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Lady Crook x Slick Wet Hair.

August 3, 2015, 11:22 pm
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There's a rebel lying deep in my soul. 
-Clint Eastwood

Hello Nubians, 

Something about sleek hair and dope mismatched prints, got me feeling like a bad ass. A lot of people think it's strange to wear mismatched prints but I love it. Feeling unbalanced almost makes me feel balanced if that makes any sense to anyone...?

I've always gravitated towards men's clothing. In this look below, I'm wearing a Crooks and Castles top and a Mishka NYC shorts. Those 2 brands mainly sell menswear, though this particular Crooks top is from their lady collection. 






Neutral smokey eye look from Urban Decay makeup palette.

These Mishka NYC shorts are from their menswear collection. I ended up with them because my brother accidentally ordered them too small for himself... can't say I feel bad for him though since I LOVE them #sorrybruh. They are beautifully detailed  and have some sort of constellation print on them. Also, considering they're menswear... I really like the cut. They're tight and show off my curves without being "skin tight".  I guess a few reasons I gravitate towards menswear are... comfort and edgier, stronger cuts in the clothing. Sometimes better prints too. There's something very rugged and rebellious I find in a lot of menswear pieces that is not as easily found in women's wear. Also a sense of liberation too. 










As an adult woman, I think being able to wear mens clothing and still feel great and sexy about yourself says a lot about you. I think that means most of your sexiness comes from your confidence, and that's something really beautiful. This means you don't feel the need to expose your body all the time to uphold some strange standard you were born into for holding the V-card if ya know what I mean? In the society we live in today, I think it's admirable to dress as you want and not give a flying f@ck what anyone else thinks. Besides, I always thought the mystery behind not seeing it all is where the fun lies... like unwrapping a gift.



Cheers my darlings!


Xo Nubia Xo
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"I Want" Wednesday! MAC Cosmetics + Selena.

August 4, 2015, 10:17 pm
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Who's Insanely Looking Forward To MAC Cosmetics x Selena? 



This week for I Want Wednesday's, I'm wishing I can get my hands on some MAC Cosmetics x Selena when it's released next year. MAC cosmetics collab collections are famous for selling out in a ridiculously short amount of time and I really, really want to get at least a lipstick minimum from this collection. 

After many people signed a petition started by a fan named Patty Rodriguez on Change.org titled "To release a "Selena Quintanilla for MAC" limited edition collection #SelenaQuintanillaForMAC" it seems to have gotten MAC Cosmetics attention. The petition gathered over  37,000 supporters. 

A short time after the petition,  MAC Cosmetics revealed the photo below on their instagram. I guess they decided "Anything for Selena's!"



Like the legend herself, Selena Quintanilla’s fans are an inspiration to us all for their love and enthusiasm. It’s happening! We are excited to announce the M•A•C Selena Quintanilla collection, available in 2016. @SelenaQOfficial #MACSelena

It's all so amazing and inspiring. I used to love listening to Selena's music as a young girl, first in spanish and then in english. She was a total inspiration and always seemed so happy with a huge smile on her face. Some people are born vibrant. I'm glad to see that even 20 years after her tragic death, she's still such an influence on both the latin community and for young women in general. 

I'm dying to see the shade of red MAC releases in the collection. Selena loved sporting red lips so I'm sure they're going to do a great job. 





I'm also very excited to see the packaging. I hope they do a good job with the packaging because I wasn't very impressed with the cases for the Marilyn Monroe collection *fingers crossed*. 

I'm intrigued with the thought of the whole collection and I hope MAC decides to drop more sneak peeks soon of what they're working on. 

Were you a Selena fan? What was your favorite song? 



Cheers my darlings!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation Review.

August 4, 2015, 10:47 pm
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Hey Nubians,

You shouldn't have to cover your tattoos... but sometimes you do. 



I tried out the Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation and I have to say I'm very pleased. It sucks that sometimes people find themselves in situations where they have to cover their tattoos, but that's life.I don't often get impressed with beauty products and well, I'm impressed. Kudos to Kat Von D for releasesing such a great product that works amazing. The coverage is amazing with just a few drops.

