Clean & Clear Spot Treatment

Clean & Clear's Advantage Acne Spot Treatment Gel clears visibly affecting acne after as little as four hours. Designed for as-needed use on acne-affected skin, not as a daily wash or treatment. This product normally runs at around $6 at various stores.

I love this product. This is definitely for people who get those annoying bumps from time to time! Just put it on your bump 1-3 times a day and it should clear up within one day. It's one of those products that I have to keep in my makeup bag. It's a product that I highly recommend. Ladies, nothing's more gross than caking makeup over a bump so do something about it and apply this product on your bump before you do the caking! ;)

Love always,

Ash

Jordans:Releasing Soon

Jordan heads are going to have a lot of shopping to do after Thanksgiving!

With buzz building up since July, the Air Jordan 13 "Flint" has received an official release date. They will be released on Friday, November 26th. The OG colorway makes its return marking its first release since 2005.

French Blue/University Blue-Flint Grey

$160

Also releasing on November 26th is Premio "Bin 23" Jordan VII. This is a very big release. This is a very sought out shoe that follows the "Bin 23" line of Jordan. The colorway was inspired by African art and Afropop. Thus, it has the weird colors and patters.This white/del sol-black-challenge red Air Jordan VII Retro Premio "Bin 23" pictured below will be hitting the shelves of a very select few Jordan Brand retailers in very limited quantities starting on Black Friday.

Retail pricing for this particular shoe is at $175.

Altitude Jordan XIII are being released on December 4th. They are the first of its kind, containing a dominate upper black with a altitude green sole.

Now prices for the Air Jordan Retro XIII Altitudes can go for between $250-$300.

The Air Jordan XIII Doernbecher is going to be released on December 11th. The uppers feature a varsity red colorway encompassing various textures, from cement print on the tow and heel panels to a unique monogram pattern that comprises the side panels and toe boc. The sneakers are further accented with a black collar, mid sole, tongue and laces. Throw in hints of silver outline details on the logo and clear gum soles, and these sneakers are sure to conjure up a lot of talk.

$125 (Instead of the originally reported $160)

One of the 'Big Three' Jordan retros headed for a late 2010 release is the Air Jordan XIII in White Black, and True Red. Unlike the other two also slated for a release-The Flint XIII (that is shown above) and Cool Grey XI-the White/True Red Thirteens are an original colorway that has never been re-issued. That fact alone should make this release one of the more memorable ones in recent memory simply because you don't see them around too often. It has been over a decade since we've seen these on shelves. They will be released on December 18th.

White Black and True Red

$160

Cool Grey Jordan XI will be released on December 23th. This particular shoe releasing is going to have people going crazy. It has been retro'd since its first release in 2000. Just like the Space Jam releasing in 2009, people are going to be willing to stand in long lines for this shoe as well. The XI is probably the most sought after Jordan shoe.

(No set price)

White/Cement Jordan III is decked out in white leather, the shoe famously sports a fire red Jump man on the tongue and cement grey elephant print on the ankle and toe. This is a classic Jordan that people go crazy over. Last released in 2003, you can expect to see this iconic sneaker return to stores as part of Jordan's Spring 2011 line in February. This is going to be a huge release with hundreds of people anticipating the release date. This shoe is not ex centric and goes well will nearly anything that you wear.  

There is no set price yet but they went for $100 in 2003.

That's it for now!

Jordan lovers, yall better start saving your money!

Love always,

Ash

*Dedicated to my cousin, Seoj*

Trending:Leather Jacket

The classic leather jacket:

 A must have this season. It seems like this fashion trend has been trending since the '50's! It's just so edgy, and it can complete any look.

Whitney Port walks through the city with a downtown-cool jacket.

Mary-Kate Olsen dresses down a bright body-con dress with a bomber-style jacket.

Kim Kardashian looking great in her leather jacket and denim combo. I love those motor cross bebe jeans paired with her cropped leather jacket.

If anyone can do effortless sexy chic, it's Halle Berry. Spotted looking striking in this street chic look--leather jacket with structured shoulders, denim skirt and aviator shades.

Rihanna's always wearing the latest trends but with a little twist. I love this Keith Haring inspired motorcycle jacket.

Leather jackets are always good and have been in style for such a long time that I don't see it ever going out of style. This would be a great investment for your closet!

Love always,

Ash

Trending:Leopard

"On a wispy scarf or a daring dress, leopard-print makes a fierce fashion statement."--FashionLove

Leopard is one of the hottest trends for fall. Everyone from Hilary Duff to Rachel Bilson to Keri Hilson is wearing leopard print items on pretty much everything. Dresses, shoes, pants, bags, and beyond. That's why I'm posting this blog on HOW TO leopard-ize every aspect of your outfit, inspired by the leopard-print styles worn by celebrities.

As far as clothes go, we love the look of short leopard dresses, as seen on Chloe Sevigney at HBO's post-Emmy party in Los Angeles. Convert a party-style long-sleeve mini dress for work or school by pairing it with thick wool tights. And if you dig Chloe's look--then Oasis' Leopard Print Dress is the perfect scoop neck for you ($87.43, http://www.debenhams.com/)

Keri Hilson wore a sexier blue mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana. To score her look, try Motel's Leopard Print Bandeau Dress ($50.55, http://www.asos.com/).

Keri Hilson loves leopard! I love her top in the picture above. Leopard print is easily worn the WRONG way but she does a great job in keeping it simple and classy. She was also spotted wearing a leopard top to the So Kodak launch in New York. If you crave an oversize leopard shirt, try one of these three-quarter options by T-Bags ($170, http://www.net-a-porter.com/) and Mango ($63.86, http://www.asos.com/).

