Best And Worst Dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes
Posted: January 16, 2012 Filed under: Awards, Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Fashion in General, Fashion News, make-up, Red Carpet, Trends | Tags: angelina Jolie, best and worst dressed at the golden globes, Best and Worst Dressed at the Golden Globes 2012, charlize theron, Claire Danes, Dior, Golden Globe Fashion, golden globes, gucci, J. Mendel, Michelle Willams, My Week With Marlyn, nicole kidman, Nicole Kidman Golden Globes, Nicole Kidman in versace, Oscars 2012, pale pinks, prada, red carpet, red carpet fashion, Reece Witherspoon, reese witherspoon, Ricky Gervais, Salma Hayek, Seth Rogan, Sohia Vergera Golden Globes, Sophia Vergara, Sophia Vergara Vera Wang, The Artist, vera wang, Versace, worst dressed at the golden globes, Zac Posen, Zooey Deschanel Leave a comment »The 69th Annual Golden Globes were on Sunday, and the red carpet fashion was quite tame this year. We saw lots of pale pinks and grey as well as a few peacock blues. Here are my votes for the best and worst dressed at the Golden Globes. The best dress are in order of my favorites. Take a look and tell me if I missed any of your favorites!
Best Dressed:
Nicole Kidman in Versace.
I can’t remember the last time she looked so amazing! She looks like a beautiful Greek statue! This shape is stunning on her, and it seems like she has stopped getting work done, which means we can see her smiling again!
Sophia Vergara in Vera Wang.
It’s not that different of a look for Sophia, but she knows what works for her curvy body type. I loved the colour and the close up red carpet shots, the bottom of the dressed looked really beautiful.
Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen.
I don’t know what was but she was glowing last night! I’m not normally a huge fan of her on the red carpet but she looks absolutely stunning here. I especially love her make up, very subtle but enough to make an impact.
Claire Danes in J. Mendel.
She was one of the first people I saw on the red carpet and I instantly loved her dress. She always opts for something pretty classic, but the back adds an edgy twist.
Salma Hayek in Gucci.
I loved the close up shots of this dress. I liked that it was a bit different from most styles that were on the red carpet. Just when you think Salma couldn’t be more beautiful she knocks one out of the park!
Charlize Theron in Dior.
At first glance I wasn’t sure about this dress, but the more and more I saw it I grew to love it. I also loved her hair and make up. It completes the overall look perfectly.
Worst Dressed:
Most people on the red carpet played it pretty safe and looked beautiful, but unfortunately there was 2 people that didn’t quite do it for me. Here are my picks for worst dressed;
Zooey Deschanel in Prada.
I hate to say this, because I am a huge fan of Zooey’s but this dress was not flattering on her petite frame, and her hair…yikes. You can’t really tell in this photo, but in some angles, one of her layers looked like side burns…not a look you want to go for. On a brighter note, her make up looked amazing!
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace.
When she first hit the red carpet I didn’t mind this dress, but as the night grew on she looked uncomfortable and cold. The fabric of this dress cheapened it to me, and I did not like how thin she looked last night.
Did you enjoy the awards last night? I felt Ricky Gervais was quite safe last night…there was a few good one liners from Seth Rogan and Meryl Streep! I’m glad The Artist won a few awards, it was a great film. Michelle Williams did a great job in My Week With Marilyn so she deserved the win, even though I’m not sure why it that film was categorized as a comedy/musical…The Golden Golbes are usually a hint as to what we will see at the Oscars, so it should be interesting to see if a few of the same people bring home the win!
5 Tips to keep the ladies and still have a Decem-beard
Posted: December 23, 2011 Filed under: Celebrity, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, hair, Menswear | Tags: Beard, Beard styles, brad pitt, fashion facial hair, fashionable beards, how to grow a beard, How to wear a beard, johnny depp, maintain a beard, men with beards, men's style, mens fashion 1 Comment »November/Movember brought us boys with mustaches and December/Decem-beard brings us boys with beards. Ladies could be fans of either; so for my manly readers out there, I have a few tips on how to maintain a good-looking beard without looking like a hobo.