The Lock-It Tattoo Foundation isn't just great for tattoos, but for scars as well. I picked it up at Sephora one day for $35.00 I believe, and it was such a smart investment! I've already had a few of my friends buy it because they've randomly tried it out when they came over to my place and fall in love with how well it covers scars. I've also used it on my bikini line and though the bottle doesn't say "waterproof" on it, I believe it's worked for me as waterproof. I've spent hours in the pool with the product still on when I get out.

Here's some more detailed info straight from the Sephora site:

The Details Every work of art begins with a perfect canvas. Create yours with this full-coverage foundation in a range of super-pigmented shades for a flawless complexion. Optical diffusers visually minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Fully loaded with a combination of raw materials and the best high-performance ingredients, it provides 24-hour wear, and the transfer-resistant formula means it won’t rub off on you—or anyone else. Natural polymers absorb oil for a matte, soft finish and the added emollients make skin feel velvety-smooth and hydrated. For locked-in looks, Kat’s got you covered. Submit your beauty masterpieces with #KVDLook and check out the bold and beautiful looks below!


Below please watch the video where I sample the Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation on one of my own tattoo's on my wrist. Also, subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more awesome stuff HERE.




Drop any question you have below in the comment section.


Cheers my darlings!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Desert Fashion and Style. Mad Max: Fury Road too.

August 5, 2015, 11:13 pm
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"My world is fire and blood."
-Max Rockatansky

Hello my beautiful Nubians!

Earlier this went my boyfriend and I went to Tropicana Cinemas, Regency Theatre in Las Vegas. Did you know $2 movie theaters still existed!? I always heard they did, but I figured it was some sort of urban legend. I figured we'd go check it out because I saw they were playing Mad Max: Fury Road 3D for $2.50. I missed Mad Max when it in the theaters when it was first released. My brother told me while we spoke earlier in the month that it was the kind of movie I had to watch on the big screen, so it worked out perfectly. The theatre was decent considering it was $2.50. Mainly families and locals. 



The top I wore I picked up a long time ago at a thrift store in New Jersey. I've probably had it for over 2 years and never wore it once, does that ever happen to you? I felt like the piece was special. Anyway, something about it reminded me about the desert so I decided to finally wear it. 


I was always intrigued by the print and the embroidery on the top. When I look at it I see plants, rocks, and sand... but then again, what the hell do I know?

Wearing: Thrifted top, H&M hat, Banana Republic jeggings, Shoes from Go Jane. 

The outfit also had a touch of western influence in it. The hat and the choker make the whole look pop... and the top OBVIOUSLY. 


Here's the theatre. Super retro looking right? If you're ever in Vegas and feel like having an affordable, random day and catching a movie, you can get more info on how to visit the theatre HERE. It was a fun time.


Also, if you're wondering Mad Max: Fury Road was awesome too. SooOooOOo much action and an interesting story line. I had never watched the original so everything was new to me. Tom Hardy did an outstanding job as per usual (I still can't get over his performance as Bain in The Dark Knight Rises). It also didn't hurt to look at mega babes in the movies, a lot of them models. Some of the pretty ladies you could look forward to seeing are Charlize Theron, Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee and more. I'm a fan of some of these ladies for their editorials especially Riley Keough and Abbey Lee.  




Cheers my darlings!


Xo Nubia Xo
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Fashion Crush Friday: Sretsis Clothing.

August 6, 2015, 11:20 pm
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Hello Nubians,

Have you guys ever heard of a fashion brand named Sretsis? Well, it's pretty f#cking beautiful.


I first heard about Sretsis when I was reading and looking at photos from Tokyo Fashion Week. I
often like to keep up and look into fashion weeks world-wide. I look at this as a good way for me to stay inspired and sometimes exercise interesting trends and styles that may not be relevant in the states yet. 


The Sretsis Ready-To-Wear Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is gorgeous. It's called "Sretsis Labyrinth". If you visit their site, here's the concept and insight they'll give you on what inspired them for this collection. 


