Dashing Diva was everywhere this season, prepping models backstage at several shows. There was Jillian Lewis, Mikhael Kale, Lorick, Caroline Seikaly, L.A.M.B., Tahari, Rosa Cha, and Georges Chakra to name a few.
This season seemed to be about largely about the neutrals.
One of my favorite nail hues was Dashing Diva's Trust Fund as seen at Erin Fetherston:
As you prepare to stow away your summer polishes, head to Dashing Diva and stock up on neutrals for spring.
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As springtime inches closer, and my closet refuses to share another sweater or heavy jacket, I start to get excited knowing that it's time for my favorite part of the season: spring dresses.
And this season doesn't have to be all about pastels. Sometimes, it's good to foreshadow fall by donning chocolate browns and honeyed yellows in the early spring months.
I found my way to an online-based boutique, Ruche, that offers some of the world's most darling vintage-inspired dresses. The best part are the prices!
Check out two of these cuties, and enjoy carefree spring days without breaking the bank:
Once in a blue moon, one color stands out as a theme for an entire season. As I'm gearing up for the seasonal changes, and flipping through the latest issue of Marie Claire, all I can see is blue everywhere!
Typically, I associate blue with the oceans of summer, but the fashion world seems to be pushing for shades of blue for spring. And I, for one, am not complaining.
My picks below, will help you gear up for spring and get you feeling a bit blue...in a good way!
Alexander McQueen for Target, $80
There is something about denim that I absolutely adore. Maybe it's because I'm simply stuck in the 80's. Whatever the case may be, I'm noticing a lot of denim this spring -- a staple mostly reserved for the summer -- and this time, it's taking a form in short, denim dresses.
Charlotte Ronson, $184
Marc by Marc Jacobs, $428
Forever 21, $23
As a twenty-something, I grew up during what I consider the 'Golden Era of Disney.' I don't know if that's actually the case, that the 90's were the golden era, but the most glorious decade for pop culture, in my opinion, did produce a fashion icon in Princess Jasmine from Aladdin.
Granted, harem pants were around long before Disney decided to play up inaccurate Middle Eastern stereotypes, but Princess Jasmine's blue pair of harem pants brought this style to the forefront of my mind, and I had always wanted a pair.
Of course, now that I'm older, and I see harem pants hitting the runway in living color, I'm not quite sure what to make of them. And even though harem pants tried making their transition to the Western World circa 2007, it's the 2009 runway that seems to be embracing the Persian/Arabic fashions.
Exhibit A:
For those of us dealing with the insufferable sludge and the tremendous cold, spring seems very far away. However, as I'm watching the calendar pages flip by, I'm realizing that spring really is just around the corner...a relief, because my closet is begging to be stocked with sundresses and pastels. (Very soon, dear Closet. Very soon.)
Fortunately, to feed my springtime optimism, I received an email from TOMS Shoes in regards to their 'perfect for sunny days' shoes. And they are darling!
As always, for every pair of TOMS you purchase, they will donate a pair to a child in need.
Do some good for others AND your feet.
Every spring, after the trees shaken off the remnants of snow (I never see this being a Floridian and all), something amazing happens. Yes, everything becomes wonderful and sunshine-y again. But, it's more than that. New fashion and beauty collections are released. This spring, there is something I'm so excited about, I think I might just spill over!
Smashbox's Muse Spring 2009 collection makes my heart sing. I love Smashbox. That's no secret. But this collection looks like so much fun, and it is very wearable. The colors are very sheer and simple, PERFECT for spring. And, as always, it's cruelty free!
The whole concept behind the collection is centered around one's muse. To emphasize this, the packaging is reminiscent of an artist's supplies. The eyeshadows and eyeshadow brush look like a paintbrush and palette, and the cream eyeliners (yes, cream!) look like charcoal pencils. And, you guessed it, lip glosses resemble tubes of paint.
Here's a a look at the new collection, available now:
Personally, I'm most excited about the Hybrid 2 in 1 Luminizing Primer. After a dull winter, my skin could definitely use a visual pick-me-up. The cream liners are exciting, too. (I haven't tried these yet!) This collection is a must-have, and I plan to get my hands on the whole lot soon.
If you want to see more about this collection, including application tips, check out Smashbox's Muse Spring 2009 video:
