OOTD

Hello Suzies,

Caution barrels and gravel.

Tank-H&M Shorts-Anthropologie Flats-UrbanOutfitters 

Silver bangle-Mom Monogram ring-Etsy Cuff-Forever21

Earrings-UrbanOutfitters Eyeliner-MaybellineStiletto Mascara-RimmelScandalEyes Lipstick-RimmelKateMoss12 

Aloha readers!  To most people, the construction taking place downtown where I live is seen as a pain in the rear.  To me, on the other hand, I see it as picture-perfect setting.  I took advantage of it today along with the beautiful weather and here I have for you, an outfit of the day.

 I am wearing a tank top from H&M which has a sheer-ish front and on the back it is a sweater material. I know, how versatile!!  My fluorescent coral shorts are from the ever-lovely Anthropologie.  There there, hold your britches I found these on the sale rack.  Yes you can find some of the best things not at full price! My open-toed flats are from Urban Outfitters.  They are black and go with just about anything at the moment, great buy!  The silver bangle I am wearing has become one of my jewelry must-haves.  It has a small braided detail on it; I found it among some other items in my mom's jewelry box.  Never doubt your mother's jewelry box, that place can be filled with treasure envied by pirates.  It can be the "X" on the map of style.  My other bracelet, or cuff, rather is from Forever21 and for me is a statement piece.  My rings that I am wearing are ones that I wear everyday with whatever I am wearing.  My earrings are from Urban Outfitters and they have a turquoise and copper look to them, I like them A LOT.  

My makeup today was minimal, so that my eye makeup wouldn't seem too over-the-top.  Instead of wearing foundation, I just used a little bit of concealer here and there.  I used a bright pink blush, and a coral-y lipstick.  For my eyes I decided to try something different, because I generally NEVER wear eyeliner.  I just winged it out for a cat-eye effect and finished off with my favorite mascara EVER, Rimmel's ScandalEyes black mascara!

I promise my fall look book is on its way! Until then..

Love XO 

Trend Report ∙ Bright Eyes

Hello Suzies,

EEEEEP!! I'm so psyched to do this post, I hope you enjoy!

 Final Look

To begin, I use an oil astringent to rid my face of excess oils that, under the makeup, may cause it to move around and smear more easily.  I just pour some on a cotton ball and wipe my entire face with it.  Next, I apply my foundation!  Recently I have been using the Clinique Acne Solutions in the color fresh neutral.  I don't exactly have a problem with breaking out but I like this acne formula in the summer in particular, because it has salicylic acid in it and my skin tends to be more oily in the summer.  So this keeps my face dry and dewy instead of shiny and wet looking.  

I then contour my face using bronzer, I use the light/medium shade in the Almost Bronzer by Clinique.  I lightly outline my face, then make a fish face and brush the bronzer into the indented parts of my cheeks.  It may sound silly, but it is a GREAT way to contour you cheeks!  Next up is BLUSH!  My cheeks tend to blush quite a lot naturally, but I still apply a little bit.  In the summer I like to use a melon-y color, I'm wearing Limited Edition: Sweet Melon by Maybelline.  I got this a while ago so they may not sell it anymore but SURELY they have a similar shade!  Just apply that to the apples of your cheeks.  The "apples" of your cheeks are the chubby part of your cheeks when you smile, just beneath your eyes.

The Trend:

Bright Eyes

 So this trend has been floating around for a while now and I finally decided to take a swing at it.  Now I know this is on the mild side, but it was my first time, what can I say?  You can definitely go a more dramatic route if you please.  I used the color Sparkling Sage by Clinique and a bright electric blue shade from one of the e.l.f pallets.  I blended the two together and lined my bottom lash line with it.  Then, in the inner corner of my eye I blended in a shimmery white pigment to brighten my eyes a bit more.  After priming my lid, I dusted on a matte off-white shadow and blended a bit more of the Sparkling Sage in my crease and outer corners. 

 I applied a couple of coats of Benefit's They're Real! mascara, filled in my eyebrows with a coffee bean colored eye shadow, and applied a coat of my trusty Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in shade 12. Et voila, you have a stylish , trendy makeup look to go with the outfit of your liking!    

I hope you liked reading this just as much as i enjoyed writing it! Happy July!!

Love XO

OOTD

Hello Suzies,

"I rock a lot of polka dots, okay." -Jess Day

Shoes-ModCloth

Mascara-Benefit'sThey'reReal!  Eyeliner-MaybellineStiletto  Eyeshadow-Forever21  Lipstick-Rimmel KateMoss12

Earrings-Forever21  Sunnies-RayBan  Dress-Target  Belt-Posh


I absolutely love clothes.  I hope you don't take that materialistically, because I really don't mean it like that. I am extremely blessed when it comes to having the capabilities to buy clothes that I want!  This sweet little dress came from the ever lovely Target.  Target is a great place to find mod pieces for a good price.  This dress is very versatile and can be worn in any season.  This winter I styled it with a chunky yellow necklace, black tights, and sneaker wedges.  My shoes are from ModCloth. ModCloth, ModCloth, ModCloth what am I going to do with you?  When I look at their website I fall in love with everthing I lay my eyes on.  The site is quite girly and quirky and has a little bit of everything for everyone.  The belt is just a skinny suede-ish belt with silver accents.  I actually think this belt came with a shirt I bought from  a shop in Nashville called Posh.  I always have a little spark of fashion envy when I walk into this shop because it is fairly pricey, but the clearence room -yes, I said ROOM- is incredible.  So that's wear I do my shopping in there!  My accessories came from various places like Forever21, Macy's, and my moms jewelry box.
Love XO