Beyonce - Explains herself

Like many of us, I've been listening and watching to the Beyonce #SurpriseAlbum non-stop. And here is Queen B, explaining why she did put out a surprise visual album. 

Part 2

Seriously guys, its an investment but well worth it! Every song is awesome

#IwokeUpLikeThis #Flawless #Bishes 

H&M Does it Again - Isabel Marant

Hurry!! Isabel Marant for H&M is here!! The collection is fun and fresh! I have my eye on the black & white jacket with the red trim! Did you score for Marant? 

Mani Monday - Oval nails

Oval nails are so chic. They make your fingers look longer and sleeker. Qurious reader Emily M. is modern and feminine with a metallic french

Ultra girly with a classic french

Qurious Cool with glitter and hologram

Conkissta - Trunk Show

Conkissta Mochila is having its first TRUNK SHOW on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Bash & Bow Gift Shop in Gramercy (NYC). 

Conkissta Mochila's are handmade by the Wayuu Tribe in Northern Colombia and can take up to 30 days make!  I love the mini mochilas and clutches, not to mention all the great items that Bash & Bow already has! 

RSVP to the Trunk Show today and Follow Conkissta on Twitter 

Hope to see there!

Bang Bang

Hola Hola! Last week I took a dive into the deep end Fall hair and got bangs!! I went in to Josey at Dop Dop Salon for a refresher on my baliage/ombre and was toying with the idea of getting bangs. Josey is the BANG Queen! Homegirl hookd it up...It only took 3 three hours in the salon chair (I have A LOT of hair). Seriously, you gotta get #bangedbyjosey

Bangs + balayage = Fresh, Fun Fall hair! 

What do you think of my new hair? Send me shout on twitter @MeliQ 

Keeping the chair warm 

 

Candle in the Wind

Absolutely love the romantic vibe these Volcanic Candles and flowers are giving off. The handcrafted candles are made in Bali and add a touch of sensuality to my home office. 

Keeping it real with Tupac Legacy

Lavender Dreams

I loved that line from My Week with Marilyn, and was so excited for Yardley's Lavender and Finesse Lavender! A night time bath or shower with these two products totally relaxed and soothed me to sleep! 

According to research, the smell of  Lavender lowers heart rate and blood pressure, putting you in a relaxed state. This is so true. 

Also, there isn't any animal testing on these products. So your conscious is guilt free.

Enjoy!

GlamPact - Product Review

We asked makeup lover and Qurious Q contributor, Jani to review the Glam Pact, a super cute all-in-one compact that comes with everything you need including perfect lighting and brushes. Check out her pros & cons! 

Excited to get our hands dirty 

Cute & Portable 

PRO: 
We are a fan of its cool packaging and organization. Every compartment has a place to keep the product nice and neat. There is even a clear partition between the foundation and the mirror to protect the mirror. It also comes with a USB cord to recharge the battery. The sponges are also great. Loved those.

CON:
Although the brushes are cute they are hard to use. Because they are super small, it makes it even harder to use on the go. Also, the blush brush is tiny yet wide, so it picks up all the other colors (highlighter & bronzer). It's a shame that the foundation was too too light for our skin tone, so we couldn't use it and the blush and eye shadow colors didn't have enough pigment and left a chalky finish. 

Final Thoughts: 
Its a great concept and we hope that they can expand to include more skin tone colors and focus on the quality of the makeup. 

Check out the daytime look below. 

Mani Monday!

Mani Saturday!

Ok. It's not Mani Monday but I wanted to upload this awesome manicure courtesy of My Boo AliB. Perfect way to start the Halloween season!

Set your {Fashion} Calendars

We love the collaborations between high-end designer and  discount retail stores. We've been waiting for the Isabel Marant at H&M collection and now we have a sneak peak! We love the easy, yet cool style that is the Marant girl!

Check the leaked Look Book from the Marant/H&M collection.

That tweed jacket has Qurious all over it!

Will you shop the Isabel Marant for H&M collection? 

SPOTLIGHT on CONKISSTA

One of my favorite accessory company is Conkissta, that offers original, handmade mochila bags straight from the Wayuu Tribe in Colombia.

Every time I travel back to Colombia, I try to share a little piece of my country to my friends in the states. Now, Conkissta brings the gift of the mochila to us. These bags are really a work of art. Each one is handmade and takes up to 30 days to create by the women of the Wayuu tribe.

I'm all about color, patterns and prints. Either solid or printed, these bags go with everything! They come in standard, large and mini size. My Pick is the Fall the grey and yellow Pisces bag. I love the color combination! 

Conkissta is always making trips down to Colombia to bring back the freshest crop of mochila bags! Catch up with them on Facebook, Istagram and Pinterest.

Qurious Tip: Bags ship world-wide!

Flew the Coup

Kimmy K has been keeping up with Karl Lagerfeld in the new spread of CR Magazine. In the magazine, Kim is full on pregnant and different looks and even wears a grill! 

Personally, I really like the photo above. The flower wall is beyond!

What do you think of Kim's high fashion look?

Lolla 2013

This year's Lollapalloza was another one for the books! We saw amazing bands, great weather and danced like crazy. Here are a few of the music highlights.

