faith + fashion

lately i've seen head wraps [for fashion purposes] 
worn everywhere. prints and patterns, wrapped 
elaborately, but to me she was an original. 
from a distance i spotted the hot pink fabric 
twisted above the crown of her head and down 
around her neck, and when i got closer she was 
even more stunning- a natural beauty. 
it was a simple reminder that sometimes 
less is more.

cheat sheet

wsj

just in case you missed spring '12 fashion week, here's the 

best cheat sheet to get caught up. the wall street 

journal's Off Duty section is my favorite saturday morning read.

valentino s/s 12

style.com

adding this to my hair "to do" list; this style is anything but new,
i just always forget how prety braids are.

beach hair

my secret summer weapon is bumble & bumble's surf spray.
the sea salt in it gives you that soft, matte beachy look
even when your in the concrete jungle.

spray and scrunch, or braid, spray, let it set then let it loose.

lips

styletto
retrofuturist true
new yolk city
airborne unicorn
mint to be

lime crime make up

ooh la la

we all know that nail polishes are not created equal, even after you've
spent your time and money at the salon they still manage to chip
[i smartened up and now do them myself] but
deborah lippmann polish has this weird staying power that makes it worth
shelling out what may seem a pricey 18 bucks for some nail paint.

the cherry on top are the fun shades like this glittery "ruby red
slipper" a cool alternative to your typical french red [it has a black base!].
and if this shade doesn't work, you can always opt for a "bad romance" with
a darker Gaga-inspired plum.