Rihanna is the New Face of Balmain

Rihanna is the new face of Balmain in the forthcoming spring/summer 2014 campaign that will appear in magazines in January. Rihanna is looking absolutely sexy glam in this campaign. I am huge fan of pop star Rihanna & the high-fashion brand Balmain. So of course I was super excited to see the colloboration between the two.

Styled by Mel Ottenberg the pop star was photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin in New York City in early November 2013.

I'm loving this campaign, it has an edgy sexy look of glam. What do you Glam Chicks think of Balmain's spring/summer 2014 looks? Do you think Rihanna rocked it?

Be Inspired…xoxo…Sg

photo credit: Balmain

The Bold Brow - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit

	A Bold Brow in 5 Minutes The latest beauty trend that I'm loving right now is the bold brow. A well-groomed brow is like having a mini face lift, after all your eyebrows are the frame to your entire face. If you're like me and have thin eyebrows from over-tweezing, even you can achieve this look. By far the best product I've found to help my poor brows is the Anastasia Beverly Hills 5-Element Brow Kit. Anastasia Soare is world renowned for creating the perfect brow shape according to bone structure and natural brow shape.
The Anastasia Beverly Hills 5-Element brow kit includes: Stencils - 5 customized stencils to perfectly shape and balance your brows Brow Powder Duo - create natural looking brows with this smudge-proof formula (available in 5 shades) Precision Tweezers - customized slanted tip to allow you to tweeze the finest hairs Clear Brow Gel - the finishing touch to set and define brows all day Mini Duo Brush - use brush side to apply powder to brows & spooled side to blend & groom
In only 4 easy steps you can acheive a BOLD brow in just 5 minutes!

photo credit - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit Instructions

You can find this product at the Anastasia Beverly Hills website where it retails for $65 which is definitely worth the price for this gem I discovered. The brow kit also comes with a cute make-up bag to store the items. Having this brow kit in your glam arsenal is a must for us Glam Chicks on the go!

Be Inspired….xoxo…SG

Zara November 2013 Lookbook

Zara is one of my absolutely favorite store's, so when I checked my e-mail this morning I was excited to  see their November lookbook which I had to share with my glam chicks. The looks include some of my   favorite Fall trends including the classic pattern such as plaid, statement outwear, slouchy trousers, textured sweaters, leather and ankle boots!

What do you glam chicks think of Zara's latest looks? I am loving it, definitely inspired by the Fall trends! 

Be Inspired.

Sg

Leopard Print is Timeless...

THE GLAM LIFE: FASHION

Leopard. It's glam, luxe and timeless yet on trend. I love love love leopard print pieces from scarves to dresses, from clutches to shoes. A piece of leopard should be in every glam chick's closet. Have you dared to live on the wild side and wear a leopard print piece? Before you take that leap, I provided some glam tips on how to wear this timeless print.

• Leopard with Red - bright red and animal spots looks great, it creates a bold statement

• Trousers - printed pants are on trend

• Accessories (purse/bag) - leopard is super versatile; a printed bag adds a pop of glam to any outfit

• Accessories (belt or scarf) - a thin printed belt instantly adds polish to dresses, jeans etc.; try it with a bright color

Leopard Print is Timeless... by iamglam 

Choose toned down accessories to go with your leopard print to keep the style glam. The key is to stick to one print and one piece. You don't want to over do it, it's a bold beautiful piece that stands on its own. If your not ready to leap right into leopard print, start with accessories. There are tons of amazing handbags, belts, scarves and pumps with this luxe print that can add a touch of glam to your ensemble. Now for my fearless glam chicks like myself that already own leopard pieces, go ahead and wear that blouse/top or that sexy leopard dress. Try your look with some hot red pumps or a bold red lip!

Do remember to keep it simple and glam. Let the leopard print be your statement and keep everything else simple. Check out the look I created above to give you glam chicks some inspiration on this classic piece. How do you wear leopard print? What's your favorite leopard print piece? Please let us know in the comments and share your looks with us.

12 Months of Beyonce...Can you handle it?!

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Isabel Marant For H&M Collection Lookbook Is Here

I was excited to hear a couple of months ago when H&M announced their collaboration with Parisian designer Isabel Marant. She is one of my fave designers, I love her effortlessly bohemian chic mixed with rock 'n' roll creations. The collection's lookbook is now available for all to see. I must say I'm loving what I've seen and I can't wait until it hit the stores and online on November 14th. The collection features clothing and accessories for men, women and kids. Here are a few of my fave pieces being modeled by Milla Jovovich, Alek Wek, and Lou Doillon!

[photo: courtesy H&M]

These are just a few of the looks, check out the entire lookbook over at Vogue. This collection is giving me life, I am inspired. Are you inspired? Share in the comments your thoughts on this collaboration.

Jay Z & Beyonce Top Forbes List of Highest Earning Celebrity Couples

THE GLAM LIFE: ENTERTAINMENT

The Carters land at the top of the food chain of highest earning celebrity couples!

C'mon people, are we really surprised?!  Not at all.  In fact, if they weren't at the top of the list, something would be just wrong.  I mean, let's think about it like this, you take a work horse like Beyonce and a super intelligent business man, like Jay Z.  Put them both together and they equal an unrivaled powerhouse match up.  Not to mention, they have one of the most endearing, fairy tale, Bonnie & Clyde type of ride or die love that we have seen (which seems genuine) in the entertainment industry to date.  Which is a rarity now days (just being honest). They have it all.  What gets better than this?  Um...pretty much nothing.

