Saturday, June 28, 2008

Guess Whose Back?!!!...

Let your back side show all the attitude this summer! More and more designers have been paying more attention to details on the back of garments. For the sizzling hot days awaiting us, try dresses with cut-out backs for extra breathing room. If you are feeling a little sassy, opt for a skirt that boasts a big bow on the backside. Whichever option you choose, this season it’s definitely a must to turn your back to the crowd!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Excuse me...Can I Have a Jump?

Since Rihanna’s debut of the “purplicious” jumper, controversy has strike with whether this move was a fashion don’t. Well, Mauve says it’s a fashion do! We stand 100% behind Rihanna’s decision to wear such a funky jumpsuit. Cool, yet edgy and fun yet sexy, Jumpsuits are this summer’s must have. Opt for vibrant colors that reflect a courageous attitude, but please wear with confidence! Jumpsuits are comfortable and relaxing, while creating a hard hitting look with minimal work. As Rihanna’s Paul and Joe jumpsuit suggests, keeping you accessories simple will be the ultimate way to pull off this look. Here are a couple of our favorite jumpsuits for the season. Enjoy!

Paul & Joe Lapaulet Silk Jumpsuit $540.00

Topshop Button Up Jumpsuit $80.00

Turel Jumpsuit by Antik Batik $190.00

Thursday, March 13, 2008

SPRING BREAK! 2008

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The Spring season is amongst us all and what better way to prepare than to make a checklist of the hottest wearables? The Mauve Society has taken the liberty to create Spring Break! 2008, a guide to the luscious trends. Enjoy! Photobucket They’re fashionable, they’re funky, and most importantly they’re fabulous! This spring, endure a chic and comfortable look with a Jumpsuit. A full length or short cut will work just fine, just make sure they don’t hug the body parts to tight! Allow for a free flowing jumpsuit and accent your waist with a belt or tie. You can throw on a pair of pumps for a night out of town or a pair of flat sandals if your on your way to social lunch. Photobucket Of course we all know flowers bloom in the Spring, but they also bloom on the Springs runway. Floral prints were a major hit for designers during fashion week. So express your love for the season by wearing a floral printed top or dress. Acquire the prints in your basic colors or go wild with flavorful colors such as orange and yellow. Photobucket Every girl dreams of wearing a hooded dress. Its just a hidden desire that we have and can’t live without. It really does give you a runway look with either way you wear it. Whether short or long in length, the hooded dress will be an awesome addition to the closet. Actually wearing the hood is a choice you would have to make, depending on the occasion to which you are wearing the dress. Photobucket The craze of the Spring season and the Summer, the over-sized sunglasses. More and more designers have incorporated over-sized sunglasses in their collections, as celebrities and fashionistas have placed them in high demand. Take your pick in style: Aviators or Wayfarers? Either way you won't lose. Photobucket How about some excitement in your wardrobe? For the Spring decorate your sleeves with ruffles of all sorts. Be it elaborate or soft in style, ruffles brings about a flirty essence to the outfit. If you choose a ruffled blouse, be prepared to wear a bottom with simplicity; we don't want to confuse the audience! Photobucket This Spring season, what you wear on your feet can make or break your outfit. There are many different styles to choose from but make sure you add a dash of color to your picks. It may also be to your advantage to throw a pair of peeped-toe booties in your collection as well. Photobucket The safari look takes on a whole new meaning this Spring. Its not just your typical sandals, khaki and denim outfit, oh no…this Spring take it two steps further and add splashes of metallic gold, plunging necklines, and pumps. This safari will definitely be a sexy one to remember! Still catering to the simplicities of a true Safari outfit, adding character to the look will definitely turn heads. Photobucket Spring brings rainy days and what better way to prepare than to have a trench at your disposal? But not just any trench, a belted trench that brings in the feminine touches of the coat, while accenting the waist line. And if you’re a fierce one, you just might want to pop your collar to give an edgy persona.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Muah-Valicious: Spring Reporter

THE INTRODUCTION: Is there anyone as excited for the spring than the Madam herself? I hope so, because there are many hot trends ready to set sail for this spring, and I have the liberty and pleasure to create sample looks that will get you going for an easy, breezy spring. Every Friday I am happy to present "Muah-Valicious: Spring Reporter", my relaxed guide to getting dressed for any occasion this spring! THE SETS: I am thrilled to showcase "Red, Hot, & Blue"; a classic way to incorporate two sizzling colors into your spring wardrobe.
Spring Cookouts: As the temperature heats up, I'm positive the cookout invitations will start over flooding your mailboxes. Check out this cute, flirty, simple look that will keep all eyes on you!
Sunday Brunches: So you've just got out of church and everyone is headed to brunch at one of the hottest restaurants in town. Embrace your femininity and slip on an easy dress; make sure you bring a sweater because the spring wind can host a little bite!

