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Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts

Sunday, July 22, 2012

How to Style Animal Prints!

   One trend that's been going on for a while is animal prints, and you see them almost everywhere you go. In jewelry, shoes, clothing, even home decor. There's nothing I love more than a cute pair of leopard flats, or a set of animal print bangles. I have put together three ways to dress up and dress down a piece of animal print clothing. 
    On the far left, I have put together a night out look. A jet black 3/4 sleeve, form fitting dress goes perfect with the simple leopard flats. To give it a more dressed up look I added a set of gold and black bangles with one chunky leopard bangle. This is perfect for a night out with the girls, or if you're still in school, a homecoming dance. 
    In the middle, I have put together a summer day look. I used a no sleeved, two pocket, cream button up top and paired it with a comfy leopard short. Simple brown or gold sandals will make this perfect for a walk in the mall or on the beach. 
    On the right, I cooperated jeans and a more laid back look. A short sleeved, abstract zebra print top on some darker washed jeans gives off a put together school look. A pair of light blue toms is comfy and a perfect pop of color to this outfit. Throw over a blue cardigan for a more chilly day.
Do you like animal print? What's your favorite kind, and how do you wear it?

Products shown& prices:
Religion dress 3/4 Sleeve($29)
Leopard Bangle Set Wetseal($11)
Cheetah Ballet Flats Target($15)
Joie Balsa Top($128)
Leopard Shorts by Oh My Love Topshop($50)
Steve Madden Suttle Sandal($60)
Black and White Zebra Print Tank Top($25) sheinside.com
J BRAND Low rise jean ($210) farfetch.com
Toms Blue Canvas Classic ($44)

**Some of the more expensive products can be easily duped. Comment below if you'd like me to find some bargains! (:









Saturday, July 21, 2012

Mega Plush VS. Colossal Volume

   One of my favorite brand of mascara's has always been Mabeline. I purchased the Colossal Volume mascara and it was my favorite for the past winter and spring. Now, just recently I purchased the Mega Plush Volume mascara and I believe it has stole my heart. Both of these mascaras are fantastic but give a little bit of a different look. They have different formulations which would make sense for the different product pay off. (See chart below.)

The Colossal Volume brush on the left, Mega Plush on the right.
The Colossal Volume brush has many thick, small bristles that allow amzing volume payoff. The Mega Plush brush is a larger, more flimsy brush that allows long, flexible, full lashes. 



Friday, July 20, 2012

Hmm, This.. or That?


Makeup!
Blush or bronzer: Blush
Lip gloss or lipstick: Lipgloss definetly 
Eye liner or mascara: Mascara
foundation or concealer: Concealer
Neutral or color eye shadow: That's tough, but I'd say color.
Pressed or loose eye shadows: Pressed
Brushes or sponges: Brushes indeed

Nails!
OPI or china glaze:OPI
Long or short: Longer than short but not crazy long. 
Acrylic or natural: Natural
Brights or darks: I'd say brights
Flower or no flower:No flower

Body!
Perfume or body splash: That's hard! Perfume. 
Lotion or body butter: Lotion 
Body wash or soap: I love Philosophy body wash.. So body wash.
Lush or other bath company: Lush!
 
Fashion!
Jeans or sweat pants: Jeans
Long sleeve of short: That's crazy to have an answer for.. Short I guess.
Dresses or skirts: Dresses
Stripes or plaid: Stripes
Flip flops or sandals: Sandals!
Scarves or hats: Scarves times a billion.
Studs or dangly earrings: Studs
Necklaces or bracelets: Bracelets.
Heels or flats: SO hard..Heels.
Cowboy boots or riding boots: Cowboy boots. 
Jacket or hoodie: Hoodie. 
Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe: Forever 21 yes yes yes!
Abercombie or Hollister: Hollister
Saks 5th or Nordstrom: Nordstrom

Hair!
Curly or straight straight: Curls!
Bun or ponytail ponytail: Buns are adorable. (:
Bobby pins or butterfly clips: Hahahah, butterfly clips, very cute. Bobby pins!
Hair spray or gel: Hair spray
Long or short: Looong
Light or dark: Dark
Side sweep bangs or full bangs: Side sweep.
Up or down: Down

Random!
Rain or shine: Shine (:
Summer or winter: Summer
Fall or spring: Fall!
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
East coast or west coast: East Coast 


Now, I tag YOU! Go do this tag too. I'd love to read your results. ♥


Healthy and Tasty: Smartfood Selects

..What? Did I say healthy AND tasty? Yupp, that's right. This has been my ultimate favorite go to snack this week. I purchased this at my local grocery store in the organic section. At first I was like "Ehh, I don't know about this." But when I tried it, oh my goodness. It is so good! You really get the flavor too, it's not bland at all. One big bag is 4 servings(64 puffs each), I was surprised. This whole bag has lasted me at least 6 servings! I don't feel guilty at all after eating it. It's all natural ingredients and 160 calories per serving if it gets divided into four. This is perfect for when you want a salty treat but don't necessarily want the after math of grabbing the chip bag. Thought I'd share! ♥