VF's Closet: Layers

There's not many opportunities in Miami where I get to pack on the layers, but yesterday was one of them. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and chilly. I layered this chambray shirt with a yellow sweater along with these brown pants--something I can totally see myself wearing to the office. I went to the mall this weekend with the family (I took my newborn son for his first trip to the mall! I can't believe he already turned one month old!!) and I saw this similar outfit on a J.Crew mannequin. I always fall in love with their window displays---sigh women outwear. The award show Premio Lo Nuestro is only a few days away and one hair trend I'm predicting will be a big hit on the red carpet is the messy up-do. This style is a favorite among celebs including Jennifer Lopez and it’s personally one of my favorites as well. As a first-time mom I practically live in it. Not only is it easy to achieve, since it's not as structured as other up-do's, but it allows me to look classy and elegant for a red carpet affair, no matter how many activities I have to juggle at once. Here are some quick steps on how you can achieve the messy up-do. Use L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 shampoo and conditioner to cleanse and nurture your hair Apply L’Oréal Paris Total Repair 5 Multi Restorative Dry Oil to revitalize the hair from root to tip To add texture to the hair, apply a dime size amount of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Texture Series Tousle Crème. This will create the appearance of a more sexy undone bed head look for your up-do Secure a loose ponytail at the nape of your neck making sure not to make the ponytail appear too structured or tight Use bobby pins to secure loose ends creating a messy up-do Finish the look by spraying L’Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray 12 inches away from the head blazers for women No look is complete without gorgeous nails. Try L’Oréal Paris Nail Lingerie to add customized 3D nail effects to complete your look. These are great for new moms as they also help to elongate the length of your manicure in addition to adding a touch of glam to your fingertips.