INSPIRATION: Halloween Make-up

Halloween celebrations are coming up this weekend and if you don't want to go all out on a costume, cool creative make-up is your solution! I personally love to dress up, but sometimes lack of time or money leaves you with nothing to wear. Here are some great make-up inspirations for those of you who want a cheap and easy way to "dress" the part this Halloween. So if you don't have a costume this year, don't be boring! Get inspired with these amazing make-up inspirations and do it!

El fin de semana de Halloween se acerca! Si no tienen disfraz o simplemente les da flojera usar uno este año, aquí les tengo inspiración de maquillaje padrísimo. Es la forma perfecta para "disfrazarte" fácilmente y hacer algo diferente a lo que todos hacen. Hay para todos los estilos y gustos, inspiraté y no te quedes sin celebrar!

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Top Picks: Isabel Marant for H&M!

So excited for November 14th! Isabel Marant's collaboration with H&M comes out and all of us that 

aren't lucky enough to buy the real deal can get a few pieces at a more affordable price. The line also includes children's and menswear!

Isabel Marant is one of my favorites! Her clothes are almost the definition of my personal style, feminine, edgy and eclectic. Not only does she design the most amazing shoes, but has the most chic prints and textures!

Here are my top picks for her line for H&M, I already have my choices ready to go for when the madness begins! Get ready! You can't miss out on getting at least one piece from this gorgeous collection. 

OUTERWEAR

1. Texture Texture Texture. These three sweaters/jackets are a must have in anyones closet this season, each one for a different occasion and for different styles! 

Dress up any outfit with the embellished jacket! Its feminine silhouette, intricate beading  and bright colors will make you stand out for any occasion  It's not exactly cheap, but a lot more affordable than the AW13 collection.

Cardigan

£79.99

2. The rest of the sweaters are so wearable! You will seriously wear them over and over during this cold season, and they look good with anything. 

3. Sweater, £69.99

4. Sweatshirt

£34.99

BOTTOMS

£69.99

5. Who doesn't LOVE leather!? It makes anyone feel a little more sexy and gives an edgy look to any outfit! They are perfect, from the pockets, zippers, to the gorgeous "oxblood" color, which is the IT color this season! This is my must have piece from the collection, and they're affordable.

£59.99

6. Add a little print to your wardrobe with these jeans/trousers, don't be scared of prints! They are a bit more casual and can be worn from day to night. The black and white colors will allow you to match it with any color you want. 

£59.99

7. These trousers I die for! They remind me of the paintings from my favorite Art Nouveau, Gustav Klimt. Sure they're a little crazy, but the print and metallic colors perfectly dress up the wide legged trouser trend! Who says they look like pajamas? Wear them with a crop top and black heels and you're ready to go!

TOPS

£59.99

8. Simple, but never boring. This blouse has a laid back look for a more simple outfit but keeps it interesting with beautiful details. It comes in black also, but I personally think the details look better in white. 

£39.99

9. Sorry for repeating this print but I am in love! This blouse is so sexy in every way! If you loved the print but you're scared it might be too much on the trousers, get this. You'll have more options to wear it with and feel more comfortable.

ACCESSORIES

10.Belt £29.99                            11. Boots £149.99

I am not really a belt girl, but this one has a folky beaded look that is really unique! Everyone needs at least one crazy belt in their closet. 

Now the boots! The color, the fringe, the combination of leather and suede, its the perfect shoe for the season! Wear them with a dress, pants, skirt, shorts, anything! I also love the fact that the heel is the perfect height and allows you to wear them all day if you want. Not as cheap but if you're a fan, they're worth it.

GET IT NOVEMBER 14TH ONLINE AND IN H&M STORES WORLDWIDE!

TISSUE PAPER TASSEL GARLAND DIY

Tassel garlands inspired by Confetti Systems are showing up everywhere in the party decoration scene lately! Which by the way are sold for around $130-300! Of course these are perfectly made and cut by machines, but why buy them when you can make one yourself nearly as perfect? 

They are really cheap to make and they will give any room a chic and festive touch!

