Category: Beauty

Fashion Around The World

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As I researched the different styles, I discovered that the world is full of amazing fashion influences. There are vibrant colors in East Africa, the sultry and sexy vibe in India, and the exaggerated silhouettes in Denmark. It is truly inspirational to see how these different countries express fashion and street style around the world (via African Mag). Let’s look at some of the styles:

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South African Street Style

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East African Street Style

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African Magazine Spread

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Handmade African Jewelry

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Denmark Street Style

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Bright and vibrant patterns in India

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Indian Magazine Spread

Are you inspired by these styles ? Let me know in a comment below as I would love to hear from you.

xoxo,

Janice

Oscars 2013 Red Carpet

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Hollywood’s brightest stars were out in force for the 85th Academy Awards last night as the movie industry honours the finest films and performances from the last 12 months. View the latest Oscars red carpet gowns below:

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Halle Berry oozed sex appeal in a plunging black gown with metallic stripes.

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Anne Hathaway in Prada.

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Charlize Theron wears a white Dior Couture gown.

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Zoe Saldana went for a slim-fitted pale grey dress with a tiered fishtail.

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Stacey Keibler wowed the red carpet in her beaded Naeem Khan gown.

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Reese Witherspoon looked stunning in blue Louis Vuitton, with matching designer jewels and a stunning one-side hairstyle.

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Kerry Washington wearing a starpless gown by Miu Miu.

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Amy Adams went for a huge skirted Oscar de la Renta dress.

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Jessica Chastain hit the red carpet in a nude Giorgio Armani Prive gown with a delicate silver thread pattern overlay.

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Kelly Rowland opted for a monochrome gown with a white basque and thigh high split skirting.

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Sandra Bullock was sleek in a black gown enrusted with sequins.

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Kelly Osbourne hit the Oscars 2013 red carpet in this sparkling black gown.

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Kristin Chenoworth shimmered in sparkles as she hit the red carpet in this black and silver number.

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Adele played it safe on the Oscars 2013 red carpet in a black sparkling gown.

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Amanda Seyfried wowed in a halterneck Alexander McQueen gown on the Oscars red carpet.

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Jennifer Garner dazzled us in an aubergine Gucci dress with a ruffled back.

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Jennifer Aniston wore a blinding citrus-y-red gown.

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Octavia Spencer looks lovely in a pale lemon gown.

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Salma Hayek wore a low-cut-dress by Alexander McQueen.

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Nicole Kidman bucked her trend for elegant, classic gowns and vamped up the Oscars red carpet in a black and gold gown.

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Renee Zellweger plucked for the metallic trend in a gold high-necked fishtail gown.

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Maria Menuounos was the first star to showcase some colour on the red carpet in this bright pink fitted number.

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Quvenzhané Wallis walked the Ocsar Red Carpet in style. She is adorable.

All of these gowns are gorgeous but my favorite was Stacey Keibler, Kerry Washington and Maria Menuounos. Who wore it best ? What is your favorite gown ? Let me know in a coment below.

xoxo,

Janice

J’adore Fashion Friday

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The stars were out this week preparing for the big day “The Oscars”.  Here are some of my favorite outfits this week:

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Anne Hathaway in this shimmering Gucci Dress at the Creative Designers Guild Awards.

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Gabrielle Union in a gorgeous green vintage Versace dress.

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Julianne Hough looked amazing in this red plunging Bec and Bridge jumpsuit.

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Naomi Campbell wowed everyone in Azzedine Alaïa flared beige knit dress with Alaïa white cage sandals.

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Amanda Seyfried looked so chic in this dior printed dress.

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Kelly Rowland looked elegant in a bright yellow and navy dress with T-bar heels and a cute box clutch bag.

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Jennifer Lawrence in an inspired Roland Mouret dress.

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Taylor Swift in a sexy cut out Elie Saab dress.

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Selena Gomes in this ultra chic and sexy Versace suit.

Are you getting excited for the Oscars ?  Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

The iphone Case For Beauty Lovers

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Yesterday, I saw these chanel iphone cases and wanted to get one so I had to share my find with all beauty lovers and nail addicts. I love these Chanel cases and how realistic the images are of the nail polish.  You can actually purchase these cases at a low price and with more colour options at etsy.com under Chanel iphone Case Collections – Limited Edition. The price for the Chanel iphone case is Approximately $15.67 CAD (not  including the shipping costs).

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Brand new.
Made from plastic and coated with a crystal clear enamel layer, you images will be reflected cleanly on your iPhone 4s / 5 case
This case will only fit the iPhone 4 or 4S , 5, Samsung S3 and S2. It will not fit the iPhone 3G or 3GS or iPod Touch
Cover Back and Side (Left and Right) of the iPhone
This case is a one-piece case that covers the back and sides of the phone. There is no front for the case.
All Chanel Case Available For iPhone 5, 4, 4S, Samsung S3 & S2.

Will you get one of these ? Or am I the only beauty lover or nail addict here ? Let me know in a comment.
xoxo,

Janice