Hiatus

I have really been MIA for a while, and I'm so sorry. Lots of things have been going on in my personal life, I wont bore you to tears with it. But I am in the process of becoming a published writer, so please cross your fingers for me! I will return to all of my beloved readers, and hopefully with good news.
I know, I took a ridiculously long time to tell you I'm gonna be on a hiatus, especially since you can clearly see that lol, but you have to forgive me.
I shall return...

Dress To Impress

Today is Valentine's Day, so why not get all dolled up and wear your favorite red or pink dress? Whether print or solid, satin or knit, you can't go wrong in a fun sexy dress this special day.


1. Babydoll Bubble Dress; ardenb.com, $148.00
2. Mesh Circle Sequin Dress; wetseal.com, $25.50
3. Black Halo Silk Tank Dress; intermixonline.com, $310.00
4. Print Fit and Flare Mini Dress; asos.com, $127.91
5. Ruched Mesh Dress; victoriassecret.com, $65.00



1. Marilyn Convertible Dress; monifc.com, $195.00
2. Embellished Waist Dress; lanebryant.com, $48.65
3. Silk V-Neck Halter Gown; bluefly.com, $207.00
4. Knit Wrap Dress; kiyonna.com, $116.00
5. Mini-Dot Print Dress; macys.com, $31.99



1. Color Block Babydoll Dress; ardenb.com, $118.00
2. Satin Pleated Bubble Dress; wetseal.com, $26.50
3. Silk Babydoll Dress; net-a-porter.com, $340.00
4. Fersen Smocked Jersey Dress; intermixonline.com, $365.00
5. Satin "Lady Slipper" Dress; bluefly.com, $149.00


Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo

Style File: Grammy's Edition

So, this post was originally going to be a best dressed post...but I honestly wasn't in love with anyone's choice of dress last night, so I'll just show you what all the lovely bombshells were wearing instead. I didn't really hate anyone's dress either, none of them struck me though. Such a disappointment.


Alicia rocked a deep blue Armani gown, and for some reason she chose that berry colored clutch. I can't say I hate her dress, but it's not my favorite.


Beyonce Knowles showed up rocking a fresh new hair-do, a shorter length and more of her trademark blonde. She wore a shimmery, Elie Saab dress. She looks great as far as hair and makeup go, but this dress didn't do it for me either. I can't decide if I like it or not. I thought it was her usual look, shimmery.


Rihanna disappointed me this time around. She's usually always put together so well, but this time someone dropped the ball when they put her in this blue Zac Posen dress. It does nothing for that amazing figure she has. I do like the shoes though, and her hair and makeup are both on point. Love the new hair cut.


Keyshia Cole rocked a new 'do on the carpet as well, shedding her signature platinum tresses for a much darker hue. Its either too light or too dark with her. This time she went a tad too dark for her skin tone, but I like the change. I'm not sure how I feel about her Mark Bauer dress though. Her makeup is on point, and the shoes are alright.


I love Corinne Bailey Rae, I think she's adorable and an amazing talent. I wasn't in love with her dress though. Big surprise right? I do like it more than I liked any of the other dresses I saw last night, but I hate her choice of shoes! I would have loved to see her in a pair of metallic silver heels to pick up the shimmer of the over-sized sequin flowers. Anyway, her hair and makeup both get thumbs up from me.


Fantaisia rocked a nice gown on the carpet, it flattered her shape nicely. She's one of the many who decided to go with a new 'do on the red carpet as well. I don't know what exactly inspired the new punk hair do, but after I've seen it a few times its started to grow on me. Go figure! I know I'm probably completely alone in that too, but its fine. I'm always for people marching to the beat of their own drum.


Lastly we have Toccara, a former America's Next Top Model contestant. She went with a slinky black dress that didn't do much for her new, thinner figure. It didn't look Grammy worthy at all either, but at least she wore it with a smile. The shoes are alright, as are her hair and makeup.

I think we saw somewhat of a trend on the red carpet last night at the Grammy's. The banded, sort of embellished waist seems to be a hit among stylists and artists alike. Be on the look out for an emerging trend ladies.

Products I Live By: Part 2

So I promised to do a Products I Live By post containing my favorite makeups, and it's here! Once again, all drugstore products. I'm not a makeup enthusiast, nor do I have the pockets to provide myself with MAC and Chanel beauty products. So you can, once again, find all of these things in your local drugstore, or my personal addiction, Target.

