Simply The Best...

Hey Lovies!

Yesterday was Tina Turner's 73rd birthday and boy does she look smokin' hot! I can only hope to look this great at 35?! LOL! Check out the diva in this fabulous pic below!

Happy Belated, Ms. Turner!

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Like Mother, Like Daughter...

Hey Lovies!

I bet y'all thought this post was going to be about me and my mama...wrong?! Although I could write a post about my awesome mama, Dr. Dianne Reed, I chose to write about another mother/daughter duo.

Little Dannielynn (whatever her last name is) is following in her mama, Anna Nicole Smith's, foot steps and has landed a gig with Guess. Guess, the label that gave her mama her claim to fame (yeah, yeah, Playboy hooked her up first, but I'd like to give Guess credit for allowing us to love the fully clothed Anna Nicole).

Little Dannielynn is killing it in her ad for the label, just like her mama used to do. I guess the saying is true, 'the apple don't fall too far from the tree.' Check out lil Dannielynn in her Guess ad.

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Like Mother...

Like Daughter...

Oh The Possibilities...

Happy Monday lovies! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday if you dared to venture out into the wild, wild world of Black Friday shopping *cringe*.

I must say I had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I rolled solo and spent the day in my silk pajamas, sipping champagne and watching movies all day long. I couldn't have asked for a better day. I really needed the rest and trust me, I GOT IT!

As we move into the holiday season, the season of giving, one of my favorite stores and an absolutely fabulous design house may be joining forces to bring us the ultimate collection at an affordable price. Who could it be you ask? None other than H&M and Givenchy?!?!?! While the partnership has not been confirmed, there is GREAT speculation that late 2013, the two powerhouses could join forces on the ultimate collabo.

I don't know about y'all, but I'm pretty excited! What're your thoughts? Do you think it'll happen? Let me know! I personally think it will happen, because over the past year H&M has brought some EXCELLENT designers to the racks for us regular people. I'm anxious about this collaboration!

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!

xoxo

What Goes With What?

Hey Lovies!

A while back a follower asked me a question about what colors go with each  other this season. She was in a style rut and needed a little help from  yours truly. The follower had orange pants, but didn't know what color top to pair with the fabulous pants, other than black. Of course I gave her some great suggestions...some wild and some mild. After I gave my suggestions, I thought a little more about her question and figured she probably wasn't the only one having struggles when it came to deciding what colors complemented each other best.

I could make a long list of colors that complement eachother this season, but I thought it'd be much easier if I gave all of you an illustration. Check the photo below and all of your color combo dilemmas should be washed away. If you have any questions, shoot me an email at boujebeauty@gmail.com or post a comment below and I'll be sure to get back to you!

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Michael Kors? YES, Please and THANK YOU...

Hey Lovies!

It's a given that I am a heels type girl all day long, but every once in a while I like to bring it down a notch and rock sneakers. Not a lot of words can express my extreme like for these Michael Kors sneakers kicks! Check em out, you might like em' too.

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

It's BLACK FRIDAY, Y'all...

  

Hey Lovies!

I'm not much of a Black Friday shopper, in fact, I'm sitting on my couch working from home. For those of you that absolutely MUST go out for Black Friday shopping, I'm saying a prayer for your safety and your sanity.

Have a good day, lovies!

Ciao and see ya at the TOP!

xoxo

DIY Skin Miracle Worker: Nutmeg and Honey Mask

Hey Lovies! As y'all all know, I am the DIY Queen! I am ALWAYS trying to make something; whether it's coasters, a wreath, a cardigan, a tutu, or some baking/cooking concoction I'm just ALWAYS up to something. With that being said, it should be no surprise to any of you that I have come up with a skin soother/acne scar reducer. Now I will say that I did not come up with this one on my own, I have actually been searching high and low for a natural product to help me with some skin discoloration on my jawline. After much Googling, I found something I think might work and lucky for all of us we probably have a lot of the ingredients right in our kitchen. What's the miracle concoction you may ask? Well, it's nutmeg and honey! Yes, I said nutmeg and honey! These two products mixed together are a powerful combination! Honey and nutmeg both have curative properties that help reduce swelling, infection and assist with the regeneration of skin. In layman's terms, what that means for all of us is we can have smoother, less obvious acne marks at a fraction of the cost we'd normally pay for treatments at the spa.

