Braids, too young or just right?

Tricky subject for me since I really love braids but seriously feel there is an age limit. My first pre- pubescent love of "Adult Braids" came about when I saw the then young and absolutely stunning Bo Derek sporting them in the film10. Didn't everyone think braids were sexy after seeing her? I never tried to reproduce her look thank a God since most of the women I saw try this ended up looking, hmmm how should I say, ok like white girls trying to look like sisters, and in a bad way; there was nothing sexy about it; seriously this was a hard look to pull off.

Bo Derek had a face that was perfect and sadly or remarkably she could have done anything to her hair and look beautiful, a rarity indeed! 

I think Hiedi a Klum is also an exception, did I ever say how much I like her, well I do, she looks amazing for any age, rocks motherhood, is a seriously successful business women and even though every look she try's doesn't always work out she's confident and has a great sense of humor about herself! (my female crush I guess)

Back to braids I tried endless styles of them this past summer in the hopes of staying firstly cool and wanting to embrace this trend. Much to my serious disappointment my experiments didn't work, I tried but when I looked in the mirror I just saw this 48 year old women trying much too hard, this truly pissed me off since I wanted to sport some braids, really I did!

Please show me I'm wrong and send me your over 40 year old selves wearing braids and looking Chic!!

Here are some braids I Love and wish I could wear, that's me in the top left picture when I was about 32, sixteen years ago.

Ear Cuffs, Beautiful Adornment or Alien FashionTrend?

Ok if I have to be honest when I first saw the rhinestone ear cuff below right I was amused as it looked sort of alien like, I adore sci-fi so I thought it looked interesting but a tad weird ( just how I like it) but Not something I would wear.

if I were in my 20's I would embrace the trend as I believe it most probably looks better on someone in that age range. I Love the serpent cuff with the long chains and would be tempted to wear something like that, not with a backless dress but perhaps a low v back. Obviously you need to wear your hair back when sporting an ear cuff to show off the bauble and not get your hair into a tangled mess.

Let me know what you think, would love to hear from you!❤ How old is Too old for this trend???

Check out these sites for cheap to expensive ear cuff designs.

http://www.martymagic.com/categories/Ear-Cuffs-Ear-Wraps/

http://www.harrymason.com/catalog/Basic-Earcuffs/

http://www.grazielagems.com/Wave-Ear-Cuff-in-White-p357.html

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1. Ryan Storer Rose Gold Ear Cuff, $570

2. ASOS Rhinestone Ear Cuff with Swarovski Stones, $43.10

3. Miss Selfridge Curve Stone Ear Cuff, $14

4. Miss Selfridge Pearl Hanger, $7

5. Miss Selfridge Crystal Lobe Ear Cuff, $7

6. ASOS Crystal Scroll Ear Cuff, $17.59

7. Miss Selfridge Cream Ornate Ear Cuff, $5

8. Urban Outfitters Crystal Teardrop Cuff Earring, $20

9. Topshop Gradual Spike Ear Cuff, $18

10. Topshop Sparkly Pearl Cuff Earring, $10

11. Urban Outfitters Crosby Cuff Earring, $18

12. Miss Selfridge Haematite Encrusted Earring, $9

How to Dress Youthful....without looking like a teenager

Dressing youthful is an Art. You may laugh and think how hard can that be I just go to the junior department pick out some clothes and be done with it or worse borrow clothes from your teenage daughters closet. Please Don't I beg of you because you will look ridiculous!

Instead check out how these not 20 any more Celeb's do it, with ease, with an element of cool, to perfection.

Heidi Klum takes a distressed boyfriend style jean adds a pop of canary yellow, a cool rocker belt, aviators, a simple necklace, pretty hair, she looks casual, youthful, age appropriate, and sexy.

Jen Anniston another example in a more classic turn, a white t shirt always looks fun as long as its clean. Jen does denim perfect with a cute but not cutesy cuff, white classic walking sneakers ( not gym shoes!) and a crisp navy jacket, an easy combo to buy and keep forever. ( you could probably buy this entire look at Gap)

Kristen Davis looks casually hip in a black and white dress at an almost too long length but because it dips in the front this dress works for her, if it weren't for the dip it might look dowdy; always remember youthfulness is sexy but just a bit here or there NOT here and there and there and there.

 Julianne Moore my not be sexy in this outfit but she does look youthful and cool with her skinny camo jeans and school girl style over coat, aviators add a modern twist, I just love it!

Eye Lash Extensions Fabulous or Freaky?

