Beauty Tip: Maintaining your Gel Manicure

Gel Manicure's are the best way to keep your nail color chip free and shiny for 2 to 3 weeks. Recently there have been warnings about the UVA oven that you have to place your hands in for the color to dry. UVA rays can cause our skin to age. Great news, you do not have to give up gel manicures! As a prep step before you go to get your nails fancy, moisturise your hands with a lotion with SPF. Skin is skin, so if you put SPF on your face, make sure your hand cream has SPF in it as well . Our hands are one of the places that can show our age so lets keep our hands smooth and pretty!

Look For Less: Gucci Spring 2011 Shoes

[Looks from Gucci Spring 11]

This Winter the weather has me looking forward to the warmth and bright colors of spring. I don't know how many of you are willing to pay the price for Gucci Versace Spring 2011 RTW collection is full of gorgeous jewel tones have will make you the gem shoes but I've found a great alternative via Topshop for the savy shoppers! Why pay more?

Gucci Kelis Suede Sandals $795 (top)

Topshop Logan Blue Suede Sandals $160.00

Designer Profile: Reem Acra

I got the fantastic opportunity to meet notable fashion designer Reem Acra last weekend. Reem was born in the middle east and has an immaculate eye for European fashion. She got her first big break when she cut up her mothers finest tablecloth into a dress which then got noticed by a fashion editor at a party and the editor pushed her to attend FIT. She then became an exchange student in Paris, while studying abroad she had a high profile socialite friend who asked her to design her wedding dress. The dress got rants and raves reviews and in a split second Reem joined the bridal industry. Ms. Acra also designs RTW with a European flavor which is feminine and sophisticated. She is now one of my favorite designers and it was a pleasure to meet her.

A New Direction

Hello all, It is I, Renee, I'm not dead! I had to place Myssi D on hold for awhile to keep up with other events in the pursuit of my fashion career. I am now a make-up artist and stylist (of course) .Here's a sneak peak over the weekend I worked on a project with Haute Glamour and I worked with up and coming Designer Cody Sai for looks for his Spring2010 Collection. Check them both out. Much more to come because I've got a lot cooking, its just that it's difficult to find the time to post everything w/o a laptop. I miss everyone and all of the great bloggers I 've been fortunate to come across. Stay Flyy.

-x0x0 Renee

American Apparel FACTORY FLEA MARKET SALE

AA IS HAVING A HUGE SALE! PRICES STARTING AS LOW AS $2!.. YES TWO DOLLARS! CLICK THE POSTER FOR DETAILS.

Lanvin Look for Less!

Lanvin Satin Pump $498
Top Shop Lauren Pump $135

Image Of The Day

Girls with red soled high heeled shoes pose for a photograph on the second day of Royal Ascot 2009 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2009 in Ascot, England.
- they're rockin' their CB'S!

Fashion News: Pat Field Won't Return to SATC

As the Sex in The City sequel is in the works, a huge chunk of the production is missing, beloved stylist Patrica Field who has worked on the show since it's creation. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker wanted the film to reflect the economic climate but Field ain't having it. "I don't use the recession as a reference for my creativity" says Field. I guess "Ressionista" isn't in the girl's Vocab. I hope Pat reconsiders.

SOURCE: ZIMBIO

Beauty Break: Artistry Lip Color

After weeks of searching I finally found the perfect sheer Red lip color! It goes on smooth and makes my lips feel super soft. A friend of mine referred me to the Artistry brand. I've always wanted to wear red lipstick but every time I put it on no matter what shade I felt like a hooker from the 1990's. MAC was to thick for my liking so I was really happy when I received my package. Check them out HERE.

What I'm Wearing:

Artistry® essentials lip shine (Vivacious) )

Emma Watson in Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue snatched up Actress Emma Watson for their August issue. This may be the best Editorial I've seen in Teen Vogue. I was at stage where I felt as if I was too old for Teen Vogue but the stylists have redeemed themselves! Emma looks so mature and chic! Take Notes!

Style Diary: 5/24/09

What I'm Wearing:
H&M Dress
Club Monaco Belt
Ralph Lauren tights
Cynthia Vincent Suede Pumps

Buy of the Day: American Apparel

I am a fan of dresses. Short and tight, long, poofy, I LOVE them all. American Apparel has released their sweetheart mesh dress in different prints for $50.00. The rainbow splatter is my favorite, it reminds me of the sweat tops my mom used to wear in the 90's. Who's loving it?

Street Style: I, I, Captain

Meet Kendra, a 22 year old freelance photographer originally from NY who I had to stop her because her style was on point. "I would describe it as "Cheap and Chic", you know, like Moschino!" she says describing her style.
She wears: American Apparel lame leggingsAmerican Apparel shiny duffel bag Doc Marten 8-eye boots and avintage sailor inspired button down.Look out NYC, I've got my camera! I'll be watching you!

Looks To Love: AKA

Once in awhile I find a collection where I like EVERYTHING. AKA has plenty of pretty dresses that are perfect for spring and summer whether your from NYC, a southern belle, or a Cali girl. Grab these up from Gilt Groupe ASAP because deals like this sell out in a few hours! Click here to join the Groupe, or click on the banner on the left side of the page.
AKA NEW YORKFrom left to right,1.Silk Batik Dress $298 $1182.Wool Printed Scarf $139 $583.Silk Taj Dress $348 $1384.Silk Aztec Embroidered Dress $325 $1285.Silk Flutter Bib Dress $298 $1186.Silk Cluster Jeweled Dress $368 $138

Look Of The Day: Molly Simmers

Actress Molly Simms attended the 13th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani in NYC wearing a shocking pink sequined mini dress. I'm not sure who designed it but I love the color. I also like Molly's choice of a nude peep toe pump. The color compliments her outfit without trying too hard.

Street Style: Gucci'd Out

I had to stop this style maven. He looked fantastic wearing black Gucci Loafers and carried an all leather Gucci bag. Get INSPIRED!

Meester gets cheeky!

Actress Leighton Meester arrived at the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards held in Cali wearing a uber sexy and unique cut out dress by Spanish designer Emilio De La Morena. The transparency leaves little to the imagination, and I love it! I could also see Amber Rose wearing a piece like this. I'm also impressed by Leightion's choice of shoes the purple booties complement the edginess of this outfit better than any black Christian Louboutin's around.

When bad clothes happen to good people

J. Hud is in bad shape, style shape that is. Read my commentary over @ Black Style Central

Looks to Love: June Ambrose

Stylist to the stars, June Ambrose serves up major style. She wears:

Gaultier Leather Dress
Club Monaco Scarf
YSL Tribute Pumps
Prada Socks
Marc Jacobs Bag
Francois Pinton Glasses

Style Commander: Rihanna

Rihanna continues to amaze me. I post about her style more than any celebrity she may even get her own section of the site. Here she's pictured out and about in NYC. Rihanna understands details. Details like rolling her cuffs or a jeweled collar on a jacket, or even the accessories she chooses adds ounces of style at a time.