4 Must Have Fall/Winter Lipsticks.

November 18, 2015, 4:43 pm

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Hey Nubians,

Kiss and Pout!

I absolutely Love lipstick. I can go on without barely any makeup on my face, but I must have some sort of tinted lips. Every season I try to rotate my lipsticks according to the seasons. Lately I've been all about matte lips too! For Fall/Winter I enjoy using darker, deeper shades. Below please enjoy my 4 favorite lipsticks so far this month for Fall/Winter.

The lipstick brands are Avon, L.A. Girl Cosmetics, Wet N' Wild Beauty and Covergirl.

**Tips**

-Always moisturize before wearing lip color to avoid chapped lips and peeling skin.
-For darker colors use a lip brush to stay in the lines better.

Watch the video below to see swatches of the colors and the exact names. Subscribe to my YouTube HERE.

Avon- Berry Cute

L.A. Girl Cosmetics- Blue Valentine

Wet N' Wild Beauty - 24 Carrot Gold

Covergirl - #50 Storm Trooper

Which of these lip colors is your favorite?

Xo Nubia Xo

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Wonder Woman Gives Us A Sneak Peek! First Official Movie Photo.

November 21, 2015, 11:33 am

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Hello Nubians,

You Know I'm All For Strong Woman.

Image credit: Warner Brothers

Sometimes I think my love of fashion and beauty mixed with my geek girl tendencies all tie together when I look at the ravishing Wonder Woman. I've all been a fan of DC Comics Wonder Woman for quite some time (Those of you following my blog for a while know). She's beautiful, strong, and wears a kick ass outfit ha ha. I've been excited and anxious about the movie! Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot has released the first official photo from the movie and announced that filming is now underway. Woohoo!

This photo doesn't show off too much of her look yet, but I like it. The head piece looks like such a powerful accessory and it isn't too over done and shiny which is great. The armor on her arm looks tough and the hood she's wearing in the photo adds mystery and allure and keeps us wanting more.

Wonder Woman is set to be released in theaters June 23, 2017.

What do you think of Wonder Woman's look so far? Are you looking forward to the movie?

Xo Nubia Xo

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Anthony Arquier Photographs Kate Bogucharskaia For Odda #9.

November 23, 2015, 11:40 am

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Hello Nubians,

It's Model Monday, Duh!

I love this editorial starring Kate Bogucharskaia for Odda #9 shot by Anthony Arquier. First off, let's talk about the setting of the photoshoot. I believe this is a rock climbing venue. What an awesome idea right? With all those beautiful colors and the rocks on the walls it looks like something from outer space… like beautiful colorful moon rocks.

About the clothing… The pastel color story is beautiful and simplistic. This is a nice mix of 1960s mod with a modern business woman. I kind of wish I can dress like this all the time. The clothing all compliments the models silhouette without looking skin tight…it looks rather comfortable actually. When it comes to accessories, the brooch on the blazers are so unique and the long sleeve gloves very cool (someone needs to bring gloves back! Me!) I'm also dying over the mary jane shoes. This was a fabulous styling job done by Alba Melendo.

Model: Kate Bogucharskaia

Photographer: Anthony Arquier

Stylist: Alba Melendo

Hair: Amparo Sanchez

Make-up: Adrian Rux

The blazer print above is magical.

What's your favorite look from this editorial?

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Manicure Monday: Christmas Nails!

November 23, 2015, 4:10 pm

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Who's excited about Christmas and the holidays in general?

I am! Thats for sure. I personally celebrate Christmas and its tons of fun. The holidays affect the way I dress, do my hair & makeup, my mood, pretty much everything. People like to say that there's magic in the air during the holidays and I'd like to think thats true because I think I can feel it ;-).

This post in particular is about holiday nails! It is Mani Monday after all and I love a good manicure. I went looking online for inspiration and founds tons of beautiful nails for some holiday cheer. Some of this nail art is very easy to do yourself and some you can probably just buy online such as press-ons. After Thanksgiving I plan to do my first nail real christmas inspired manicure.

I hope you get inspired below! Let me know if you do.

Reindeer nails are very simple to do. You just need the right colors, a small brush and a bit of patience. This Rudolph the red nose reindeer manicure is totes kawaii.

Snowmen nails are a must! Snow is like little pieces of angel dust gracing you with it's presence (until the next day when it looks like crap). You can get creative with this. I love the silver and white combo in the photo below.

Press-On nails are always a quick and reliable option. You can find so many great designs on Etsy. I found this photo via google images and I thought it had a nice array of everything from Santa to snowflakes and candy canes etc.

Tree light nails are soooo cute and extremely easy. I'm going to totally try this out.

Go green nails! Try trees or just red and green glitter. Traditional colors are always nice.

Lastly don't forget about Santa nails! Ho! Ho! Ho!

Happy Holidays my loves!

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Instagram Sundays!

November 29, 2015, 11:35 am

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Hello Nubians,

Dream A Little Dream.

