Finally, Unretouched!

Finally! An unretouched ad for makeup! Make Up For Ever has released an ad, unretouched, and I think it looks great. This is the foundation that I use, (I am not just giving them a plug, I swear, I love this stuff). Even though it is $40, foundation is one makeup product you should not feel guilty about splurging on. You'd be surprised how much of a difference an amazing concealer and foundation can do. Go to a Sephora store near you and try stuff on. Find your favorite type (liquid, powder, cream, tinted moisturizer is great for the summer) and your closest shade. A great foundation can help keep your pores more clear too! 

Palette Pleasers

Cool Lavender

Lancome's Shadows are ideal for sensitive skin and the adorable butterfly packaging was designed by Alexis Mabille. 

$42 at Sephora

Pretty In Prints

Clinique's Pretty In Prints Compact is all in one, with four eye shadows and a blush, inspired by the brand Milly.

$36 at Neiman Marcus

Blue Moon

Dior's Five Color Palette comes in six color varieties. The navy set has blue denim, sheer glittering pale blue, light periwinkle, white shimmer and a matte navy cream. 

$58 at Sephora

Beauty Emergency Card

Trish McEvoy's Beauty Emergency Card for Lips has 8 shades of gloss ranging from light pink and peach to dark mauves and deep raspberries that can be worn alone or paired together.

$32 at Bloomingdales

Oscar de la Renta Bridal 2012

I don't think I even need to say anything. Oscar de la Renta scores again. 

Style Icon - Emmy Rossum

Alain Mikli Sunglasses

J. Mendel

Elie Tahari

Kenneth Cole and leopard print Coach bag

Marchesa

This photo makes me wish that I had her life. Shopping in a wicked cute outfit with perfect hair, a Chanel purse, and a recent Dior purchase. And sherbet. Most of all sherbet. If only I had her singing voice as well, beautifully showcased in the Phantom of the Opera (2004). Check it out below.

Sunday's Shoes

Manolo Blahnik 'Clausado' d'Orsay Pump

23 Ways To Be More Adventurous

1. Buy a new cookbook and try recipes from it every week

2. Wear a color you never thought you would, even if it's just an accessory

3. Try that new ethnic restaurant around the corner

4. Attend the opera

5. Watch that new movie everyone is recommended, even you aren't enthusiastic about it

6. Try reading a classic, like Anna Karenina 

7. Pack a picnic, get in the car, and just drive

8. Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity

9. Paint a room in your home a bold color, even if it's just one wall

10. Learn a new language

11. Train to run a marathon, try yoga, or have a dance party with yourself

12. Learn to play a musical instrument, like a ukulele

13. Write a memoir

14. Change your haircut/color

15. Volunteer at the local zoo

16. Walk in the rain and jump in all the puddles

17. Wear red lipstick 

18. Paint your nails an unusual color (OPI for Sephora polish has a lot of fun ones!)

19. Climb a tree

20. Grow orchids

21. Talk to strangers

22. Write a love letter

23. Learn how to invest in the stock market

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

I AM WOMAN

Hear me roar. Hear me issue stock-purchase orders from the Wall Street trading floor. I am woman; I am not girl. I do not emulate the pop-burlesque fashion stylings of Ke$ha or Katy Perry. I do aspire to passe morning-after chic with bird's-nest hair and shredded leather leggings. No. Of Lana Turner and Barbra Stanwyck and Lena Horne I sing. 

Vogue, July 2010

Nicole Kidman's Chanel

Who else remembers Nicole Kidman when she was the face of Chanel back in 2005? Flipping through a magazine I remembered seeing her old advertisements and how much I loved them. Here is a throwback to one of my favorite commercials;

Oscar de la Renta's Fashion Advice

After 50 years of dressing stars with the fashion tastes of Rihanna to Anne Hathaway, Mr. Oscar de la Renta himself has some fashion advise for you at the French Institute Alliance Française in New York City this week.

"Dressing well is telling yourself many, many times, 'No I should not do it."

"When in doubt, don't. The one thing that won't lie to you is the mirror."

"What is important in dressing is understanding yourself. Don't follow any fads. If it's right for you, then wear it."

"You have to be elegant naked to be elegant dressed."

"Feeling good about yourself is the most important thing."

Fairytale Regions - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is a Gothic Revival Castle located near Bavaria, Germany. It was built in 1869 by the King for Richard Wagner, a composer whose operas Tannhauser and Lohengrin made a lasting impression on the King. Pictured directly above in the Hall of Singers, part of the elaborate interior of the castle. Does the exterior look familiar? That's probably because it was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland, California. 

Style Icon - Blake Lively

Gossip Girl star Blake Lively got her big break in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She didn't even audition for the role; she simply left a photo and they knew that she was perfect for the role of Bridget. 

Lanvin

Matthew Williamson and Christian Louboutin pumps

In Antonio Berardi (He's one of my favorites! Check him out his Spring 2011 collection and his Resort 2011 collection)

In Chanel at the opening of the label's new SoHo boutique

In Chanel at the line's dinner in honor of Ms.Lively

Lively with Karl Lagerfeld, the brilliant head designer of Chanel

Sunday's Shoes

Valentino's Fairytale Tie Back Sandals at Bergdorf Goodman

Beautiful Oscar de la Renta

How gorgeous is this Oscar de la Renta wedding dress? I found this beautiful gown on Le Petite Coquin, at the California wedding of Nousha and Henry. Check out all the wedding photos here

Spring Cleaning Time!

Ready for some spring cleaning? Start off small with your closet. Lucky Magazine has created the ultimate guide for organizing your closet and for making it cute. Check it out HERE

Valentino Fall RTW 2011