Reblog: Femme Fashionista Must Have: BCBG Max Azria Dresses

Our femme fashionista must have pick this month is BCBG Max Azria dresses. The famous bandage dress has been the “It” dress for the past few years. Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Ashley Simpson has been pictured wearing dresses from Max Azria. These dresses are for the fit and fabulous for sure and are better known as Hervé Léger by Max Azria. Make no mistake this super sexy dress will show off all of your curves. Below are some celebrities that wore the dress best.

Wearing her Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress to the launch of her perfume in Germany, Katy Perry wore one of the more classic designs. The warp dress crossed the singers’ famous bust elegantly and cinched her figure down to her knees. Perry is known for choosing outrageous outfits, but this look was toned down and perfect. We love the lavender.

Jessica Szohr wore her BCBG to a Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last year. The former gossip girl looked stunningly fit in the black cut out and mesh form fitting dress. The daring sheer fabric on the mid section add another level of sex appeal to this otherwise simple dress.

Kim Kardashian wore this form fitting Hervé Léger by Max Azria to a Las Vegas opening. The super sexy dress is quite intricate with a nude underlay with black detailing on top. The knee length dress hugs her figure straight down to the knees. This dress from the spring 2011 collection was definitely made for Kim.

Katherine McPhee turned heads in her Hervé Léger by Max Azria nude bandage dress in New York. McPhee’s slender body looked great in the barely there dress. A+ for Katherine for looking super sexy post her American Idol days.

Britney Spears wore a Hervé Léger by Max Azria design to Wango Tango music concert last year. The super fit celebrity looked super sexy in the hot pink maze print strapless wrap dress. We really love how Britney has cleaned up in the past year and a half. We’re so team Britney.

We’re a fan of Brooklyn Decker in her pink Hervé Léger by Max Azria worn at the ESPY awards. The dress doesn’t fit the thin supermodel as tight as it does some of the other celebrities we’ve seen, but she is really filling out the top of the dress well. The tank dress look works for the beautiful blonde.

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Reblog - Exclusive Look: WikiFashionista.com Street Style Video Contest Winner Zoe B. Shows Us Her Swag

Look whose winning fashionistas! Zoe B. is coming to you from Century City, CA where she’s giving you an inside exclusive look at the newest fashion goodies she’s added to her wardrobe. Zoe selected some stylish fashion accessories from, Handbag Heaven, Affordable Scarves, Sunglass Warehouse and Shiekh Shoes. Check out the video of Zoe rocking her grand prize winnings in the video. And, below is a review on the items Zoe B. chose from the sponsors of the WikiFashionista.com street style video contest as well. Don’t forget to keep checking back for new street style videos at wikifashionista.com, where we speak to real girls, wearing real fashion, in real-time.

Retro Style Black Sunglasses

Starting from head to toe, Zoe selected the SW Retro Style Black Sunglasses with smoked lenses from Sunglass Warehouse. This ultra cool website is where the smart fashionistas go to get the hottest luxury inspired sunglasses for less. Nothing burns more than to scratch, break or lose and expensive pair of shades. And let’s face it, we all have done it at one time or another, which is why owning luxury accessories, can leave you feeling more grief than chic. Zoe’s Ray-ban inspired sunglasses would cost her a lot more than the similar Retro shades she’s wearing in the video.

Amanda Circle Scarf

Zoe selected the Amanda Circle Scarf in Red, because that’s her favorite color. As seen in the video, the infinity scarf double loops casually around the neck creating a layered look. The thing that is so attractive about infinity scarves is its versatility. You can also wear it as a shrug, through the arms and around the neck. You can also wear it more Beverly Hills chic by lacing one end through the other around the neck. There’s really an infinite amount of possible ways to wear this piece.

Jamie Buckle Satchel

Next, Zoe scored the Jamie Buckle Satchel from our friends at Handbag Heaven. Zoe is currently a working college student, so naturally she selected a handbag for a fashionista on the go that will accommodate her school necessities and transition nicely to a work setting. The Jamie Buckle Satchel has two front strap closures and turn lock claps to keep the contents of the bag secure. The two toned color block Tan/Olive handbag also has handy long shoulder strap, which gives a chic messenger bag look to it.