I wanted to do an Instagram Sunday recap post, I haven't done one of these in a while. When I don't post on my blog, I'm usually posting random things on instagram from fashion, style, beauty, makeup,decor, things that inspire me and so forth. So I'm either drinking a coffee from my Ninja Turtles mug or dreaming of outer space, it's all good.

If you don't follow me on Instagram, click on over here => @NubiasNonsense

I went to the Dollar Tree and purchased these faux flowers. They're so pretty because they don't look overly fake. I stuck them in a pretty wine bottle I had laying around. I like to save them for DIY purposes.

Half up half down hairstyle. Still playing around with all the colors in my hair. I love them!

I wish I was this pretty lady just hanging out on another planet sometimes.

The LINQ in Las Vegas always looks beautiful on the holidays and pretty much everyday. They'll probably add more decorations soon.

Whenever I'm having a lazy hair day, I love using my gla.MAR.ous wraps. They're cute and turn almost anything into an acceptable hair style.

This horror movie Christmas sweater is to die for!!! (get it) You'll probably see it again on my wish list if it's not sold out by then. Something you can wear year round.

*Dream a little Dream*

Coffee break.

My Ipsy package from November, I think my favorite item here was the lipstick.

So funny. Kitchen humor.

Hot chocolate with my friend Jasmin.

A photo from October I never posted. My Marvel's Ghost Rider Cosplay with my babies Bambi and Nala.

What have you been up to this weekend? Happy Holidays!

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Zappos Will Pay For You To Adopt A Pet Until Cyber Monday! #Pawlidayz

November 29, 2015, 12:04 pm

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Ok, so I always thought Zappos was pretty cool but being the animal lover that I am, this one takes the cake for me. Zappos & Best Friends are celebrating the holiday season with free pet adoptions from Black Friday, November 27, 2015, through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2015. This means you still have today and tomorrow to adopt a pet and celebrate #PAWLIDAYZ.

Best Friends Animal Society's No More Homeless Pets Network focuses on building relationships and working with rescue organizations and municipal shelters across the country to end the killing of dogs and cats in our nation’s shelters. I am so impressed and blown away at the fact Zappos are doing this. I wish I can adopt one right now but my apartment isn't big enough being that I already have 2 dogs. I do however highly encourage anyone reading this to really think about it. Dogs and cats can make great companions and amazing friends. They're great listeners too ;-)

Below are the participating locations. In addition to the partner locations listed below, you can adopt for free at any Best Friends Animal Society location in Utah, Los Angeles, and New York City. Their Kanab, UT sanctuary will transport pets to all 50 United States, and Canada. Help give these beautiful cats and dogs a warm home if you can!

ALABAMA

The Haven, Fairhope, AL www.havenforanimals.org

Huntsville Animal Services, Huntsville, AL www.huntsvilleal.gov

Azalea City Cat Coalition, Mobile AL www.azaleacitycats.org

Madison Animal Rescue Foundation, Madison, AL www.madisonarf.org

ARIZONA

Fearless Kitty Rescue, Fountain Hills, AZ http://www.fearlesskittyrescue.org

All About Animals Rescue, Glendale, AZ http://www.allaboutanimalsaz.com/

Page Animal Adoption Agency, Page, AZ Www.pageanimaladoptionagency.com

Pima Animal Care Center, Tucson, AZ www.pima.gov/animalcare

Pet Allies, Show Low, AZ petalliesaz.org

ARKANSAS

Good Shepherd Humane Society, Eureka Springs, AR www.goodshepherd-hs.org

Humane Society of Pulaski County, Little Rock, AR www.warmhearts.org

CALIFORNIA

Stillwater Cat Haven, Anderson, CA facebook.com/stillwatercathaven

Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society, Buellton, CA www.facebook.com/syvhumane

LA Animal Services / West Valley Shelter, Chatsworth, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

LA Animal Services / South LA, Chesterfield Square, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

Pacific Animal Welfare Society of Coronado, Coronado, CA http://www.pawsofcoronado.org/

Barks of Love Animal Rescue, Fullerton, CA Http://www.barksoflove.org

LA Animal Services / North Central, Los Angeles, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

Best Friends Pet Adoption Center, Mission Hills, CA http://www.bestfriendsla.org/

Living Free, Mountain Center, CA www.living-free.org

Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, North Hollywood, CA www.heavenlypets.org

Umbrella Of Hope Rescue, Pittsburg, CA beourpet@gmail.com

Saving Grace Rescue Inc, San Francisco, CA https://www.facebook.com/Saving-Grace-Rescue-Inc-131072820282688/?fref=ts

LA Animal Services / Harbor Shelter, San Pedro, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

Helen Sanders CatPAWS, Seal Beach, CA www.helensanderscatpaws.com

LA Animal Services / East Valley Shelter, Van Nuys, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

LA Animal Services / West Los Angeles, CA http://www.laanimalservices.com/shelters/

NKLA Pet Adoption Center, West Los Angeles, CA http://nkla.org/PetAdoptionCenter

Green Dog Rescue Project, Windsor, CA www.greendogproject.org

COLORADO

RUFF Sanctuary, Clifton, CO www.ruffsanctuary.org

Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Colorado Springs, CO www.wbars.org