"This season marks a new chapter and exciting journey for Sretsis. Eschewing the commonplace exoteric inspirations of the material world, Autumn/Winter 2015 “Sretsis Labyrinth” takes an intrinsic look, from within, as a starting point for a timelessly treasurable collection of attire that spans the test of time.

As you step into Sretsis’ mythical Labyrinth, a metaphor and tool for the reflection of life. Labyrinths, an outlet for meditation and pondering your inner most thoughts and life’s greater mysteries, can be used to help you seek out the answers. This philosophical approach then takes a turn and refocuses that idea to what you choose to wear. Like in a labyrinth, fashion should be a question of self-exploration, with the answers already present within your subconscious. An expression of oneself dawning from the internal conundrum that gets untangled through the course of your self-reflection. When entering into the Labyrinth, the goal is to have everything answered on your way out. This season, Sretsis provides an eclectic mix with choices that will satisfy every girl’s fantasy and prove themselves as the answer for their genuine styles.

Look within yourself. Follow your heart, and start your journey into the Labyrinth. Find yourself joyfully lost in the mythical garden of wild strawberries, grapevines, fields of metallic Blue Stars, song birds flying over your head, and occasionally be greeted by a fox or Ludo, the friendly furry monster eagerly waiting to guide you with a warm embrace. "


Reading the concept behind the line only made me further admire the collection and have so much more respect for it. I love the message they're trying to send with "Fashion should be a question of self-exploration, with the answers already present within your subconscious." So many people don't get creative with their style because they fear what others may think. They're afraid of getting criticized, starred at, or pointed at. It always takes a few fearless leaders to change things. Throughout the last 5 years, I think fashion and style has become a lot more fun in the states and I hope it keeps going in this direction. In all honesty, you know what you like in the back of your head, you just may not always express it.  

I used to think that by working in the fashion industry I wasn't doing anything good in the world such as a doctor or a teacher perhaps. As the years passed by I realized that wasn't true. I realized that fashion is full on self expression for many people like myself. A sort of therapy if you will. Something that brings happiness. Don't be afraid to show crazy colors, and prints, or fruit accessories or whatever you feel! If you feel goth, go do that! Just be genuine, it's good for the soul. It's a fact of life that when you think you look good, you feel good. I think Sretsis is one of those brands that's trying to show people how to have fun, be creative, be fearless, and find yourself. 


I see so much in this collection. The photos above and below almost remind me of the Manson girls in the 1960's. Lots of floral prints, flared pants, cardigans and hippie style. I also see hints of anime in the collection as well. 





This blue dress above might be my favorite piece. I love the color, the neckline and the ruffles by the shoulders.  Th belt is lovely, and the blue puffy balls remind me of certain trends from the 90's. The shoes in most of these photos are killer too. 


There's a few headpieces in the collection that remind me a bit of Princess Mononoke too. 


I think I would get married in the look above, ha ha. The dress is STUNNING. 




What do you think of this collection? Do you have a favorite piece? If anything at all, I hope you've walked away a bit more inspired after reading this post. 

To see more from Sretsis, you can check out their websiteHERE.


Cheers my darlings!


Xo Nubia Xo
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Fall Fashion Inspiration: Kirsty Hume by Erik Madigan Heck for Uk Harper's Bazaar September 2015.

August 12, 2015, 11:20 am
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Hello Nubians,

The Fall season is quickly approaching and I am sOoOooO excited about it. Usually I love to hang on to Summer and all, but I'm over the heat. I'm living in Las Vegas right now... do you know what it's like waking up to 110°-115° almost everyday? BYE.  In addition to the heat being such a drag, Fall fashion is much more fun than Summer fashion. You get to be more creative with layering and the clothing also has more texture amongst other little details that matter.

Something about the Fall season always feels magical too... especially in New York. The air feels so crisp and fresh, you feel a slight breeze fly through your hair and the leaves are perfection. You start looking forward to apple picking and all sort of fun Fall festivities. It's always been my favorite season.


I bumped into this editorial of Kirsty Hume by Erik Madigan Heck for Uk Harper's Bazaar September 2015 and I found it extremely inspirational. Everything from the location of the shoot to the styling is speaking volumes to me. 


