Back To School Outfit Ideas!!

Hey Lovelies!! I have a fashion post today!! So since it is back to school season now, I decided to pick 5 outfits for the first week of school!! No matter if you’re going into middle school, high school, or college, you can get inspiration from at least one of these outfits!! Just remember try to keep in mind your dress code, if you have one; you can critique these outfits to better suit you!! So let’s begin!!

1. Casual and Comfy!! I chose to pair this black crop top from H&M with high waist lace shorts from Forever 21. To bring the shirt and shorts together I decided to add this belt which matches with these strappy sandals from Target!!

2. Sophisticated and Chic!! I paired this floral crop top from Forever 21 with high waist shorts also from Forever 21. The bronzy gold strappy sandals, in my opinion, really go well with the colors in the shirt. P.S. how cool is the back of this shirt!!

3. Laid Back and Cute!! The turquoise linen shirt is from Forever 21 which pairs nicely with the geometric printed leggings also from Forever 21. The sandals are from Target; I really like how they look, I don’t know why but they look tribally to me, oddly enough!!

4. Rock and Sassy!! I love the overalls trend, so I decided to wear a denim pair from Blank NYC. I put an embellished crop top under from Forever 21. You could always put a shirt under to cover up more or just through on a light weight cardigan!!

5. Girlie and Pretty!! I love this maxi dress is a little short so that I can see my Steve Madden Wedges. I like how the white stripes in the dress go with the shoes!!!

I hope you liked these outfits and remember to rock your style to the fullest!! Thanks and have a great day!!

-AM
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Summer 2013 Fashion and Beauty Trends!!

Hey lovelies!! So, today I will be talking to you about the summer trends!! I know we are already half way through summer but at least I made this post!! You should try some of these trends out, but always remember, you should only try them if you like them!! So lets begin...

Fashion:

• Crop Tops
• Circle Skirts
• Mini Dresses
• Black and White
• Neon
• Chevron
• Maxi Dresses

Beauty:

• Colored Eyeliner
• Matte Lips
• Beach Waves
• Low Buns
• Glowing Cheeks
• Bold Eyebrows

So, I hope you like some of these trends and try them out!! I know I will definitely try all the beauty trends and some of the fashion trends!! Thanks and have a great day!! Congrats to the Royal Family on their little Prince George of Cambridge!! 

- AM

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Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas!!

Hey Lovelies!! I have a lovely (get it, love, like Valentine’s Day), posts for you today! I have 3 outfits for every occasion!! No need for a date to wear these outfits on the 14th, your friends, or maybe even alone time is exactly what you will need on Valentine's Day!! I love getting dressed up even if I will be watching the movie Valentine's day at home cuddled up with my dog!! You can wear these outfits everywhere and feel gorgeous!! So let’s begin…


Foreign Film Red Dress


This outfit is for a date night, maybe with someone special or your best girlfriends celebrating singleness!! Love It!! I like the color, and the longer sleeves, since we still are in the winter season it will keep you a little warmer. I like that it is body con so it will show off your curves. I like the V neck that isn’t too low but perfect for showing a little decollate skin! I would pair this with gold jewelry and nude heels.

Someday Sweetheart Strapless Blush Pink Midi Dress

Next outfit is a little more casual but perfect for date night like the first outfit. I like the sweetheart neckline, a very girly appeal. The color is perfect for everyone! I would wear gold or silver jewelry on this outfit, you can be daring and wear red heels also, or stick to nude for a very sweet look.

Red Cropped Pants

The last outfit is casual dressy. I would wear this to a movie date, or a less casual affair. It is girly but still gorgeous. I like that the red pants are incorporated to stay with Valentine’s Day colors. The black blazer is an essential and gives a more dressy appeal to the outfit. I would wear flats or go with wedges/ heels to make it more glam; nude or black is perfect. Like every look here, you can wear silver or gold jewelry. Whatever you think works well with your complexion and style!!

All the outfits here today are from LuLu's; a great store for everything girly and glam!!

I hope you liked all the outfits and try them out!! If you do take inspiration from any of these outfits, tweet a picture to me!!

-         AM

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OOTN

Hey Lovelies!! How are you today on this fine Saturday!! I attended a party last night for my friends birthday, so I decided to share what I wore!! So lets begin...

I was going for sophisticated glam and I think I achieved the look. My dark grey tanktop is from Sugarlips. My essential blazer that every girl should have, its a staple, is from Forever 21. My black sparkly skirt was a gift, so I don't know where I got it. I am wearing black tights with my nude heels. I really didn't add any pop of color, I really wanted to go for neutrals. My bracelet and Necklace are also from Forever 21. I wore my hair straight and my nails are Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips in kitty kitty, it is just cheetah print, I love them!!

