Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall.

It's that time of year again folks. Trees become bare as their crisp leaves fall to the ground and scatter across paths. Cool winds twirl about and infiltrate your windows leaving clues of wintery nights soon to come. Aromas of pumpkin and cinnamon fill the air as you're perspiring profusely in 90 degree weather. Wait, what? Ok, maybe that last one only applies to us Floridians but if you're in pretty much any other state, there's chances that you're experiencing these first signs of Fall. Now, I've made it known before just how much I love summer, and I really, really do. But I think that my love for summer comes mostly from a lifetimes absence of fall. I've never lived in a place where all four seasons made their presence known. Living in Florida almost always guaranteed prolonged seasons of summer and a maybe a week or two of "winter". And I'm ok with it. But that doesn't mean that I can't love the fall for all the reasons anyone else would! And of course the main reason being Fall Fashion. Stroll along with me as I jump into a few fashionable reasons to love this season.

BOOTS, BOOTS, and more BOOTS.

Ankle boots, Riding boots, Combat, oh my! 

Deep Plum Lip Colors and Rich Shadowy Tones!

Explore richer makeup looks and put the nude colors and pink tones back until next year.

                                            

Daring Denim

I'm loving bold colored denim and eye-catching prints for fall! Pair with any type of boot and finish with a deeper toned makeup look to complete the entire package!

Share some of your favorite Fall looks with me on Twitter @Hey_itsToni! Until next time!  xoxo Toni

My Top 5 Favorite Trends for the Summer

When I think about the summer, two things in particular come to mind: laying out and alcoholic beverages. Ok, so although I could definitely argue that those are my favorite parts of summer by far, there's one thing in particular that I love about the summertime that makes me excited when the weather starts to go from "hot" to "hot-as-hell" (Floridians know what I'm talking about). Of course what I'm talking about are summer trends! Every year there's a few trends in particular that spread like wildfire and before you know it, you find yourself ditching last years trends and out shopping for the hottest new looks of the season! I've compiled a list of my top 5 favorite trends of Summer 2012! So, feel fee to grab a drink and hop on my trend train! (Sorry for that).

5.) Tribal Prints


If you waste countless hours pinning away on Pintrest at ungodly hours of the night like I do, then you've probably come across a few pictures of cute tribal-inspired looks. I absolutely LOVE that this look is hot this year because I have to admit, I've always had a thing for eclectic tribal patterns. The different color schemes and patterns are so eye-catching and fun to wear whether you're on the sand or out for a night on the town. Here's a few of my favorite tribal-inspired looks!

4.) Bronzing skinfinishes

What's better than looking like a hot bronzed goddess? Looking like a hot bronzed goddess without actually having to take the risk of burning your skin in the sun's unforgiving rays! Take it from me, you can achieve that sultry summer glow by simply applying a finishing bronzer or "skin finish" on top of your normal makeup routine in seconds! I recently picked one up from MAC and immediately fell in love from the minute I opened up the compact to see all the glittery, bronze goodness! I just apply a little on the top of my cheeks, bridge of my nose, and forehead to give my face that "laying out in the sun all day" glow. No sunburn required!

3.) Juicing

If you're a fitness junkie (or pretend to be, like I do) then you've probably already heard about this trend: juicing. And no, I'm not referring to the codeword for steroid use, I'm talking about natural juicing aka using a juicer to make your meals with the good stuff that comes from the ground! I must admit, I've spent a fair amount of time looking into juicers and let's just say, they're not exactly the cheapest thing on the planet! But investing in a good one is something I see as a huge plus! In minutes, your favorite fruits and veggies turn into healthy, natural meal replacements, energy drinks, and even sweet treats! So here's to sipping your way to health!

2.) Cute DIY hairstyles

There's been a huge trend movement in hair this summer! Forget the plain-jane ponytails, there are literally hundreds of cute hairstyle tutorials I've seen all over Youtube that are not only doable but cute enough to pass along. We're talking funky fishtail braids, chalk-colored highlights, bold two-toned styles, oh my! Girls everywhere are starting to embrace their creativity and create amazing styles to show off this summer! Here are a few of my favorites courtesy of Pintrest (again).

1.) NAILS, NAILS, NAILS! 


And finally, the most talked about trend this year has to do with (drumroll) NAILS! It seems like everywhere you turn, there's an instagram of someone's funky nail colors or a twitpic of crazy nail accessories! It seems that this year, everyone is obsessed with nails! I'm seeing everything from bold, eye-catching colors to textured "caviar" styles to pointy cat-like claws and beyond! Gone are the days of the boring french manicure! This summer, it's all about expressing your personal style on the things we use the most! Here are a few of my favorite nail styles I've seen floating around the interwebz.

