HALLOWEEN ` Ohh Na Na...

Before we move on to the month of November, I MUST tell you about my Halloween costume [DIY, of course].  Last week, I knew I was going to dress up for Halloween, but I just could NOT think of what to be, then it just clicked. I thought to be one of my favorite artists: RIHANNA.

So then came the googling of what things I could make to be her for Halloween. Ideas were flowing from left to right, and then I came across the Tom Binns custom painted bikini outfit she wore in her Loud Tour.

AMAZING, right?

So off I went to Hobby Lobby to find what I needed. Two pounds of crystal beads, plastic beading, and other supplies I come home finding myself painting each and every bead to the exact color of Rihanna's bra. Yes, it took time, but to me, it was worth it.  The more and more I got into the project the more in-love I became with the bejeweled bra.

A little step-by-step process I went to via photographs:

...and the final product!

Other than the bra, I wore a striped blazer bought from NastyGal, the shorts are from American Apparel, and my booties are from Zara [go figure] !!! 

What's next for me? How I can wear this bra again, IN LOVE!

(and it's more amazing in person)

What do you think?

What was your Halloween costume?

XO

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JAM Session ` We Found Love

Yes yes, I know I chose this song in my October Picks, BUT now the video came out a few days ago and it's amazing.  It's just something to play to jumpstart your day, thank you Rihanna.

   
Her CD comes out next month and I cant waiiiiiiiiiit!
XO

October PICKS

As we bring in the month of October, I bring you my top picks for the month! 

LOVE snakeskin and love Nine West's AROUNDTOWN PUMPS [Teal & Grey]

Wear them with any outfit to make it killer.

ninewest.com

Need a new song to jam out too? How about Rihanna's New Single "We Found Love"

Buy it on your iTunes!

Looking for a statement ring? Go for BCBG MaxAzria's Snake Rings 

1. two-toned ring; bcbg.com

2. coiled snake ring [OBSESSED!]; bcbg.com

3. coiled snake two-toned pave ring; bcbg.com

MAKE A SPLURGE for these Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses

net-a-porter.com

Derek Blasberg new book comes out this month!

Preorder it!

Dying for a new pair of jeans? Be bold and buy a leopard print pair.

nordstrom.com

Happy Shopping! Treat yourself to something new this month ;)

XO

STYLE MINUTE: RIHANNA

So, I just wanted to take a minute to look at Rihanna's Pucci dress. Amazing.  

     

Never fails to look so fabulous.

OBSESSED WITH THE BACK OF THE DRESS. Love love love Rihanna. 

Only Girl in the World

I can easily say that my #1 style icon is RIHANNA.  There isn't one thing I've seen her wear that I do not obsess with, or adore with.  It's so edgy, eclectic, yet she has a classy side to her too.  One of my favorite pieces is (featured in the collage below) the amazing white Derek Lam suit paired up with the leopard top. Amazing. If I could pick any girl to raid their closet, Rihanna would be the only one girl in the world I would choose... ;) 

Check out her new video for Only Girl In the World... (My favorite jam)