Since my last one was so successful I thought I'd share some upcoming beauty trends for this winter! These are a great way to spice up your routine mascara and coverup as school starts to wear you down.

Electric Eyeliner
Bright blue, pink or yellow, choose electric (note, not neon!) colors to add some flair. Pair this with the trend below to keep from being too overdone.


Naked Lips
Going one step further from nude, keep your lips looking super natural with a light swipe of Chapstick and a very same to skin tone nude if you must.

Blue Eyes
Thick layers of graphic eyeshadow from denim blue to off-black blue.

Soft Smoke
The smokey eye is settling down, and evolving into a plain base with a light sweep of black across the crease and outer third of the lid.

Bronze Babe
Keep bronzing on ladies! The fresh from the beach tan and glow look is very popular, and exudes luxury.

It seems like all anyone is talking about now is the huge influx in denim, and with this rise in denim styles and looks, are we going to see the return of the denim mini? Earlier this year Rihanna was spotted wearing one that was not exactly her most bangin look (the blue tone, no print or rips, with frayed ends...can you hear my cringing?) and just a few weeks ago, Kendall Jenner was wearing one that was a bit more bearable on the eye (except maybe not from behind, that high hemline!). But is this really a super underground trend that we can see coming up in the fall with boots and leggings?

My forecast? No. There's already so much going on with denim, denim on denim, all colors of denim, flared, ripped, boot cut, skinny denim-- there's no room for anything else. I also think it's too soon for the denim mini to return, last I remember wearing one it was from American Eagle and I had a purple streak in my hair to commemorate Avril Lavigne. I believe I paired it with a poncho and on off days I'd opt for gaucho pants, sigh, I'm not ready for 2008 to come back just yet.

Instead of the denim mini, I could see a small spike in the trend of denim skirts. There's already a trend of exuding class and luxury, and I think this much better corresponds with the fall trends than a mini. Overall though I do think it will be just a small spike, you'll see  a lot of people wearing it for a couple of months then it will be gone with the cold of winter. Had this idea of a trend started last spring, maybe it would be hot, but I have a feeling by next spring we'll all be sick of this denim craze. So if you have a long denim skirt, go for it I say, but don't bother going out and buying one.

If Britney and Justin in 2001 isn't the first thing that goes into your head when you hear 'denim on denim' you're really missing out.

Leather on leather is a rising trend and looks classy, edgy and tres chic! It really has taken hold in France, and is just making its way to the states, so be the first one to sport this trend in your group of friends! If you're vegan or furry friendly, don't fret - "pleather" or faux leather is completely fine to steal this look, and a great way to save $$$ if you don't want to spend as much.

Jackets are the classic, and the first thing that comes to mind when you think of leather. Black is classic, but don't be afraid to color block with the many colors that these jackets are available in.

Wilsons Leather $220

Nordstrom $79

Rotita $34

Rotita $13

NastyGal $100

Pure Navy $45

Chic Wish $30

Miss Guided $40

Romwe $20

American Eagle $25

Century 21 $50

Neiman Marcus $89

As the summer approaches its final month or so, it's time to start thinking about fall trends, and while this blog is mostly about fashion, why not try switching up your beauty style as well? Makeup and hair are two great accessories that can easily (and cheaply) be done in a different way that will revolutionize your complexion.

Rich tones that smoke out to created a faded look reminiscent of traditional Chinese culture will be perfect for fall. Look at these inspiration photos I created and look for the trends of dark lips, smoky red eyes, brown bottom liner, bold winged liner and golden glowing faces.



The whole theme is meant to be a fusion of victorian era and oriental styles. It's very similar to old school Hollywood glam, but less glam and more dark and earthy. Jewel tones will look great on the eyes and plum to brown shades will work for lips. Give the cheeks a brown toned blush, the focus isn't on one part of the face but the color scheme as a whole.

Please comment if you liked this, beauty is a whole new area I'm venturing into and would love feedback. Look forward to Part II soon where I'll post about the hairstyles that coincide with this trend!

Again it's been a long long break, but I just did this amazing five week long course on trend forecasting in London and Paris, and I'm feeling inspired again. It's certainly a new goal to keep up with this blog more consistently.
Anyways, I want to share the information I learned while in Europe as well as some European inspiration, so here's the first of some upcoming trends you should start seeing in the fall.



Holographic - Shiny and bold, incorporate this in your shoes or purse if you're not ready to wear a whole skirt of it.

Neoprene - The "scuba" fabric that became popular with the Triangl bikini's is very fashion forward and especially easy to incorporate into your wardrobe.




Mesh - Also an interesting and new fabric, this can be added into little bits of your outfit or a whole piece. It can even be mixed with neoprene for a two in one futuristic trend.


Astronaut inspiration - Especially inspired by the helmet astronauts wear, as well as the metallics in their suits and the stars they zoom through, this look is the ultimate new-age trend.


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XI Clothing is one of those stores that on the outside seems a bit run down, but if you look through everything there, there's some great finds. I went to the store by me today in the afternoon. It was pretty busy and no salespeople were near the front of the store, so I wasn't bothered when I wasn't greeted. 

I started looking for clothes and remembered I had been wanting to get a flowy kimono top and asked a girl working if they had any. She was confused by the term 'kimono top' and i showed her a cardigan nearby and told her "sort of like this but with a chiffon or flowy fabric" and showed her a different shirt made of the material. She seemed in a bit of a daze or not listening and said they didn't have any. Luckily I still decided to look around and found about 5 tops that matched the description I gave her and most were what I was looking for. 3/5 were even on mannequins throughout the store! This really upset me as I otherwise would've left the store when I could've been a customer. 


I got a few items to try on and headed for the dressing room. Checking out was easy and fast even when the store was packed and I found the cashier to be helpful, especially about explaining their return policy.

I like XI Clothing and their clothes, sort of an in between of Forever 21 and Rue 21. The clothes aren't organized by type but by color, which is helpful if you're looking for a certain piece or outfit but can be difficult if you're just looking for shirts. Unfortunately only after choosing to review/secret shop XI Clothing did I realize it only exists in my state. So if you're around one I hope this helped!

• Customer service - 3/5
• Store organization - 3/5
• Clothing/fashionability - 4/5
• Pricing - 5/5
• Overall - 3.5/5