Rebecca Minkoff Face-off: The Hudson Bag

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Yesterday, I was hit with the sudden urge to buy a new handbag and kind of instantly settled on a Rebecca Minkoff Hudson bag. However, while perusing for a bag on ShopBop.com, I was hit with a unexpected dilemma: Which color. When I first decided I wanted the Hudson, it was because I was drawn to the classic allure of the navy, which is exclusive to ShopBop.com. However, just when I was about to click the “add to bag” button, I was stopped dead in my internet tracks  and became hypnotized by the neon yellow version. Torn.

The neon yellow, which has become my new favorite neon color and dethroned neon pink after almost two decades, is perfect for spring and summer and would be the perfect unexpected punch of color paired with soft colors of spring and all the denim jackets that I’ve acquired over the past year. However, the navy is classic, chic, timeless, and effortlessly perfect to any handbag wardrobe.

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So, I eventually had to text my sister for her opinion. After numerous texts that include ideas, images, and links we both agreed on a color and it’s currently on the way to me right now and will be here at my desk before the end of business day tomorrow.

Which color do you think I picked: forever classic navy or forever fun neon yellow? Check back Friday to find out or, if you follow me on Instagram or like Stained Couture on Facebook, you probably will find out tomorrow!

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Detox Fix

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One of the things I’ve been embracing more of is no-make-up days. Yes, bad skin prone/ make-up addicted me has been daringly going out in public without a drop of make-up. Well, maybe a few swipes of mascara, but that’s almost a daily necessity as brushing my teeth.

Anyway, the only times I feel super confident to go out bare face is when I feel and know that my skin has been properly cleansed, toned, moisturized, and treated (if need). Pretty much, detoxed to the fullest. So, I got instantly anxious to whip out my card and order this Skin Cleanse Volume 2 (There’s a Volume 1?) from Sephora.

This sample collection includes nine of Sephora’s best products for you to get fresh, clean, and perfect skin and includes exfoliators, masks, mattifier, peels, cleanser, eye gel, BB cream, and pore refiner. Everything, plus it’s only $45.

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Grammys 2014: SC’s Favorites

Last night’s Grammy awards were, for the most part, entertaining thanks to great performances by Beyonce and Jay-Z, Daft Punk, and Imagine Dragons x Kendrick Lamar ( I need to download that MP3!) However, here at Stained Couture, we like to obsess over the menial a.k.a red carpet fashions.

There were quite a few looks that we enjoyed over here.

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First off, creams and sheers were a big hit including Beyonce in a custom Michael Costello gown, Katy Perry in a musical chiffon dream Valentino dress, and Paris Hilton in a cream dream House of Milani dress.

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The red fire hot theme was sprinkled throughout thanks to Pink’s Johanna Johnson red dress, Guiliana Rancic orange-red Alex Perry full-length halter gown, and the classic elegance that is Gloria Estefan in Gustavo Cadile.

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There were a couple of unexpected looks that caught my eye. Zendaya looked fresh and youthful in a Emanuel Ungaro billowy floor length gown with a slit that showed her amazingly long and lean legs. Christte Michele’s colorful power suit wasn’t a favorite to many, but I loved it, especially on her. It was very edgey and appropriate for her and the night/event.

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However, all my favorite looks from the night seemed to be the glitzy and embellished gowns. Chrissy Tiegen had my favorite look last night (and moment thanks to that seranade her husband, John Legend, performed *tears*) in a strapless Johanna Johnson gown that was so epic. The hair, makeup, and overall fabness just nailed it completely. Not to mention, she is my latest BFF in my head thanks to her personality. Go follow her on Twitter and Instagram and prepare to want her to be your best friend. Taylor Swift in that mesh Gucci gown was perfection on her and the hair and makeup made it look very age appropriate for a 22 year old. Ciara in custom Pucci for her and growing baby bump was chic and complementary to that blonde bob that’s working great on her.

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Disney’s Maleficent

It’s been a minute since I’ve been excited for a Disney to be released to the big screen and not released from the infamous Disney vault. Well, that has changed thanks to trailers for Maleficent, because it looks oh so awesome and Angelina Jolie looks amazing as the lead role! Plus, I can’t wait for the marketing and promotion products that will be attached to the release of this film. Anyway, indulge in the trailer above.

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Nike x Ricardo Tisci Collab Revealed

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Last year, Nike and Givenchy creative director, Ricardo Tisci announced they would collaborate on a collection that would combine Tisci designs to staple Nike shoes. Last week, some images of a couple of select styles were leaked. However, via his Instagram, Tisci released a photo featuring all the shoes in the collection.

The collection features Air Force 1s, high and low, with the same african-inspired designs that were also featured in Givenchy’s S/S 2014 collection. Prices and dates haven’t been fully disclosed, yet, but should be following soon.

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