Fashion Friday - Selena Gomez Edition...

So it's Fashion Friday once again and as I was trying to pick my top three fabulous outfits of the week, I found myself drawn to Selena Gomez and her amazing style sense. I'm not afraid to admit it, Selena Gomez has been my woman crush for years, and I am completely obsessed with her. So choosing her for all three picks wasn't very hard for me to do. Here are my top three looks of the week...

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Selena recently stepped out at the Unite4:Good Gala in this gorgeous Antonio Berardi Spring 2014 white jumpsuit. The long flared pants and pink and purple beaded bodice compliment Selena's petite figure and olive complexion. The jumpsuit was worn on the Antonio Berardi Spring 2014 fashion show and Selena looks like she just stepped off the runway - she looks fab! The bold red lip adds the perfect amount of edginess to this look, and her wispy ponytail hairstyle gives the classy jumpsuit a modern look. 

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 Even when Selena goes out for a casual shopping day and some Starbucks, she still looks incredibly chic. Ms. Gomez wore this adorable studded shoulder bleached dress that is actually from Forever 21! Lucky for us fans, we can copy this style without having to go completely broke. Her amazing black Brian Atwood Electra boots are very daring but she struts in those heels with complete confidence - making me want to buy them! Pair the ensemble with black Urban Outfitter sunglasses and her natural brown locks, and she, like always, looks like a rockstar. 

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I've been talking about my love for the crop top recently, and I just love how Selena sported this cream, high neck top. The matching loose, wide flared pants and black stilettos make her legs look extremely long. Selena wore this amazing matching top and pant ensemble when she arrived at a hotel in Beverly Hills. Her natural wavy, brown hair works really well with this outfit, and her black purse, brown sunglasses and bangle bracelet accessories are a nice touch. 

Those are my top three looks of the week, Selena Gomez edition. See you next Friday! 

Recycled Fashion...

Hairstyles, fashion and trends are always changing from season to season - whether it's going from ripped jeans to skinny jeans, short-shorts to high-waisted shorts or blonde highlights to pink and blue dip dyed tips. Fashion, in my opinion, is like time - it's never at a stand still, it's always changing. And the saying, "history repeats itself"? This represents the fashion world to a "T". Trends and styles that are current, are always a new and improved version of something in the past - recycled fashion. These are some of the current popular trends today that were most likely worn by your mother or even your grand-mother...

                                                       Crop Tops 

                                        80's                                                  2013

We all know how popular and in style the lovely crop top is whether you're wearing it with a skirt, jeans or tights - but crop tops aren't just relevant in the fashion world this season, they go way back a few decades. From high fashion runways to the hot, sandy beach, crop tops have been a must have this past year. But do you ever wonder where this trend began? Well originally, belly dancers from the Middle East started wearing these shirts with decorative beads, thousands of years ago! Who knew?  But when did these stylish midriff shirts really hit the fashion scene in North America? A very well known singer by the name of Madonna started the "crop top phenomenon" in the eighties, when she wore a black mesh crop top in her music video 'Lucky Star'. Then in the nineties, Britney Spears brought back the look when she wore her infamous school girl outfit in the 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' music video. After years we didn't see any exposed midriffs and tummies for a while, but now the trend has hit the world right on the head again and has become a wardrobe necessity.  

   Dr. Martens 

 

2013                                             60's

One thing you might not know about the "Doc Marten" is that up until the sixties, it was only worn and originally made as a work boot. This must-have accessory became a phenomenon after thousands of working-class men bought the boot and then were joined by the many "rebellious groups" of society. Originally spreading over London, England then eventually the world, the boot was worn by the Punks, Goths, Mods and other socially formed groups at the time. By the nineties, Doc Martens were being worn by anyone and everyone. The fashion statement not only was super in style and popular, but it represented creativity, individualism and personality. The boot was a means of one expressing themselves to the world and showing a little rebellion without causing any trouble. After over a decade the trend has come back, being worn by teenagers, celebrities and anyone who likes the boot and wants to give it a try. Miley Cyrus really made Docs famous again by wearing them in her music video "Wrecking Ball". With her very limited outfit, the boots most definitely stand out to the eye, and anyone who didn't know about Dr. Martens before, knows about them now. 