Safe Place for PEts, Manitou Springs, CO www.safeplacepets.org

DELAWARE

Faithful Friends Animal Society, Wilmington, DE www.faithfulfriends.us

FLORIDA

Tri-County Animal Rescue, Boca Raton, FL www.tricountyanimalrescue.com

Helping Hands Pet Rescue, Inc, Gainesville/Micanopy, FL http://www.hhrescue.com/

Jacksonville Humane Society, Jacksonville, FL www.jaxhumane.org

Preen Acres Cat Sanctuary, Inc., Live Oak, FL www.preenacres.com

The Cat Network, Inc, Miami, FL Www.thecatnetwork.org

Flagler Humane Society, Palm Coast, FL www.flaglerhumanesociety.org

Elinores Dream, Port St. Lucie, FL Facebook.com/operationcatsnipslc

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, West Palm Beach, FL http://www.peggyadams.org/

C.A.T.S.-C.A.N.,Inc. Oviedo, FL www.cats-can.org

GEORGIA

LifeLine Animal Project, Atlanta, GA http://lifelineanimal.org

Animal Ark Rescue, Columbus, GA animalarkrescue.com

Fayette Humane Society, Fayetteville, GA www.fayettehumane.org

HAWAII

Kauai Humane Society, Lihue, HI www.kauaihumane.org

IDAHO

Magicats, Inc., Buhl, ID http://www.magicatsrescue.org/

MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter, McCall, ID mcpaws.org

Panhandle Animal Shekter, Ponderay, ID Www.pasidaho.org

ILLINOIS

Livingston County Humane Society, Pontiac, IL lchumanesociety.com

INDIANA

Independent Cat Society, Westville, IN http://www.catsociety.org

IOWA

Boone Area Humane Society, Boone, IA https://www.facebook.com/BAHSIA/

Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue, Colfax, IA https://happytalesranchandrescue.wordpress.com/adopt-me/

HUMANE Society Of Northeast Ia, Decorah, IA hsnei.org

Fur Fun Rescue, Lisbon, IA WWW.FURFUNRESCUE.ORG

KENTUCKY

Scott County Humane Society, Georgetown, KY sc4paws.org

Lexington Humane Society, Lexington, KY www.AdoptLove.net

Louisville Metro Animal Services, Louisville, KY https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services

Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville, KY www.kyhumane.org

Forever Homes For Paws , Radcliff, KY Foreverhomesforpaws.org

Grant County Animal Shelter, Williamstown, KY grantcountyaniamlshelterky.org

LOUISANA

Acadiana Animal Aid, Carencro, LA acadianaanimalaid.org

MAINE

Franklin County Animal Shelter, Farmington, ME fcanimalshelter.org

MARYLAND

Charm City Animal Rescue, Baltimore, MD www.facebook.com/charmcityanimalrescue

Baywater Animal Rescue, Cambridge, MD www.baywateranimalrescue.org

Allegany County Animal Shelter, Cumberland, MD www.ashelterofhope.com

Animal Welfare League of Queen Anne's County, Queenstown, MD www.awlqac.org

Rescue Angels of Southern Maryland, Waldorf, MD http://www.rescueangelssomd.com

Tip Me Frederick, Walkersville, MD http://www.tipmefrederick.org

MASSACHUSETTS

Second Chance Animal Shelter, East Brookfield, MA www.Secondchanceanimals.org

MICHIGAN

Cheboygan County Humane Society, Cheboygan, MI http://www.cheboyganhumanesociety.org/

Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, Negaunee, MI www.upaws.org

MINNESOTA

Animal Allies Humane Society, Duluth, MN www.animalallies.net

A Rotta Love Plus, Golden Valley, MN www.arottalove.org

MISSISSIPPI

Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Hattiesburg, MS www.southernpinesanimalshelter.org

Southern Friends Animal Society, Southaven, MS https://www.facebook.com/sfaspets/?ref=hl

MISSOURI

HELP Humane, Belton, MO www.facebook.com/helphumanesociety

NEVADA

Fallon Animal Welfare Group, Fallon, NV www.fallonanimalwelfaregroup.org

Second Chance Animal Rescue, Las Vegas, NV www.RuffLove.org

The Animal Foundation, Las Vegas, NV animalfoundation.com

All Fur Love Animal Society, Las Vegas, NV www.allfurloveanimalsociety.org

NEW HAMPSHIRE

For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler Rescue of NH, Hillsboro, NH 4theloveofdog.org

Animal Rescue League of NH, Manchester, NH RescueLeague.org

NEW JERSEY

Camden County Animal Shelter, Blackwood, NJ www.ccasnj.org

Liberty Humane Society, Jersey City, NJ libertyhumane.org

Animal Protection League of New Jersey's Mt. Olive TNR Project, Mt. Olive, NJ www.mtolivetnr.org

Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society, North Brunswick, NJ http://www.karmacatzendog.org