1. Long beards looks best with short hair:
2. Maintain the neck beard!
If you have a serious case of neck hair, front and back, PLEASE shape your beard. Just because you are growing one, doesn’t mean your chest hair can attach to your face hair. Ewe.
3. Short beards can have longer hair:
4. Keep your fashion in check:
If you’re thinking of wearing that giant oversized hoodie and ripped up jeans you’ve had since high school, think again. Lets be honest, no girl will give you a second look with OR without a beard. Good hair, good beard AND good fashion equals swarms of chicks!
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5. Comb your beard:
This is for all my men with curly beards! Take 5 min in the morning and comb it out. Even add a little wax to help tame those curly strands. If you are blessed with straight facial hair, then feel free to run wild and grow a long beard! Curly beards are best kept short.
Conclusion
Whatever you do, don’t EVER, I mean EVER let your beard be the only thing people notice about your face. No girl wants to dive in for a kiss if she can’t even find your lips! If this is the case, that means it’s BAD. So don’t let that sexy face be hidden behind horrible facial hair. Example:
Gross Vs. Handsome
How To Accentuate Asian Eyes
Posted: December 8, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion Tips, make-up, Trends | Tags: asian eye make up tutorial, How to accentuate asian eyes, How to apply make up, Jeannie Mai, make up on asian eyes, make up tips 3 Comments »Jeannie Mai has some amazing tutorials on YouTube, but this one stood out to me and thought I should post it.
I’ve been asked lots of questions on how to apply do eyeshadow to Asian eyes, this video has some great basic tips on how to accentuate them!
If you aren’t going out on the town, I wouldn’t recommend her “drag queen” lashes. What you can do for everyday is; curl the lashes you have OR if you want more length and volume, purchase a shorter pair, like MAC’s 1 Lash.
Get The Look: Jamie King
Posted: November 21, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Get The Look, hair, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: christmas dresses, Fashion, Fashion Tips, Get The Look, GQ, Holiday dresses, how to dress for the holidays, jamie king, jamie king at GQ Man of the Year Awards, jamie king fashion, mod cloth, Mod Cloth holiday looks, party dresses, retro dresses Leave a comment »At the GQ Man of The Year Awards, Jamie King looked gorgeous. This inspired me to create a new Get The Look post!
Jamie is wearing a retro style party dress, which is perfect for upcoming holiday season. This A-Line shaped dress is a great style for EVERY body type; because of this it is my personal favorite style dress for the holiday season.
With this retro style dress, I recommend keeping the hair simple. You can do a sleek down ‘do, like Jamie did, or a french twist. Keep the accessories to a minimum. I recommend a good strong earring and a clutch. Finish off the look with a pair of black heels- either peep toes or t-straps to keep with the retro feel. For a more edgy look go with a bootie or platform shoe.
Take a peek at my Get The Look style sheet, (see below) for how you can get Jamie’s style. Everything on the style sheet can be purchased online at Mod Cloth.
Kate Bosworth Wearing Proenza Schouler at the CFDA Fashion Fund Party
Posted: October 21, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Films, hair, make-up, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black is the new black, CFDA 2011, CFDA fashion, CFDA fashion fund, Fashion, kate bosworth, kate bosworth at CFDA, kate bosworth fashion, make-up, Michael Polish, Proenza Schouler, Proenza Schouler Spring 2012, Shoes, Spring 2012 fashion, straw dogs Leave a comment »
Kate Bosworth made an appearance at the CFDA Fashion Fund party and looks stunning. The Straw Dogs star attend the event with her director boyfriend, Michael Polish. Kate is wearing a skirt and top from Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2012 collection. Head to toe she looks killer; from her hair, to her make up and shoes this creates an amazing outfit! This is somewhat of a fashion forward choice that we at Black Is The New Black LOVE…what do you think of this look?