E.L.F. Moisture Care lipgloss is super shiny and not sticky, which I love. I'm not sure how well it stays put throughout the day because I layer it along with some of my other favoirte glosses. Some of which I couldn't find the proper pictures for. I'll just tell you what they are though:
ELF Hypershine lip gloss in Blossom
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in Rhthym
Rimmel Sweet Jelly lip gloss in Candy Floss
All together (I know it sounds like a lot, but its not) these lip glosses stay put for most of the day. And since I like to touch up my lip gloss, I find it hard not to reach in my bag and retouch during the day.



My skin loves this product! It's Biore Shine Control Moisturizer. It's oil free which is perfect for my extra, ridiculously oily skin especially in the winter months. Even with overly oily skin, you still should moisturize it, and avoid alcohol based toners and products at all costs! They'll strip your skin and make it go into oil producing overdrive. That's why I keep my skin happy with this moisturizer. It's super light, it smells great, and it takes no time to dry. I use it uner my makeup all the time and it helps a lot.


CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers are great! Very sheer color, great smelling, and a pretty good lasting wear. It feeds my lip gloss addiction too. It's kind of hard for me to find around my area though, so I treasure my little tube. This gloss is great layered or by itself...and it tastes good. Yum lol.


CoverGirl Lash Blast is the newest mascara on the market. The drugstore market that is. Anyway, the brush is something new that I haven't seen before, chubby with little plastic bristles. It claims to give you a blast of dramatic lashes, and for me it does. I went seeking for it after I read a review on Makeup Bag a few weeks ago, and already I love it to death. You have to know how to finesse this mascara though, it had a tendency to clump on me, so I just wiped away the excess before I coated my lashes.


I seriously hope they never discontinue this moisturizer or I will die! Dramatic enough for you? Boots Botanics Fresh Faced Tinted Moisturizer is so perfect for me. Especially since I have no real technique to applying foundation. Like I said, I'm not too huge on makeup, but I do like it a lot. This moisturizer is very, very light and it gives me sheer coverage that just gently evens out my skin tone when my face is acting crazy (which is often). It's not greasy, or oily, and it stays put. Blends perfectly too. I use it almost everyday because besides evening me out, it's good for your skin. I use this in addition to Boot's Lighter Than Air loose translucent powder to control my shine factor. I couldn't find the loose powder anywhere for some reason though. I hope they dont plan on snatching it off the shelves. I love it too much! Just a light dusting takes away all the shine and aides in evening my skin tone out.


NYX Pearl Shadow. This stuff is the best. It goes on so silky smooth and it stays put all day, never creases on me. Now I don't go for this blue hue, I use Gold Pearl, or Charcoal on the regular. It shimmers and gives you a subtle color that highlights your eyes. People always compliment me when I wear this shadow. I think its perfect for beginners, because its what I first started out on, and I'm still using it religiously. I normally get it at my local beauty supply store. No, not Sally's, but a beauty supply store that's very local lol. NYX has great products for low prices, and they're quality too. This is the only shadow I've used that doesn't fade or crease during the day.

Once again, feel free to share your fave makeup products...so I can go try them out!
Stay beautiful ladies,
xoxo

I've Missed You Guys!

My phone line and DSL has been down for the past week, and I've been in hell! But it just got fixed today, so I'll be back with a fresh new post tomorrow. So, so, sorry for the lack of updates.

Bombshell Reader Files: Purple Heart Party

One of my fabulous readers sent me this email:

Hey Miss Danielle,

I had to write you to let you know that I absolutely love your website/blogspot! You always stay up on posting the trendy fashions of today. I visit all the time to find out what's new out there in the fashion world. Keep up the good work! I also like how you find and post links on most of the fashions that are worn by the artists and actresses, so that everyday people can find the similar styles. I have a birthday party coming up and the theme is Purple Harts (my favorite color) so everyone at my party has to show up in an outfit that somehow correlates purple. My party is 3 weeks away and I myself have not found the perfect outfit to wear. I'm looking for a form fitting affordable sweater dress or any stylish yet not over the top cute purple outfit. Do you think you can help me out? I did find something that I liked while cruising the internet that Rihanna was wearing, http://www.ultimate-rihanna.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=36 (minus the cleavage hanging out) but I have no idea on how to find that outfit or anything similar. So if you could help me out and bless me with some of your fashion sense I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Girl.

Loyal Visitor,
Nina D.

Well Miss Nina, I will do my best to help you pull together a wonderful birthday ensemble!


I know you were looking for sweater dresses, but since the new spring season is right around the corner, many online shops aren't carrying too many of them. I did however find you some lovely purple party dresses.