NEW MEXICO

ACTion Programs for Animals, Las Cruces, NM www.actionprogramsforanimals.org

NEW YORK

Best Friends - New York, NY www.ny.bestfriends.org

Verona Street Animal Society, Rochester, NY www.vsas.org

Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, Staten Island, NY www.louieslegacy.org

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh, NY facebook.com/TOHAnimalShelter

NORTH CAROLINA

SPCA of Northeastern NC, Elizabeth City, NC www.spcaofnenc.org

Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption, Sanford, NC www.cara-nc.org

SPCA of Franklin County, Youngsville, NC www.spcafc.org

OHIO

Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, Cincinnati OH www.louieslegacy.org

Colony Cats and Dogs, Columbus, OH www.colonycats.org

Forget Me Not Animal Rescue, Strongsville, OH http://forgetmenotanimalrescue.weebly.com/

OKLAHOMA

One by One Friends of Animals, Inc, Owasso, OK www.onebyoneanimal.org

Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue, Inc., Stillwater, OK tinypawsok.org

Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue, Broken Arrow, OK Www.legacyofhopedogrescueok.com

OREGON

Sanctuary One, Jacksonville, OR http://sanctuaryone.org/

Cat Adoption Team, Sherwood, OR catadoptionteam.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA http://facebook.com/acctphilly

SOUTH CAROLINA

Humane Society of McCormick County, inc., McCormick, SC /https://www.facebook.com/Humane.Society.of.McCormick.County/

Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, Ridgeland, SC www.jarmission.org

TENNESSEE

A Time 4 Paws, Crossville, TN at4p.org

New Leash on Life (Humane Assn of Wilson Co), Lebanon, TN www.newleashonline.org

Loudon County Friends of Animals, Loudon, TN http://www.loudoncountyfriendsofanimals.com/

Bonaparte's Retreat, Nashville, TN https://www.facebook.com/BonapartesRetreatDogRescue/?sk=wall

TEXAS

Friends of Arlington Animal Services, Arlington, TX www.faastexas.org

Austin Pets Alive!, Austin, TX austinpetsalive.org

Bastrop Animal Rescue, Inc., Bastrop, TX www.BastropAnimalRescue.org

Humane Society of Southeast Te, Beaumont, TX http://www.petsforpeople.org/

The Humane Society and Adoption Center of Rockport/Fulton, Fulton, TX http://www.rockportfultonhumanesociety.org

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, Georgetown, TX http://wilcopets.org

Special pals , Houston, TX Www.specialpalsshelter.org

Lone Star Kitties, Hurst, TX www.texasadopts.org

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, Kyle, TX www.pawsshelter.org

Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions, San Antonio, TX www.tejasrescues.org

Animal Care Services, San Antonio, TX www.saacs.net

San Antonio Pets Alive, San Antonio, TX http://www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/

Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach Team, Wharton, TX https://www.facebook.com/wcspot/

UTAH

Purrfect Pawprints, Grantsville, UT www.facebook.com/Purrfectpawprints

Paws for Life Utah, Heber City, UT http://pflu.org/

Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter, Ivins, UT https://www.facebook.com/friendsofivinsanimalshelter

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, UT http://bestfriends.org/sanctuary/explore-sanctuary

Cache Humane Society, Logan, UT https://www.facebook.com/cachehumanesociety/?ref=hl

Arctic Breeds Rescue, Provo, UT arcticrescue.com

Best Friends Animal Society, Salt Lake City, UT http://utah.bestfriends.org/

St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeanimalshelter/

VERMONT

Windham County Humane Society, Brattleoboro, VT http://www.wchs4pets.org

Chico and Friends Saving Dogs, Westford, VT Www.chicoandfriends.com

VIRGINIA

Humane Society of Warren County, Front Royal, VA www.humanesocietywarrencounty.org

Angels of Assisi, Roanoke, VA Angelsofassisi.org

WASHINGTON

Grant County Animal Outreach, Moses Lake, WA https://www.facebook.com/GrantCountyAnimalOutreach/

Blue Mountain Humane Society, Walla Walla, WA www.bluemountainhumane.org

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Washoughal, WA http://wcghs.org/

WISCONSIN

Lakeshore Humane Society, Manitowoc, WI www.lakeshorehumane.org

Little Orphan's Animal Rescue, Montello, WI http://www.littleorphansanimalrescue.org/

Clark County Humane Society, Neillsville, WI www.facebook.com/petshelter

Coulee Region Humane Society, Onalaska, WI http://www.couleehumane.com/

Community Cat Inc, Whitewater, WI www.commcat.org

WYOMING

Black Dog Animal Rescue, Inc, Cheyenne, WY http://www.bdar.org/

Let me know if you end up adopting a pet. I'd love to hear your story. Cheers!

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Ion Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer Review + Fun News!

December 1, 2015, 10:22 am

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Have you heard of the ION Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer?? If not, you're missing out!

A few weeks ago I received the Ion Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer and I am absolutely smitten with it. Those of you who have been following my blog for a while know I'm a huge fan of the ION Semi Permanent Hair Dyes, I use them all the time. I also enjoy using their hair sprays because the ones I purchase are always 100% vegan and paraben free so it's great for keeping your hair beautiful and healthy.