Fantasik Wedges

Last but certainly not least, Zoe went with the Fantasik High Heel Wedges in black courtesy of Shiekh Shoes. Judging by her video response, Zoe absolutely loves these ultra high platform wedges with color block heel. We love the edgy thick straps and sexy peep toe front. The Fantasik Wedges will add 5 ½ inches to your current height, so if you’re the kind of fashionista that loves to be super high like Zoe then Shiekh Shoes has what you’re looking for.

Using Bobbi Brown Cosmetics for Making Your Makeup

Makeup artists often mess up whatever cosmetic they buy especially if they are simply starting up, this was simply the case in my part. Having a complete kit is of course necessary and what I need was something that would work for anyone. I thought that buying the most expensive cosmetics was the deal but this was something that I have proven to be false. Buying the most expensive products out there isn’t the best at all despite paying for a high price. I soon discovered that Bobbi Brown cosmetics are the best and are also available but for the first ones I bought I had to do something about it.

But what a blessing in disguise it was when I realized that most of the expensive cosmetics I bought were un-wearable, I learned how to make them wearable. Tossing out the wrong cosmetics was not an option but being able to enhance skin tones made it all worthwhile. So why don’t you let me show you how to go around wrong cosmetics?

If you have bought the wrong shade, you don’t have to go crazy and throw them out.
For foundation that are too light or too pink then you can warm it up with deep bronzing powder or even gel. You can practice with your face and make use of what bronzer you have in your arsenal.
However, if the shade is just a bit slightly off then you can dust powder bronzer onto your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin then blend well. If in case that you require a deeper tone, I suggest to mix a small amount of the foundation into your palm with a drop of a gel bronzer.

When it comes to too dark foundations, it may be quite unsolvable but you can try to dilute the color by mixing it with a tint-less moisturizer in your hand before applying. If that didn’t work then you may just have to give it away or save it for the summer or it just may not work.

For blushes that are quite bright then learn how to layer properly. Apply a rather neutral one first then add a brighter color on top to give yourself just a little pop of color. On the other hand of blushes that are dull, do exactly the same thing as mentioned for blushes that are bright. Apply a less lively blush then a layer of a livelier one.

Designs of Oakley Boots

Today we may say that Oakley Boots are not only good for soldiers, nevertheless, ordinary people, like us, also benefit from this kind of shoes especially during cold weather or when you do some hiking or camping.

Some of the Oakley boots that you can really trust when it comes to providing you a protection are the following:

1. Oakley SI Assault, is one of the great buy. It is a military inspired boots. It has a black waterproof full-grain leather uppers and cordura uppers for comfort and support. These boots feature a single pull speed lacing system and the gusseted tongue blocks out debris. The lightweight and responsible PU footbed and midsole create a comfortable environment for feet and the high abrasion advanced polymer give you the utmost in traction and durability;

2. The All Mountain LT hiking boots, a great pair of hiking boots. These boots have a polyurethane footbed which keeps you comfortable as the waterproof, full grain leather upper protects you from the elements. It has a great high traction rubber sole to keep you gripped on all surfaces, including muddy slopes, slippery rocks, and wet branches and logs. These boots will help you focus on the beautiful surroundings around you and will keep you feeling comfortable all day long;

3. The Nail boot is a great design with some streetwear appeal. These boots feature full grain leather, nubuck, and microfiber trim for comfort and durability that you can count on;

4. If you are a car racer, then go for the Oakley race boots. These boots are SPI 3.3/5 and Formula One FIA approved professional grade racing footwear;

5. Desert boots for a great pair of waterproof boots; and

6. The over-the-ankle-boot which is a must have for the military man. It has ergonomically optimized geometry with enhanced load-bearing stability.

You can buy this kind of shoes everywhere, anywhere. You can go and look at department store or even visit some websites.

Footwear specialists elaborated three critical success factors of Oakley Boots that let them stand out from the crowd. First of all, Oakley Boots are number 1 in majority states of the US. These boots excel in quality and nowadays people prefer quality over quantity since there are already hundreds of known and unknown brands available in the market.

