#OOTD Summer Fun Outfit!!

    Hey Lovelies! So today I have a fun outfit to show you! I was going to lunch with some people, and I was getting compliments from everyone! So I knew if random people were complimenting me, then I definitely need to show it to my lovely viewers! I love this outfit especially now, cause it is perfect for summer! It shows some midrift, but not too much! The skirt I just got and I am in love, I love the floral print; finally I have found the perfect circle skirt! I like this crop top because it is light weight and perfect for hot summer days! I just feel like the wedges just finish the outfit! Since so much is going on with the floral and stripes, I decided to add just a gold bracelet! 

Red Stripe Crop Top: American Eagle 

Floral Circle Skirt: Forever 21 

White Wedges: Steve Madden 

Gold Bracelet: Forever 21 

    Thank you so much!! Come back for some more fun!! If you like this outfit, I would love to see you put a rendition together and leave a link in the comments! Also, let me know what you love wearing in the summer!! 

- AM

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WHO, WHAT, SPF??

                Hey Lovelies!! Sorry I haven’t posted in such a long time!! But today I am back and ready!! It is getting hotter and many of you are ready to go out in the sun, but, I decided to let you know some facts and that important SPF and some great sunscreens!! So let’s begin!!

                There are so many sunscreens out in the market. Some say they will defend against sun damage, others premature aging and others waterproof, and then you have the tanning lotions. What was the difference between sun block and sunscreen?? What is UVA/UVB and broad-spectrum?? Waterproof versus water resistant? The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) passed a law that ensured new and improved packaging coming out this year! You will only see water resistant for solutions that last up to 40 – 80 minutes. Broad spectrum on solutions that live up to the highest protection levels of UVA/UVB sunrays. UVA are the rays that age skin, while UVB are the rays that burn skin. Any solution that doesn’t meet the broad-spectrum level will be called UVA/UVB protection.  Always look for broad-spectrum! Anything under SPF 15 will have labels that indicate a risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer is rising in the USA and is the most common cancer in the USA. You should be using at least SPF 45 every time you are in the sun! JUST REMEMBER, you can still get a tan with SPF 50, and it will be the safe way too!!

Here are some great sunscreens:

Dry or Sensitive Skin: Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($10): The oatmeal is great for dry and sensitive skin because it will sooth the skin while still being hydrating, nourishing, and the biggest thing of all, protecting your skin from the sun!! It soaks into the skin fast and is not oily as an added plus!!

If you burn easily: Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70 ($11): it is a light creamy formula, that doesn’t smell bad (like all of these sunscreens I am showing you). You do need to reapply it (like all the other sunscreens) but it gives a very good protection, and you will still get a tan!! Does come in spray form!! Water resistant for 80 minutes.

Bronze Glow: Australian Gold Sheer Coverage Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Spray ($12): Bronzing oil, with SPF 50!! Like who doesn’t want this!! It gives a bronzy glow and does everything tanning oil does, but without the harmful part!! Water resistant for 80 minutes.

Non Aerosol Spray: Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sunscreen Sport Spray SPF 40 ($11): It does need to be rubbed in but does get sprayed evenly on the skin!! Water resistant for 80 minutes.

Sunscreen/Antioxidants: Dr. T's Supergoop Continuous Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($19): The sunscreen has antioxidant vitamin C which helps to brighten skin. Natural citrus oils make this sunscreen smell oh so fresh!! Water resistant for 80 minutes.

Water Sports: Nature's Gate Aqua Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Aqua Sunscreen ($7): This sunscreen was designed for water sports. It is the thickest consistency and has a mixture of zinc oxide and chemical sunscreen ingredients for that super SPF 50. Shea butter, chamomile, and rosemary give it hydration effects. This is perfect for any person that stays in the sun and water for a long time! Water resistant for 80 minutes.

                You should be able to find most of these sunscreens in the drugstore!! I hope you liked this post and I will be getting back on track with the blog posting, starting now!! Have a great day!!

-          AM

Heres a Quick Outfit Insipration for a Festive Outfit!!

Hey Lovelies!! Today I have put together a complete outfit for the days festivities!! You can use this for a style inspiration!

Festive Outfit!! by fashionforwardam

Tall shirt
$60 - nelly.com

American flag shorts
gojane.com

Cole Haan mary jane sandals
colehaan.com

Charlotte Russe vegan handbag
charlotterusse.com

Tanks and have a fun and safe day!! Come back for more fun!!

- AM
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Colors For Spring!!

Hey Lovelies!! Spring is rapidly approaching and you know what that means… flowers blooming and the sun comes out!! I love spring so much; it is easily my favorite season!! I love to see all the cool new colors, and beauty / fashion must haves for spring, so today I decided to let you know all about the cool colors that will be big in spring!! So let’s begin…

Blood Orange. Not only do they taste good, they are one of the biggest colors for spring time too.

Black and White. Chic. Classic. The new spring.



Dusk Blue. Elegant. Classy.

Emerald. A.K.A Color of the year!!

Grayed Jade.

 Tender Shoots.

Lemon Zest.

African Violet.

Monaco Blue.

Poppy Red.

All the colors were found on Pantone!!

Thank You so much!! Have a great day!! I hope you try out some of these adorable colors; I know I will be!! If you do try some of these colors out, send me a pic on Twitter (Click Here).

- AM

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Spring 2013 Beauty Trends!!

Hey Lovelies!! So today I will be talking to you about the Spring/ Summer 2013 Beauty Trends that you should definitely try out! You may like one trend more than the other but have no worries, there are plenty to choose and experiment with!! It was all about the eyes, either bold or minimalistic, the eyes were the center of attention!! So let's begin..

Intense Eyes: Jewel Tones, Metallics, Bold Color, Long Lashes:



Chanel



Improved "No Make-up" Look: Perfecting the skin, "Blushing" color to the cheeks, Curl to the lashes to open up the eyes, Contoured figured:

Balmain

Lower Lash line Spotlight: Smudged liner, no more neutral:

Diane Von Furstenberg

Pop of Color:

Giles

Sixties: Filled in brows, nude lip:

Marc Jacobs

Matte Look: lips, and, face:

Alexander McQueen

Burberry Prorsum

All Things Pink:


Donna Karan

Browns:

Roberto Cavalli

BIG Lashes:

Gucci

Source:Vogue Beauty Trends
Pictures: GoRunway

Thanks!! I hope you try out some of these trends, I know I will!! I really like the matte look and bold eyes and lips!! Don't be afraid to try out new things and come out of your comfort zone, that's what beauty and fashion is for, to try new things and experiment!! Come back for more fun!! Tweet me a pic of you trying out any of these trends, I would love to see! Have a nice day!!

- AM
https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA

NYFW!!

Hey Lovelies!! I just wanted to inform you that New York Fashion Week is here!! Today was the first day! This week is hitting off the Spring and Summer collections, so that means short shorts and gorgeous bathing suits!!

- 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
https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA