some people are born fashionistas, the rest of us just need a little help
I follow some really cool people on twitter and just the other day, I got a link to this really cool blog post about homemade facials. I enjoyed reading it so much that I wanted to share it with you guys. I got it from this super cute blog, Simplistic Chic and I encourage you to check it out further after you read this post. It’s a great blog about living well naturally, which is something I’m a big fan of.
Honey Facial * (do not use this if you are allergic to eggs!)
Blemished Skin Mask
I think I will try the Blemished Skin Mask first. In addition to my weekly at-home steam treatments, I plan on getting to my goal of having beautiful skin again! Wish me luck!!
It’s been super cold lately (even in those places where cold is anything below 50 degrees) and I had a thought about something that is a part of my daily routine. I realized that it’s a low cost way for ladies (and guys) to stave off those dry skin blues when the weather gets cold.
This is something I do year round because I have dry, sensitive skin. I suffer from all sorts of lovely dry skin conditions, even when it’s warm outside so moisture is something I always have to keep in mind.
When I finish my shower, before I dry off, I put baby oil on my skin. Then I pat my skin dry. After my skin is dry, I put on body lotion.
This one small thing helps to keep my skin moist and soft year round. You don’t have to put on a whole lot of baby oil for it to make a difference. For some reason, putting it on while your skin is still damp allows the oil to seep in more thoroughly than if you do it while your skin is dry.
In the winter time, when the temperatures outside drop and the temperatures inside go up due to the heat being on, I may switch to baby oil gel. The thicker formula helps. Either way, the baby oil keeps my skin soft and cuts down on the dryness.
One thing I’ve learned is that fashion is about more than just wearing the right clothes, makeup and accessories. If your outfit is fly but your skin is flaky, that’s just not fabulous.
I hope my little tip helps.
Hello all you Clueless Fashionistas out there! I hope everyone who’s in the US had a lovely Thanksgiving and everyone else in other countries is having a lovely November.
Today is the all too famous, sometimes infamous, Black Friday. Some of you may already be out shopping, but for those of you who haven’t ventured out yet, I wanted to share some twitter accounts of people that you should check out before you head out.
If you’re not on twitter, it’s fine. I’m sending the entire address so you can visit their page directly but if you are on twitter, I suggest you give these people a follow.
Black Friday Ads- http://twitter.com/BFAds
TGI- http://twitter.com/tgiblackfriday
Black Friday FM- http://twitter.com/blackfriday_fm
I hope you find some great deals out there today.
Happy Shopping!!
Ok ladies, it’s officially March. The clocks have sprung up (way too early in my opinion) and those of you that observe lent are doing so. I know there are some of you still dealing with snow storms and very cold weather, but it is definitely time to start preparing for the spring/summer wardrobe changes. Shoes will soon be going from boots to sandals and we will start shedding those layers and wearing less.
I do realize that many of you have stopped doing the regular mani/pedi trips that become par for the course during the warmer months. Actually, I slow up on my mani/pedi trips some as well. With wearing boots and gloves, those things don’t seem as important as staying warm and cozy in the winter. However, this can be a bit of an issue when you finally do re-enter the nail salon after several months of no mani/pedis. The good thing about our hands is that even when we’re not doing a regular manicure, we still maintain them because they’re always visible. Actually some of you may still get a regular manicure even in the fall/winter months. I know some people (I’m guilty of it as well) do the whole mani/pedi thing as a package deal so when you stop doing one, you stop doing the other.
Well although I haven’t seen the inside of a nail salon in a few months, I still want my feet to be well maintained. I know what can happen when the pedicures stop and I didn’t want to deal with that this winter. I know many of you have seen the infomercials about the Ped Egg and how it makes horribly dry feet look lovely and smooth. I was a skeptic myself but after trying many different products, I decided to plunk down the $10 and give the Ped Egg a try.
Initially, it gave decent results but nothing mind blowing. But as I used it more, I started to get more comfortable with it and realized that it was a really cool product. Now it won’t instantly transform your cracked, dry feet into smooth, pedicured toes, but it will cut down on the dry skin buildup if you use it regularly. When I first got it, I used it every so often but not very regularly. Then one day I saw the commercial and decided to be more diligent with it. Now I use it at least once a week to keep my winter feet more sandal friendly.
Now my feet are looking pretty good. They don’t look like I’ve been to a salon but they also don’t look salon starved. I highly recommend that you visit your local Walgreen’s or other retailer and pick up a Ped Egg. You can order them online as well. It definitely isn’t a pedicure replacement but it can extend the life of one. Plus, when you do finally return to the nail salon, the technicians won’t look at you with a raised eyebrow or ask “It’s been a while hasn’t it?”
Let’s start getting those feet summer ready! For more information about Ped Egg (please forgive the informercial feel to their website), visit their website www.pedegg.com
Hi out there. I hope everyone is managing to stay warm in this burst of cold weather. I notice that it’s cold almost everywhere. I realize that cold is relative but 50 degrees in Miami is considered cold.
