Blog Posts by M.J - Fierce Beauty and Fashion

I've been a fan of Hudson Jeans for a while now. They are definitely up there with the rest of things I would buy if my wallet allowed! Some of their designs are really cool (like the Lace-Up Skinny and D.I.Y ) and I had the awesome opportunity last year to interview their head designer and creative director Ben Taverniti.

To ring in the Fall season, they have released their new Fall/Winter 2010 ad campaign featuring none other than their Georgia May Jagger (Yes, Mick Jagger's little girl!). Photographed by Mario Sorrenti in the historic Alder Mansion in Yonkers New York, this ad continues in the spirit of making their jeans look crazy sexy! (And I'm sure the male model helps!)

What was Hudson Jeans aiming for in this campaign?

"Georgia May Jagger is rock aristocracy and we wanted to capture this spirit of English Rock and Roll as she comes into her own."

Mission Accomplished? What do you think?

Photos courtesy of: Hudson Jeans

I know the Fall season is knocking at your door, but if you live down south like me, you know that the summer weather tends to stick around just a little bit longer! For me, my swimsuit doesn't get put away just yet and as much as I told myself I needed a new swim suit, I have yet to get one! Didn't this review come in handy!

Braza, a company known for providing the solutions to women's most troubling fashion problems, has a product that can help make a worn bathing suit (like mine!) get some more swim life! Their product Swim Shapers , aim to add that initial lift that built in swim suit bra had when you first bought it. Available in either foam or silicon (as well as a variety of shapes and sizes), these handy pads are made to fit in most swimsuits to give your "girls" some lift and make your bikini top look brand new. I gave the Swim Shaper Triangle foam pads a test run and they made a difference in how my tankini fit. I was kind of skeptical at first, especially

As a beauty and fashion blogger, I tend to find the red carpets at awards shows a tad more intriguing than the show itself! Now I'm not a celebrity stalker, but I do appreciate great fashion and beauty looks when I see it! Just like I did last year , here are my fav picks from the red carpet from tonight's Emmy Awards!

Kim Kardashian - From the dress to the makeup and hair is just flawless! She makes my list again this year!

Heidi Klum -Gutsy to go short at an event like this? Yes, but its Heidi and she pulled it off smashingly!

Lea Michelle - This dress was an instant favorite on the carpet. From the fit to the ruffles I LOVE IT! And what a way to pull off navy blue!

Amber Riley - My Curvy ladies holla!! I would wear this dress in a hot minute! It shows off all those curves beautifully! Oh, and gotta love the clutch!

Eva Longoria - The fitted gown with a ruffled ending was definitely a trend

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The aqua Spa Terrace

One of the really cool things about living in South Florida is not being too far from South Beach! Unlike the crazy cast from Jersey Shore, I can make it to the infamous strip of hotels, restaurants, and clubs whenever I want! I drove down there this past weekend and I must say, this place never loses its charm and I couldn't help but be flooded with tons of college day memories!

It was a gorgeously hot day when I checked out the agua spa at the famous Delano Hotel for a review. I've passed by this place a million times but never had the pleasure of stopping in. Unlike the hustle and bustle of Collins Ave, the warm colors and low lighting of the hotel's lobby gave me such a calmness (and I wasn't even at the spa yet!). I hoped in the elevator and went all the way up to the penthouse, where the spa was located. After a warm greeting from the front desk I was showed to the women's locker room where I changed into my comfy terry robe and slippers. Yes, I'm a sucker for terry

Forever 21

School is back in full effect! Now its been a while since I've been in school, but I know many of you younger ladies are already back in school (like my lil sister!) or still counting down the final days of summer vacay! Either way, you want to look good on those first days back and it may be kinda hard to figure out where to start! Well Andrea Behar, Chief Designer of her self-titled fashion line, is coming to the rescue! With designing exclusive collections for Neiman Marcus , Bloomingdale's, Boston Proper and Dillards, she has four helpful tips to get you on your way to looking good when you get back to school!

• Comfy Chic: A combination of jeans and leggings, jeggings act as super comfortable pants that still have style and flare to them. Paired with anything from a plain T-shirt to a tunic top, jeggings flatter all body shapes and sizes!
• Edgy yet Stylish: This season, leather jackets, are no longer just for motorcycle riders and rock stars. Made to not

Its Monday…..

That in itself makes dragging myself out of bed that much harder! What can make my day a little brighter? Fashion of course!

So let's have some fun ladies and cure the Monday blues! If a fashion genie gave you an unlimited credit card to spend, what would you buy?

Here's just a few of the items that would make it to my closet! Though in real life, they wouldn't know what my closet looked like, but I'm taking a break from this too-real-of-a-Monday morning and have fun window shopping!

Continue window shopping with me with the rest of my designer finds !

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In an effort to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer research Nine West is launching its Runway Relief Fund this New York Fashion Week, with its proceeds going to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Models including, Lisalla Montenegro, Jessica White, Michelle Alves and Coco Rocha , will be rocking the limited edition Nine West Runway Relief Boot that is coolly equipped with a Omron GQSmart Pocket Pedometer. Each step a model takes (from castings to NYFW's parties) equals a donation. Nine West's partners in the program include Sony, Omron, Elite, IMG, Marilyn, and "noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker!" (Too much Top Model, I know!)

But speaking of Nigel Barker, he is kicking off the Relief program by hosting a photo shoot of the some of the participating models in an iconic NYC location August 31. You can check out live on Nine West's Facebook page or on Modelina's website. If you're lucky enough to live in the NYC area, you can probably check him out in person!