Style 101: Hats Off to Fall

Zendaya

Now Zendaya is known fashion risk taker! Here she is even taking cues from singer and producer, Pharrel, as she owns this big and bold hat. This hat is like a super-accessories that will definitely have all eyes on you! A hat like this can work to make any bold fashion statement.

Selena Gomez

A hat can give the most incognito look while still being ultra chic. A floppy hat is no longer just for tea parties! Floppy hats keep the sun out your eyes, hide bad hair days, and add an extra oomph to any outfit. Use a floppy hat just like any other accessory, to add flair to a look.

Beyonce

Want more of a classic Charlie Chaplin look? Try a bowler hat. A bowler hat is super cute and looks great when paired with a nice pair of shades. Mix it up by pairing the bowler hat with curls and waves in the hair or even a loose up-do.

Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner

Hats are one of the best accessories because they can work in so many different situations: bad hair days, sunny days, or days we just want to look extra chic for the day. There are so many varieties of hats in many different styles, shapes, and colors that you can work in and out of your daily wardrobe!

Do you integrate hats into your wardrobe?

Hair 101: The Latest Bob Chops

Emma Stone

Beyonce

As of late, two major celebs have given their long locks a chop. Emma Stone and Beyonce have traded in long hair for short, wavy bobs. Bobs are typically an "average" hair do, but only when styled like the typically bob. What makes Emma and Beyonce's bobs stand out is the texture and bluntness of the cut. Instead of many layers, each has a more straight across cut that maintains the same length all the way around. Also, there are no heat tools near either one! Instead of super sleek looks, each bob keeps with the hair's natural texture which gives extra body and volume.

What is your favorite fall hair cut?

Style 101: The Crop Top Set

Lucy Hale

Beyonce

Cher Lloyd

Zoe Saldana

I'm sure everyone knows about the midriff baring crop top these days, but what's even newer is the crop top set. A crop top set is a crop top with a matching skirt, shorts, or pants. This new look has be seen on the red carpet to everyday street style, from Beyonce to Zoe Saldana. A crop top set also helps to dictate just how much midriff needs to be shown depending upon how high the bottoms are pulled up. The crop top set can be dressed up or dressed down, all by the power of the set's styling, print, fabric, and more. Pick up some tips on how to rock a crop top set with the photos above.

How do you wear a crop top set?

Get the Look: Beyonce's ***Flawless Video

Beyonce

Being the Beyonce super-fan I am, I purchased the latest Beyonce album. It is a must have if I do say so myself. After listening to every song and watching every video, I have come to the conclusion that "***Flawless" is my new favorite song. My favorite look from the "***Flawless" video is in the photograph above". I am in love with sultry, edgy make-up and bedhead hair. The look is easily attainable with the use of red lipstick, black eyeliner and mascara, and a curling iron.

1. Begin with a clean face. Apply foundation and concealer as needed. 
2. Apply eyeliner to the lower lash line. Allow the line to become thicker as it nears the outer corner of the eye.
3. Apply eyeliner to the top lash line into a winged effect. Be sure to slightly smudge the liner for an edgier look. 
4. Apply 2-3 coats of mascara to the top and bottom lashes.
5. Apply lipstick to lips. 
6. Clean up any mistakes with a q-tip and make-up remover.
7. Finish the look by wrapping sections of hair around a curling iron for 10-15 seconds. Then finger-comb the curls. Braiding the hair overnight will also give the same effect.

Have you listened to Beyonce's new album? List your favorite songs below!

Fashion 101: The Printed Sweater

The weather is starting to get chilly which means its time for Sweater Weather! Printed sweaters are my favorite because they don't just look like a clump of fabric on my body. They can play up my personal style and a big dose of personality to my look. Below are some of my favorite printed sweater looks worn by my favorite celebs:

Beyonce

Get matchy-matchy like Beyonce by pairing your sweater with bottoms that match a main color in the sweater.

Beyonce

Try adding a pop of  color by pairing a neutral colored sweater with colored bottoms and accessories. 

Gwen Stefani

Go edgy like Gwen Stefani by pairing a girly polka dot sweater with killer boots and military skinnies.

