Oh How I Wish I Was A Princess...

 

Princess Madaleine of Sweden wed Christopher O'Neill in Stockholm, Sweden Saturday June 8th and wow was she a stunning bride.  Madaleine wore a custom Valentino gown by Mr. Valentino Garavani himself.  The white Chantilly lace haute couture wedding gown featured silk organza with appliqued ivory, v-shaped back, 4 meter long train, and accentuated waist.  The Princess styled her wedding look with a low bun and 5 meter long veil made of the same Chantilly lace and silk organza, ivory silk stilettos, a tiara from her own collection, and a gorgeous ivory bouquet made from roses, lilies, and myrtle.  If this wedding dress doesn't make you wish you were a Princess, I don't know what would! Simply gorgeous :)

Alicia Keys Goes Glam for Marie Claire UK

What: British Marie Claire July 2013

Who: Alicia Keys

Photographer: Yutsai

Designer: Versace, Gucci, Just Cavalli, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

RIhanna Shows Some Skin for Schon Magazine

What: Schon! Issue 21

Who: Rihanna

Photographer: Zoe McConnell,

Stylist: Mel Ottenberg

Hair Stylist: Ursula Stephen / MakeUp Artist: Mylah Morales

Designers: Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Amy Zerner, Lynn Ban Collection, Adam Selman, Alexis Bittar, What Goes Around Comes Around, Kiki de Montparnasse, Jennifer Fisher, Stance, Converse, Levi's, Jacquie Aiche, Stella McCartney, Kentshire, Alice Waese, and Manon.

Week 23 - Best Dressed

Beyonce seen walking around NYC in a Helmut Lang blazer, leather shorts, simple white undershirt, Alexander Wang handbag, pork-pie hat, mint green pumps, sunnies, and side swept do.  Laura Whitmore at the Investec Derby Festival in the UK wearing a Torn by Ronny Kobo dress with nude platforms, a beige and gold leaf straw fascinator, over sized nude clutch, soft curls, and a flawless day makeup look.

Blake Lively and Jessica Chastain at the 'Chime for Change: The Sound of Change Live' Concert in London both wearing Gucci frocks.  Lively paired her white Gucci with Christian Louboutin toe-capped pumps, Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, messy up-do, and a rose lip.  Chastain completed her black Gucci with Christian Louboutin spiked stilettos, side-swept curls, and a smokey eye.

At this year's CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC Olivia Palermo wore a Dennis Basso 20's inspired frock with a Zara clutch, Zara lace-up shoeties, gold waist band, leaf necklace, simple up-do, and barely there makeup.  While Cody Horn wore a high-low Michael Kors dress with Manolo Blahnik sandals, dramatic smokey eye, wet-like sleek hair, and a nude lip.  Jessica Stam wore a yellow Rebecca Minkoff peplum dress with matching neon platforms, bold earrings, necklace, and bangle, see-threw clutch, curled up-do bob, smokey eye. and a blush lip.

Also at the CFDA Fashion Awards: Mary-Kate Olsen wearing Vintage Issey Miyake, with dangling earrings, box clutch, black ankle strap shoes, messy bun, and natural makeup.  Jessica Hart wearing a Rachel Roy white leather body suit and lace pencil skirt ensemble with mini-clutch, metallic stilettos, beaded bracelet, tasselled hair, and a bronze eye/nude lip combo.  Rooney Mara wore a black high-low hemmed Calvin Klein dress with Brian Atwood sandals, side-part do, rose lip, and a touch of mascara.

Rachel Bilson wearing Chanel to the Chanel Dinner for NRDC 'A Celebration of Art, Nature and Technologie' in LA.  Completing her H2T look were Shoemint strappy sandals, kohl rimmed eyes, messy braided ponytail, and a nude lip.  Angelina Jolie wearing a strapless Ralph & Russo cocktail dress to the Berlin Premiere of 'World War Z' with matching white stilettos, flawless natural makeup, fresh blow-out, and amazing metallic gold waist detailing.  Taylor Swift wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the 2013 CMT Music Festival in Nashville.  Swift completed her look with nude sandals, floral toned makeup, and soft curled hair.

