Tragedy and Triumph At The AMAs...

Hello Lovies, this post is a little late as the American Music Awards took place last night, but you know what they say...'better late than never.' Below you'll see some fashion tragedies, triumphs and some what in the world were you thinking looks!

Take a peek!

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

Adam Lambert channeling a little Houdini...ummm...okay?!

Katy Perry, I head about your Vivienne Westwood ensembe on Twitter and honestly,
you don't look as bad as everyone was saying.

Okay Ms. Patridge...cute dress, wrong occasion...at least that's what I think...

Biebs, ever since that girl accused you of being her baby daddy you changed and I don't like it!
Please stick to one do and stop trying to be...well...who exactly are you trying to be?!

Chaka Khan...no comment...

Heidi, I'm having mixed feelings about this Giles Deacon sheath...
I mean, I like it, but it may be a little too busy for me...

Is that Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Kidman or a Stepford Wife...I can't tell, but I kinda like it

Not really a fan of the skinny JHud, but I like her in this Jenny Pack dress and
she looks shockingly healthy and not ashy like she has been lately.
Go on JHud! Refreshed and renewed...I can dig it!

Had to get a close up of JHud's kicks...LOVE EM!

Okay, Ms. Lopez...we know you got rid of that skeleton from the movie
The Nightmare Before Christmas a.k.a Marc Anthony, but did you really
have to add insult to injury by wearing this smokin hot Zuhair Murad gown?
LOVES IT!

Luda, Luda, Luda...I like, I Like, I LIKE everything but the sideburns!

Very nice Matthew Morrison

Oh MJB, I see you channeling your inner guidette...
are you auditioning to be the newest member of Housewives of New Jersey?

Nicki, Nicki...No and NO! #thatisall

Fresh faced Sarah Hyland looks great in this fun Nikki Rich frock

Old Hollywood on a YOUNG actress...
Selena Gomez attempted to channel Old Hollywood with
the down to there plunging neckline and the up to there slit...
I'm not loving it...stick to what you know, Selena...fun, funky and youthful!

The SNITCH-utation Situation is definitely a miss with the fit
and the hair cut, but the one thing I will say I like is the bold pink!

T. Swift, as classic as always...Totally loving the Reem Acra gown and the barely
there fishbone braid...very cute!

Vanessa Minnillo, Girl's Nite Out or the AMAs?
Cute dress, wrong venue...do better.

Ooooooookkkkayyyyy, Wayne Brady.
You-looka-like a-Messa...#thatisall

Oh Xtina, you look like a little sausage casing in the bandage dress...
You should shoot your stylist!

In The Spirit...

Hello Lovies,

In the spirit of the holidays I will be posting great deals, offers and gift ideas for you, your friends, and your family. For those of you that know me, you know I LOVE a great deal and I don't have a problem sharing the information with friends.

Below is a great deal from our friends at Charlotte Russe...check it out!

Enjoy lovies and I'll see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

Charlotte Russe

Who Wants To Save Some $$$ ?!?!

Hello Lovies!

In the spirit of the holidays here are some great deals from our friends at Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy...35% off TODAY only! You better hurry!

Enjoy lovies and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

The Muppets Take OPI...

When I saw the Muppets in the November issue of Cosmo magazine I was completely DONE! I mean come on, the Muppets in a magazine that boasts knowing guys' top sex secrets, things you don't know about your period but need to know, and ways to get him UP? Really?! Okay?! But as I looked at the ad more closely I totally forgot about the inappropriateness of the worlds children's puppets and sex talk colliding and began to get HYPE about the colors.

This collection has some appropriately named, fantastic, and vibrant colors. I mean, it doesn't get any better than wearing a color called Gettin Miss Piggy With It or the Fresh Frog of Bel Air. The collection is out and available in stores...snazz up your nails this holiday season with shades from the Muppet Collection!

Enjoy and see you at the top, lovies!

Ciao! xoxo

Hello Vino...Bye Bye Sunburn...

I know the summer months are long gone and the chances of getting sunburn are pretty slim unless you live on a tropical island or you plan on snowbirding for the winter months and visiting a tropical island soon. Regardless of the season, the tip I'm about to share is unbelievable, pleasurable if you enjoy a glass of fine wine, and down right crazy if you ask me; but they say it works!

In Barcelona, recent in vitro studies suggest special antioxidants in wine grapes protect the skin from UV induced burns. Indulging in a glass of vino from time to time is NOT a replacement for good ol sunscreen, but it may definitely be able to assist in the creation of better sunscreens. If using wine to create better sunscreens doesn't work, you could always just down a glass or two for the fun of it and you won't even feel your sunburn! *Just kidding, lovies...we do not endorse binge drinking at Pearlie's Fashion Passion!*

Drink up, enjoy and see ya at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

Fashion and Art Meet In The Lone Star State...