Model: Kirsty Hume 
Photographer: Erik Madigan Heck 
Stylist: Leith Clark 
Make-up: Janeen Witherspoon
Hair: Panos Papandrianos 


The editorial reminds me a bit of the late Sharon Tate. Effortless beauty. A lot of the looks in the editorial seem to be inspired from the mid 1960's-1970's with a modern edge. 




There's also an excessive amount of tweed in this editorial. I do love a great tweed coat. The red tweed dress a few photos above is also fantastic. Fall fashion trend alert! IN NEED OF TWEED!










This type of beautiful and magical editorial is just what I needed to get my creative juices flowing today. I'm welcoming Fall with open arms. 


Cheers my darlings!


Xo Nubia Xo
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Red Eye Makeup, Purple Hair.

August 13, 2015, 9:21 am
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Hello Nubians,

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. -Audrey Hepburn


Lately I've been switching up my makeup quite a bit. For some time now, I've been into bronzers and contouring and looking more tan than I already do... but now I've been exercising a new look. For the past week or so I've been into more of a dewy, fresh faced look. I think applying more red and pink tones to your face makes you look more natural, younger and give you a flair of innocence. In these photos I used a red eye-shadow on my eye-lid, NYX cosmetics Cherry to be exact. The NYX eye shadow was nicely pigmented and it adds a mysterious allure to your look. Besides that, I wore a Mally Cosmetics nude lip and applied a tiny bit of blush.

Though I think contouring will never go out of style, this is the beauty look I'm currently into.


About the clothing... I purchased this dress at ROSS stores. It's very delicate and pretty. The top is a tiny bit sheer while the bottom is lace. It's a great piece to sport with some dainty flats or rock some pumps with. I love when you can wear a dress for many occasions.

  



You can't see my shoes in these photos but for those of you that are curious, I wore Cole Hann pumps. 


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Bellagio Kabuki Spectacle Show. Don't Miss It This Weekend In Vegas!

August 14, 2015, 5:31 pm
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Who Said Las Vegas Is Losing It's Skill To Dazzle People? 



I've been living here for a little over a year now and I'm still constantly amazed at this towns beauty and culture which is often overlooked because of gambling. 

This weekend, MGM Resorts International in collaboration with Shochik is bringing something special to the Bellagio water show. They are going to present you with a 30 minute show and you'll have 5 chances to catch it! Japanese actor Ichikawa Somegoro, alongside Nakamura Yonekichi will battle a giant carp projected onto a Bellagio water movie screen where you'll see the breath taking animated scenes. It's going to be a "Kabuki Spectacle". I hear the show is going to be full of exquisite, detailed costumes combined with water movements.

I am definitely going to catch it because I've heard about how beautiful the Japanese Kabuki art form is. It's the most famous traditional performance art in Japan. I think it's going to be something fresh and new to a lot of people walking the Las Vegas Strip... something out of the norm which is quite the statement to make around these parts. Hopefully everyone will stop, watch, and appreciate it. I'm envisioning walking away truly inspired. 

If you're interested in checking it out, please see the show times below. 

Event: 
Kabuki Spectacle August 14 - 16, 2015 

Event Times: 
08.14 | 9:15 p.m. 
08.15 | 9:15 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. 
08.16 | 9:15 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.


Cheers my darlings!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Manicure Monday: Polka Dot Nails!

August 17, 2015, 5:56 pm
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Hey Nubians,

Time for manicure Monday! I've been trying to do my nails differently every week in an effort to pamper myself a bit. Look good, feel good.  I love trying out new colors and seeing which brands last longer without chipping.

 Lately I've been occasionally using press-ons again. I used to use them when I was about 15 years old maybe and then stopped cold turkey and started going to the salon instead. These days, I don't want to take the time out for a salon visit often. Press-on nails are a quick and easy fix for a beautiful manicure. There are so many options with cute designs on them too. I like getting mine fairly short so they don't look too fake.


These press-ons are from the brand Fing'rs Prints and have ! The nails are pretty decent quality. The only thing I didn't like too much is that I purchased them without noticing they come with some sort of adhesive inside. I personally prefer to buy a separate glue and use that because I feel it last longer. I added some glue under the adhesive and they still lasted a few days. The nails are still a steal for the price. If you buy them on ebay, you can find them for about 2 dollars a set. 


