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Featured: KimberlyLuxe's 118 Days of Contributing!


I don't know about you guys, but this winter, my wardrobe will be inspired by Olivia Polmero. They say what matters is on the inside, but in this case, she is the exception. Olivia Palermo, is that It girl we love to hate. She's our frenemy in our head and she's the girl that makes us eat our feelings. But one thing's for sure - her style is top notch, and there's no question about it. Classic, Timeless, Effortless, and Chic. -takes a bite into my Krispy Kreme double filled donut, and says with a stuffed mouth-, "Olivia truly is not a force to be reckoned with". I spent last Fall marveling over her tip-top style and this year, I'm committed to taking a few pointers from the fashionista's bossy wardrobe. And after months of studying her style, I think I have a few tips that I can keep in mind during my next shopping excursion. Will I share these tips? ¡Claro que sí! Follow me.

1 One thing that makes Olivia's style iconic is it's ability to embrace different eras. Olivia often finds modernized silhouette versions of clothing that was revolutionized during the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Whether that be a bell bottom, a pair of high-waisted pants, or a bell-sleeved top- Olivia embraces the era in a millennial way. But her look doesn't stop there, Olivia's infamous hair plays a huge role in capturing the character that she becomes with her wardrobe. This is important because it brings everything together, thus making her style iconic and memorable. KimberlyLuxe Style Tip: "A look won't tell a story if each piece isn't on the same page". When trying to create your image, look back at magazine spreads from a different fashion era and try to incorporate it into your modern day style. Mixing the two, is a recipe for a timeless entree of style, that will surely serve.

2 Olivia's style always exudes a level of luxury and class and it's not because she wears designer clothing that is fresh off of the runway, but it is because of her ability to mix mediums. Olivia almost always mixes different textures with everything that she wears. Whether that be with fur, leather, suede, or satin -- Olivia never misses an opportunity to mix the different fabrics, thus resulting in a luxurious je ne sais quoi.

3 Olivia's natural glow is another thing that completes her look. With so much put into her flowy hair and well-tailored wardrobe it's pretty remarkable that her natural glow continuously steals the show. It polishes her look and is a great way to unify it. When doing the most with your wardrobe (effortlessly of course), doing less with your makeup is a sure recipe for haute.

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Make-Up!

Just a random photo of my make-up I tried while bored..
(& a sneak peak of my unfinished D.I.Y. jean vest)


& a close-up;

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MAC Wonder Woman Collection for Spring 2011




MAC x Wonder Woman Collection;
U.S./Canada Launch Date: February 10th, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011





Source & More Info via Temptalia

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ILL-amasqua.

My new favorite nail color I purchased yesterday;

It's by Illamasqua (one of my favorite brands of nailpolish) and is called "Obsess".
Definitely the right term for how I feel about this color, and it looks way better in person.
Got it at Sephora for $14 a pop.

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OPI; Katy Perry x Serena Williams x Black Shatter Nail Varnish.

A sneak peek at OPI's new collection of nail colors from the Katy Perry x Serena Williams collections.


Definitely can't wait for January 1st;
Specifically for Katy's "Teenage Dream" nail varnish and of course
"Black Shatter" to go over every nail color I use in the future, lol.

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American Apparel Nail Lacquer

Ok, during one of my little retail therapy sessions,
I stopped in American Apparel for some tees then at the register,
I spotted their collection of nail polish.  I absolutely loved the variety of colors given ! All unique in different colors that are hard to find which definately differentiates them from the rest ! So I bought two of the unique colors of which was a fiery reddish // orange color
named "Poppy" and a grey chill/smokey kind of color named "Factory Grey" ;




& As you can see on my thumb I tested the color out lol..
Anyway, I love it & I'll definately wound up with the
whole collection by the end of the week LOL.


American Apparel Nail Lacquer; $6 each.

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Nail Tutorial (pics only)

Here's my cheetah print nail tutorial;
(Sorry no video yet, just pictures :( I hope you still comprehend the concept)


For This Design;


Ok first, chose and paint you base color on your nails;

(I used Illamasqua's "Rare" & applied about 5 coats)


Secondly, apply dots on the areas where you want to make the cheetah print;
(I used white polish; "A-ha! Moment" - Sephora by OPI)

Now for the next step, I used a skinny-brush nail applier such as this one;


Which came from this nail polish;
(Kiss Nail Art, Its QUITE old lmao, I just use the brush for designs..
I know I just need to buy new ones LOL!)


Okay, Use the skinny brush applier for the cheetah print.  For the cheetah print color, I chose black;
(Chose a basic nail lacquer from your local drugstore)


Now, I used the thin brush to apply in a dot-like manner; not meaning brushing on a simple dot, but give the brush an angle and apply in a slant but still being a dot, & apply 3 "angled-dots" around the white spot; repeat for each white spot on your finger nails.


The outcome shall look like the first two pictures and remember there's no specific size and you can try other side designs to make them funkier ! :)

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