Fashion 101: Black On White, White On Black

I am obsessed with the updated look of black and white outfits! It is so much more than just black pants and white shirt, there's stripes, polka dots, blazers, and more that make it so much more interesting! The black and white trend creates a lot of visual interest because of the contrast between white and black. Below are some of my favorite black and white looks rocked by Beyonce, Nicole Richie, and Emma Watson!

How do you rock black and white?

Get The Look: Holiday Perfection

Beyonce

Natural beauty is perfect for any holiday occasion, especially Christmas. Whether you're spending the day with your family or attending a Christmas party, you never want to look overdone. I always opt for an eyeshadow palette of neutral colors and try out a look such as Beyonce's beauty look pictured above. Browns, blacks, greys, and dark green eyeshadows look fabulous no matter your eye color and always look good together especially when paired with a nude glossy, mascara, and light foundation.

1. Begin with a clean face and apply concealer and light foundation as necessary.
2. Apply a primer to your lids as well as a light brown shadow up to your brow bone as well as next to your tear duct.
3. Take a dark shimmery green shadow and apply from the middle of your lower lid to the outside in a C-shape. For a glamorous look apply heavily, apply lightly to keep the natural look.
4. Apply a dark brown shadow and blend it into your crease in a C-shape creating a smokier look.
5. Apply the same dark brown shadow from step 4 with a eyeliner brush onto your lower lash line.  
6. Add 2-3 coats of lashes to your mascara and a nude gloss to your lips.

Intensify the look by making it smokier or trying a bolder lip color or keep it simple by taking away some of the eyeshadow colors. Let me know in the comments below if you will be trying out this look for the holidays!

Hair 101: Big Bangs Theory

Bangs seem to be making a big comeback, celebs like Demi Lovato, Beyonce, Carly Rae Jepson, and Taylor Swift have all been rocking them. Bangs are such a bold hair statement that can totally change your look! There is also such a variety of bang styles, wispy, fringe, blunt, side bangs, and so many more with my favorite being the longer wispy bangs. Keep on reading to get more into the big bang theory.

This is definitely not the first time Demi has had bangs, remember her Camp Rock days? I love the wispy bang look, especially on her face shape. Wispy bangs frame your face and bring out your eyes by giving them all the attention. However, wispy bangs require trims to keep them out your eyeballs. Wispy bangs are also a great transition into side bangs and growing out your bang look. 





Carly Rae Jepson rocks a more blunt and thick bang look that is great for round and heart shaped faces. This bang look is actually longer when straight, but is normally slightly curled under with a mini flat iron. This bang look is best if you know your going to be keeping the bangs for a good bit of time since they're too short to clip all the way back or move completely to the side.

Beyonce's latest hairstyle just happens to be bold, blunt bangs! Blunt straight across bangs are very bold to rock because they are very in your face, literally. Blunt bangs work best with longer face shapes since you don't want to take away half of your face with hair. Also, you definitely want to have hair that is straight or a great flat iron so that the bangs always lay right.

 

 

What type of bang would you rock?



Trend Alert: Sneaker Wedges

Sneaker wedges are the latest trend in shoe wear and perfectly for the girl who loves heels or wants height while still being casual and comfty. Sneaker weddges come in so many styles and heights, you can go from basic black to a wild cheetah print to match your style or outfit. Don't forget you can even change the shoe laces to go with anything!

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio shows how you can wear the sneaker wedges with a super casual outfit and still look chic and comfortable. The sneaker wedges she is wearing are a sleek black which means they can be worn with casual, chic, sleek, and edgy looks very easily. For the girls who just like the easiness of the shoe, a good bit of sneaker wedges come with just a Velcro strap which means they are very easy to get on and off.

Beyonce
 

Beyonce is sporting a very similar, if not the same exact pair of sneaker wedges as Alessandra Ambrosio. However, Beyonce shows the edgier side of the show even though she is still looking casual with the addition of her oversized coat. Besides the cute, chic fashion aspects of the show, Beyonce must think the shoes are pretty comfortable for the day. She's carrying around a baby and that gets heavy! As of right now I am all over the sneaker wedge, they are cute, chic, comfortable, and trendy!



Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning brings out the more young side of the shoe which is great for teens and young adults like myself. I love that she choose a softer more neutral color, especially since most people go for the darker colors. Like Beyonce, Dakota paired the sneaker wedges with leather pants although Dakota has made the look completely different and ultra chic. The bag and shoes definitely make her outfit.

How are you feeling about the sneaker wedge?

Health 101: Feed Your Skin

Beyonce at United Nations

Although I have always noticed Beyonce's nice skin, I am now mesmorized by it as I look at this photo of her at the United Nations. Her skin is incredibly smooth and glowing, almost perfect! I know that she probably has on the best concealer and foundation, but there still has to be more. I have decided that maybe the appearance and health of your skin is determined by what you eat. As you may or may not know, I stopped drinking soda six months ago and the amount of break outs that I usually have decreased. Now that I have traded in snacking on various chips and candy for apples and grapes I have also seen improvement in not only my skin but my energy and overall health. I now have the idea that maybe it's not what you put on your skin, but what you feed your skin that makes it look and feel better.

 What do you think?

Fashion 101: The Peplum

Beyonce

Kourtney Kardashian

Emma Stone

Peplum style skirts and dresses are so unique and help form and define curves. I love the peplum style, it reminds me of a bit of a tutu mixed with lots of chic! A peplum is basically just a sort of frill added in the waist section of a skirt of dress. I recommend that for anyone wanting to show off their waist or create a smaller waist to try out a peplum style. Beyonce's peplum begins exactly at the waist and is continued by a pencil bottom.Beyonce's peplum helps to show off her flat abs as well as her small waist because the rest of the dress is tight. Kourtney Kardashian wears her peplum in the style of a mini dress accented by a cute zipper. Just like Beyonce's peplum, Kourtney's begins right at the waist giving her a nice curve and small waist. The color of the dress is lovely and the snake skin clutch is perfect! Emma Stone's peplum is a bit weird since the fabric is bubbled up and sticking outward from her body. However, the color scheme is great! Be sure when purchasing a peplum style that the fabric is not to thick and that it is goin around your body equally. A peplum should be flattering!

Are you trying out the peplum style?

Swimsuit Series: Retro Look

Selena Gomez

Beyonce

Today is my first day of summer and decided to kick it off with a swimsuit series! I am si readt to hit the beach and the pool, but all I need is a super cute bathing suit. The bething suit styles being sported by Beyonce and Selena Gomez give a retro vibe although they still have very modern assests. Selena Gomez's bathing suit is in a gorgeous color and th two piece is not making her overflow out the top or back. The dip of her bikini top is the same type of dip as retro swimsuits as wel as the bow. The bow on her bikini top is also a little trick to making the bust appear bigger. Beyonce's suit is retro also because of the dip in the top and the flowy peice that hits right at the waist. Even though  Beyonce's suit is a one peice, it still shows off her curves and super fit body. I love that Beyonce accessorizes her suit with a small gold necklace and cocktail ring. Any swimsuit picture of Beyonce she still wears jewelry which is super cute, just make sure the rings are tight and necklaces clasped!

Which retro swimsuit is your fave?

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Fashion and Beauty: Met Ball 2012



Karolina Kurkova

Solange Knowles

Coco Rocha

Beyonce

Camilla Belle

The Met Ball for 2012 took place on May 7th and it was full of models, celebrities, and other successful people in gorgeous, daring gowns and suits. The Met Ball takes place in New York, New York and ultimately celebrates the  opening of the fashion exihibit at the fashion center in the  Metropolitan Musuem. The event is hosted by Vogue which calls for major fashion risks and drop dead beauty looks.

My top 5 personal picks are pictured above, I was completely in love with the risk taking outfits with my fave being Karolina Kurkova's form fitting, glittery gown. I am in love with her matching turban! Karolina tops off the look with striking poses and a fierce face. Solange Knowles rocked it in a yellow abstract gown that made her body look amazing and the yellow makes her glow beautifully. Coco Rocha caught my eye by wearing a suit paired with silk shoes and a bright pink top. The suit accents were perfect for an extra dazzle. I am used to seeing Beyonce super glammed up, but this dress is showing off everything, feathers and all! I love Beyonce's dress especially since she did cover up her top half with a nude body suit, she knows how to show off her body while keeping it classy and fashion forward. Lastly I had to pick Camilla Belle who looks gorgeous especially with her dark brown lips and pulled back her. Camilla took the most daring beauty look and didn't forget to pick out a dress that looks amazing on her body .