Within the next month or so, I'm probably going to start using Fall colors. I love burgundy tones, the color goes well with my complexion. Also lots of orange and hunter green.


Are you getting excited about any cool nail trends?


Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo
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May The CoverGirl x Star Wars Collection Be With You.

August 17, 2015, 7:16 pm
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Hey Nubians, 

Princess Leia has always been the babe of Star Wars right? Encouraging strength and beauty. 

In celebration of the Star Wars film that's about to drop soon this December The Force Awakens, CoverGirl is releasing a limited-edition makeup collection! There's a lot of unique lipstick shades, a few nail polishes, and mascara bottles with classic quotes from the film on it! So if you like to collect items, you can buy them all. 

I'm very curious to try out the lipsticks especially. The metallic colors look funky and fun! I'm hoping they're pigmented nicely. The collection is set to officially launch on September 4, keep an eye out for it!

CoverGirl Star Wars Limited Edition Lipsticks will range from $5.99 - $7.99 and the Colorlicious Lipsticks come in six new shades.






The CoverGirl Star Wars Nail Gloss in Speed of Light will range from $4.99 - 6.99.


The CoverGirl Star Wars Limited Edition Dark Side Mascara in Very Black will range from $5.99 - 7.49.





What do you think about the collection? Any specific piece you're dying to get your hands on? 




 Cheers my darlings!


Xo Nubia Xo
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Fox's Empire Has Inspired A Saks Clothing Collection.

August 19, 2015, 1:32 am
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You Ladies All Know You Want Some Of That Cookie Lyon Sass!



Fox's Empire is a great, entertaining, scandalous show with some incredible actors. The music is very inspirational too. Besides their top notch cast, they must have an amazing stylist because everyone on the show is always dressed on point! I personally love Cookie Lyon's style, you can say it's flashy and sexy. Well I have some grand news, Saks Fifth Avenue has teamed up with the Fox series to bring a new collection to stores and online in September, just in time for Empire season 2!

Both women and mens clothing will be included in the collection, as well as accessories. There will be jewelry from Alexis Bittar, women’s RTW clothing from Cushnie et Ochs, men's and women's footwear from Jimmy Choo and handbags and accessories from MCM.


I read via The Wrap that an Empire curated windows will be on display at Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York and Beverly Hills flagships from Sept. 10th through Oct. 7th. Can't wait to see how those turn out, they should be fierce and full of life just like everyone on the show.

I'm very anxious to see the collection come to life as I truly believe from the photo above that they've done a great job covering the characters personalities through fashion. Those Jimmy Choo cheetah pumps in the Cookie collage are looking sexy as hell too! 



Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Zendaya Debuts "Daya" Shoe Collection At MAGIC Las Vegas!

August 20, 2015, 12:18 am
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Zendaya Coleman has swag! 


  
It's hard to believe Zendaya Coleman is only 18 years old. She quite the smart cookie. I first saw her on Disney and then on red carpets taking calculated risk. I think she has sick style and is totally drop dead gorgeous. She reminds me a lot of Aaliyah in a sense that she dresses like a tom boy a lot but is still effortlessly sexy.



Zendaya recently teased about her shoe collection "Daya" on her instagram and decided to debut it at the FN Platform at MAGIC in the Las Vegas Convention Center. 




'“The kind of women we’re targeting are real women [who] want a good shoe they can wear to their job interviews, but still be stylish and not break the bank,” Zendaya told People. “But it’s not like that typical look for less. No, these are dope shoes and you don’t have to spend three years trying to buy them.”


I love how the collection looks so colorful! Bright pink, blue and teal. She also promised they're comfortable and that she will keep them under $225. The collection includes boots, caged sandals, pumps, sneakers, and more. The shoes will be available to purchase in 2016.

I Can't wait to see more bold career moves from this young lady! I hear she's dropping an LP soon and has been working with one of my favorite producers Timbaland! Dope stuff.

