Now that the year is coming to a close, here is the list of the best trends of the year. Colored and printed skinny jeans were one of my favorite trends of the year, it was nice to get away from basic denim once in a while. I was also happy to see colorblocking continue.  I just love being able to mix and match colors in new bold ways, it’s so much fun and a brand new way to look at your closet. Whether it was on dresses, pants, shirts or leggings, leather was incorporated into your look. I also loved the peplum and animal prints. What do you think…

This year I met a lot of beautiful people in the skincare, makeup and hair industry. I also dove into learning more about what was in the products that I put on myself. Just like food, many cosmetic companies are putting harmful ingredients into their products, but there also a lot of great technological ingredients to help slow down the aging process. 🙂 Earlier this year, I was honored to meet Kate of Kate Somerville. She brought DermalQuench Liquid Lift (youth in a bottle) to the Neiman Marcus & Nordstrom! Just because you are not a celebrity, does not mean you cannot get the celebrity treatment. Add the Face Self Tanning…

Meet Kira Plastinina, a SMU student who is ahead of the game with her own fashion line LUBLU Kira Plastinina. Plastinina, who showed her designs at Milan Fashion Week at the ripe age of 16, has created a line for jet-setting and trailblazer women, much like the 21 year-old herself. The amazing and detailed clothes offer fun party attire in bright colors and flattering cuts, like this Graphic Space Plaid Canvas Bomber Jacket. I am in love with her LUBLU collection, which means “I love you” in Russian. From a yellow knit sweater with intricate detailing to a vibrantly gem-colored blue-and-yellow print dress, everything here is fabulous. Plus, Plastinina designs everything with only…