Step into the world of Jean Paul Gaultier, one of the world's most renowned fashion designers, in the greatest state this side of Heaven, TEXAS of couse! The Dallas Museum of Art will be debuting "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From The Sidewealk to the Catwalk." This exhibit will feature 140 pieces from the designer's personal collection. If you're in the Dallas area or LOVE fashion like and I do, plan a field trip and get to the museum to see this exhibit. I haven't seen it, but I'm guessing it's going to be HOTTER than Madonna in a pointy bra, y'all!

The exhibit starts November 13th, 2011 and goes well into the New Year, ending February 12, 2012.

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!

xoxo

Move Over G-Shock, There's A New Watch In Town...

I've been a watch lover eversince I got a job at the now defunct Watch Station. I like all watches; cheap, expensive, and anything in between. I just love watches. Often times, I will skip bangles just so I can showcase a FABULOUS watch. I've had all kinds of watches...Fossil, Timex, Casio, Chanel...you name it, I've probably had it. As of late, I've reverted back to one of my favorite brands, Technomarine. I LOVE Technomarine because it can be a casual watch, an athletic watch or you can even dress it up.

If you've never seen or heard of Technomarine, run to your local department store to find out if the brand is available and try one on. I promise, you'll probably love the brand just as much as I do!

Enjoy and see you at the top, Lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

Rihanna: New Face Of Armani Jeans

Rihanna, one of our favorite style chameleons is back at it again. She's not only the new face of Armani Jeans, she's also got a hand in the designing. This Good Girl Gone Bad is working right along Mr. Armani himself. Expect the collection to have a very edgy look; think rips, tears, chains, zippers and bandanas. The pieces can be found at your local Macy's or on www.macys.com.

Enjoy and see you at the TOP, lovies! xoxo

Fashion's New IT Kids...

Suri, Kingston, Nahla, and Honor are just a few of Hollywood's IT kids when it comes to fashion. They've graced the covers of some of our favorite magazines in the most amazing little duds for tots. Due to their individually unique styles, these little crumbsnatchers ( I am using that phrase in the most kind way as possible...LOL) have inspired some of fashion's hautest designers such as Lanvin, Fendi, Gucci, and Versace just to name a few to create high-end threads for tots. Pint-sized pieces from these AMAZING fashion houses are available to tots all across the world. Don't get it twisted though; the pieces may be small, but the price tag is still pretty hefty. If you've got the cash to dole out on these fabulous threads, go on and hook your tot or someone else's with these cute little items.

I don't have any kids, but I'm not sure if I'd spend the dough on designer threads for my little one; after all they're just going to get it dirty or grow out of it after one wear. However, I will admit I did purchase my niece Ava a Dolce and Gabbana hat to wear home from the hospital when she was born and on her second birthday she received a cute little Coach bag that I'm certain cannot be found ANYWHERE!

Enjoy and see you at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao
xoxo

Honor Warren; Daughter of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Kingston Rossdale; Son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

Nahla Aubry; Daughter of Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry

Suri Cruise; Daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise

HAUTE Reading Anyone?

The Gucci Museum (yes, Gucci is so FABULOUS there's a museum) recently opened in Florence, Italy. After the opening of a museum, the next best thing that could happen to any design house would be to publish a book that commemorates Gucci's impact on the world of fashion. "Gucci: The Making Of" celebrates the design house's 90 years of excellence in fashion. It's more than a picture book, so if you're a self proclaimed fashionista like myself, it may behoove you to scoop up this great book. Most likely, you'll be able to find it at your local Barnes and Noble or on Amazon.com. The price is a little hefty, think college text book price; however the $85.00 you spend to get the book is a heck of a lot cheaper than getting that new Gucci handbag!

Enjoy and see you at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

Put A Little Salt Up In It...

Okay, Lovies...you guys know I LOVE salt just as much as the next person, maybe a little too much. I can't help it, it's in my genes...my mama loves salt, her daddy loved salt, her siblings love salt, so it's ONLY natural that I love salt too. BUT this time I'm not talking about adding salt to your food, I'm talking about adding salt to your beauty regimen! I know y'all are looking at this post and thinking to yourself, 'What has this crazy girl come up with now?!' To answer your question, if it was a question, I will say I'm not crazy and all the ways you can use Epsom salt in your beauty regimen are absolutely fantastic. Epsom salt can be used for more than nursing old sports injuries (YES! I played sports in high school and college...don't let the girly girl look, the make-up, the four inch heels and the barely there skirts fool you...I will post you up under the basket in a heart beat...LOL!).

Take a look at some of the AWESOME ways Epsom Salt can be added to your beauty regimen.

See you at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

Use Numero Uno: Body Scrub

Just add a spoonful of crused salts to your favorite body wash and create your own body exfoliator.





