Have you ever noticed those fairy tales we grew up with like Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White to name a few were often dark and twisted even though they all lived “Happily Ever After”? Well with Fairy Tales taking on the big screen, it looks like the fashion world has taken a liking and is also embracing this dark role. Fetish inspired looks continue to have a huge impact in fashion and now we’re moving into goth chic with a touch of Cindy Crawford-esque 90′s make up and a dash 1920s/burlesque flair.
Also, stay tuned as I go into more depth as to how these childhood fables are impacting trends for 2012 as a writing contributor on Fashion Parkway.
Here, Jessica Alba for Marie Claire June 2012 : This photo captures retro/90s glam with Jessica’s hair in a sleek bun, soft drop back dress, and elegant gloves. The color story here is a mixture of dark maroons and plums.
In this picture retro/90s’ glam meets goth with a veiled face, heavy make-up, sheer fabrics and fetish inspired belt. Color story is brick reds and black.
Tom Cruise for W Magazine June 2012
Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. Checkout her ruby red ring..very Snow White inspired, while her dress reflects that 1920s feel. Again we’re seeing a dark play on make-up with plum/maroon lips and nails.
The heavy 90′s/burlesque 20′s makeup.
Last but not least, Kristen Stewart for ELLE June 2012, where dominatrix and goth goes high-fashion.
Below Kristen and Kristen have the smokey eye with heavy eye make-up still the focal point of the face, and again ruby red nails…very 20s very Snow White and The Huntsman.
Beyonce got widely criticized for her see through number at this year’s Met Gala, but I happen to think the details on the dress were executed beautifully! It was edgy and sophisticated all in one and I love when a female stands out from the crowd. A little skin is in and if there’s a way to get noticed on the red carpet, rest a sheer this is it. There’s something subtly seductive about sheer, almost a grown up way of playing peek a boo and Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron join Beyonce in this tantalizing stylish game.
Kristen Stewart at the Premier of Snow White and The Huntsman
Charlize Theron at the Premier of Snow White and The Huntsman
Nails have literally taken on a whole life of their own…kinda like Angelina’s infamous leg. Blogs and blogs are dedicated to nail polishes and DIY nail designs. Fashion photogs and celeb magazines now zoom in on these tiny master pieces too. It’s like 10 blank canvases that you can do anything with… literally. There was a time when nails were only in tones of various reds and pinks, but now there’s more color in the world of nail polish than a pack of Skittles!
Here’s my cousin’s Samantha DIY “Cavi Mani” (so fun being 20 something you can get away with anything..especially in fashion!) inspired by a photo she saw on Pinterest or Stumble upon..she wasn’t sure, but by now we know they’re both great sites and she was nice enough to tell us how she did it! Nice touch..thanks Sam 
They’re called “microbeads” you can get them at Michaels or any craft store. You apply the first coat of any color nail polish. Then on the 2nd coat one by one you apply the coat then sprinkle the microbeads on top of the wet polish, let them sit a for a sec then press gently down on them so they set in.. make sure your hand is over a bowl or something so you catch all the extra beads. Do that to each nail then for a little extra hold apply a clear coat just at the tip of every nail then let them dry 15-20 mins! Voila!
Here’s a simpler version she did on her mom.
All these colors are part of one item and I can’t wait to wear it, but you’ll have to check back in to “MY STYLE” to see what it is and how I wore it.
I’m also crazy about color eyeliner so I picked up these 3 colors to start by NYX Cosmetics for only a $1.99.
“TEAL” (looks more minty to me), “PURPLE” (really that’s all they could think of! Lets call it Enchanted Purple”, and “AQUA SHIMMER” (that definitely explains it)
New York City always has these little trucks that are purposely covered in graffiti art. I don’t know what company they belong to or if any of them belong to just one company, but they make for great mobile art. I spotted this one parked on Broadway late night in the East Village.
Photos taken by Christine Vargas (me)
This is the back of the truck
This is the side.
Aztec and Native American Indian is a huge trend for Summer 2012 and Forever 21 is on the pulse as usual. I even love how they styled the mannequins’ hair with those plastic zips and gave it like a tribal chief Indian kinda of look. I almost asked them if I could get some for myself!
