2O12!

Happy New Year, everyone! Hope you all had fun ringing in 2012..I'm excited for a great year! :) I didn't take many pictures from my night but here are the few I did happen to take.. One of my New Year's resolutions is to start taking MORE pics to share..smh I'm soo horrible at that lol.

This year, I didn't plan my NYE night until last minute but I wanted to wear something VERY simple..I usually go for the sequin & glitter overdose hahaha. But I chose to stick w/ all black & a pop of color w/ my royal blue earrings. Did you ladies go all out for NYE..I'd love to know what you all rocked? :)





Here are some other pics from over the holidays..

xo, Natalie
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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???

gorgeous...

While browsing through the D&G Spring 2012 collection this look caught my attention. I have to say...I'm feeling it! The entire look to me is soo chic & just screams fashionista! It makes me think of being at a fabulous resort & sipping tropical drinks near the pool...lol! LOVE it. :)

Versace Spring 2012

The ocean is what inspired Donatella Versace for this collection. I immediately fell in love with the colors, patterns, cuts (ok...basically EVERYTHING..lol) of these pieces! By adding seashells, starfish, seahorses, & fish on a series of dresses & chic separates, this collection gave off a beautiful whimsical persona.

Black & whites set the foundation, as pale blues, purples, greens, & yellows played on the beautiful oceanic patterns.

Stud embellishments brought select garments to life, either patterned on bodices or waistbands.

Accessories included funky studded handbags & signature skyhigh platform sandals decorated with sea creatures. (How amazing are these shoes?!?)



View the rest of the collection after the jump :)

L0VE...

I immediately fell in LOVE with this piece by Badgley Mischka from their Spring 2012 RTW Collection. From the color to the sexy but elegant sheer skirt...it's perfection.

L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 Show

It was love at first sight as soon I saw Gwen Stefani's latest Spring 2012 L.A.M.B. collection!!! Each piece individually won my heart over :) & I can honestly say I would def rock everything from this presentation/collection. Gwen featured a wide range of many bold prints, military-styled & tailored jackets, long flowy gowns. Black & white were staple colors in this collection along with a bright pop of primary colors. Neutral tones & plaids were also featured in many of the styles.

Models wore beautiful maharaj-inspired gold necklaces that accentuated their looks.

One of my favorite things to do is mix really edgy pieces with girly/feminine soft pieces...& this line really took that into effect! Here, taking a rocker motorcycle leather jacket & pairing it with a feminine dress is so sexy!

Take a look at the rest of the collection after the jump & let me know what you think!