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Thumbs up for Rihanna

Rihanna was seen in Vegas partying it up with Katy Perry in honor of the Teenage Dream’s bachelorette festivities. Her red hair was finally red throughout (remember when I complained?) and in the shots of RiRi at the pool, she was sporting the cutest elastic headband.

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This boho look went perfect with her wavy locks, especially with some strands at the front of her face, and the other side neatly tucked away. Her bathing suit was a bit toned down for the everyday Rihanna we have come to know, but that hair seems to steal the spotlight no matter what she has on. I love the shade and have to admit not everyone can pull it off.

The bachelorette party seemed to be a hit and involved a viewing of Cirque du Soleil’s Ka (right, source: Huffington Post). I just want to know – why are there plenty guys in the party? Isn’t it an all girls boy hating club kind of get traditional get together? 🙂

Keep reading to check out some options for elastic headbands in all price ranges, and let me know how you rock your hair with em!

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Pinstripe Writers Foundation

After receiving a last minute invite to a launch for the Pinstripe Writers Foundation Charity, I figured I need to be a good Samaritan and spread the word about the organization. No matter how hard times are for someone, it is way more difficult for others, and though we’re not comparing or trying to make Even Steven of the world, we do need to give back and participate within our communities and support the youth.

The foundation’s mission statement “is to award one Latino Jersey City student who has demonstrated academic achievement and a strong journalistic craft with a one full four-year foundation scholarship to a journalism school either in NY or NJ.”

Check them out here and help out however you can.

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Does your polish have the Perfect Formula?

I’ve said it plenty of times before and I’ll say it again – the best part about writing about products and reviewing them is finding new ones. Sure, if you window shop and surf the net you’ll find a gem or two, but when you come in contact with multiple brands and immerse yourself into the world, it becomes a bit of a treasure hunt. Even during the instances where I don’t find the product fits me, there is usually a method or science to it that becomes my “learn something new for the day.”

Enter Perfect Formulas nail polish. As you may now, I’m a sucker for packaging (and purple) so seeing these babies land on my doorstep was the highlight of the day. Check out what they’ve got to say about themselves:

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The angular shapes of the bottles and the vintage feel of the logo rocks my socks.

The brush seems to be of good quality. Not too thin and not too thick, this is the perfect shape to apply a quick mani on your own or to bring to the salon (but keep your eye on it – they may just grow legs and walk away!). Stay tuned for when I show off my perfect 🙂 NOTD!
Have you tried Perfect Formulas before? Are you interested?

Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on MOJ remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.

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AMEXNYFW SS11: Andy & Debb

On the last day of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, my body was starting to act a little funny about this whole walking and waking deal. Try as I did to utilize alarms and whatnot, by the end of the week, four hours of sleep per night did not sit well with my body. It revolted like never before making me miss nearly every morning show (if they started at 9am) and nearly every backstage preparation sequence (if the shows started at 10/11am). Terrible of me, I know.

As I jumped up in a panic on the last day, I made a mad dash for the subway and thankfully it brought me to the tents in the speediest fashion. Sometimes public transit chooses to work against you instead of with you, and nothing can spoil a day faster! My perfectly tardy day must’ve been aware of the Andy & Debb presentation. How lucky was I that it was a presentation?

The clothes were a bit prim and proper with a twist. Very no nonsense lines for the jackets, tops, and dresses, but with plenty an interesting panel or cutout to play with the eyes.

The backless garment sucker that I am, this was my favorite. I just can’t ever get enough of backless pieces and feel like they exude the most effortless sensuality than any short hemline or low cut top.

The designers were answering questions about working with each other for so long. They mentioned that after all this time, it’s easier to be on the same wavelength and to understand what one means, and is thinking.

The beauty look was a sleek ponytail on top and a bit unruly at the tail end. Teased to a bit of a bedhead, this is the easiest style to reconstruct when attempting to copy a runway look. Shoot, I do it on all my lazy days.

Check out the shoes. I was digging them. All the models had the same style, and it really unified the collection. The mod feel of the shoes connected to a lot of the shift style dresses in the collection, as well as the funky prints.

The makeup was a coral flushed cheek and a stronger pop of a similar shade on the lip. The skin looked fresh and flushed. Like the girl spent so much time looking good she had to run up the stairs for happy hour. (Just sayin’).

The nail color was customized by celebrity nail technician Pattie Yankee along with the help of Dashing Diva dream team. The designers had requested a color similar to that of the customized shoes, and as you can tell by my close ups, they didn’t disappoint!

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Sephora NOTD

A little late on the come up, the Sephora by OPI nail color in Iris I was Thinner has been laying around my nail polish stash just begging for showtime. I continually find excuses not to do my nails – every nail always breaks as if on purpose, foiling my plans and polished dreams. Having correct shapes on the rest of my nails with one stubby nail drives me crazy!

I love this color and there is never a shade of lilac I can live without. The one on the left is without flash and on the right is with flash.

Do you like this color? Have any Sephora by OPI favorites?

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AMEXNYFW SS11: Adrienne Vittadini

The downturn to my fashion week was noticeably starting when I repeatedly inquired for information about hair and makeup prep for the Adrienne Vittadini show. It’s only mannequins, I was told (probably about three times) before my caffeine high and sleep low subsided for me to understand. Oh! It was only mannequins. Duh!

Smart move for a designer to use such tactics during a presentation. You save money on models, hair, makeup, and nails, while still preserving the look of your clothing. Plus – during a presentation, model handlers end up toting water with straws and hard candy so that they don’t get restless (or maybe I wasn’t meant to see that?).

The spring and summer collection from Vittadini followed the same aesthetic of the brand from the previous collections. Very strong lines and feminine draping. The spring collection seems to be concentrated more on casual chic, as it contains more daytime looks in comparison to the fall and winter collection, which boasted a bit more nighttime ensembles.

Spring comes through in this collection with vibrant colors, tribal prints, and shorter hemlines. The cardigan and tank sets seem a perfect transition from the hot days to the introduction of chill, as well as a day to night couple.

The handbags were all made of what looked like buttery soft broken in leather with small (but interesting) metal embellishments.

My standout pieces were the accessories and the bottoms. The accessories were varied in between matte and glossy large link chains to wooden, tribal pieces. As I exclaimed on Twitter, the matte pieces were my favorite, but I was equally impressed with the wooden dog tags. I felt like it was such an interesting take on the piece.

The bottoms became my favorite once I saw the balloon detailing. I love me some balloon pants. Fitted at the waist, and loose around the hip, these were constructed much better than I can describe, and were perfectly styled with looser knits.

Have any favorites?

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Style360 NYFW SS11: Bebe

Style360 never disappoints when it comes to producing a show. Much more accessible in location this year, I was excited to hear that they were producing the Bebe show.

Seated in chairs apt for directors, the audience looked on as models came down the runway with very much true to Bebe platform heels. The overall beauty look consisted of long soft waves, with a shiny, smooth top, a splash of coral on the cheeks, and a bit of a smokey eye.

The standout component from the show that surprised me, was the presence of crochet details and methods in the garments. Whether it was part of a peekaboo section of a dress or top, or the whole shirt.

Another prevailing trend was fringe. On handbags and vests, fringe seems to be very much an embellishment you want to keep in your closet until next spring and summer too. Super affordable for those with pockets nearing the empty sign (…like me) since many fashionistas invested in it these past seasons!

The accessories (namely the sunglasses) were what caught my eye first – then of course were the shoes.

See any favorites yet?

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Who’s That Chick? It’s Ri Ri

Rihanna recently released her new video for Who’s That Chick? and says all she wants to do is dance. She’s not the only one rocking all sorts of bright colors, her whole video has neon fever. I’m obsessed of course – bright colors and I are the bestest of friends.

Will you be copying this look?

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OCC Lip Tars

After our quick introduction at my first Makeup Show, Obessive Compulsive Cosmetics hit the ranks of favorite products faster than any other brand ever has. The main reason for this is their innovative and extensive color selection in their lip tar and loose pigments for eyes. But many brands have large color selection for eyes, lips? Not so much.

As previously mentioned, the lip tars are not necessarily a gloss, nor a stain, their a happy mixture in between. They come in small packaging but half a squeeze lasts forever. When I wore this color to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, it lasted through far more shows than I expect and granted me a compliment from a makeup artist (when I actually thought I ate the color away!).

My two new colors (and appropriately my two new favorites, although – Anime will forever remain #1) are Uber, and Katricia.

On the left this is the true to life color when swatched. This was taken in direct sunlight. On the right, the photo was in the shade, but is also how the photo would take with no flash without bright lighting.

Are you obsessed?

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AMEXNYFW SS11: Chrishabana

When I went over my schedule of shows to attend during fashion week, I happened upon the Chrishabana presentation. Racking my brain for all previous shows and presentations, I was wondering what it would be like. Would there be models? Will they sit still for hours? Will there be photographs? The longer I thought about it, the more ludicrous my ideas became.

Until I walked into the room. Under glass, there were designs laid out on lace. In between twigs and surgical gloves, this tactile presentation was meant to pique one’s interest in various ways.

After oohing and ahhing over partnerships with various metals and designs (roses, crosses, and thorns), shooting the designer some questions was inevitable. What was the inspiration behind this collection? Designer, Chris Habana’s answer?

Being single. Chris said that by the conclusion of creating this collection, it was dedicated to three individuals. When asked if it was the loves or losses, he said both.