10 Things All Insanely Stylish People Secretly Do

I found this fabulous article on WhoWhatWear.

How does your style game shape up? If you need to dial in your look a little try out these10 Things All Insanely Stylish People Secretly Do

Ever wonder why some girls always look effortlessly put together and as a result a tad more stylish than you? Some might describe it as a certain ‘je ne sais quoi,’ but we’re not completely sold. They must have something else in common, right? They do—it’s called a unique set of styling secrets and today, we’re sharing the gold. From simple outfit solutions to staying organized, here are ten things all stylish people do to remain on top of the fashion game. 

Scroll through to find out! 

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  1. Plan outfits the night before.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, denim, sneakers

  PHOTO: @manrepeller
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  2. Always have the perfect dress for “last minute” occasions.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, sunglasses, shoulder bag

  PHOTO: JPMV Street Style
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  3. Take care of their shoes no matter the price.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, denim, skinny jeans

  PHOTO: Sincerely Jules
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  4. Re-wear favorite outfit combinations.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, suede boots, structured bag

  PHOTO: Collage Vintage
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  5. Dress to impress other women, not men.

  
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  6. Pin style inspiration to a ‘’secret’’ Pinterest board.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, bandana print, trenchcoat

  PHOTO: Garance Doré
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  7. Tailor jeans for THE perfect fit.

  
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  8. Avoid the lines at fast-fashion stores by shopping online.

  
  EXPLORE: street style, casual, clutch, all white outfit

  PHOTO: Collage Vintage
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  9. Dedicate a few extra minutes in the morning to style their hair.

  
  EXPLORE: celebrity style, casual, sunglasses, clutch

  PHOTO: Style du Monde
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  10. Invent at-home style fixes to make an outfit work.

  
  EXPLORE: layering, knit dress, layers, wrap skirt

  PHOTO: Style du Monde
  What would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below
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Breakfast Crepes On The Beach In Sicily

Crepes On The Beach.

My favorite breakfast in the world is crepes on the beach, in Sicily.

love-crepes at Il Girasole, Letojanni Sicily

the best coffee in Sicily is at Il Girasole in Letojanni

If you follow this blog you will already know that my favorite place on earth to travel to is the spectacular island of Sicily.
Not only is Sicily staggeringly beautiful with a rich and layered history, but it also has some of the very best food in the world. Everything you eat has been grown within a few miles of where you are dining, in nutrient rich volcanic soil that creates a flavor explosion with every bite.
And you won't find anything even remotely resembling the heavy, greasy, "Sicilian" food that they serve in the US.

My home-base in Sicily is the lovely little town of Letojanni, which sits adjacent to Taormina on Sicily's east coast, between Messina and Catania.
Unlike the picturesque town of Taormina, which is perhaps the most tourist-rich spot in Sicily, and therefore full of high priced souvenir shops costly accommodations and expensive places to eat, Letojanni is a small beach town that does cater beautifully to travelers but at the same time lets you feel that you are among the locals. 

Letojanni seen from Taormina

Letojanni sits just a side-step to the left of Taormina, on the Messina side. From your beach chair at the lidos in Letojanni you can look up at the hill and see Taormina. From the Greek Theater in Taormina you can gaze down at the beach in Letojanni.

Lido Copacabana, Letojanni

 The beach directly outside the apartment I rent in Letojanni is stunning. The red umbrellas of the Lido Copacabana provide perfect contrast to the sparkling blue water of the Ionian Sea. I honestly just never, ever want to leave.

Lido Copacabana, Letojanni, Sicily

the view from breakfast at Il Girasole in Letojanni Sicily

When my son and I are in Paris every day we walk from our apartment on the left bank to the Place de la Concord to our favorite creperie, then take our crepes into the Tuileries and sit on the very same bench, every single time, and eat them as slowly as possible. Because they are so incredibly good.
And because we really love crepes.

When we are in Sicily every morning the two of us walk along the beach in Letojanni to Il Girasole, where we order crepes and sit under the sun umbrellas on the beach, and look out over the Ionian Sea as we eat our breakfast. It’s my idea of heaven.

Il Girasole, Letojanni, Sicily

Sun up, sundown - always beautiful at Il Girasole in Letojanni

And in our humble crepe eating opinion, the crepes at Il Girasole Crepepperia on the beach in Letojanni, Sicily are the very best crepes in the world.