Thanks, and sorry for not posting in a long time, I think I will start posting blog posts on Sundays and Wednesdays. So look out for 2 every week! I swear!! Come back for more fun!

P.S. If you attended a party tweet me a pic of your outfit, I would love to see it!

- AM
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OOTD

Hey Lovelies!! I feel like a Tommy Hilfiger model today! When I woke up and put my outfit on I just felt European, I just don’t know why. LOL. But back to business, so I am going to start posting pictures of my outfit of the day (OOTD) when I feel like it is special!! I love the trend of collared shirts under sweaters and today I finally did it! So here’s my look:

I like how I rolled up the sleeves to show some of the ombrè part of the button down shirt which is from Target. I love this sweater, definitely my favorite sweater that I have in my wardrobe, it is a cable knit sweater and the contrast against the blue just seems cool to me, I got this sweater at Forever 21. My jeans are from Hollister. My boots are brown and black contrast and I love how chic and refined they look. To me they give off like a polished and sophisticated feel. (Sorry don’t know where they are from! I got them for Christmas.) I just went with my everyday jewelry; the bangle is from Henry Bendel. My earrings are just silver cross earrings from Forever 21. My nails are Sally Hansen hard as nails in gunmetal. I just wore my hair in a messy side braid.

So this is my completed look! Hope you liked it! Come back for more fun!

-         AM

Color of the Year!!

Pantone has announced the color of the year!! I am so in love with this years color! Emerald Green! Every year Pantone chooses a color for the year to inspire fashion, beauty, and anything else! Last year was tangerine tango and this year is the "Ultramarine Green" or emerald!! I think emerald is such a gorgeous color! So here are a few inspirational ideas, and how others incorporated the hot color of the year!



Essie Nail Polish in "Going Incognito"



So, I hope you like this color because you probably will be seeing alot of it this year! I definitely will be on the look out for more of this color to incorporate into my style!! Have a great day! P.S. I got a
Pose, my username is FashionForwardAM!! Go follow!!

- AM
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Spring 2013 Fashion Trends!!

Hey Lovelies!! I didn't know what to type about today, but don't worry, I got an idea!! Since it is the winter and spring is next, I decided to tell you some of the trends that will be going viral next season!! I knew I had to tell all you fashionistas about it so that you can go on a shopping spree, or look through your closet to make sure you're ready for this spring!! So let's begin!! All the trends and pictures are from Marie Claire Top Spring 2013 Fashion Trends Straight from the Runway!!



Helmut Newton Effect
BCBG Max Azria





Water Trend
Proenza Schouler





Stripes
Oscar de la Renta



Peek-a-Boo Midriff
Jill Stuart

  



All-White Slice and Dice
Alexander Wang

 




Sheer
Timo Weiland

 


Chambray and Denim
BCBG Max Azria


Thanks!! Have a geat day!! Hope you will be showing off some of these trends!!

- AM
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Some of My Favorite Fashion Quotes!!

• "Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds". - Coco Chanel

• "Fashion fades, only style remains the same". - Coco Chanel

• "Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable". - Coco Chanel

• "Simplicity, good taste, and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money". - Christian Dior

• "It is unforgivable to do what one doesn't love, especially if one succeeds". - Christian Dior

• "I think we have to be aware that people are allowed to make mistakes in their life". - Christian Dior

Have a great day and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

- AM

New Year's Eve Outfit Ideas!!

Hey!! New Year's Eve is just around the corner and many people (especially me, seriously) have no idea what to wear! When I think of NYE (new year's eve), I think SPARKLES and SEQUINS!! I love sparkles and sequins all year round but oh, I go cray cray during this fine day! All the pieces that I picked out are from Forever 21’s Holiday Glitz Section. They are affordable and easy to get, just perfect for a quick outfit find! So lets begin!

Outfit 1: Silver and Black! I love this outfit! The silver dress is body hugging and has a higher neck so it is perfect for a peter pan collar necklace. The bracelet is a subtle detail that just adds more to the look. I love that the clutch and the shoes match, in my opinion I feel like that ties the whole look together. I think this is my favorite look.

Outfit 2: This black body con dress with a v-neck back is perfect for people who don’t want to go all out like the silver dress but still want that pizz azz in their outfit. I like the gold that I added; I think that it adds a pop of glam to the outfit! I would add the belt where the sequined bodice ends and the plain skirt starts. For a plus, the belt will cinch in the waist. Now obvi you have to wear shoes, I was going with this gold flat that has the gold for the accessories but also has black to match with the dress. You could wear gold heels also if you don’t like flats. For a plus though you can stand for hours and your feet won’t hurt! The bracelet is also a subtle detail but does go with the mixing metals trend. Finally the bag makes the whole outfit work in my opinion, I love how sparkly it is!