A Look At: Evan Rachel Wood
Posted: October 4, 2011 Filed under: A Look At..., Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, hair, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: actresses with short hair, cebrities, celbrities with short hair, celebrity, celebrity fashion, Dolce & Gabanna Star pants, Emma Watson, Evan Rachel Wood, Evan Rachel Wood Fashion, Evan Rachel Wood Hair, evan rachel wood short hair, Even Rachel Wood Haircut, haircut, hairstyle, Michelle Williams, pixie cut, red carpet, Vanessa Hudgens Leave a comment »Trend alert! If you cut your hair and you become a new “it” girl re: Michelle Williams, Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Watson. This holds true for Evan Rachel Wood as well.
I am loving her style and Evan’s hair so much, I’m thinking of doing the chop myself! To top of her new do, her fashion has seemed to evolved into something worth checking out! Take a look:
What is your favorite of Evan Rachel Wood’s looks? I’m especially loving this last look with the star D & G skinnies!
My favorite Fall 2011 Fashion Line
Posted: October 2, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: animal print dolce and gabbana, black is the new black, D & G fall 2011, D & G star print, Dolce & Gabbana, dolce and gabbana, Dolce and Gabbana fall, Dolce and Gabbana fall 2011, fall fashion picks, Fashion, fashion picks, star print Leave a comment »Dolce & Gabbana win my vote for his season! LOVE everything about their Fall 2011 line. Usually I’m not their biggest fan but this season I am loving the mix of menswear inspired suiting with feminine animal and star prints. Their is so many pieces that I’d die to have in my wardrobe…if only…
Take a look at the full fashion show here:
Here is a quick look at some of my style inspirations behind the Dolce & Gabbana line:
A Look At: Demi Moore
Posted: September 30, 2011 Filed under: A Look At..., Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: a look at Demi Moore, celebrity fashion, Demi Moore, demi moore ageless, demi moore celebrity, demi moore dresses, demi moore fashion, demi moore looks, demi moore red carpet, demi moore style, demi moore through the years, Fashion 1 Comment »Always classic, elegant and ageless, we take a look back at Demi Moore’s best looks throughout the past few years:
What’s In My Purse?
Posted: September 23, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, make-up, Trends | Tags: Accessories, band-aid, black is the new black, blotting paper, color juice, combs, Fashion, Jucy Tubes, L'oreal, lancomb, lip gloss, pockets, purse, purse contents, rimmel, sephora, vancouver Leave a comment »I’ve seen a few pictures online of people revealing what is inside their purse or pockets, so I thought I would be vulnerable and show the deep dark corners of my purse!
Most of my purse contents are self-explanatory but there are a few things I’d like to mention:
Band-Aid’s are a must have in my purse. I like to wear cute shoes, which doesn’t always equal comfort, so Band-Aid’s are a life saver!
Sephora Blotting Papers are amazing. Shiny nose no more!
Two of my favorite drug store brand lip glosses, Rimmel and L’Oréal Paris are staples in my purse. I feel naked without lip gloss on! And my secret tip: L’Oréal’s Color Juice is just like Lancômbe Jucy Tubes, but only $9!
A comb is critical for any lady with bangs, it helps them from looking greasy and separating. Plus, you never know when you’re gonna need a last-minute touch up!
So what is hiding in the deep dark corners of your purse? Would you be brave enough to show us?
Fall Color Trend: Dark Teal
Posted: September 23, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, make-up, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black is the new black, dark teal, dark teal fall, fall 2011 fall trends, fall 2011 fashion, fall 2011 style, fall fashion colors, Fashion, fashion colors, marc jacobs, prada, rachel Zoe, vancouver, vancouver fashion Leave a comment »The best thing about dark teal is that ANY skin tone can wear it. Its probably one of the most universally flattering colors. Wearing dark teal eyeshadow or liner also is very flattering on brown eyes. Pair dark teal with black, gray, cream, and purples for a fun fall look!
