Black Lips

New obsession, ever since I've found black lip gloss, yes that is right, BLACK. I have never seen black gloss, sure dark purple, but never black. Naturally, I had to make the purchase and hell, I'm glad I did. check it out, follow me on Twitter & Instagram.
Obsessed.
Enjoy. xx

7 Bad Beauty Habits to Cut Out of Your Daily Routine

Cut it out if you are doing any of the 5, bad, maybe even worse, beauty habits a girl can have. Really, break these habits if you do any of them...they are bad, gross, disgusting, and I think you get the idea, they are no good for you!

So here it goes... don't do these anymore...ya hear?

1. Not removing makeup

"I'm tired and it's late...I'll just wash it off first thing in the morning!". This has been said and thought way too often on a night back from being out on the town. Taking the time to take off your makeup before you go to sleep at night is so, so important.

2. Not wearing sunscreen

It really doesn't matter if you're in the sun or if it's winter time, those UVA, UVB's and whatever UV rays are hittin' ya! Apply a sunscreen or moisturizer with SPF everyday to protect it from the sun. Your face (and health) will thank you later.

3. Not drinking enough water

This is a huge huge issue I have myself. Let's take a bottle of water with us daily from now on and force ourselves to drink and refill, drink and refill.

4. Using moisturizer on the eyes

Use eye cream instead...that's why they make it!

5. Wearing foundation that does not match your skin tone

Don't use the back of your hand as a way to match your foundation to your skin tone...your skin on your face and the back of your hand are completely different. Try heading to a department store where a makeup artist or consultant can help you determine the right shade for you. Trust me, you don't want to be walking around with the wrong shade on!

6. Peeling Nail Polish off your Nails

A bad habit I confess, but not only are you peeling off the nail polish but you're also peeling off your nails! Don't do this, please!

7. Pickin' Your Face

Call me sick, but this song came to mind when thinking of this bad beauty habit, 'pickin' muscles from a shell'. I couldn't help but think pickin' pimples from your face....the worst habit of them all possibly, this one will get you red scars that may last you a long time, even years, to rid! Don't pick those pimples, treat them! Use a bit of product that contains salicylic acid and even moisturize that sucker.

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & CO

I adore Tiffany & Co.

It's classic and gentle, maybe you can even consider it traditional? Have you ever seen the Paloma Picasso designs at Tiffany & Co? The marvelous colors and textures seem a bit Aztecan to me, a unique style reflecting modern energy and "an exuberant joy for life".

Sure Tiffany's has modernness to it and brings joy to life, but the textures and colors being used for this jewelry really bring life to the stores around the world. Paloma Picasso has been with Tiffany's for 30 years, so here's a bit about the lady herself.

She is one of the worlds most acclaimed jewelry designers and a fashion icon, celebrated for a boldly original style defined by brilliant colored gemstones, which she combines to create powerful, thoroughly modern statements unique in the world of jewelry design.

Born in Paris in 1949 to Pablo Picasso and Francoise Gilot, she spent her childhood in Paris and the South of France surrounded by artists and the vibrant, intellectual life of the period. In 1988, Ms. Picasso was honored by The Fashion Group as one of the "Women Who Have Made an Extraordinary Impact on Our Industry." The Hispanic Designers Inc. presented her with its MODA award for design excellence, and she has been inducted into The Hall of Fame International Best Dressed List.

Ms. Picasso continues to expand her existing jewelry designs and introduce new creations, as well. With their incomparable beauty and timeless sophistication, her signature collections grace Tiffany & Co. stores around the world.

Five Fall Must Haves

With summer coming to a slow end and fall creeping on in, it’s time to know the must have items for fall 2010. You may think you know what your must haves are, but I know they will be your must “could HAVE beens” once you get through my short but truly must have items list. Trust me; you’ll thank me in the end.

CAMEL COAT

Runways from New York to Milan showcased camel non-stop for fall 2010, and no I’m not talkin’ the animal. Let’s just say, this season, camel is the new black.

SEQUINS

As much as we hate to love them, they are in and here to stay, for yet another fine season. Spice up a bland outfit with sequin shoes, sequin headband, and sequin anything for that matter.

SUEDE BOOTIE

Suede. CHECK

BOOTIE. CHECK

HOT! DOUBLE CHECK

STATEMENT RINGS

Who doesn’t love wearing an obnoxiously large ring that makes you feel like a Queen? That’s right, I hear no one complaining or protesting, so go find yourself a nice big ol’ ring and flaunt them hands around, you know people will be loving you and your dandy ring, your highness.

MESSENGER BAGS

Perfect to stuff all the “necessities” of our day but cute enough to go out from day to night, quilted chain messenger hand bags are a must have for fall, as a matter of fact, any time of year with these fabuloso finds.

A Little About Me

This is sadly, maybe, my second personal blog as a blogger/writer. NO --it doesn't mean I am not a writer because I don't have my own blog, it just means I don't have a life but what I do, so I don't have time to post ; ) BUT I am thinking I need to make this happen, so today, I decided

here it goes.

I am a blogger and contributing writer for

ICONOGRAPHY magazine

and occasionally for 2threads.com.

You may visit my pages, please do! And I love comments, so feel free to post.

I have major interests in fashion, beauty, celebrity lifestyles, city life, and I do love music. My favorite band is most definitely the Killers, absolutely amazing.

I'm a bit of a perfectionist, therefore my blog may be centered and spaced accordingly.

Please feel free to e-mail me at catalano.assunta@gmail.com & I will respond in a timely manner.