Chris Rene - Audition 1 - THE X FACTOR 2011

"A person who has been troubled at a young age by drugs and drinking problems and now he wants to start over and dot it right for his son" - source

I personally think he pulled a great performance & obviously the judges were blown away. Amazing talent, I must say.

Da Ra Rum Dum ♪

Have you ever been so tired that you just want to sleep for a month? Well, that's how I'm feeling right now. College has started! So far so good al 7amdulila.. I'm loving my current modules & enjoying my classes (lets hope this keeps on going) despite the very long hours.

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Here's a song I'm currently hooked with!

'With Ur Love' is the second song to be lifted from her upcoming as-yet-untitled debut album, which will be available on November 7.

I never thought I would have any of Cher Lloyd's songs on my list after listening to Swagger Jagger, but this is amazing. Its one of those songs where you start to hum the beat at random times without even noticing.

Da Ra Ra Ra Rum Dum Da Rum Dum ♪

Goodnight lovelies xo

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After 3 months of chillaxing, the countdown for college finally begins. Even though I'm not looking forward for the heck of a lot of tasks & assignments to come, but I will bid farewell to the reckless me & work my fingers to the bone this semester inshallah.

Wish me luck ♥

NYFW: Nail Art for Spring 2012

Apparently Nail Art has made it's way down the runway for Spring 2012 in so many colors, shapes & patterns. Here are some pictures from backstage to the runways of the designs I loved the most:

~ CND did a very 80s Vans-inspired pink and blue checkerboard.

~ Pamela Love, Essie made an upside down V pattern that’s visually eye-catching.

~ At Jen Kao, CND did a creepy ombré using deep tones. It looks completely stunning. Use a top coat when the polishes are wet to get the blended look.

~ Ruffian's Brian Wolk and Claude Morais handpicked two unique shades to paint onto the press-on nails flashing a manicure of warm and cool colors.

~ Nonie Creme used Butter London's pink-nude shade called "Tea with the Queen" for a lingerie-inspired look.

~ CND's Candice Manacchio  from Joy Cioci created "lucite lace" nails, with their clear tips and hand-detailed lattice work.

 ~ Backstage at Odilon a MINX manicurist sports black and gold-spotted nails.

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See more New York Fashion Week coverage.

Spring 2012 Colors

Sketches of Spring 2012 looks from Peter Som, Rachel Roy, and VPL by Victoria Bartlett.

According to Pantone Fashion Color report for Spring 2012 the colors are going to be a splash of energetic & bright bunch. 

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“Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism, and the promise of a brighter day,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a press statement. “They have learned how color can help them alter a mood, while providing the vitality and enthusiasm that enables them to experiment with new looks and color combinations.”

I love the variety of the colors.. It defiantly suits the coming season to create combinations of festive yet sophisticated colors. Personally looks like Honeysuckle is my new favorite to punch up with during the next season!

Enjoy xo

Little Joys

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you make look back & realize they were the big things."

Robert Brault

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Simple pleasures throughout the day can be far more gratifying than anyone can imagine. When you connect the dots between all these little joys, life seems fuller and more satisfying.

Here are a few of my little joys that fill me with bliss:

- Getting an unexpected gift. A perfume, earrings, flowers or even my favorite chocolate bar. It could be anything no matter how simple it is. It's the thought that counts the most.

- Watching a movie & suddenly a song I know plays in the movie's soundtrack. Something about it never fails to make me smile!

- The smell of bukhoor every time I enter the house. Utterly relaxing & it boosts positive energy.

- Going through my photography & some old albums remembering good times & memories. It's been a while since I last had the time to use my camera & I really miss it.

- Finding unexpected money in my wallet or jeans pocket!

- The feeling I get after finishing a book with a good story that got me hooked for days. I sometimes tend to read the last few pages as slow as possible just to hold on to that feeling for a bit longer.

.. & I can go on forever! The list is endless when you come to think about it, because the joys in life are in the unimportant details that we often belittle.

Skyscraper - Demi Lovato ♪

One of my favorite acoustic covers by Boyce Avenue & Megan Nicole.

Skyscraper is defiantly a powerful comeback from the Disney starlet Demi Lovato with an empowering message to the listeners along with her stunning vocals.

To listen to the original song click here