balm baby

I am in the mood to paint my lips in something, let’s say─ bright and crayolish! I have seen the clinique chubby sticks lip balm ($16), on the market for quite some time, and always desired to try them. The colors are super enticing, and it contains moisture boosters such as mango and shea butter, which will leave your puckers soft and smooth. The sticks come in an assortment of bubblegum shades, and since their launch in 2011, they have added 8 new shades to the collection.  So, now I think it is time to invest!  Have you purchased any of the chubby shades? If so, I would love to hear your feedback J

just beachy

Summer will officially begin in 18 days [June 20, 2012] and I am already catching the style wave. Although I embrace high def color all year round, the warm climate calls for sun kissed hues. Like most fashion bloggers, I’ve splashed together a collage of my balmy beach picks for the season to come. What’s on your fun in the sun list?

jelly feet

This past mother’s day, my little sister, kiyana, got me these adorable neon pink jelly sandals from aeropastle. When I first saw them, I was like─ “these look very similar to a designer pair I had seen”, but I could not reference who the designer was and where I had seen the playful footwear. My first thought was, marc jacobs [my love], because of the colorful letter logo in the insole of the sandal. However, I was wrong; I was recently looking through the June/July 2011 teen vogue issue and flipped to a page that displayed exactly my indication. The mystery label was Italian fashion house─ fendi, I remember when I first laid eyes on them; I was utterly in love, the neon tangerine shade was so fun and electrifying. Thanks sis for my summer essential J.

colour invite

[teen vogue's editor -in- chief, amy astley, sofa in her nyc office]

[kate spade instagram photo]

[ kate spade instagram photo]

I am currently seeking some dramatic highlights for my apartment. So far, I have succeeded with a classic outline─ a comfy vintage couch, antique dining room set, white TV stands (living room and bedroom), 60’s style, pale yellow iridescent lamps, with cream colored shades and a stainless steel bedroom set and desk. I found some inspirational photos that I am using as a blueprint for my next purchase(s). Of course, they will contain a winning element of mine ─Colour! What décor looks are you considering?

bella vs russo

Vogue's Japan editor, anna dello russo, is bringing her opulent style wits to an h&m near you this coming fall, October 4, 2012 to be approximate.  The iconic editor will be pairing with h&m on an accessory line that emulates her own precious baubles. During the first look video via fashionista, anna takes you on an exquisite tour of her home, and teases us (well me) with her unrivaled accessory collection. Being that lately I've felt the need to embellish my own, I thought to myself (after viewing the video), why not create some congenial competition with russo? (though we already know who will win). So, I snapped a shot of my sparkly trinkets, minus the fabulous home spread.