Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Trend Alert: Lock it up


 
I've always been a big bag kind of gal, I enjoy digging threw  my bag on the bus just to find my phone that had been ringing for 10 minutes, but not all the time. So that's why I'm very excited about the new twist lock purses!! These vintage inspired bags are being given fun colors, textures, and designs to add more interest to them. You can toss about a handful of these into your big brown bag because they are a MUST have. I've been spotting girls at my store and around campus with these bags and I just new I had to find the very best one:] There made for the chic girl on the run, and thats a lot of you!! Found some really unique ones on one of my fav sites lulus.com! Enjoy!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Legomania: Jewelery

For the past three years now I've spotted trendy guys on my campus, and celebs such as Kanye West wearing these accessories and jewelry pieces made out of legos.  I immediately loved the whole idea! Well I just found this great lego inspired heart necklace on bcbg.com , I thought it was so perfect! It has the whole block look that  I love of the lego pieces but more functional and chic! Be sure to toss this bad boy into your big brown bag. It'll have you feeling like a kid again:]

Thursday, October 28, 2010

I think I'm C-eeing double

I can't get enough of the classic Chanel half-tinted shade . They're just perfect, except for the price. For all you fashionistas out there who love the look but not the price, I have good news for you. I found the perfect twin on girlprops.com, an amazing accessory website. Be sure to toss this twin Chanel into your Big Brown Bag. Thats the good thing of having a twin, you can make others think your the real deal.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I'm Barbie:Item Of The Week

So.... 
Halloween is coming up, and I just love it! I just love being able to dress up as any character or person that you want to! For this Halloween my best friends and I decided to be Barbie:] And when I saw these shoes I just though , AHH how perfect are these. They just scream Barbie to me.  Check out my Barbie pumps and other killer shoes at solestruck.com! Im sure you'll find plenty to toss into your big brown bag.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Top 5 Must Have Shoes For Fall


 




 
( In Order from top to bottom) 
  1. The suede platform wedge. This wedge is being seen everywhere. I have actually had to wait to order this exact pair for two months now because it is instantly sold out! It is simple , yet says a lot at the same time. It pairs perfectly to any outfit as it goes with the nudes and nude pastel color pallets of fall. You will be noticed in this shoe, for sure. 
  2. The modern day combat boot is better than ever. Pair it with some dark denim shorts, tights, and a cropped top, with layered jewelery and you have a chic easy look. I love them paired with long-loose simple pastel colored tees , black tights  and a simple cropped  leather jacket.Just get them, you'll be the commander in charge wherever your feet step. 
  3. Julia Roberts we thank you. The over the knee boot need I say more? Just get it, it's going to be a timeless boot, this is no fad! 
  4. Black booties are life. I love them so much! They dress up any outfit and add such class and style. I especially love suede booties. Whether they be leather or suede, please wear them. Whenever you can. 
  5. Last but never least! The oxford shoe. They remind of childhood for some reason, maybe its because they're paired with socks..........but what a fashionable child that would be. Oxfords are fun and easy to throw on, and go with nearly any outfit. They add fun yet show you very stylish side. Pair them with a short floral dress, a cardigan, some tights and neutral socks for a casual chic look. 
All shoes found on lulus.com for under $75:]


Friday, August 27, 2010

Trend Alert: The WiId Things Are Out




 I'm normally not a big fan of animal print, but there's something about leopard print this season that I just die over. From the bags, to the shoes, to the jewelry, this type of animal print is one of the many trends you must follow this fall/winter. Leopard print is always being  appropriated and renovated by designers, but this time it's back and classier, and more fierce than ever before! Designers such as Dolce and Gabbana mixed leopard print with other patterns, such as lace and polka dots, which I just loved.  Since leopard print is so very fierce on it's own, you want to pair it with neutrals, or solid pieces to downplay the look. Remember you don't want to overkill your outfit by wearing a leopard blouse with leopard shoes and a leopard skirt! Instead pair the blouse with a pair of loose fit boyfriend jeans cuffed up, some gold layered bracelets, and a nice neutral platform heel, and why not throw a blazer over while your at it. Be sure to toss this fall/winter trend into your big brown bag. The boys will line up like wolves, or leopards, or whatever. (Blazer, Brown Tote, Side Bag with heart: topshop.com) ( top, dress, and wedge platform: modcloth.com) ( power skirt: bcbg.com) ( pink tote, model: dolce and gabbana)
 