Make Up Bag Essentials
Posted: September 21, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, make-up | Tags: beauty trends, benefit boi-ing, blackisblack favorites, blush, buxom lip gloss, cioncealer, cover girl lash blast, dual powder, fashion make up, foundation, How to apply make up, how to apply mascara, how to wear blush, how to wear make up, korres, lip gloss, MAC cosmetics, make up bag essentials, make up forever, make up tips, make up trends, make-up, mascara, moisturizer, neutrogena, rachele's favorites, rachele's tips, sephora, shoppers drug mart, vancouver blog, vancouver make up, what shade of blush to buy Leave a comment »Whenever the topic of fashion comes up with friends I always get asked what make up I am using or how did you do your eyeliner, or what concealer do you recommend? Maybe my friends know that I am addicted to Sephora? Or maybe they know I enjoy being make-up guinea pig ? Life gets boring if you never try anything new!
This post is for those who feel overwhelmed when heading into the cosmetics section. I will break down the basic Make Up Bag Essentials. These are your must haves!
Step 1- Moisturizer:
The most important step- you need a get good moisturizer, even if you have oily skin. It’s the base for your make up, and helps it glide on that much easier. I would highly recommend taking a browse through Sephora, because they nicely categorize all their skin care according to skin type. If you are unsure what would suit you best, then ask one of the sales associates. Sephora has very knowledgeable staff and if you’re not sure where to start they will offer you FREE SAMPLES!! Who doesn’t love a free sample?
Rachele’s Favorites:
Korres 24 Hour Mosture Brighening Cream, $35 at Sephora
Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion $24.50 at Sephora or The Bay
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer, $9 at most drugstores.
Step 2- Concealer:
Concealer can save your from revealing to the world that you were up all night watching re-runs of Sex In The City while eating a tub of ice cream! Puffy eyes much? You’re not alone, no one has perfect skin, everyone has dark circles, black heads, pimples and uneven skin tone- yes everyone! When purchasing a concealer you want to look for something oil-free that wont clog your pores. Also, if you are feeling daring you can get 3 different colours; a shade darker than your skin tone to detract light, a shade lighter to attract light, and one that perfectly matches your skin for those “zit days.” I like putting a shade darker under my eyes, and use a lighter shade as a highlighter on my brow bone. They key is not to put it on to heavy. No layering of the concealer. If you have a good foundation, you do not need to cake this stuff on!
Rachele’s Favorites:
Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing $19 at Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat $40 at Sephora And Holt Renfrew
Make Up Forever Camouflage Cream Palette, $36 at Sephora
Step 3- Foundation
Personally I enjoy a mixed power/foundation formula. It looks like a powder but covers like foundation. This stuff will save you time, goes on light and still gives great coverage. If you use this formula you DO NOT need liquid foundation. However, if you want to cover wrinkles or if you have some skin discoloration, I’d recommend using a liquid foundation. My tip to you, make sure you purchase your foundation from a store that will allow refunds. It’s great to take your new product home, try it in your lighting at home and the lighting outside. Your face HAS TO MATCH your neck. Foundation is not meant to be used as self tanner! If you get darker in summer, and lighter in winter PLEASE switch your foundation!
Rachele’s Favorites:
Make Up Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation, $32 at Sephora
Cover FX Mineral Powder Foundation, $35 at Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, $26 at MAC locations or The Bay.
Make Up Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation, $40 at Sephora
Sephora Collection Perfecting Cover Foundation, $22 at Sephora
Step 4- Blush:
Even if you naturally have a flushed skin tone, its good to have something to use as a contour and if you are using a good foundation, it will take away redness. You know the trick of smiling to emphasize your cheekbones then dotting blush on the apples of your cheeks? It really works! Make sure again you are working with your skin tone. If you look best in browns, or fall colours you will most likely have a warm skin tone and will look best in peachy blushes. If you look great in blues, and purples you probably have a cool skin tone; you will look best in a pink based blush. It is possible that you look great in both, and if so you have a neutral tone, and you can rock whichever colour blush looks best with your hair colour.
Liquid or cream blushes work best with powder foundation, and should be applied BEFORE powder. I have a fair skin tone so I personally like this method because my blush lasts throughout the day.
If you prefer a powder blush, apply AFTER foundation either power or liquid foundation.
