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a horrible Blogger recently. I promise to be better, I have a lot to show you! xo

EDITORIAL: Ali Lohan on Perez Hilton

Photographer: Caitlin Bellah

Wardrobe Stylist: Yours truly!

Makeup: Leibi Carias

Hair Stylist: Sienree Du

Model: Ali Lohan

I styled the lovely Ali Lohan back in late March with photographer Caitlin Bellah. Yesterday I found out they were on Perez Hilton's website (you can view the link here). Let me know what you think!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Celebrating Another Year Together

(WEARING: Top and skirt from Kohl's, Flats by Steve Madden, Sunglasses vintage)

This weekend was a very special weekend! My fiance and I celebrated our six year anniversary together. I took him to the amazing Huntington Library Tea Room; which serves tiny finger sandwiches and hor d'oeuvres, for brunch to celebrate. After brunch we sat under an old willow tree staring at the beautiful rose gardens and listened to beautiful music on Pandora.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Red, White, & Blue!

(Wearing: Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's top, Vintage High Waisted shorts, Vintage red, white & blue scarf, Red studded shoes from www.myhotshoes.com, Vintage cat eye sunglasses, Michael Kors rings)

This is the outfit I wore yesterday for America's birthday, have to rep that Red, White, and Blue! I hope everyone had a great and safe 4th of July!

EDITORIAL: Magnolia Published in Papercut Magazine June 2012

Photographer: Mike Nguyen

Wardrobe Stylist: Yours Truely
Hair & Makeup: Barbara Yniguez 
Model: Rina @ Photogenics

Here is a recent editorial I styled  with photographer Mike Nguyen. We got the cover of Papercut Magazine June 2012 Issue. I hope you enjoy my newest work! Let me know what you think.

EDITORIAL: Pasadena Published in Satellite Magazine June 2012

Photographer: Mike Nguyen
Wardrobe Stylist: Yours Truely
Hair Stylist: Andrew @ Salon Sessions Pasadena
Makeup: Sparkle Tafao
Model: Anastassija M @ Elite Model Management Los Angeles

Here is a recent editorial I styled in the amazing Pasadena, Ca area with photographer Mike Nguyen. We got the cover of Satellite Magazine's June 2012 Issue. I hope you enjoy my newest work! Let me know what you think.

DIY ArmCandy, Summers Hottest Trend

One of summer's hottest trends, ArmCandy! What is ArmCandy you ask? ArmCandy is the way you stack your bracelets on your wrists, some stack a lot and some stack only a few. I decided to do some DIY ArmCandy, this DIY is super easy to do and won't burn a hole through your wallet.

Materials you'll need:
Colorful string (can be any kind of string: rope, string, etc.)
Jewelry clasps
Any kind of beads (you can even use brass screw nuts for a more edgy look, but make sure they are brass  or stainless steel since it is skin safe)
Super Glue (to glue off the ends of the string so they do not fray)

How to make this amazing DIY ArmCandy:
You will need to cut three 25 inch pieces of string, tie on one of the clasps. Once you have tied on the clasp cut off any extra string and put a dot of super glue so the knot does not come undone. After you have tied and glued, braid down the string about 1 inch to 1.5 inches. Than you add the beads (I used between  10 to 20 beads) each side and keep braiding down. You can put a lot of beads or a few, remember this is YOUR DIY project. After you are done using all the beads you want braid another 1 inch to 1.5 inches down, tie on the last part of the clasp put a little glue on the knot and trim the extra string and you are DONE!

Summer 2012 Trend: PASTEL

 Louis Vuttion SS12 runway, Dora Satchel from Nasty Gal, Yellow Lace Collared Blouse from H&M, Mint Cutout Pencil Skirt from H&M, Retro Daisy ring set from Forever 21, Teardrop Rhinestoned Bracelet from from Forever 21, Butterfly Bow tie from House of Papillon, Marlo Round Sunglasses from Free People, Chiffon Chain Necklace from Forever 21, Lace Up Platform Ankle Bootie from www.myhotshoes.com, Chanel Nail Polish

Hot Summer Shoes at a Great Price! + A Discount!