Xo Nubia Xo

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A Private Obsession: Enly Tammela By Jamie Nelson For No Tofu September 2015.

August 20, 2015, 1:05 am
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Hello Nubians,

Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger. 
-Coco Chanel 



Yesterday was Coco Chanel's birthday. Such an iconic, powerful woman. I thought this shoot was more then appropriate for the occasion. 

Jamie Nelson is a cool, interesting photographer. I'm a fan of his close up shots, he's a very detailed photographer. This editorial is literally crazy for coco. Though I think it's a bit over the top, it is an obsession after all. There are many elements here I enjoyed that Nelson captured through photography. Model Enly Tammela sells all of this craziness very well too. 




Photographer: Jamie Nelson 
Stylist: Anna Katsanis
Hair: Linh Nguyen
Make-up: Michael Anthony
Manicure: Julie Kandalec














Xo Nubia Xo
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How To: Slick Wet Hair Look.

August 20, 2015, 2:48 pm
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Hello My Beautiful Readers!

Life Is Too Short To Have Boring Hair. 



I'm a fan of the wet, slick, sexy hair look. We've seen it all over the place. From runways to red carpets. Beautiful women such as Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Candice Swanepoel and more are known to rock this look gracefully. It's very easy to obtain and I'm going to show you how! 


You'll need a few tools that you probably already have.

*A comb or hair brush.
*Water.
*Hair spray or gel.
*A few bobby pins (optional)
*A hair tie.
*A little bit of patience.

Below watch my video tutorial and subscribe to my YouTube channel or as I like to call it NubTube HERE. 



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Fiending For Fall Fashion.

August 21, 2015, 2:22 am
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I Can't Wait For Fall!


In the collage I made below, you'll see a small taste of a few of the MANY things I'm looking forward to this Autumn. Fuzzy sweaters, turtle necks, camo prints, hoodies, Timberland boots, plaid, leopard, it's a long list. I'm also dying for the perfect pair of thigh high boots this year. There's a certain point in Summer when you're just like "Ok, I'm done with you" and I've hit it hard! 

Even though I'm living in Las Vegas, I'm going to be in my home town for a few weeks (Queens baby!) and well... nothing beats a New York City Fall. The leaves are crisp, the breeze is the perfect temperature, you walk around the Lower East Side with a pumpkin spiced latte in hand, and the streets just have a special glow to them. It's truly beautiful and inspiring. 


I think for Fall 2015 I'll be traveling through the decades. From 60's, Mod, Grunge, Urban... I'm playing around with everything. 



Makeup wise for the most part I'm sticking to bold brows, bold lips, simple! I occasionally plan to play around with eye shadows too. Colors such as orange, yellow and hunter green sound about right. 




It's going to be a great season. Even this pumpkin is strutting! I mean, c'mon.

Cheers! 


Xo Nubia Xo

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Makeup Monday: Comic Inspired Makeup - X-Men's Wolverine.

August 23, 2015, 9:55 pm
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Hello My Beautiful Nubians!



I love art and comic books and being creative. I'm very excited for New York Comic Con coming up soon (Oct 8th to be exact). In honor of that excitement, I decided to do a comic inspired makeup look! This week my inspiration is Wolverine from Marvel's X-Men. I used to always watch the cartoon Saturday mornings on Fox and I have read a few of the comic books as well. I'm actually currently reading the fairly new X-Men '92 series.

When I say comic inspired, I mean mainly the color story behind the character and perhaps some small details. Watch my video below to see how I put this look together. I used products from Wet 'N Wild beauty, L'Oréal, NYX cosmetics, BH Cosmetics brushes and more.


Also remember to visit my YouTube channel HERE and hit the "like" and "subscribe" button. Thanks for all the love! 



Cheers my darlings!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Boyfriend Jeans And Sparkly Shoes.

August 25, 2015, 11:59 am
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Because Sometimes Life Is A Little Fuzzy...

Hello My Beautiful Nubian Queens, 

I wanted to share this quick look with you. I was on my way out to lunch.

I love loose fitting denim. I actually wish these were even baggier but I still love them! They're from one of my favorite little boutiques in Las Vegas, Patty's Closet. These off the shoulder tops always make me feel like I should be on an island or something ha ( I should be). 



