Milan SS 2012 Highlights I

These are some of my highlights from the Milan Spring Summer 2012 collections.

Let's start with

DOLCE & GABANNA:

A fabulous, shimmery, and vibrant collection this one was for sure.

Jewel (and colorful ones, too) tone and actual use of jewels for pattern is prevalent in this show (which we will also see in PRADA). And a bit of fruitiness was there too, which seems a bit redundant with the last year's Stella McCartney. But who cares, they are different enough.

Next up is Missoni. Not my favorite from Missoni... considering the lines were a bit 'messy' (I am quite wary of using this word, but I just had to spit that one out.)

BUT, the accessories and shoes are. Just. Fabulous.

The use of fringe with the coloring of Missoni is very wearable, surprisingly.

Emilio Pucci is becoming a bit of my personal favorite nowadays.

Sexy, sultry, a bit over the top, and classically Florentine.

The gypsy theme was very feminine, sexy, and a bit gothic (with the use of crosses).

The accessories are just too good to

This green shirt will be mine. yes.

September Favorites

School has started and its October again. Time does fly.

Let's start with

Makeup Favorites:

CHANEL

Illusion D'Ombre in Fantasme (crazy frosty white. only wear this at night)

Illusion D'Ombre in Illusoire (taupe purplish brown. everyday color.)

The texture of these eyeshadows are just fabulous. Kind of creamy and souffle-like, but long lasting and powdery at the same time.

Giorgio Armani

Face Fabric Foundation in shade 1.

Sheer coverage foundation that has a very creamy texture (not liquidy at all)

It does not last on my skin too well, but I almost wear this as a tinted moisturizer. I would like to try more Armani foundation. Maybe the lasting silk something (:P) next time.

NARS

Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow base

This is brilliant. Best eyeshadow base ever. I used to use the Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Linen, which was too thick and creamy...(and it dries up a little bit, but keep in mind that I have dry skin) and this is so lightweight and long-lasting at the same time. Just awesome.

Sugarland Duo Eyeshadow

My immediate response to this duo e/s was "I love the champagne color!" but it turns out that I love the lavender purple shadow as much as the champagne color. The lavender appears more gold than purple. perfect for day time. The champagne is very very glittery (silver glitters) but it doesn't migrate too much when I use the NARS e/s base.

Fashion Items:

Blue Denim shirt with vintage-looking gold buttons:

I got this from a thrift store.

Michael Kores Watch

Rose gold with clear plastic (not so sure what it is, but it feels sturdy and very nice.)

Rebecca Minkoff

Red-leather card and key case that says "I <3 bags, shoes, and boys." (Amen!)
Voluspa candles: from the Voluspa Opulence Collection (Ceramic Candlepot)

6 oz with a 50-hour burn time

KYARA: My favorite, very warm and amber-y. I love this for winter and fall.

Japanese aloeswood, precious woods and amber.

PAGODA: More summery, but if you miss summer, its great to burn this a bit by the window sill. Nice and Beachy.

A warm exotic harmony of Himalayan cedar, honeysuckle and passionfruit resting on a base of musk and sensual Haitian amyris oil.

This is my first time doing this kind of post. Hope you like it. Let me know if I should continue posts like this. Thanks.

Versace Spring 2012

Normally, I do not go crazy over a Versace show, but this one was spectacular.

Especially in the way they did the girls' hair and makeup.

and the DETAILS.... the gold studs, the heels are just breathtaking.

I really NEED to learn how to get my hair to look like that.

Tobias Meyer's New York Apartment

Tobias is the auctioneer at the Sotheby's.

Incredible collection of artworks and his choice of mural is incredible.

My future apartment inspiration for sure.

11 objects!

I have recently purchased the 11 objects collar accessory and I gotta admit that I am slightly obsessed with it. Well, "slightly" may be an unnecessary word, because I am really loving it!

Although they are quite expensive for what it seems like it, I am very much enjoying pairing it with outfits.

Below are some pictures off Refinery 29:

And this is the picture from the 11obj. website which is linked below.


It comes in a nice organic looking tote as seen below:http://elevenobjects.com/fall-2011

Neons and Brights Inspiration board

Neons and Brights.