Painting the Town

I'M BACKKKKK! FALL TRENDS ARE HERE AND SO AM I! We have those autumn leaves rolling in soon and this is hands down my favorite time of the year! Warm rich earth tones, cozy blankets, and a great hot chocolate. It's not too hot or too cold outside. I personally think there is a fine line between strolling down the street in your 6" boots like Giselle B. and sliding on a glacier of ice onto your face. We have all been there, so don't act like you haven't! My focus is on products I am loving right now! All i can say is: oxblood is the new red! I know it sounds a little bone chilling, but I am Rachel Zoe dying for this gorgeous hue. Oxblood if not called by another name is close to burgundy, wine, Chianti, or (if you are absolutely color challenged) very, very, very deep red. Here are a few pieces I've been drooling over:

                                                          McQueen Tote

 

Here are a few affordable fashions that aren't runway rich, but still give that great color:

ASOS faux leather a-line dress (Eco friendly too!)

ALDO calf hair pump (love the color blocking)

Another big trend that I don't think I can let go of so quickly is the famed Isabel Marant wedge gym shoe (sigh). My two favorite things rolled into one, but in a totally non-tacky way! I know everyone remembers those stiletto converse people were rocking about a decade ago. I must admit, this was def a fashion faux pas pour moi! To make it even worse, I had them in L.A. Lakers colors (shivers). I have seen these sneakers worn so many different ways. The way I love to see them is with a long maxi + denim jacket, or with cutoff shorts and a leather jacket.

                                                              Isabel Marant

And it it just happens you can't spring the $300 for these bad boys, there are plenty knock offs that get the job done just fine! I have seen some pairs starting at $25!! FASHION FOR EVERYONE!

ON TO BEAUTY!!! I have been majorly obsessed with retinol and anything that stalls aging. My new fav product just might be L'Oreal Revitalift Complete. It has pro-retinol A + elastin complex that boasts firming and anti-wrinkling of the skin. I started using it today and will update you each week on how it is working. I don't have a lot of wrinkling since I have actually taken my mothers wise advice about not pulling on my delicate skin. I even quit putting eyeliner on the bottom lid so I won't have to scrub my eye to death just to remove it. The concoction cost me a grand total of about $20. I was going to try ROC instead, but it was just too expensive for such a small amount. I'm sure its good, if its in such small packaging. Butttt....in the true words of a "save-anista," I'm cheap at times!

 

Lipstick is calling my name. I have always been a MAC Lipglass gal with the occasional lipstick, but I'm getting my adult on and have dipped back into the world of lipstick. Last year I was rocking a bold red Sephora lip stain a lot. I loved the red and got a ton of compliments, so I guess onto new hues. I bought 3 new color lipsticks to fit my different moods. All of them had great moisture and applied smoothly. I will say the Maybelline wore off all day which meant constant re-apps. : ( I wish the red was more coral, and the vamp purple is outside the box for me. It was in the name of experimenting anyway. I am intrigued by all the burgundy swirling around, but I think the Va Va violet needed to have a more red tone to it. Let me know which ones you like and don't!

                          Maybelline: Fuchsia Fever

                           Revlon: Fire and Ice                     

                                   
                    Revlon: Va Va Violet               

These are my new fav loves and there are so many more to share with you. I want to see all of you slap on some oxblood and make it your new go-to color this season. Let me know what products you are dying to try and I'll see what I can work in. Until next time! ;)

XOXO,
Fashunguru4u

What in the jorts!?

Let's just go ahead and run through my new obsession for the day. (Or maybe the next few days) MICRO shorts! Whoot! Or "hot pants" if you will! Seriously, we all thought this trend was only reserved for Lady Gaga, Beyonce, The Minaj wonder, and other hippie-like figures. This style showed up this year on Jason Wu's Spring/ Summer show and also creeped up on Jill Stuart's catwalk. I styled a girl today that wanted an insane original look and we ended up picking these shorts! Yes they slightly resemble panties, but if rocked right...they work! We ended up with an awesome two-toned chiffon button up top, a huge statement necklace under the collar, the shorts (of course), and some kick butt rocker studded platforms! Honey, I took her look from two cent street walker, to edgy fashion goddess. She had the confidence, I just simply had the eye. Other ways to rock hot pants are with an over sized boyfriend blazer(if you are shy like me), with blackout tights and platforms for a cool look, or if you are daring throw on a 1/2 bustier and a sheer top! Send me your pics of how you rock your hot pants. As for jean shorts, they are everywhere and in every form possible right now. I have never really been a "shorts" girl, but since I've lost weight, I see the obsession with having a million different colors, lengths, cuts, and styles! I mean, at a certain point you start to say to yourself, "do I really need pair #78?" DIY jean short projects are easy and can make your pair really stand out. A few friends asked me how to jazz up old shorts the other day. I say, bleach 'em, paint splatter 'em, dye 'em, stud 'em, distress 'em, cut 'em, lace 'em up, and re-sew those bad boys! The ideas are endless! Take a day out with some friends and just have a craft day! I have a craft date planned with my bestie so I will post as soon as we start creating. In true Fashunmash tradition I have not disappointed my readers. I have a great Oh No "HE" Didn't today! I have witnessed male jorts too many times. Men, it is not okay to wear cutoffs!!!! I know the breeze of daisy dukes seems alluring, but please refrain! Until next time readers.

                                                 OH NO "HE" DIDN'T!!!

                                        The fact that these are cut offs and he has a hairy back

                                        makes this pic all the better!

                                          Hot pants done right the femme way........

                                                Akira lace tiered hot pants

    

                                               Hot pants done with more edge......

                                               Asos sequin high waisted hot pants

XOXO,
Fashunguru4u

Hot Mess!

So as you all know, I'm a bit of a hot mess! Yet, I try to remain a fashionable hot mess if I must be one. It's been a while and I really needed to figure out what I wanted to blog about. Whether it be cosmetics, food, travel, or fly fishing...I realized, I NEED my fashion!!! So I'm back with a whole lot of photos, way better trash talk, good convo, fashion (of course), and OH NO SHE DIDN'T moments that will make your jaw drop open! I had too many people begging for the blog to come back, so we are in action people. Right now, my fashion obsessions are: anything cut out, button up shirts with statement necklaces under the collar, acid wash anything, and classy neutrals. Yes, I could follow everything fashion society tells me to concerning the latest trends...but that is too easy. You can follow whatever trend you feel like at any given moment! Who says we need to conform like sheep? Tomorrow I might be feeling like rocking all pink head to toe! By the way, I do NOT recommend that to anyone. And that is why I wanted to re-introduce my blog in a nutshell. This is a place that doesn't always go with the grain. It's about putting items in your life that make you feel special and beautiful. Make sure you try and experience that as many days of the week as you can.

XOXO,
Fashunguru4u