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Happy Monday everyone! I’m so excited to share that my advertorial with L.A. COLORS is running in the current issue of Life & Style and In Touch Weekly!!!!

LA Colors Brush with Fame Advertorial

As some of you know In Touch, Life&Style Weekly and L.A.COLORS picked five bloggers to compete in their “BRUSH WITH FAME CHALLENGE! Every week we were sent different challenges and judged against the other contestants for the chance to be featured in an advertorial In Tough and Life&Style!! It was a really fun experience and I’m so excited and honored to have won.

NYFW: A Walk Through the Flower Market at Trina Turk SS2015 Presentation

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A walk through the LA Flower market was Trina Turk’s inspiration for her Spring 2015 collection. Exploding blooms of poppies influenced her spring line. Brilliant color sprang up in every inch of the show.

Hair accessories, makeup and even the menswear all encompassed intense hues. Viewing her collection gave you the feeling that the sun is shining somewhere. A range of rompers, separates and long breezy dresses graced the presentation. The models seemed to have just stopped in on their way to the beach.

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We started Backstage with Beauty.com who worked with Esther Langham on hair using PHYTO products and T3 tools to create perfectly straight hair, and with Jason Araujo who prepped the models skin with Boots NO7 before passing the models to one of our favorite makeup artists, Sarah Lucero for  Stila Cosmetics.

The inspiration behind each look was a Californian girl going to the flower market- healthy and fresh. The hair was blow dried straight with volume at the roots using PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousse and PHYTO Phytovolume Actif Volumizing  and finished off with PHYTO Porfessional Glossing Cream and PHYTO Phytolisse Ultra-Glossing Finishing Serum for that smooth frizz-free hair. They then parted hair in the middle and topped off the look with a headband.Stila pop art perfection at Trina Turk SS15

Unlike a lot of  California inspired makeup looks we saw at Fashion week Stila incorporated a pop of color in the eyes and the lips. For the eyes they used Stay All Day Waterproof Smudge Stick in Turquoise and Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Carina. Other products that were used  to create this look are shown above.

Jason backstage at Trina Turk

Bursting through the collection was a bright coral chiffon dress with shorts and a magenta jump suit. Vibrant board shorts and blazers were the theme of the menswear. Her collection was resort wear with a touch of sophistication.

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NYFW: Caught in a Daydream at Charlotte Ronson SS2015 Show

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Backstage at Charlotte Ronson Spring/Summer 2015 collection, the nails stole the show! Lead nail artist Miss Pop for OPI showed us a fun way to do nail art by showing off some of your natural nail by creating a nail look showcasing negative space, with alternating cutout half moon shapes.

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To complement the collection’s feminine color palette, Miss Pop used OPI pastel mint shade That’s Hula-rious! (Launching February 2015) on the hands and for the feet she used shade Bubble Bath with the addition of a fun daisy on the big toe. (Both manicure and pedicure looks were prepped with OPI Base Coat and finished with OPI Top Coat.)

Casting Call: DOVE is Looking for Real Women for National Dove Campaign

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Dove is known for their real women campaigns and now they are coming to NYC and casting for their latest campaign! They are looking for genuine, diverse, and unique women who are interested in participating in an international commercial for Dove.

Boating with Barton & Gray

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In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” And that’s something I struggle with a lot. I’m always go, go, go, especially with the hustle and bustle of NYC but last week I had an invitation from Barton & Gray Mariners Club to go yachting on the Hudson and I took my first pause in far too long. And it was absolute bliss. It was exhilarating to be with my friends, aboard this intimate setting with nothing but the sound of the waves as we cruised down the river. The views of both the skyline and Statue of Liberty aboard this special setting reminded me of just how miraculous NYC is.

Francois Nars, Linda Evangilista and Fabion Baron Host NARS 20th Anniversary

NARS exhibit at the 20th anniversary partyHappy 20th Birthday to NARS Cosmetics! Launched in 1994, NARS Cosmetics started as a collection of 12 iconic lipsticks housed in unique soft0touch packaging which was ahead of its time.  Now, just 20 years later, NARS Cosmetics has become a powerhouse with a range of over 600 products, many we all can’t leave the house without!

Endless Summer with Levi’s {Style Post}


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For some of you this may have felt like an endless summer. For me, quite the opposite, I feel like I blinked and we’re already into the next season. But I’m not ready to give up my bright colors and summer mentality and two of the best transitional spring to fall wardrobe items I find are scarves and jeans!

My new beloved Levi’s Mid Rise Skinny Jeans ‘Endless Summer’ style will be a year round staple and here’s how I wear them to keep the summer spirit as we move onto fall. Matched against my Levi’s Denim Tee (don’t let the name deceive you, it’s a light blue, lightweight cotton top), I’ve added my bright red tie-dye scarf and belt for a pop of color, and my black perforated wedges to balance the look. And because I’m all about accessories I finished off the look with some silver arm candy and an ear cuff to add some glitz and glam to the outfit.

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What I love about the Levi’s Mid Rise Skinny Jean is it’s so comfortable and moves with the curves of my body so I never have to hike them up –the belt I’m wearing is more for fashion then function.

While these are a newer pair of Levi’s to my wardrobe, I haven’t been without a pair since I was a teenager. Whether vintage or new, Levi’s are timeless and have been a staple in my wardrobe for the better part of two decades. In fact, I can’t think of any brand I’ve been wearing longer.

I remember my mom’s friend Tracie (who I thought was the coolest) would tell me stories on how her family moved to Italy when she was in High School and she would make a fortune buying all of her classmates Levi’s every time she came back to the States. All I wanted in life after hearing that was more Levi’s in my life!

Levi’s is such an iconic, heritage brand, epitomizing classic American style. Having launched in 1873 as Levi Strauss & Co., they were the ‘it’ jean of their time and for generations to come, being one of the most recognizable and imitated clothing brands in the world. And it’s that history that gives us that nostalgia and the endless memories of moments in our lives with Levi’s.

You’ve heard my story, now they want to hear yours! In August Levi’s launched the ‘Live in Levi’s Project’ on their website to showcase stories and authentic moments of those who live in Levi’s.

They’re looking for stories that share why you have an affinity for the brand – and the memories created while wearing them. Anything with the hashtag #LiveInLevis will be considered to be featured on the Levi’s site, so get sharing!

{Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Levi’s® through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Levi’s®, all opinions are my own.}

NYFW: Saudner Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation

Saunder Spring/Summer 2015 collectionSaunder‘s spring collection is inspired the song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly. She worked around the concept of a rock-and-roll Garden of Eden. The collection featured bright florals and ladylike fabrics combined with edgy details and saucy prints. Her rocker Eves dainty dresses were offset by structured moto jackets, sequined booties, and dresses and jewelry featuring a prescription pill motif. Neons colors and borrowed-from-the-boys silhouettes also brought an edge to her spring line. Beehive-inspired hair and bright, pouty makeup wraps the whole presentation up in a 1960s vibe.

LAGOS Launches First National Campaign: MY LAGOS MY Way

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Congratulations to my friends at LAGOS for launching their first National Campaign this week, MY LAGOS MY WAY (above). Featuring their Signature Caviar collection (which I happen to be a big fan off — love the stacked bracelets!), the campaign was shot by fashion photographer, Sharif Hamza.

Eva Mendes and New York & Company Celebrate Fall Launch with Flash Mob

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It’s been a big month for Eva Mendes! The actress recently gave birth to her first daughter, and is celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her partnership with clothing brand, New York and Company. On Wednesday night the retailer invited media and consumers alike to celebrate Eva’s second Fall collection with a flash mob! Taking place at three different iconic locations in New York City.