Platform/Wedge Shoes

                                        2013                                                      90's 

 Platform heels, boots or running shoes are the perfect thing to where if you're going to the disco, a punk/rock concert, or, like Miley, just going out for a drive. The "platform" or "wedge" shoe just recently snuck its way back into the world of fashion, with their unique chunky four-inch heel, they're known to give a you a little height, or give your look a disco-esc feel. The platform shoe was thought to be invented so "higher up" or common civilians could "tower" over the less fortunate. In the 1700's, Chinese male actors wore the shoes in Operas - the taller the shoe in a play, the more important his role was in the play. Until the thirties, when designer Salvatore Ferragamo came out with a rainbow-coloured cork sandal, platform shoes weren't seen anymore in fashion. In the seventies, platform shoes hit the scene once again, mostly being worn to discos. There were many interesting features being added to the shoes, such as flashing lights or small aquariums. Acts like KISS and Elton John were some of the celebrities known to be wearing a wedge shoe at the time. When the disco era finished, so did the platform shoe trend, and once again, the shoe took a break from the fashion scene. In the nineties, the phenomenon grew again when British girl band, "The Spice Girls" were seen wearing the shoes at their concerts and in their music videos. 

High-Waisted Jeans 

2013                                                      80's

 We all definitely have a pair of these vintage high-waisted jeans in our closets, whether we bought them from a a thrift store, or borrowed them from our mom's old wardrobe. Fashionable then, fashionable now. The eighties gave us this amazing style, with its "high-waist" trend in almost everything - jeans, shorts, leggings and even swimsuits. Saved By The Bell character, Kelly Kapowski was known to always sport some sort of high waisted bottoms. Paired with a crop top, this outfit is as popular then as it is now. Everyone from Rihanna to Selena Gomez have been seen wearing high-waisted pants or shorts. This style is most definitely here to stay for a while...

Maxi Dresses 

        2013                                                             70's                                            

The ever so popular flowy and beachy long dress trend, also know as the "maxi Dress" is a favourite amongst us girls because of its comfiness. Worn with a cute floppy hat and gladiator sandals, this is the perfect outfit to wear to the mall or to the boardwalk. This cute trend dates back to the sixties, Oscar de la Renta being credited for designing the very first maxi dress. In the seventies, all the top designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and Cardin created their own signature maxi dress - and by the mid seventies, the maxi was seen everywhere in the fashion world. The long dress style disappeared in the eighties, but in the nineties it came back even longer than before. This boho look is quite popular, and supermodel Kate Moss is known to sport the maxi a lot. And why is the maxi dress so popular? Obviously because of its complete flexibility - you can wear it to any event, at any time of the day, and still like mega-chic! 

The Pixie Cut  

                                60's                                                      2013

The short and cute pixie cut is a lot common this year than you would actually think. Girls with long, luxurious, thick hair are chopping their locks off to get this wispy and delicate style. Many celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Jennifer Lawrence famously wear the style, but this cut was popular in past decades as well. The first time a pixie cut was popularized was in the fifties when Aubrey Hepburn sported one in her debut film Roman Holiday. Then a decade later in the sixties, British supermodel Twiggy made it her trademark look. Goldie Hawn was also a popular celebrity of that era to model the cut. In this decade, we recognize Emma Watson and Miley Cyrus who famously brought back the style to a younger generation. So why are all of these ladies chopping their amazing locks off? Is it because they want a completely new look? Or is it because they just don't have the patience to spend an hour in front of the mirror with a hairbrush and a hairdryer anymore? If it were me, I'd say the latter...

Fashion Friday...

Another Friday has creeped up on us (thank goodness) and with school, work and responsibilities out of the way it's time to curl up on the couch with a baggy sweater, listen to some tasteful music and visit your favourite blog 'aspeckofalex' to see the three most amazing looks of the week! That's right - that means it's Fashion Friday once again! With London Fashion Week, the Brit Awards and the BAFTA Awards all having occurred in the past week, I found it extremely hard to narrow it down to just three amazing looks. So, for this week I have decided to choose four looks instead of three. Here are the four that stood out the most to me...