The Spring Dance: As you know the spring time would be the best time to go club hopping. What better way to shake your tail than by putting on slim biker style pants and a pair of your favorite booties. Don't pack them away just yet!..Booties will be a sure thing all through the spring!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Discover Intelligent Beauty??

So the phrase, “the grass is greener on the other side” comes to mind when explaining the “Going Green” phase. Millions alike have jumped aboard to fighting for an eco-friendly system, at all costs. From the foods we eat, the cars we drive, and the clothes we wear; many are finding their way to play their part in maintaining a greener environment. As for the average beauty junkie, saving the earth is rarely on the top of their to-do list. Let’s get down to the boiling point, when it comes to cosmetics, it’s about trends, not trees. So if you’ve finally discovered that new shade of lip color, or lightweight cleanser, does it really matter if the products are made from eco-friendly ingredients? To answer the question- Yes it does, to more and more consumers. With the ushering of eco-chic on the runways with the help of Stella McCartney and Edun creator, Bono, the latest fashionista is sashaying where the grass is greener. Globally, sales of natural and organic cosmetics reached an estimated $7 billion last year, according to Organic Monitor, a British company that tracks the growth of the organic market. And those sales, which have included familiar botanical brands such as Burt's Bees, the Body Shop, Nature's Gate and Origins, have been growing 20% annually and are expected to double in market share in the coming years. Aveda founder, Horst Rechelbacher is developing a new line of head-to-toe organic products under the Intelligent Nutrients label, while Kiehl's will soon market its first product with a certified -by EcoCert, the European seal of eco-friendliness- organic ingredient, argan oil, sourced from Morocco and coveted for its rich moisturizing effects. Stella McCartney, a known eco-friendly leader, joined forces with Yves Saint Laurent last year to create Care, an organic skin care line. Estee Lauder also created an organic frenzy last year, with the release of Origins Organic. Driving the trend for eco-conscious beauty has become effortless, as some of the major cosmetic companies have created full cosmetic lines. This now leaves the beauty junkie to take extra steps on going green; now the beauty junkie becomes the eco-beaute junkie!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY QUEEN

Dear Mauve readers,
I must make a confession...I am a Beauty enthusiast! Being able to enhance facial features has always been an obsession of mine. Constantly changing my hair and make-up to current trends allows me to embrace a new season- and guess what? Enhancing your natural beauty is not as compilicated as some beauty guides present it to be! That is why today, I am thrilled to show you my five Spring Beauty Looks that require minimal steps, but delivers grand results! Take a look:
EYE CANDY: Graphic lines are making a huge fuss this spring as the help to draw attention to your natural eye shape or help to recreate a new one. Simply add faux eyelashes to open your eyelids. Allow for bronzer on the cheek bones, and make sure to use a natural lip color for a nude effect.

Kerry Washington

SUGAR HONEY ICED-TEA: You know the old saying, “less is more”. Well this look is the epitome of that saying. By simply adding a light amount body glow bronzer to the face and by narrowing in on the cheek bones, you create a soft, sun-touched look to the skin. Continue with a nice brow shaper and a bronzed lip color for the complete touches.

Ashley Olsen

COLOR ME MOD: The act of lining the eyes have worked for centuries! Paying close attention to the lash area, line both top and bottom lash area to emphasis the color of your eyes. To really make the eyes stand out, you can use a colored liner. Touch up the skin area with a light bronzer followed by a cream blush for long-lasting wear.

Rihanna

NATURAL GLOW: Ready to imitate Goldy Locks on the hair? Try a ceramic curler that will allow for a tight curl without damaging the hair. On the skin use an illumination powder for glow and follow up with a liquid liner, staying very close to the eye.

GwenStefani

SMOKIN' HOT: The smokey eye is an industry favorite for the spring. Use soft colors to blend together with your smokey black or grey shadows to create a light weight smokey eye for the spring. For the tresses try the Ceramic flat iron to smooth those tight curls out.

Ashley Simpson

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

TOP PICKS OF THE RUNWAY

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SOFT, MODERN LOOK FOR THE EVERDAY WOMAN. ALSO GIVES A SPLASH OF BOLD COLORS FOR THOSE WHO WANT A CHALLENGE! Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
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NAVY BLUE IS A MUST! THIS IS DEFENITELY THE COLOR FOR FALL...STAY TUNED!
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SOFT METALLICS AND SWEATER DRESSES...A HEAVY HITTER FOR THE FALL! ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE SHOULDER GLOVES.
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