Summer Style: Kaftans & Corals

Quick post today beauties, just wanted to share my latest obsession for Asa Kaftans "Lagos" kaftan-dress, designed by my amazing friend Asa Soltan. Asa picked the perfect high and low trendy style and the most luxurious snakeskin pattern, and this combo made the dress so versatile and flattering. Not only is it the perfect glamorous cover-up for the beach, but it's also just a stunning piece that can dress up any hot summer night when worn with heels. The best part is that the kaftan takes minimal styling since it's already such a statement piece. Just add your favorite coral lipstick or nails and you're good to go!

Check out my nails of the week below:

Summer Wine Inspo: Chardonnay Coastal Beauty

Hey beauties! If you follow me on Snapchat, you've probably witnessed some of my ritualistic wine twirls, tastings and sips as a reward after a long production day. I admit, I do love to unwind avec un verre -- who doesn't? -- and find it so relaxing after work. Ever so often, Lee and I get to enjoy a bit of business with pleasure when wine and work cross paths. Today is one of those lucky days and I'm so excited to introduce my love for wine to my beauty blogging venture. Before I tell you about my summer special wine collab, let me take it back and explain why this is so up my alley!

My love affair for the beauty of wine started a few years ago when I spent some time living in Paris. I began to appreciate it not just for its taste or the good times, but also for the intricacies of wine making and pairing, not to mention the story that it told. Each wine has its own mood and attitude that can be interpreted through art, beauty and fashion. Today, I'm thrilled to announce my Summer Beauty collab with Chloe Wine, probably my most fun-filled collab to date! For the next few summer months, I'll be creating makeup looks, sharing outfits and video tutorials inspired by some of my favorite Chloe wines and today's post is the first look from the series, a coastal take on beauty and fashion, inspired by Chardonnay.

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How-to: Wear Camouflage

Hi guys! Today's post is a quick fashion how-to. If you follow me on Social (IG, FB, Snapchat), then you know I've been obsessing with anything and everything camouflage. This army print has been a go-to of mine since I was about 12 years old and it still works every time I want to toughen up an outfit. There are so many ways to approach it, so here are my three latest ensembles (with makeup looks to match). Let me know which one is your favorite and which one would you wear?!

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"Something Blue" Nail Art & Fashion Ideas

Hello beauties! Something blue is the air... Bridal season is here and I'm embracing the romantic spirit. This week's hand-painted nail art was loosely inspired by white henna, and is something I thought I bride could wear on her special day. Me? Well, I wear it just because... I love the pale blue shade and the subtle texture that the white designs create on top. 

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Khaki + Camo for Spring

Hello my loves!! In the tradition of keeping it cool and casual for Monday, I'm talking Khaki and Camouflage, exploring my all-time favorite print and the only shade of green that I'm obsessed with. Today, I'm giving you two looks, an Olive + Nude makeup combo and an all-Black + Camo "outfit of the night" ensemble to show you my favorite ways to rock this chic trend.

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New York Fashion Week Makeup: Cushnie et Ochs

Hey beauties! Told y'all I'm back ;) Today on ze blog: über dramatic makeup look inspired by Cushnie et Ochs FW 2015 fashion show at New York Fashion Week. I've been a bit underwhelmed with most of the NYFW beauty looks so far, that is until I saw this alien-esque mod vision by Maybelline. I was so impressed, I just had to recreate it for myself (and for you guys, here on the bloggy). Check out my original inspiration and the details of my version after the break!

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"Holiday Party" Makeup (3 LOOKS) pt. 2

Hello my beauts!! It's been a crazy hectic couple of days filled with makeup, meetings and holiday parties, but don't think I forgot about y'all. This beauty blog space is very important to me and I'll always come back to it, no matter what! I'm excited to share with you guys everything that I've been working on thus far, but for now, all I can say is that it's going to be a massive 2015. I'll try to throw in more hints and details in each post, so make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page ;) I can't wait to reveal all the details!!

Since I've been so busy, today is a three-for-one (updated). I'm showcasing three of my latest and greatest holiday creations that I've worn throughout the week to various Christmas & Hanukkah functions. Of course, these looks can be adapted and worn to any event and I totally encourage you to do so. P. S. Make sure you're following my Instagram page, you will see all my of-the-moment makeup looks there first!

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Makeup & Fashion: Winter Tones & Layers

Hey beauties! It's official, the cold weather months are here, and as much as I'm not a fan of winter, the only thing that makes it bearable for me is the fashion and makeup aspect. The changing of the seasons is a good reason to try out new color combos and dressing styles, and I must admit, it makes me a little giddy inside. The focus of today's post is just that: cool winter tones and layering to fit the season. Enjoy and let me know your thoughts in the comments section!

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Holiday Fashion & Makeup

Hello darlings!! Thanksgiving kicked off the beginning of the holiday season here in the States and I hope you had a wonderful start to this festive time of the year. Here's a quick fashion and makeup recap of my first holiday outfit and makeup look. Enjoy!

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Fall Fashion: MC Style "The Gemma"

Hello gorgeous! Today's fashion post and outfit are loosely inspired by the motorcycle culture, namely by a character from one of my favorite shows: the badass Gemma Teller (Sons of Anarchy). The MC style is so in and on trend at the moment, and with everyone rocking an MC-jacket nowadays, I had to find my own voice and spin on this popular fashion movement. My version is called "Gemma in the City", in SoHo to be exact, and it's exactly how I wore and reinterpreted this statement.

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In My Element

Ni-hao dear friends!! Today's makeup / style post is inspired by the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water and is featuring my newest fashion collaboration!

 

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New York Cat-Walking

Salut mes amis! I'm cat-walking on top of the world (or at least on top of NYC) to present my first ever style post in collaboration with RackStyles.com* -- a brand new online clothing retailer dedicated to delivering quality designs for less, straight to your door!

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T-Shirt Tyme!

Hey old friends and new!!!

Today's post is a quickie, focusing on clothing rather than makeup and showing off a bit of my personal style. Since posting my Blair and Serena makeup posts, I've received a few questions about my dressing style, as well as requests to share pictures of things I like to wear. My style tends to vary depending on what I'm doing and where I'm going (like the rest of you, I'm sure), but I feel most comfortable in leggings, sweats or jeans and a T-shirt. So, in today's post I'm featuring my every day casual attire, centering around the graphic tee. Take a lookie:

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A Tribute to Missoni

Buongiorno!!

No need to explain my nails of the week, they're pretty self explanatory :)) With the help of a few nail polishes and nail art pens, the famous Missoni zigzag stripes have made their way onto my nails!! I love creating my own nailart and this week I was inspired by a few pieces I got from the Missoni for Target collection ;)) Better late than never!!

Read more to see pix of my Missoni :)))