                                            4 Pixie Lott 

 Pixie Lott sported this stunning all white DKNY gown to the 2014 Brit Awards. She looks delicate, classy and chic with this figure and complexion flattering dress. The silver pumps work incredibly well with this look because with the soft white material and Pixie's light complexion and hair - they don't overpower her or the ensemble at all, yet still give her look a little bit of a 'pop'. Her matching white clutch with gold accents were a perfect way to accessorize - and the choice of black nail polish gave the look a bit of an edge. She definitely stood out on the red carpet, looking like an adorable pixie fairy.  

3 Olga Kurylenko 

French actress Olga Kurylenko rocked this amazing Burberry dress at the BAFTA Awards this past week. This dress is absolutely incredible - it's fresh, chic and just simply gorgeous on Olga. The snakeskin-like and black velvet materials complimented each other very nicely, and the cut-out and bow gave the dress a very trendy and modern touch. With the busyness of the skirt, Olga's choice of minimal accessories and a simple hairstyle was the right choice for this look. C'est magnifique, non? 

2 Taylor Swift

So I definitely had to include Miss Taylor Swift in this weeks Fashion Friday because of her adorable new haircut. Swiftie looks like a fashionable ballerina who is ready to strut her stuff on the runway. Her simple, black, low-cut t-shirt, matching black loafers and chic black leather purse look stunning with her nude accordion skirt. Add in her cute new hairstyle and signature red lip and you'll never, ever get this amazing look out of your head. 

1 Kendall Jenner 

 My number one look of the week is Kendall Jenner at the Porter Magazine launch in New York. Kendall looks so trendy in black leather leggings, a white blouse, blue blazer and black pointy pumps. This look is very classy and high fashion, yet still looks young and fresh. Her natural make-up goes well with the look because of all the different colours going on - her face doesn't over power the outfit. Kendall's simple hairstyle - straight, parted in the middle and down, added to the ensemble but didn't take away from it. Kendall's fashion sense and taste is so spot on that I can hardly keep up...  

What was your favourite look of the week? 

How To Dress Like A Pretty Little Liar...

Pretty Little Liars not only has cute boys, a creepy stalker and a mysterious story line - it is also full of amazing fashion. All four girls have their own unique style from sporty to edgy, preppy to chic. You have to wonder, how can these girls have an alleged 'stalker' after them and they still have time to look fabulous even when they are going to bed? (The answer to this question is a make-up artist and a little TV magic, but we'll just pretend they are that perfect.) If you're like me, Emily, Spencer, Aria and Hannah are constantly inspiring my own personal style and I really enjoy watching how they put outfits together. Anyone can re-create the liars style from their own personal closet. Here are some tips on how you can dress to impress just like the four friends, without spending a dollar.

  Emily Fields

Emily Fields is the sporty one of the group. Her style mostly consists of jean jackets, tank tops, coloured pants and rocky band shirts. For this look I wore maroon skinny jeans, a black tank top and an acid wash jean jacket. I paired this with black combat boots. You see her wearing a lot of converse running shoes and boots. Emily is very tom-boyish so she usually wears minimal eye make-up - usually just a light brown eye shadow, a bit of eyeliner and some mascara. Top it with a bit of blush on the apples of the cheek and a neutral coloured lipstick and she's ready to go to the pool. She's a swimmer so her hair is mostly down in natural waves - for my look I did the half up half down look and just let my hair go natural. As for jewellery, Emily usually doesn't wear much. She will wear a long chain or a dog-tag necklace just to add a little flavour to her outfit. I love Emily's look because it's comfortable and simple yet still stylish and modern.