So, let's recap, both are entertainers at the top of their games, with a gazillion hits under their belts. Jay Z’s Watch the Throne album went platinum and launched a world tour that brought in $1.4 million per night in America.  Dayuum!  Queen Bey, who took a miniscule break to become mother to Blue Ivy in January last year, and was back with a vengeance this year with her Mrs. Carter World Tour, grossing an average of $2 million per night.  That's some serious cheese.  But we all  know some of that money came right from those high a$$ ticket prices.  I mean, you know I love me some Bey, but those ticket prices were just way too high (I'm jus' sayin).  

Of course this isn't it for the power couple.  They have other interests too.  Jay Z is part owner of the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, home to the Brooklyn Nets.  However, he recently sold his stake in the team and will therefore be dumping his share into the arena, all because he started his own sports agency: Roc Nation Sports, which represents star athletes like Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz and Skylar Diggins.  Bey also has a collection of fragrances and her House of Deréon clothing line.  And not to leave out the adorable Blue Ivy, as she will most likely be joining the Carter family business sooner than later.  She not only has already been featured in her Dad's song, 'Glory', but her parents have also petitioned to trademark her name for the right to use it on anything from baby clothes to toys.  Hot damn!  I'm definitely not mad at them for that.  Winning.

Bey and Jay earned $15 million more than the No. 2 couple on the list of highest earning celebrity couples: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen.  Ha!  I'm lovin' it.  

To see the entire list of ballin' Glam celeb couples, hop on over to Forbes.com and check it out.  

Until next time...toots!

xxMD

Our Spring 2014 NYFW Front Row Faves!!

THE GLAM LIFE: FASHION

Yes, I know that NYFW has been over for almost a week now.  Ahem...but it's never too late to share some of our favorite things, like fashion and celebs, even if we are a day or two or three...maybe even four late!!  But who's counting?!  There's no time to share like the present, right?!  After all, I was taught that sharing is caring.  

So check this out.  We've compiled some of our most adored and favorite front row Glam looks from designers all over NYC's fashion week.  Out of this glamorous group of the fashionably fabulous, I'm partial to Coco Rocha and my Glam Style Crush, Nicole Richie.  Both of these lovely ladies are always on point in my fashion book (I mean, it does help to be a super model OR the daughter of an R&B icon though).  All looks display some sense of femininity which is always a winner in my mind!  I love being a woman, and there's nothing like workin' what yo' mama gave you!

Anyway, take a look and let us know which Glam rocks your style boat!!

Selma Blair

 

 Coco Rocha

  Jessica Alba

Julianne Moore

Nicole Richie

Olivia Palermo

 Coco Rocha

Katie Holmes

C'mon and tickle our fancy with your thoughts in the comments below.  We really want to hear from YOU, our favorite Glams out there!!

Until next time...toots!!

xxMD

The Wait is Over, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Now Available at Target

THE GLAM LIFE: FASHION NEWS

The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection debuted today! The collection includes clothing, shoes, bags and accessories for men and women ranging from $19.99 to $299.99. I must say this collection does not disappoint. I included a few items from the collection below, but you can see the entire collection's lookbook here. The collection is separated into three sections (morning, noon and night) which makes it versatile and wearable. This is perfect for us Glam chicks on the go. 

What do you think of this collaboration with Phillip Lim and Target? Share with us your favorite pieces. Be Inspired...Sg

Beyonce Does Gucci and 3.1 Phillip Lim...

THE GLAM LIFE: CELEBRITY FASHION

Matching prints and bright colors and designer labels.  Oh my!  Mrs. Carter is still hitting us off with fun fashionable glam snapshots via Tumblr and we just can't seem to get enough (well, I can't get enough).  It appears that Queen Bee, has put her Topshop finds to rest...for now, but has decided to grace us with some ultra-glam looks from 2014 Gucci Resort and 3.1 Phillip Lim.  

Check out Bey giving us life in a chunky statement piece and head-to-toe printed yellow Gucci ensemble (Werk that red lip Mrs. Carter, we see you!!):

And if we didn't think that she gave us enough with the yellow on-trend printed look, check out how sultry she looks in this feminine blue sheer polka-dot 2014 Gucci Resort  jumpsuit.  That necklace though!  I die.  Just gorge, I swear!!

I'm a lover of color in any season for any reason!  So, I absolutely adore the bright striped Gucci sweater Beyonce is wearing in this look below.  Her hot pink linen pants are a perfect match for that sexy but casual compliment to her bright multi-colored top. Score, once again!

Lastly, dressed up sweats made a huge appearance on the runways for Fall 2013, and I have to say, I'm kinda diggin' it.  For one, sweats are hella comfy.  Two, they work as a great camouflage (for those problem areas).  And three, they are now super glam and stylish. This is a win-win! Plus, anything that can be paired with a fierce heel and layered with accessories, and maybe even a leather moto-vest, definitely works.  And, we see it works for Mrs. Carter too!   

Check out Bey as she rocks a 3.1 Phillip Lim Sono Mama Embroidered Sweatshirt paired with a blinged out chunky gold chain and tousled beach waves (it doesn't any get better than this)!  

Tell us, what do YOU think of Beyonce's designer fits?!  Subscribe and tell us in the comments below.

Until next time...toots!

xxMD