Juana Acosta wore a Zuhair Murad jumpsuit to the Union de Actores Awards in Spain with gold Jimmy Choo's, Barada clutch, soft curled do, and youthful makeup.  Rita Ora wearing Marchesa to the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London.  Completing her look is a pointy-toed stiletto, a nude lip, intense smokey eye, and bouffant-like up-do.

Also at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards were Rashida Jones and Mollie King.  Jones wore Erdem floral print "pyjama" ensemble with black and metallic pumps, black clutch, bold red lip, and banging up-do.  King went with a sheer panelled Louis Heal red gown with nude pumps, black box clutch, waist belt, soft curls, pink-nude lip, and subtle smokey eye.

Dianna Argon attended the LA Premiere of "The Bling Ring" wearing a black Louis Vuitton teared frock with Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton clutch, black ankle strap Louis Vuitton sandals, french twist-like up-do, bronze eye shadow, and a nude lip.  Kristen Bell at the CMT Music Awards wearing a black leather Zuhair Murad laser-cut dress with black stilettos, lightly tasselled hair, a subtle smoky eye, and a nude lip.

Chanel Iman and Samantha Barks both attended The Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition 2013 in London, while Iman wore a black one-shoulder Ermanno Scervino gown with pin-straight hair, and black sandals.  Barks wore a white lace Dolce & Gabban cocktail dress with black sash, fuchsia sling-back sandals, black and white drop earrings, natural makeup, and a simple up-do.

InStyle UK Eggs Are All In One Basket for July

What: InStyle UK July 2013

Who: Cheryl Cole

Photographer: David Vasiljevic

Designer: Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, and Prada

Bold Neon Colours in 'The Edit"

What: Net-A-Porter 'The Edit'

Who: Joan Smalls

Photographer: Sebastian Farna

Designers: Mario Testino for MATE and Theory

Clarisonic Mia Review

Since picking up my very own Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System a little over a week ago, I have been literally using it twice a day, every day.  The way it leaves my face feeling after use is incomparable to washing my face with my hands; claiming it cleans six times better than your own hands, which I strongly believe is true!  Check out my review below and feel free to ask me any questions in the comment box if you are thinking of purchasing one yourself.

What is my skin type? I would definitely say that my skin has more of an oily completion.  I do also get the occasional break-out, however it isn't a huge concern, when the seasons, my diet, or my living situation changes (ie Vacations/Weekend Aways). 

How do I use it?  Since I do not have problem skin, I only use my Clarisonic on my face when I wake up and before I go to bed, as you can use it all over your body.  I simply wet my face with warm/hot water, whether in the shower or by my sink, apply a dime sized amount of my Facial Cleanser (I am currently using Soap & Glory's Face Soap) onto the centre of the brush and spread with my finger.  I then turn on the brush and in circular motions cleanse my entire face, making sure to get into the corners of my nose and in my hairline.  When the brush turns off, which I believe is after 1 minute, wash away the lathered cleanser with warm/hot water, and apply your usual toner (currently using Proactive Revitalising Toner), lotion (currently using Soap & Glory Glow Job), or whatever else you may apply after cleansing your face.

How does it make my skin feel?  As mentioned above, my face honestly hasn't felt this smooth EVER!  After cleansing with the Clarisonic you can really feel how much cleaner your skin is, opposed to washing with your hands.  And since your face is that much cleaner (6X cleaner to be exact) it feels as though you are applying makeup to virgin skin, even though you are probably applying it on a daily bases.  The only downside is that since having a somewhat oily completion I find that my face gets oilier quicker, however I'm sure that is nothing a Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin can't cure. I have also noticed more blemishes than normal, but I believe this is due to all the gunk coming out of my pores.  I just have to remember that things tend to get worse before they get better.

Was it worth the $139 price tag? I would say yes, because honestly my skin has never felt this good!  The brush is rechargeable, like any portable device, and replacement brush heads can be purchased at your local Sephora for around $40 for a Twin-Pack of Replacement Brush Heads or $75 for a Four-Pack.  After seeing the results I have seen after less than 2 weeks of use I will be sure to continue using this as a part of my facial cleansing routine.

Would I recommend this product? If you have read and paid attention to anything I have said above then you obviously know what my answer is... YES!  This product is amazing and I would highly recommend it for all different skin types.  The Mia comes with a standard brush head for all different skin types, however brush heads are available for specific skin types.