Spencer Hastings  

 Spencer Hastings is the smart one of the group and she definitely shows this through the way she dresses. She is always done up very classy and professional looking and looks as if she's always ready to make a serious business deal with 'A' at any moment. Spencer's style consists of a lot of vintage clothing - collared shirts, blazers, blouses and cardigans are most likely in her closet. For my outfit I wore a collared shirt with gold buttons down the middle, jeans that are rolled up passed the ankles and brown oxford type shoes. Spencer usually has her hair naturally down or in a headband, which I did here, or she has her hair up in a pony tail for when she's having a crazy study session. Her make-up is not far from Emily's, which is quite natural looking, mostly browns. She never usually wears anything heavy on the lip, just a neutral or pinky colour, or even a clear lipgloss. As for jewellery, a must for Miss Spencer is a watch, so she always knows the time. Again, like Emily, she doesn't go too over the top on the jewellery, she keeps it quite simple. Spencer's style is always smart and trendy. She takes the "strict uniform" look and turns it into something sleek and upscale.


 Aria Montgomery 

 The only way to describe Aria Montgomery's style is fun and edgy. She tends to layer A LOT, and she wears things that are very bohemian and indie. Aria is not afraid to throw different patterns and colours together that wouldn't necessarily go together, but she always pulls them off amazingly. For my outfit, I wore a cat faced dress from Top Shop, with black knee socks and black studded ankle boot heels. Aria's make-up is a little edgier - with a dark smokey eye and heavy contouring. For hair, she has basically done anything and everything whether it's up in a high pony tail or down in loose curls. I put my hair up in a high bun, leaving some pieces down to frame my face, and finished it with a black bandana. For jewellery, Aria wears quite 'out there' pieces such as a spider necklace or crazy feather earrings. I wore a bunch or silver bangles, big rings and brown circle-shaped earrings. Aria's fashion sense may seem crazy and over-the-top to some people, but if you have the confidence, you can rock this cool style just like her.

Hannah Marin 

Hannah Marin's style is very girly, classy and dressy. She wears a lot of lace, ruffles and printed dresses. Coloured blazers are quite popular with her style. For my outfit I paired a cream lace dress with a teal blue blazer and blue heels. You'll always see Hannah wearing some type of pump, heel or high boot. Chunky jewellery, such as big necklaces, rings and hoop earrings are Hannah's ultimate go-to accessory. I accessorized with a long chain cross necklace, hoop earrings (which you can't see) a jewelled bracelet and some knuckle rings. Hannah usually wears her hair down and curled most of the time. She will sometimes wear her hair up in a messy but cute pony tail if she's having a hard day. As for make-up, I would say Miss Marin is the girl who wears the most out of all of the liars. She usually goes for lots of eye make-up to give her blue eyes a nice pop. Hannah also tends to wear a lot of black eye liner in which I don't usually go for but with her eyes, she can definitely pull it off.   

Which pretty little liar's style is your favourite? 

  

Post Valentine's Day Top Ten Hottest Men...

Since it's the day after Valentine's Day and I just went to go see Endless Love with Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde (I'm a little depressed because of the cuteness of that movie) I thought I'd post something special due to the holiday. For all you single ladies, (or the taken ones too) here's my pick at the top ten most hottest hotties (in order of age because it's too hard to pick favourites. ) You can plan out and imagine your future life with them, or just stare at their photos while crying hysterically, up to you completely.

Warning: In no way are all of these men single nor do I advice you attempt to stalk or go after them. This is for imaginary purposes only. If you choose to chase after these men and you run into an angry wife, girlfriend or bodyguard - I am in no way responsible for any charges, restraining orders or jail time. Read at your own risk, Thank you.

Extreme Warning: There are gifs.. so brace yourself.

10 Johnny Depp

Age: 50

Zodiac: Gemini

Relationship Status: Engaged 

Wow. Fifty years old and still looking mighty fine, Johnny. One of the best actors ever, and a quite handsome creative genius equals one attractive man. I love him as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean , I love him as the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland and I even love him as a vampire in Dark Shadows. He could play any role and still make me giddy. (I'll try not to go after this one though, he might be a little too old for me.)   

9 David Beckham 

Age: 38
Zodiac: Taurus
Relationship Status: Married

-Sigh- How lucky is Victoria Beckham? Extraordinarily and overly lottery winning lucky. Firstly, she's a former Spice Girl and secondly, she's with the hot and gorgeous brit, David Beckham. The body, the facial hair, the tats - he's the perfect combination of edgy and sexy. Not only is he the perfect husband and father, he's an athlete. And those H&M commercials? Pass me a fan please.