1. Berry/Charcoal Striped Dress; fashionchateau.com, $150.00
2. Belted Cowl Neck Sweater Dress; victoriassecret.com, $75.00
3. Grape Split Back Mini Dress; fashionchateau.com, $133.00
4. Braided Strap Deep V Dress; urbanoutfitters.com, $58.00
5. Adriana Knit Dress; delias.com, $39.50
*=This dress is available in purple


If none of those dresses piqued your interest, then check out the other pieces that you can mix and match to achieve your desired look.

1. Brights Skinny Pants; urbanoutfitters.com, $49.00
2. Bodycon Jersey Dress; topshop.com, $69.49**
3. Angora-Wool Button Turtleneck Sweater; bluefly.com, $49.99
4. Solid Charmeuse Top; rampage.com, $36.00
5. Cosmos Dress; dogfunk.com, $47.95
**= This total has been converted from the British pound


Check out these gorgeous shoes, Nina! You don't have to bathe your entire outfit in purple, try a metallic splash for your shoes, or maybe a nice neutral like gray would work. Be creative.

1. Amelie Purple Pump; heels.com, $168.99
2. Tempura Platform Sandal; payless.com, $18.00
3. Jefferson Pump; payless.com, $15.00
4. Kyle Pump; endless.com, $62.89
5. Jessica Simpson Bonnie Pump; endless.com, $78.95

I hope I've sparked some ides for fabulous birthday outfits in your head Nina. Thank you so much for emailing me with your fashion inquiry, I'm always glad to help! I hope your birthday is wonderful, and please send in pictures of what you chose to wear, we want to see how beautiful you'll look on your day.

If any of my other bombshell readers out there need tips or ideas for an outfit then please feel free to send me an email.

Style File: Christina Milian, Rihanna, and Ashanti

I'm loving Ashanti's look in this picture. The singer was hosting an event recently at Pure night club rocking a fabulous striped dress with red accessories. This whole look works for Ashanti, hair, makeup, accessories and all. Hopefully some new music will come along with her fab appearance.


Rihanna walked the red carpet recently, showing off a cute new cropped hair cut and a gorgeous gray, off the shoulder dress. This makes her look absolutely stunning and graceful, and I love the edgier new hair cut, it gives her look a little spunk. And I see her sporting the hot look of the spring, gladiator sandals. They mesh perfectly with her Grecian inspired dress.


The always beautiful Christina Milian was out in Miami looking effortlessly chic rocking a tan linen tube dress with pockets. Normally I hate dresses with pockets, but Christina manages to pull this look off completely without the pockets making her look frumpy and bloated. I'm even a fan of her choice of jewelry. I love the chunky necklace! Work it out Miss Milian!

Stay beautiful ladies
xoxo

Products I Live By

I've decided to show my very favorite products some love on this post. These are all the things I use every single day, that I don't think I could function without. As you'll notice, they're all pretty much your run of the mill drugstore items. I keep it simple at all times with my beauty regimen. I'll go through the makeup I can't live without in another post.


Oil of Olay body wash is the best for your buck, in my opinion. It's super luxurious and so moisture rich that it leaves me feeling soft all day long. Plus it smells really good, it's not over powering or perfume-y like some other body gels or washes.


CoverGirl Wet Slicks lip gloss in peaches and gleam. I never step outside of the house without this stuff on. It stays put pretty well and the smell is amazing...very hard not to lick my lips when I'm wearing it lol. Plus it's great for sensitive lips like mine, I'm sure I'm the only person allergic to aloe vera, so I'm thankful that its not in this gloss. If it were, my lips would swell and it would not be pretty. Ugh.


Good old cocoa butter! It's been around since before I can remember, and it's tried and true. It keeps me smooth in the summer and protected in the winter. I always put it on before bed so I can wake up extra soft. It works wonders on the heels of my feet and my knees and elbows.



This stuff is a godsend! I love Cetaphil! Once I started cleaning my face with this stuff it cleared my problem areas right up...within days actually. It's very gentle, it has no fragrance, nothing to strip your skin of its natural emollients, and it's so easy to use. You can use it with or without water, twice a day and you're on your way to clearer skin, I promise.


When I'm just lounging around the house and my lips get dry, I don't reach for my CoverGirl...shoot, I have no one to impress in the house. So I use Carmex all throughout the day when I'm home. It's wonderful. Though the smell is a little much, and very much medicine-y, it makes my lips feel extra soft and kissable. I usually like to put this stuff on before bed as well, you wake up with lovely, soft lips.


Garnier Fructis leave in conditioner has saved my curls from a life of unruly frizz. I slap a handful (yes a handful, I have extremely thick hair) of this stuff on after spritzing my hair with a little water, and my curls look like I've just washed them. It moisturizes your hair like crazy and it pretty much keeps it looking tame all day. Now, I don't know how it works on straightened hair, but as I've said for my girls with curls, definitely try this product. You can't beat it for about 4 bucks from Target.


