DIY Heart Back Cut Out Shirt!!

 

Hey Lovelies! So sorry I have been so M.I.A. lately, but Iswear I will have a post each week, starting now! So back to the real reasonwhy I’m making this post, have you ever seen those shirts with the open heartshaped back… well today you are going to finally know how to make one on a budget!I got my pink short-sleeve shirt from AC Moore, it was only $3.99!! The onlyother things you will need are scissors/ rotary cutter, a heart stencil thatyou can get from the internet, and a sharpie/ pen! So let’s begin…

Find a heart and make it the size of the computer paper.

 

Put something in between the front and back of shirt, likecardboard, so that you don’t cut the front of the shirt. Cut the heart out and place on back of shirt.

 

Outline the heart shape with a sharpie or pen so that theback has the design.

 

Hold the shirt in place and cut out the heart design.

 

You are done!! Now, to make it different you can cut off thesleeves, crop it, or do what ever you want, make it different and fit yourstyle!!

 

Can you believe it is so easy!! Just a few steps lead you tothe perfect spring shirt!! I would wear this shirt to the beach as a cover up,with some jean shorts and a bustier/ bandeau top, or with a maxi skirt!! I hopeyou loved this post, and come back for more fun!! Have a great day!!

-         AM

Proper Heat Appliance Maintenance!!

Hey Lovelies!! I love to curl my hair and I always thought I was taking proper care of my curling iron, but until I read a post about Curling Iron Maintenance by TheBeautyDepartment.com I learned some new facts I think you should all know. So let’s begin…

·        Clean your curling iron with rubbing alcohol once a month. You do not want excess build up on your curling iron, this can cause dryness and even yellowing (for blondes) on your luscious tresses.

·        Never shampoo your curling iron, it will not help.

·        Never submerge your curling iron in water when hot, or when cool. This can cause rusting and break your curling iron.

·        If you’re in a hurry and you need to pack a hot curling iron (or any hair appliance) put it into a heat proof bag.

·        When done with your curling iron, DO NOT wrap it around the handle, doing so to many times can cause your curling iron to short out. Wrap the cord up and tie it up with a rubber band or hair tie.

Thanks! Come back for more fun! If you want your curling irons to last longer than just follow these quick tips!! Have a great Day!

-         AM

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

https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA

DIY Matte Nail Polish!!

Hey Lovelies!! I love nail polish, I always get so happy when I get to paint my nails a different color, and it is always so refreshing!! Sometimes I like really glossy and shiny nails where I can see my reflection, but other times I really want matte nails. I have seen so many pictures of matte black nails but I never knew where to get the polish. So I did some research and found out a way to make your own, at home matte nail polish!! So let’s begin…

What you will need:

-          Nail Polish of choose, I am using a black nail polish.

-          Cornstarch or you can use Backing Soda.

-          Lid or mixing palette, you can use the top of a jar also.

-          Base coat (optional)

-          Tooth pick to mix ingredients

Steps:

1.      Take the mixing palette and pour a few drops of nail polish onto the palette.

2.      Put the same amount of cornstarch or baking soda onto the palette. (the more cornstarch or baking powder, the more matte the nail polish will be).

3.      Mix with the toothpick evenly, you do not want clumps.

4.      Apply to nail with the nail polish brush head. WARNING: you need to apply quickly because it will clump a lot and be harder to apply, it will even out when drying though. Also, it will be glossy at first but when they dry they will dry matte.

You should not put a top coat on your nails because that will ruin the purpose of mattifying your nails, but to add a little pizzazz you can add a clear top coat to the tips of your nails to make it seem like a french manicure with a twist.  

I hope you liked this post, sorry for not posting for a while, so much going on! If you try this out, send me a pic on twitter (Click Here)!! Have a great day!!

- 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 Trends!!

So New York Fashion Week is coming to an end (sadly) so I decided to do a a post about the fashion trends I have been seeing through out the shows. So let's begin!!

'90's  Reference: plaid, beanies, grunge, layers and dresses over pants were big this week for designers.


Left: BCBG Max Azria. Center: Milly. Right: Elizabeth and James

 Camel: sophisticated chic portrayed through these classic camel coats.


Left: Marc Jacobs. Center: Donna Karan. Right: Derek Lam.

Slim and Structured Bag: Less is more.


Left: Proenza Schouler. Center: 3.1 Phillip Lim Right: Rag and Bone.

Winter White Head to Toe:

Left: Tibi Center: J. Crew. Right: Helmut Lang.

  Metallic Shine:

Left: Christian Siriano, Center: Marc Jacobs, Right: Milly

Military:

Left:  Michael Kors, Center: Prabal Gurung, Right: Calvin Klein

 Detail from day to night:

Left: J. Mendel, Center: Jenny Packham, Right: Carolina Herrera

Skirt Suit:

Left: Thakoon. Center: Oscar de la Renta. Right: Jason Wu

 Texture:


Left: Elizabeth and James. Center: Donna Karan. Right: 3.1 Phillip Lim

So I hope you liked some of these trends!! Make sure to come back for more fun!! Tweet me a pic of any of your recreations of any of these trends!!

- AM
https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA

Source: Fab Sugar

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

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
https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA

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

How I Curl My Hair: Everyday Curly Hair!!

Hey Lovelies!! So I haven't posted a new blog post in such a long time and I am so sorry for that; I have been in love with curling my hair for an everyday look so I decided why don't I show you how to do it also!! I like to use a regular curling iron to get looser and more "natural" curls, when using a wand I seem to get more tighter curls which I don't prefer for an everyday look!! I love the Conair Instant Heat 1 inch Curling Iron. I got it from Target last year and it is still going strong. I personally think Conair curling irons are great, I have another one that is 1/2 in and that also works great!! I think the 1 in just makes amazing curls!!

Before I curl my hair I always use heat protectant, I use the Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray, it works with all heat products but I primarily use it for just curling my hair. If I do straighten it I will use the John Frieda Straight Heat Protectant. It is really important to use a heat protectant, it is essential to shield it from over heating and damaging or breaking the hair. I like to flip my head over and spray this on the front and back of my hair then brush it through with a wide toothed comb to distribute it all over my hair evenly.

When I curl my hair I split my hair into 2 parts, from the top of the ear and up; I first work with the bottom section. I like to wrap the hair around the curling iron away from my face. I keep the hair smooth on the surface of the iron, if you keep it like bunched up it will come out with a different curl. I like to keep my ends out of the curl so I don't damage them and get split ends.

I hold it for 10 - 20 seconds, on 9 which is probably 200 - 250 degrees.

After I am done I like to drop the curl into my palm and hold it there for 5 seconds while it curls off.



Usually I don't like to put any product on my hair after I curl it but if I did I would put a pea size amount of the John Frieda Secret Weapon Finishing Creme. I scrunch it into my hair and it just tames frizz and adds some more curl and shine. I would also spray some Big Sexy Hair Spray and Play Volumizing Hair Spray to add volume and keep the curl all throughout the day. I also like to scrunch this after spraying to add more of a curl.



First picture is when it is completely done (without hairspray and finishing creme). I flip my hair over and shake it a little and this is the complete finished look in the second picture. Now I am completely done!! You can add a braid, twist, clip or any hair accessory to add more glam!!

Thanks!! Hope you try this out!! If you do, send me a picture on twitter!! https://twitter.com/FashionForwardA

- AM

Have a great day!! Do you have any techniques or products you love to use for curling your hair, let me know in the comments!!