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Met Gala 2012 just happened and fashion news is abuzz about all the fabulous dresses and all the fabulous misses. Lady of the event Anna Wintours looked elegant in her all white Prada with daughter Bee on her arm in equally stunning deep blue florals. I have to say Bee’s dress was my favorite of the evening. Just like Katie Holme’s Oscar night dress from many months back midnight blue is a gorgeous statement color for evening occasions. The vintage floral is so on trend! What else would we expect from the offspring of the fashion Queen?

Before we talk about anything else I just have to share my second favorite dress of the evening. Marion Cotillard’s sheer Dior gown was magnificent. Also very on trend with the sheer long skirts we love this year! She is absolutely the goddess of natural grace and beauty.

On other red carpet observations, Dick Tracy Yellow seems to be the it color. Bold and perfect for Spring. Here’s a few ladies in full glorious yellow.

Another big trend for the evening were shimmering metallic scales. Our favorite was Carey Mulligan’s playful gold to silver metallic frock by Prada.

You can find a more comprehensive collection of photos from the event on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150132650964984.68875.17061659983&type=3

Every spring floral prints are essential. What else says bloom more than blossoms? This year we are continuing on the vintage floral binge that started on dresses last spring. Leaping off dresses these prints are finding their way onto shorts, bags and shoes!

Please do not wear all in one outfit. However with the right prints you can really make the outfit pop by not sticking to solids.

Floral shorts go very well with the sheer button up shirts that are in season or your basics like t’s and tanks and camis.

The light crop tops that are very on trend now are also a great combo.

Throw a blazer or denim jacket over everything and finish the look with some clogs, wedges or high tops.

My absolute vice in the world is shoes. This season the choices are phenomenal and as wild as your imagination can take you. The only question is, how high can you go?

From pumps to wedges to clogs everything is 4″ and up, colorful, playful and beautiful.

Above are some of this season’s popular shapes for pumps. As you can see it runs the gamut from armadillo curves to 90s chunk heels to Jessica Rabbit pumps.  The creativity and choices don’t stop at just the shape. Some of the big trends are floral, neon colors, skins and embellishments.

Don’t let pumps get all the fun, wedges are huge right now too. And yes there is a dizzying array of choices there as well. There’s wood wedge, cork wedge or foam wedge – straps, wraps and oxfords -skins, neons, suede or patent.

How do you choose from all these exciting shoes? First it takes a lot of will power not to run out and splurge on shoes. After a few deep breathes lets think basics. For basics every girl should have a reliable pair of black sexy pumps you can match with all your work outfits and most of your evening wear. Then tan or brown wedges for your jeans and casual dresses. Spend on your basics because these have to be comfortable and well made to be your go to everyday shoes.

From there it’s important to evaluate what occasions you dress most for and what color schemes are predominant in your wardrobe so you can choose a few key on trend shoes to make your outfits pop. For example a pair of snake skin pumps can jazz up work outfits and cocktail hour; and funky retro wedges are great for dressing up your jeans and basics. I would not spend too much on this category of shoes because the trends move fast and you may not be able to wear them again next year. Since these styles aren’t for daily wear their comfort level can always be solved with shoe pads from the drugstore.

Sexy doesn’t even begin to describe this girl. Lana Del Rey’s unique cool femininity has just that touch of old Hollywood glam that makes us gush and melt simultaneously. Both soft and bold her modern twist on 60s make up, hair and fashion is perfection. Here’s a few tutorials on how to achieve her make up and hair.

Make Up Tutorials:

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The stars came out in full for Hollywood’s big night at the Oscars. Of course it’s the fashion we tune in to see and if there was a category to best designer for the stars the Oscar goes to Elie Saab. So many big names and so many beautiful gowns! Guess who’s haute couturist of the stars?