Hair and Makeup: Seriously whatever you want to do/ feel comfortable with is fine. You can do an intense cat eye or sparkly eye shadow or maybe a bold lip, whatever you like! Just remember BALANCE! If you have a main focus on your eyes, then tone down the lips, same for the opposite, if you have a bold lip, tone down the eyes. Make sure you also don’t take away from the gorgeous outfit you pick! For the hair, you could also do whatever your little heart desires, a top knot would look good though or striaght or loose waves pined back to show your face wuld also look gorg!

Thanks! Have a great day/ new year!! Come back for more fun!

-          AM

Favorites: Skin Care!!

Hey!! Part 3!! Today I am talking about skin care, probably the most important part of this favorites series!! I do a lot of research in skin care just to make sure I know exactly what I am doing/ applying to my skin, I mean your skin is really important to you! So let’s begin!

Favorite…

1.      Face Wash: Cetaphil Cleanser is probably the best face wash I have ever had, it is my holy grail. Every time I run out I always end up going right back to Cetaphil. It is a very gentle cleanser made for all skin types that cleanses but doesn’t strip your skin of natural essential oils. I use this in the morning and at night!





2.      Face Moisturizer: I love the Aveeno Daily Moisturizer. It brightens and smoothes the skin, basically it is suppose to improve the tone and texture of the skin. It’s perfect for the morning because it isn’t too thick but just light enough for morning application. But you should always moisturize in the morning and night!

3.      Body Moisturizer: I like the Nivea Smooth Sensation daily body lotion. It’s not too thick for a daily lotion but it absorbs fast and for me it doesn’t leave an oily base on the top of my skin which I hate. I use this right when I get out of the shower.

4.      Under Eye Cream: Lush Enchanted Eye Cream is my favorite. For one thing it is all natural, which means no phosphates or parabens, which aren’t the best for your skin. Also it really is good for soothing the eye area and smoothing fine lines. I like to put this on after my toner and eye roller and just before my face moisturizer. Always Remember, DO NOT put eye cream right under the eye, it will irritate your eyes, always put it about an inch below the eye, the cream will crease up to the desired place and set into the skin. You just need a VERY small amount because a little goes along ways!

5.      Under Eye Roller: Now most of you will probably be saying “what the heck is an eye roller?” Well the Garnier Skin Renew Anti Puff Eye Roller is amazing. Sadly I do have puffiness underneath the eye area so I love to use this product every morning before moisturizer and it just reduces the puffiness and freshens my eye area. I love using this product, seriously it is a life savor! Using this product and the eye cream makes wonders for my eye area!

6.      Toner: I like the Breath of Fresh Air Toner from lush. It’s perfect for soothing the skin and calming it. I use this product at night before my moisturizer. The aloe vera cools the skin while rose and clarifying herbs sooth and balance skin.

7.      Body Wash: Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash. I like the cucumber and green tea scent. For one thing this moisturizes, cleanses, and calms the skin at once! It kills 3 things in one use!

8.      Face Scrub: St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub is my holy grail! I use it about 4 times a week; I like to use it at night. It really just deep cleans and gets all the buildup in my pores out. Apricots are great antioxidants that gently clean and nourish skin! This product brightens the complexion of your skin.

9.      Body Scrub: Ocean Salt from Lush is a great scrub. It really deep cleans your skin; it also isn’t so harsh on the skin which is also an advantage. The sea salt is perfect for really getting into the pores and zapping all the dirt, makeup, and oil build up to reveal fresh skin! It is also a face scrub! This product has avocado and coconut which is perfect for hydrating your skin; the vodka and lime works as an antibacterial property.

10.  Face Mask: My favorite right now is the Freeman Facial Clay Mask. Avocado and oatmeal (which is in the mask) are ideal for deep cleaning and softening the skin.

11.  Self Tanner: (1) St. Tropex Tan Bronzing Mousse is amazing! I love the way it gives such a natural tan and it isn’t streaky for me, they also have a mitten for application so that your hands don’t get that unruly irregular color between the fingers (self tanner’s worst nightmare!). (2) But if I want a gradual tan then I will use the Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Self Tanner.

12. Makeup Remover: I love the Mac Cleanse off Oil and Tranquil. I will use this then right after I wash my face, all my makeup will vanish, this really gets everything off. It also soothes the redness from irritating your eye area from the tugging of the lashes and eyes. It gets off waterproof mascara also, which is a major plus!

13.  Hand Cream:  Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion is a great hand cream. I apply it in the morning and at night and my hands are always smooth. I hate when my hands are even a little dry and with the use of this hand cream I don’t have that problem, ever (especially since I am a germ phoebe).

Thank you!! Come back soon for a complete look for NYE (New Years Eve)!! Have a great day!!

- AM

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