Embellished heels for fall

Heels became the focal point of attention and has become very popular in an outfit, making it the staple item. They became truly pieces of art or jewelry. You could find this last summer all sorts of applications on the shoes such as embellished heels, studs, acrylics... and in this fall season it continues, adding a more dramatic and embellished look to the shoe. 
For this fall, add to your understated outfit a piece of jewelry for your feet, turning your outfit into a luxurious and elegant look.

Try out this trend of enriched heels with sparkling and shining details...
(left to right - Prada/Stuart Weitzman/Nicholas Kirkwood/Dsquared2)

Os saltos a tornarem-se o ponto fulcral de atenção e começa a desenvolver-se e a sobressair cada vez mais tornando o sapato numa peça de arte, numa peça de jóia. Se os studs, acrílicos e aplicações já começaram a aparecer neste verão preenchendo o salto, nas colecções seguintes como o Outono 2012,  os saltos continuam a ser verdadeiros luxos, adicionando um carácter dramático e embelezado ao sapato.

Os sapatos para o Outono podem ser verdadeiros focos de atenção num look mais sóbrio e focando a atenção nos pés que carregam estas jóias, torna o conjunto luxuoso e elegante.

Aposte nesta tendência de saltos enriquecidos por pormenores cintilantes e reluzentes e inspire-se nestes:

Esquerda para direita – Prada/Stuart Weitzman/Nicholas Kirkwood/Dsquared2

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Treats of the day >> Oh shiny!

I'm a sucker for whatever shines or sparkles, therefore...
Sou obcecada por tudo quanto reluza e brilhe, dai'...

A studded clutch and for no particular reason, a tiny little miniature dog lays on it | I love my rhino book-holder
Uma clutch com studs e sem razao nenhuma aparente, um cao em miniatura em cima | O meu rinoceronte que segura os livros

Some Fall new shoes in... pointy metallic flats.
Sapatos novos de outono com pontas metalicas.

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Dark Vampire Elegance

This vampy trend not only attracts literature and movies but this fall/winter it became focused on fashion through a mix of dark gothic style, revealing a extravagant vampire look but very romantic and feminine.

The color black stands out this season but to accentuate this vampire trend in an exuberant and refined way, oxblood was added to the palette. These colors are seen applied in various materials such as the popular velvet, silk and the big highlight this season, leather... You can also mix this altogether with other textures and trends: transparency and lace.

This trend flooded the catwalk and the vampire look came highlighted in another area: makeup. This fall you could try a pale look with dark red or purple lips and dark eyes.

Without being misinterpreted as a Halloween costume, adventure yourself in this trend choosing exquisite and refined materials that flatter your body type and mix textures by adding different materials to the outfit.

Add to your lipstick collection the big star of makeup this season; a dark burgundy lipstick

|| Thank you for reading! You can also check more spicy glam details at the facebook page or my Portuguese articles at iModa! Don't hesitate to follow and enjoy your day. XO Jo ||

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Leather of Fall

Leather for Fall/Winter is no newsflash, although along these years, this material has reinvented itself and shows to be more innovative when the time to fully showcase arrives. It gives us the pleasure to comeback more "refreshed" and this year is no exception.
It appears in almost every detail and accessories with bold cuts, different weight and texture that provide it's applicability in new forms and structures, more innovative such as dresses, tops or skirts giving you a more elegant and fitted silhouette. Leather is not only reserved for outerwear to keep us warm but more and more it has become our second layer of skin.

This year, leather appears in a more bold and dark romantic feel, combining i.e lace with other textures - embellishment, perforated, velvet...
The delicacy and freshness of Spring is replaced by romantic warrior princesses but extremely seductive and the big color that stands out is with no doubt, the oxblood red.
Invest this year on this leather that's versatile and fun to combine with any other material or piece. 

Picture: Valentino dress with lace/Peplum top from Oasis/Kenzo Sandals/Dress with leather sleeves from 3.1 Phillip Lim/Leather dress from Derek Lam

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techno hello!

Hello Everyone.
Long time since my last post but life can be pretty hectic and unfortunately, blogging isn't my full-time job, although it would make me very happy if so.
Fall is here and so long for warm days. Cool, crisp days have made it's arrival this way and all I want to do is cuddle in bed and stay warm.
Fall and winter trend posts will be flowing in the blog pretty soon... until then, here is one of my favorite nail polish for the season: "smashed" from Estee Lauder. A sparkly dark purple, just as you want it for the new trend.
In the meantime, have you joined the treats at facebook? Don't be a stranger :)
xoxo Jo.

|| Thank you for reading! You can also check more spicy glam details at the facebook page or my Portuguese articles at iModa! Don't hesitate to follow and enjoy your day. XO Jo ||

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Treat of the day >> Genefique Yeux

I am a firm believer that we can't feel fully beautiful or satisfied with an outfit if we don't have that glow, radiance in our skin to top it off. No matter how great you look, if our skincare doesn't match that flawless style, than it will feel like something is missing.
Before anything else, we should have our skincare routine as a priority.
I am so happy to be trying out all these new goodies and this one just jumped in to my family of skincare products (they just seem to be growing as so does my age :)
Eye area is the first to show sign of aging and it's sensitivity should be taken as a special need and care; products to focus on this area and I am hoping this one will start doing it's job as to reveal a more radiant and younger eye contour and to smooth, minimize eye bags and dark circles.
Isn't this a miracle? :) Well, let them explain better....

|| Thank you for reading! You can also check more spicy glam details at the facebook page or my Portuguese articles at iModa! Don't hesitate to follow and enjoy your day. XO Jo ||

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Shorts for your body type

A fundamental piece for summer and that´s always on trend is with no doubt, the shorts. It can be worn at anytime or any occasion as to the beach, work or more formal, but the most important thing, is to find the type of short that best suits your body type.

Follow these advice for different lengths:


Short: Use them if you are petite or have little feminine curves. This is a perfect length to elongate your legs. Avoid if you have wide hips or a very curvy body


Medium: This is a length that looks well in every body type and if you have long or short legs. To find out the best length, just place your arms along your body and the hem should be below 2 or 3 inches from your fingers.


Bermuda: Ideal for whom has long legs or a pear shaped body. The length until the knee allows more coverage for the legs and flatters a tall figure. Avoid if you have small legs because it will shorten them visually.


There are other aspects to consider when picking out shorts. The type of fabric influences the image you want to transmit. Fabrics with elasticity are more fitted and 100% cotton more structured. A cut in A or a more roomy short flatters wider hips and a more fitted short, better for slimmer legs and less curves.

|| Thank you for reading! You can also check more spicy glam details at the facebook page or my Portuguese articles at iModa! Don't hesitate to follow and enjoy your day. XO Jo ||

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