Wearing: Patty's Closet boyfriend jeans, Betsey Johnson polly's shoes, Misc top. 


It's funny because I got these photos taken so quickly that I must have not focused my camera enough, they look a bit fuzzy. I decided to use them anyway because I said to myself "Life isn't always perfect" but you have to make the most of it... am i right?


*Sparkle My City Baby*

What's going on everyone? 


Cheers my darlings!

Xo Nubia Xo
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Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday With Cirque Du Soleil Special Events In Las Vegas.

August 26, 2015, 3:28 pm
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Hello Beautiful Nubians!

Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday With Cirque Du Soleil In Las Vegas. 




Though it's always sad to think about Michael Jackson passing away, I think the best way to honor him is to celebrate his memory. I used to be very enchanted with him and I still am really. His music was touch, his dance moves were mesmerizing. He was a creative genius and was always reinventing himself. I hear from many interviews he was quite the perfectionist. 

Also, his fashion sense was insane! He had a huge influence in the fashion world and was always trend setting. From crazy funky prints, his infamous red leather jacket, the fedora, space fashion, sparkly attire, zippers, buckles, chains, sharp suits, armor and much, much more. Till this day celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, Taylor Swift and more pay homage to his style. 



As some of you may know, Cirque du Soleil has the very popular Michael Jackson "ONE' show. To celebrate his birthday this Saturday, August 29th they will have all day festivities! Amazing right? If you're in town, you'll definitely want to get your hands on some tickets HERE. The daily festivities are as follows: 

WHAT: Michael Jackson ONE and the Estate of Michael Jackson invite guests to celebrate the legendary King of Pop as they host the annual Michael Jackson birthday party at the Michael Jackson ONE Theatre inside Mandalay Bay on August 29 with special activities and a once in a lifetime performance.
  • This year, the main attraction of this highly anticipated event, which historically draws fans from all over the world, will be a special presentation by members of the cast of Michael Jackson ONE, created especially for the fans attending this year’s celebration.  The performance begins with a one-time only performance to Michael’s #1 hit “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” which is not part of the regular Michael Jackson ONE show.  
  • This will be followed by a preview of two acts from the show - “Stranger In Moscow” and “Thriller”, consistently a crowd and critics favorite.  
  • And kicking off the afternoon will be a book signing hosted at the Michael Jackson ONE Boutique for Jackson’s longtime costume designer, Michael Bush.
  • There will also be a short Q&A with select cast members from the show after the special performance. 
  • Ticket holders will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Estate team and their invited guests, including Michael Jackson ONE choreographers, Rich & Tone Talauega and Travis Payne, as everyone enjoys a celebratory birthday cake.
Ticket holders for both performances on Aug. 29 are invited to join in all of the afternoon’s festivities. Guests who are interested in attending these events can purchase tickets at cirquedusoleil.com/mjbday.

WHO: Cast members from Michael Jackson ONE; choreographers Rich & Tone Talauega and Travis Payne; Co-Executor of the Estate of Michael Jackson, John Branca; and Michael Bush, author of The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 29
3:30 p.m. – Book signing with Michael Bush
4:00 p.m. – Special performance and Q&A with Michael Jackson ONE performers
5:30 p.m. – Meet-and-greet with the Estate and their invited guests

WHERE: Michael Jackson ONE Theatre 
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino 
3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd 
Las Vegas, NV 89119

If you're not familiar with the Cirque du Soleil "ONE" show, see the trailer below. I hear it's amazing! I will be there this Saturday eating some birthday cake and enjoying the show! 



Cheers darlings! 

Xo Nubia Xo
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Kali Uchis Looks Amazing Modeling Sophia Webster’s New Barbie Shoe Collection.

August 27, 2015, 11:37 am
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C'mon Barbie, Let's Go Party!



Kali Uchis makes Colombian gals like me proud. I actually heard of Kali Uchis at first because I think my brother might be in love with her ha ha, I think she's super cool though. 