Berenice Bejo in Elie Saab

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

Kate Mara in Elie Saab

Katie Holmes in Elie Saab - Vanity Fair After Party

Want to see more of his beautiful gowns? Check out his gallery at : http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/news/206

Oscar red carpet night meant lots of beautiful stars in amazing beautiful gowns. Of course there were missteps too but we don’t like to focus on that.  Here’s who we thought stood out as the fairest of them all.

These ladies in white were classic Hollywood glam! Milla Jovovich and Rooney Mara both went with a beaded snowy white flowing gown off set with ruby red lips and intense eye make up. Absolutely show stopping!

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

Rooney Mara in Givenchy Couture

Penelope Cruz is always so beautiful and a natural red carpet stunner. At first I thought her dress was a little plain but her well matched hair, make up and dazzling jewels made the ensemble sophisticated and romantic.

Penelope Cruz in Armani Privé

I love this girl! Emma Stone always looks perfect. A red head who can rock so much red definitely knows what she’s doing. She was my personal favorite of the evening. Check out her after party outfit too!

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli

Last but definitely not least, Maria Menounos in this stunning pale green grecian style that is just soul meltingly beautiful.

Maria Menounos in Maria Lucia Hohan

Now let’s take a look at who wowed us at the After Party! More beautiful dresses coming right up.

Lily Collins in Monique Lhuillier

Selena Gomez in Dolce & Gabbana

Katy Perry in Blumarine

Emma Stone in Chanel Couture

Katie Holmes in Elie Saab - Vanity Fair After Party

Here’s how my brain works: oiling skin makes sense because my grandma always told me to oil my leathers to prevent it from drying and cracking >> leather is skin so this concept translates the same for my skin. I’ve been using baby oil on my body for the longest time thinking well if it’s safe for babies then it must be good. But as my previous blog post mentioned I recently got turned on to Argan oil. Having done all this reading about Argan oil I learned that the main reason it’s good for you is the fatty acids it contains.

So today as I was putting my baby oil on I looked at the ingredients and it said mineral oil. My brain goes… hmmm…. that’s like rocks, how could that be nutritious for my skin? If argan oil is great because of the fatty acids then what fats can rocks have? So I googled.

Turns out many people say  mineral oil is horrible for you. Although many of the awful effects claimed by nay-sayers are not scientifically proven, I can’t imagine it being the most beneficial oil for your skin either. Of course if you are just looking to lock in moisture it will do that basic job. However it is a left over liquid from gasoline production so it’s not going to have all the great natural nutrients found in argan oil, safflower oil, and grapeseed oil.

If you are looking for a low cost way of oiling your body without paying the high cost of Argan oils try something like grapeseed oil. Literally go to the cooking oil section of your grocery store and just grab a bottle of pure grapeseed oil. I learned this recently from my sister in law.  Grapeseed oil is so good for your skin.

Grape seed oil contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants.  Polyphenols can help slow the process of aging, as well as having anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties, which also makes it great for helping clear up acne.

Using this oil will help prevent pores clogging and breakouts, it is very good for oily skin as well.

Grape seed oil contains a high amount of linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid essential for the health of the skin and cell membranes.

This is the reason why it makes such a wonderful moisturizer, as it really nourishes your skin, helping keep it smooth and subtle.

References:

http://www.foreverlookingood.com/benefits-of-grape-seed-oil

http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/11/28/the-top-5-myths-about-mineral-oil-part-1/

http://www.herballuxuries.com/about-mineral-oil.html

Florals are always a natural spring/summer theme that go hand in hand with bright colors.

What’s notable this season are the classic 60s cuts that are very flattering to many body types. Plus this year skirts are trending long giving these dresses a lasting classic chic.

Dolce Gabbana Spring 2012

I posted about polka dots in the fall but it is becoming even bigger in the spring and summer collections so I thought it warranted another look.

Black and white is always the classic for dots but be brave and go for some color. Spring is great for the bright reds, yellows, greens and blues.

Dots are ranging from small classic to big and bold. Even we caught the fever.

Check out these Kling dresses at our shop.

Dress at Heart by Kling

Blonde Back by Kling

Big Bardot by Kling