Rihanna: This Years CFDA Fashion Icon Award Winner

CFDA announced last week that Rihanna is to be awarded the Fashion Icon Award at this years June 2nd event.  I have mixed feelings about this selection.  The CFDA says that they pick award winners based off of their influence on popular culture.  Yes, Riri is an icon and her style is widely talked about (anyone remember the angular bob she did a few years back - I know I do and I loved it), so why do I have mixed feelings?  See my photo debate below:

Why I don't agree:











Why I agree:









She is unmistakably beautiful and has a great body to match her looks.  I just feel like her fashion is all over the board.  She can be incredibly elegant in one moment and look like a bag lady the next.  She is edgy and seems willing to try anything which I give her credit for, but how can you be an icon when you have such a broad range of style?  What would her signature look be?  Past award winners seem to have a more distinct look to their style.

Think about 2012 winner Johnny Depp, you think of him, and you think of a bohemian with fedoras, scarves, unbuttoned shirts, etc.

2011, Lady Gaga, know for always being off the wall.  Clothes made of meat, crazy hair, huge sunglasses.  You name it and she's all over it.

2010, Iman. Classic style, put together, elegant even.

What do you think?  Do you agree with me?  or am I way off base?

Sephoras New Travel Nail Polish!

I seem to focus a lot on nail polish on my various social media tools.  I think that is because it is fairly inexpensive but can make a big statement.  Plus, getting your nails done is such a relaxing and pampering experience.  It's a fairly inexpensive way to indulge on yourself when you can't afford a full blown day at the spa.

Anyway, to get to the point, according to WWD, Sephora is coming out with a single use nail polish set at the end of April for their online store and early May for physical stores.  This is cool!  If you are like me, you have a drawer full of barely used nail polish that are years old.  This helps to eliminate that.  Plus, it is great for travel!  It will retail for $39 for a 24 count set.


I love it!

Moleskine Introducing New Products and Accessories

To all my artist friends and family members, Moleskine has been the journal, sketchpad, dayplanner, etc of choice for many, many years.  You may or may not be familiar with these little notebooks that seem to be found everywhere (I see them most at Barnes and Noble).

Moleskine has recently announced that it is branching out in a new direction and is going to start offering bags and accessories for your needs as well.

Some of my favorites from their new collection are:

myCloud Messenger Bag $210

Tablet Shells in a variety of colors $17.95 and up depending on device

Passport Wallet $45

And of course you can't go wrong with the traditional Moleskine product of journals/sketchpads.  They even offer specialized journals on their website for all your different interests and needs such as art journals, wine journals, travel journals, chocolate journals, and even a fashion journal for you fabulous fashionistas out there, etc.

Their new accessories are available now on their website, or are available for preorder.  Check them out: www.shop.Moleskine.com/en-us/