fall 2012

Laura Mercier Organza nail polish from Cinema Noir for fall 2012 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged classic style / fall 2012 / laura mercier / pink / reviews by

Laura Mercier has released their hot new fall 2012 make-up collection “Cinema Noir” and I had to give the new, sparkling nude shade “Organza” a whirl. “Organza” is a sheer nude polish with gold sparkles which is perfect for the upcoming fall 2012 season.

Fall 2012 is all about nude nails and brown nails. In addition to nail polish colors, fall 2012 has many important trends; one of which is yellow gold. Yellow gold is huge for the fall 2012 season and Laura Mercier’s “Organza” is the perfect blend between the yellow gold trend and the nude nail polish trend.

The gold specks are eye catching and sparkle in both artificial and natural light. The sheer nude nature of the color allows the beauty of the natural nail to show through. I love the natural effect of Laura Mercier’s “Organza” combined with the dazzle of the gold sparkles!

“Organza” by Laura Mercier is perfect to wear now as well as during the fall 2012 season since the nail polish color is neutral and blends well with all colors and ensembles. It makes getting dressed in the morning a snap! Love that!

Laura Mercier’s “Organza” nail polish applies evenly and does not streak at all. In the below photo I used a base coat and two coats of “Organza” nail polish. I did not apply a top coat. The polish is long lasting, as one can expect from Laura Mercier’s fabulous line of nail lacquer.
The verdict is in! Laura Mercier’s “Organza” nail polish from the “Cinema Noir” make-up collection for the fall 2012 season received five out of five stars.

Priced at $18 each, Laura Mercier nail polish, including “Organza,” can be found at LauraMercier.com

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Organza nail polish c/o Laura Mercier

Black leather leggings for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / winter 2013 by

With the rock n’ roll trend still prominent for the fall 2012 season, and studded shoes taking shoe department shelves by storm, it is no wonder that another hard rockin’ look is hot for the fall 2012 season; the black leather legging.

Black leather leggings are a staple for the fall 2012 wardrobe. The classic yet eye-catching pant is neutral and can easily be worn understated with a white shirt or spiced up with a bright colored top. Black leather leggings can be worn in full rock n’ roll style with studded motorcycle boots and a faded tee or dressed up into a classic, sophisticated look with high heels, a silk top and a clutch.

Black leather leggings also have their practical benefits when it comes to style. In addition to being hot and on-trend for the fall season, black leather leggings are easy to pack in a suitcase for travel and can be worn during the day or dressed up at night. Black leather leggings are also comfortable and warm, eliminating the need for a base layer in cold climates.

For fall 2012, black leather leggings are being shown in full, 100% leather, patched together with other black fabrics or shown in animal-friendly faux leather. Whichever fabrication you choose, make sure you try on several styles. Black leather leggings should be body conscious; they should not be difficult to sit in or look like they hurt-if you catch my drift 

We found a few fabulous black leather leggings for fall 2012 and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Top five fall trends to wear now

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / summer 2012 by

Fall fashions are starting to roll onto store shelves, and all the brightly colored clothing and accessories from the spring 2012 season are being moved to the sale racks. As we don our hot new summer ensembles, we start to feel a pull towards the fall trends which gives us an urge to try and mix in a few trends from the upcoming cool weather season. Why not be ahead of the style curve?!

There is an easy way to integrate fall 2012’s upcoming trends into your summer wardrobe without sweating it out in a tailored menswear jacket. Here are five trends you can wear now while still remaining on-trend for the summer 2012 season:

1) Black and yellow gold: Mixing black and yellow gold together is an easy way to wear this fall trend with lightweight, summer attire. Try gold metallic finishes with black jewelry or a bright color paired with black and yellow gold jewelry. Hot for summer and fall! Love that!
2) The smoking slipper: The smoking slipper is the hot new flat style for the fall season and stores have already stocked their shelves with the comfortable shoe style. Why not pair smoking slippers with cropped jeans on a warm summer day?
3) Chocolate Brown or Nude nails: Nail polish for fall 2012 is either a rich, chocolate brown or a shade of nude. Laura Mercier is launching a fabulous nude polish and dark brown polish in July. Chanel Island, from the summer 2012 collection also fits perfectly into the nude nail polish trend. This is the perfect way to rock fall’s hottest nail trend during the hot summer months while wearing cool and breezy fabrics. Fabulous!
4) Shades of bright green, cobalt blue, lavender, bright pink, Tangerine and soft rose: These pretty hues were hot for the spring/summer season and they are also hot for the fall/winter season. Gravitate towards these shades during the summer and you will gracefully flow into the fall season.
5) A neutral, navy or black satchel: The satchel is one of the most important handbag styles from the spring/summer season, and it is still just as important for the fall/winter season. Handbags for fall are going towards eye-catching texture and patterns or classic, smooth neutrals. Look for satchels in solid black, neutrals, browns or navy to carry you well into the holiday season. You will love the classic look and how easy the handbag style is pair with your day-to-day attire. Love that!

This summer the key to shopping is to find items you love for the summer months on the sale rack, and also to buy a few necessities for the hot summer months. It is time to start thinking about fall by shopping your closet, making a list and then hitting the stores to fill in your wardrobe. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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