The Joy Formidable

The other night, bored out of my mind...I YET AGAIN found myself randomly downloading music off i-tunes. Frantically trying to find something that would, dare I say, catch my attention. From one click to another, I randomly stumbled upon-The Joy Formidable. As the 30 second sample of single "Whirring" methodically dove through the speakers, I decided I had to hear more. The song had a child like happiness that tagged along, with the precisely scripted lyrics that followed the melody.
I naturally, after hearing the entirety of "Whirring", decided I could not go on with out here the whole album. Yes, this album did come out in January, and maybe I am a little late, but it never can be too late to recognize something great. The Joy Formidable's debut album Big Roar, is yelling for your attention. Don't ignore it.

Yes, wear Black, and No, You don't have to feel GOTH.

Working for MAC cosmetics since I was 19 I have accumulated quite the collection of black clothing. In fact, some of my favorite pieces happen to be black. It seems from about mid-September to the start of Spring that I have no qualms about wearing my favorite omniscient color. As soon as the leaves start to reappear on the trees, and flowers begin to bloom in gardens on my street I begin to feel a little out of place in my attire.

This summer, I have decided to not let my gothic threads go to waste. Instead I feel empowered to tie in black, with all my favorite S/S trends.
Here are my BLACK MUST HAVES:

1.) BCBG BLACK MAXI- Perfect for work. Very in TREND for the summer. I like mine with a stripped cropped shirt, or any shirt that has a little color and is a little bit baggier.

2.) CK JUMPSUIT- I love this! There is so much you could do with this piece. Give it some color with some bright colored necklaces, and my favorite Jeffery Campbell leopard flat, from Nordstrom.

3.) ESSENTIAL BLACK LEATHER JACKET- No matter the season, a black leather jacket is always going to be a sexy outwear option.

4.) DEEP V- V neck's are one of my favorite shirts to wear in the summer. I LOVE this black one. It's perfect with a pair of leggings, or pair with a pair of cut off denim also from urban outfitters.

5.) Cropped Denim- Cropped denim is always a must, give it a little bit of color with this cute button up from Bloomingdales.


Black is always sleek, it makes you feel thinner...so why not incorporate in your summer wardrobe?

MUST HAVE: TURBAN SCARF

One of my #1 "MUST HAVES" for summer is a turban style tied scarf. It's been seen on Mary Kate Olsen, and highly recommended in Rachel Zoe's own fashion blog. You can use any random old scarf you have laying around to create this simple look. (I even used a sash of an old bridesmaid dress of mine) It can be a simple head band as seen on Mary Kate below, or a full head wrap. EITHER WAY, don't be caught this summer without knowing how to do this fashion MUST. I found the video below very helpful as well.

GOTTA HAVE IT! SEASONS HOT HUES.

Last fall when I first feasted my eyes on the stammering selections of S/S 11 runway fashions, my heart seemed to palpitate as I could not stand the thought of wearing scarves and jackets, instead I was ready for maxi skirts and dresses, rompers, high waisted wide leg denim, and artful tailoring. There seemed to be a battle of vintage and eye catching, and soft and subdued for this seasons fashions. S/S 11 will definitely be a battle between vibrant and relaxed.

S/S 11 takes a glamorous spin, glamorous hues in everything bright and nude. 

First things first, there was COLOR everywhere...one color not to go with out this season...

TANGERINE....whether it's heels, a pair of Marc Jacobs high waisted shorts, or a perfect tangerine lipstick S/S 11 is screaming for this HUE! As a makeup artist I recommend a number of lipsticks to create this MUST HAVE look: Lady Danger by MAC, So Chaud by MAC, Red Square Velvet Lip Pencil by NARS, and Happy Days Velvet Gloss Pencil by NARS.

MARC JACOBS S/S 11

Lady Danger Lipstick MAC Cosmetics

Everything IS bright this SEASON!

Bleach out the bold  hues, and everything becomes white. It seemed every single show had at least something white. Give your white a 70's twist like at Salvatore Ferragamo, and you'll be right on point. 

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 11

Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 11

S/S 11

I chose this Cheap Monday top in white! A definite MUST HAVE this season. Cheap Monday clothing can be found at Urban Outfitters!!