Make Me Beautiful

So I know the posting has been irregular. School, thesis, thesis, thesis, omg thesis, pre-fashion week drama, thesis, school, thesis! Anyways while I’m stressing myself into early grays at the tender age of 21, I was hoping that my faithful readers would be so kind as to pass a link to my blog along to at least one person. I think it’d be nice to grow a bit more and allow people to catch up before I’m back to the swing of things. The official link is modelizing.com . Back to the slaveship known as senior year at Parsons.

Thanks for being patient <3











Not the best image…like by any stretch of anyones imagination, but the new Gucci store on 5th opens next week and I’m geeking about the future windows. I hope that they are lit more like the Madison store, the current 5th ave store is nearly impossible to shoot.

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Vibrant colors are in this spring (as what we have seen in some of the RTW clothes and accessories , plus some of the trends I wrote about before). Apparelnews writes that electric shades are in this season that includes the colors violet, fuchsia, turquoise, green and citron.

Here are some examples:

It’s going to be a very colorful spring this year!

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aka: “Baby, I’m so imju you…”

Right, so that plan (see last post) didn’t work out. Along with some birthday festivities (fun!) and some car problems (horrible! I think it’s over for the poor Glitter-mobile…) and some concert action (Michael Bublé = delicious!), there simply wasn’t time for posting.

But through all of that, my lashes stayed pretty, thanks to Imju’s Fiberwig Mascara.

Promising a theatrical falsies-like effect, Imju Fiberwig deposits little fibers onto the tips of your lashes, adding length and colour in one step. I really wish they hadn’t mentioned the “falsies” factor though — while this mascara provides good length, separation, and a nice glossy black colour, it doesn’t do much for volume. So those looking for full, fluttery, fat lashes will be disappointed.

I do love this mascara for an everyday look though. It’s what I had wanted Clinique’s Long and Pretty Lashes to be. (Instead, that one gave me long, pretty, smeary lashes.) Imju’s Fiberwig does not smear. Ever. I have partied and slept and cried in this stuff and it just doesn’t smear. If you get it wet and start rubbing at it, it will flake off a bit, but that’s it. Perfect for conferences or important meetings where you want something on your lashes, but simply cannot have smudging.

So yes, Fiberwig, I’m totally into you. And at under $13 (plus ship) on Sasa.com , I think I can see you in my future.

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“Formulated exclusively by the Lancome labs, L.U.C.I. particles are able to strongly diffract the light. White, pigment-free L.U.C.I. products transform upon contact with the skin: an ultra-luminous wave is created on the skin surface.” (description from MAC site)

L.U.C.I. Eyes, $47 CAD
An eyeshadow duo in a futuristic designed seashell. The white eyeshadow transforms upon contact with the skin and becomes a transparent veil of coloured lights, which diffuses in a myriad of tones: from apricot to pink, from purple to green.
- Ray of Apricot Light
- Ray of Purple Light
- Ray of Green Light

L.U.C.I. Colour Fever Shine, $29 CAD
A new Colour Fever Shine shade, created by Gucci Westman, in a white iridescent packaging.
- Ray of Pink Light

L.U.C.I. Colour Fever Gloss, $29 CAD
A new Colour Fever Gloss shade, created by Gucci Westman, to magnify the lips with a glittering shine.
- Ray of Purple Light

L.U.C.I. Photonic, $40 CAD
A loose powder, created by Gucci Westman, in white iridescent brush, to sculpt the face with a diffuse pinky light.
- Ray of Apricot Light

images: lancome.ca

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Thank you thank you thank you thank you Annie . As I was on her site, I noticed that Lancôme is having a special event in the Short Hills mall in NJ. So naturally I went on the site to see what’s happening in NY…and sure enough I found that there has been events all this week! and I missed some…ok like two but still! Go to: http://www.lancome-usa.com/landing/fashionweekny.aspx to see all of the events but here’s whats going on for the rest of the week:

January 31st
Get a personalized makeup look from the Behnaz Sarafpour (I luvvvv it) sring 2008 runways show. And you can enter to win 2 tickets (**yikes**) to a fashion show during fashion week

February 1st
Get a personalized makeup look from the Proenza Schouler (THE Proenza Schouler…pronounced school-er)) sring 2008 runways show. And you can enter to win 2tickets (**yikes again**) to a fashion show during fashion week

February 2nd
Be the first to experience the exclusive Juicy Tube lip Gloss (as in the uber glossy, super shiny, so delicious Juicy Tube..yeah that one) created by Christopher Kane (Brit dsigner that we’re all falling in love with)- see below for a pic. And you get a personalized look from the Spring 08 show. ALSO (yup there’s more) with every purchase of a Christoher Kane Juicy Tube and your fave Lancôme Mascara, you get a copy of the new book “Violet by Design”, meet the author (same author who wrote “Violet on the Runway”) and have her sign your copy. ANDDDDD (I’m loving this soo much..) Lancôme model Selena Breed will be there answering questions on what its like to be a model.

