chapter one

Turning heads

  

Carlotta Oddi

We all know Anna Dello Russo is a fashion icon and trendsetter but check out her super cute assistant Carlotta Oddi! Loving her style and that bow tattoo is the cherry on top :)

Find out more about Carlotta..

http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/09/qa-carlotta-oddi-anna-dello-russos-assistant.html

Simple amazing products

I try to keep a minimal look but I am an absolute product junkie!! I have just about every shade of lipstick and eyeshadow you can think of but of course I only use about 2 or 3 of them. Whether its make-up or skincare, I somehow manage to just collect an array of products.

Here are a few of my favorite beauty must haves. Most of them you can just find at the drugstore or Sephora.  And an added bonus....nothing costs over $50! However, when I do experiment and find something that WORKS, price is really no object when it comes to my skin. Your face is the first thing people notice so its best to use products that are made with high quality ingredients. Be careful because most cheap mass production brands often dilute their contents with alcohol, water, parabens, detergents and other chemicals. Next time you shop, try to ignore the fancy packaging and marketing tools. Take a look at the ingredients and look into the history of the brand and read reviews. While everyone has different skin and reactions its smart to get a heads up on possible side effects and irritation. Do your research and look into what ingredients don't mix well with others. My skin tends to be super sensitive and reactive so I have to be really careful with what I use. And a final tip that just may save your life- coconut oil. eat it. tan with it. removes eye make-up, put in on your skin (I use only on my body, not face) and on your hair. It is truly the miracle elixir. 

First step in removing make-up and pre-clean your face. Extremely effective yet gentle enough to even remove eye make-up

An amazing gentle cleanser that doesn't dry out your skin but does leave it feeling fresh and clean

A few spritz of this after cleaning your face will give your skin an instant boost. Freshens and tones. Can also be used to set makeup. Gives a beautiful fresh dewy finish

LOVE this line and love this moisturizer! Gentle and packed with vitamins and antioxidants. If you have sensitive skin this is by far one of the best moisturizers I've found at a reasonable price

The best high SPF that is super lightweight. Mix a few drops with your moisturizer. 

this serum gel sinks right into your skin and instantly moisturizes, tighten and de-puffs. perfect under makeup

I use to be a Laura Mercier fan and thought no other tinted moisturizer would ever compare...until Nars came along!  It has a higher SPF and super lightweight with just enough coverage, I have made the permanent switch. Place a few drops all around face and smooth over like a moisturizer. You can also blend with a damp sponge if you want lighter coverage. Finish with a few dots of Burberry Fresh Glow on cheekbones and areas you want to highlight.

The BEST lip balm with SPF and sheer tint. Bit pricey but worth every penny

A lower price alternative that is equally amazing! With SPF 15 and sheer tint. L'Oreal color riche balm $5.99

warm and fuzzy

Love this entire look! The minty color is amazing. I was wearing my army green army jacket all last fall. This season I'm gonna soften the look and go for fuzzy boucle wool. The fuzzier the better!!

Disco Dreams...

 Mick and Jade

 Glamour at its finest...

Bianca Jagger is beyond gorgeous!!

The woman rode a HORSE into Studio 54. Now if that doesn't represent the glamour of the disco days I don't know what does!!

Patti Hansen

 Diane Von Furstenburg

Edie Sedgwick

Grace Jones and Pat Cleveland

  STUDIO 54

Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger 

The disco days of Studio 54 was a place where dreams became reality. I remember when I first moved out to NY in 2001 I experienced my own "disco days". People actually danced to the music. Places like Spa, Bungalow 8 and Pangea were the "hot" spots. I'm not sure if the glitz and glam wear off after awhile but I don't feel that same energy in nightlife these days. The mood and air has changed. Or perhaps I've changed. Something about the interaction of people has changed. We are too comfortable with our entourage to really go out there and explore and mingle with strangers. A perfect example would be the occasional eye fucking. You're having a totally boring conversation with this guy because his friend is talking to your friend so it would only be natural he talks to you. As he's mumbling away about some random bullshit you don't even know because you've blocked him out 2 minutes ago, some totally hot guy you saw earlier walks by and you eye fuck the shit outta each other. He stands there waiting for you to turn around and leave your boring conversation. Right at that moment you make a decision. Talk to this new stranger or stay chatting with this other boring stranger. This decision would change the following days ahead. This is how we make or break our destiny. Its that one split second decision that could change everything. I won't bother telling you what decision I made that night....

All White

These AW heels are much lower than I usually prefer...but they are sooo sexy on!!

Haze

I don't smoke and I am NOT a fan of smoking but something about the way it photographs is so damn sexy...

Now there's a ride!

image via jak&jil

Top Knot

Nicole Richie is so damn cute with her top knot bun! 

A top knot bun doesn't have to be perfect. In fact it looks best when messy!