My experience with lash extensions has been good and bad, my first experience with semi permanent lashes (normally last between 6-8 weeks) was amazing my small almond shaped brown eyes were brought to life with zero need for mascara or shadow, hallelujah! Then I slept in them the first night and wanted to yank them off immediately, this was about eight years ago mind you circa 2005 and they hadn't perfected the glue I guess since it dried hard and super uncomfortable at the lash line so when I slept with my head on the side I could feel the little hard points like scabs on my eye lids, ouch!

 I eventually had to have them removed within the week. I haven't as of yet tried the new technique in a salon but I buy the small individual clusters of three lashes and have learned with a little practice how to expertly apply them with tweezers ( a must, and a 5x magnifying mirror). Wow the effect is still breathtaking and now it even gives my eyes the illusion of a lift, I am calling this the cheapest, fastest eye lift around! Do try this at home and use the white non permanent glue to practice with, the clear glue lasts for weeks but is difficult to remove, you will yank out your own lashes if your not careful with it!

Some of my favorite lash looks and some over the top looks, J'dore!!!

Making Black Work For You

I used to literally live in black, black leggings, black t shirts, a black tuxedo jacket, black leather booties, black tights, and a black carry all. I looked chic, I was 20 years old and living and working in Paris as a model in the Fashion Capitol of the world. Today if I tried that same look I would look ridiculously harsh not just because of the all black in itself but because I live in Miami and only visiting New Yorkers, ex New Yorkers, or wanna be New Yorkers wear all black here.

My closet has slowly evolved over my years in Miami and color is very apparent in shades of blue, coral, whites, grey, pink, and last but not least black, less than 25% of the total! Unheard of in my 20's.

Black is back and in a Big way...I am so excited ( did it ever go anywhere?).

What blacks will I be adding to my wardrobe this season?

1. Black sexy pumps

2. Black lacy bra & panties (my hubby will be thrilled)

3. Black leather booties

4. Black Cape (hope I don't look like a vampire)

5. Black mini (not too short) leather skirt 

6. Black skinny leather pants

7. Black wax coated skinny jeans

8. Black slim tailored trouser

9. Black t's, I can never have enough

10. Black Clutch, I already have a beautiful black balenciaga tote. 

Some of my favorite and real- life black looks for the season

Juice For Young Skin

I started juicing over 20 years ago long before I needed to think twice about youthful skin, I loved the fresh tasting concoctions and became addicted to the energy it gave me!

Now I See the benefits in my skin tone and glow, I am constantly being asked what I use on my skin and its sort of embarrassing since I still use a teenager's skin regime of almost any drug store oil free cleanser, a dab of cold pressed olive oil under my eyes and on lips before bed, I skip the moisturizer most nights since I still have oily skin over 40! (48 to be exact, that's me in the BIG Jackie O's below)

Battling oily skin while  living in the tropics has been a nightmare  and will be the theme of another blog. Getting back to juicing, If you want glowing skin and more energy ( and who doesn't, come on ) this is one of my Biggest Tricks, and it's Amazing for you!

Recipe For Glowing Skin:

Yields about ~30oz, depending on the size of the carrots.

Ingredients

• Apples - 2 medium (3" dia)

• Carrots - 14 medium

• Oranges - 2 small (2-3/8" dia)

Directions

Process all ingredients in a juicer, shake or stir 

Added Benefits of this Recipe:

• Lung Cancer  Prevention(100%)
• Lower Cholesterol(100%)
• Macular Degeneration Prevention(100%)
• Stroke Prevention(100%)
• Improving Eyesight
  
  

www.juicerecipes.com 

HOT PINK ...Really!??

Hot Pink, Fuschia, however you decide to call it, designers are showing this bold color for fall/winter 2013.
 Wether or not you embrace this shade of pink is up to you, but I have to say a little Fushia goes a long way in my opinion. Head to toe I couldn't personally wear as I would probably throw up by hour four, its just too much happiness in a fiber to wear all over, sort of like a pepto bismol eruption...yuk.
 

I can and will wear this shade of pink in  low doses, I would go as far as Fuschia snake skin pumps, a clutch, a t shirt, I own a DKNY Fushia silk skirt which I will be pulling out and wearing with my black leather motor cycle boots and with a not as yet bought pair of skinny sexy black pumps, I can't decide by whom yet, either Jimmy Choo maybe or Michael Kors has some super pretty black pumps!

Don't forget you can also embrace the pink in a lip gloss, an umbrella, gloves, a silk cashmere scarf, or 

A pink gemstone necklace or bangle.

Whichever way you choose to wear HOT PINK remember to wear it your way, with your personal touch.