"Let No Love Fall Victim to Circumstance"

I recently watched a breathtaking movie called "Circumstance" - thanks to Netflix! I have been wanting to watch "Circumstance" for a while and finally got the chance to do so last week. The movie is about two Iranian women existing in a stringent cultural reality that doesn't fully permit them to be themselves (I think we can all relate to this dilemma at some point in our lives). The story beautifully unfolds at the perfect pace, allowing the viewer to catch every glare, every touch, every glance, and every intricacy. The two young women fall deeply in love, but must go out of their way to repress their feelings amidst other looming family and societal issues. Go and get this movie, watch it and let me know how you like it!

 

How amazing is this photo?? I love the masculine look on women!

 

Beyonce

I've heard some good comments and some bad comments about Beyonce's Givenchy haute couture gown at last night's Met Gala. Personally, I LOVED it! Beyonce is daring, bold, and is always commanding attention. The dress she wore appropriately does the same. Why would we expect anything less of Queen B? She wore the artsy, revealing dress extremely well. And it is the Met Gala... an event like this calls for DRAMA : )

(Courtesy of fabsugar.com)

Fashion Inspiration

Look at these shoes!! Prada's "smoking" heels are too cute! Artsy and fun; love it. For about $890 you can own a pair : )

 

 

(courtesy of Sea of Shoes)

Hello again!

Hey everyone! I've been M.I.A. for about a month! SO sorry!! Between being on vacation, Easter/Passover and work stuff, I've been super, super busy. New posts coming tonight : )

xoxo,

Alessandra 

Caviar Manicure by Ciaté

Nail trends over the past few years have been crazy. Long gone are the days of a simple french mani and pedi. While browsing fashionista.com I came across a post about the new DIY Caviar Manicure by Ciaté. I am still a little unsure about whether I will partake in this trend, which will soon be available at Sephora. What do you think?

Events!

Lady Bloggers Fashion and Beauty Social

Location: It's Vintage Darling 

3423 14th Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20010-3490

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Cost: $7 in advance and $10 at the door

  

This event will feature mini makeovers, hordourves, wine, and 20% off of your purchase just for the night.

HOUSE OF ELOISE TEA TIME TRUNK SHOW

(text from official press release)

Who: House of Eloise Vintage

What: House of Eloise Tea Time Trunk Show

When: March 18,2012 5:30-8pm

Where: Marvin

2007 14^th St NW

Washington, DC

( Green Line U street/ Cardozo metro)

Why: To offer clients a selection of high end vintage, while enjoying a fashionable atmosphere

RSVP: www.HouseofEloiseTeaTimeTrunkShow.eventbrite.com

On Sunday March 18 enjoy an evening of leisure and vintage shopping with House Of Eloise Vintage at Marvin Restaurant in DC. An exclusive event filled of libations and threads, patrons will enjoy cupcakes from Sprinkles and Sweet Treats while viewing pieces of Leanne Woodley's vintage collection. Fashion lovers can enjoy the pulsating sounds of Marvin while sipping the special-tea drink for the night, Eloise tea. RSVP is preferred.

 

 Highly respected in both the Washington and New York fashion community, House of Eloise is known for high end vintage pieces from Thierry Mugler to Dior. Since launching in January 2011, the company has expanded its influence from America to the European market. Eloise represents the woman Woodley seeks to buy for the, self empowered, independent, and stylish. A stylish way to end the weekend, attendees of the event will receive an exclusive gift, tailored with the House of Eloise client in mind. 

(pics courtesy of House of Eloise Vintage)

glitter.

I love the little bottle of joy that came in my Birchbox this month. The new Essie Luxeffects collection is gorgeous! 

I am usually not one for flashy nail colors... I like soft pinks, nudes, and dark blues and blacks. Yea, I'm pretty boring when it comes to nails... But surprisingly this glittery polish looked amazing on. AND, if you're like me and aren't really that great at giving yourself the perfect manicure, this polish allows some room for (minor) error. Unlike regular polish, it doesn't have to go on perfectly to resemble a salon manicure. 

The color I'm sporting now is the "a cut above" shade (shattered pink diamond glitz).