OSCARS Fashion

My Tops Looks: The Oscars, February 24, 2013
(In no particular order)

Stacy Keibler

Designer: Naeem Khan

This dress looked great on her and stunning on the Red Carpet

Jennifer Garner

Designer: Gucci

I Loved the color of this dress and the detailed back was like a DREAM

Kristin Chenoweth

Designer: Tony Ward Couture

Everything about this dress was working for her!

Kelly Rowland

Designer: Donna Karan Atelier

She was a Sexy piece of Class

Queen Latifah

Designer: Badgley Mischka

Queen looked Amazing and the pearly shoulder detail was just enough.

Kerry Washington

Designer: Miu Miu

Kerry has been rocking the Red Carpet this season. 

I Love this coral and gold on her.

Charlize Theron

Designer: Christian Dior

I'm in love with her hair

You can tell she feels Hot and boy is she on Fire.

Zoe Saldana

Designer: Alexis Mabille Couture

Zoe looked Beautiful in this dress and the way

the dress moved when she walked was "awing"

Jane Fonda

Designer: Vercace

Two Words- She's 75!

Octavia Spencer

Designer: Tadashi Shoji

She looked great last year and she did it again!

Giuliana Rancic

Designer: Rafael Cennamo

Giuliana's everything was working for me tonight. I loved 

the geometric structure of the dress, her hair cut and style, and the fresh make-up.

-Amor, Trinity Renée

Beyoncé: Life Is But A Dream

   I tuned in like many others for the premiere of Beyoncé's documentary film: Life Is But A Dream. I have been overly excited about this film since I'd heard about it back in December 2012. Beyoncé is hands down my favorite artist and performer. Ever since I came to knowing who she was in Third grade I have been in 'aw' of her. I feel she is a great role model for young women. I say this because she is smart, knows what she wants, works hard, cares for others and most of all she is humble and grateful, which is astonishingly beautiful.

   I loved her documentary film because you got to see the deeper side of Beyoncé that everyone can relate to. The story was well relayed and had a very organic natural essence about it. While watching this film I felt a great connection to what she was saying about life and it's blessings. Her message really empowered me to look at my own life and work to make changes where they are due and I am grateful for that. 

   Overall this film was very well done and it is a MUST SEE. Even if you are not a fan of her music there is something that everyone can take away from her documentary.

Thank you Beyonce!

-Amor, Trinity Renée

Grammy Night Fashion

My Top Looks: Grammys February 10, 2013

Kelly Rowland

Designer: Georges Chakra 

I love Kelly and I Love this dress!

Rihanna

Designer: Azzendine Alaina (custom made)

Miss Lady in Red. It was really nice to see Rihanna soft and sexy.

Beyoncé

Designer: Osman

Yesss Beyoncé! Fierce as always and the jumpsuit 

was a nice change from her normal (fabulous) Glam look.

Carrie Underwood

Designer: Roberto Cavalli

Carrie looked stunning, this dress fit her like a glove.

-Amor, Trinity Renée

Microdermabrasion

Definition: Microdermabrasion is a mechanical form of exfoliation that uses a powerful vacuum to spray microcrystals of aluminum dioxide across that skin's surface. This procedure removes the outermost layer of skin cells (part of the stratum corneum) and stimulates cell growth in the underlying dermis. 

http://spas.about.com/od/spaglossary/g/microderm.htm

Use:

To diminish scars, acne scars, acne, stretch-marks, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.

Nowadays many of us are trying to find ways to keep our skin looking young, healthy and have that natural glow. Besides the whole have a balanced diet, work out regularly, and drink plenty of water you can add microdermabrasion to your routine.

How you can add Microdermabrasion to your life

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(Rich way) Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment in which the face is sprayed with exfoliant crystals to remove dead epidermal cells. On average this can cost $152 per treatment.

(Moderate way) You can buy scrubs $16.00, at home kits $20.00-$200.00

(Affordable way) Using the fine crystals of baking soda to remove dead epidermal cells.
Mix 3 parts Baking Soda (2-3 tbsp) $1-4 and 1 part water OR lemon juice (1 tbsp) $2-4.

I chose the more affordable way using baking soda and lemon juice.

1. Because I am a college student
2. Because it is more natural
3. I use lemon juice instead of water because I have acne scars and the lemon juice helps lighten those areas.

What I do is wash my face, pat dry then apply the paste of baking soda and lemon juice. I lightly apply it in circles on my face and neck then let it sit for a little. Then rinse off. Make sure to rinse lightly like when using an exfoliate to prevent laceration (breaking) of the skin.

I do my microdermabrasion treat twice a week every Wednesday and Saturday. Everyone's skin is different so I advise you to start off with once a week to see how your skin reacts then choose what is best for you.

From left to right:

Personal Microdermabrasion
skincareheaven.com $179.00

Crystalift Microdermabrasion
Nordstrom.com $199.00

Neutrogena Microdermabrasion
drugstore, Walmart, etc. $18.00-$25.00

Derma E Microdermabrasion scrub
drvita.com $16.08

Side note: Although at home electric face brushes like the Neutrogena Microdermabrasion are nice. The keep up is what gets expensive (buying new brush heads). You have to make sure that you are not over using a brush because bacteria easily grows and you do not want to be bushing that on your face.

Happy Faces,

Amor, Trinity Renée