Monday, June 25, 2012

Color Alert: Mint


Mint, a pastel bluey-greenish color became populaur in fashion almost instantaly because of it's simple beauty and calm vibe. I love wearing mint, because it looks good with any hair color, any complexion, and it's one of my favorite colors. Many stores have started using this color more, but especially Delia's, Forever 21, and Charming Charlie.
"Tired Drawstring Cami"
$13.50 forever21.com
"Fresh Mint Nail Polish"
$2.80 forever21.com

"Mint Lace Dress"
$44.50 delias.com

"Pastel Wayfarer With Mirrored Lens"
$9.50 delias.com


Thursday, June 21, 2012

Dip-Dyed Hair & Colorful Highlights

Colorful hair is almost everywhere. Blue Dip- dye, hot pink highlights, or the whole firetruck red head of hair. It's super easy to do and available at pretty much all drug stores and hair salons. First find the color or colors you want, then bleach the part in your hair where you're going to dye it, and you know the rest all the wetting process and drying process... :)

Best Colors for Brunettes:
Hot Pink
Purpley-Pink
Purple
Aqua
Lapis

Best Colors for Blondes:
Light Blue
Light Pink
Hot Pink
Mageanta

Best Colors for Redheads:
Purple
Lapis
Aqua

Dip Dyed:
Purple
Pink
Rainbow

Colorful Highlights:
or multiple.
Just one color...



Photo credits to:
http://letmeintoyourworld.tumblr.com/
http://sosueme.ie/wp-content/uploads/purple-dip-dyed-hair.jpg
http://studdeddreams.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/abbey-lee-dip-dye.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/
Jenna Marbles http://jennamarbles.tumblr.com/




Sunday, June 10, 2012

Trend Inspiration #3: The Mustache

The mustache- who doesn't love it? It's seen in cartoons taking up half the characters' face, a sterotypical French guy, and on any millionare on TV. But it's comical shape has become an inspiartion and is being seen lots. Humorous and whimical, a mustache necklace is pretty much availble at every store for accersories.




INSPIRATION:







TREND:

"Hello Kitty Mustache Tee"
delias.com $24.50

"Must-Have Mustache Necklace"
claires.com $5.50

"Mustache Ring"
etsy.com/jujutreassures $17.00
Credits to: 
http://blogs.citypages.com/dressingroom/john%20hodgman%201.jpg   
http://www.inquisitr.com/196070/million-mustache-march-planned-for-april-to-support-stache-act/

Sunday, June 3, 2012

The Romper: Do's and Dont's

The romper is a classic trend that was very populaur in the 1940's and has continued to spread since then. It's definetly easy to change into and move around in. Bold floral prints or just a solid color, countless have been made just for your style. Here are the do's and dont's of a romper.

DO:
-Wear with a belt if it bunches.
-Keep the accersories minimal.
-Wear with light shoes, like flats or heels.
-Stay on one to two color palettes.

DON'T
-Get one too big for you, even a little bit.
-Pile on jewelry and scraves.
-Wear with boots or clogs.
-Be too busy and loud with outer pieces. :)

The romper is definetly very busy and (usually) colorful, so keep everything elese on you netrual.
Button Belted Floral Romper $34.50
delias.com

Striped Romper $12.50
forever21.com


Saturday, June 2, 2012

4 Simple Solutions to Abolishing Acne

1. Netrogena's Skin Clearing Blemish Concealer

Not only does this help get rid of zits, it conceals them too! So while you're working on a clear complexion, you can hide your blemishes. It also may dry them out a little too. This works on all skin types, but best on oily. Plus, it can hide the bags under your eyes too!

$8.99 Get it at netrogena.com and drugstores. 

2. Bioré's Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

These strips of sticky paper actually have many ingredients in them that unclog and clean out your pose and pimples. First, clean your face and leave a little water on. Then, split apart the little slits. Next stick the strip wherever your want to cleanse. Finally, after ten to fifteen minutes, peel it off. Tip: If you have pores that you want in multiple places, cut up the strip.

$8.99
Available at biore.com and drugstores.


3. Burt's Bees' Herbal Blemish Stick

This acne solution is very unique and comes in a liquid form. Its like on of those roll-on lip balms you had when you were a kid. Just roll on to wherever you have pimples and mwallah! Use this every two to four days. Warning: It may sting a little. It smells a bit too, but works great. void eye area.

$8.00 Get it at burtsbees.com and drugstores.

4. True Blue Spa's Purifying Peel Off Face Mask with Blackberry

True Blue Spa's They're purifying peel off face mask with blackberry really does cleanse out your pores and get rid of acne. I Suggest using it every one to two days. Pull back your hair when using it. Just squeeze some out onto your finger, apply to desired spots, and peel off when it dries.

$6.00 or 3 for $12.00
Available at bathandbodyworks.com 
It's actually black!