EVER PRESENT PAST: CAT EYE GLASSES

Sometimes it’s better to go against the trend. Oversized round frames have been co-opted by the hipster crowd. The proper response would of course be to do the complete opposite and embrace cat eye glass frames.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/ever-present-past-cat-eye-glasses/

BEAUTY BOX: LIMITED EDITION MAYBELLINE GREAT LASH COLORED MASCARA

when I saw that Maybelline was releasing a limited edition line of colored mascaras, I was excited to be able to stick to my simple routine while at the same time getting to rock a different look

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/beauty-box-limited-edition-maybelline-great-lash-colored-mascara/

FASHION NEWS: FASHION SUPPORTS OBAMA

Just as fashion trends dictate our expectations for the following season, the beloved people behind the industry may dictate the next four years of the presidential office.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/fashion-news-fashion-supports-obama/

THE STYLE GURU: JUMP INTO THE PRINTED PANT

The printed pant is such a popular trend that’s currently making its transition from summer to fall. Floral and larger geometric prints, bright or pastel colours are now residing.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/the-style-guru-jump-into-the-printed-pant/

BEAUTY BOX: NAKED2

I have recently got the Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay and I am in love! This palette offers 12 different shades ranging from a light Champaign color called Foxy to a dark black titled Blackout.

 http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/beauty-box-naked2/

(Source: charismadoll, via prettylittlebirdhouse)

FASHION NEWS: LULU*S STYLE STUDIO TO COME TO PHOENIX

Calling all bloggers and the fashion-obsessed: You’ve got plans this Friday night!

Just register here it is FREE!

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/fashion-news-lulus-style-studio-to-come-to-phoenix/

(via lovefashionlove)

HELLO MOTO

The upcoming season requires a motorcycle jacket that will serve you time and time again and hold up against the upcoming winter winds while still looking impossibly fabulous.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/hello-moto/#

BURIED TREASURE

So why not hit up a local second hand store and go on a bit of a treasure hunt? There could be any number of designer items hidden underneath all that junk! 

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/buried-treasure/

THE STYLE GURU: BAROQUE IS BACK

Its back… embellishments, beautifully ornate designs and rich lux looks. The Baroque is packing a punch in the fall trend scene. 

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/the-style-guru-baroque-is-back/

PHOTO FRIDAY: THE HIGH/LOW SKIRT

The fascination with the high-low skirt; I wonder… Is it that it gives women a graceful, ballerina-esque feel reminiscent of floating on air? Or is it that it flatters every size and shows just enough leg?

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/photo-friday-the-highlow-skirt/

EVER PRESENT PAST: ANNIE HALL

Annie Hall’s style is what I would call, “grown-up tomboy chic.” Borrowing from the boys, but giving it that girly touch.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/ever-present-past-annie-hall

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: IADORNU ACCESSORIES

While you rock your pre-fall fashions, focus in on quality jewelry to pull your look together. Don beautifully minimalistic accessories designed by Mary Beth Heishman of IADORNU.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/designer-spotlight-iadornu-accessories/

BEAUTY BOX: BEAUTIFULLY BRONZE 

After a lot of searching, and a few makeup lessons, I have found a bronzer that I love and best of all..know how to apply correctly.

http://thecarbonmagazine.com/2012/09/beauty-box-beautifully-bronze/#