Magnetic Nails: the "new" Nail Art

Have you heard of magnetic nail polish yet?  It is so freakin' cool.  Basically, you paint your nails then hover the magnet in the cap of the nail polish bottle over your freshly painted nails to create a design.  Check out Sephora for the nail polishes from UK brand Nails Inc. and view the video to see the magnetic action.

Fabulous Falsies

I'm not a fake eyelash girl at all (I'm blessed with long eyelashes...thank you Mom & Dad for great genes!), but I am obsessed with these amazing false eyelashes made from 18k gold and rimmed with real diamonds.  Sigh.  Do you think it's too late to become a trophy wife?  I need these, now!

Kre-at Beauty false eyelashes, via Barneys.com (by special order only).

Fur Vest - Yes or JLo?

I recently bought a pair of super comfortable grey soft finish skinny cords.  They kind of look like this:

Now the dilemma is...what do I wear with them?  I think a fur vest (faux fur obviously) would look amazing, but I want to be sure that I don't end up looking like J-Lo in the process.  I don't know why I associate fur vests with J-Lo.  Perhaps because they are extravagant looking but are borderline over the top if you are not careful...just like J-Lo's style.

Anyhow, I'm going to step out of my comfort zone and jump into the fur vest world with reckless abandon.  I found some inspiration already, now it's time to hit the stores to see what I can find.

Fur vest inspiration, via ChellyWellz

Calvin Klein faux fur vest.  I like this because it looks real but still fake.  Does that make sense?  Via Style Find

Romeo & Juliet belted faux fur vest.  It's a bit funky, but I like that it's belted.  Via Style Find

This black Halston Heritage faux fur vest would look perfect with grey.  Via the Outnet

Holiday Gift Guide

For the person who has absolutely everything, how about this $14,000 Gucci bicycle?

This is what a $14,000 bike looks like.  I don't see any diamonds anywhere...

Or, if you are on a budget, the single speed model for urban biking is a mere $6,200.  Just sayin'.  Peruse this and other ostentatious holiday gift ideas at Gucci's website.

Happy holiday shopping!

Colours of 2012

Pantone named it's "Colour of 2012" today and it is called Tangerine Tango.  As strange as the name is, it is actually a gorgeous shade of orange, or as the press release says:  "Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy."  Hmm.  I think they are overselling it a bit, but I love the idea of a warm colour to ring in the new year.

Patone's colour of 2012

Now I am dreaming of 2012 in shades of Tangerine Tango and all the other great colours from Pantone's Spring 2012 Fashion Colour Trend report after looking at some of the creations inspired by them.

Tadashi Shoji dress in "Cabaret"

Lela Rose dress in Solar Power and Sweet Lilac

Barbara Tfank dress in Solar Power and Sodalite Blue

Indian Influence: Chanel

Last night Chanel put on a real show at their Indian inspired Pre-fall 2012 presentation.  You might not know this, but I am Indian, though most Indian people I know think I'm not into my culture enough.  I don't really speak my native language, I eat the food intermittently and I never watch Indian programs or movies.

The most Indian thing about me is that I love getting dressed up in the vibrant colours, rich fabrics and fabulous accessories that traditional Indian style is centred around.  I don't normally wear  bright colours or heavy jewelry, so it is fun to get "decked out" a few times a year for a wedding or other celebration.  The choices are diverse and numerous.  Below is a photo of one of my all time favourite Indian outfits: a cream coloured chiffon sari with fuschia threadwork, mirror detailing and scalloped edges.

Me in one of my favourite Indian outfits.

I was proud to see a brand like Chanel be influenced by Indian culture enough to create a whole runway show inspired by India.  You can go to  You Tube to see the Paris-Bombay Metier d’Art collection in full, as well as below for some of the designs up close.

Think Pink

Pink is one of my favourite colours, hands down.  I know that statement often makes people recoil because pink is such a "feminine" colour and being feminine is often associated with being weak.  We all know it's true, especially when we hear things like "oh, he runs like a girl" or other statements about women being the weaker sex.  I think being feminine is being strong.  We are made to give life, damnit.  There is nothing stronger than that!

Anyway...time to get off my soapbox and back on topic.  Wearing pink is an expression, just like wearing any other colour is.  A light shade represents a softer mood, a deep shade represents passion and lust, a bold shade represents fearlessness and vibrance.

I was inspired to write about pink after seeing Emily Blunt in this raspberry gown recently.  I think she looks amazing and it made me think, why do people put down the colour pink when it can look so good?

Emily Blunt in Notte by Marchesa.

Most definitely on my Christmas list:  Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch via Shop Bop

Carrie Bradshaw looking chic & sweet in pink trousers (from my Pinterest board called I Couldn't Help But Wonder...  )

Hello Kitty is a pink fan (pendant from Sanrio )

What girl wouldn't want these fabulous sequined magenta Louboutins in her shoe closet?