Pond's Clean Sweep makeup removing towelettes are so convenient! I love them to death, especially right after I work out and sweat (yuck). These things clean your face and leave you feeling like you've just washed with cleanser and water. They have a nice light scent and they don't irritate my skin in the least. I use them everyday, I actually need to buy some more...


Lisa's Hair Elixir by Carol's Daughter. I think this is the only think you wont find at a Wal-Mart, Target or drugstore. You have to order some though! It also works wonders on my curls, which tend to dry out and look like awful hell on some days. It's like giving my dry scalp/hair a drink of water. It's not heavy, it smells great and it seems to make my curls grow like crazy. Some of you may find the smell a bit strong, but I like it. There's no mineral oil in it either! Yay! I avoid mineral oil in my hair care products at all costs. It's extra heavy and can clog your pores. That's a big no-no.

Okay, so now you know some of the products I use on a day to day. See, nothing too complicated! I'd love to hear from anyone else who wants to share the products they can't live without. Mainly because I always love trying out new things lol.

Stay beautiful ladies!
xoxo

Oh No Honey: Shar Jackson

Okay, I don't have too much of an issue with the dress itself...but I do have an issue with it not fitting Shar the way it's supposed to. Would it really have been that hard to get it tailored? Come on now... And the shoes? Not at all. Someone please get this child a stylist ASAP. Everything is just...off with this look. I'm not loving anything about it. Try again Shar.

Bombshell Look: Christina Milian

The beautiful Christina Milian was at the Shore Club last month looking ridiculously fabulous in this Vix Napoli striped bikini. For all you lucky bombshells out there who can sport Miss Milian's look, then by all means, work it out!

Vix Napoli Striped Bikini; shopbop.com, $172.00

Try This: Mixing Prints

This spring is certainly no time for timid, shy ensembles. Dries Van Noten and D&G have made that very clear by throwing caution to the wind and mixing bold prints together. I'm always for being bold and fearless, and if you are too then you can't afford not to at least try print mixing once.
Try bold colors and floral prints for starters. Or you could go with a mixed print dress and a bold colored belt or blazer! I love how versatile this trend is, and how just about anything goes. I chose not to show you my picks because you'd have much more fun picking your own patterns and prints to mix and match. But please do check out these runway shots from Dries Van Noten and D&G for their spring 2008 collections.






Stay beautiful ladies!
xoxo

Bag Flash

Marc Jacobs "Rihanna" Bag; eluxury.com, $2,075.00

DIY Style: Video

Check out this video from Ford Models, teaching us how to make our own, cute, funky little pieces of jewelry.

Get Ready For Spring!

Spring will be here in no time ladies, we're already in the middle of January! Make sure you get a leg up on the trends for this season...


You've been covering those legs up all winter long! Time to break out your "lady razor", Skintimate gel, and cuffed shorts. They're one of the hot trends for spring 08. If you don't want the extremely short shorts, then you can always go longer, but lets step out of our box a little this year. Just a little...

1. Women's Striped-Cuff Shorts; Old Navy, $22.50
2. Houndstooth Pattern Shorts; forever21.com, $17.80
3. Stretch Cotton Cuff Shorts; bluefly.com, $60.00
4. Linen Seamed Pocket Cuff Shorts; bebe.com, $69.00
5. Joe's Jeans Striped Shorts; pinkmascara.com, $60.80



After a season of gray, rock star black, deep blues and such, it's time for a splash of color. This spring will certainly give us that needed splash with color block tops and dresses, bold prints, wrapped up with flashy hues to give our eyes a much needed treat.

1. Chiffon Striped Halter; intermixonline.com, $495.00
2. Pixel Scarf Tie Halter; bebe.com, $79.00
3. Colorblock Top; forever21.com, $15.80
4. Print Pleated Top; pinkmascara.com, $297.00
5. Color Block Halter Dress; stevemadden.com, $68.00



Stripes are getting a makeover this spring with so many different, fun styles and colors. Stars and fashionistas alike are popping up wearing stripes. They're not jail bird attire anymore. They can be dressed up with a blouse, or down with a casual tee. Did I mention they're great for camouflaging those "problem" areas?

1. Sequin Striped Top; pinkmascara.com, $114.00
2. Charcoal Striped Drop Dress; fashionchateau.com, $147.00
3. Black and Cream Halter Dress; couturecandy.com, $293.00
4. Striped Belted Top; torrid.com, $16.49
5. Herve Leger Striped Cami Tank; intermixonline.com, $625.00

Stay beautiful ladies!
xoxo

New Schedule

This past week I've had to juggle a few different things, and incorporate them into my schedule and everything has been all wacky because of it. So I do apologize for the lack of posts, but I'm trying to smooth this new schedule out right now. It still has some kinks in it. You know I always come back to you guys though :)

Stay Beautiful Ladies
xoxo

I've Been Tagged!

