Broke And Beautiful

I decided this place needs a little EyeCandy. A little inspiration… a little razzmatazz…
Naturally, I provide.

Category: Women
Magazine: Pop Magazine
Spread: True Faith
Photographer: Sebastian Faena
Stylist: Miucca Prada
Date: September 08

Category: Women
Magazine: Vogue Italia
Spread: The Honorable Daphne Guiness
Photographer: Steven Klein
Date: September 08

Category: Women
Magazine: W Magazine
Spread: Kate Hudson
Photographer: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Alex White
Date: [...]

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 under Fashion-ification, eye candy. Tags: eye candy, fashion, fashionation, images, magazines, models, photos, spreads. Comments: 3

Nowadays, any dress that isn’t full length and satin can be considered a “cocktail dress”, but once upon a time, this wasn’t so…
“The thought nof a cocktail dress instantly brings  to mind a certain type of glass, a cherry or skewered olive, and a very specific social setting - and, from today’s point of view, [...]

Posted on September 21st, 2008 under Fashion-ification, She's an Icon, Ladies. Tags: audrey hepburn, budget, celebrity fashion, classic, cocktail dress, discount, dresses, fashion, marilyn monroe, sale, style. Comments: 5

Sam Flores has been my alltime favorite graffiti artist since I spotted his work online and became instantly enamored with his imagery.
Lucky for us (and our dudes) he now has a line of streetwear and urban clothing that just… really make me want to spend money on Conor (the dude) for a change.

His line is [...]

Posted on September 18th, 2008 under Fashion-ification, Indie Genius, My Secret Weapons. Tags: apparel, boys, clothing, graffiti, male, men, menswear, sam flores. Comments: 4

This was a particularly fancy episode, thanks to a scandalous soiree… So let’s get to the garments.

Leighton/Blair always has the sassiest, most preppy attire - which I loved. As she was scheming, she wore a cute, sleeveless, ruffled top with a dusty gold headband. Too cute. Also, too confining. I love her when she’s minx-ish.
I [...]

Posted on September 16th, 2008 under Fashion-ification, Reporting For Duty. Tags: blake lively, comentary, cw, Designer on the Cheap, fashion, gossip girl, leighton meester, review. Comments: 2

It’s shaping up to be a pretty intense fall/winter, fashion-wise. The runways displayed deep, dark hues of black and brown mixes with whites, creams, and warmer neutrals.
So that means dark jewelry, simple with an edge, will be the perfect accessory to accompany the chilly season’s trends.
FUN & FLIRTY

Black & Clear Flower Burst Cocktail Ring - [...]

Posted on September 15th, 2008 under $50 and under, Fashion-ification, Trendspotting. Tags: autumn, cocktail rings, fall, fashion, gothic, jewelry, rings, season, style, trends, vampy, victorian. Comments: 5

I’ll admit it, I’m as addicted as every other giant fashion lover… Gossip Girl is my new crack cocaine.*
*Just to clarify - I never had an “original” crack cocaine…
This episode was long, long, long overdue, fix-wise, but when it came, it was full force back in to the dramatic, over-the-top-, way too expensive style [...]

Posted on September 6th, 2008 under Fashion-ification, Reporting For Duty. Tags: blair waldorf, blake lively, gossip girl, icons, inspiration, leighton meester, serena van der woodsen, style, taylor momsen. Comments: 9

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 under $100 and under, Fashion-ification, Why Aren't You Wearing.... Tags: boots, comfort, fall, fashion, footwear, heels, natural, pumps, shoe, shoes, style. Comments: 16

In accordance with our Let it Shine! theme, which focuses on how to make a statement without looking insane, and instead looking chic and put-together, I have found some of the most gorgeous sleeveless statement tops I could find.
Some rules for sleeveless statement tops:

This goes for almost all statement tops but… No Jersey! This looks [...]

Posted on August 31st, 2008 under $150 and under, Designer on the Cheap, Fashion-ification. Tags: Designer on the Cheap, fashion, loud, outfits, sleeveless, statement tops, style. Comments: 1

Pish posh on $30+ glamour manicures in fancy salons… Especially when you can do the exact same thing at home - for less than $10!
Here’s how:
Step 1: Paint base coat!

Since I picked up a super-discount bag of various nail polishes yesterday, I decided to use one of the funkier ones… Sally Hansen Chrome Nail Makeup [...]

Posted on August 18th, 2008 under Fashion-ification, Here's What I Think..., My Secret Weapons, The Bathroom Drawer. Tags: cosmetics, DIY, french manicure, lacquer, manicures, nail care, nail polish, nails, vernis. Comments: 8