Rachele’s Favorites:
Make Up Forever HD Blush, $25 at Sephora
NARS blush, $27 at Sephora or Holt Renfew
Benefit Cosmetics Feeling Cheeky! $15 at Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart
Step 5- Mascara:
Mascara is the best way to highlight your eyes. Eyes are the one feature on your face that others look at most, so we should always make time for a little mascara. I’ve tried quite a few brands in my time, and found that I like a voluminous look, with no clumping and that wont irritate my eyes. If you have light hair you should be using a light black or black/brown shade, if you have dark hair use the darkest shade of black. When applying, make sure your eyes are open and apply to all the lashes working from the outside in. I recommend using the tip of the brush for the inner lashes and the bottom lashes. Avoid putting mascara on the side of the lashes closest to the eyelid, this can often lead to smudging or mascara that looks too heavy.
Rachele’s Favorites:
Make Up Forever Smoky Lash, $22 at Sephora
Cover Girl Last Blast Fusion, $8 at most drugstores.
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! $19 at Sephora
Step 6- Lip Gloss:
Some might argue that this step is unnecessary but I beg to differ. Just like you moisturize your skin, you should moisturize your lips. Lips can get wrinkly and dry too! I recommend a clear gloss for everyday use and a colour gloss that works with the shade of your blush. Again, I have tried A LOT of brands of lip gloss and prefer something that smells good and has a slight plumper.
Rachele’s Favorites:
Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish, $18 at Sephora
Mentha 2X Supreme Lip Shine, $8 at Bath and Body Works
MAC Lipgelée, $14.50 at MAC locations or at The Bay
Bonus Steps:
If you wanting to do something a little extra feel free to add some eye liner, eye shadow and bronzer. If you are going to add anything other than mascara to your eyes I’d highly recommend using a primer as a base to the eyelid. It helps everything stay in place and not rub off throughout the day.
Bronzer is great to contour the cheeks and give some colour for those who don’t live in warm climates year round! It’s the safe way to tan! Just apply a small amount on the places on your face that would get the most sun: the apples of your cheeks, on the nose, a bit on the chin and a bit on the brow line. DO NOT go overboard with the bronzer- start off light and then check how it looks in natural lighting. If you think you can use more than go for it, but usually one swipe is enough!
Last but not least, have fun with your make up! Experiment with colours! Once you get used to these 6 basic steps it should take you only about 10 minutes to apply!
If you have any further questions feel free to ask.
20011 Emmy’s Best Dressed
Posted: September 19, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Red Carpet, What TO wear | Tags: 2011 Emmy Awards, 2011 Emmy Best dressed, 2011 Red carpet Emmy, Emmy Best dressed, Emmy Fashion. 2011 Emmy Fashion, Julie Stiles, Kaley Cuoko, Kristen Wiig, Nina Debrev, Red Carpet emmy's 2011, red carpet fashion, Sophia Vergara Leave a comment »I quick overview of my favorites from the 2011 Emmy Awards. Did I miss anyone?
Sophia Vergara
Kaley Cuoko
Julia Stiles
Kristen Wiig
Nina Dobrev
10 Best Dressed Ladies Of The 2011 Oscar’s
Posted: February 28, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Films, Red Carpet, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: anne hathaway, Best Dressed, Best Dressed Oscar 2011, Celine Dion, Fashion, fashion trends, Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Mandy Moore, Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Nutral, Oscar 2011 Fashion, Purple, red, red carpet, red carpet fashion, Red Carpet Trends, sandra bullock Leave a comment »The Oscar red carpet was a little bit of a let down this year. Nothing really WOWED me. Everyone looks pretty and nice, but overall it seemed like simple won over on the red carpet. Here are 10 of my favorite looks of the night.
Trend 1: RED. Everyone who chose that color could do no wrong in my eyes.
Anne Hathaway won my vote for the best red dress. She looked stunning in this Valentino number. Fit her like a glove…I think her best dress of the entire night was this one on the red carpet.
Sandra Bullock looked sleek, simple and stunning!
Jennifer Hudson looked absolutely amazing! What a way to show off that new figure she has. Georgous!
