EDITORIAL OBESSSION...MAGICAL REALISM

Model, Anais Mali for NY Times T Magazine, elegant summer styling indeed. 

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

images can be found here and here

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

 In the footsteps of her father. 

She learned to stand alone.

 In worlds filled with dangers. 

Camoflouged as nature's own. 

Through the wooded marshlands.

 O'er creeks and mountains high. 

She followed in his footsteps. 

As he told her, "Don't be shy." 

"In the Footsteps of Her Father 

- Vel Champion

Easter Sunday, Dallas, TX 1976?

My dad and my lil sis Rhonda, this is probably the only time she smiled for a picture at this age, she was notorious for not smiling in pictures.

Que my dad's theme music in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 here.

This father's Day remember all of the wonderful amazing things the #1 man in your life has done for you.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

I'M GOING-GOING, BACK-BACK TO LA - LA

I am off to play in LA for a few days, it's that time of the year when my sister and I head down to LA to visit my pops for Father's Day weekend, we have a ball every time, hitting up The Grove, Melrose Avenue, The Getty, South Coast Plaza, New Port Beach, Santa Monica Beach & Pier, Dinner at Mi Piace in Pasadena, check out last years back to LA post here. Just get me to my window seat because I Love LA!

See ya Bay Area!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP!

 Happy Birthday to my pop, the hippest, coolest cat I know, a stylish, well groomed mans-man, a guy that knows his way around the kitchen, and is a great gift giver, art lover, international traveler, a gadget guy, a hell -raiser, a fierce protector, a stubborn kind of fellow, a southern boy with big city dreams. He is the man that taught me how to tie my shoes, how to fish and bait the hook, and I am so thankful to have him in my life...With all my love, and I can't wait to see you in a couple of days to celebrate Father's Day, here's to wishing you the best that life has to offer...Why not make it a lush life?

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

A man needs his own haberdashery.

 

The perfect iphone case, functional and masculine, no bells and whistles.

 

 A skin care regimen for the well groomed man.

A top of the line razor, Pop deserves the best!

All-in-one / multi-functional oil for the man on the go; body, hair & scalp, and after shave oil, and I love the scent!

The man about town and the brotha downtown can both appreciate great art.

The perfect duffel / weekender for my dad, modern, rugged, and versatile.

Jazz inspired graphic tee for the music man.

A little off collar humor that makes an accessory statement.

Stylish and modern digs; with masculine accents.

 Pops isn't  the young man he use to be, this is soo his me time done right, and a tall neck bottle of beer in hand is the cherry on top!

 

Words of wisdom.

Riding in luxe style...nuff said.

iphone case, TwinLuxe skin care set, razor, Aveda pure-formance oil, art, Tumi duffel bag, graphic tee, tie pin 1, tie pin 2, massage chair, quote, vintage convertible Mercedes Benz 300 SL, (images in the collage (right above the quote) can be found at the Handsome Gentleman tumblr

 Psst! Pop's birthday was actually on Sunday the 9th, but due to some technical difficulties I wasn't able to post this until now.

LOVELY LINKS & HAPPY FRIDAY!

Happy Friday everyone! Here's to a warm and restful weekend, Enjoy and Be Inspired by these lovely links.

1. Loving this "spring uniform"over at Dreams and Jeans, it is exactly my spring uniform and pretty much my daily uniform.
2. Foodie cravings to the 10th power over at Ubiquitous Food Cravings, click here.
3. "Idea to Steal" thanks to Apartment 34, check out this creative posting on a great way to display your space here, and stylish and fly ankle strap sandals here.
4. SF Girl by the Bay is showing my city of Oakland, CA some lover, check it out here.
5. Wanderlusting...J Crew Tumblr, "Travel Diary:Zanzibar" found here.
6. A great way to display your hats as art here at Simply Smitten and here at Habitually Chic.
7. Amazing black & white photography dedicated to Africa's wildlife  by Nick Brandt, the sale of these prints are donated to his foundation "Big Life", see images here.
8. I need these cargo pants or a pair just like them in my life, if anyone knows where find a pair of cargo pants like these please let me know, this is exactly what I will be rocking this summer, paired with a sexy tank top, or a cute graphic tee, or a light weight knit for those cooler summer nights.
9. The perfect neutral colored tunic, easy to style for day or night, and  can just as easily be worn over skinny jeans and a pair of ankle strap heels, tunic found here, it also comes in a cute coral color.

SUMMER MAKEUP TRENDS

Nail it with reds, pale pink and coral, Make them pop with vibrant purples, oranges and bubblegum pinks! Image on the right with listing of colors and brands found here.

Bronzers by Iman Cosmetics

Listing of products in this image found here.

Bronze glow!

Nude pink and cocoa brown eyes, .

Aqua eyes!

 
Seashell pink eyes and cheeks

Coastal Scents Go Palette in Sydney found here. To make eye pop!

 Color-blocked eyeliner found here.

Lips are true red, shocking pinks, and natural lip color enhancers.

Magenta popped!

 

 Orange all over! Products in this image found here.

Products in this image found here.

Pink grapefruit lips!

Sangria lips and cheeks! Products in this image found here.

 Cool pink and warm peach cheeks = The perfect coral for your complexion. Products in this image can be found here.

Summertime beauty

Resources for the best of spring and summer makeup can be found here and here.