TRENDS! Crop Tops

This summer you will see the revival of a new trend that will make us wish we had those Rihanna Abs! The CROP TOP is Back!! I don't know if I should run for miles or to my plastic surgeon. This trend is coming up to fast and furious, that we need to be ready to catch it before we can say muffing top!

Here are some tips to pull off that infamous Crop Top:

• HIGH WAIST ANYTHING: Wear with high-waist pants or skirts. The point is to have just a bit of skin showing. No more than 3 inches. Make sure that your pants fit! the last thing you want is too tight of pants and to have a high-top muffin spilling out.
  
• BE HONEST: So, you've been hitting the gym and ready for the crop top. Before you hit the streets, do a selfie photo shoot or ask a friend to take few shots. Make sure that you are getting front, side and back. The last thing you want is back fat.
  
• WEATHER MATTERS: If you live in a warm climate, go for it now. Spring is here! But if you are still stuck in the winter/spring wait a few weeks for the weather to warm up. 

Will you rock the crop top this season?!

Mrs. Carter for H&M

Queen B is at it again. You can not miss her, even if you tried. This week she dropped a new single, BOW DOWN -- a straight ratchet track -- and announced a collaboration with H&M for a summer collection.

The summer collection called "Beyonce as Mrs. Cater" and will coincide with her world tour. (For those lucky few that were able to get tickets. Yes, I'm still salty about that)

 The ad campaign was shot in the Bahamas and the commercial will feature a new track! The collection features swim wear and beach pieces and will be available online and in stores in May. 

I don't know about you, but I'm pumped to get into a Beyonce bikini. Maybe it will make my body magically look like hers! 

Happy First Day of Spring!!

NEW Justin Timberlake Music & Video "Mirrors"

hmm, WOW this song & video is long! 8 minutes but totally worth it. What do you think?

Mani Monday! B&W

The Black & White trend makes it to nails!

Accent black nails with white or vise versa. You can even ask your manicurist for stripes.

Check out this simple but statement style.

QQ Tip: When applying the top coat do all the black nails first, then wipe the brush clean, and continue to white nails. This will make sure that you don't have any residue from the black color.

New Hair Trend - The Lob aka the Long Bob aka "The Robert"

A new hair trend has emerged for Spring, the Long Bob (Lob) aka "The Robert." This is a hair trend for those of us who are used to having long hair but want a change. The great thing about "The Robert" is that you can keep the visual of long hair without the hassle and the split ends.When going for this cut consider your face shape and styling time. The last thing you want is to spend hours to keep up your new do.

BEFORE - Long Hair

AFTER - "The Robert

Earlier this year, I wanted a change and cut  FIVE inches off my mane. Although my stylist loved my long hair, she agreed that it needed a snip -- or five.

My natural hair texture is wavy which is really easy to make curly or straight. I like to use TIGI's BED HEAD Straighten Out Cream to smooth out my waves. This product is full of new technology that will keep my hair straight for 48 hours. When I want to pump up the curls, I go for On The Rebound Curl Cream, also by BED HEAD. It really helps coil up my waves and adds tons of shine!

Do you think you'll try out "The Robert?!"

MASKED & PEELED

We had an impromptu spa time last week when we received a package from  Montagne Jeunesse full of face masks! The mask are  natural, beauty treats with names like Strawberry Souffle (hydrating) and Hot Chocolate (self heating pore cleanser). 

We tried the Passion Peel Off Masque. It smelled great and after just 15 minutes the gel harden into a peel off mask. After taking the mask off my skin felt smooth and had a glow. Check out the during and after. 

Peeling the mask off 

After glow

The best thing about these little mask is that they are individually packaged so there's no mess and you get the exact portion.
Check out  Montagne Jeunesse Facebook page  www.facebook.com/montagnejeunesse  or twitter page is www.twitter.com/montagnejeuness.  

*Check out Qurious Q's FB page for an exclusive giveaway! 

Spring is (Almost) Here - 2013 edition

We are waking up from the winter coma and shedding the parka, gloves, hats and snow boots for the fresh looks of Spring 2013! Below are three spring trends you will see everywhere. 

Check Out  QQ's Pinterest  for a bigger selection of Spring 2013!

BLACK & WHITE

To instantly upgrade your look this spring, go out and get a piece of black & white. Zara has a great section that is affordable and right on trend. Stripes or polka dots are the way to go. 

FLORAL SHOES 

This spring, plan your outfit around your shoes! Especially when they are so full of color! We are loving the multicolored pumps from Charles David. 

NEW TREND ALERT!

M-SLIT

Angelina Jolie did it with one leg on the red carpet last year. In 2013, we are taking it up a notch and having not one up to the slit, but TWO. Welcome, the M-Slit. The name is from the M figure you get from both slits. We recommend trying out this look with a longer skirt and be watchful of how high the slit it. This is a daring look. Wear it with confidence! 

NAIL, NAILS, NAILS!!!

Happy Mani-Monday!  We are so into the color-moon mani. Try it with neutral polishes and accent the moon with bright color. Check out the yellow-nude combo at Tracy Reese. 

 Combining nudes with brights makes this an everyday mani

Loving this Glam-Glitter mani my friend Tricia Rappaport rocked on her wedding weekend in late January. 

Glam-Glitter Mani