Jennifer Lawrence from Winter’s Bone looks super classic and chic in this Calvin Klein dress. A little like a Baywatch babe- but stunning none-the-less.
Trend 2 – NEUTRALS. This personally was my favorite trend on the red carpet. It is a great timeless look.
Halle Berry was my favorite by a long shot. She looked angelic in this Marchesa gown.
This long sleek sheath looked great on Celine Dion’s statuesque figure. Didn’t she just have twins a few months ago? Wow.
Hailee Steinfeld from True Grit looked too adorable in her gown! This 14 year old did it right! She dressed her age yet managed to look elegant for the red carpet.
Mandy Moore looked great in this Monique Lhuillier dress. I love how you dont konw where the sequins begin and end.
Trend 3- PURPLE. Both dresses were flowy and both were worn by the lovely ladies of Black Swan.
Pregnant Natalie Portman was absolutly glowing in this Rodarte gown. The color was amazing on her and the neckline beautifully framed her face.
Mila Kunis just bareley made my list. I love the way this Elie Saab dress fits and I love the style but I’m not a super big fan of the color on her. Overall its still a win for Mila.
Who were some of your favorites of the night?
Worst Dressed At The 2011 Oscar’s
Posted: February 28, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Films, make-up, Red Carpet, What was she thinking? | Tags: Cate Blanchett, Fashion, marisa tomei, melissa leo, nicole kidman, oscar red carpet, oscar worst dressed, oscars 2011, red carpet, reese witherspoon, What was she thinking?, worst dressed Leave a comment »Unfortunately this was a much easier list to compile. Some interesting choices by some Best Dressed List regulars which came as quite a surprise. Here is who made the worst dressed list:
Yes, I am surprised as you that Nicole Kidman made this list, she usually looks stunning, but this Dior Couture number looked awkward and ill fitting. On a brighter note- her make up looked great and her hubby,Keith Urban looked handsome!
Another big shocker- Reese Witherspoon! She is normally adorable but this just looks like a dated 90′s look that her character in Legally Blond would wear. What is with that hairpiece?!
Best Supporting Actress winner, Melissa Leo decided to show up in a shiny doily. Not the most flattering fabric or shape. Absolutely LOVED her acceptance speech though!
It pains me to put Cate Blanchett on this list because normally she can do no wrong in my eyes. She always takes a bolder choice, but this one just didn’t work for me. I just don’t get it at all.
And the worst of the worst goes to:
Oh boy, Marisa Tomei in this dress just was a big NO. She is normally such a babe! Did you see her last year? What happened?! This dress just looks like a cheap home-made prom dress. Not a fan of the greasy parted hair either. Wonder what her stylist was thinking?
Rachel McAdams comes out of hiding!
Posted: January 10, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Films, Red Carpet, Trends | Tags: fashoin, Michel Kors, morning glory, rachel Mcadams, rachel mcadams morning glory, rachel mcadams red carpet, red carpet, red carpet fashion Leave a comment »Our favorite Canadian actress, Rachel McAdams hasn’t been seen around much lately, but on Sunday, January 9 she showed up on the red carpet. She apparently is still promoting her not-so-popular movie “Morning Glory” in Berlin. Despite the fact that the movie didn’t do well in North America, she certainly brought her A-game to Germany looking stunning in this Michael Kors dress. How do you feel about Rachel’s red carpet look?
Chicks who can SANG
Posted: December 9, 2010 Filed under: Accessories, Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Music | Tags: Adele, Beth Ditto, beyonce, chick singers, Christina Aguilera, Duffy, Ellie Goulding, female singers, female songwriters, Florence and the Machine, Florence Welsh, gossip, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Kimbra, lady gaga, Lissie, live music, Music, pink, rihanna Leave a comment »The ladies in this post can’t just sing…lots of singers can sing…these chicks can S-A-N-G. Take a listen to the most beautiful powerful vocal cords of our time.
Adele- Rolling in the Deep. I first fell in love with Adele’s song “Chasing Pavements” and this is her newest single; which in my opinion is even BETTER then Chasing Pavements! Who knew that could be possible?