Below I have provided the science behind each ingredient and the recipe for making the mask:

Honey:

Honey is widely demonstrated to have antibacterial properties, with some being sold as therapeutic agents (Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing).

Heals skin from wounds.

When applied to acne spots, honey may stop swelling by killing infection.

Heals scars more quickly and smoothly.

Nutmeg:

Journal of Natural Products states that mace, a substance found in nutmeg "exhibits strong antifungal and antibacterial activities."

Like honey, nutmeg can reduce infection and swelling around clogged pores, resulting in smaller spots and smoother scars.

The Recipe:

Combine 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg and 1 tablespoon of honey. Gently apply the concoction to the entire face or the affected area. Whatever you do, do not rub the concoction into skin as it could cause irritation. Leave the concoction on your skin for at least thirty minutes and then rinse with warm water. After rinsing, apply moisturizer as normal.

Extras: To increase the potency, you may add a little cinnamon to the mixture. The cinnamon adds to the astringent and antifungal effect, while increasing the exfoliation potential.

So lovies, there you have it, the DIY Skin Miracle Worker. Give it a whirl and let me know how it works out for you by commenting below.

Ciao and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Latest Designer/Celebrity Collabo...Do YOU Know Who It Is?!

Hey Lovies!

I'm sure I'm pretty late with this tidbit of fashion information, but who cares...you know my motto is better late than never! So with that being said, the latest designer collabo is with Versace and music recording artist M.I.A (weird collabo in my opinion, because no one has really heard much from her since her camera flip off at the Superbowl...but what do I know, I'm just a blogger trying to keep you up on what's going on in the world of fashion).

Anyway, these two have collaborated on some threads and I guess it should be hot if you're into the gaudy, over-the-top look. Take a peek at the pic below and let me know what you think...Just in case you were wondering, I'm not sure exactly what I think...maybe it will grow on me...who knows.

Until then...Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!

xoxo

Music Recording Artist MIA in Versace

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's...

Hey Lovies!

I'm about 21, maybe more, days late on this latest fashion news, but y'all know the deal...better late than never! Anyway though *pops lips* ( I have no idea why I did that, I guess  I just felt like popping my lips), renowned American designer Narciso Rodriguez's Istanbul Collection debuted at Kohl's stores across the country earlier this month. I haven't had an opportunity to check it out, but I may get a chance to this weekend (no promises, I kinda plan on being REALLY lazy this weekend). If I get a chance to check it out in person, I will let y'all know what I think.

If any of you lovies get a chance to go to a Kohl's store in your respective cities, try on a few pieces and let me know what you think by posting a comment below. I look forward to hearing from each of you!

Ciao and see ya at the TOP!

xoxo

Please Vote...

Hey Lovies!

Today's post is real sweet and real simple. No fashion today, real talk only. If you have not voted, please go vote.

#RockTheVote...#YourVoteCounts...#It'sYourRight #ThatIsAll...#CarryOn...#AsYouWere

Ciao and see ya at the TOP!

xoxo

Don't Sleep On Payless...

Hey Lovies! I'm on a posting roll today...I guess I'm making up for lost time. Or it could be that I have nothing to do since I made the executive decision to do nothing for at least half of the day.

In my effort to do nothing today, I have managed to do something. I've managed to find cool fashion finds on the web and share them with you. My latest find is compliments of one of my favorite blog sites, Style Pantry. As I was perusing the site, I came across a fabulous pair of shoes by Project Runway alum, Christian Siriano. These shoes are fab and just in time for the holiday season.

Check em out, I know you'll love them and I guarantee you won't be singing the Payless playground song once you see these beautes.

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Payless Playground Song words for those of you that may have forgotten:
'Payless shoes ain't got no grip, make you fall and bust yo lip!' Lol

Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.8

Oprah Keeps It R-E-A-L...

While she may be one of the richest people in the world, she knows how to keep it REAL and comfortable while shopping.

Shortly after appearing on GMA, Ms. Winfrey hit the NYC streets to get in a little shopping. I'm a fan of comfortable shopping, but Ms. Winfrey has taken it to another level and I LOVE IT! Ms. Winfrey was spotted wearing green, frog-like slippers all up and through New York designer boutiques. Ms. Winfrey also wore the slippers along with GMA anchors to show support for the fabulous fighter otherwise known as Robin Roberts.