8 Adam Levine

Age: 34

Zodiac: Pisces 

Relationship Status: Engaged 

If any of you watch American Horror Story the first thing you always want to say to Adam when you see him is, "Hey! You got your arm back." And thank goodness for that because that sexy arm is a necessity to play the guitar and swoon all the girls at Maroon 5 concerts. Not only is this hot rocker in an amazing band, he's engaged to a Victoria Secret Model. Do you watch The Voice? I do, but do not ask me about any of the contestants because all I know is I vote for team Levine.  

7 Channing Tatum 

Age: 33
Zodiac: Taurus
Relationship Status: Married

There's nothing more attractive then a guy who can play the dramatic action star, romantic hero and hilarious cop in training and still be a cute father and husband (with the most gorgeous wife ever.) Channing is the ideal man who can swoon you by one look in the eyes and make you laugh when you are feeling down. And he was a former stripper but whatever that's not important at all... I've also heard that he is a big fan of cheese, especially Gouda.

6 Ryan Gosling

Age: 33
Zodiac: Scorpio
Relationship Status: Possibly still dating Eva Mendes or if rumours are true they broke up so I'm gonna have to say..It's Complicated.

Oh Ryan, what can I possibly say about you that will even begin to describe how perfect you are? Gorgeous face, nice body, cute smile, Noah Calhoun, amazing actor... The list just goes on and on. He can play dangerous, dramatically serious, funny, romantic and probably even just stare at the screen for two hours and women would still pay $11.95 to see that film. I know I would.

5 Paul Wesley

Age: 31
Zodiac: Cancer
Relationship Status: Married but rumoured to be single.

So it's inevitable, there had to be at least one vampire on my list and I chose Paul Wesley because I believe he is completely underrated. He plays the good vampire but when things go bad, he becomes the ripper. It's the best of both worlds, sweet and caring and ultimate bad boy. How could you not love him? Look at that smile. Elena is one lucky girl.. I'm available to donate blood, anytime. Call me!

4 Chris Hemsworth

Age: 30
Zodiac: Leo
Relationship Status: Married

Australian? Check. Gorgeous? Check. Hemsworth Brother? Check. Thor? Double check. Look at that shrug. It's like he doesn't even know how beautiful he is. Stop being in denial Hemsworth, you're sexy and it's about time you start acknowledging it. And does anyone else think that he still looks incredibly hot in black and white? I mean, what kind of talent do you have to have to make that happen?

3 Zac Efron

Age: 26
Zodiac: Libra
Relationship Status: Single

Well looky here ladies, we have our first confirmed single bachelor on the list and it's Zac Efron, not too shabby. Every girl has loved him since his High School Musical days and he's only gotten sexier since. He even goes back into time and makes his future thirty year old wife fall in love with his seventeen year old self. Basically, Zac Efron makes all the girls fall in love at any age, at any time. And you can bet on that.

2 Liam Hemsworth

Age: 24

Zodiac: Capricorn

Relationship Status: Single

So as much as I'm very upset about the break up of Liam and Miley, I can't say that I don't feel a little bit of happiness because now I might have at lease 0.01% of a chance with this Aussie. And may I ask what kind of water the Hemsworth's drank to create such fine and talented men? Pass me some of that please.   

1 Alex Pettyfer

Age: 23 

Zodiac: Aries

Relationship Status: Single 

Okay, so I must confess that after seeing Endless Love I have fallen for this cutie. I liked him in I Am Number Four, was a little turned off by him in Magic Mike, but he definitely won me back last night. David and Jade's relationship in the movie is a relationship that any girl wishes for all her life. This is why I have made it my goal to marry Alex Pettyfer. I mean how cute is that, Alex and Alex? That's like fate right there if you ask me. And now I am also off to watch every single movie that he has ever been in. -Swoon- 

Six Things Single People Should Do On Valentine's Day...

