Royalties Know How to Hat It!

It’s been 60 years since Queen Elizabeth was crowned. And to celebrate her coronation, the royal family headed to the Westminster Abbey. All of the ladies had one thing in common: hats. From the Queen herself to the princesses and even to the other aristocratic women, all of them had some kind of head gear. I don’t think you can call all of them as hats.

Don’t get me wrong, there were some very stylish hats too and one of them was worn by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. Hers was a cocktail hat by Jane Taylor. Does it seem familiar? It should because she also wore it to the Queen’s Jubilee celebration last year.

Autumn Phillips’ cream-colored hat with two big roses embellishment looked great too. Even the Queen’s tilted hat with its powder blue flower adornment was an eye-catcher.

The Countess of Wessex also wore a Jane Taylor hat with a wide brim design. It had a huge ribbon detailing on top. Princess Beatrice’s feather-trimmed hat by Sarah Cant looked wonderful as well.

Only special occasions like this do we see such great hats. I wish there would be more events where we’d see more of them!

Photo Credit: Daily Mail

Make a Statement with Outrageous Neon Shoes

One of the ways to make a statement wherever you go is by wearing neon shoes! If they don't grab your attention, I don't know what will. If you want people to take notice of your stride, there are lots of neon footwear will surely serve that purpose.

The Nicholas Kirkwood Lace-covered leather pumps is a combination of neon pink and neon yellow colors with fuchsia suede trim. It's going to add more to your height because of its 5.5-inch heels and 1-inch platform.

Christian Louboutin has several neon treats as well and one of them is the Unbout Illusion neon patent leather & PVC pumps. This features a transparent PVC on the side and a leather cap toe. Its design makes you look like you're walking on air.

If orange is your thing, Alexander McQueen's Cutout Pointed Patent Leather Pumps is the perfect thing. It has cutout back that looks really sexy. Another neon heels with stylish cutout design is the United Nude Calligraffiti heel. I don't think you'd ever call this footwear boring!

In one way these neon shoes are quite outrageous aren't they?

These Lips...They're Outrageous!

Do you know that your lips can be used as a canvass for a great work of art? It's true! Eva Senin Pernas who is a photographer/makeup artist, proves it with her latest lip designs that she captured on film!

It's amazing how with the use of lipstick, lip liners and liquid eyeliner she was able to create masterpieces using her own lips. For her designs, she gets inspiration from films like The Lion King and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

She also uses  other materials like diamonds, glitters, and miniature fruits for her new lip designs. But you know what? Among her designs the ones I really like best are the diamond lips and the fruity lips. They just look so delicious.

Check out the photos of Eva Senin Pernas' lip art designs and tell me which ones you think are very outrageous!

Miss Universe Top 10 Fab Evening Gowns!

I know it's kind of late but until now I'm still amazed by the evening gowns worn by the Top 10 Miss Universe candidates during the Miss Universe Pageant held last December 2012. The evening gowns were fantastic and the fact that all the Top 10 candidates have slim and proportioned bodies made them look even more wonderful!

The candidates included in the Miss Universe Top 10 were Mexico, Philippines, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Venezuela, France, Hungary, USA and South Africa.

Miss Mexico's one-shoulder evening gown was a bold red color featuring a thigh-high slit. Miss U.S.A. is the other contestant who opted for a red gown. But hers was a voluminous one. It looked like she was going to a ball. Miss Philippines donned a strapless baby blue gown  featuring a pleated skirt. It had some silver embellishment on the bodice and neckline.

Miss Australia, Miss France and Miss Hungary all opted for off-white gowns. Miss Hungary's had a ruffled skirt with a slit while Miss Australia's had a long train. Miss France's gown must have taken a long time to make because of the sequins adorning the bodice and down the skirt.

Miss South Africa and Miss Brazil both wore gold gowns with fabulous bead work.Miss Russia opted for a gown with royal blue skirt and a top embellished with blue gems. Her skirt also features pleats much like the ones in Miss Philippines' gown. Miss Venezuela chose a relaxing green color for her gown. You can really see the fine detail on the neckline, waist and skirt. She looked fantabulous! All of them did!

Did you watch the Miss Universe Pageant? Among the Top 10, whose evening gown did you like best?

 Photo Credit: Global Beauties

Makeup Your Mind and Express Yourself with Nars!

 

Do you think your face is too wide? No worries. There are lots of makeup available these days to make it look contoured and slim. In fact if you are looking for one, Nars has a new product you might want to try. It's the Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Cheeks.

The new Nars Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Cheeks contains three great cheek colors to make your cheeks look like a model's! It specifically contains 0.28 oz. Bronzing Powder in Laguna, 0.17 oz. in Blush Duo in Orgasm/Angelka and 0.5 oz full-size Multiple in Copacabana.

With the colors available, you will be able to put on a different color each day! Doing so will make you look versatile and beautiful no doubt.The new Nars Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Cheeks Set offers great value for just $75.

 

Nars also offers another variety meant for the eyes! It's a set that contains a Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Eyeshadows in either Abyssinia, Fuji, Strada or Galapagos, Silk Road II, Brumes II, Eye Makeup Remover, Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara in Black.

This Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Eyes will help you achieve that smoky, subtle or shimmering eye effect! You can have it for just $85.


Photo Credit: Sephora

Heidi Klum's Surprise!

 Heidi Klum has a new offering for us ladies this coming February 2013! Its a new fragrance called "Surprise!" This is actually the fourth fragrance she concocted for the market. This time around she's come up with a blend of fruity and floral scent.

In order to come up with this scent, Heidi used sparkling mandarin notes and pink pepper on top. In the middle of the fragrance is the mixture of magnolia and rose petals. At the base are the warm and creamy sandalwood and benzoin.

Aside from the great smell, Heidi Klum Surprise is contained in an attractive glass flacon with pink, black and gold accents.

This new fragrance will be in stores starting February in 15, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Toilet. Price is still unknown at this time. 

Preen in Green Christmas Party Ensemble!

Christmas parties are just around the corner! Do you have the perfect ensemble that will make the event an unforgettable one? What not yet?! That's a shame. But no worries. I have a great suggestion tat you could consider in case you're finding it hard to decide.

 Green is a great Christmas color so why not opt for a green theme this year? Instead of the classic but usual LBD or little black dress why not wear an LGD or little green dress? And to add pizzazz choose a sparkly outfit like the Lola Scoop-Back Sequined Dress by Dress the Population! This is form-fitting so you'll be able to show off your killer curves. It features sequined mesh, boat neclie, scoop back and long sleeves to ward off the cold. This costs $218.

You can pair it up with the equally sparkly Carlos by Carlos Santana Glamour Pumps! They have a sparkly green upper and pointed closed-toe design. The 4 1/2-inch covered heel is just right and won't tire you out for a night of dancing. A pair will cost you around $130.

Of course you can never do without a clutch to keep your lipstick, powder, keys and cash in so I suggest the  Lodis Accessories Vegas Diva Clutch Wallet. Its outer is made of a mixture of lime green and silver sequins that will add to your sparkle. It costs $117.99.

How about jewelry? To go with the sparkly green theme there's the 14k White Gold Necklace, Green Diamond Bezel Pendant that features a round-cut, bezel set green diamond in white gold setting. For your ears there's the 14k White Gold Earrings, Treated Green Diamond Stud Earrings. They have one round-cut treated green diamonds set in a four-prong setting of white gold. The necklace cost $1,791.20 while the earrings are on sale for $1,119.20.

Doesn't this green party ensemble look gorgeous? So, how about it?