Now lovies, I will say just because Ms. Winfrey wore slippers while shopping it doesn't mean you can. She is OPRAH...we're just FABULOUS people who happen to love fashion and haven't gotten to her level. BUTTTTTT trust and believe when I get there, I'm bustin out my house shoes with the quickness!

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

PS: I'm blogging from my phone, so I apologize for any errors and non-rotated pics.

Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.8

Patriotic Fashion...

Hey Lovies! The 2012 Presidential Election Day is quickly approaching and lovies, if you didn't know I will be the FIRST to tell the race is T-I-G-H-T! Before I get into the fashion portion of the post, I want to take a minute to get on my political soapbox. No, I'm not going to tell you who to vote for, but what I will tell you is ALL of you need to get your five inch stiletto, ankle bootie, ballerina flat wearin, mini skirt, skinny jeans, leggings, jeggings, jumpsuit rockin, over accessorized @$$es to the polls! There are some serious issues on the table that affect not just us as individuals, but the entire country. Get up, get out, vote, and let your voice be heard. Treat this election like a Black Friday sale at your favorite store, I guaran-DAMN-tee none of y'all are going to miss those great sales...LOL! But seriously lovies, get out there and vote...doesn't matter who you vote for, JUST DO IT...let your voice be heard. If you don't vote, I don't want to hear about you complaining...you had your chance. Okay, I'm done...*steps off soapbox*

Now to fashion...I tried to have a balanced number of photos for each candidate, but I had a hard time finding photos for Governor Romney. So for those of you that are supporting Governor Romney do not think I'm hatin'...there just weren't a lot of photos. Either way, take a look at the accessory pieces that are available for supporters to rock!

I don't own any accessory pieces for my candidate, but what I will say is the pieces for BOTH candidates are quite interesting. I LOVE seeing tasteful 'political art'.

Check it out, lovies!

Ciao and see ya at the TOP, lovies!

xoxo

Mitt Romney Pendant and Necklace available at zazzle.com

Mitt Romney Pendant and Necklace available at zazzle.com

Iced Out Elephant...

Queen Bey rockin her Obama Hoops!

Beyonce Knowles rockin' a pair of Obama Earrings

Obama Earrings: Up Close & Personal

My lovely soror, Ivanetta Jones-Jackson, rocking a pair of FABULOUS 'OBAMA' earrings
made by my lovely soror,
Aashawna Moye of Houston, TX and owner of Fashionably Late Boutique!
Details on how to get a pair COMING SOON!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video...Straight from the mouths of babes! VOTE FOR SOMEBODY! 

Fashion Faux Pas Friday: Kim Kardashian

Dear Kim,

You're a style icon...don't you EVER and I mean EVER do this again!

Love,

Me

Lovies, have you seen this horrific picture of Kim K? Where was Kanye when she needed him? After seeing several pictures of herself by way of the papparazzi, the style maven herself had to admit that she looked like a hot melted ass mess! Check out the blog post below:

Ok, ok, I am putting myself on the worst dress list for this outfit!


I wanted a little color while I’m living in Miami, so my intentions were good, but the cut isn’t for me! You definitely need to be taller and thinner to pull this jacket style off!

Fashion is all about experimenting to try and find your style and you have some hits and misses along the way. The mirror was lying to me this day! Where were my sisters or my boyfriend when I needed a good opinion?! LOL

I REALLY appreciate Kim's honesty with herself and this outfit! What do y'all think about the 'fit? Hate It or Love It?!

Ciao Lovies and See Ya At The TOP!
xoxo

Thinking Pink: Who Wore It Best

Hey Lovies! I'm not sure if the FLOTUS and aspiring FLOTUS planned to wear 'matching' outfits to the debate on Tuesday night, but it sure looked that way. I'm not sure what designer either lady was wearing, but I think it's fair to say they both looked equally as nice in their pink, or shall I say, Schiaparelli Pink ensembles.

