STEP INTO SUMMER

The skies are brighter. The sun is warmer. Summer is here. With a season change comes a wardrobe change; basically, another excuse to shop. But there is always a reason to shop, at least for me there is.

A shoe trend that has become popular again is what I like to call, the “Rihanna heels”. She’s worn several pairs, although she may not be the pioneer, when she wears things it instantly becomes the “thing”. You know the single sole heels? Simple strap around the ankle and at the toe? Yeah those. I’m finding myself trying those on in the store more often.

Disclaimer: I have stated this from the beginning – I am not a fashionista. So please do not come for me for not knowing the name of this style of shoe. They resemble the god awful kitten heels *slams on brakes*, to be honest. But they give a little more height, however not enough to be a stiletto. Get me? Whatev.

Anyway, I found a bad ass pair over the weekend. YES GAWD HONEY! I cannot wait to rock them. I will share my shoeicidal pics when I pair them with some type of dressing.

 

The blacks and nudes are seen more frequently but I like when the neon colored ones are paired with solid colors or prints. Fun, fun, fun!

*First day of summer is June 21, 2013. #BeInTheKnow

--1Red <3

RiRi Hearts MAC Summer Collection

        As you all probably already know, last month Rihanna began her love affair with MAC Cosmetics with the release of her very own lipstick. The classic shade of red “RiRi Woo” is a rendition of her favorite MAC red “Ruby Woo”. Rihanna’s lipstick was such a hot commodity that it sold out in a matter of just three hours online. If you are one of those fans that didn’t get a chance to cop it, the wait is almost over.

In the upcoming days Rihanna will release her Summer Collection for MAC. This time, along with the re-release of “RiRi Woo”, will be two other lipsticks. “RiRi Boy”, a retro matte version of “Up the Amp”, and “Heaux”, a deep berry color. The collection will also include Luster Drops called “Barbados Girl”, & a Powder Blush Duo named “Hibiscus Kiss”. The RiRi Hearts MAC Summer Collection will only be sold online. Be on the lookout for updates on the exact release date. You don’t want to miss out this time!

- @FabAndFearless

Bad. No Literally

So I just downloaded and listened to the remix to one of the hottest songs of the year, Wales Bad which features none other than the original bad gyal her self, Rihanna. My honest opinion? That song belongs to Tiara Thomas. It was definitely love at first slay when I heard her soulful, sultry, "around the way girl" vocals lace the track! Not giving extraness but just enough to make the song the success it's become. 

This remix gave me that "we were just in the studio playin' around" kinda vibe. Doesn't at all feel authentic to me. I did however appreciate the mix up with the hint of Rihanna's smash hit "Loveeeee Song" I thought that was cute and creative. The bottom line though, is that the remix takes away from originality and beauty of the song. I mean it's kinda like chipped nail polish... ALL WRONG! I don't hate the remix, I just don't love it. *runs for cover from the navy*

Wale plans to feature the remix on his third solo project "The Gifted" which is set to be released July 25th. Sidebar: y'all know I lives for me some Ri, but she could've done without on this one!

-@Meangirl_ro