Author: Mixed Ego

After scouring the blog scene and not finding one that actually “speaks” to me, I decided to start my own. I am a culture obsessed, self-proclaimed beauty junkie, fashion enthusiast, and lover of all things shiny and luxurious. I have varied interested, so this blog will reflect that: fashion, beauty, love and life.
Beauty, Hair

Get The Look: The Hair At Paola Hernandez’s SS14 Fashion Show

Mexican designer Paola Hernández presented her Spring 2014 Collection titled “Singularity,” at Chelsea art space Churner and Churner Gallery during New York Fashion Week. The collection portrays the notion of Singularity with pleats that represent the unfolding of the spark in each of our hearts. To complement the fashions, the hair of the models were made sleek but also featured an unexpected twist of a tight, center braid, … Continue reading Get The Look: The Hair At Paola Hernandez’s SS14 Fashion Show

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Beauty, Hair

Get The Look: The Hair at Malan Breton’s Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation

Designer Malan Breton presented his Spring/Summer 2014 collection on Saturday, September 7th at the Box at Lincoln Center. The collection was inspired by classic Savile Row 1960s-style silhouettes and the romanticism of the clothing featured in Wong Kar Wai’s critically acclaimed film, “In the Mood for Love.” The hair of the models were tousled with loose, flowing curls. Lead hairstylist, Jose Perales, Creative Director of Babyliss Pro created … Continue reading Get The Look: The Hair at Malan Breton’s Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation

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Fashion, Fashion Shows

Fro Fashion Week Features Plus Size Designer

On Saturday, September 7th, Atlanta-based Fro Fashion Week closed out their four-day takeover with a GOTHIX themed fashion show, featuring the fashions of 6 upcoming designers chosen from across the US. One of the designers featured was Antoinette Middleton of I AM Designs, who creates fashionable clothes for curvy women. Sassy pieces were showcased on the runway including garments adorned with chains and waist-clinching belts. Check out … Continue reading Fro Fashion Week Features Plus Size Designer

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Fashion, Fashion Shows

Couture Fashion Week New York Showcases Native Designers

On September 6th, I attended the 6pm show of Couture Fashion Week New York held in the Grand Ballroom at The New Yorker Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The show opened with an amazing display of bedazzled gowns by up-and-coming fashion designer Priya Saluja. A native of New Delhi, Priya draws her inspiration from India’s rich cultural heritage and creates one-of-a-kind pieces embellished with handcrafted printing and embroidery. … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week New York Showcases Native Designers

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Beauty, Fragrance

Hot New Celebrity Fragrance Launches This Fall

Nicki Minaj’s Minajesty Superstar Nicki Minaj sparked the buzz of her forthcoming fragrance, Minajesty, when she posted behind-the-scenes shots from the campaign on Instagram. Now, the fragrance is set to hit shelves September 15th at fine department stores. Similar to her Pink Friday fragrance, Minajesty is a miniature replica of the superstar, but this time sports a crimped hair style and is fully clothed in a red … Continue reading Hot New Celebrity Fragrance Launches This Fall

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Beauty, Makeup

EVENT ALERT: Celebrate MARC JACOBS BEAUTY at SEPHORA!

The Wait is Over: MARC JACOBS BEAUTY Arrives at SEPHORA  Break the rules. Push the boundaries. Create your own style. Sephora invites you to indulge in the iconic designer’s debut cosmetics line: Marc Jacobs Beauty. Head to the Sephora Beauty Studio to be one of the first to see this assortment of 16 innovative complexion and color cosmetics, and four chic and luxurious makeup brushes and … Continue reading EVENT ALERT: Celebrate MARC JACOBS BEAUTY at SEPHORA!

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Hair

Celeb Trend Alert: Cropped Hair

Move over long-haired beauties, there’s a fierce new trend in town and its cropped, very short hair. Miley Cyrus tuned heads when she chopped her girl-next-door locks over-emphasizing the fact that she’s all grown up. Then, Beyoncé sent shock waves across Instagram when she debuted a  pixie cut, turning her “If I Were A Boy” trademark song into a literal interpretation. Now, Alicia Keys has joined … Continue reading Celeb Trend Alert: Cropped Hair

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Fashion

Labor Day 2013 Costumes

Back in June I had the pleasure to attend Sesame Carnival presents “VOUGE” The Carnival Edition 2013 Mas Band Launch, an event that gives designers the opportunity to present the costumes that will grace the streets of Brooklyn during the annual West Indian Labor Day parade. If you follow me on twitter, you’ve already seen this collage I made of some of the fashionable costumes … Continue reading Labor Day 2013 Costumes

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Clothing, Fashion

Celebspiration: Nicole Kidman’s & Kristin Cavallari’s Open Shoulder Dress

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Kristin Cavallari  (August 13, 2013 – Source: FameFlynet Pictures)
(August 13, 2013 - Source: FameFlynet Pictures)
Nicole Kidman (August 13, 2013 – Source: FameFlynet Pictures)

Nicole Kidman was spotted leaving the Creative Artists Agency after a meeting in Century City, California in early August, wearing a tight-fitting blue dress, which featured cutout shoulders. There must be something in the air, because Kristin Cavallari wore a shoulder bearing outfit that same day. Show off your saucy side by stealing their look with one of these similar dresses.

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Fashion, Fashion Shows, Multiethnic

Fro Fashion Week Comes to New York This Fall

A recent article in the New York Timers referred to the lack of diversity in the fashion industry as Fashion’s “blind spot, noting only 6% of African-American models were casted to walk the runways in at New York Fashion Week this past February. To combat this disparity in the industry, an innovative fashion experience is emerging in New York City this fall: Fro Fashion Week. … Continue reading Fro Fashion Week Comes to New York This Fall

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