In the video below you can see my full review and a short trial of me using the hair dryer. Off the bat my favorite feature and what made me fall in love with the ION Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer is it's oscillating nozzle. The oscillating nozzle spreads air flow more efficiently and reduces drying time. It also avoid hot spots and minimizes damage to your hair. You just pull the nozzle forward a bit to activate it. My second favorite feature is that the hair dryer distributes a patented blend of Japanese ionic minerals that make your hair feel silky, shiny and healthy. I even mention on my video how I think it's hair magic! Negatively charged ions help break down water molecules into micro-fine particles so it'll leave your hair with less damage, it'll dry it faster and it'll help reduce frizziness which we all hate! I told you there's a science behind it all (cough, cough ionic magic!)

Other features which are good to know about are

9 ft. cord with hanging ring
Foldable handle for easy storage
Two heat and speed setting with cool shot
Dual-voltage for worldwide use
1750 Watts of power
Removable air filter
Nozzle

I usually don't use hair dryers much because I have thick hair and I find it very time consuming. I can 100% honestly say that I must have been using the wrong hair dryers, at least for everyday use. The Ion Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer made it so easy for me. It's very noticeable how much less time it takes to dry my hair opposed to regular hair dryers I use. You also can't beat the oscillating feature, it cuts down the time so much and does all the wrist work for you most other hair dryers can't. Also, I like that it has a patented feature with it's release of Japanese Ionic Minerals so you know you're paying for something special that will do nothing but good towards your hair.

Considering all of it's unique and intriguing features, I find it's a crazy good bargain retailing at only 69.99.

I would absolutely recommend this to any of my friends and think it makes a great holiday gift especially for your girlfriends who are constantly busy and need a time efficient tool to style their hair.

Basically… The box presentation is nice, the Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer itself is pretty, and to put the cherry on top it works like a charm!

But wait! There's more…

I'm so happy to share that ION is hosting a giveaway for 20 lucky winners to win one of their very own ION Whirlwind Pro Hair Dryer! The giveaway will run from November 23rd - December 10th. To learn how to enter to win, check out their giveaway page for more details: https://ionathome.com/hair-dryer-giveaway/. I can't wait to see all you lucky winners and hear how much you love yours too!

Happy Holidays, Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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*This has been a sponsored post on behalf of ION at Home. Opinions expressed here are absolutely genuine and my own. I have been a long time user of this brand before any sponsorship.*

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5 Beautiful Shoes To Rock This Holiday Season Under $100.

December 3, 2015, 12:47 am

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Tis The Season!

December is probably the most important time of the year to make sure you have gorgeous shoes for holiday parties. You definitely need some heels a bit more on the glitz and glam side of the fashion world. Something that'll catch peoples eye and will get you a nice complement. Having beautiful shoes on your feet that sparkle a bit doesn't necessarily mean you have to break the bank. Below I'm sharing 5 shoes I found online that will be great for all your christmas and holiday party needs.

Gliding In Gold.

These heels are dainty and fun! They have a playful little bow and an ankle strap that always makes your legs look sexier ;-) The RHIANNON Bow Skinny Sandals are available at TopShop HERE for only $75.00.

Oh La La.
These thigh high boots are HOT to say the least. Very seductive. All the sequins will absolutely make these an eye opener. Finished with a pointy toe box and a stiletto heel, these are a steal at $57.47 at Go Jane HERE.

Strappy Girl.
Feminine and edgy for the smart fashionista. Find these bad boys at ALDO's for only $62.99 HERE.

Pretty In Pink.
These snake skin platforms will be like a party for your feet! Sure pink isn't red, green or gold, but girls should be able to wear pink year round! Find these at H&M for 34.99 HERE.

Fringe Binge.

This is where elegant meets boho. Can't you feel the fringe moving around as you're walking already. Work girl! You can find these at Express for 89.60 HERE.

Hope you found something you love or at least got inspired my dears!

What is your go to holiday shoe style?

Happy Holidays, Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Retro Christmas & Holidays Inspiration!

December 6, 2015, 10:29 pm

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Hey Nubians,

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree ...

Theres something about the 1950's and 60's that has always endlessly inspired me. The way women dressed, did their makeup, styled their hair, everything was just so perfect! They also carried themselves with so much class! No twerking with your ass out just to get on a vine comp on get likes on instagram (so sad). Anyways back to the fashion, I've even been thinking that as a 2016 New Years Resolution I'm going to grow my sassy dress and circle skirt collection. I also have a fascination for the way marketing and ads were used during those years too. I think a brand like Coca Cola or Pepsi should definitely bring this style back! It would be so refreshing.

Over the weekend I was looking at some Christmas photos and ads from the 1950s and 1960s and they very much resonate a message of love and happiness with me. Something about them is just magic... I can't really explain it but it fills me with joy. I hope these fill you with joy or at the very least inspire your outfits, hair, makeup or some cute photo shoots.