Photos taken by Christine Vargas (me)
As I was walking around in Union Square this today, I overheard 2 friends that just met up and a girl said, “My you’re looking quite dapper!” to her guy friend…I couldn’t help but look him up and down and noticed his stylish shoelaces! Nice way for a guy to update black shoes in a minimal way.
I almost forgot I had these! I took them about a month ago during my 2nd visit to Williamsburg, Brooklyn because the city girl in me decided it’s time to explore beyond the grid. I actually decided to join a meet up group with people of the same interest and we did a bar hop on this night. I had a great time and this street art was all along the way.
Photos by Christine Vargas (me)
This was the display case outside of a bar dance lounge called “The Cove”
This was the display case outside of the bar/lounge/dance “The Cove”
Coat Check for A DOLLAR!!! You’d never see this in Manhattan…no way!
This is me..in the middle of the dance floor..had to get a photo op to remember how much fun I had.
Bathroom run! Um apparently people even decorate toilet seats…
Is Brooklyn in the House let me get a hell yeah!
I don’t know how I noticed this a few bars later, at night, and on the sidewalk, but Voila more street art…literally.
I’ve never heard of this show, but it made for good advertisement
And the night ended with this as I was standing on the train platform on my way back to the Empire State.
How many of us girls walk around with our hairband around our wrists! I hate to say it, but I’m even guilty of being the girl who actually has a knot of hair on my elastic and still wear it around in public! Sometimes, I just put an elastic hair band around my wrists for those just in case moments and end up never using it…kinda like how us ladies carry around these gi-normous handbags with our whole bathroom cabinet in it and yet we don’t use half of those things either! Even worse, how ’bout those moments when you go to a classy shindigz and you realize you left your hairband around your wrists or sometimes you know it’s there, but you just didn’t care enough to leave home without it or buy something more appropriate for the event! Well GOODY must’ve taken notice of all this because they created 2-in-1 ponytail holders that can be worn as chic bracelets! Checkout Beautygeeek’s comparisson to how regular elastics look on the wrists and Goody’s Double Wear.
This post just came on a whim as I was tweaking the blog and noticed Google’s Ad on my sidebar for Jeffrey Campbells Villains collection. I decided to do a Google search on the shoes and as the universe would have it, Jeffrey Campbell’s camp and I happen to be on the same page..they just nominated this shoe as their “SHOE OF THE WEEK” yesterday!
The collection continues to embrace the sex-fetish trend and the “Vicious Ex” is on the prowl in this 6 1/2 inch ( I can’t believe it as I write this) heel without a heel and a combination of studs, spikes, red suede, and zebra print…playing into textures which is a huge trend for 2012.
Look out fellas, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and your ex is out for revenge!
I wasn’t sure to title this post in the name of Jennifer Lopez or to continue playing around with “THE FIERCE CITY GIRL” segment, but as I type this I think the way to go is with the city girl!
I finally got to watch Jennifer Lopez’s new video “Dance Again” featuring her boy toy Casper smart. I don’t what I liked more, the hot chemistry going on between them two that makes you wonder what goes on in the bedroom or her hot metallic beaded crop top and leggings by Norma Kamali SS/12! Clearly, her outfit won the debate in my head and I couldn’t help but think how many city girls like myself and especially how us Latinas would love to have a number like this to wear in the club, who cares about Casper Smart!
Photo Credit “VEVO”
Photos/Source for above photos by Zimbo, writer GagaFashion of musicfashionland.com
Some people wish for more money, some wish for love, and some wish for a big house with a long drive way. I’m a city girl, I wish for an apartment with a balcony or a place in the East Village. The East Village still is known for its cool factor and the side of buildings, bars, or a temporary construction boards serve as a canvas of inspired art. I got all these pics on my way to see a great off broadway show “All About Meat The Garcias “(future post to come) in a 20 minute walk from West Village through Nolita and finishing in the East Vill.
Mobile photos taken by me (Christine Vargas)
A lot of love went into this
This image of Tom Selleck by Dimitri Drjuchin “DIMA” has been around for years and is on the side of a local bar on the corner of Kenmare and Mott streets in Nolita. It’s hilarious to see a well known actor portrayed as Jesus Christ Superstar if you will.