Use Numero Dos: Beach Hair

I know it's winter, but sometimes the winter weather gets you down. When the winter weather gets you down use a little Epsom salt and create beach hair. To make this mixture take a spoonful of salts, a few drops of olive oil, and 1/4 cup of water. Pour it into a spray bottle and spritz away.

Megan Fox and AMAZING beach hair

Use Numero Tres: Bruise Fader

Had a rough drunken night out? Hurt yourself in the gym? Just have random bruises that come out of nowhere? Never fear, Epsom salt is here! Add two cups of salt into your bath and soak. The minerals in the salt make dark marks fade faster.

I'd LOVE to soak in this luxurious bathtub
Calgon, take me away!

We Didn't Break Up, We're Just Taking A Break

Hey Lovies!

If you recall a few months ago I wrote a letter to MAC. In that letter to MAC I revealed that I just needed a little space. A little space to explore my options. A little space to get to know Iman, Iman Cosmetics that is. Well loves, it's that time again. It's time for me send a little note to Iman Cosmetics, so here goes.

Dear Iman Cosmetics,

First of all, I want to let you know this is harder on me than it is on you. Our time together has been great. I've enjoyed the time that we spent together even though it wasn't that long. I loved the coverage you gave me through the summer months; as a matter of fact I enjoyed you so much I purchased other items from the product line. While all of your products served me well I think it's time for our relationship to end because there's a new product in town. Please don't sit around blaming yourself for this break up. I promise it's not you, IT'S ME! I'm a serial product changing junkie. I don't know if I'll ever change, it's just the way that I am and I apologize. I know you're wondering who the new IT product is and I'll let you know because you'll find out one way or another. The new IT product in my life is FIT ME Foundation by Maybelline. I love the way FIT ME glides onto my skin, making it look super flawless. I LOVE the sleek bottle with the square top, it's so modern, so chic. I'm not sure how long FIT ME and I will last, but I want you to know Iman Cosmetics, our relationship was great while it lasted and if we were truly meant to be, we'll make it back to each other one day. I hope you understand.

XOXO

Okay, so I know y'all think I'm totally crazy for writing all these letters and breaking up with my cosmetics, but sometimes you have to do it. For the longest I've been wanting to give this Maybelline FIT ME foundation a try and last night when I was in Target with my friend Kayla I decided to take the plunge and give it a whirl (plus, it was on sale and I was out of my Iman foundation and I didn't feel like driving ALLLLLL the way to Wal-Mart. It's cold outside and y'all know I don't play with the cold). So $5.49 + tax later, I am a happy camper. I love the product...it looks like my regular face...you can't even tell that I have on make-up. It's light-weight, doesn't make my face feel greasy...I'm in LOVE.

Have you tried it? If not,  what are you waiting for? Try it out...you'll be just as pleased as I am because I'm telling you right now, I'm a hard one to please. If you choose to try it out, let me know what you think!

See you at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo



Hey Boo! I'm not sure how long our relationship will last, but I will say
I'm excited to have you in my life...for now. :)



Hello and Good Morning...

Good Morning Lovies!

I generally do not post music videos to the blog unless they directly correlate to some randomness I'm talking about, but today y'all...it's a different day. I was perusing the web the other day and I came across Jill Scott's newest music video from her latest album, Light of the Sun, which I ABSOLUTELY LOVE and I couldn't help but post this video for your viewing pleasure. SN: The previous sentence was the ULTIMATE run-on, but I just had to get my point across with as little punctuation as possible...that's just how I feel about Jill, Paul and this song!

Anyway, I'm LOVING the video. Miss Jill Scott and Paul Wall (H-Town, whatitdobaby! <-- only a Texan, actually a HOUSTONIAN would know what that last phrase means...H-TOWN STAND UP!) are really doing their thing in the So Gone video. I'm TOTALLY loving Jill's look in this video...the red lips, animal print, side swept hair, embellished earrings... Miss Scott, YOU BETTA WORK HUNTY!

Then there's Mr. Paul, representing H-Town to the fullest...Paul Wall gets his sexy little H-Town thug on with the diamonds in the grill (SN: I am not a fan of conglomeration in the mouth unless it's braces, dentures, crowns...get my drift, but it's something about Paul's conglomeration that is oh so cool...I'm digressing...get back on track, Nat), tats ALL over and the infamous fitted cap...LOVES IT! Makes me feel like I'm at home...*clicks heels* and says out loud, "There's no place like H-Town, there's no place like H-Town.")

So ummm yeah, I've gushed about this video so I bet you want to see it if you haven't already, right? If so, click the link, enjoy, and if you're not a fan of Jill Scott and Paul Wall, you will be after watching this video.

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP, lovies!

Ciao!
xoxo

L to R: Slim Thug, Baby Lando (my cute little nephew), Terrence (my brother) and Paul Wall BabyBaby Lando and Dad hangin with the stars...that's how we do! :)

They Did WHAT?! Crazy Beauty Routines Of The Rich and Famous...