Valentine's Day is around the corner and while all the adorably cute couples are flaunting major PDA and buying each other plush teddy bears and candy hearts from the dollar store, us single girls are spending yet another February fourteenth, trying to figure out something productive to do with ourselves besides crying on the couch with a bowl of ice cream while watching The Notebook. To help you get through this years Valentine's, I am going to enlighten you with six different ways to spend the utterly romantic and cheesy day. Enjoy...


6   Watch Violent Movies 

 Skip the traditional romantic movies that are only going to make you sad and lonely and surf Netflix for the most gory and action packed films you can find. There's nothing more satisfying than watching cars explode, gun battles and tough macho guys punching the living daylights out of each other. What movie do I recommend? Drive, featuring hottie la mottie Ryan Gosling. This movie gives you the best of both worlds. Instead of crying over Noah and the fact that Allie thought he didn't write her, you can watch Mr. Gosling kick in a guys head and still get to stare at the dreamy stud for two hours..this character is maybe not as sweet as Noah but hey, Ryan Gosling is Ryan Gosling, am I right?

5   Eat Fruit                  

If you've been working hard all year round, watching your diet and working out hard to get that perfect bod, why ruin it by stuffing your face with chocolates, ice cream and candy on this one stupid day? And guess what, when you are sad and down because all your friends are out with their boyfriends so you decide to stuff your face with junk to make the pain go away, research suggests sugar is actually associated with an increased risk of depression. What you think is a comfort food that will make you appear to feel better, will actually contribute to your depressing thoughts and make your body feel crappy the next day. A simple solution is to eat fruit so you still get the taste of sugary goodness and you feel more active and energized. Throw those cinnamon hearts and chocolate cupids out the window and make a yummy fruit salad. Besides, who knows if that dollar store chocolate rose is real chocolate anyways... 

4   Get Active 

 Whether it's actually hitting the gym, going to a yoga class or "horizontal running" on your couch, do something to get your heart rate pumping instead of aching. Get your mind off of being upset, and instead of crying out those tears, sweat out those tears.You'll feel good and look good and you'll waste a good amount of time focusing on something else other than Chris Hemsworth and why you can't be with him. Don't be a couch potato all night. Dress up in your cutest work out clothes and go for a run in the park - and who knows, maybe you'll run into a cute guy who's also spending his single Valentine's day going for a jog as well. Well played cupid, well played.

3   Send Yourself A Gift

Who says you have to have a significant other send you flowers, jewellery or a felt-heart box full of chocolates topped with a big pink ribbon? Is there a Valentine's Day rule book that says you may only receive gifts from someone else? Of course not. Feel free to order twelve dozen bouquets of flowers to your house or treat yourself to a spa day. Consider this a you day. If you want to go on a crazy shopping spree, do it! If you want to send yourself a card in the mail from a mysterious admirer, go for it! Like I said, there's no official rules here, you're free to do what you want. The only thing I would suggest would be to not have company over while you "receive" these gifts, because really, who wants to explain that one to a crowd.. not me. Keep this little plan to yourself. And the next day when someone asks you where you got those gorgeous new earrings, you can say, "I got them for Valentine's Day." What, that's not a lie..

2   Take Tons Of Selfies 

That's right, I said it. When you are scrolling through instagram and all you see is one disgustingly cute and adorable couple selfie after another, don't get angry. Here's a simple solution. Do your hair, make-up, nails, dress up hot and start striking a pose. And don't just post one selfie, post six or seven. What the heck? If they can do it, why can't you? Don't just post those selfies simple and to the point, hashtag ten to twelve random words that have to do with anything anti-valentines. Make sure to use the most obnoxious filter out there, (may I recommend 'nashville'?) and don't forget (this is crucial now) to link these pics to facebook and twitter. Be sure to also incorporate duck faces and peace signs all together in one photo, that should get you tons of likes. Then when it's 11:59pm on February fourteenth, delete all your instagram posts and pretend like nothing happened. If people question you the next day just blame it on the wine...  