Well I am going to be introducing a new segment to further help us Clueless Fashionistas. I realize that all the advice and tips in the world aren’t helpful if you can’t put them into action. One of the best ways that a fashionista can be in action is by shopping. So I decided to create a section where I offer different shopping tips and advice for you to implement along with the other fashion and beauty tips I hope you’ve come to expect and enjoy.
The shopping tips won’t be strictly about clothes and shoes because I think that fashion is a holistic thing. It applies to your external as well as your internal. To be truly fashionable, you must be beautiful outside and inside. This means that you need to not only wear great fitting clothes that compliment you but you should also be as healthy as you can be mentally and physically.
So stay tuned for some great shopping tips and advice. I spend my time looking out for best practices in shopping and I can’t wait to share them with you. Also, since I want this to be a two way dialogue, please send me any questions, tips or advice that you have about shopping as well. I would love to feature my readers in the blog. Although I keep my ear to the ground about things, I cannot cover all bases all the time so please shoot me a message.
It’s October and we’re rapidly approaching the holidays, which means festive holiday parties. If you want to pump up your holiday look, try adding false eyelashes. Long, luxurious lashes will definitely make your eyes pop, but if you’re like me, you may be a bit intimidated by how to properly apply them so that they don’t fall off or look crazy. I have scoured the youtube video library and found one that I thought would be good for us eyelash novices. It could also provide some fresh insight for the eyelash pros. This will not be the last eyelash video that I post because I’ve noticed that the proper application of eyelashes is a process that can always be amended. Check out this eyelash video and start practicing with eyelash application now so that you will be a confident eyelash applier in time for that first holiday party.
In this video, the lady recommends a mascara called Hypnosis and advises against waterproof mascara. I’ve never used Hypnosis so if you decide to try it, please let me know how it works. Also, I like waterproof mascara because it doesn’t run and with a good eye makeup remover towelette, it will come off nicely. I personally prefer the Target brand makeup remover towelettes. They’re reasonably priced and work really well in removing eye makeup, which is what I wear most often. Ok, back to the video. Enjoy!
A cool trend that I have seen for the fall is the wearing of velvet. This is a great fabric to incorporate into your wardrobe as the weather gets cooler. It can give you a cool, hipster vibe when worn properly. Velvet can be worn by practically anyone, if it’s done minimally and tastefully.
One thing you should never do is wear head to toe velvet or anything similar. If more than 50% of your outfit is velvet, you’re overdoing it. Too much velvet can look costumey. Another thing you should shy away from is pairing velvet with other strong fabrics. Velvet will stand out in your outfit but if you pair it with something too sparkly, shiny or satiny, it could come across like you are overdoing it. Now, it is possible to pair velvet with a strong fabric but unless you can pull it off with extreme confidence, I wouldn’t suggest it.
There are a few ways you can incorporate velvet into your wardrobe, especially if you’ve never worn it before and you’re hesitant about it.
1. As a hair piece. A cute velvet headband or bow can be a cute addition to your outfit without making you feel like you’re doing too much.
2. As a velvet blazer or jacket. This is my favorite way to wear velvet. A cute, burgundy velvet blazer can make a simple jeans and t-shirt outfit look more pulled together and chic, especially in cooler weather. You can throw a velvet blazer over your favorite shift dress and add some extra class to your look without trying too hard.
3. As a pair of pants. This look is definitely for the more daring but it can also look really cool. When you pair some nice velvet pants with a simple shirt and a few basic accessories, you can have a great look for the office.
Really, velvet is a great fabric to wear when incorporated in small doses. As the dog days of summer pass us by, we are going to need some ways to blend our summer wardrobe with the fall one and velvet is a great way to do that. So take the plunge…go out and buy a piece of velvet to add to your wardrobe. Any doubts? Send me your questions and concerns.
As we enter gracefully (yeah right…dog days of summer…it’s freakin hot and rainy!) into the fall, demure jewelry is starting to become popular, however big, bright accessories are still in vogue. Although I’m not a big fan of wearing really large jewelry, I’ve seen it worn really well.
The main thing to do is try it on in the store. Don’t walk out of the store with that awesome, big blue necklace without at least holding it up to yourself in front of a mirror. Make sure that large accessory compliments you. For example, if you are a small person, you may want to delve lightly into the world of large accessories. Stick with large earrings or a large ring and ease slowly into the large necklaces. However on the flip side, if you are a woman that possess larger assets, you may want to be careful with large accessories as well. A big, huge necklace resting on top of big, huge breasts can be distracting and not look very cute. This goes for really big earrings as well. Unless you are a drag queen, let’s try hard to leave the overly flashy, drag queen look to those fellas (ladies) that know how to work it so well.
So with the big jewelry trend, take your time. Make sure that large, fabulous accessory compliments you and brings out the best in you and your outfit. Don’t ever be dwarfed by your jewelry.
Earlier this year as I watched the trend reports, I noticed something. Florals were making a resurgence. