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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Spring to Summer Transitional Outfits
July is here and here in Seattle the sun in shinning brighter than ever. Living in Seattle my closet in stocked with jeans and long-sleeved tops. Pairing these items with looser and lighter articles of clothing has made the transition from spring to summer easier and cheaper!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Fall/Winter Skincare Routine
Fall is here is winter isn't too far away which means it is time to change up the skin care routine. Time to moisture dry skin and add a nice glow to dull skin.
Morning
As soon as I wake up I like to wash my face with the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for All Skin Types ($12) to gently cleanse my face. This cleanser is great in leaving the skin feeling clean and very soft. Also this can be used to remove makeup it is so gentle and cleansing. Next moisturize my face with the Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer ($6). The moisturizer is great for oily skin because it leaves no trace of oil and absorbs very quickly. My under-eye area tends to get dry and dark, especially during the colder seasons. To moisturize my under eyes, I use The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream ($18). An eye cream with vitamin E is very moisturizing and leaves a smooth finish by diminishing the looks of fine lines and wrinkles. Finally I like to help de-puff and brighten my under-eyes with The Body Shop Vitamin C Eye Reviver Duo ($21). This duo is perfect for the morning and really helps to cool and brighten the under-eyes. There are two steps to this product. The first step is to use the roller ball applicator to cool and de-puff the under-eyes. The second step is to use the doe-foot applicator to apply the brightening serum under the eyes to give the illusion of bright under-eyes.
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Night
At night I like to treat and using a heavier moisturizer. I use the same cleaner the wash my face, but I switch my moisturizer. Adding a heavier moisturizer Cetaphil Moisturing Lotion for All Skin Types ($11)at night makes my skin more hydrated when I wake up. After my moisturizer, I like to do a spot treatment Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment ($7)on any active acne or spots where a feel a blemish coming on so I don't wake up in the morning with any surprises. Especially during the winter, my lips get easily chapped. Before I go to bed, I like to apply Vaseline ($5) I wake up with soft, moisturized lips.
Weekly
These product I only use a few times a week. The Biore Pore Strips ($6) I like using about a few times a week to unclog the pores in my nose because I am pone to blackheads. These are amazing, they clean out your pores and you can actually see the results right away! Another product I like to use is an exfoliating mask, No7 Beautiful Skin Purifying Mask for normal to oily skin ($17). This product feels so cool and clarifying because as it hits the skin it heats to open and clear your pores. I product that I like to use every other day in the shower is the St. Ives Apricot Scrub ($4), which I find actually does a great job of gently getting rid of any dull rough skin. My favorite product that I like to use every Sunday morning to refresh my skin is The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Mask. This mask is great for controlling acne and controlling oil. After using the mask my skin feels so fresh and smooth.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
The Perfect Fall Accessory
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| Cozy Sweater Tall Sock $20 http://www.freepeople.com/accessories-legwear-tall-socks/cozy-sweater-tall-sock-29137155/ |
The weather has finally gotten colder and the leaves are changing colors. Time to bring out the boots and the cozy socks! One of my favorite combos to wear this fall have been high-knee socks with riding boots. I recently purchased red high-knee socks from Free People to wear with my black Steve Madden riding boots. These socks from Free People are amazing!!!! They are so warm and they morph perfectly to my feet and my calves. These socks stay in place all day. I am not constantly having to pull them back up every few minutes. I plan on purchasing a few more colors in these socks. Knee-high socks go great with anything from skirts and dresses to jeans and leggings. Also knee-high socks make the transition from fall to winter perfectly. They are officially my new favorite accessory for fall.
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| Saretoga Boot $190 http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=103346&np=595_1051 |
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Fashion Trends of 2012
The fashion trends of 2012 took everyone out of their comfort zones, especially the transition from your classic blue jean to every color and print imaginable. There is no doubt that a majority of 2012's trends will be carried on into 2013.
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| Colored jeans were huge this year. Not only could you were bright colors in the summer and spring, you could also wear them as well in the fall and winter. Every single color of the rainbow was worn over the year. |
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| Printed pants and denim made a comeback and now you see people wearing them everywhere. This year not only was the floral print trend in the summer and the spring but was transitioned into the fall and winter as well. |
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| Denim jeans weren't the only popular trend this year, but also denim shirts. Not just any plain denim shirt but add some studs, lace , and different colors to have made it your own. |
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| The peplum trend was probably this year's biggest trend. You probably saw this trend everywhere, in tops, skirts, and dresses. |
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| Over sized sweaters were big this fall and winter season. Best trend yet, wearing a big comfy sweater.......yes please! |
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| Collars were this year's "it" accessory. Either to be worn as a necklace, or part of a shirt or dress. Different styles can make any outfit. |
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| This year the cap-toe was applied to every style of shoe. Over the year we transitioned from the traditional cap-toed flats and heels and started to have cap-toed boots, especially on the moto boots. |
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Travel in Style
Holiday season is here and many people will be traveling now. I don't know about you but if I am sitting on a plane or in the car for many hours, I don't want to be sitting in jeans.
When sitting for long periods of time, I like to be comfy but also warm. Leggings are great because they have a lot of stretch to them, making them very comfortable to sit in.
Over-sized sweaters are great for traveling. They are super comfy and warm because they substitute for a large warm blanket. Also I suggest wearing a tank top under because some airports, if you are wearing a cardigan or your sweater is really baggy, they may ask for you to take it off when you walk through the scanner. You probably do not want to walk through the scanner with just a bra or have to wait for a long time to get someone to pat you down.
When traveling I like to keep my feet warm and wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off. If you are traveling by plane, I especially suggest wearing boots because you should also wear socks. When you travel through security, it is best to have shoes to slip on and off, to make the process faster, and to also wear socks so you aren't going through security bare-footed, airports aren't always the cleanest.
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| jcpenny |
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| aritzia, urban outfitters, H&M |
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| ugg, steve madden |
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Holiday Hair
The holidays are just around the corner so here is some cute hairstyles to try for the holidays!
Friday, December 7, 2012
OPI
OPI nail polish is amazing. Their colors are so opaque and so easy to apply as well as remove. A bonus about OPI is that there collections always come out with great new and fun colors.
http://www.opi.com/
One of my favorite colors from OPI is Malaga Wine. This color is a great red and a great color on the nails all year round, especially for the upcoming holidays.
http://www.opi.com/
One of my favorite colors from OPI is Malaga Wine. This color is a great red and a great color on the nails all year round, especially for the upcoming holidays.
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