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Killer Heels,Killer Comfort

 
 Ladies! Now a days every girl has a closet full of heels, and not just the little 2inch but I mean heels! 3.5 inches and up! It isn't any wonder that we're all constantly needing foot rubs from our boyfriends. Aside from looking fabulous ladies, high towering heels are not good for your health. Causing issues such as ,(but not limited to) back problems, and varicose veins  Luckily there are foot petals. Foot petals are a variety of foot insoles that are designed to give all day comfort while preventing calluses and  pain! The creator Tina became a certified Pedorthist, making her an expert in anything and everything about footwear and foot health! So ladies please go out any toss these into your big brown bag! Please! Your feet will shout THANK YOU!
www.footpetals.com

Sunday, August 15, 2010

My Wrist Says It All

 
Every girl needs a bracelet that has a little sass and a lot of class, and this BCBG generation  is it. The generation line is coming out with a whole bunch of sassy and funky bracelets with punch words like boss, duh, rad, dude, tough, not, sweet . What's fun about these is that you can layer them to make little sayings, one that Im for sure gonna combine will be tough rad boss. So go ahead and let your wrists speak, whether they're saying I'm boss, or I'm rad duh, make it happen. Head on over to your local BCBG store or go to bcbg.com to toss them into your big brown bag!  

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Featured Fridays: Steven D. Hill, Everything Extraordinaire!


The Fashion Industry is made up of many different layers,and you need each layer to have a solid fabulous foundation. Steven D.Hill is one of those special layers in the world of fashion. He's truly the creme of the crop in what he does, make-up, styling  and photography. He illustrates true passion and God given talent through his brilliantly beautiful work. I was lucky enough to steal an interview from Mr. Hill, he shares amazing make-up tricks and his love for what he does.  Be sure to contact him for your make-up/styling/photography needs!

Featured Artist Bio:Steven D. Hill thrives in the industry made up of stylists, make-up artists and photographers and he is based right here in Dallas, Texas.His secret weapon is that he excels at all three. He is an artistic photographer who loves natural, glamour, creative make up, product and conceptual photography. A graduate of El Centro Community College he studied Interactive Media Development; Fashion Design & Make Up for the Stage. Steven D. Hill is like an artist with a paintbrush, make-up is his tool of expression, and the face becomes  his canvas with which his many visions come to life. While he can certainly create whatever is necessary, he can also re-imagine the application until he has a unique finished product.
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 Q: What is it that you love about doing make-up and photography?
 It's my art; since I’m not the type of person who loves to draw and express art through that form. I really enjoy creating art and capturing it through the lens of a camera. Using the unique forms of light to create a amazing photograph. Just like a painter it takes tools to produce a great image. It relates to being a photographer; although you need a camera you also need tools in order to produce the image. Photography is what puts a smile on my face and it also helps me make it through my day some time. It's like what more do I need to do if I get bored I decided to capture something. I feel myself expressing something every time I press the shutter. Photography is my way to express my artistic creativity through the power of a digital process.Make Up to me means have fun but yet do it the right way. I admire the fact how you are able to recreate the appearance of someone. How the smallest amount of color can make the pupil appear different. How lining the eye make it's pop. Adding false lashes changes a person 50%. It's just shocks me how people feel once I do my job as a make up artist. It's lovely to hear people say you just made my day; only because you made me feel beautiful. I take part into making people look and feel beautiful when their feelings are different. Its' amazing to make people feel different and being able to make people look like something other their normal self.

Q. What inspires your work?
A. The vivid colors of everyday life, and the "strong and individualistic" photography of David Lachapelle

Q. How and where do you gain inspiration from?
A. Most of my inspiration hardly comes from anything, I can say this I’m very visual
my mind works at a fast pace if ideas come I will go from there.

Q. What are some of your favorite make-up tricks you can share with us?
A . Create your own lip gloss with pigments; or using a pressed shadow. Just mix it with any clear lip gloss.
A. For better mascara coverage, and a actual curling effect, for example use a business card or something small of that sort. Place the card above your top lash line on the lash. Begin sweeping the mascara wand against the card on bottom of the lashes. And you would repeat this step for the bottom lashes but sweep against the card but on the top of lashes. This trick also helps to keep mascara off your eye shadow.  “Hard to explain its better if I was actually showing you”
 
Q: If you had to pick your favorite photo shoot/make-up work you've done so far what would it be and why?
A.Yes, my favorite it’s really hard to pick but the one that stands out the most? When I decided to transform Kristopher Ransom l into what I call “My Blue Man”. Why, I had the vision one evening, and decided to inform him I need you right now I want to paint you blue. The reason for this image is to show physical and mental power as a person. The electric metallic blue expresses there’s no limit at the same time…demands respect and shows power. The shape of the glasses shows the positive and negative energy we all see. Despite what we see it’s still up to you to be the stronger and positive person.  Smile! “hope that makes sense”  


