Fashion Latest Trends: November 2010

Sunday, November 28, 2010

FOTD: Easy Pop of Colour Eyes

Hi Beauties,

I wanted to do something easy and fun yesterday with my makeup. A little pop of colour is always so much fun and easy to do.

My inspiration: Leona Lewis

Eyes:

Painterly Paint pot

MAC Brule allover

MAC Soba on the crease buffed out for dimension

Loreal HIP cream eyeliner in black

Urban Decay Blue Liner in Flipside

MAC Too dolly eyeshadow (to set the blue liner)***LE, you can use any blue eyeshadow

Cheecks:

MAC Blush in PeachyKeen

NARS Deep Throat Blush (its too sheer for me so I layer)

Lips:

A dot of Anime OCC lip tar for a stain of color

Face:

Makeup Forvever Velvet Matte Foundation

MAC Studio Concealer

XOXO,

Awilda

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Makeup Inspiration: Katy Perry

Hi Beauties,

I really enjoy looking at celebrity photos online for makeup inspiration. I thought it would be a great idea to occasionally post some of the celebrity photo that I find and hopefully help you get some great ideas.

Today's Inspiration Post is on Katy Perry. Enjoy!

**these photos are all high resolution, click on them to view larger***

XOXO,

Awilda

Organize Your Makeup Like the Kardashians

Hi Beauties!

For those of you who tune in to watch the Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you've probably seen a few shots of the girls' makeup organizers.

Low and behold is the super fabulous (uber expensive) organizers they use to display their makeup stash.

Personally, I don't really want to pay price tag for this, because really I would need about 3 or 4! You can buy it at Clear Cube for $290.00.

I found some cheaper options online.

Muji Acrylic 5 drawer organizer $23.95 (currently out of stock :-( )

Muji Acrylic Case 2 Drawer Organizer $22.75 (currently out of stock :-( )

Container Store 3 Drawer Box $11.99

I think these would make great Christmas gifts for those girly girls you may know. :-)

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,
Awilda

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Giving Thanks!

Firstly, I'd like to wish all of you reading this a very happy and safe thanksgiving.

Right around this time of year, while mostly all of us are busy with preparations for thanksgiving and/or traveling to be in the company of your loved ones, I like to reflect on life over the last year.

I've been thinking about all of the things that I'd like to give thanks for. And I'd like to share some other these things with all of you.

I'm thankful for...
My family. They are the most important people in my life.

I'm thankful for...
My health and that of those who I care most about. Unfortunately, about 2 months ago, someone in my boyfriends family lost her fight with Ovarian Cancer. She was only 32.

I'm thankful for...
The challenges that life set forth for me this year. Without those challenges, I couldn't push myself to get to 'next'.

I'm thankful for...
The new professional opportunities that came my way this year.

I'm thankful for...
All of those meaningful moments I've shared with the people I love. The laughs, the stories and even the tears.

I'm thankful for...
The people that follow my blog and my youtube channel. Beleive it or not, I read every single message sent to me. And I can't express how much I appreciate the time and kind words I receive from you. Thank you!

I'm thankful for...
Life! it's just a beautiful gift and we take it for granted.

Cheers to you all!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Rihanna's New Look at The American Music Awards

I love the curls on Rihanna!
[Of course, I'm bias! *wink]

What do you think? Yay/Nay?

Here's a video of her performance:

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Source: Rihanna Daily

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Must Have Right Now: Alexander Wang

Can I just say? I am a sucker for bold hardware on handbags. These Alexander Wang bags are right up my alley. They are both a bit rocker chic meets city girl.

Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffle

Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag

Celebs Wearing Alexander Wang:

XOXO,
Awilda

Saturday, November 20, 2010

MAC & Marcel Wanders - Luxe Couture collection

Launch: 24 November 2010 [US/Canada]

“If I have a basic motivation, it’s to inspire people to make their life a Masterpiece!” Is that not what we do every day at M∙A∙C? So it is that the Dutch industrial designer – known for everything from his “Happy Hour” Chandelier to his futuresonic way with old Delft porcelain, and for co-founding now-iconic design collective Droog AND the amusing, classicism-meets-futurism objects of his own group, Moooi (from the Dutch word for “beauty,” but with an extra “o” for extra-beautiful!) – wandered HERE…It had to be! M∙A∙C partners with Marcel Wanders – his first foray into the world of cosmetics – and design sophisticates (and people with innate and irreverent tastes) will be bonkers for these limited-edition Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Sheer Mystery Powder, Air of Style Scent Concentrate, and his signature brush and clutch creations, not least of all for their arresting packaging – fine collectors’ items all! But also for the rich palette, inspired by 17th-century Flemish painting, and particularly, Vermeer – “The Girl With a Pearl Earring” – and the idea of an artist painting a portrait, and falling in love. “Always, with a sense of love in the product…” he says. Marcel speaks our M∙A∙C language.
M∙A∙C & MARCEL WANDERS on counter starting November 24, 2010 until December 26, 2010

Lipstick [US $ 22.00]

Martha Golden champagne with pearl/frost (Frost) (Limited Edition) Gesina Red with slight pinkish undertones (Cream) (Limited Edition) Catharina Fuchsia (Cream) (Limited Edition) Digna Blackened red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Lipglass [US $ 22.00

Mary Light gold (Limited Edition) Beatrix Golden nude (Limited Edition) Aleydis Fuchsia (Limited Edition) Gertruyd Blackened red (Limited Edition)
Mystery Powder [US $60]

Light Medium Pale ivory (Limited Edition) Medium Plus Tan beige (Limited Edition) Air of Style Scent Concentrate [US $30]

Brush Clutch [US$ 65]

Source: Specktra.net & Temptalia.com

I'm really feeling the packaging on this collection. It looks more elevated and would make great Christmas gifts for anyone!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Paris Fashion Week SS 2011....Katia

Katia, who with her lovely brother Midou, seem to be the most connected teenagers at Paris Fashion Week!

p.s. Last Friday I got to shoot a Christmas editorial feature for my-wardrobe.com. Despite the weather being completely awful (I said lots of pretty please's in the days leading up to it but it didn't seem to work) , I had the most amazing time with the fab team from my-wardrobe, models Danny (Select) and Jessica (FM Agency), make-up artist Andriani (Phamous) and hair stylist Takashi (Phamous). I can't tell you how exciting it is to be asked to work on these kinds of projects (okay, it is REALLY exciting!). You can take a peek at the finished feature here. Thank you so very much my-wardrobe!