“The Ace” also by Dimitri Drjuchin
”OBEY”, Shepard Fairey knows the meaning of branding even though he’s already one of the most famous street wear brands in history. This image is on the side of a building on Grand and Wooster Street paying homage to artist, Martha Cooper.
Native American Man’s Eyes by JR, a graffiti writer best known for pasting large images of just eyes in urban areas. Check out his amazing story, purpose and other works.
Building in Soho…kinda had a European influence to it. Those are fish painted on it by the way.
I haven’t had a Q & A post in a while and this one came from a friend over the weekend….
Q. Hi Christine, you are probably going to think I’m crazy, but i’m writing to you for fashion advice since you are my go-to style expert. I’m going out with my friends tonight in the city to see a show and for dinner. i have these awesome new white jeans that i really want to wear – is it too early for white jeans ? i was just goin to wear a black shirt and black shoes with them…what do you think? i feel like i’m writing to a newspaper advice column 
any help would be great! Thanks!! hope all is well!
A. NEVER TOO EARLY to wear white jeans anymore! The white jean rule is out the window and can be worn all year round. In fact, white jeans was a huge trend for this entire winter. Can wear it with grey, navy, nudes, stripes, and black for a neutral in between season look I don’t think you’re crazy Many of my friends come to me and it’s honestly a compliment. What show are you seeing ? The day is perfect for a girls night.
Below recent pics of how celebrities wear white jeans.
Cameron Diaz, Blogger Karla Deras (Karla’s Closet), Kate Bosworth, and Amanda Seyfried
This is what I live for in fashion, someone that looks like a natural work of art! This is the kinda of vibe you’ll always find in Nolita. It’s effortlessly cool, like they woke up and just layered each piece of their clothing without any thought of it matching or trying to style themselves to perfection, and yet it’s just that…perfect. Thank you for getting snapped4style!
Photo taken with mobile phone by Christine Vargas (me)
I’m always drawn to colors and ethnic patterns. I think it’s the Latina in me so when I saw these tribal print short shorts in BEBE’S window, I couldn’t resist taking a snap. The solid white top allows the colorful Aztec print to grab all the attention. Paired with 70s inspired wedges and a sleek bobbed haircut the overall look is a combo of jet set meets safari. Shorts now available online.
Oh you didn’t know cake pops are popping up everywhere! They’re a delicious, fun, and stylish way to make your occassion pop to perfection and I was more than happy to hear my prima (cousin) Keila is la artista behind Petite Sweets Shoppe!
Don’t judge a pop by it’s color! Ready for this… the inside of the purple pop consists of freshly squeezed oranges and orange flavorings mixed in with their secret cake batter recipe! Covered in purple chocolate sprinkled in a swirl with purple sanding sugar accented with a white sugar flower. “Orange” you glad I mentioned it!
See the pink cake pop in the middle ? This one is called “Rum Cherry” . This cake pop is covered in a light pink chocolate with brown stripes. The inside consists of cherries and cherry rum flavoring mixed in with a secret cake batter recipe. Mmmmm that sounds delish!
Bright orange has been the color of 2011/2012, but this pop likes to be called “Passion Fruit” and gets in touch with the Caribbean with a mix passion fruit and passion fruit flavoring mixed in with a secret cake batter recipe.
Came across this pic randomly and clicked on it because I thought it was an image from one those photo shoots on America’s Next Top Model, turns out these 2 ladies are performing a synchronized swimming qualification event at the Aquatic Center at Olympic Park in Stratford in east London.
Loved the ocean life inspired swimsuits
Photo credit Toby Medville/Reuters
Photo credit Thorfinnur Sigurgeirsson
Cute zebra striped girly cake at Spanish Harlem bakery.
Tailored details in women’s wear continues and Yves Saint Laurent must be smiling from above. A bunch of A-List female celebs from the likes of Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria, Amanda Seyfried, and Kate Winslet to name a few have been keeping their cool in sexy short suits. Not sure if this is acceptable in the corporate world, but it makes a great going to dinner or a show outfit and should even be considered for a black tie event!
“Tailored Short” in red available now at Victoria’s Secret
Caroline Flack proves you can still look young, fun,and flirty when you’re covered up on top.
Victoria Justice opted out of the cute dress and frills for the Nickelodeon 2012 Teen Choice Awards.
“Tailored Short” in white available at Victoria’s Secret
