I must say I am loving solange's ensemble, I am drooling over her Chanel earrings and Giambattista Valli shoes perfect pop of color. What do you think of Solo's style. P.S the hair cut is growing on me.

So I got a ton of pictures in an email from LeToya's album release party. I must say I'am feeling the lil swag she got going. She's definitely on the come up, trying to take the shine away from Queen B. The few tracks I have heard from the album are really good, relatable, with lots of energy . Her second single "she aint got" gets me a lil hype, (its that boss bitch syndrome)

Adam Goldstein, known as DJ AM, has passed away today at the age of 36 in his NYC apartment. You may know him from the band Crazytown (they had a hit called "Butterfly", one of my favorite songs), you may know him as Nicole Richie's ex-fiance, you may know him for his great skills (which you should), or you may just know him from the news about last year's plane crash that involved Travis Barker (from Blink 182). DJ AM and Travis Barker were the only two survivors from the plane crash in South Carolina while the others, Charles "Che" Still, Chris Baker, the Pilot Sarah Lemmon and the Co-Pilot James Bland did not make it. It's really honestly crazy how many great people we have lost this year. Like Miss Info retweeted today ,

@Missinfo RT@AndreasHale People die everyday. However, 4 our gen this has been a summer
where our heroes, peers, friends n more crossed over. Sad.

So I am a little late on posting this given its been in my email for quite sometime. Save anywhere from 50% to 70%, Im really clocking a pair of red soles definitely for an upcoming event! Brands from Balenciaga and much more on sale is a definite MUST to attend.

Fall 09 is rapidly approaching. Truthfully I am a little tired of the weather this summer in NYC, from extreme heat waves to endless amounts of rain. Rebecca Minkoff's fall 09 collection gives me something to look forward to this fall. With structured and simple pieces. From bolero jackets, & boyfriend jackets and stable pieces like the little black dress. Check out the website.

1. Live Below Your Means

There will always be temptation to forsake the future for immediate gratification. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can’t afford. It might feel great at the time but rash spending hurts a lot later on.

Enjoy life’s simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things don’t create lasting happiness and security. Careful spending will bring you greater leisure and enjoyment in the long run.

2. Put Your Money to Work

Saving is great, but to make the most of your money you need to put it to work. Good investments can be the difference between retiring in your 40’s or in your 60’s.

A post today at The Simple Dollar really got me thinking. According to Trent’s projections, if a person in their early 20’s invests 20% of their income in an S&P index fund, the interest they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40’s. They could retire without a drop in income!

Wise investing is the surest path to financial independence and it’s something everyone can work on. It’s definitely an area I’ll be devoting more attention to in my personal life and on this blog.

3. Educate Yourself

To be happy we need continuous growth. The best way to grow is life long education. This doesn’t mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.

Education builds over time. It might feel like the bits of wisdom you acquire don’t mean much, but over the years they add up to form a wiser, kinder, more interesting person.

4. Develop Lasting Personal Relationships

Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don’t forget about them.

Taking the time to cultivate and enjoy personal relationships is essential to long term happiness. Without the people you care about you’ll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you become.

5. Work Towards a Dream You’re Passionate About

Even if your life isn’t perfect, you can always build towards a goal you’re passionate about. If you aren’t building towards something, you’re probably stagnating. When this happens to me I start to feel like a victim trapped by my own life. The best way to reverse this is working towards a goal.

We can’t control everything about our lives, but working towards a goal gives us something positive to focus on and lays the foundation for future success. No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something. As Lao Tzu said, even a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

I absolutely lovee the the cover of i-D magazine issue titled

There has been alot of new music circulating, but we here at FemmeRoyale appreciate tracks that make you vibe and take you back to that time and place. This weeks video rewind is courtesy of the Fugees Killing me Softly.

Wale "Attention Deficit"
10.20.09

I love playing with make-up, all the different colors and shades. Givenchy's Les Poetiques Collection color palette is mixed with vivid yet subtle pinks, beiges and gold's. I love the fact that the collection is very light hearted after a summer filled with bright bold colors. I love the subtle romance of the collection, the perfect compliment of mattes and metallics, sealed with an elegant soft glossy lip. A definite must have for the Fall

When you think of fashion what comes to mind? Clothes, designers, accessories, makeup, shoes, and paper? Yes, paper! Who woulda thunk it?! Not too many people, but Kathryn Elyse Rodgers, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University did. Kathryn is the mind and movement behind P A P E R F A S H I O N.

I am a passionate, creative thinker and excited about my future and present.

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From the folks that brought you the famous "Orgasm" blush...presenting the NARS Fall 2009 collection! I fell in love with it while shopping in Sephora the other day, so I had to share with the class. The campaign, featuring model Heather Marks is flawless, highlighting the new shades of the season. My fave items in this look are the Silk Road Duo eyeshadow, Angelika Blush, and Fast Ride Lipstick. View the shades below and check out NARS for the full collection.