Ever since Tex Avery I love a hot girl with a flirtatious wolf.

I might have to make a DIY project out of the hat above.

Wouldn't mind living in a house like this at all. Love it!

Another pair of very cute Christmas tree hats.

Beautiful!

A little holiday boogie.

Oh Honey! you shouldn't have!

So much warmth and love. Cheers! Happy holidays to all my beautiful readers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Manicure Monday: Golden Girl Manicure.

December 6, 2015, 11:46 pm

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Time to show you my Golden Girl Manicure!

Ok, ok, not those Golden Girls, even though that would have been pretty freaken awesome! One of my go to beauty hacks when you want beautiful, unique flawless nails is applying press ons. It's the closet thing to a professional DIY manicure.

I often buy a bunch and of press on sets and stock up on them when I find a good deal. This week I applied a pair of gold Pretty Woman 3D Droplet Nails that I found at Lot-Less for $1.00. The reason that's such a sweet deal is because the nails have a 3D effect on them where it looks like they have water drops on the nails that pop out. The pack brings 24 nails and glue which is very helpful. I thought gold was a good color to apply this week because I've been in the holiday groove.

Even though the kit brings it's own glue, I am very faithful to the KISS Maximum Speed nail glue. It works extremely quick and last very long for me so I always keep one around.

After applying...

See the pretty drops. So cute!

These press ons fit nicely and feel sturdy. If you see them around, you should pick up a pair. Especially for .99 cents, they're such a steal.

Cheers!

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Kiko Mizuhara For Nylon Japan January 2016.

December 8, 2015, 1:41 pm

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Hello Nubians,

Kiko Mizuhara For Nylon Japan January 2016 is like the 90s come back to life with a slight touch of modern day edge. The shimmery turtle neck, zebra print, high waisted skirts, knee highs, plaid, and just the colors in general are fantastic. So much fun! Styling this shoot must have felt like a day at the playground. The outfits are crazy, sexy, cool. Fashion gals will surely enjoy this. The emojis make it cute too.

The hair is super kawaii with multiple shimmery hair ties and multiple clips worn together at once. The makeup is simple which is good with everything going on in the outfit, just a bit of eye shadow to top everything off. I love the 90s so I find this editorial very inspiring and I'd love to rock outfits like these when Spring 2016 arrives. I even made a 90s video on my YouTube before but it's for hair and makeup and it's a bit more dark and grunge.

Anyways, enjoy the editorial!

Photo by: Bungo Tsuchiya

Styling: Shun Watanabe

Hair: Taku

Make up: Yusuke Saeki

Nails: Eichi Matsunaga

Which of these looks is your favorite?

Xo Nubia Xo

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Holiday Hanging In The Home.

December 9, 2015, 2:26 pm

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Tis The Season...

Lately when I'm home, I've been all about relaxing and looking for peace of mind. I love to dim all the lights, burn a candle, drink some tea, turn on my tree and hang with my boyfriend and 2 chihuahuas (Bambi and Nala). Something about Thanksgiving and Christmas really brings me at ease and constantly reminds me to enjoy the simple things in life and be grateful. I find myself making more art too and getting more crafty.

I also like to dress festive during the holidays too. Being the little fashionista that I am, I love a good theme. I wear a lot of reds, greens, and enjoy having holiday sweaters laying around my closet ready to wear. Below I'm wearing a Star Wars holiday sweater I purchased this year from Target. It feeds my geek girl needs and is also hella cute! Can't wait to watch STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!!! The time is near.

Wearing Star Wars holiday sweater for Target, Zara leggings, Cole Hann peep toed pumps.

What do you like doing to enjoy the holiday season?

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide For Your Stylish, Geeky Friend.

December 13, 2015, 8:19 pm

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Hey Nubians,

Awesome friends give awesome gifts!

Never fear! I am here to give you some great gift ideas for your beautiful friends this holiday season. From dresses, shoes, purses, makeup and more. I think we've all been hearing the christmas bells ringing.

I think the secret to giving fabulous gifts is to get a bit personal. You have to know what kind of style your friend rocks, what does she watch on TV?, What does she like to read? What does she do on the weekends? This way you can get a vibe of things your friend will enjoy that are a bit out of the ordinary.

Below I have made a gift guide that matches my characteristics a bit that some of your friends might have too! Fun, bright, nostalgic, geeky, outgoing, and peaceful. Something for every occasion.

This fringe dress speaks volumes. It's stunning and would be perfect for New Years Eve. You can find it at Asos HERE.

Even though I like to be fun and bright ,I'm loving the minimal design of this Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera . This is a great gift for anyone because it's small and prints cool photos right away. Check out this fun Polaroid camera on Amazon HERE.

This Novelty Eye Mini Zip Purse from TopShop is so kawaii. It's something fun to throw in a bigger purse and carry your money in. Check it out HERE.

I love foxes! When I saw this adorable scarf from ModCloth I immediately knew it would make the cutest gift. It looks pretty warm too and of course is cruelty free. Check it out HERE.

