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!

Tropic Thunder

One of Spring and Summers hottest trends, TROPIC! When I first saw this trend on the runway I was a little bit unsure. But the more I see the combining of dark and bright colors in these rain forest prints is making me love it! These looks steers clear of touristy, cheesy Hawaiian-print pieces, and instead spotlights up to date and current picks that pack a powerful tropical punch! What do you think or this trend and will you be sporting it this Summer?

Best Spring Shades for 2012

Man, do I love my shades! I won't go anywhere without a pair of sunglasses either in my hand/purse or on my face. In addition to shielding your eyes from UV rays and best of all helping prevent wrinkles, a good pair of shades serves as a chic finishing touch to any ensemble. These are the best of the best shapes for Spring 2012 picked by Who What Wear. I'm definitely loving the Round, Cat Eye, and Demi! What are your favorites?