Spending a few weeks in Brazil has inspired me to share my love for Brazilian bikinis. I was lucky enough to get to spend this past Winter holiday season in warm, sunny, beautiful Brazil and had the chance to enjoy the beautiful clothes Brazil has to offer.

Bikinis from Brazil are notorious for being very, very small. Many women like the sexy cut, but just as many do not. For those that don’t, do not give up on the Brazilian bikini! Sometimes getting the bottoms in one or even two sizes larger does the trick, and different stores have different cuts. You just have to find the one that works for you!

The real magic of Brazilian bikinis is the variety of shapes and patterns. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Top Cortininha Babado Chika, salinascompras.com.br, R$98

Calca Alta Double Keiko, salinascompras.com.br, R$118

Bustie Pala Multi, salinascompras.com.br, R$118

Calca Laco Lenco Tayo, salinascompras.com.br, R$118

Bustie Nos Bonsai, salinascompras.com.br, R$118

Calca Reta Fina Nos Yumi, salinascompras.com.br, R$98

Top Camiseta Bloom, salinascompras.com.br, R$98

Calca Pala Lacinho Shine, salinascompras.com.br, R$118

There are even some stores that offer a service where you can literally go to the store, choose a shape, a pattern, and a size and they make the bikini for you on the spot. You can go home with a truly unique souvenir!

Now that the warm weather has hit, I definitely have the urge to bust out a new look or trend for the new warmer season! Having said that, a statement piece that is always known to turn heads can always be found in a great pair of shoes. This Spring, in my opinion, the must-have that made its way on the runway is the gladiator sandal, with a heel.

As of right now, the only ones that have caught my eye are definitely in the higher price range but I'm sure Jeffery Campbell and Steve Madden will be creating affordable knockoffs! I have to give it to Rihanna -- she sparked my interest in these intense paris of heels or boots because she has rocked them multiple times.

Here Rihanna is seen wearing a pair of Balenciaga Gladiator Boots.

Here Rihanna is seen wearing Alexander Wang Spring '13 right off the runway on an episode of X Factor.

Alexander Wang designed this fantastic shoe in both white, silver, and black and also created another style for a more drastic pair of gladiator heels.

Another fashionable celebrity that stepped out in this statement piece goes by the name of Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer Lopez chose the Jimmy Choo gladiator sandal with a sleek white dress. She looks amazing as always. Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna can do no wrong in my eyes when it comes to rocking a new style or their fashion sense.

Other designers that brought this "love it or hate it" trend to the runway for their Spring shows were Acne, Altuzarra, and Marios Schwab.

So get crazy this Spring with this hot and fun new trend!

Spring is officially here, meaning that now is the time embrace everything girly, soft and pastel. We haven't quite hit summer yet, so keep your form-fitting bodycon dresses in the closet for now. When I think of spring fashion, soft shapes and demure hemlines come to mind.

Billowy Layered Dress, forever21.com, $29.80

Lace is also a great choice for evoking the spirit of Spring.

Lipstick is an amazing way to spice up your makeup routine. Unfortunately, making it last all night can be tricky. Here are some tips that will keep your lipstick looking fresh all night long.

1. Apply a light lip balm on your lips to even them out.

2. Take a nude lip pencil and line the outside of your lips.

3. Apply a layer of your favorite lipstick onto your lips, making sure to blend with the lip liner.

4. Take a loose powder and use a napkin to blot a think layer over your lipstick. This will set the first layer of lipstick in place.

5. Apply another generous layer of lipstick over the layer of loose powder. You will now have lips that will last you the whole night!

Say what you may about Taylor -- I love her! I became a fan of Taylor Swift after her “Speak Now” album came out a few years ago. I find her music to be extremely catchy, and I fully embrace the sugar-sweet, country-esque pop songs that have brought Taylor so much success. She’s no longer simply the sweet, innocent, broken-hearted country gal, but a sassy, stylish, successful young woman who seems to have grown more of a back-bone (at least this is what her music tells me). All boyfriend scandals and opinions about her personality aside, I think Taylor Swift is pretty awesome.

What I particularly love about Taylor Swift as of late, is her style. I had always loved her pretty little dresses and extravagant ball-gowns, but I especially like the edgy, less frilly style that she has taken on within the past year. She still has the girl-next-door charm, but with a fierce, less-delicate twist. She’s been seen pairing skinny jeans with printed tops and quirky flats as her everyday look. I’m pretty much obsessed with these outfits, as I also happen to love pairing skinny jeans with printed tops and quirky flats. The pops of color give Taylor’s outfits a youthful, yet put-together look.

Taylor hasn’t completely ditched the cute dresses, though. Her dress choices as of late have been whimsical and girly, but not so soft and sweet. Pairing a cropped jacket, black tights, and leather oxfords gives this outfit a flare of grunge.

I especially like this look for Taylor. While the dress has a feminine, classic silhouette, the bright, unique print gives the look a more modern, original edge.

Love her or hate her, I think the girl’s got cool style!