Yay! I'm so late, and such a lame that I had no idea what being tagged meant, until recently. Yes, yes make fun of me later lol. Thanks to LoLo's Cube for the tag! So here are the rules to what I like to call the tag game:

1. Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
4. Let each person know that they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Well, let the games begin!


There's a shot of me from yesterday :) Look at how my hair has grown since my profile pic was taken!

1. I'm in love with Barack Obama, not just because I think he's fine...but because I think he can change the world.
2. I have OCD, seriously.
3. I have 3 tattoos, I'm about to make it 4 though.
4. I am proudly an only child, I have the issues to prove it.
5. I'm afraid of driving. Other drivers scare the crap out of me.
6. Surprisingly enough, I love going against the trends.
7. I'm one of the shyest people you'll probably ever meet.

On to the tagging!
SOULFRESH, Strictly Fabulous Style, My Chic Things, I like Her Style, Afrobella, The Cheap Chica, I'm No Heroine

Check This Out: Retro Shades

For those of you who are on that 1980's kick right now, check these retro shades out. They're super bright, and super 80's. Would I be brave enough to rock them? Eh...I don't know, but I'd love to see whoever is brave enough! Check them out HERE.

Style File: New Years Eve Edition

Let's take a look at what celebs chose to wear to ring in the new year. You know your opinion is always wanted and appreciated.


Jennifer Hudson at Setai in Miami wearing a hot, white pencil dress and a matching jacket. I'm not mad at Miss Hudson. I love this on her, it makes her glow. Not too sure about her shoe situation though. Everything else is on point, hair is cute and trendy, makeup is flawless, and her accessories are perfect.


Kelis rang in 2008 with hubby Nas (not pictured) at Tao with the diva herself Mariah Carey. As far as my best dressed goes, I'm going to have to give it to Kelis. Her dress is fly! The yellow looks beautiful on her brown skin and it fits her perfectly. I also love the feather detail, and her hair and makeup are both on point.


Mary J. Blige was over at MTV for the new year. I'm not so sure I'm feeling this get up. I'm confused by it...absolutely. But she always gets points for flawless makeup. I wont get on the tired blond wig right now. I still love me some Mary though! She tried.


Chrsitina Milian is absolutely killing everyone in the room with this Herve Leger! That's all that really needs to be said lol. She looks beautiful, nice choice of dress Leger's have been very popular this year and yet I believe she's the only one I spotted rocking it on New Years.
I'm not feeling Eve's dress too much. It's just blah for me. Oh, and I'm completely ignoring Ashley Simpson over there on the side. At first glance I didn't even recognize her.

Fashion With A Cause

H&M joins the fight against AIDS:

"H&M and Designers Against AIDS (DAA) are joining forces in the battle against AIDS and are launching a collection for guys and girls together with Rihanna, Timbaland and other well-known designers, musicians and artists. The aim is to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, which affects many young people all over the world. The collection “Fashion Against AIDS” will be available in H&M’s Divided departments from February 2008. "
Read the official press release here.

Watch the Fashion Against AIDS Video...

Stay beautiful and healthy ladies...
xoxo

Guess Who

Our first guess who of the year! Guess what budding bombshell was spotted at a new year's eve bash.

Check Her Out: Kesh

The new year calls for new things, so randomly I'll be adding new little features that interest me and that I hope will interest you as well. Check This Out will be a feature strictly about the things that have caught my eye recently. I come across a lot of fly things during my internet surfing and searching, and I would be selfish not to share them! So I decided to start off with one of my fashion idols...


If you're one of the millions of people who have Myspace, then you should already know about this brown bombshell out of London named, Kesh. You should be even more familiar with her if you're a fashionista on Myspace. This 21 year old designer puts her own colorful and imaginative spin on track suits, hoodies and even dresses...but more importantly and probably more common are her fun t-shirts which are called "Keshirts". Cute right? These shirts include very unique designs that are sure to get you noticed. I'm all for clothing that's one of a kind, especially with everyone following the same trends without a shred of originality. Kesh is bubbling over with originality though, she makes her own clothes, and makes her own style, which is what being a bombshell is all about. She's certain to be the next big thing, you should definitely check her out.

Kesh's Myspace
Kesh's Blog



Check out Kanye West rocking a Keshirt...


Rapper Lupe Fiasco wears Keshirts as well.