Jourdan Dunn for H&M 'Romantic Preppy' Spring Ad Campaign!M

Swearing By My Colored Skinnies

The colored skinny jean trend is more than on my radar, it's hanging in my closet! As a must for this season, colored skinnies are in every direction I look. Pair them with anything -- florals, stripes, brights, any prints -- and you'll be good to go. Colored skinnies are simple to color block and they'll even look stylish with a plain blouse and wedges, or any chic shoes for that matter. These trousers are a fashion go-to this season for just about any occasion. There isn't an excuse not to own a pair!

 The thing I find most fun about colored skinnies is all of the options that are available. You can think to yourself, "I want blue skinny jeans,"and you get to the store and there are more shades of blue than you had ever imagined. But that's the beauty of it! You could choose from mint or turquoise or aqua, which will help you narrow down what you really want. 

The choices above are Rich & Skinny / Free People / Victoria Beckham.

Hudson / Paige Denim / DL1961

Nobody said color automatically meant bright! And that's just why peach and coral tones are perfect for colored skinnies, too. As you can see, with any brown shoe, these jeans look fabulous.Whether it be a pump, wedge or boot, the pants look great. As more of a neutral tone, there are even more specific shades of salmon than just salmon. You could go a bit on the darker, more conservative side (left), a bright, washed out looking tone (center), or even a light shade with a pink accent (right). Whichever it may be, pair it up with a chic spring top and your outfit will earn you an A+ in anything. You know what they say, if you look good, then you feel good! And if that's the case, then I say you'll do good.

Color up your wardrobe, pretty please

Lara Stone for Vogue Netherlands, May 2012!

Cover-Up With Style in Mind

With the recent wave of warm weather, I simply can't get beachwear off my mind. I'm counting down the days until I can mix spring and summer styles into poolside apparel.  Swimsuit cover-ups with prints, color blocking, black and white tones, and floral patterns are a "must" for summertime. A stylish bathing suit is half the look; the A+ beach look is complete with a chic cover-up. Long, short, and even romper style cover-ups are necessary items and make for the perfect summertime staples.

Zinke Lavendar Romper / Zinke Pattern Romper

Behold, fourteen irresistible cover-ups that should make their way into your wardrobe for this [upcoming] summer. A variety of details, colors, and patterns are trending, so it's easy to find something suitable for your personal style. 

Black and white cover-ups are the perfect combination for any suit that matches. A solid color would look best under these styles, but if the black and white is solid, a printed suit can often look chic, as well. But with patterns, it's best to keep it simple. Also, try to avoid having a million straps everywhere from your swimsuit and cover-up... That NEVER looks good.

I can't get enough of these bright styles. They're very stylish when matched with the correct swimwear, and very fun, too. I love how there are a couple of longer styles, too, and this is great because they can compliment just about any body type. It's important to choose a style that's just right for your bathing suit and your body. Wearing something well is the first step to looking fabulous. I digress, back to bright business! So, with the printed bright cover-ups, I think a solid bathing suit would look best just so there isn't too much going on. The same goes for a solid cover-up, this would look great with a printed suit. It would even look great with a solid. But when using bright statement colors like these, make sure you don't overdo it. Keep it simple, it's just swimwear.

Blue and green are huge summer hues. With so many swim suits in these colors, a cover-up that matches would be a great investment. First off, let's agree that mixing prints isn't pretty. So it's smart to shy away from bold printed bathing suits when trying out a cover-up like the ones pictured above. With blues and greens, all that you need to do is match the color, make sure it isn't too busy, and you're good to go. Remember not to mix too many colors.

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Take this advice and build the best summer wardrobe you can. By looking good this summer, you'll feel good. And with those two things, it'll be impossible not to have a great summer. Remember the rules: always match and never clash. Do this, and I'll be proud.

xx, sweet

Searching For My [sole] Mate

It's safe to say I'm quite the shoe fanatic. Right now, I'm trying to focus, but I can't stop planning out my shopping trip for tomorrow morning, I need to find the perfect pair of new wedges. I can already hear my mom's voice saying I already have too many pair, but when has that ever stopped me? Anyway, back to my shoe addiction. With the warm weather comes so many more footwear options. It's more fun to get fancied up in the shoe department when you can show off your pampered and pedicured toesies. But springtime is a dangerous season for me, and my wallet would agree. I can rarely pass up a cute pair of springtime shoes without falling in love. The shoes pictured below are all very expensive, but if you search hard enough in T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, you'll be sure to land a great deal on fabulous shoes. That's my secret to shoe obsession. As I search for my "sole mate" this spring, I'm destined to find the perfect pair of shoes. Let's just call it footwear fate.

I know, I can't choose just one pair either. But from this "list" per se, of shoes above, I've chosen a few of my favorite styles, and locked them in my head to remember next time I'm out shopping. Similar styles to these shoes are just about everywhere and I'm confident that you'll be able to find something you love, just like these kicks, for much less! Wouldn't you rather have two pairs of shoes for the price of one than pay a lot just for one? The more shoes the merrier! And the better chance you have of finding your sole mate. Get it? Sole... Don't mind my corny jokes. Just get to the mall and find the perfect spring kicks.Put some spring in your step, ladies.

Cora Emmanuel and Fatima Siad in Flaunt Magazine!