**gasp**

Give me a moment…at the moment I think my heart is skipping beats…I can’t feel my left arm…

All of this!!!

Gotta love Fashion Week!!!!!

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Mark your calendars! On February 6th, OPI unveils their new color collection for the Spring/Summer of 2008. After sending us to Russia over the Winter with their amazing, luscious, rich colors (Russian Navy, anyone?!), OPI is seeking inspiration from India.

The Indian Collection promises color nirvana and includes 12 spicy and exotic nail lacquers. Some colors seem pretty and pink, others are richer…there are plenty of reds, deep oranges, and elegant golds. Since it’s still Winter, I’m digging the Black Cherry Currant and Royal Rajah Ruby, though Charmed by a Snake looks promising.

Take a peek for yourself:
Colors from left to right, top to bottom:

• I’m Indi-A Mood for Love
• Elephantastic Pink
• Black Cherry Chutney
• Keys to My Karma
• Monsooner or Later
• Moon Over Mumbai
• Yoga-Ta Get This Blue
• Get Me to the Taj on Time
• Curry Up Don’t Be Late!
• Charmed By A Snake*
• Lunch at the Delhi*
• Royal Rajah Ruby*

*also available in a coordinating lip color

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Oh maxi dress how fond of thee am I Thy flattering jersey hangs softly at my side You leave me free to butter my bread each side As I don’t need to worry about the thighs I need to hide I love a good maxi dress, have been wearing them for years.
Born into a family […]

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Oh maxi dress how fond of thee am I

Thy flattering jersey hangs softly at my side

You leave me free to butter my bread each side

As I don’t need to worry about the thighs I need to hide

I love a good maxi dress, have been wearing them for years. Born into a family without the best legs, they been my saving grace on many an occasion. I do worry about my daughter though as I pass on the family curse, although to look on the bright side I do have a smaller than usual waist…….

This summers fashion is built on the foundation made last season by designers with maxi dresses appearing on catwalks, in the windows of chainstores and even on the stage of Idol, not that I watch it…..

The trick to a good maxi dress is to play up your assets and hide the rest. You don’t want some unsuspecting stranger to walk up to you on the street, pat your belly and ask when you are due. Too much excess fabric isn’t good for anybody and in particular with the maxi dress.

The best styles to choose in this case are the triangle bust styles. Tree of Life have done a great range of printed maxi dresses this year in a halter style that brings the eye upwards. You can further emphasise what God gave you with an oversized necklace, try Dinosaur Designs or Diva.

On the flip side, a maxi dress can be great for pregnancy. Jersey is the pick of the bunch here and you need look no further than Just Jeans. Plenty of fabric in the bust, plus wide straps to cover those awful bras they make us wear.

Everyone looks good strapless especially those of us needing to add a little shape. Grab a cotton boobtube with built in bra from Supre and their printed strapless jersey dress with keyhole detail. Match with oversized earrings and diamonte flats from Country Road, grab a martini and sit by the pool feeling fabulous. Perfect for mums with toddlers, not only are you comfortable, you will be the envy of the pram pack for your effortless style.

You could even say that the maxi dress is sun smart and economical. By covering yourself from the neck down you are not only fashionable in the extreme but you are saving yourself from hours of sunscreen application!

What a clever little piece of clothing you are dear maxi dress…………….

Image Credits - Clockwise from top left: Primark, Virgo Fashions, Dinosaur Designs, CR Issadora Thongs.

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Por Baranhel

Karl Lagerfeld se metió una vez más al público en el bolsillo, dejando claro que es uno de los grandes en Alta Costura.

La puesta en escena con una gigantesca chaqueta Chanel en color gris dominando la estancia despertó una gran exclamación de admiración y sorpresa entre los asistentes al desfile de la firma francesa.

Sin embargo podría decirse, y siempre bajo mi modesta opinión, que fue lo más llamativo (y no necesariamente bello) del evento.

El Kaiser rehusó arriesgarse e innovar en esta ocasión. Presentó una colección juvenil y sementera, (sin renunciar a los grandes clásicos como son los míticos trajes 2 piezas), pero siempre conservando el patronaje y las líneas propias de la firma. Es cierto que ha osado a recortar la longitud de los abrigos, faldas y vestidos, pero ha sido lo único…

Así, las modelos, como si se trataran de colegialas de la Alta Soçieté parisina, lucieron minifaldas y minivestidos ajustados a la cintura y acompañados de medias negras brillantes y bailarinas de charol, calzado clave de todos los looks de la colección, y debemos admitir que extrañamos demasiado los tacos Karl!

Más ornamentadas fueron las creaciones destinadas para la noche pero tampoco impresionaron.

El desfile puso punto y final con un vestido acampanado y de corte imperio que engalanó a la modelo Devon Aoki.

Y…. bueno, nunca pensé que diríamos esto de Karl y Chanel, pero.. fue Blah…

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