Day 1 - Mumford and Sons 



Day 2 - Kendrick Lamar 



Day 3 - Phoenix 



Major Lazer

Say Hello to the Big, Bad, WOLF

This movie looks Cray. Too bad we gotta wait until November to see it. Only gives us time to start the "Give Leo is damn Oscar" campgain. Fugazi

BRING THE NOIZE

WOW Wednesday! To get you through this hump day, we are bringing you new music from MIA.

Hands High, bishes! 

MANI MONDAY

This is a special edition of Mani Monday. Instead of giving you cute mani ideas this week we are giving you a what NOT to do. Brandi Glanville was the cover of a gossip rag (US weekly) with these toes. Please DON'T pose in the front of a magazine with a chipped pedi. Sorry, Brandi. You Should have hit the nail salon.

Pump that JAM

Icona Pop does it again! You will be hearing their new single, GIRLFRIEND, for the next few months. You will remember the lines from Bey & J'z song...but this is all about your homegurls!

Check out the track below and see them this summer -- they are playing everywhere. I'm catching them at Lolla.

Happy Summer

Welcome, Summer 2013!

                                         

The Perfect White Suit

Nothing looks fresher in the heat than white on white. Let's make Summer 2013, an all white summer. I dare you! White on white on white. Keep it light and crisp. 

Mani Monday

Princess nails for spring. Play Date from Essie with an Rose Gold glitter accent. <3 font="" nbsp="">

CHICAGO - Hands Up, It's a Heist

Photography by Jennifer Girard

On Friday, April 26, the Art Institute of Chicago will welcome a heist, a Night Heights, that is. The annual fundraising event returns for a third year and is eagerly anticipated social event of the season for young professionals.

I'm excited to have exclusive after-hours access to the Art Institute’s major exhibition Picasso and Chicago—a celebration of the work of Picasso, his connections to the city, and his enduring influence.

Event also includes live music, entertainment, themed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the museum.

Night Heist
April 26, 2013
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Modern Wing

$95 general admission
$85 Evening Associates
$150 VIP Heist Package - 7:00–8:00 p.m. reception
Order tickets here. Space is limited.

Mrs Carter World Tour - Update

Queen B launched her world tour on Monday, April 15 with her first show in Serbia. Needless to say, the costumes were out of this world! As part of the looks, Beyonce wore a sweet looking white mini dress and M slit orange dress, while on the other hand she evoked Sasha Fierce with with jewel-encrusted bodysuit complete with bedazzled "nipples" that has everyone talking! 

Emilio Pucci, Dsquared2, Ralph and Russo and Stuart Weitzman also created pieces for the tour.

What do you guys think of Bey's looks?

Mani Monday

Spring pastels! This edition is Mani Monday you don't have to pick just one color! QQ reader alternated blush pink with blue/purple for this pastel combination. 

7 Month Itch

Some have heard of the Seven Year Itch...both the Monroe movie and the relationship curse that after seven years couples get that tingle for something new. Fast forward 50 yrs or so and  there is a new phenomenon in the dating world called the Seven Month Itch. The idea that if you make it past 7 months, your relationship will make it to the next round, because we all know, this is just the beginning or the beginning to the end. 

The Seven Month Itch timeline goes something like this:

1-2 months: "I ❤ this person!" You are totally smitten and your partner is everything you want and more. You have stars in your eyes the world is viewed in rose colored glasses. You are on your best behavior. 

3-4 months: Now that the sparkle and glitter dust have settled, you are taking a closer look at this person and really seeing them for who they are and exposing who you really are. The honeymoon is over but if you still have kick in your step.

5-6 months: This is the time that you really start thinking about all those annoying things that your partner does. Sure, it was cute in the first couple of months but now that one thing drives you crazy. The question is: Can you deal with it? Or is it a deal breaker? 

7 month Itch: After taking stock of all the good, bad and the ugly, asking all 10 of your best friends their advice and opinions you move forward....

OR 

You cut your losses and move on...

Have you had a seven month itch? Share in the comments below!

SPRING PROMOTION - Argenti Silver

This spring, get ready to add some bling to your jewelry collection! 

Argenti Silver is giving all Qurious Q readers a 20% OFF when you enter QQ as the promo code in the checkout page!! Check out some of our favorite items. Click on the photos to shop! 

QQ's Favorite

Enter QQ in the checkout code and receive a 20% OFF!

Tri-Colored bangles for layering 

Classic Studs!  

Love that Argenti offers hoops in different sizes and have the inside-out pave. 

What are you waiting for?! Go to Argenti Silver and get 20% OFF when you enter QQ as the promo code!! 

Happy Shopping!! 

Mani-Monday

This week I dare you to try an ombre mani! I was in an orange mood this weekend and mixed and matched from brights to pastels to create the gradient. You can do it with any color...purple, mint/blue and pinks work well! 

ALL MINT EVERYTHING

If you can only get one item to update your look this spring, get it in mint! The watercolor green can be found from nails to gowns to cocktails. Check out this delicious recipe for the Island Time, a spin on the classic mojito. Adding a little bubbly to the recipe makes it a refreshing cocktail that you can that you can drink in style during your next ladies brunch. 

Island Time

2 oz coconut flavored rum

3 lime squeezes (then discard)

1 oz simple syrup

5 oz VOGA Sparkling Wine

5-6 mint leaves

In a shaker, combine ice, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice

Shake and pour into a chilled Collins glass

Add VOGA and mint leaves and gently stir to combine