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April showers bring May flowers…that’s exactly what I’m hoping for. It’s been rainy and grey out for the past few days but that’s not stopping me from infusing my wardrobe with bright pink and orange florals!

I actually ordered that pair of “Mallory” Sam Edelman sandals, they’ve been on back order for a while so its actually been about a month since I said “Charge it!” The anticipation of slipping my feet into one of those sorbet colored beauties if killing me!

If they’re comfortable I want to start wearing heels just for the heck of it…park..heels..mall…heels…Africa…heels…lol @ Marlow of #RHOA ! Love that show!

What’s on your wish list this month??

Hey hey!

Hope your weekend was well, I’m starting off  this Monday morning with 1 of 5 heavy hitting final exams…womp womp…but have no fear there is a silver lining…for you lovelies anyways; it’s giveaway time!!

The lovely people over at SKINN cosmetics were nice enough to send me two of their latest lip wears called Tint & Shine Luscious Lip Stain & Gloss Set.  For the past few weeks I’ve been sporting both colors; the darker tint being Villa Rosa and the bright pink (which actually isn’t that bright on) Ciao Bella.

I leaned towards the Ciao Bella for everyday wear, since the darker tint seems to add a bit of a sexy edge that works better for nights out.  Ciao Bella has a come hither appeal that makes your lips look just bitten. The glosses themselves for both tints are very similar in color and I’m assuming meant for layering over the tint for a bit of sheen.

The Verdict

Like I said I loved the colors them selves but it takes a few layers to achieve a long lasting color, so don’t leave the lips as the last step if you intend on wearing them on any given day.  I would also avoid consumption of any food or drink realistically for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the color to set.  The stain isn’t the strongest I’ve seen so tread lightly with anything that might threaten your coverage.

The two on left is Ciao Bella the two on the right is Villa Rosa

Now how you can benefit from all this!

The best part of this post has arrived; enter to get your very own bottle of SKINN Tint & Shine!

What you need to do:

1. Follow @truequeeninc on twitter (mandatory)
2. Like SKINN cosmetics and True Queen on Facebook (mandatory)
3. Let me know you’ve entered by leaving a comment! (mandatory)
4. **Extra entry** Subscribe to True Queen via Email (Don’t worry I won’t fill your inbox up with junk!)

The contest is open internationally between April 15- 29 2012 so everyone is welcome to enter.  The winner will be selected at random and announced once confirmation has been established with the winner via EMAIL. Be sure to leave a comment with your email included you will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Make sure to check out Dimitri James’ upcoming ShopNBC date, April 22

With Olympic fever gripping the nation, and everyone excited about London taking centre stage for summer 2012, it’s no wonder that emotions were running high for the unveiling of Stella McCartney’s eagerly anticipated Olympic Team GB kit.

Following its launch, a high-profile fashion bust-up ensued – all to do with the abundance of blue and, crucially, real lack of red in a kit that is supposed to take inspiration from the British National flag. Whilst the critics remain divided, the athletes seem happy – and it’s not hard to see why. Whilst the kit utilises the latest technologies in both material and design, it’s abstract, interesting and – love it or hate it – undeniably slick. It really flies the flag for British fashion – even if that flag isn’t traditionally red, white and blue.

Whilst we can only speculate as to why Stella’s collection has provoked such a strong reaction, the kit’s brash modernism could be one theory. Many felt that a real heritage feel was needed when it came to the important national uniforms – think Ralph Lauren’s classically cool 20′s-style outfits for Wimbledon, or Jaeger’s regal red jackets for the staff at Kensington Palace. They wanted a wardrobe that is thoroughly British in design – albeit with a little tongue-in-cheek attitude. And whilst Stella McCartney is at the pinnacle of UK cool, the Olympic kit is perhaps just a little too obscure to truly capture the heart of the nation.

The designs are cool and contemporary and wouldn’t look out of place in any adidas Originals collection. But like Matthew Dent’s designs for The Royal Mint in 2008 – a jigsaw design which provoked widespread dissatisfaction by using parts of the old to create something new and inventive – McCartney’s kit is so fashion-forward that it may just take a bit of getting used to.

Retro sportswear will always be a favourite – with street-style heavily influenced by looks from the past – whilst futuristic trends will take time to catch on. Whilst retro might have been the easy route to instant approval for Stella, her brave decision to look forward instead of back will hopefully ensure a long-lasting, original and memorable kit for the Olympic Games and beyond. Her work should stand as an inspiration to sportswear labels across the country, and remind designers that – for 2012 at least – London is the city setting the benchmark for the rest of the world.

 Disclaimer: This was a sponsored post written for truequeen.com

Since my dream hasn’t come true yet I was not front row at Paris Fashion Week this year…*sighs*  *Dramatic hand on forehead*

It’ll happen one day, come hell or high water my ass will be at one of those shows…its on my bucket list!  Any who present or not my favourite part besides the shows themselves, is looking through all the pics of the stylish queens, who were there, making their presence known in the streets  wearing the most outlandish shoes, in your face color combinations and attention grabbing accessories.   On the streets there is no rhyme or reason; just fashion.  Here’s a couple pics of my faves.  Them heels…girl..they’re are on fiyah!

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