Everyday is a good day to feel like a Queen and wear your crown. I love this gla.MAR.ous royal beanie. The hot pink color will make any outfit pop and the detail on the crown is so pretty! Check it out HERE.

You may have seen ColourPop all over YouTube lately, they have some beautiful matte lip colors. I thought this was a very nice starter kit of lip colors for only $20. Times Square- muted pink beige, Bianca- soft dusty pink, Be Merry- mid-tone true warm pink, Glitter- rich red- violet, Last Dance- true brick red. The colors are gorgeous! Check them out HERE.

I am a HUGE horror movie fan. I've also been getting more and more into cooking. I thought this apron with characters such as Dracula, Wolf Man, Mummy, and Frankenstein so sick! I love the polkadots and retro flair too. This looks like so much fun to wear in the kitchen. I might have to buy it for myself soon. Check it out HERE.

Every girl needs a nice boot selection. These silver ones from H&M reminded me of outer space! Check them out HERE.

This Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Face Mug from Think Geek is another must have for the kitchen. My favorite thing about it is how it features both the nice and evil side. I wouldn't mind sipping some coffee or tea out of this. Check it out HERE.

If you love DC Comics and Pinup Girls, this would be a sassy addition to your robe collection. This Batgirl robe from the DC Bombshells series is available HERE.

Here's something for everyone. I've been absolutely obsessed with loose tea leaves lately. I used to always go to Teavana but recently one of my friends introduced me to David's Tea and I've become quite the customer. It's a bit more affordable and has an out of this world selection of delicious teas. They have very nice tea sets too. Check it out HERE.

Last on the list for today, is this Betsey Johnson telephone purse. The phone purse is very charming and also features a retro phone headset that plugs into any cell phone. My favorite part about it! Check it out HERE.

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Super Hero Facial Mask. Skin Care Love!

December 13, 2015, 11:07 pm

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Hey Nubians,

How fun is this facial mask for enriching your gorgeous skin?! I love it so much. Now that I'm past my mid 20's, I get paranoid and try my best to keep my skin healthy and as nourished as possible. So many of us young woman love beauty and wear makeup almost everyday. It's important to let your skin breathe and pamper it a bit too. I try my best to keep a nice glow and keep my skin looking radiant so I can age gracefully. Let's be honest ladies, we all want to keep our youth for as long as we can.

I adore taking care of my skin and this intensive lifting black eye mask has so many good qualities. First off, I like the fact that it looks like Batgirl or Catwoman because you all know I love DC Comics and have my geek girl tendencies. It also makes it fun to wear. Below are the details of the facial mask and the great affects it has on your skin.

The unique 3D cut and MultiPoint-injection weave, make sheet conforms to skin.

180 degree lifting technologies which help skin restores lift and make eye contour

look younger and firmer. It combines Tripeptide and Hyaluronic acid to intensively moisture and help lift and bring new life to eye area.

Features: To intensively moisturize and help lift and bring new life to the eye area.

Usage: Put the mask on under-eyes skin, and rest 10-15 minutes after cleansing.No need to clean after peeling off the mask. Gently massage the remaining serum for better absorption.

I put this on over the weekend and clearly you can see I was having too much fun maybe ha ha.

If you like the facial mask and want to check it out, head on over HERE.

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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The Delpozo Pre-Fall 2016 Collection Is Fire!

December 15, 2015, 1:49 pm

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Delpozo Brings You Knits On Another Level...

This spanish houses first Pre-Fall 2016 line up has left me wanting more! Josep Font did a brilliant job with this Delpozo Collection. My hat goes off to him and I'm left in utter awe, it's pure art. Font looked for inspiration in the works of Mexican architect Luis Barragán and the photography of Japanese artist Nobuyoshi Araki just to name a few. Araki is known for his floral photography and you will see that inspiration reflected in the collection throughout the day wear.

I believe what has me fully entranced with this collection besides the use of color (because you all know I'm a sucker for color) is the voluminous silhouettes. Some of these combinations you wouldn't usually think look good off the bat but they've been put together beautifully. Other glorious features seen in the collection are oversized prints and embellishments. There are handmade vinyl brooches on the collars and shoulders that make many of these pieces look even dreamier. It's such a nice compliment for the clothing.

Lastly for me the knitwear was the star of the collection. There are exaggerated wool and cashmere pieces I'd love to get my hands on. Crazy cool fringe, pops of color, and texture play can be seen all over the place.

Pieces from Delpozo will run you a pretty penny (over 1,000 for a knit top) but if you're looking to make a real investment in worthwhile fashion that will never be dated and that you can even pass on to your feature daughter, I would definitely recommend you check out this collection. It's like collecting art as long as you know how to take care of your clothing and cherish it.

What do you think about the collection?

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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How To: Holiday Hair And Makeup Tutorial.

December 17, 2015, 11:49 pm

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Hello My Beautiful Babe Bots!

It's Time For Holiday Glam ...