Florence & The Machine- The Drumming Song. I had the pleasure of seeing Florence before she became a MASSIVE hit and I have to be honest- her opening band sucked- so me and my friend kept thinking, “I sure hope she is awesome live cause this is lame.” Well let me just say she is one of the best concerts I have EVER SEEN. Killer killer vocals!
Lissie- Little Lovin’.She’s new on the scene but her catchy melodies and that little bit of rasp in her voice will get you hooked! Everyone is already in love with her in the UK and at any moment and she is gonna break out in North America. I love the control she has with her vocals.
Gossip- Standing in the Way of Control. Now I don’t think anyone can argue with the fact that Beth Ditto has crazy crazy vocals. I’ve heard her live stuff and it’s just as powerful. I wish I wish I could sing like her!
Ellie Goulding- The Writer. Ok I HAD to show a live performance because her voice is so amazing, so raw, and just pain adorable! Love the vibrato; its pretty crazy and pretty awesome. If you haven’t heard of her yet- she’s got some pretty awesome style; they call it “Folk-Electronic”
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals-Medicine. I just recently started listening to her and now I am hooked! She’s been in the biz for a while, singing with her band since high school. She makes me wish I could sing the blues! But lucky me I get to see them in January when they come to Vancouver. (An early birthday present!)
Kimbra-Settle Down. Well since she is known for creating full songs with her voice, it would only be fair to have her on this list. Kimbra is quite popular in Australia but we’re still eagerly waiting for her debut album here in North America.
We’re lucky to have so many talents and such great music to listen to these days. Power to these powerful ladies! Did I miss anyone??
I have to give honorable mention to a few more “popular” artists such as; Pink, Duffy, Christina Aquilera, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Beyonce. Yep they’re super popular and all over the radio- BUT they can perform live and sound good doing it! (Notice I did NOT mention Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Mily Cyrus or Ke$ha)
What a babe!
Posted: December 8, 2010 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, make-up, Trends | Tags: blond, brunette to blonde, easy A, emma stone, emma stone blond, emma stone blonde, new hair emma stone Leave a comment »How are you feeling Emma Stone’s new blond locks? She’s still the funny awkward chick from Easy A- but now she has got from girl next door to hottest on the block! I’m loving the new look- and I especially love her make-up here. What do you think?
Dior’s Lady Grey London
Posted: December 8, 2010 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Films, make-up, Music | Tags: Burlesque, Dior, Fashion, Hawksley Workman, Ian McKellen, john galliano, Lady Grey, marion cotillard, Music Leave a comment »What a beautiful short that was filled for Dior. Starring the gorgeous Marion Cotillard and the super talented Ian McKellen.
As I was captivity watching it I couldn’t help but hear a familiar voice in the soundtrack. Our favorite quirky Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Hawksley Workman! This is quite a step for him!
Enjoy
(Maybe John Galliano will pull a Tom Ford and sit in the directors chair for full length film?)
Best Kept Beauty Secret
Posted: July 9, 2010 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion Tips, Trends | Tags: baby oil, beauty, beauty secrets, beauty trends, ladies legs, legs, oil, shaving, smooth legs, smooth shave, soft legs, soft shave, summer, summer beauty, summer beauty tips Leave a comment »Summer is here and I know everyone is wondering what the best lotions and potions are to keep your legs looking and feeling sexy, soft and smooth right? I have the secret! BABY OIL! The trick, right before you’re about to shave your legs, slather on some oil. It helps lock in the moisture, and gives you a smooth shave. You can find baby oil at any drug store for around $3. Try it! It works!
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Fall 2010 D&G Ads
Posted: June 29, 2010 Filed under: Beauty, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Trends | Tags: advertising, D&G Ads, Dolce & Gabanna Ads, Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010, Fashion, fashion fall 2010, skiing, Trends, winter fashion Leave a comment »
Well this is a change from the regular sexy-scantily clad ads that D&G usually has! I must say its a welcomed change on my part. I love the ad. Super cute. The only thing I’m on the fence about is the boots…but I can live with them because it makes sense for the ad. What do you think?
