V Nunes Jewelry: Two Brothers ring

Veronica Nunes is a new jewelry artist I recently found out about. I saw her Two Brothers ring online on a fashion website and was completely smitten. Veronica is from Brazil, who now lives in NYC, and she mixes both styles into her jewelry. She creates gorgeous rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces all with their own unique shape and texture. V Nunes Two Brothers ring is based on a beautiful rocky backdrop on Ipanema Beach in Rio, the rocky peak sits just behind the beautiful Brazilian beach and ocean waves. She created a Sterling Silver and Sterling Silver with 18k Gold Plate version replica of the pretty shapes of the rock. So gorgeous and unique, I knew I had to have it! I'm a ring fiend, so I will thrilled to own my first piece of V Nunes jewelry.

The ring came beautifully packaged in a V Nunes little cardboard box, it also came with a V Nunes sticker and cardboard insert. It was wrapped delicately in tissue paper and placed on a soft white padding. The ring is gorgeous, the shape and fit of it on the finger is fantastic and I love the pretty shape even more in person than I had in the picture! I love the story behind the ring's shape, and it's definitely not the kind of ring you see in any run of the mill online jewelry shop. I feel like it's a little piece of art for my fingers. I got a size 7 and it fits wonderfully.

Veronica also just released a new Architecture collection that features jewelry in shapes that resemble building and structures in NYC. Here are a few of my favorites from the new collection:

Veronica Nunes "Build" ring

Veronica Nunes "Brick" necklace

Right you can find V Nunes on sale at her website Vnunes.com - she has a few pairs of earrings, rings, and a necklace on sale for as low as $55-$200. Veronica also has a blog on her website that shows the design process and process of making her jewelry, pretty cool pics! You can also find V Nunes Jewelry on Twitter and Facebook.

Wig Salon Review: I feel like Joan Jett!

I have always wondered what I would look like with black hair. I thought about dyeing my hair black a few times but decided against it when I realized how hard it would be to restore my hair back to red (the color I usually dye my hair) if I didn't like it. That's partly why I have taken such a recent interest in wigs: fun and fashionable styles without the commitment and upkeep of hair coloring/styling. The Runway Fashion wig by Forever Young from WigSalon.com caught my eye almost immediately; a slightly choppy layered wig with bangs. True Black was on the list of available colors so I thought this would be the chance to try out black!

I posted some of the pictures to my personal Facebook page and my friends LOVED it. A few friends even asked me if I dyed my hair and kept telling me they couldn't believe I dyed my hair black and that they loved it! I would say that equates excellent quality of the wig! I did grey/black smokey eyes with sparkly purple lips, and then I switched to a deep berry lip color later on. I felt super cool sporting my "new" black hair and a leather jacket, my mom said I looked "completely different" but she loved it.

The wig is made of synthetic fiber, but it feels pretty close to real hair. It doesn't look or feel cheap, you can even brush it! It can also be washed with a mild shampoo in lukewarm water, but must be air dried. However, excessive exposure to heat could damage the synthetic fiber. This wig is amazing for the price, and WigSalon shipped promptly and the customer service was top-notch (something I look for in any type of company/business). This style also comes in other natural colors. 

You can check out the Runway Fashion wig at Wig Salon for $37.95 (it originally retails for $70.00), oh and they also offer FREE SHIPPING!

Review: Wigs-Us "I wanna be Wanda Woodward!" (Cry Baby inspired makeup/wig look)

I have a huge love for the movie "Cry Baby". Wanda has always been my favorite character. So when I saw this wig, I immediately thought of Wanda and creating a similar look. I have been interested in trying out wigs for awhile now, it's the perfect way to try a new look without the commitment. They're also great for photoshoots, costume parties, Halloween or just for fun! I recently found this awesome store Wigs-US.com that has a variety of awesome wigs at really good prices!

I got the Julienne wig by Nirvana Wigs from WigsUS. There are many natural shades to choose from, such as auburn, brown, platinum blonde, black, etc. I thought the golden blonde shade would have a retro/vintage feel to it, and it's made of 100% Kanekalon! Kanekalon is a synthetic Japanese fiber that feels very similar to human hair. These wigs can also be washed with a mild shampoo/wig shampoo but they have to be allowed time to air dry. The inner cap on the wig is a net cap, and it is stitched very securely. There is an adjustable strap for a better fit. It was a little bit snug on my head (even wearing a wig cap, a wig cap is definitely required!) but I have a lot of thick hair. This wig is no ordinary "costume wig", that you might find at a generic Halloween shop, this is the real deal. This wig is available for purchase at the price of $39.95 too, which is really good for the quality.