What are your Met Ball 2012 picks?

Get The Look: Printed Pants

Look #1

Look #2

Printed pants have been on my radar lately! I am loving the use of print as a pant or jean opposed to only being used in a shirt or skirt. Printed pants may look a bit intimidating at first, but they actually work perfectly with any outfit and have an unexpected look. Look #1 shows a gorgeous Miranda Cosgrove sporting a mix of edgy and girly style. The use of a hat and glitzy accessories even add a quirky, glam vibe   The look is great for spring because of the flowly top and the blues and purples in the jeans. The print of the jeans add playfulness and "look at me" power. Look #2 is quirky,cool and looks nice on Beyonce. I love how the print of her pants take her look from being normal and the blazer puts it all together. A print of pants such as these could even work in different colors and still look great! We can't forget about Beyonce's use of a hat, rounded glasses and a beautiful baby.

What do you think about printed pants?

Get The Look: Beyonce

Beyonce looks very urban and chic with this look. She always gives off a glam vibe and walks in sky high pumps like their gym sneakers. Beyonce is also one of the only people I have ever seen to be able to totally rock suspenders. This look is great for a day out shopping, an afternoon at the movies, or even lunch with the girls. I love that Beyonce is wearing straight leg high waisted jeans as an alternative to skinny jeans, they prevent the look from being too sexy. The plaid button down is super cute especially since it's fitted. Beyonce even warms the look up by throwing on a trendy jacket with a fabulous collar which is perfect for winter. I just love Beyonce's footwear, the color of the pumps are awesome and the height is magical. She also adds a long statement necklace, a small cocktail ring, suspenders, and a white oversized purse. This look is great for anyone wanting an urban, chic outfit for an everyday street style.

 

Hair 101: Fabulous Ponytails

Beyonce Knowles

Mila Kunis

Kim Kardashion

Ponytails are a girl's best friend on a bad hair day, but I actually love ponytails for any day. Ponytails can go from edgy, girly, to super chic in seconds and look great on anyone! They also help show off beautiful, radiant faces. The above pictures are some of my favorite ponytail looks rocked by celebs! Beyonce's ponytails shows off her nice cat eyes and glowing skin. Her ponytails is slicked back low to the nape of her neck with gorgeous curls falling down her back. Mila Kunis' ponytail is super fun and easy to recreate. Mila's hair is pulled back into a loose, curly pony that sits at about the middle of the head. This ponytail is perfect for anytime and give off a carefree relaxed vibe. Kim Kardashion ponytail is ultra chic. She slicks all hair up into  a high ponytail with hair serum. She also leaves her hair super straight as it lays down her back. Try out all different types of ponytails and find what works for you!

Get the Look: Beyonce "Countdown" Music Video

Look #1

Look #2

Look #1

1. Start off with a good foundation and primer like Clinique so your make-up goes on smoothly and stays on,
2. Use a pink blush like Maybellines' Bouncy Blush on the apples of your cheek and up halfway to your temples.
3. Take a yellow eyeshadow and put it on your tear duct and your eyelid up to the crease.
4. Brush a medium brown eyeshadow from the crease up to the brow bone and a cream highlight on the brow bone.
5. Apply some jet black mascara to your lashes to make them appear longer and fuller.
6. Now for  the major cat eye use a liquid liner and create a heavy line going out a little past your eyebrows. if you want your eyes to appear bigger and brighter use a white liner on your bottom tightline.
7. Lastly put on a pink lipstick and add a glossy gloss on top or just add pink tinted gloss.

Look #2

1. Start off by putting on a very natural foundation such as Cover Girl's Natural Luxe foundation.
2. Apply a light pink cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks.
3. Keep the look very minimal by applying a light skin tone shade of eyshadow all over your lid.
4. Apply a thick, natural amount of black or brown eyeliner to define your eyes.
5. Now make your lashes pop by curling them with an eyelash curler and then adding a black mascara.
6. Lastly put on a tinted pink chapstick like Maybellines' Baby Lips.