I've put together a fun hair and festive makeup look you guys can rock for Christmas or any other holiday you celebrate! The great thing about this look is that you can rock it from day to night and it looks just as fabulous at any hour. The look features a brown and gold smokey eye, a bright red lip and for the hair, I did a milk braid bun which can always look glam. We're all beautiful but you should have fun with makeup and kick it up a notch for special occasions.

For this look I used products from NYX, Urban Decay, Smashbox, elf, Wet n Wild, Covergirl and more. I'm currently very smitten with the Smashbox Primer Water I've been using, it's become a staple in my beauty looks. It leaves my skin feeling super hydrated and nice.

Kiss! Kiss!

Below watch my Youtube video to be taken step by step on how I achieved this look. It's simple and looks lovely! Hit the thumbs up button and subscribe to my channel to see more videos. Visit my youtube channel HERE.

Now the next question is what are we all wearing?!?

Cheers!

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Manicure Monday: Metallic Nails For The Holidays.

December 21, 2015, 4:42 pm

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The Press-Ons Obsession Continues...

This weeks nails are all about metallics. Lately I've been talking so much about how press-ons have been my ultimate go-to nail hack for a beautiful manicure in minimal time. I also swear by my Kiss Maximum Speed Nail Glue to keep the press-ons put and make them last long.

Purple is one of my favorite colors and I love the touch of silver. This manicure gives me 90s vibes and sort of remind me of a disco ball ha ha.

If you'd like to find some awesome press-ons, some of my favorite spots are Target and online on Ebay. To find some cool press-ons for .99 cents you can check out The Dollar Tree or Lot-Less.

Cheers!

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Casual Style With Marvel Comics.

December 22, 2015, 5:57 pm

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There is only one who is all powerful, and his greatest weapon is love.

-STAN LEE, Silver Surfer

Hey Nubians,

This past weekend I felt like looking awesome but also keeping it casual with an outgoing, chill outfit. You know how it is ladies, some days we're all about our heels and slacks but other days... we want to just lay back a bit. I bumped into a pair of leggings I purchased at New York Comic Con that had totally disappeared, I couldn't find them anywhere. The leggings resurfaced this past weekend and they're full of Marvel Comics characters such as Spiderman, Deadpool, Captain America, Black Widow and more.

I love a good comicbook. I seriously think they're good for your soul as strange as that sounds ha ha. They take you to a world of endless possibilities and have SooOOoOoOooOoo much history and drama in the story line. You also get to enjoy the art in the comicbooks. Sometimes if you close your eyes, you can see the characters moving like an animated series... I swear, it's true.

I often get asked the epic question, Marvel Comics or DC Comics? I think at different times I've given different answers. It depends when you catch me and probably what I'm reading or what shows I'm into. For example, lately I've been on a real big Marvel Comics kick. I recently started reading Spider Gwen and I binged watch the crap out of DareDevil and Jessica Jones on Netflix.

One of the cool things about shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones is that you don't even have to like comics to enjoy the show. Everything starts from the beginning. You get the whole back story and have to prepare yourself for the grand ride. Who knows, after you watch the show you might want to pick up the comicbook (that would be cool.).

Wearing: Basic V neck from H&M, Marvel leggings from We Love Fine, Sneakers from Superga.

Who else gets happy when they walk through crunchy Fall leaves?

These Superga sneakers are a great statement shoe. Silver, studded and so much fun to wear. I could probably get away with wearing these for a Silver Surfer cosplay.

Spider Gwen #1. Hoping to get a sketch done on the cover by Robbi Rodriguez one day.

How's everyone been spending their holiday season? Hopefully with lots of spiked cider, wine, good food and lots of love.

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Karmen Pedaru Looks Fiercely Festive In The Sunday Times Style.

December 22, 2015, 11:27 pm

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In Case You Missed It...

Karmen Pedaru is looking drop dead gorgeous and in the holiday groove for the cover story of the Sunday Times Style December 20th. I thought it would be nice to share just in case you still need inspiration for hair, makeup, or outfit ideas for Christmas or New Years Eve.

Pedaru was photographed by by Arved Colvin-Smith and styled by Olly Paton. She's seen wearing a lot of red, a nice big bow, metallics, glitter, fur, statement jewelry and more. She's beautifully modeling clothing from top designers such as Gareth Pugh and Vivienne Westwood.

The necklace used in the outfit above is to die for! I always think the holidays or any day you're celebrating is a great time to sport a very exaggerated necklace.

I would probably do something a bit different with my hair than just every day waves. I'm thinking of going with an exaggerated top knot or some sort of up do myself. That's just personal preference.

Eye makeup is on point!

I'm still debating on what I'm wearing for Christmas day. Happy Holidays everyone! I'm sure you'll all look gorgeous!

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Marique Schimmel By Jonas Bresnan For Stylist France December 2015.

December 22, 2015, 11:42 pm

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Shine On Beautiful ...

Marique Schimmel is photographed by Jonas Bresnan for Stylist France December 2015. Lately there's been a huge trend taking over the beauty and fashion world and it is GLITTER. Glitter on your hair, or your face, on your clothing, everywhere! It's been all about glitter and metallics. You can definitely see the trend in this artsy editorial.