1   Hang Out With Your Besties

If you have a bunch of other single friends, then ignore numbers two through six and call your pals up! Don't spend this day alone if you don't have to - take advantage of the situation and use it as an excuse to have a classic sleepover with pizza, magazines, music and movies while you wear comfortable jammies and gossip about anything and everything. Ignore all I said in the previous five numbers and do whatever you want with your girls. Eat junk food, be lazy, watch A Walk To Remember while balling your eyes out and take PLENTY of instagram photos together. Tell each other deep secrets, cry on each other's shoulders, ask each other for advice, just be best friends like you were when you were twelve. They won't judge you for crying over Liam Hemsworth in The Last Song or belting out the words to Wrecking Ball even though you ain't no Miley Cyrus. Don't stress over this day because it's only one day in a year that doesn't mean anything at all. By the next day you won't have to see the colours pink and red or the word "love" anymore. Things will be back to normal, it will all be over and you'll still be single. Ha-ha, just kidding.  

Eight Ways To Wear Leggings...

I don't know about anyone else, but in this cold, wintery weather, my favourite go-to outfits at the moment are leggings paired with just about anything. The beneficial thing about leggings is you can pair them with so many different accessories, wear them in any season and they are extremely comfy - bonus! There are millions of different ways you can sport leggings, but I'll be focusing on eight main different ways...

8 Oh That Blazer Just Don't Faze Her

 

Hilary Duff looks smart and classy, dressing up her leggings with a white v-neck, black blazer and pumps. This outfit is perfect to wear to work, a party or - if you have a book coming out anytime soon, a book signing. Accessorize by adding dangly earrings and a long chain and you're picture perfect ready. You rock Hilary, don't ever change... 

7 Be A Flirt In A Light T-Shirt

 Whether you throw on a a short fitted t-shirt or a long oversized off the shoulder t-shirt, like Lauren Conrad, this is a simple yet stylish way to wear your leggings. This look is great for running out to do some errands or, if you throw on a pair of heels like Lauren did, you automatically dress the look up and are ready for a night out for dinner with the girls. This outfit is so adorable that it will definitely make anyone else in the room run for the hills...

6 Brown Boots Get's You Hoots

One of my favourite ways to wear leggings is with brown boots. Tall brown knee boots are very in this winter season, especially with black leggings. Wear them with a smart fitted trench coat, like how Pippa Middleton did and you'll be ready to royally face that harsh winter weather in style.  

5 Give Her Hugs In those Uggs 

Okay admit it, we have all done this look at one point or another. Many call this look a fashion "don't" but I say, "why not?" Wearing leggings with Uggs is comfy and warm and I don't care what you say but I like it! Olivia Wilde showed the haters that you can still make this get-up look fashionable by adding a cute jean jacket and pink scarf. Even with this casual outfit, the paps still went wild taking her photo. 

4 Getting Slim At The Gym 

Who says you can't look cute and fashionable at the gym? If you look good you feel good, so dress to impress even if you're going to sweat it out. Ashley Benson looks trendy with coral running shoes, a matching bag, along with a purple work-out shirt. Leggings are great to wear when working out because they are easy, comfy and make your legs look long - you'll be ready to strut your stuff on that treadmill, and that's no pretty little lie.  

3 Leave The House In A Sexy Blouse 

Pairing a smart and simple white blouse with leggings is basic and easy yet looks elegant and chic. Selena Gomez's ensemble looks movie premiere ready with that gorgeous black necklace and cute pastel pink pumps. Wear this outfit to a business meeting or dinner party and all eyes will be on you, naturally. 

2 Make The Crowds Stop In A Cute Crop Top 

In the summer time, the perfect way to show off your toned and tanned tummy is with a crop top and tight leggings. Miley Cyrus looks adorable and chic with this loose grey striped crop top, leggings and patterned tennis shoes. Whether you're going to the beach or just out for a walk in the warm sun, this outfit is so simple, fun and trendy that we can't stop looking at it.

1 Don't Be Sad, Wear Some Plaid 

Plaid shirts, whether tied around your waist or used as an actual shirt always look fantastic with leggings. Lea Michele's outfit is so bold and striking, yet simple and to the point. Both plaid shirts and leggings are so comfortable, but look amazing and fashionable paired together - two gleeful benefits in one! Add the black high-heeled knee boots and you have the perfect look to hit the town with. 