The singer/songwriter is starring in a new campaign for Barbie by Sophia Webster shoes. Both women and kids can rock the collection, it includes sneakers, sandals and stiletto's. The collection was created to celebrate Barbie wearing flat shoes for the first time!!! Say What? Usually I would oppose to such things because growing up, Barbie was the illusion of a perfect woman for me... ya know... pretty hair, the perfect dresses and wardrobe, cute body with the tinniest almost impossible waist, and always a sick pair of pumps! But throughout the years and thanks to the media, we already have wayyyyy too many close to impossible goals for women. I think it's a breath of fresh air to see Barbie being normalized a bit and be seen more like an every day women in a pair of hightop sneakers. Amen y'all! 






These butterfly stilettos give me total 90s nostalgia... I want!




The collection launches in Selfridges London and is online right now at sophiawebster.com. The collaboration is a continuation of the Barbie Fashionista campaign, which celebrates diversity with 23 new dolls, featuring 14 different facial sculpts, 8 skin tones, 18 eye colors, 22 hair styles, and 23 hair colors. I think it's a great message of positivity for the youth, especially young girls to make Barbie seem more approachable. We're living in a world were young teenagers are getting crazy unnecessary surgeries such as lip and butt implants for vanity and to feel beautiful. I know this sounds super corny right now, but beauty comes from within. You have to work with what you have. Having a big ass, tits, and a pair of heels on doesn't automatically make you beautiful. All races and colors are beautiful too! Get with it ladies! It's cool that the Barbie brand wants to celebrate diversity because so many young girls are obsessed with their dolls. Now maybe the dolls will look more like them.

The Barbie x Sophia Webster shoes can range anywhere from $150 to about $500. It is a special collection however, so if this is your kind of thing and you're looking for quality, I think it's worth it. 




The designer said: "Creating a shoe collection for Barbie has always been my dream project, but getting to be a part of her embracing flats for the first time made it extra exciting, and deeply personal. I love that this concept strikes a balance between dreams and reality - the idea of getting Barbie in some hi-tops and setting her loose in East London instantly appealed."



Dope bags too! 


What do you think of the collection? Think you'll get your hands on any of these items soon? 

Make sure to follow Sophia Webster and Kali Uchis on Instagram for more updates and random cool stuff. 

Lastly, for your viewing pleasure... Check out the Kali Uchis "Loner" music video.  Take in the cool beat, her soothing voice, and more of her sick, pretty in pink style in the dreamy video. 



Cheers my darlings! 


Xo Nubia Xo

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CoverGirl x Star Wars Collection Review.

August 28, 2015, 3:54 am
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Hello My Beautiful Nubians,


“Do. Or Do Not. There Is No try.” – Yoda


The CoverGirl x Star Wars collection is dropping next Friday, September 4th. Exciting stuff for all you makeup obsessed ladies out there. Lot's of lipsticks, nail polishes, & mascaras. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a few pieces from the collection to review, yay!



The collection consist of the following and I have highlighted the pieces I am reviewing.


Colorlicious Lipstick ($7.99) (Limited Edition)

  • Droid — Gold #40 
  • Lilac #20 
  • Nude #70 
  • Stormtrooper — Dark Purple #50 
  • Red #30 
  • Silver #10

Star Wars SuperSizer Mascara ($7.49) (Limited Edition)

The 10 COVERGIRL SuperSizer Mascara's are divided in half. 5 Light Side (Waterproof) and 5 Dark Side (Regular). The bottles include iconic Star Wars movie lines, unique to their corresponding side.
  • 5 x Light Side (Waterproof): “May The Force Be With You”; “Do, Or Do Not, There Is No Try”; “You’re My Only Hope”; “I Feel The Good In You”; “Luminous Beings Are We” 
  • 5 x Dark Side On-Pack Quotes (Regular): “I Will Finish What You Started”; “There Has Been An Awakening”; “Indeed You Are Powerful”; “You Will Meet Your Destiny”; “Immune To The Light”

    Star Wars Nail Gloss ($6.99) (Limited Edition)

    • Light
    • Nemesis
    • Red Revenge

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      Cheers my darlings! 


      Xo Nubia Xo

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