  

As always, thanks for reading! And don't forget to comment and leave me some of your favorite trends this summer! :)

2012 MTV Movie Awards - Best and Worst Dressed!

The MTV Movie Awards aired last night and as usual, the hottest stars brought out all the stops on the red carpet. The 'anything goes' vibe of MTV Movie Awards is what separates it from those other awards shows and is the main reason why I love checking out all the fashions. From ultra sexy pant-suits to red hot minis, most of last nights fashions were definitely drool-worthy, if I must say so myself! Here are a few of my favorite looks from the red carpet and a few looks I thought were as disappointing as the lack of action during the acceptance for 'Best Kiss'. Hold on to your golden popcorn!

Charlize Theron STUNNED in a very elegant, yet sexy red Lanvin dress. I have to say, I really love everything about this dress. The shape, the color, the way it makes her look so effortlessly chic. Charlize is the queen of red carpet fashion wonders and this look certainly made the Hollywood newcomers know the glam goddess is here to stay.

Anyone who knows me, knows how obsessed I am with menswear inspired fashion for women. That being said, I absolutely loved Shailene Woodley's black pant and vest combo by Stella McCartney. It was classic, it was sexy, and it definitely turned heads on the red carpet! Her messy-chic fishtail braid was perfect for the summer show and proved that you don't need a fancy undo to rock a red carpet!

Although she skipped the red carpet this year, Jennifer Aniston looked amazing in this fitted leather Valentino number. She paired it with ultra-sexy stripy sandals to complete the look and lengthen those long, toned legs. She definitely edged it up for this occasion and she proved that not only does she do elegant hollywood glam well, but she can rock the leather with the rest of 'em!

Not all that glittered was golden last night. My three worst looks go to Jessica Biel, Kristen Stewart and Crystal Reed. I'm not sure what these three were thinking with these looks so I'll let you guys write your own captions! Let me know what you think of last nights red carpet show down and as always, keep an eye out for upcoming blogs on everything fashion, beaty, and hair! <3

#FlatIronProblems

I love trying new products. And when my lovely flatiron of less than ONE YEAR started giving me problems with heating, I began pestering all of my friends to let me borrow theirs. Before I know it, the Ergo flatiron made its way into my bathroom entourage. I can only describe this flat iron with one word: LIFESAVER. I've been using it everyday for about two weeks now and based on my experience with it so far, I can honestly say that I will never purchase another flat iron ever again. This flat iron heats up in about 30 seconds. And not  just a little heat, it gets REALLY HOT. Hot enough to tame my unruly, frizzy curls! It used to take me about 35-40 minutes to completely straighten my hair. With this ErGo, it only took 20 minutes. And believe me, I timed it! I also love it because its the perfect size. Its not bulky or thick, or too small either. I can easily create waves and ribbon curls with it because its so easy to twist within sections. I have a feeling that I won't be needing another flat iron for a long time! In the mean time, I'm coming up with excuses not to give it back to my friend :)  

How my hair looks au natural. Notice the frizziness :/

How it looked after I straightened it with the ERGO. Super shiny and best of all, super STRAIGHT! 

Summer is in the Hair!

Ahh, the summertime. The flowing sundresses, the colorful bikinis, the fruity little drinks with umbrellas. It's safe to say that the summertime means fun in the sun and what's more fun than beach-inspired hairstyles to accompany your summertime style! Whether its a lively night on the town, or a lazy day of sunbathing, you can achieve stylish yet doable looks as fast as it takes to brush the sand out of those "how did that get there" places. So pull up a beach chair, grab a margarita (or three), and check out some of my favorite summer-inspired hairstyles!

The beachy waves

Big, voluptuous waves are the perfect beach look. And I'm not talking Kim-Kardashian-full-glam-squad-and-hours-of-curling-and-hairspray-waves. I'm talking about the effortless, messy-chic waves that are perfect for bringing out the sexy beach goddess in any girl. To get this look, towel dry your hair and massage a volumizing product into your roots. Apply a styling creme of your choice in small sections working it through your ends. Grab a blow dryer and blow dry your hair downward while scrunching and twisting to give it that extra fullness. Add a braid to give it a fun summer look!

The windblown bob

We all know the sleek bob is the epitome of classic chic. But its ever increasing edginess has taken it to the next level and wearable for any occasion. A choppy, tousled bob is perfect for a day of outside activities. Simply grab a flat iron (after using a heat protectant of course!) and twist into sections of hair, alternating the flat iron inwards and outwards giving it a more unstructured look. Finish with a styling spray to keep your windblown style well-- windproof, and you're ready to go! To personalize your style, add a fun headband to make it pop! 

The flirty pony

The most functional hairstyle is the pony. Turn a plain jane ponytail into a sexy beach ready style in a few quick, easy steps. 

Holding a curling iron vertically, wrap small sections around the curling iron to get a wavy ribbon look. Apply an anti-frizz if you have curly hair to keep unruly hair in place then touch up with your curling iron if needed. Gather all of your hair into a pony with a clear hair tie. And finally, take out pieces to give it that messy look. Voila! Sexy, and functional!

Now that you're ready for all things summer, make sure to check in on upcoming beauty blogs that are going to be featured every week! Happy styling!