The Little Black Dress

The Current Version of : The Little Black Dress. One-shoulder black dresses are all the rage. The one-shoulder style is a sexy way to bare skin without showing too much of it and being tacky or tasteless. All eyes will be on you and it will boost your confidence. You can't go wrong with black because it compliments any skin tone and is said to make you look thinner. Whether your dining in town or hitting a few shops- this look is perfect for day and night with just a few simple swaps. For example, during the day go with a black gladiator sandal. Then at night, opt for a pair of black pumps. You can also make the swap by wearing a little chain necklace during the day and a chunky necklace at night. Pick a clutch or bag that can both be used in the day and at night so it will make it easier for you to swap looks. For a little black dress, there are many fabrics you can choose. Pick the one that you will get the most use out of whether it's a cotton blend or silk. You never have to worry about the little black dress going out of style because it really never does. Next time you can't decide on what to wear or buy, put on that little black dress and embrace your inner sexiness. XoXo Madison Skye.

Real Life Set 1

This is a real example of what I wear:
Outfit:-Olive Green Ed Hardy Tee-Bobby T Stretch True Religion Jeans-Black Juicy Couture Hoodie-Black Naturalizer wedges-Black/Brown Juicy Couture purse-Black Dooney and Bourke Wallet
Accessories:- Juicy Couture Silver Charm Bracelet- Juicy Couture Silver heart earrings- Silver Juicy Couture Vintage brooch-Tiffany and Co. heart pendant necklace-Black Fossil Sunglasses
Extras:- Redken Leave in Hair Treatment- Lay It On Thick Hand Lotion- Smartwater- Black Blackberry pearl- Airhead book by Meg Cabot (Book 1 out of 2)- 30 GB Black Ipod

HOPE KIDS

Hope Kids are my inspiration. I like to be a part of something special like that. They are sweet little girls and boys with big hearts. They warmed up my heart and it made me feel good to help people who are disabled, have cancer, and just little ones. I will always remember the little girl Rebecca who I see as a little me. I see the potential in those kids. Thank god for giving them Hope! ♥ They truly deserve it. Last night I was given the amazing opportunity to go to a Church for a Hope Kids event for cheer and I got to help the kids. I taught them cheers, showed them some tumbling, played catch, tickled them. It was great to see the smile on their faces and to hear their laughter. These kids are very smart and they all have bright futures. This little girl was singing You Are My Sunshine to me, another one doing cartwheels, they just done ever give up. I know how hard it is to see people like that, but think of how happy it makes them feel. All they want is to be treated normally and want to be reminded at least as possible of their disability. They are nice and courteous children who always say please and thank you. They enjoyed playing games like Simon Says, Elevate, and Sally Walker. I even got to hand out little pom poms to everyone. Its so cool to see these little kids adopt you. My little buddy Rebecca said bye and gave me a big hug and said "I will never forget you, you made me happy." To me, that means the world. I hope to be back next year, helping these kids again. :) XoXo Madison Skye

Summer Styles

Hair is not put there to hang on your face. Your style, cut, color, and even accessories help to make your hairdo you! Hair on all your famous celebs may not look practical, but the truth is, some may be as easy to do it yourself then it is to wait at a salon for 5 hours. Summers can get really hot and humid. The easiest thing to do is throw it up in a pony tail. The kind of pony tail I'm talking about is almost an effortless look. Here are the steps for picture one with Leighton Meester modeling. Step 1: Tease the top of your hair to a minimum to give it some body and a little bit of a bump. Step 2:Put your hair up and pull out your bangs (If you have any). This will not only make your hair look cute, it will also look like you weren't trying to be cute which is exactly what you want, an effortless style.Step 3: Either create a sleek and stylish pony that will make your hair look girlie or a power poof to make your hair look edgy where you can let your hair be wild (Wavy, teased, a little frizzy). The look to hairstyle two modeled by Hayden Panettiere is as easy as one, two, three. This style can either work on short or long hair. Step 1: Apply a mousse in your hair along with a little smooth and shine to create waves. Step 2: Pull your hair back into a low ponytail and put it in a messy bun. Step 3: Use bobby pins to pin down the stray fly aways of your hair. This will give your messy bun a clean and crisp look in a matter of minutes. Not into wearing your hair up? That's okay because in style three Blake Lively sports a down do with loose waves and a braid. Step 1: However you want to do it, make loose waves whether with a mousse, a straightener, etc. Step 2: Create a braid with your bangs- small or big. Whatever you feel more comfortable with. You can also do this look with a half up, half down hairdo. Hope these tips helped you with the current summer styles. (The pictures up above are the 3 different styles going from top to bottom) XoXo Madison Skye

Cheer Camp '09

Wow! What an awesome experience. Cheer Camp was a blast! It not only improves your cheer and dance skills, it also improves your leadership and your dedication to work hard and try your best. The first night of cheer camp was pretty funny. I got up to go to the bathroom and to my surprise, there was a roach. I was unable to speak so I said oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! The girls were like what? I screamed roach and the girls immediately jumped on the bed. This wasn't a teeny tiny bug, it was about the size of my fist. My friend called downstairs to come and pick it up. Meanwhile my other friend tried to catch it with a cup and we finally caught it under the bed with the cup. Then they came and removed it. During this, the coaches that were 5 doors down heard us screaming and my friend was talking in her sleep. It was classic. We learned tons of dancing and cheer routines and played fun games. I actually, along with my friend, won Ships and Sailors! Oh yes! By the 4th day when our parents got to watch, I was able to get a half to a press up extension cradle in stunting which to me is amazing since I am a flyer with no stunting experience. We stayed at a nice Hilton hotel and the pool/lazy river was very refreshing. I cant wait for next year's cheer camp. I couldn't wait to go home and watch the movie Bring It On. And a tip to all attending cheer camp: Bring IcyHot (Meet your new best friend to your sore muscles) XoXo Madison Skye

Shoe Stopper

Shoes are the part of your outfit that holds it together and completes your look. There are many different varities of shoes that will complete your outfit. You can rely on your shoes for support or to even edge or glam up any look- it's the foundation of your outfit. You can have a great dress, but the truth is, if your shoes are ugly, people wont even look past your shoes. Most us when we think of a shoe, we think of a Christian Louboutin pump. There are tons of different shoes out there like espadrilles, wedges, flats, gladiators. The shoe you choose to wear will depend on the look you're going for. If you are trying to go for a vintage and Rock N Roll inspiration, try ankle boots to make it edgy. Fashion is all about taking risks. If you want a summery and casual vibe, go for a nice lace up espadrille sandal that will not only make you legs looks longer, but will make you look and feel confident. As Jean-Paul Gaultier says "Elegance is a question of personality, more than one's clothing." Don't go by what I say or even what a fashion magazine says. Im just here to assist you and fashion is merely up to you and how you want your personal style to be. XoX, Madison Skye.