Friday, July 9, 2010

And I am a Material Girl

As the wise Madonna once said (or sang) we are living in a material world, and I am a material girl, and yes i am such a material girl. Thats why when I heard that Madonna and her stylish young daughter Lola will be debuting a new fashion line exclusively at Macy's, appropriately called Material Girl,and i could not help but be excited! The line was inspired by Lola and her spontaneous fearless way to create her own individual style, just like any young girl out there! Its Hollywood meets department store prices and what can be better than that? The line will have accessories, jewelry, shoes, handbags and of course the famous Madonna lace glove. Material Girl comes out August 3 2010 girls so make sure you sing your material girl all the way on over to Macy's and toss all the must have pieces into your Big Brown Bag to create your own very own Material Girl look! 

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Beauty Brag: Your lips are like Butter


Since i have beyond sensitive skin, I've been testing and trying natural products for just about anything,and boy was I glad to have been my own gini pig to Korres Lip Butter. First things first ,I am a chap stick junkie! I'm always moisturizing those lips, so i have been through almost every lip brand! I was a long time user of Burt's Bees chap stick, but since discovering  Korres Lip Butter my lips see nothing else but! It moisturizes and gives a soft natural tint with a lovely subtle shine. And its a two in one as well! It can also be used on your cheeks for a soft natural flush! Great for those summer days! You can find it at my heaven on earth, sephora.com. Make sure you toss this beauty must into your Big Brown Bag! Your lips ,and those who come in contact with them will be more than happy that you did. 

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Its a Tribal kind of Summer

One of my favorite trends this summer would have to be the tribal inspired fashions. From the accessories, to the jewelry, to the shoes and relaxed dresses tribal is were i want to be this summer. Its perfect for summer because its fun to mix and match and easy to play with. You want to look for bold statement necklaces, layered stacked bracelets, woven and beaded bracelets, brights and neautrals colors, relaxed textures and fit, fun tribal geometric patterns and beaded sandals. This is a must create look for summer! You can find all the jewelry featured here at bcbg.com, the dress at ardenb.com, and the sandals at forever21.com. Go on out there and toss all your tribal findings into your big brown bag and be sure to watch out for those lions while doing so:]






Friday, May 28, 2010

Beauty Brag

If there's one thing in life that people are constantly looking for it would be a perfect facial cleanser. Well theres no such thing as perfect, but there is definitely Purity by Philosophy. Having extremely sensitive skin, I was on the hunt for the perfect cleanser! So i made a trip to Sephora and was introduced to this amazing cleanser by one of the girls working there. I decided to take a sample home first before spending $20 on a new product. I loved it so much I went back after using up the very last of my sample. Its fragrance free, and is made to soothe the most dry and sensitive skin. It removes dirt and makeup, yes ladies even that pesky waterproof mascara!  My skin has been softer and healthier than ever, make sure your skin feels as great as mine by  tossing this beauty brag into your big brown bag! You can get it at sephora.com or your nearest sephora location.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My new Obsession


So, I dont know about you but I LOVE the kardashians. Khloe, Kim, and Kourtney are just so fab and fun you cant help but love them! Everyone knows that Khloe and Kourtney have their own  boutique Dash in miami and their hometown, which is a must visit if ever in the area! Now its Kim's turn in the fashion limelight. Kim has this amazing fairly new website called shoedazzle, on here kim, along with other shoe stylists, select a great variety of shoes for you every month! What i love love love is that each shoe is $39.95, such a great deal for such great quality shoes. The website makes you feel as if you are a celebrity, with the unique selections and great service you definitely get the star treatment for a great price. Below is the newest addition to my shoe collection, make sure you go to shoedazzle.com and get started on adding to your collection too! P.S if you want to get 20% off your first pair (and me a free pair) email me at my email dress and ill send you an email giving you 20% off!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

A new way to clutch it up!

Now I don't know about you, but I was getting real bored with the typical clutch. We get it they're this little rectangular thing you have to match to your dress when going out, yet I always end up hating every clutch i ever buy! I just keep it tucked away between my pits, which is not the place for the clutch.Its supposed to be extravagant, classy, fun, and out in the open for everyone to see! Your supposed to party with your clutch, not tuck it away. And trust me with Judith Leiber's new line of clutches you'll never want to tuck it away.Check out her line, she has the whole forest dazzled up and hung on a crystal string. Be sure to toss this bunny into your Big Brown Bag.