Hey Nubians, 

"I don't know the future, but the past keeps getting clearer every day." -I Fight Dragons

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of 'The Goldbergs'. I live for all of the nostalgia and trips back in time the show helps me take. I also happen to be a BIG fan of their wardrobe! Head of Wardrobe & Costume Designer, Keri Smith, does an amazing job! The colors, patterns, texture, & DENIM, DENIM, DENIM! It's awesome. They also have a great hair & makeup crew too.

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. 

Hey Nubians, 

In town a little early for Viva Las Vegas? Come get pin-up styling tips from my friend Jasmin Rodriguez of Vintage Vandalizm! 

She's super sweet and you will definitely enjoy receiving vintage/retro shopping advice from her. She always looks amazing. Jasmin will be hosting an after-hours styling event at Buffalo Exchange Las Vegas on April 11th from 7-9pm. Stop by before VLV to get your vintage style on!

*Shop hand-picked vintage clothing
*Enjoy refreshments from Makers & Finders Coffee
*Photobooth, music & more

Hope to see you there!

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

Hey Nubians, 

I Love A Classic Film Poster.

I was having a chat with my brother the other day and I asked him "Dear brother, why don't they make film posters the way they used to?"  A lot of movie posters from the 1960s through the 1980s are pure art! He answered that he wasn't sure but that for some reason a lot of other countries make more artistic posters. After seeing a few examples, I must say I agree. Even seeing the titles in other languages sometimes make them more attractive to me. The phrases that were used back in the 80s were also wittier in my personal opinion and the fonts were cooler too. 

The women in the posters had this gorgeous, retro look to them and their hair and outfits where usually on point. They either had a tragic beauty to them or looked stunningly confident or strong. Another thing I noticed is the beautiful color stories in the posters which always makes me connect them to art. 

From movies like Barbarella, Halloween, Deadly Blessing, and some I've never head of, here are a few that stood out to me. 





I'll be randomly featuring posters like these more often because I find them inspiring and visually pleasing. 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

Hey Nubians,

This dress makes you never want to STOP STARING. 


I decided to go with a 2 piece this time instead of a 1 piece dress. I decided it added a little flirty sensation to the look. I am also completely smitten with the big flower pattern on the dress. They look like tropical flowers. Something about tropical flowers makes me smile.... they make me think of planning a beautiful vacation.



Seriously if you ever need to look glamorous for an event or just for fun, head over to Stop Staring Clothing and shop. It's one of the top 5 places I would recommend for a dress for a special occasion or some nice retro glam.


Cheers!

Hey Nubians,

I recently bumped into this video 100 Years of Fashion Under 2 Minutes by GLAM and it's absolutely amazing. In 2 minutes, they highlight top style and trends from 1915 to today.




So if you've recreates any of these looks:  Prim and proper and Coco Chanel-ish in the 1960's, hippie chic like Farrah Fawcett in the 1970's or love some good satin and big hair like Madonna in the 1980's, this video is definitely worth a watch!


I'd like to point out that this video doesn't cover absolutely every trend from 1915 till today but I think they did a great job covering some key ones. I also enjoy the fact that they show a team doing hair and make up and dressing the model, Very Cool.

Which of the years showcased in the video is your favorite?

Hey Nubians,

Have you guys seen the latest Melanie Martinez music video "Pity Party"?


I love her music and her fun fashion sense, which I sort of think is a reflection of what she shows in her music. Her style is cute as is she, but it's also manages to have a dark, sexy and mysterious flair. It's almost like she's a sweet little twisted Alice in Wonderland in the most fabulous way. She styles herself like a life size doll sometimes with a little retro/vintage touch. You'll always catch her wearing charming dresses with pleats, peter pan collars, ruffles, lace, pink, and more. Plus I'm totally digging the half and half hair she's always been rocking even since I saw her in The Voice. She's consistently changing colors from purple, blonde, blue and more. She's super fun and her music is raw and authentic. Melanie Martinez has won me over and I think she's a great example for girls and young women to be themselves.


I remember when I first started liking her a lot when she was a contestant on The Voice. Seems like ages ago and it's so nice to see her continue going strong with her music and videos. I was so happy when her song got picked up for American Horror Story and to hear of her success with "The Dollhouse EP."

Her new album "Cry Baby" arrives everywhere on August 14th. Check out the first single from the album and it's video "Pity Party". It looks like she had so much fun making it.

Hey Nubians,

Always remember you can draw inspiration from anywhere! In this outfit of that day look, you'll see little hints of Egypt and the fierce Cleopatra.

Siempre recuerde que puede inspirarse en cualquier lugar! En este conjunto, verá un poco de inspiración de Egipto y de la feroz Cleopatra.
En este pequeño vestido negro Mira, los triángulos de oro en mi cinturón de Zara me recuerdan antiguos patrones egipcios. El pieza del pelo gla.MAR.ous me recuerda algo que puede haber usado Cleopatra ella misma, real y hermoso.

Hello My Beautiful Nubians,

“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” - Anne Frank


I'd love to see more beautiful women wearing head scarves... you know, in the form where it almost looks like a hoodie. This trend was pretty popular anywhere from the 1950s-1970's. The greats in my book such as Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe and more used to were their scarves like this.

Me encantaría ver más hermosas mujeres con pañuelos bonitos en la cabeza ... ya sabes, en la forma en que casi parece un hoodie. Esta tendencia fue bastante popular desde la década de 1950 -1970 . Las grandes figuras como Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe y más utilizados los pañuelos asi.

Hey Nubians!


Yesterday I was out and about on the Las Vegas Strip enjoying the day. The weather is super nice in Vegas and I was in the mood for a very cute, pastel themed outfit. This outfit is the definition of Kawaii for me. Doughnut earrings from Patty's Closet, ice cream cone socks, pastel Boy Meets Girl x Nordstrom shorts with little ruffles on the sides, Cute clear jelly glitter shoes from GoJane and lastly an adorable top from Pac Sun.

Ayer estaba paseando por el Las Vegas Strip disfrutando del día. El clima esta muy agradable en las Vegas y estaba de humor para un conjunto temático muy lindo, pastel. Esta unidad es la definición de Kawaii! para mí. Pendientes donut de Patty's Closet, medias de helado, pantalones cortes Boy Meets Girl x Nordstrom con pequeños volantes a los lados, lindo claro jalea brillo zapatos de GoJane y por último una blusa adorable de Pac Sun.

Kiss, kiss! Here I was hanging out right by the Wynn Casino and Hotel. They have the cutest little water fall by one of the entrances, not to mention it's gorgeous inside.

¡Beso, beso! Aquí andaba directamente por el Casino de Wynn y Hotel. Tienen la pequeña caída acuática más mona por una de las entradas, tambien es magnífico por dentro.

Hey Nubians,

Remember when I spoke about Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend a bit? Well one of the days I wore this really gorgeous colorful outfit. I had a few video clips on my phone and I put together for your viewing pleasure.

You can find the outfit details in the video. I hope you enjoy and subscribe to my channel HERE.

Miren mi video de unos de los conjuntos lindos que use para Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. Este look es muy tropical y me encanto usarlo. Todos los detalles estan en el video. 

Por favor subscribiese a mi canal de YouTube AQUI. 



Xo Nubia Xo

Hey Nubians, 

Hey Nubians,