Beauties Cora Emmanuel and Fatima Siad star in this editorial entitled "The Isolation Tank" in the latest issue of Flaunt magazine. Photography by David Balmere

Victoria Beckham lightens up in a chic white dress for Hong Kong photocall

She's always been a fan of wearing dark colours like navy blue, black and grey, and her trip to China and Hong Kong is certainly no different.But today Victoria Beckham decided to lighten things up as she posed up for a photocall in Hong Kong wearing a chic white dress.

Rihanna In Stella McCartney – Time 100 Gala Performance

Rihanna was one of the performers at the Time 100 Gala held at the Lincoln Center in New York City last night.The singer continued her love affair with Stella McCartney by wearing a look from the British designer’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

Her jacquard ensemble – featuring a gold strapless top accented with a red-and-black top paired with silver pants and the same Louboutins from the red carpet – doesn’t work for me.

Not the style, the mixing of metals and most definitely not the bow.

If the model couldn’t pull it off, Rihanna should’ve taken this as a sign that the chances of her pulling it off were slim to none.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge In Matthew Williamson – ‘African Cats’ London Premiere

Yes it’s still raining in London, but that didn’t stop hoards of people turning up at the ‘African Cats’ London premiere to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Catherine looked beautiful wearing a Matthew Williamson Pre-Fall 2012 dress.

Her grey dress with a peplum waist was accented with turquoise, yellow and gold jewels embellishing the collar and sleeves.

A black clutch, black, probably LK Bennett, pumps and those enviable glossy tresses completed her look.

I prefer Catherine’s version over the model’s.

Rihanna is a fairy princess in pink prom dress at Time 100 gala

Zoe Saldana is first 'Cosmopolitan for Latinas' cover girl

On being a Latina: “People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I’m very proud to have Latin blood.”

On being a ballerina in her teens: “I had to quit ballet because it felt like a part of me was dying inside. It takes a lot of courage to face up to things you can’t do because we feed ourselves so much denial … In dance you use every party of your body except your voice. I wanted to start acting because I wanted to use my voice.” 

Christina Milian Wears A Black See-Through Dress To 'All Hollywood' Event

Christina Milian knows how to make an impression. She showed up to Star Magazine's All Hollywood event at AV Nightclub in Hollywood last night wearing a sheer little black dress. She looked great, but was she showing off a little too much?

The singer is "The Voice's" social media correspondent, and she gave her take on Tuesday night's fierce competition.

She tweeted, "THIS IS THE HARDEST DECISION IVE HAD TO SEE A COACH MAKE THIS SEASON SO FAR. @CeeLoGreen is gonna need some tissue for the tears on this one." Cee Lo wound up eliminating Cheesa, saving Juliet. Adam Levine saved Katrina and Mathai was sent home.

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolate

Life is like a box of chocolates
you never know which one your gonna get
well i've tasted truffles and chocolate covered cherries
and by far your the sweetest one yet

Life is like a rainbow row
never know where its gonna end
well i've found that treasure at the bottom of that bow
but nothing is worth more than the love of a friend

Life is like a dark cloudy sky
never quite sure when those clouds will bust
well i've seen the thunder and danced in the rain
but nothing is as mighty as the connection between us

Life is like a stary night
never quite sure whats beyond those stars
well i've seen for galaxies and danced on the moon
still nothing is as beautiful as what we are

Life is like a box of chocolates
never know which one your gonna get
well i've unwrapped them all and finally tasted love
and i swear it's the sweetest one yet

Crystal Renn for Vogue Mexico, May 2012!

Crystal Renn covers the May issue of Vogue Mexico and stars in the follow up editorial all photographed by Nagi Sakai and styling by Sarah Gore-Reeves.

New Kardashian Kollection Styles 2012

Rita Ora Covers London’s Notion Mag in Blazin’ Red Puckers and Tatts (Photos Galore!)

3 Monokinis For Your Next Vacation (Peep This Season’s Sassy Meets Classy Swimwear!)

When you think about swimsuits, most fall into one of two categories: one piece or bikini. But who says you have to choose? The monokini is the best of both worlds, a one piece suit with cut outs. There’s something so alluring about a woman who doesn’t show it all, and the monokini leaves a bit of mystery. With this trendy swimsuit, you’ll be styling on a sandy beach, or sitting pretty poolside.

Check out 3 bright and bold monokinis for your next vacation.

BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Animal Cutout Monokini

                                                     Trina Turk Bonita Cutout One Piece

                                                 Wet Seal Ruffle Front Monokini

Jennifer Lawrence In Victoria Beckham – ‘El Hormiguero

Despite the huge box office success of ‘The Hunger Games’, Jennifer Lawrence is still promoting the movie.

Yesterday she was in Madrid tending to her promotional duties on the Spanish TV show ‘El Hormiguero’.

The actress wore her second Victoria Beckham dress in a row; this time the dress is from the mainline Fall 2012 collection. Her colour-block black-and-dove-grey dress appears to be the love child of Look 17 and 18 sans the collar.YSL ‘New Riveg’ platform sandals and an updo provided the finishing touches to her figure-hugging VB dress.I love that she’s content with her womanly figure.

Liya Kebede in Harper's Bazaar Spain, May 2012!

The beautiful Liya Kebede stars in this follow up editorial in the May issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain that she covers. This was photographed again by Txema Yeste and styled by Juan Cebrian.