The Weekender | The Great Gatsby is Classically New

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After much anticipation, well by me at least, Warner Bros. Pictures has finally given us a release date, a new trailor and not to mention an awesome soundtrack list for the remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic book and movie, The Great Gatsby!

The 2013 rendition will star Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire, AND (drumroll please), will feature melodies by Jay-Z, Lana Del Ray, Beyonce, and Andre 3000.

“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Ch. 1

I can’t tell if I’m more excited about this beautifully shot movie or the star studded soundtrack, but I do know that come May 10th, I will be one amongst many to experience what I am sure to be an awesome cinematic experience.

Before we get into the newly released trailor, take a look at what happened on ThatITGirl.com this past week…

One of That IT Girl’s readers asks for HELP with her oily but flakey skin.
Check out a WONDERFUL and simple purple eye shadow tutorial!
Shala Monroque shows us how to rock midriffs…

Now on to the show! Have a great weekend IT Girls!

Will you be catching a matinee to see the Great Gatsby? Leave a message and lets discuss.

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Shala Monroque Shows Vogue How to Bare Your Midriff the Right Way

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With spring officially in full effect, I have a deep desire to step out of my fashion comfort zone. I reflect upon a time in my teens where baring my midriff never required a second thought and doing so was quite efortless. Now that I am a bit more mature, I can’t help but wonder…Is there a way for me to still show a little skin this season while maintaining my cool?

Shala Monroque, the ultimate St. Lucian IT Girl, answers this very question and gives Chioma Nnadi for Vogue Magazine a few pointers on how to “Bare your midriff the RIGHT way”…

Shala shares her love for crop tops…

“Crop tops are nothing new for me.

I’ve worn them since I was a child and I keep going back to them. My aunt had a clothing store in St. Lucia where I grew up, and she did a lot of my shopping in New York when I was a kid. She always embodied the idea of sexy to me, as far as I can remember, and I wanted to be just like her. She used to wear crop tops back then, so my love of them really started with her.“

Shala shares how she would style a crop top…

“Nowadays I like wearing them in the summer with my high-waisted pants so you barely see any skin.

I think you shouldn’t have your navel showing unless you’re at the beach.

My raffia Alaïa skirt sits below the navel, so when I wear a crop top with it, I’ll cover-up with a wide cowrie-shell belt. It’s more of a peekaboo effect—just a tease—than about showing the entire thing.”

Do you plan on donning crop tops this spring and summer? Leave a comment and lets discuss.

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Get the Look: Purple Eye Shadow Tutorial

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I can never get enough usage out of my beloved MUFE #92 eye shadow! The purple-y goodness of this vibrant color is perfect for a multitude of spring makeup looks.