It's called the "Lethal Love" manicure! I love how funky & different the look is!

“It’s a very dangerous, lethal person with a feminine, soft side,” explained manicurist Wanda Ruiz for CND (Creative Nail Designs). To get these ombré-style nails at home, Ruiz recommends you paint the brand’s Inkwell or Oil Slick polish as a base, starting from the cuticle and blending out toward the center. Next apply a saturated color, such as Anchor Blue, Green Scene, Rouge Red, or Midnight Sapphire (which are the exact shades featured at the show), & immediately finish with a topcoat to diffuse the colors together!

SO FiERCE!

What do you think of this look? I'm hoping there's an "easier" way to achieve this without having to use CND polishes only...any ideas???

2011 Wearable Fall Fashion Trends

*Tuxedo Jackets, Patterned Blazers,   & Vests

Blazers by Vivienne Westwood
Casual Jackets by Derek Lam

*Mustard Yellow Hues

Crewnecks & Scoopnecks by Thakoon
Cocktail Dresses by Diane von Furstenberg

*Polka Dots

Day Dresses by Singer22
Platforms by Miss KG

*A Touch of Lace

Longsleeve Tops at Boutique to You
Shortsleeve Tops by Beyond Vintage

*Jade Green Dresses

Day Dresses by Parker
Cocktail Dresses by Singer22

*Bright Pants

Skinny Denim by J Brand
Distressed Denim by Ksubi

These are just a few of the upcoming season's trends I'm really loving & looking forward to. What are some of you favs??

I love Leopard!!! Hear me "RawR" :)

Leopard print. My #1 guiltiest fashion obsession. I feel people either LOVE IT or HATE IT! In all honesty..I love it (when used correctly, I'm not talking 'head to toe leopard messiness' for example: Jerseylicious hahaha) Leopard print can actually be extremely tasteful, classy, & sexy all at the same time when done correctly. & I truly believe that it has been & is going to always be a timeless trend. Below, I put together a few looks that I think really show that leopard print can be fabulous!!! Rawrrrr. ;)


Look #1:

Skinny Denim at Revolve Clothing
Platforms by Christian Louboutin

Look #2:

Mid-length Skirts by Blumarine
Platforms by Giuseppe Zanotti

Look #3:

Boots by Sam Edelman
Totes by Chloé

What are your feelings towards leopard print? Are you a  Lover  or a Hater? <3

Nicole Scherzinger for Marie Claire September 2011

Nicole Scherzinger is featured inside Marie Claire's September 2011 issue (US edition). In the interview with the magazine, the 33 year old beauty opens up on ambition, being a hard worker & a perfectionist, the new chapter in her life and 'Killer Love', but also on pop-reality shows & Simon Cowell. Peep Nicole's photos for Marie Claire & some interview highlights below. But for more Nicole in the mag click HERE.

Nicole Scherzinger is featured in Marie Claire's September issue. Inside the magazine, she confessed that it was her parents work ethic & a Whitney Houston cassette tape to inspire her ambition. "I definitely have the eye of the tiger. I’ve fought my way to where I am & will continue to do so. I’m a hard worker - I get it from my family. We only know work. Nothing was handed to us. When I believe in something, I go after it. It’s very hard to tell me 'no'", Nicole states.

The former Pussycat Doll is having a great year. She will be a judge on X Factor & will release her new solo album called 'Killer Love'. "I'm a perfectionist, so when I'm in it, I don't know if things are good or not. I'm like, 'Is that good? Are you sure that was good? It could have been better.' Because for me, things can always be better," the singer told the magazine.

Nevertheless, Nicole reveals she's rather the nerdy type & she doesn't try to be cool. "I'm kind of a nerd. My assistant said the other day when she was watching me get ready, 'I wish people saw this side of you. You are really a nerd.' I was rushing around, trying on different make-up — so I had like five different foundations on one side, & a bunch of different lipstick & eye pencils on the other side of my cheek — & my hair was like some crazy side-ponytail, & I was wearing two different shoes asking, 'Which one looks better? What should I do?' as I tripped everywhere. I really don't try to be cool, because I'm not," she says.

 

For the rest of the interview & photos click the jump below:

Cassie Ventura

In honor of Cassie Ventura's new cover for Status Magazine, I decided to post an assortment of some of her hot looks (some recent, some not so recent). Nonetheless, Cassie is truly one of my style inspirations. Not only is she absolutely beautiful...her style is hip, edgy, & totally unique! Cassie isn't known for playing it safe. She's the type of girl to be able to rock a pair of Jordan's & skinny jeans..& the next day a dope dress & skyscraper heels! No question about it, this girls got SWAG. What do you guys think of her looks?

More photos after the jump!!