Okay Lovies, I've been known to mix up a few things found around the house in an attempt to make a potent beauty product, but some of the things these celebs are doing to maintain their beauty and in some cases, their lack there of are just down right heinous. Take a peek at what some of Hollywood's biggest names are doing to preserve their sexy!

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

Self-proclaimed perfectionist and borderline OCD clean freak, Kim K.
waxes her forehead to get the PERFECT hairline. I know she's from L.A., but
where I'm from we call that an edge up...save yourself some dollars and hit the local
barber for an EDGE UP or better yet, get some bejeweled clippers and line yourself up...SHEESH!

Like MOST of us, Teri Hatcher enjoys a little vino from time to time. Matter of fact, she enjoys vino so much she bathes in it. This
Hollywood actress has been known to bathe in red wine to preserve her youthful look. I don't know about y'all, BUT
I'd rather drink some wine vs. bathing in it. I wonder if Teri smells like sour grapes? Just wondering...sorry!

I was shocked when I read what Mimi's beauty vice was...I actually thought it wasgoing to be something totally diva-fied (I know that's not a word) and random, but shockingly Mimi has an occasional normal (using that word loosely when describing Mimi) moment and her beauty secret is to add peppermint oil to her lipgloss to pump up her lips and give them more color. Alright now, Mimi...keep it normal girl!

Victoria, Victoria, Victoria...Our friend (she's my friend in my head...don't judge me)
and favorite fashionista, Victoria Beckham likes to use bird poop, YES! bird poop to maintain her youthful appearance.
Matter of fact, Victoria's bird poop of choice is the good ol nightingale. I'm not quite so sure when getting your
daily dose of bird shit to the face became the POSH thing to do, but go on girl...I GUESS!

The eternally weird and hit or miss beauty Nicole Kidman
(yes, I said it...sometimes I just don't see what everyone else sees in her and trust me, I have a very generous eye for beauty) pours cranberry juice in her hair to maintain its color. I wonder if she uses cran-strawberry juice to maintain the color...After all, her hair is STRAWBERRY blonde...bad joke...WOMP! WOMP! Sue me!

Now this right here, is a pretty cool beauty regimen. Lily Allen uses hypnotherapy to
trim off the pounds. This beauty regimen is truly the epitome of the phrase, 'Sleep It Off.' I might have to see if there are any hypnotherapist in the ICT area...I have a FABULOUS soiree to attend in December (The Crystal Ball) and I MUST look FAB in my vintage Filagree dress!

Okay, so I think our friend Eva (yes, another friend in my head) steals the Girl, You So Nasty Crown from our friend, Victoria with
this beauty regimen. Ms. Longoria uses placenta, yes I said, PLACENTA on her face to preserve her youthful look. I'm not sure that
it's in its 'purest' form, but it's still GA-ROSS to the say the least. But I guess you have to do what you have to do when you love to chase the youngins...Get your placenta on, Eva...DO YOU!

Julia Roberts, simple things for a simple, timeless, classic beauty. Julia
uses olive oil to keep her hands and cuticles smooth. Some times the simple things
are what keep us looking FAB!

GOT MILK? AND some WATER? Supermodel, Cindy Crawford does!
Cindy Crawford uses a milk and water combo to keep her skin hydrated at all times.
That's a pretty simple regimen too! See lovies, it doesn't take much to keep it cute!

Oh Gaga...sticky-icky-icky-icky...Leave it to
our favorite Little Monster to use conventional sticky tape
in the most unconventional way. Gaga removes her make-up by
using sticky tape. Weird, YES! Am I going to try it? MAYBE!

What does America's Sweetheart to keep her look? It's not what you'd expect, I'll tell you that! America's Sweetheart, Sandra Bullock uses hemorrhoid cream to remove dark circles and puffiness from around the eye area.

J. Lo? A sniffer? Jenny from the block carries a small vial of
grapefruit oil to sniff to suppress her appetite. So now you have the secret to how Max and Emme's mamacita keeps that svelte body.
*jumps up from computer and runs to get a GALLON of grapefuit oil to sniff ALL night long!*

HEYYYYYYYYYYYY Ms. Berry!
What does Nahla's mama do to keep her body?
Nahla's mama adds ground coffee beans to her body scrub to get rid of cellulite.
Okay, Ms. Berry...I see you! Halle Mocha Berry Latte, anyone?

The SEVEN kid mama
(She has seven kids, right? I forget how many kids she has all I know is each one representssome country from the United Nations), Angelina Jolie, has been rumored to rub egss all over her body to keep stretch marks at bay...Ummm okay, Angie...I guess rubbing eggs all over your body coupled with jet-setting all over the world saving one third world nation at a time really does help keep stretch marks at bay...go on girl!