What's In For Spring... (Part two)

Yesterday I talked about the trends in fashion that will become popular this spring, and today the second part of my "What's In For Spring" segment is all about accessories. I will be talking about make-up, hairstyles and other trends that will take over the fashion world this spring. Let's begin...

Dark/Plum Lipstick

 Dark lipstick, or more specifically "plum" is becoming a very bold but popular choice among young stars in hollywood. This dark or 'goth' theme was actually very popular at the 2014 Grammys with Katy Perry's witch themed performance of "Dark Horse" and Lorde's gothic look. Many won't push their fashion boundaries with this gloomy trend, but to those who aren't confident enough to do it, yet want to try a different, edgy look - plum lipstick is for you. Both Shay Mitchell (left) and Selena Gomez (right) wore a similar beautiful shade that creates a bit of a mysterious look. Shay and Selena both wear the colour amazing with their tan complexions, dark eyes and chestnut brown hair.

Brightly Colour Hair 

Dying your hair anything crazy is becoming a norm in the fashion world. Compared to a few years ago, seeing someone with bright pink or red hair is not a shock at all. Blue is the next brown and purple is the next blonde. I personally love this trend and even dyed my hair bright red a year ago. I had it for a few months but considering I have naturally dark brown hair I had to bleach it to get that firetruck red colour and after a few washes, the colour would start to wash out. I decided that it was too much work to have to go to the salon every month, and I was also worried about ruining my hair. (I do miss it a lot now.) I do think this trend will become more popular this spring though. We see that from Gemma Styles (left), Kelly Osbourne (middle) and Demi Lovato (right) pastel colours are the next big thing for hair. All three of these girls pull off these colours stunningly and show off their fun and playful side.

Matte Nail Polish 

Matte black nail polish became very 'in' this past year, but most recently the different techniques using matte have started to trend. People aren't just wearing matte black, they are now "mattifying" (yes I made that word up) any colour nail polish from pastel pink (left) to teal blue. I have most recently been putting a matte coat over the fourth finger so I can mix it up between shiny and matte. Another trend starting is to put a matte coat over the entire nail, and then use a shiny top coat to create a french manicure type of look (right).

Spring Colour Alert: Aqua 

Aqua, or as many like to call it "tiffany blue", is a perfect colour for spring time. It's bright, fresh and gives a little 'pop' to any outfit. Wearing a simple outfit and adding aqua accents could give your look that tiny bit of excitement it needs. You'll be sure to 'wow' everyone when you walk into the room. Wearing pinstriped black and white shorts with a white blouse is smart and classy on its own but adding that aqua blazer turns your look from plain jane to unique and original. (left) Aqua nail polish (right) is perfect for spring when you start to get a little colour from the sun. The bright colour against tanned skin looks amazing, and might even enhance your skin tone that extra little bit.

Thick Eyebrows 

Thick eyebrows is the best fashion statement your face can make. Messy and thick is the trend that you are starting to see more and more on stars, especially younger ones. Both Cara Delevingne (left) and Lilly Collins (right) are known for their signature bold and "unkept" eyebrows. With spring coming and the weather getting warmer, I think the perfect accessory for a new and fresh look is to get a little edgy and rough up those brows. As you can see with both of these ladies, it pairs beautifully with a striking red lip and gives you a high-class chic look to make you runway ready. 

Short Hair/Bobs   

                               

This past year, everyone had long hair. If someone had short hair, they put extensions in so they could have long hair. Thick waves or pin straight hair were all you saw on us girls! Just recently, we seem to see that the style has changed to short bobs. Everyone is cutting their hair short. Whether it's to have a fresh start or because they can't stand their long hair anymore, short hair is taking over. For spring, this trend is definitely a favourite of mine. Although, I don't think I would have the guts to cut mine short, I would cry too much and miss my long hair. Recently, when my mom was watching Inside Edition, which she watches every night, I saw Deborah Norville (left) and her new short hair do. I think it looks fabulous on her and frames her face perfectly. Emma Roberts (right) made the change as well. She looks stylish and chic and I absolutely love it!