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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Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Fall 2011 Makeup

The ultimate makeup look is the one that accentuates the facial features while still maintaining a high dose of naturalness, so peep Bobbi Brown's new fall 2011 makeup collection titled Marrakesh Chic and learn how to get a feminine, season-chic look perfect for every occasion this fall!

Bobbi Brown seems to have turned towards the beauty of Morocco for inspiration and the result is absolutely gorgeous! The new line brings back beauty through gorgeous deep, rich hues that create the perfect blend of color on every skin tone.

The fall 2011 makeup trends place a heavy accent on natural beauty, so if you're all about subtly enhancing it, you will LOVE this collection!! It really has an amazing oriental feel which draws the eye from first glimpse. In the new collection, a perfect blend of rich hues which deliver soft, sensual and feminine results perfect for every occasion are featured. What do you think of the new line?

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:

Contouring

Contouring your face with makeup has been around for a long time but I feel it's really became much more popular recently! Celebs such as the Kardashians, Lala, Eva Longoria, Mila Kunis, & Cassie (+more) have all taken on this technique. A great contoured cheek just really sculpts the face & LITERALLY can be an instant face lift!

You’ll need:
*A vivid blush color (don’t be scared—orange, bright pink, reds, corals, and reds look great in the summer especially on bronzed skin)
*A contour (can be a blush, bronzer, foundation, concealer, powder 2-3 shades darker than your skintone)
*A highlight (can be blush, bronzer, foundation, concealer, luminizer, but should be lighter than your skin)
*A blush brush and powder brush (good to have two or three so you don’t “muddy” the blush, contour, and highlight colors by mixing the shades together on accident)

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Apply your blush to the apples of the cheeks, dust the contour in the hollows, & sweep the highlight shade on the tops of the cheekbones. Lightly blend where the colors meet & voila! You’re done.

Are you a fan of this contour/highlighting technique?