Below is a super easy step-by-step tutorial I created, showing you how to make your own tassel garland for your next party!

::What you'll need::

1. Tissue paper, I used about 4 sheets per tassel

2. Cutting mat

3. Xacto Knife

4. Glue gun

5. Thin cord or ribbon

6. A book to hold the paper while you cut

::Doing it::

1. Lay down 4 large sheets of tissue paper together and fold in half.

2. Fold it one more time so it's folded in fourths.

3. Set up the paper so that the longest crease is on the top, place a book over that top edge about 1/2 inch in so you have a border that doesn't get cut. The book's weight will also help hold the paper while you cut it.

4. Start cutting strips from top to bottom with the knife all along the paper, don't make them too thick! Use the ruler to make straight smooth edges. Press hard so every single sheet gets cut, otherwise it will look uneven. 

5. Once you're done cutting unfold the paper back to half, you will see the crease that didn't get cut in the middle.

6. To make the tassel, start rolling the paper, make it neat and as tight as you can.

7. You will end up with two sides with cut strips and a solid area in the middle, now with the glue gun, put some glue in that area around the fold so it stays rolled up/

8. Last, make a loop to create the tassel and glue it together, leaving a whole to put the string through.

9. Repeat to create additional tassels in different colors. Then hang from thin cord or ribbon.  Once I placed them along the string, I glued each one in its position so they wouldn't slide. 

10. Now hang up your garland wherever you want! I used thumb tacks to hang them on the wall and that held it pretty well, but you can use nails too!

NOW GO DO IT YOURSELF!

FALL 2013 NAIL POLISH TRENDS

Fall is finally here! Sadly it's time to say goodbye to summer trends but on the bright side, that means new nail polish collections for fall! This season is full of dark jewel tone colors, neutrals in chocolate tones, and lots of metallics and holographic hues everywhere. I am personally loving the deep oxblood color and the almost black navy blues. So get ready to leave the neons and pastels behind, and tone it down for fall with these gorgeous colors! Check them out so next time you get your nails done, you already have one in mind.

Dark Side: Incognito in Sausalito / OPI, Recessionista / Essie, Fury / NARS, Tongue & Chic / China Glaze

Al Naturale: Smokin' Hot / Essie, Mochachino / Essie, Galathee / NARS, Stocking Nude / Sally Hansen

Gun Metal: Alcatraz Rocks / OPI, Alchimie 591, CHANEL, For the twill of it / Essie, Rose Petal / Estee Lauder

Crop Tops Styled 4 Ways

Crop Tops have been so in this summer! But who says that you can't wear this trend all the way to fall?

Crop tops can be a tricky style statement because they aren't exactly for everyone, but paired with the right clothing, they can give any outfit a very feminine and sexy touch. Most people see them as too exposing and are afraid of taking the risk, but as long as you pick the right top for your body type and occasion, anyone can follow this trend! 

Below I styled four looks perfect for fall, and picked the right top for each occasion. A lot of crop tops can also be used from day to night, they work with almost every outfit, and always make a statement just by themselves! They are a must have piece in any girl's closet for both summer and fall, that will make any outfit stand out. Don't be afraid to take the risk!

1. Crop Top  / Top Shop, 2. Trousers / Reiss Joanna Zack, 3. Strappy Heels / Top Shop, 

4. Bracelet, BCBGeneration, 5. Watch / Michael Kors, 6. Crossbody Purse / Forever 21

1. Crop Top / Rivet, 2. Mini Skort /  ZARA, 3. Clutch / Sondra Roberts, 4. Cuff Earring / Torrid 

5. Strappy Heels / ICLOTHING

1. Crop Top / Top Shop, 2. Pants / ASOS, 3. Satchel Bag / Top Shop, 4. Flats / Truth or Dare by Madonna, 5. Aviators, Solstice, 6. Chunky Necklace / MODCLOTH

1. Crop Top / Top Shop 2. Leather Shorts / River Island, 3. Spike Boots / NASTY GAL, 

4. Studded Tote  / Michael Kors, 5. Spike Drop Earrings / Top Shop