Arancia crepe

They serve sweet crepes and they serve savory crepes at Il Girasole

Once you have tried them there is no turning back. Your daily breakfast becomes a carb fest of crepes, complimented by the best coffee on earth. It is an early morning fortification that sets you up perfectly for a day of sightseeing, or a day on the beach.

coffee at Il Girasole, Letojanni

I wouldn't miss it for the world! And if you are in Letojanni you can't miss it either - Il Girasole (The Sunflower) is a bright yellow restaurant/cafe on the beach about halfway through town. 

Il Girasole is owned by my charming and very charismatic friend Giuseppe "Peppe" Tama’, who I just adore, and who adds definite eye candy to any meal you are eating. 

The boss at Il Girasole

Peppe is delightful and engaging, and he has built an entire crew who have a zest for life and a sense of fun, just like he does. Which is probably why his business does so well. 

The crew at Il Girasole, Letojanni

Not only do they make the best breakfast you’ve ever had, and serve the very best coffee in the world at Il Girasole, but during the day they have lunch food, and they also serve evening fare.

fun nights on the beach at Il Girasole in Letojanni Sicily

Speaking of evenings, when the day is done and everyone is out and about in Letojanni for la passeggiata (evening stroll) they wind up at Il Girasole for evening coffees, glasses of wine or limoncello, or for light snack fare. It is a delightful social hub, the perfect place to end another perfect day in Sicily.

midnight in Sicily at Il Girasole, Letojanni

If you travel to the east coast of Sicily, especially anywhere near Taormina, take the time to go to Letojanni for some crepes on the beach - you will thank me for it!

love-crepes in Letojanni at Il Girasole

~ all images are via iPhone and are my own. Please do not use without my written permission.
Thanks!~

Celebrities With Choppy, Bob Length Hairstyles

I was on an editorial shoot this week, and one of the girls from the magazine absolutely rocked everyone's world with her fantastic new haircut. 
It was super modern, fun and ultra chic.

She started the day with a choppy, bob length cut, looking smooth and shiny, and then part way through the day the hairstylist on set (who had actually done this stunning haircut the week before) took an oval wand curler to the cut and turned it into this super modern, beachy wave. It was fresh, it was fun and hands down out of all of us - magazine peeps, models and glam squad, she had the most fashion forward, sexy hair.

 I am really attached to my long hair so I will probably never make the cut, but I had to start googling others who have. 
Check out these celebrities with fabulous, choppy, bob length haircuts, and maybe this spring you too will go for the cut.

Dianna Agron

Jessica Alba

Drew Barrymore

Vanessa Hudgens

Emma Stone

Jennifer Lawrence

Karlie Kloss

Taylor Swift

International Vogue Covers April 2015

How fabulous that blogger extraordinaire Chiara Ferragni has the cover of Vogue Espana this month.
I think she is intriguing. 
I was looking at the numbers on US Vogue ~ they average just over a million issues per month via subscriptions, and another 226,000 issues that sell on the newsstands.
Chiara has 3.3 million instagram followers, which means she has a greater reach than US Vogue.
Do you think Anna Wintour maybe missed the boat when she let Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have the cover last year? It would appear the smart move would have been to go after Chiara instead...
Here are 12 international Vogue covers for April 2015

It Girl Chiara Ferragni covers Vogue Spain April 2015

Aymeline Valade by Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Germany

Georgia May Jagger, Cara Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse cover Vogue UK April 2015

Natasha Poly covers Vogue Russia April 2015

Sonam Kapoor covers Vogue India April 2015

Sigrid Agren covers Vogue China April 2015

Charlotte Casiraghi covers Vogue Paris April 2015

Catherine McNeil covers Vogue Mexico April 2015

Vanessa Paradis covers Vogue Ukraine April 2015

Catherine McNeil covers Vogue Turkey April 2015

Cate Blanchett covers Vogue Australia April 2015

Praya Lundberg covers Vogue Thailand April 2015

7 Foundations That Every Makeup Artist Loves

My favorite Sunday morning routine involves taking some quality time by my pool with a cup of coffee and catching up on what my favorite bloggers have been posting all week. I loved this post from Byrdie (www.byrdie.com) about the 7 Foundations That Every Makeup Artist Loves. Personally in my kit I use (and swear by) Makeup Forever HD Foundation and Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation. I wear both them myself, as well as Chanel Vitalumiere. Tell me in the comments section below which foundations you personally use and love.

The 7 Foundations Every Makeup Artist Loves

MAKEUP | 03.24.15 by Alina Gonzalez

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When it comes to creating flawless complexions that look like they were blessed by a choir of heavenly angels, nobody knows more than celebrity makeup artists. They can get creative with a cat-eye, or craft a killer oxblood lip, but the foundation (pun intended) for it all is perfect, natural-looking skin.

