The Accidental Fashionista

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Topshop has finally arrived in Soho, New York City I bet that everyone is psyched. This marks the first US outpost for the fashion giant’s chain boutique.

Those who were in attendance, were Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss (I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kate Moss for Topshop collection!!), Jennifer Hudson, Marc Jacobs as well as Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively and Taylor Momsen among others.

Blake Lively (left); Taylor Momsen (right)

  Rosario Dawson dressed in Monique Lhullier with Topshop’s Sir Phillip Green

Jennifer Lopez with husband, Marc Anthony

Okay, so maybe here on our shores, we aren’t that much excited over Topshop. I mean, we ARE! Love the clothes and everything, but if ONLY the stores over here looks like the flagship store in Soho, I think I wouldn’t wanna  go anywhere else!

Gorgeous store!!! I wanna go there right this second!! Never mind that I can go to a Topshop store less than 15 minutes from my place!! LOL! You want to check out more gorgeous pictures of the store , go and check out the uber snazzy fashion blog, Nitrolicious!!

Love,
S.

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What is a primer?

Primer is a layer of silicone-based gel that you apply on your face before you apply your makeup. It is the base of your makeup and used after moisturizer but before foundation. It does help act as a moisturizer and contains propertise that help ease out fine lines, smooth out any bumps. They also help even out skin tone, help your makeup stay on longer and absorb oil with salicylic acid. . Most makeup artists nowadays don’t even use foundation after applying the primer instead just applying concealer to cover up any dark spots, etc.

One of the inexpensive but really good primers on the market right now is the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. I personally love the primer a lot, although I am using the tinted Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation SPF 15. A girl definitely needs her SPF, right? I really recommend this primer and it only retails for about $36 for a 27.5 ml primer. That can last you a long time too!

It definitely is one of my must haves in my makeup bag and those looking for that natural glow that seems to illuminate the skin of A-list celebrities, then this is the product for you!

Love,
S.

Statement jewelery has been the the favorite trend her for Spring/Summer - whether it’s on the red carpet, on the runway or in stores! Remember how gorgeous Angelina Jolie was at the 81st Annual Academy Awards?? Her black Elie Saab dress and her emerald jade jewelry by Lorraine Shwartz were just fantabulous! I don’t know about you, but nothing creates a statement more than that! Loved it!

So anyways, I know not everyone is lucky enough to purchase a 65 carat Colombian emerald ring from Lorraine Schwartz with matching drop earrings, but you might still be able to copy Angelina’s look for a much cheaper price:

It doesn’t matter what the price, with style, you just gotta “MAKE IT WORK!”

Love,
S.

MAC cosmetics ‘ latest collection is a collaboration with Hello Kitty, thus creating an explotion of wonderful, sassy, fun, twisted and decadent collection! During the launch of MAC Hello Kitty, designers were commissioned to create a dress inspired by MAC’s latest line.

The fabulous news that I’m bringing to you is, you can get a chance to win daily prizes at maccosmetics.com and better yet, be in the running to win the grand prize. InStyle readers also stand a chance to win MAC Hello Kitty inspired Tibi dress and loads of other MAC Cosmetics goodies!!

So what are you waiting for??

The contest runs from February 19th 2009 to March 31st 2009. You ‘ve got plenty of time to join the contest! However, only residents of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States are eligible to join. To join simply click HERE! Best of luck!

Love,
S.