Ruby Kisses and Jordana are both cheap nail polish brands that work very well for their price. You can find Ruby Kisses in your beauty supply store (.99 cents) and Jordana in your dollar store ($1.29).  

Trust me when I say this, people DO notice your nails. Therefore it is important that they are always looking chic! But, nail polish is so expensive for girls (and boys) who have so many other things to pay for. Don’t you wish you can just buy the cheap kind from the dollar store and have it work just as well as your favorite OPI or Essie bottle? Well you can. That’s right! Here’s how to make it work; invest in a really good (clear) top coat for your nails and apply it after every time you paint them. This way you can buy a variety of colors to choose from and not worry about them chipping every five seconds. It will save you money and help your nails look perfect for all those Manicure Mondays.

Top coats you should try:

Sally Hansen http://sallyhansen.com/products/nails/nail-care/insta-dri-anti-chip-top-coat

OPI http://www.drugstore.com/opi-top-coat/qxp93652

Deborah Lippmann http://www.beauty.com/deborah-lippmann-addicted-to-speed-ultra-quick-dry-top-coat/qxp239522?catid=298359&N=0

Narciso Rodriguez’s Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show had its fair share of little black dresses, and orange? Yes! Bright colors walk down that runway during fashion week and chic patterned dresses as well.  Looks like we’ll be seeing exquisite pattern trends during the spring and summer! Excited? You should be! Patterns are a great way to differentiate yourself from your classmates/co-workers.

Gucci’s summer/spring fashion show is looking fabulous! There are lots of solid dress along with plenty of chic pattern dresses. The ruffles really add an elegant touch to this collection and the colors are beyond perfect for the season!

I know it seems like summer’s been over for a while, but it’s not over until Friday, September 21st. Yes, Friday officially marks the first day of fall! Excited? Who wouldn’t be? We get to go back to warm knitted sweaters and sipping hot coco by the fire-um-or next to your heater? Ha-ha! So let me ask you; are you ready for fall? Did you buy your fashionable essentials? No? Well let me help you help yourself. 

1. Remember one of the big trends this fall/winter is the combination of the colors black and gold. I’m sure you all already have plenty of black shirts to choose from, like you should, so try buying a gold long sleeves shirt or sweater. You can wear your long sleeves shirt under a loose black shirt, or wear your sweater over a collard black shirt. Both styles are very chic and easy to rock!

2. Make sure you have boots that shape your legs! Yes, UGGs are very cute but you don’t want to make them your main dressy-winter boots. Remember that they are snow boots. When it’s not snowing try wearing long black boots that go up to your knees with some dark skinny’s and a cute top. Mix it up a little!

3. Did you buy a new jacket yet? If you need one, buy a long black coat. They’re always in and easy to pull off. If you’re into that Gossip Girl type of style, then try a long red coat with some black leather gloves and black boots. 

4. If you’re buying a new bag for the fall/winter the color snow white is a big hit. Invest in one of those and you’re good to go.

You most likely have everything you need for this fall/winter. You might need to buy a few things here and there, but remember to only buy the things you need. Don’t go straight after a trend. Buy around it. Buy things that will probably be good to wear next year. 

ESSIE FALL 2013 COLLECTION (left to right)

Don’t Sweater It. Skirting The Issue. Recessionista. Miss Fancy Pants. Head Mistress. Stylenomics. 

Jeremy Scott’s Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show showed off some exotic patterns. His sporty collection gives us that perfect tom-boy/feminine look. 

STRIPS! STRIPS! STRIPS! Micheal Kors showing off some amazing strip pieces in his Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show. He takes strips from casual to professional. His collection showed off lots of green and red and fabulous color blocking dresses. Micheal Kors collection also displayed sunny yellow and sky blue dresses, skirts, etc. Defiantly feeling the spring vibe in his runway.

Coco Chanel once stated “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous,” and of course the fierce trends walking down her runway always help us stay “classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show displayed beautiful ruffled dresses, skirts, shirts, and shorts. Yes, my fashion lovers, ruffle is, and always will be, the best way to add a classy touch to your ordinary outfits. Also spotting some gorgeous white and gold outfits. PULL OUT A PEN AND TAKE NOTES; these are the trends you’ll be rocking in the spring time. 

Fashion Week has always been popular. It just wasn’t always popular in New York. People would always travel to Paris to see the fashion shows and what the new trends were. However, during World War II, Americans couldn’t travel to Paris for fashion week so Eleanor Lambert organized “Press Week” in New York. Press Week turned out to be a big hit and magazines that would always be filled with French designers, became filled with American designers.