Second, since Oakley boots are used by the officials of US Armed forces, they have been created a sense of admiration and sacrifice. A number of citizens have asked that if these boots were ever lower in quality, had US Government allowed their military forces to wear these boots? The answer is of course "No" because when it comes to outdoor footwear, there is no other name than the Oakley boots.

Third and the last reason of its significance is the price, service level, design and comfortably they have promised to their customers that the company is fulfilling for a number a years.

Where to buy the best Leopard pumps

If you are looking for meld of a cute, chic and a real fashion statement style and want to bring out your wild side, then, think of shoes with animal’s prints; think of Leopard pumps- a classic shoe style for every situations.

Leopard pumps will surely transform any woman into a sexy kitten. The heels can add sizzle to your suits and dresses. Leopard print pumps are attention-getters. Wearing them conveys confidence, elegance and power.

Pumps give your ankles definition and create a slimmer silhouette. Pumps give your ankles definition and create a slimmer silhouette. It is also slightly formal so you can wear it to work, to an official function or even for a casual shopping trip.

So, if you are one of those girls who want to show off a wild pumps, you must know where to buy these chic leopard pumps.

We all know the internet is a great place to source these wonderful shoes. You may be able to buy your shoes directly from a designer’s online store. These designers choose to work with customers directly. You will find on their sites the collection of their footwear and a size guide. You may even learn more about the shoe than if you were dealing with a retail store. Jimmy Choo, for instance, sells his Lewis leopard print pumps online. When you purchase the shoes from him, he includes a felt pouch. He advises clients to keep the shoes in a pouch when they are not wearing them.

Since leopard pumps never go out of style, another way to buy is thru Online Vintage Stores. Retro boutiques often sell them in uncommon styles. The heels may be authentically vintage or replicas of an original design. For example, Etsy has a retro section where you can find leopard print pumps. The heels listed on the site are truly vintage shoes. You can find replicas from online stores, as well. Baby Girl Boutique has a pair of Cutiepie Leopard Print Pumps that would go well with Rockabilly outfits. These shoes look vintage without having the worn out appearance that can mar vintage shoes.

You may also find leopard pumps on some Finer Department stores such as Macy’s and Nordstroms. Both stores are national chains that have locations in various cities. You may also find leopard print pumps in their shoe departments. These retail outlets have websites where you can purchase the shoes. They have designer heels such as Ivanka Trump ‘Pinkish’ Platform Pump and Enzo Angiolini’s Farrel Pumps. Other designers likewise sell their shoes through these popular retail stores.

Now, that you know on where to buy a good pair of your leopard pumps. It would be even better if you have the ideas on the Sexy leopard pumps for a price under $30. Some of these are the following

1. Sam and Libby Women’s Leopard shoes will cost you $21.99 and comes in sizes 6 to 10. These sexy shoes are reminiscent of the 40s. The Sam and Libby slip-on leopard shoes feature a peep toe and lightly padded soles.
2. The leopard stiletto heel pumps cost $29.99. It comes in sizes 5.5 through 10. These sexy pumps will surely bring out the sex kitten in you. The leopard pumps feature a brown stiletto heel with a matching brown platform base.
3. The Fitzwell shoes cost $21.99, with sizes 5.5 through 13. These classic patent leather leopard pumps are also available in other colors. The Fitzwell leopard shoes features a pointy toe, and a covered 3 inch heel.
4. The Merona leopard shoes cost $24.99, and comes in sizes 5.5 through 7.5. These shoes are a mix of sexy and classic. It feature a round toe, tagless footbed, cushioned insole, and a 2.5 inch wrapped heel, and lastly
5. The Westies leopard pump cost $19.99, and comes in sizes 6 through 11. These classic pumps can be worn casual or dressy. The Westies pumps feature a 2 inch leopard covered heel, and pointy toes. These are great shoes to start with if you have never dared to wear leopard.

Leopard pumps look great and they feel great too if you buy them from a brand you can trust. Pattern mismatch can be a problem at times, so make sure you do your research before buying. Make a note of your size and order a pair that will keep your comfortably stylish.

