Hair Transformation

Recently was stuck in a hair rut. I'm blessed to have long healthy hair that for most of my life has been dark brown/black. So after a run in with my stylist -- Miss Julian Bryce from Mixed & Co -- at the super market (inspiration can be born anywhere) I started thinking about doing a major hair transformation...and the wheels in my brain started going....

So, I jumped in with both feet and a full mane of hair and went for the ombré/balayage. Check out the process...

After three hours of dying, glossing and blow drying. Here's my new look!!

What do you think about the lighter shade? Leave your comments!!

In the chair with a ton of clear wrap

and more color....

Viva Las Vegas, Viva la Mala Suerte!!

Last week I was fortunate enough to attended the Latin GRAMMYs in Las Vegas for a work project. While it sounds glamorous, it was really hard work.

As part of the activities, I had the opportunity to walk the carpet with La Mala Suerte -- who was recognized by all the fans!! At one point the crowd became so crazy around La Mala Suerte that my award show dress ripped as they tugged me to get his photos. MANIA!! I still don't know how I was able to run in my 4.5" heels while I scurried him away from the madness.

Don't get me wrong, QQ still managed to have a little fun...Check out video and photos from the celeb carpet, award show.

'Cause we Like to Party!!

This might be news to you all,  but I love Beyonce! She's a sweet, kind hearted woman by day who transforms into Sasha Fierce on the stage. Not to mention, our stars crossed during birth (her bday is just one day after yours truly...)

Anyway, Bey's latest video "Party" reminds me why I love her so...She has KILLER Fashion access!!

Check out Beyonce in the most ABFAB Garbs...Gold sequined dresses, Givenchy, colored furs, straight from the runway Louis Vuitton. Shoot, I'll go to a trailer park party any day if Beyonce was the host.
Check out the video...

Fabulous Black & White Bathroom

Ever since Kim K's wedding, I've been obessing over black & white. At first I was thinking of redoing my bedroom area in a black, white and gold theme and quickly realized that it was going to be too gaudy for a bedroom. Then I started thinking about redoing my bathroom and that's when it all clicked!

I started building a Pinterest board to sort all my idea. I really love this site -- you can create baords and share ideas. This is the inspiration...

Source: digsdigs.com via Melissa on Pinterest

I promise to put up pictures of the finished bathroom, in the meantime I leave you with song.

Sam Sparro - Black & Gold

Adventures & Antiques

Today my girl G and I ventured off our fabulous downtown abodes to Andersonville for some antique shopping.

Clark street in Andersonville host a ton a inspiring and stylish design shops.

I love the idea of using old books for decoration and this is a cool way to display your old hardcovers.

Qurious Q is also searching for all things Q. Check out this cute glass that I'm going to use as a makeup brush holder. Love it!!

What do you guys think about the antique finds?

Fall into Autumn

Hola Hola!

After many months of living la vida loca, QQ is back on the grind and better than ever!

The summer was a blur of late nights, airplanes and one too many sun dresses. I'm so excited fall is finally here and we can start wearing layers, boots and jeans.

I'm digging this season 70's vibe and Bianca Jagger is my style inspiration. You might just see photos of QQ Bianca-fied wearing furs, sequins, and turbans.
Check out Bianca's look: FUROSH!

I recently gifted myself a fantastic faux fur jacket and have been waiting for the temperature to drop to rock it out. Here's QQ's interpretation of Bianca's look:

What do you guys think?

xo

QQ

Life Lessons from The Jersey Shore

There are many things that have come from The Jersey Shore: A little nugget known as Snookie, The Situation and my favorite GTL. Gym. Tan. Laundry. GTL gets you ready for the weekend and for me, it takes an entire week to complete my GTL.

G -- Summer is right around the corner…well, more like two months away. Which makes this the perfect time to get your G on! The G is an essential part of the GTL…Without it the rest is no-bueno. I like to keep track of my Gym going days with this cool calendar…think of it as a personal check-in. I've started once a week boot-camps at 6AM. I hate waking up for it; I hate the sprints, push-ups, squads, etc...but I LOVE the way I feeel after!!!

T -- Monday is usually my T-day. LA Tan in The Loop has a great spray tan special for just $12!! Getting my Tan on puts me in a great mood for the week. It’s something to look forward to on dreadful Mondays. I <3 Versa Tan because it’s not streaky and it fades after a few days ***DISCLAIMER*** Don’t go overboard with the tanning! A healthy glow is all you need. You don’t want to look like an oompa loompa.

Finally, the L. The most dreaded part of my GTL. I detest doing laundry and it usually takes me a couple of weeks to get to it and once I finally get around to it, it takes me a while to finish…hours and sometimes days.

There you have it! That’s how QQ gets down with GTL. Do you GTL?!

Xo QQ