Blaq Vixen Beauty

Hauled: Black Crystal Hoop Earrings + Black Crystal Studs From Zales

BlaqVixenBeauty — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:46:42 -0500

From left: 14K Gold 30mm Black Crystal Hoop Earrings and 14K Gold Black Crystal Stud Earrings. Both from Zales.

I took a page out of mother's book when I purchased these from Zales. Believe it or not but the last time I purchased real jewelry was four years ago. So this recent purchase was like going back to my roots, so to speak.

The 14K Gold 30mm Black Crystal Hoop Earrings were on clearance for $59.99 (original price was $199.99) and the 14K Gold Black Crystal Stud Earrings were $17.99 (original price was $59.99). As soon as I saw the studs I was sold. However, I'm still on the fence about the hoop earrings - I hadn't anticipated them being so thin. I'm wearing them now so hopefully they'll grow on me.

Closeup of 14K Gold Black Crystal Stud Earrings.

Closeup of 14K Gold 30mm Black Crystal Hoop Earrings.

Closeup of 14K Gold 30mm Black Crystal Hoop Earrings and 14K Gold Black Crystal Stud Earrings

The Fashion Closet: Get Dressed with Christian Siriano Fall 2010 Collection for Payless

BlaqVixenBeauty — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:43:27 -0500

Clockwise from right: Chinoiserie Pumps, Chinoiserie Boots, Gilded Gladiator Boots and Cloven Boots.

Finally, this Christian Siriano RTW (ready-to-wear) collection is more to my liking. Inspired by 1960s European women (read: Parisian women) who were dressed to the nines on a regular basis. These women wore suits, coats, gloves, a great bag and signature shoes - all in the name of effortless, soft romance style, day or night.

Christian Siriano's Fall 2010 collection presents a modernized way of getting dressed for today's contemporary woman through strong and streamlined designs.

The Fashion Closet: Rob Zargandi and Mariel Haenn Select Rihanna-Inspired Pieces at StyleQ

BlaqVixenBeauty — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:09:45 -0500

Zargandi and Haenn admit that they're suckers for rhinestones, metal, hardware or anything shiny on clothing. Haenn says that it makes it special if it has any of these details while Zargandi says that it'll pop on the red carpet.

Shoulder Embellished Dress, $235; styleq.com

While Zargandi black pumps, Haenn suggested leggings and flat, over-the knee boots (casual) or thigh-high boots (glamorous) when wearing the Cage Dress by FUNKTIONAL.

Cage Dress by FUNKTIONAL, $98; styleq.com

While Zargandi black pumps, Haenn suggested leggings and flat, over-the knee boots (casual) or thigh-high boots (glamorous) when wearing the Cage Dress by FUNKTIONAL.

Cage Dress by FUNKTIONAL, $98; styleq.com

Wool Swing Cropped Coat, $95; styleq.com

This swing coat is "really chic" and is perfect for "a 'fat' day," according to Haenn. Zargandi notes that this piece is a staple and epitomizes old hollywood glamour. The oversized collar, full peplum in front, and cropped peplum in back makes it cozy, comfy and flattering.

The Fashion Closet: Carlos by Carlos Santana Calico Open Toe Platform Pumps

BlaqVixenBeauty — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:49:26 -0600

Carlos by Carlos Santana Women's Calico Open Toe Pump

$78.95$70.90 by Carlos by Carlos Santana at Endless.com

Not only can Carlos Santana make wonderful music (I still have to download "Supernatural" to my iPod), but he also knows how to design shoes as well. Check out these stunning Calico platform pumps! They're red and they have a 4" heel. I also spotted these at Macy's on Monday but I didn't buy them because I'm in the middle of revamping my closet. I don't have anything decent to wear with them.

Again, I should've took a picture of them in the store. I should've tried them on so you all could see how fabulous they truly are. The stock photo doesn't do them justice. My mom and I both loved the fact that there was a zipper on the back of them. I don't know; I might go back and get them for Valentine's Day and my upcoming Purple Lab shopping party. We'll see!

The Fashion Closet: Jessica Simpson Adreana Wedge

BlaqVixenBeauty — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:21:26 -0600

On Monday, my parents and I hit up the Macy's at NorthStar Mall. I was really looking forward to visiting the MAC counter (a post about that is in the works) and....well, just visiting the MAC counter! However, the highlight of the day was when my mom told me to ask a MAC rep (her name is Norma, by the way) and ask her where she get her shoes from. I felt uncomfortable because (1) it required me following her into the Luby's Restaurant restroom and (2) my dad was already making jokes about how I was stalking her.

But like a good daughter, I happen to catch Norma when she walking out of the restroom. I said, "I was wondering where you got your shoes from? I know I saw you earlier and you did my makeup but I wasn't paying attention to your shoes. They're hot!" She told me that she purchased them at Macy's and that the brand was Jessica Simpson. She was a petite little thing (just like me) and they looked so fierce on her. She wore them with a black babydoll dress and black tights. Makeup was on point. If she's going to be there on February 26-28 when they have their MAC Spring Colour Forecast Preview Event, I am so going. I want her to make me up. I'm leaning towards amber, naturally.

I'm not even going to lie: Jessica Simpson can make some shoes. Hell, several of her boots made it on my lemming list. Unfortunately, while the Adreana wedges were not my style (I don't do wedges), my mom was all over them. And again, because I felt in the giving spirit and I felt that my mom needed a pair of killer wedges such as these, I bought them for her. She wanted me to get a pair too but I declined. Had I been thinking, I would've took a picture of me in them. I totally forgot that I had my camera stashed in my Dooney. Oh well. She picked the Black Cashmere Leather. I warned her that if she didn't wear them anywhere outside the house, I was going to sell them.