Fashion Trend for 2011: Girlie Tux

Hey fashionistas ! We’re bringing you another 2011 fashion trend. You can finally give your little black dress a rest and switch it up a little bit with a fashion forward girlie tux. Turn heads in men’s tailored suit this coming holiday season. Check out how some celebrities and designers are rocking this style on the runway and red carpets.

Evan Rachel Wood is wearing a Dolce & Gabbana girlie tux from the fall 2011 collection to a Venice Film Festival red carpet shoot. We love her hounds tooth pumps which brings this out fit together nicely.

Beyonce gave a touching performance at the VMA’s in the Dolce & Gabbaba girlie tux with a sequin jacket. Yes, she is pregnant and she was just radiant at this event. We’re so happy for her.

Check the ankle tapered slacks and fitted double breast jacket girlie tux from the fall 2011 Pucci runway. Women can wear a nicely tailored suit and look absolutely femme and fab.

Another favorite of ours is fashionista, Katie Holmes, who typically wears cutting edge dresses, but she switched it up at a New York red carpet event in a black and white girlie tux polished off with polka dot pumps. So cute!

Talk about tailored! This suit from the Ralph Lauren collection is closer to menswear in nature especially with the bow tie (wonder if she’s wearing a cumber bun). This style works though because it simple, clean and cut so well.

Dolce & Gabbana had a lot of girlie tux designs at their fall 2011 show, including this awesome velvet suit.

Stella McCarthney always has such visionary designs. Her interpretation of the girlie tux is very minimalist with no lapels or collars, hidden jacket closures and tailored flared sleeves. We love everything about this suit.

The Fall 2011 collection of the Row had a lot of oversized tuxedos showing off fine fabrics with relaxed rolled up sleeves. The Olsen twins hit up a Swarovski red carpet event wearing a couple of suits from their line. Check out the zipper bottom skinny jeans and satin blazer. Nice!

At the same event as Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kristen Dunst chose to sport a great girlie tuxedo look donning a fitted suit with satin mini collar and crisp white shirt. She wore her hair slicked band and simple black pumps. Well put together.

The new face of Miu Miu, Hailee Steinfeld wore a Louis Vuitton girlie tux with sequin collar to the MTV Movie Awards as well. The emerald green clutch was a sweet touch too.

Now that you’ve seen how the stars have done the girlie tux, try it yourself this season. We promise you’ll look hot and feel oh so confident. Once again, thanks for keeping WikiFashionista on your fashion radar.

Fashion Beauty Buzz: Jessica Simpson to Launch BeautyMint.com

Great news fashionistas ! Jessica Simpson made headlines earlier this year for obtaining billionaire status due to her savvy fashion and business prowess. Simpson built a massive fashion empire all by the age of 30. Now producing multiple product lines, Jessica has one more up her sleeve. It looks like Jessica is determined to break into the beauty business as well. This time she is looking to have a little ecommerce success.

The beauty world is all a buzz with the announcement that Jessica is slated to collaborate with aesthetician to the stars Nerida Joy on creating skincare beauty products for Beautymint.com. If the name of Simpson’s ecommerce venture brings to mind online style sites jewelmint.com or stylemint.com then you’re right on the money as the websites are under the same umbrella, better known as beachmint.com.

Jessica will be joining other celebrity faces such as Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, whom are leading what is being called a “tee shirt revolution,” for Stylemint and actress Kate Bosworth, who collaborates every month on jewelry designs with her celebrity stylist and friend for Jewelmint designs.

No doubt Simpson will be banking on the success that she had endorsing Proactiv, the popular skincare product that promises to clear up facial blemishes. She has also shown a special interest in beauty and fashion styles while travelling the world on her VH1 televised excursion, The Price of Beauty.

This will surely be a challenge for Simpson seeing as how most of her success lately has mainly come in the clothing and footwear categories. It will however be interesting to see how she does with this new venture in conjunction with planning her wedding day and mentoring on the new NBC series Fashion Star.

In any event, Jessica should be well within her element selling skincare products on a monthly basis. We think her target audience will respond and we’re very excited to see what beautymint.com will look like once it launches officially. This whole “mint” revolution is becoming a real trend in the realm of internet shopping. Are you signed up for either www.jewelmint.com or www.stylemint.com? Will you subscribe to www.beautymint.com? Let us know at wikifashionista.com.