New Blog! Join Us!

 I started a new blog with my friend Tiffany at www.fashionfroward.blogspot.com. We want to provide a place where fashion, hair care, healthy cooking, home decor, creative projects, travel, and lifestyle converge. The name originates from the fact that we are curly girls with a passion for fashion.

Fashion Froward is about discovering and celebrating who you are. We as women tend to take on many responsibilities, leaving very little time to focus on ourselves. We want Fashion Froward to be a gathering place for generating renewal, enrichment, ideas, inspiration, and most importantly, fun! While we are the main contributors to this blog, we know so many other beautiful and talented ladies who will also be lending their expertise. We also welcome your input and ideas. Please join us!

Starry Eyes

photo credits: T.E. Ross, B. Knowles,  I. Elba

The nerdy glasses trend (whether prescription or perpetrator) has been going strong for years, but lately, I've noticed some of my favorite celebs posting fabulous shots of themselves in all their bespectacled glory.  These hot shots are making "four eyes" look oh so fab.  

Unfortunate Name...Awesome Concept

photo credit: theheelcondoms.com

The oddly named Heel Condoms are a great way to update your shoe game without breaking the bank.  There are many different colors and styles to choose from to fit any mood or occasion. The two versions easily slip onto the back of your shoes, devilishly called the "panty style" or the heel of the shoe, which is the "condom style".  The items I viewed cost $20-$30, much less than a new pair of shoes...if you can get past the name!

Nail Envy

OPI Nail Polish, Black Onyx

Scotch Masking Tape

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear, Black Out

Touches of Neon

Touches of Neon by stayfly featuring stiletto high heels

Scotch Soda distressed denim vest
€110 - scotch-soda.com

Old Navy khaki pants
compare.ebay.com

Enzo Angiolini stiletto high heels
$110 - heels.com

Silver earrings
$25 - etsy.com

McQ by Alexander McQueen leather jewelry
£85 - farfetch.com

Etsystatic

If you're looking for unique, hand-crafted pieces to add to your jewelry collection look no further than Jewelry by Maitri.  This Etsy seller's large collection of statement necklaces are affordable show stoppers.  She works "with an array of semi-precious stones in collaboration with various glass, chains & metals with an antiqued or distressed finish" and new pieces are added almost every day!

photo credit: L. Bautista

Weekend Girl

When the weekend arrives we tend to rely on sweats, jeans and t-shirts as our go-to garments.  Try a few well-chosen accessories like interesting scarves, bangles, belts and shoes to elevate those comfy favorites to casual chic.

My Habit

My Habit, Amazon's new fashion and lifestyle website introduced itself to me this morning and I was delighted to see a pair of $285 shoes that I had been dreaming of drastically reduced to $119.  My Habit proceeded to further endear itself to me by offering $10 off any purchase through July 1st by entering MYHABIT1 at checkout.  Check it out.

Stuff I Like

Bad Alice Flat by Jeffrey Campbell.

                 available here

Greatest Marriage Proposal Ever

Too cute for words!

Hot Shots

source unknown

Hair Story

Hot Shots

Newspaper Type Manicure

     tutorial here

Stuff I Like

Half Moon Manicures.  So dope.

do it yourself instructions here

Afro Chic

I love this image on so many levels.

Stuff I Like

Mix of Opi's Significant Other and Mod about You.

                                   via kisforkinky.com

Clare Vivier Handbags

Clare Vivier is doing great handbags.  Simply gorgeous!  Stumbled upon this handbag and accessories designer's blog with great photos of upcoming items in her new studio.

Get Fooducated

Lauren Burke/Digital Vision/Getty Images

Informative article on how the quality our food supply is being endangered.
We've All Been GMO'ed, Now What?

Hot Shot

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