What girl doesn't love heels? Especially stylish and affordable ones! One of my go to sites for getting great shoes at an affordable price is www.myhotshoes.com. Here are some of summers hottest heel trends. Wedges and Espadrilles; for Spring/Summer 2012 season wedges are still very popular as well as espadrilles, the less colorful the better on these summer favorites and dynamic tribal prints add an exotic hue. Super Mega Platforms; the higher the platform the better! Pastel Colors; will be as popular for clothing as for they are for shoes. And last but not least Bright Colors; the brighter the better, color blocking is a must with this trend. And for all my lovely readers out there I have a special discount code for www.myhotshoes.com! Just enter KRISTEN2 at check out and you will receive 20% off your order!

2012's Spring and Summer Must Have Nail Polish Colors

What girl doesn't love painting their nails?! I get so excited when it's that time of the week to switch my nails up from last weeks color to this weeks color! These are the top nail polish shades you should be rocking on your hands all summer long, here is how you should be wearing these colors great colors for Spring and Summer. Nude; mannequin nails make their return this spring, but this time around, the focus is on matching your skin tone, not making your nails look like a Barbie doll's. Pistachio; spring's iteration is pretty pistachio, look for polishes that have creamy undertones and lots of opacity — you want the color to really stand out on your nails. Pastels; think more along the lines of pistachio green and butter yellow - taking a fun, light-hearted, youthful trend and translating it into a more high-fashion look. Blue; different hues of blue — baby blue, turquoise, and navy — will be big this spring. It will definitely be a lasting trend seen into fall as well. Glitter; The glitter craze is continuing, but will be transforming into new variations — the latest versions are 3D holographics, but shiny shimmers still continue to rule. Tangerine; offbeat orange and retro mod brights straight out of the swinging '60s. Fuchsia; hot pink and fuchsia replace light pink as the go-to girly shade of the season. And last but not least Neon; this isn’t old-school 1980's neon, it's a grown-up, modern interpretation; the result of a neon mixed with pure white pigment to create a beautiful, pulled-back look. This is an evolution of neon — still bright and in the same color family, but more sophisticated and subdued. I will definitely be sporting some of these colors on my digits this summer, what is your favorite shade?

Top Ten SS 2012 Trends

The top ten trends for SS 2012. With trends that remind me of how a woman in the 20's, 50's, 60's, 80's and 90's would dress. The big fashion ideas you need to know, from the latest print to the new silhouette. The hottest trends and prints for Spring and Summer are The Birds; designers are using these lovely creatures from abstract, graceful lines to three-dimensional birds perched on the chest and shoulders. Pastels; designers gave this season's trends a sense of airiness with the range of pastel tones. The Peplum; it adds a feminine look to your wardrobe. Baroque Flourishes; find it either in the fabric or fine embroidery, they added a touch of the regal. The Drop Waist; designers are modernizing the 1920s style by drawing the line just around the hips. The Deep Sea, designers dived head first into this trend this season with pearlized shell clutches, coral embellishments, and shark-tooth necklaces. Digital Imaging, designers brought our tech-filled lives to the runway this season by using digital photographs. Midsection, whether fully visible or through a window of fabric, flashes of skin revealed tight abs this season. Matte Satin, elegant edgy, sleek, and modern designs are a must with this trend. And last but not least Abstract Art, swaths of solid color and geometric shapes this season, the art world’s twentieth-century geometric abstraction movement made its way to the runways. I love what I've been seeing from designers, how they have made these trends into clothing and accessories. My favorite are The Birds, Pastels, The Peplum, and The Drop Waist. Which trends will you be sporting this summer?

EDITORIAL: Lady Monarch Published in Tantalum Magazine

Here is some of my most recent styling work in Tantalum's May issue, not only did the team and myself get a cover. We got THREE! I love everything about this editorial! It was completely last minute to the point I was picking the dress off the runway and having them shot two days later, aha! My wonderful fiance Mike Nguyen was the photographer and came up with this awesome concept for these dresses. As you can see the dresses are dazzling and so detailed. I was fortunate to have Tantalum Magazine interview (click interview to read more) me on how this story came to be. Check out Tantalum Magazine!