first day of summer

hogarth straw hat $70
h&m sunglasses $6
f21 floral wedges $31
OTIS & MACLAIN mae crop tee $88
orange scallop shorts $50
Proenza Schouler Extra Large PS1 $2,350
kenneth cole necklace $38
rings: modeschmuck leaf ring $10, disney couture tinkerbell 3 part ring $50, club manhattan double cross ring $26

caramel hues

in the mood to lighten everything up.
on days when i feel too fat to wear skinny jeans or leggings, i usually go with a loose flowy dress. it hides everything i don't want people to see.


dress: h&m
shoes: steve madden
necklace & arm band: f21
double finger ring: boutiqued
hair: by scarlet
[she did an amazing job dying my hair!]

who's closet would i raid --

DUH -- none other than the olsen twins, olivia palermo and my ultimate fave, nicole richie.

all three make fashion look so easy and effortless. everything they put together looks amazing on them. please let me borrow your closets for like ONE DAY, thanks!

my 40 days and 40 nights are donezo

coffee a la gala

balenciaga bag and thrifted cross ring

uniqlo cardy

f21 leopard booties

coffee never tasted SO GOOD.

oh, mother chucker.

oh chuck, you hurt so good.

jo's spotlight: natasha dressler

natasha dressler

i got the pleasure of meeting natasha at our monday through friday GRIND in irvine. i'm so happy to have gotten to know her on a more personal level cause she is AH MAY ZINGG! she's a fabulous make up artist and has worked during LA fashion week, on many editorial shoots and celebs!



SO! what inspired you to become a make up artist?
as a little girl i would watch my mom put on her chanel makeup and i would just stare. i did art growing up so i always loved painting and color theory. i like mixing colors the average person would NEVER mix together. (one of my favs is flamingo pink and lime green..)

what are the perks of doing make up for celebrities?
you get your name out there. people look at you and go "wow you've done HER makeup!?" ....YUP! its also fun to be involved in the fashion industry and see fashion forward events

who is your fave celebrity that you've worked on?
Lydia Hearst - socialite/model. Richie Rich (formerly of Heatherette) roller skated her up to me @ LA Fashion week. She was super sweet and very humble




what are top 5 make up must haves that every girl needs?

1: Smashbox Cosmetics: Photo Finish Foundation Primer [$36-$42]
There are many ways to look flawless and this is one of them...trust me. Not gonna lie, I'm a late night girl SO falling asleep with my makeup on happens. This product pioneered all the "primers" you see on the market. Trust me, the other ones suck. This product is a cosmetic grade of silicone so its not only light weight but floats over your pores...aka IT WONT CLOG YOUR PORES LADIES!!! How awesome is that?! There are 8 different types of primer to address any issues with your skin. This product is used by countless celebrities and trust me; once you use it you're going to be ADDICTED!!

2: Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation [$68]
Used by Angelina Jolie and the cast of True Blood this product is unreal. Its a gel, light-weight foundation that makes your skin look like a cherub angel. I love to apply it with my fingers on top of my Smashbox primer and a little dab goes a LONG way. The foundation is costly but save your pennies, its worth it!!

3: Tom Ford Lipstick [$45]
OMG-if you haven't tried it then do yourself a favor and do it. The lipstick is light weight, hydrating and just gorgeous. "Cherry Lush" will be the most beautiful blood red and "Blush Nude" gives you that sexy nude pout. Rachael Zoe is DEF a fan and as she says "SHUT IT DOWN!"

4: Dior Show Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum (and mascara base) [$28]
Ok, this is unreal. This product combs through your lashes, curls them, makes them look longer AND helps them grow?! Get out of here! While this is on your lashes the serum goes through to condition, help keep the curl AND grow! I promise you after using this for a week you'll see a huge difference. Its definitely a different product than most of us are used to but trust me its worth it!

5: Garnier Nutrisse Cosmetic Wipes [$7]
These wipes are a lot cheaper than the MAC cosmetic ones and in my opinion much better. These wipes are oil free and remove all your makeup! They smell great and do not irritate the skin. Hey, when you blow all your money on the cosmetics I've recommended above you need something a little more reasonable, right?

describe your style in 3 words.
gothic/lolita - urban - classic. i love the color black, i love nike sneakers & designer purses/sunglasses



any upcoming projects in the works?
just finished a shoot with Julz the Huntress (http://www.facebook.com/julzth) an AMAZING up and coming performer/rapper/singer/dancer. Lots of weddings and more shoots!



check out more of natasha's work here
follow her on twitter: @MakeupTipsByNat

4.18.11 QOTD

"Girls have a bad habit of holding on for too long. Guys have a bad habit of letting go too easily."

word.

nine to five chic

fave colors to put together: neutrals and tans. can't go wrong.


now altogether.. and add a vignette

[f21 aviators + ring + belt, boutiqued top, zara pants, aldo shoes, h&m bag, marc by marc watch]

my amazing co-worker/make-up artist natasha decided to walk up this hill behind my office to take photos! it was a nifty idea at first because the view was great until i realized walking up a hill in 4-inch heels is a lot easier than going back down!! if she didn't hold my hand and walk me down, i probably would've rolled my way down!!

access group media: japan fundraiser

[urban outfitters blazer, boutiqued top, bdg denim, bakers peyton pumps, marc by marc jacobs watch]

a lot of people came dressed up for the event, which made it pretty festive!

imking teamed up with red cross and made stickers for donations

$5 donation gets you an awesome sticker!

the best carrot cupcake i've ever had!!

everyone was watching the karate fight

there was a painting competition and the little girl that painted the very last painting won! so cute and so talented!

thanks to access group media for throwing an amazing event!

entertainment of the night: mister ryan brit of IMKING fails his ninja test.

iPad2 fun!

i

want

my

iPad

2

NOW!

because life goes on and everyday is a new beginning

[ark&co cardy, f21 necklace + denim, madison bleu clutch, jessica simpson dany]

what i'm learning is that life goes on, whether i'm ready to or not. everything happens for a reason and i'm completely putting faith in the fact that things will fall into place when they're meant to.



attended Paul's "One for Soundproof" Birthday @ Crosby and it's just a constant reminder that life is short, so live with no regrets and don't be afraid to live. i will always love our dim sum lunches and tastea trips. you will always and forever be in my heart.

todays details

[easy peasy outfit choice: boutiqued long dress, guess denim jacket, f21 leopard wedge booties + aviators, bakers long ring/f21 studded rings, h&m purse]

thank you n.dressler for being an awesome paparazzi!

new favorite

via

i seriously think this is one of the best outfits i've seen on khloe!
gucci jumpsuit
christian louboutin david delfin suede and leather pumps
balenciaga envelope clutch

she looks so hot.. and i totally want to steal the loubs and b.clutch!!

MPD: San Antonio, TX

location: san antonio, tx [on the riverwalk]
reason: first official business trip [WOOT!]

[f21 tee & skinnies, aldo wedges, dita glasses, marc by marc jacobs watch, f21 studded rings & "love" bracelet, noir pyramid ring, h&m bag]

[h&m knitted top, f21 feather earrings + "love" bracelet, aldo wedges, thrifted sunglasses, noir pyramid ring]






san antonio was fun but i wish i had more time to explore all the tourist attraction spots! the food was great and the locals were amazingly nice. i wouldn't mind going back to san antonio for a mini vacay in the future.

bits & pieces of inspiration

inspire me, motivate me, move me.