style play

I have to confess, I only watch football during Super Bowl season, the raging excitement of rooting for your favorite team, planning super fun SB parties, preparing a deli-inspired menu, and let’s not overlook  the rocking half -time performances (Madonna and Nicki Minaj will be taking center stage this year), each make the once a year cheer worth it! But let’s not single out the valid reason for this post─ Style; I imagine we all can agree, that attending a Super Bowl party calls for a quick comfy yet cool number. If you’re a diehard football fan, you may go for the midriff jersey (team of choice) and a relaxed pair of jeans, balanced with sporty kicks. Or if you’re a gal like me who doesn’t have a team preference, and just loves the idea of looking effortlessly adorable─ basic tee (graphic is an option), skinny jeans, and height-boosting wedged booties (what can I say, I’m 5’o ), zested with electric accessories; will certainly endorse you on the winning team. image: nicki minaj, stupid *** music video clip

  *what will be your score play look for Super Bowl 2012?    

wallet shop

Basic black is now an ex-factor when it pertains to my wallet.  Jelly bean coated hues are popping up in all aspects of chic, giving a hint of Willy Wonka tints. Currently on a quest for a brighter cover-up for my money; I’ve begun my search for the next colored wallet, preferably Pink! (but I’m flexible to multi-shades with poppy patterns). Durability and quality are  major considerations; I want my wallet to outlast my purse and not the reverse. Of course I had to gather a sample of my springy loves─ bubblegum pink -Kate Spade, Gumbi Green -Ralph Lauren and Lemonhead yellow- Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

glam mani

The prettiest way to dress up your nails; is with blushing color and glittered drips. Teen Vogue posted a sweet DIY for creating a “retro –glam manicure”, click here for the step by step tutorial by Hollywood nail artist─ Madeline Poole.

ear baubles

No newbie to beenalabella.com;  Alyreche of rightupyouralyy.com─  has graced her presence on several occasions, here and here.  Her latest beaded creations allow her to showcase her most valuable trademark ─"herself", which she defines as ─  "a book that can't be read". The style blogger states─ "So when I think of a design to do, it is based on nothing anyone would actually think of. Do not get me wrong, I have many inspirations as an obsessive shopper/style blogger but I don't want anyone looking like anyone else so I am going towards that unique gift to my ladies".  Her designs are super eclectic and affordable, with price ranges based on earring size─ small $6, medium $8 and large $10─talk about a chic deal. She aims for a non copycat trend,  “My designs always change pretty much. I may do a few of the same or similar when creating but best believe that won't happen when the next line is designed. I love to keep the mind "guessing”, she affirms. Aly is at the moment, shoveling up a pile of minimalist winter looks, keeping the color scheme quite basic─grey, black, and white, which will now be sold in local salons.  Visit RUYA Facebook  fan page for viewing and purchasing.  

1. medium pair, 2. medium pair

1. small pair, 2. medium pair

1. medium pair, 2. medium pair

white christmas

So, not only am I dreaming of a white Christmas, I am actually experiencing it.  Not in the form of crisp snowflakes, but a powder hued Christmas tree we named ─Sugar Frost. I decided to branch out of the traditional green and upgrade to a more wintery shade─ White. The arrangements of candy colored ornaments complement my theme this year, "Bubblegum & Black Tie Christmas". I grew up with a glossy black Christmas tree, which my grandmother would trim with gold/silver accents and mini red velvet bows; so it isn’t my first time stepping out of the color trademark. I snapped some close up photos of my playful adornments. Season Greetings!

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 1&4. Glitter Hot Pink Star/Neon Green and Ruby Red Polka Dot shoe (courtesy of my sister Kiyana ), 2&3. Polka Dot balls/ Jeweled and Candy Shaped ornaments (courtesy of my local dollar store), 5&6. Crystal-like Cross and Silver Reindeer (courtesy of my Grandmother)