I liked both ladies style for the evening. Michelle is ALWAYS so daring with her fashion choices, so naturally she felt at home in this bright hue. I really like how she kept it simple and that hair was TO.DIE.FOR! Anne, really stepped it up this go 'round. I really liked the 'pink' and the chunky greenish necklace. I think I was partial to Anne's color combo because she was repping MY colors, PINK and GREEN (Skeeeeeeee-Weeeeeeeee)! So lovies, the Question of The Day (QOTD) is...who wore their outfit best? Michelle or Anne?

Check out the pics below and let me know what you think! If y'all tell me your choice, I will tell you mine! Also, the first person to comment on the post will win a SWEET little gift from yours truly! Go on, don't be afraid to comment or shoot me an email...boujebeauty@gmail.com

Ciao lovies and see ya at the TOP!
xoxo

Correction: I mispelled 'Anne' Romney's name...the correct spelling is Ann. My apologies, lovies and Mrs. Romney!

Sparkles and Houndstooth...Gotta Love It!

Menswear inspired fashion has been hot on the catwalks and sidewalks across the globe for a hot lil minute, so I can't say I was surprised when I came across these cute little shoes on the Nordstrom website.

You lovies can jump in on the trend by checking out these FAB little shoes and maybe grabbing a pair for yourselves. I've already got a couple of pairs and let's just say, I'm as happy as a lark with my new flats!

Enjoy lovies and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

L to R:
BP 'Mansion' Flat $59.95
VC Signature 'Archer' Loafer $295.00
VC Signature 'Jazzy' Oxford $295.00
All shoes available at Nordstrom 'Salon Shoes'

Is BIG The New Black...

Every year there's an IT color in the wonderful world of fashion. I've heard about so many IT colors for this season, I'm over it. I made an executive decision for myself (because I'm the BOSS) that I'd wear whatever the hell color I want this season, despite the fact it may or may not be the IT color of the season. After all, what fun is it to run around looking like everyone else?! So if y'all see me around and I have on what you think may be outdated colors don't say anything...I'm not trying to hear it...LOL! I kid, I kid, but seriously y'all...I'm doing me...

So lovies, since it seems as though we can't decide on a color for the season let's talk accessories. Do you lovies think it's safe to say BIG accessories are the new black? All over the runways BIG accessories have been spotted EVERYWHERE! From Karl Lagerfeld's hula hoop inspired Chanel bag to BIG watches BIG necklaces; BIG is everywhere and guess what?! I LOVE IT!

Check out some of the hottest BIG accessory trends on the scene!

Enjoy lovies and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

Jumbo Bloom

Oversized Handbag

Vintage La Mer

Jumbo Statement Necklace

Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier Satchel

Fashion Friday...

Hey Lovies! It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaacccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Fashion Friday! Take a look at these boots and let me know what you think! Yea or Nay?

I'm in the middle on this one, lovies. If you know me and know me well, then you know I'm a complete and total klutz. As a matter of fact, I recently fell down the stairs at my house (no shame in my game...a klutz is a klutz is a klutz). Fortunately, I just had a little bruise, nothing major. So yeah, rocking out a pair of boots like this maybe a little risque for me! BUT y'all know I like to push the limits, so if I can find a pair in my size, I just MIGHT rock a pair.

Enjoy lovies and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

SN: I'm a little concerned about this little clear area...foot sweat, GROSS! The little plastic part is also reminiscent of those awful Melissa shoes people used to wear back in the gap that would fog up once your feet started sweating.

More & More Gucci...

So lovies, here lately I've become a lover of Gucci. I mean, I've ALWAYS liked it, but it seems like more and more of my posts are about Gucci...Gucci This, Gucci That, Gucci EVERYTHING!

So in the spirit of consistency, check out these fabulous shoes by none other than Gucci! Check out the intricate detail on these shoes! I absolutely LOVE IT! I don't know what it is with me lately, but I've been loving studs, spikes and other embellishments. Check em out, lovies!

Enjoy and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

Oh My Karl Lagerfeld?!?!

Hey Lovies! It's been a while, BUT leave it to me to never disappoint. Mr. Lagerfeld has truly done it again! Check out this hula hoop inspired Chanel, handbag, I guess...It's so FABULOUS even Mr. Lagerfeld has been seen rockin' one! Would you rock one?!

Enjoy lovies and see ya at the TOP!

Ciao!
xoxo

Karl, you be killin' em!