With the help of their holy-grail foundation (and a few insider tricks), these seasoned makeup artists are able to mask redness, conceal blemishes, smooth uneven texture, and induce glow where there once was none—and all without skin looking overly “done.” Which is why we asked six top makeup artists to reveal their all-time favorite foundation. These are the foundations they cannot work without, that have changed their game, and flatter a variety of skin tones. Keep scrolling to see their picks!

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  Makeup Artist: Carl Ray

  Clients: First Lady Michelle Obama, Natalie Portman, Claire Danes

  Follow: @carlraymakeupartist

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: “One of my favorite foundations that can always be found in my kit is Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43). It's oil-free and has a medium to full coverage. The formula covers all your skins imperfections, while remaining invisible on screen and in real life. It comes in 26 shades that are easy to mix and match to make the perfect shade for any skin type. I use a blender sponge for a flawless finish, and always use a moisturizer and a face primer before applying foundation.”
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  Makeup Artist: Kate Lee

  Clients: Keira Knightley, Anne Hathaway, Rooney Mara

  Follow: @kateleemakeup

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: “Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen Makeup SPF 15 ($47) is my cannot-live-without product for life. The formulation is so light and luminous, and it’s easy to use. This foundation just looks like a more perfect version of your own skin. You can apply with your fingertips, but the most flawless way to apply is to place dabs of foundation in the larger areas of the face, starting with cheeks, then forehead and chin, and then take a Beauty Blender($20) dampened with Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist ($90) and gently blend till the product is invisible. You are left with a radiant complexion, and a little protection from harmful UV rays.”
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  Makeup Artist: Beau Nelson

  Clients: Nicole Richie, Kristen Stewart, Nina Dobrev

  Follow: @Beau_Nelson

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: "A lot of people love Armani Luminous Silk foundation, which is amazing, but I love Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Smooth Firming Foundation ($67) even more. It provides even, adjustable coverage and a natural matte finish that looks flawless and natural to both the human eye and the eye of the camera. I apply with a synthetic brush like the It Cosmetics Foundation Brush ($48) or tap it on with a damp Beauty Blender from the center of the face outward—and if anywhere needs more coverage, I do a second layer.”
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  Makeup Artist: Tamah

  Clients: Alexa Chung, Allison Williams, Elisabeth Moss

  Follow: @TamahK

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: "My holy grail foundations are the Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation ($62), and the Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation($62). When it comes to foundation Koh Gen Do can do no wrong! I have never met a foundation that enhances skin as perfectly as these gems. Not only do I use them on my clients, I use them on myself. Both are luminous without being shiny, and have enough pigment to conceal without blanketing the skin in makeup. I usually don't need to use any additional concealer when I use these—they do it all! They’re also great if you want to just spot conceal—they’re great alone under the eyes, around the nose, etc. The Moisture formula is a bit creamier in consistency, while the Aqua is more of a traditional liquid formula. I usually apply them with a soft brush, but they are easily applied with fingers or a sponge as well. A little goes a long way, so start small; a mini squeeze or one or two pumps usually do the trick."
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  Makeup Artist: Nick Barose

  Clients: Lupita Nyong'o, Uzo Aduba, Lena Dunham

  Follow: @DilokritBarose

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: “The look of the new Lancôme Miracle Cushion Foundation is really natural and easy to apply; it gives good buildable coverage that can be really sheer, or you can layer for medium coverage. The cushion compact makes it easy to travel with, and you can use it to do spot coverage. It's perfect to carry around in your bag, easy to use, and not messy. It also comes in a range of shades from fair to deep dark. After applying moisturizer and letting it set, I apply the foundation with the sponge puff that comes with it, gently padding it starting from the center of the face and blending outwards."
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  Makeup Artist: Quinn Murphy

  Clients: Lily Aldridge, Kate Upton, Nicola Peltz

  Follow: @QuinnMurphy1

  Favorite Foundation and Application Tip: "My go to favorite foundation is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($62). To date, I have not found a prettier, smoother, and more realistic foundation than this. Also it has the best shade range, and the shades cover a large range of skin tones, so most people can find an exact match. The foundation is sheer and dries down to a glowing, slightly matte skin-like texture. It is easily blendable on the skin. I like to play with the coverage. For women who only need a tiny bit of unification on the skin, I will add a drop of a dry face oil (Nuxe Multi-Usage Dry Oil, $29 or Tarte Maracuja Oil, $46) to sheet it out. For those needing a bit more coverage, the formula is buildable and mixes well with other fuller coverage foundations."

  Have you tried any of these foundations? What’s YOUR holy grail foundation? Tell us in the comments!