More interested in wearing printed bottoms? Let's talk leopard leg wear! Now, I haven't decided if I'm a fan of animal print leggings but I have realized that it has become a huge trend. Miley Cyrus was seen wearing a pair in Los Angeles recently, and Hilary Duff wore Revecca Minkoff's Beetle Juice Leopard Jeans hanging around Los Angeles as well. For leopard printed pants, Hue makes a great pair ($25.00, http://www.barenecessities.com/) of leggings that are dark enough to wear with all fall gem tones.

If you're not into wearing leopard print clothing, try a leopard print scarf. They are a huge trend and have been for quite some time. They do a great job in completing any look! Anyone who doesn't have a leopard scarf, GO COP ONE!

P.S <3

These trends can be found at Forever 21, H&M and many other stores that can be found at most malls.

Love Always,

Ash

 

Hot or Not!

The MTV Europe Music Awards were held in Madrid last Sunday. While many of the fashions were hits, there were a lot of misses!  

The beautiful Eva Longoria was the host and she had thirteen costume changes throughout the show. Out of all her outfits, her Georges Hobelka dress was my absolute favorite.

Check out the heels, love love love them.

Eva Longoria has the cutest petite body! Her style is one of my favorite of all celebrities. 

Another one of my favorites was Clara Alonso's dress. She looks gorgeous in this little black dress. I am a huge fan of simple black dresses with a little asymmetrical hint to them.

Rihanna's performance was awesome, as always but I also loved her fitted white dress. It looked great on her. She would've been better off wearing this dress on the red carpet instead of the horrible "bird" dress that she wore!

Onto a few "misses" of the night.

Katy Perry is stunning regardless of what she wears but I am left confused after seeing her in certain outfits from the night. I understand that celebrities like to be "different" these days. After all, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj have made that perfectly clear with the outrageous outfits that they have worn to various award shows. But I don't understand the point! Sometimes it irritates me that these beautiful women try so hard to stand apart from the rest of the female celebrities but end up making themselves look really bad. Katy Perry and Rihanna are two others that add to this weird trend in the fashion amongst today's hottest female music vixens.

I am in no way a fan of Ke$ha! Even though Ke$ha has no sense of style, I am still stunned at what she was wearing. Who in their right mind would wear what she has on?! I am confused by the entire outfit and it was definitely the worst outfit that I saw that night.

Miley Cyrus is another celebrity who's style I have never been a fan of. All I'm going to say about the dress that she has on is--Amish meets Pilgrim!

I love Rihanna but I must say that she looks like she's drowning in the fabric of her dress. When I look at this dress I think of a huge bird with a ton of feathers! If I were Rihanna or better yet, her stylist--I would have picked a dress with a little less "Hi, I'm a bird." written all over it! But on a serious note, I do like the design that is incorporated in her dress and the color is pretty but I would have made the fabric look a little less fluffy! 

Love always,

Ash



Love:Boys With Style

HELLO BOYS,

If you haven’t accepted the concept that girls want a guy who can dress--GRASP the concept right now! Nothing is more appealing than having a guy who has at least a little sense of style. Now, we all know that skinny jeans and v-necks have been in-style for quite some time but guess what? THEY’RE STILL IN STYLE! Pair up a pair of Skinny Jeans or Khaki Pants with a v-neck. But don’t stop there! To all the guys who think that just wearing a v-neck in 50 degree weather or below is enough—you’re insane! Don’t be stupid! Put on a cardigan (solid or striped) to give your outfit a more fall/winter look. (I have to admit: I am a cardigan junky) I think they look classic on both guys and girls. If it gets a little too cold outside for just a cardigan, throw on a bubble vest or a jacket. Leather and Cargo styled jackets are hot right now. They come in a variety of colors and styles.

This Fall 2010 we are seeing a lot of STRIPES and of course, PLAID! 

Now--Onto Celebs:

   Jay Z always has a very classic look going and I love it. Other celebrities who's styles that I love are  Pharrell and Justin Timberlake. They all have a style that is not too difficult for an everyday guy to follow.

To anyone that knows me knows that I absolutely love Trey Songz. With the help from his crew of stylist, they have made him into a fashion icon in the music industry. I love the jackets, vests & boots that he always has on.

TIP:

 Heritage H&M and Urban Outfitters are three great stores for guys to shop at. The styles are always up to date and the clothes are affordable.

Love Always,
Ash

 

Bare Essentials

Bare Essentials is by far the best product that I have ever put on my face. I would recommend this product for anyone regardless of what skin type they have. This makeup gives you a flawless look without "caking". I always wanted to find a powder which would give me full coverage but look natural at the same time. Bare Essential does a fabulous job in doing this! Not only does it give me a great coverage but it stays on all day. I only touch up once throughout the day and all I do is swirl the Bare Essential brush over my face. I would highly recommend this product. I have used this product for six years and I don't plan on switching to a different brand. When buying this product make sure you buy the starter kit which includes two shades of Bare Minerals, 1 Mineral Veil Finishing powder, 1 Warmth All Over Face Color, 1 Handy Buki Brush, 1 Flawless Application Face Brush, 1 Maximum Color Concealer Brush, and if you buy the starter kit on http://bareescentuals.com/ you will receive 4 bonus gifts. These gifts include 1 Bare Essentials Flawless Definition Mascara, 1 Precision Concealer Brush, 1 Limited Edition Refillable Mirrored Compact With Brush, and 1 How To-DVD (This shows you how to apply the makeup) You will receive all of this for $59.98. If you buy each product separately, it is a $210 value.

Here are a few BEFORE and AFTER photos of women who use Bare Essentials.

As you can see, this product just gives you a natural glow with max coverage!

Here's a video explaining the product a little bit more in depth and you can see personal experiences that people have had with this product.

http://bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Experience-realStoriesDetail?storyID=LeeAnn%20C

Love Always,
Ash