I went for a Wanda Woodward (my favorite Cry Baby character)/50's inspired look and here are my results:

 

I was trying to do a "Wanda face" from this scene:

This was my first wig experience so it took a few tries to get the wig on properly but I had a blast and I think wigs might be my newest beauty/fashion obsession. I used to have blonde hair before I dyed it red, but I've always wanted to try a brighter shade of blonde. I have really really thick hair so sometimes it can be hard to style so I usually just scrunch and go. With the texture/natural body my hair has, this style may have been difficult to achieve with my natural hair so it was really fun and easy way to have a ready-made style. I also like that this wig comes in other natural hair colors, as well as brights such as pink and yellow - how cool is that?! This definitely made me want to try more wigs in the future!

Deanna Burasco Jewelry Review

Have you heard of Deanna Burasco Jewelry? Deanna creates unique jewelry pieces cast in resin with fun and interesting designs. I recently got a pair of Iced Oak Branch Resin Earrings of the Iced Collection, which features a frosted resin in natural shapes, created and molded from real twigs. Cute huh? The earrings are lightweight, pretty, and fun. They come on a hook earring back, so they dangle slightly, and look cute worn casual or dressed up. Perfect for the coming fall and winter months!

You can check out the entire collection at DeannaBurasco.com, or buy pieces from her collection at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/deannaburasco

Twin Syndrome High Rise Panties

I love browsing Etsy for fashion and beauty, and I recently found these awesome and unique high rise panties and thongs from Twin Syndrome. Each pair of panties is handmade using a comfy stretchy bamboo jersey and stretch cotton that hugs your curves. I love these cute panties because they remind me of pin-up style lingerie. They offer High Rise Panties and High Rise Thongs. They come in sizes Small through Large and fits up to a 47" hip. The material is soft and smooth and feels great on the skin, and it comes in cute colors like Red, Purple, and Gray.

I recently got a pair of the Twin Syndrome High Rise Thong in Purple, and they are super cute! They are cut really well and fit like a glove, without being too tight or bunching up. They're great for layering under a T-shirt or top so your panties don't stick out the back of your pants, and they're also comfy for lounging around in.

Front

Back

Each pair of this stylish panties are $21.93 and they offer really fast shipping. Twin Syndrome is a Canadian brand and they offer wonderful customer service as well. You can even buy a 3-pack of thongs or panties for just $53! Check out all of the designs are http://www.etsy.com/shop/twinsyndrome

SALE: Hurry! They have their discontinued Striped color on sale for only $16 right now!

Lidabri Cuturally Inspired Handbags

I adore browsing Etsy for creative shops and fashionable pieces that stand out from the crowd. I recently found this beautiful shop that carries culturally diverse handbags with a modern twist. Lidabri uses latin, carribean and african culture to design pretty pieces that are both stylish and fun and make great accessories for fashionistas of today while also staying true to flavors of ethic heritage. They make crossbody bags as well as clutch handbags using authentic colorful Mola (fabric that is used to create clotching that Kuna women in places like Panama wear). No two Mola fabrics are the same so each handbag is one of a kind! Here is the beautiful clutch bag that I got from Lidabri handbags.

Front of the clutch

Inner part of clutch and metallic snap closure

Inside of clutch pouch and a zipper picket with Lidabri logo

I adore my bag. The black with the fringe and the metal studs adds a modern flair, while the stitched Mola adds a gorgeous ethnic touch. The creator behind Lidabri, who creates each piece, was nice enough to tell me a little bit about her products and the feeling behind her brand.

"My inspiration is derived from my personal Latin, Caribbean & African culture blended with contemporary elements. It's important to introduce different cultures to people while making it fashionable. Being born & raised in Miami's diverse melting pot has also had an essential impact on my creativity. As far as prints go, I am intrigued by the Mola and it's dynamic history. 

The Kuna Indians of Panama's San Blas island hand make this colorful, reverse embroidered art. I am mostly drawn to the Molas with the black backgrounds; the colors definitely pop more with such a strong contrast! Each Mola print is one of a kind & each collection can be considered a limited edition. These Mola handbags are more of a collector's item as well as conversation pieces.
It's all exciting for me to share & design into the Lidabri line!"

These beautiful bags are quite a eye catcher, I've even had compliments when others have seen my bag. Lidabri's bags are very affordable too, with clutch bags priced at only $40 and crossbody bags for only $60. Lidabri also offers fast shipping, and the customer service is wonderful! I am so impressed and highly recommend this shop to anyone who adores handbags and who would love a fashionable piece that will stand out from the crowd. 

Check out what richly cultural and beautiful bags that Lidabri has for sale on on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LIDABRI

My lip gloss from Cliche Cosmetics is still for sale!

My limited edition lipgloss from Cliche Cosmetics is still available for purchase! $10.50 a tube!

get yours now @ http://ashley.clichecosmetics.com