Are you exploring your outfits for this Summer? Fashion is ever-changing and keeping up with clothing, accessories, hairstyles, and more can be overwhelming. I always look to fashion editorials and pull away bits and pieces to influence my style. This recent editorial of Daniela Braga photographed by Greg Swales for Numero Russia is full of inspiration. 

It's that time of the year! All any of us could think of is the warmth, fashion, and beauty that will arrive with the Spring season. I can't wait for light jackets, cropped tops, long skirts, and tons of floral designs. Being able to have brunch while sitting outside sounds like a treat. Being able to lay on the grass with your shoes off while enjoying some music or a great novel sounds like a dream too. Spring also inspires creativity. Create some art and make magic happen.

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 Want To Be A Cowgirl Baby...

Tis The Time For Flowers To Bloom, Dear. 

Hello, Darlings! 

Sure, we're still in a New York City Winter... and it may be currently snowing a bit as I type away... but my mind is far away from this season and already living in Spring/Summer. All I want to think about is warm clothing and a colorful, fresh as hell attire. 

"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.

Baby, It's Cold Outside.

We're currently going through a winter storm right now in NYC... literally right now as I type. A lot of brave fashion and style bloggers are going out to capture some beautiful photography in this Winter Wonderland. I believe I'm quite brave on the regular, but I have a good book "Bonfire" by Krysten Ritter to be exact and some hot tea calling my name. I might just finish the novel today. 

Xo Nubia Xo 

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. 

Hey Nubians,

"With Science Fiction There's Endless Possibilities" - Anna Torv

I know I'm a little late on this one but I'm completely head over heels in love with the Gucci Fall 2017 Campaign. Anyone who can make fashion fun and have us use our imagination a bit more while getting dressed in the morning has a fan in me. I'm not a big Star Trek fan which is what the editorial is highly inspired by, but I do like films such as Forbidden Planet and Creature from the Black Lagoon that have also influenced this shoot. I've also always been smitten with 1950s & 1960s fashion, glitter makeup and ravishing red lips and futuristic looking hairstyles with a touch of retro Hollywood glam. I also need the glasses in this shoot in my life, they'd make a great staple to my Fall wardrobe. 

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, 

Take a look at this super fun fashion editorial of model Nadia Araujo photographed by Arved Colvin-Smith for Hunger Magazine. I like the vibe this editorial has going on: Bold, Vibrant, Beautiful, Fun. I wear bright colors year round, but I like that during Spring and Summer I see more of it in the streets. It literally light up the streets! I get very inspired by that. I believe every person has an inner fashionista waiting to break out. 

I like the mixed patterns and loose silhouettes theme in this editorial. The textures are off the wall! That's something I don't play around with so much and should, mixing textures. Nadia Araujo is also sporting the bold eyeliner beauty trend that has been floating around. It looks so pretty!

I enjoy seeing the movements Nadia Araujo is making while wearing the clothing, it's almost like she's the young, wild and free dancer. It also shows off the volume and details of the garments while they're flying in the air.











Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo