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Tom Ford Spring 2012 Collection Revealed

Marsadie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:57:00 +0000

Can Tom Ford do any wrong? We think not.

Yes, it’s nearing winter on our side of the world, but we can’t help get excited over this sneak peek of Spring 2012 style a la Tom Ford. The irony is that while we’re fawning over dark colors and business wear right now, these trends will apparently re-emerge come spring! Along with some rich color, classic cream, and some luxe animal print. As of now, we’re not mad about it.

Spring Style: Glistening Gold Jewelry

Marsadie — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:47:02 +0000

As we all know, spring is right around the corner. That means less long sleeves and more opportunities to accessorize! With all of the sunshine headed our way, glistening gold jewelry is a great alternative to the usual summer silver. And if you love the look of silver, white gold can be a classy alternative. Those of us who love shopping online should venture over to ShopNBC’s website to check out their great selection of gold jewelry. Here are some of our favorite spring and summer pieces.

14k 8” Dyed Green Carved Bracelet

Gold Embraced Color Choice Panther Ring

18k White Gold Silk Finish Band Ring

Khloe Kardashian Sports a Luxe Silver Dial Watch for Spring

Marsadie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:11:32 +0000

Speaking of timepieces, I’m loving the silver dial watch Khloe Kardashian is sporting in this picture:

The one she’s wearing appears to have a pearl face surrounded by diamonds. It looks a lot like the Swiss Legend Marquis Diamond Bracelet watch featured on ShopNBC.com. Lust or must? You decide.

Statement watches (including the omega seamaster) are definitely a big deal for Spring. Some of my favorite style icons including Taylor Jacobson and Rachel Zoe admit to them being a staple in their wardrobe. I feel like a statement watch would add much to my business casual wardrobe or even to weekend wear. My vision is of me in a slinky top with skinny jeans, chunky heels, and a glam Swiss Legend watch.

There are more gorgeous Swiss Legend watches featured on the ShopNBC website.

Indian Summer 2009 Trend: The Bright Boho Dress

Marsadie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:24:42 +0000

There are two guidelines for late summer 2009′s day dresses: make them bright and make them boho – the longer, the better. Flowy chiffon makes these dresses oh-so-comfy. Wear them with gaudy flower petal or cracked stone rings with your favorite embellished flat sandals or gladiator flats. Makeup? Try a sangria orange lip look like can be achieved by layering Stila 24kt Shimmer Gloss in Radiant Sunset ($22) over Stila Lip & Cheek Stain in Mango Crush ($24) – both from Stila’s new Indian Summer collection. Gorgeous!

Summer Fashion Trend: Animal Instincts

Marsadie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:36 +0000

Every girl should have at least one element of animal print in her wardrobe, if not many! Animal prints are fun and hip and just by adding a zebra print cuff, some cheetah print platforms, or a faux fur jacket to your outfit immediately gives rawr factor to any look!

Here is a photo of me wearing one of my own faux fur pieces: a cropped print jacket that I found at Forever 21 for less than $30! Scoreee.

Summer Shoe Trend: Studded Sandals

Marsadie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:44:35 +0000

What’s more fierce than studded up platform (or flat!) sandals in black, tan, or even white? Bebe has the studded “Brenda” sandal in white with animal print heels which are just tres sexy. However, the studded sandals featured in this post are practical enough to dress up a fitted tank and skinny jeans for day or a fitted jersey dress for the nightlife.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Smoky Plum Eyeshadow

Marsadie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:22:13 +0000

Mmm, smoky eyes. My favorite look! Except it will be fun to ditch black in favor of colorful smoky shades, such as sooty plums. MAC Eyeshadow in Contrast is perfect – it’s a dark, dark matte blue-purple shade which makes it perfect for smoky eyes.

For this look I also used: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog, Lancome Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset, Chanel Sheer Brilliance as a highlighter, and Lancome Juicy Tubes gloss in Simmer.

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara for Sky High Lashes

Marsadie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:48:04 +0000

For those of us that crave lash length over volume, Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara will give you just that — and lots of it. Coat after coat of Lash Stiletto builds more length to your lashes and there is no clumping. Lash Stiletto mascara seems to coat every single lash evenly, probably due to the long, tapered brush with skinny bristles.

So, Maybelline Lash Stiletto does what it boasts and costs less than $10. I call it a steal. That, and take a look at how cool the tube is — it looks like the heel of my patent black pumps!

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Pear Green Eyeshadow

Marsadie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:59:42 +0000

For Spring 2009, sheer washes of eye color were seen on the runway. You could totally get away with using just a pear green eyeshadow with nothing else, especially if you have fair skin. Personally, I like to add depth with any color, so I ended up applying a dark matte brown in the crease and a shimmery tan eyeshadow on my browbones and on the inner corners before doing the wash of pear green. I used the top color from Wet ‘n Wild’s Amazon Greens eyeshadow palette (using saline solution for better color feedback). I also added half lash strips on the bottom.

I love this look for Spring What do you think?

Flower Power: Floral Rings for Spring 2009

Marsadie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:07:55 +0000

Flower petal rings are perfect statements to add color and flair to a simple outfit, such as this summer’s distressed skinny jeans and a tee or an everyday dress. Find a flower petal ring in one of Spring 09′s hottest colors — hot pink, orange, or yellow – and match it up to a pair of brightly colored heels. Instant glam factor! Gold tones are the next best thing and make a perfect date dress accessory.

Forever 21 Faceted Stone Ring – various colors ($4.80)
Fred Flare Golden Blossom Dazzle Ring ($16)
Juicy Couture Mother of Pearl Flower Ring ($88)