It's so easy to get wrapped up in life's merciless claws and get caught wearing black all the time...

Some of you know what I'm talking about. It's all too relatable. I get mad at myself when I wear all black ensembles too often or live in sweatpants for too long. It makes me feel like I'm stuck in a rut.  Clothing and composing outfits have always been an art form for me which is why it's important to stay inspired. 

I've been all about the neons lately! Jazzelle Zanaughtti looked absolutely stunning for Vogue Mexico, July 2018.  She was photographed by the talented An Le in a beauty spread titled 'Luminosidad'. This looks like a Sci-Fi dream and makes my inner geek girl cheer with joy. 

"Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder"

The older I get the less makeup I wear. I think this happens to a lot of women. Perhaps when I'm in my 40's I'll start wearing more foundation and concealer or things to cover up small lines and wrinkles that will form with age. For now, I mainly enjoy a bold lip, bold brows, and a bit of mascara. The fact I don't wear a lot of makeup on the daily doesn't mean I don't enjoy playing with it. I often look forward to nights where I can glam up more than usual and play around with a nice, bright eyeshadow color (which I often do in during the Summer anyway). I was browsing around a few Vogue Japan editorials and loved the color used in the February editorial and the simplicity for March. 

Royalty in Color - Vogue Japan, Feb 2018.



I was born in February and my favorite color for most of my life has been purple. It's the color of my birthstone, Amethyst. Amethyst always transmitted feelings of peace, harmony, and balance when I stare at it long enough and appreciate it's beauty.  Purple is also known as the color or royalty, hence this editorial. Enjoy!

Ben Hassett - Photographer

Tom Van Dorpe - Fashion Editor/Stylist 

Joey George - Hair Stylist 

Erin Parsons - Makeup Artist 

Arianna Pradarelli - Casting Director 

Naomi Yasuda - Manicurist 

Ine Neefs - Model

Art Was the Mood - Vogue Japan, March 2018.

I love fashion editorials from Vogue Japan almost as much as I love the color red. Red has always been a very favored color in my life, especially when it comes to clothing and makeup. Probably my second favorite after purple truly. Red lips are ALWAYS my favorite at any time of day. A nice classic red lip is unavoidable. It basically says "Hello, I'm here". I also love a nice red chunky sweater during fall/winter, I'm on the hunt for one right now. 

Red is an interesting color because I relate it to both very happy and very upsetting feelings. I'd like to say I associate it with mainly positive emotions except when I feel like "I'm seeing red." then that's a whole other story.  When I googled meaning of the color red it says...

Sissy Vian - Fashion Editor/Stylist

Franco Gobbi - Hair Stylist

Fredrik Stambro - Makeup Artist

Agnes Akerlund - Model

Thank You Lord! Fall Is In The Air. 


I was looking on the streets for Fall fashion inspiration this week but it seems even though the weather has cooled down and the air is brisk, it's still a bit too early. Therefore, I did the next best thing and started looking online at editorials from different September issues from magazines. I was quite smitten with Yumi Lambert for Vogue Australia photographed by Jackie Nickerson. I think the whole team from styling to makeup & more delivered excellent work. 

I love sharing editorials from Vogue Japan. They're always so colorful, bold and animated. Fashion Editor and Stylist Anna Dello Russo has been killing it! Also, one of my favorite models as of late to follow is Stella Maxwell. This lady just can't take a bad photo and has so much natural flair and grace. She looks gorgeous in everything. Remember the homage she did for Edie Sedgwick for Vogue Brazil in May? Swoooon! A model has to change the way she looks, acts, and poses for almost every editorial for reasons such as the personality of the brand/clothing or the change of scenery. In this sense, it's almost like the beginning stages of being an actress I'd suppose. That's how I look at it at least and Stella does it magnificently.  

This editorial was shot by talented photographer Giampaolo Sgura, styled by Anna Dello Russo, hair by Andrew Guida & makeup by Andrew Guida. 










Hope these super fun editorial inspired you to go out and buy something maybe you wouldn't sometime soon. 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

Hey Nubians, 

It's not that I'm rebelling. It's that I'm just trying to find another way. -Edie Sedgwick

Remember Edie Sedgwick? She was a socialite, model, actress and a muse to many during the 1960's. Some people know her best for the work she did with infamous artist Andy Warhol. She seemed very free-spirited and like she had a little rebel within. She's been a fashion muse to many people I know over the years. I always liked the photos she modeled in which is one of the reasons I love Stella Maxwell channeling her for Vogue Brazil. It's a stunning editorial that makes my mind travel back to a different era I could have only imagined living in. Probably wish I lived in really... glamorous, yet simpler times when art and fashion meant something different. If I had a time machine, without a shadow of a doubt I would live in the 60's. 








Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

Hey Nubians, 

Looking For Love? 

I bumped into this editorial of Charlee Fraser photographed by Sebastian Kim for Vogue Australia April 2017 and it caught my attention therefore, I thought I'd share. Fashion wise when you look at the styling, the outfits look like a mix of the 80s with modern flair. Big shoulders, lots of lady blazers and cool almost full monochromatic looks. 

I've always enjoyed a fashionable blazer and thought they could be used for way more than being at work. Why is it that when people think of a blazer their head automatically goes to an office room? Most people I know don't like wearing them outside of the office. What a tragic styling misconception. Blazers are a powerful piece of clothing and should be used as such at any given moment. I've often mixed a good blazer with denim and a pair of combat boots. I almost look at them as a super heroine cape in a poetic light. It's statement clothing. 



I enjoyed the video that accompanies this editorial because it's called "Looking For Love" and they're in the city. Almost everyone in the city is looking for love. It's not always necessarily looking for it in a person either... but in a hobby, a job, or within ourselves. Love is a tricky, tricky, thing. You might love looking for love! No go figure out that mind-fuck delicate puzzle.

Often I Miss New York City... 

Hello Nubians, 

I was looking at an editorial from Vogue Japan featuring Mae Lapres and Madison Stubbington photographed by Alexandra Sophie. 2 photos that stood out to me specifically because I thought to myself *beauty alert* were the photos with colored eye lashes! I love my makeup and I know so many of you ladies do too. We've seen this trend before but I have a feeling it's on it's way for a major comeback 2016. 

Lookie Here



I think this is a beautiful look for eye makeup especially when you have barely any makeup on or very natural looking makeup. It makes your eyes POP! 

What do you guys think? Are you into colored eyelashes? A lot of brands like Butter LONDON, NYX Cosmetics, L.A. Colors and more sell pretty colored mascara. 

Will you be trying this on your pretty lashes this year?