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,

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.

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, 

Hey Nubians, 

Hello Nubians,

I wanted to share a few photos I instagram'ed within the last few days. I adore fashion, style and looks from the 1950s and 60s. In my opinion back in those days, ladies carried themselves with so much more glamour and class. The hair was better, the dresses were prettier, waists were always cinched and petite, and there was also so much cute shoes! Think about Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Paige, Brigitte Bardot, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe and some much more! These ladies = TOTAL BETTIES.

I personally am a fan of mixing the old with the new. There are a lot of current trends that could use a sprinkle of the 1950's/60's on top to make a fun new outfit or look.

Below you'll see some photos of me in the fitting room. The photos are from a class my friend Jasmin (Vintage Vandal) taught about Retro Style and Beauty at Amberjoy's Vintage Closet, a cute shop in downtown Las Vegas. I was a model is Jasmin's class. She demonstrated a few different hairstyles on me such as pincurls, gibson rolls, victory rolls, and showed her students how to do a bumper bang using a foam foundation and much, much more. I'll keep you posted on when she does a recap on the class, it was great.

Hey Nubians,

It's nice to have weather where you can loosen up a bit. I think the best kind of weather you can wish for is when you're able to wear long sleeves and still show your legs without being cold = PERFECTION.

Hey Nubians,

"Sometimes I just need a good photo to make me want to switch up my style..." -Nubia

Recently I was looking through a lot of William Eggleston photographs and felt really inspired. I like to think of him like a O.G street style photographer. The difference between him and a lot of street style photographers I see now-a-days is Eggleston wasn't looking for someone dressed ridiculously in feathers or outrageous hats and costumes, he wasn't looking for the most amazing landscape views either... he focused more on the beauty of boring things that we don't see many times, things we tend to overlook.



He captured all sorts of people in very natural and unplanned situations and makes it all come to life. I feel as if all the photos I've posted speak to me... there's a hidden story behind all of these and it makes it fun to look at because I create my own story. It becomes a fun creative exercise.




Eggleston spent over 50 years photographing his town of Memphis, Tennessee.  I've heard Memphis is not the most exciting place ever, but through his eyes I wouldn't mind visiting at all.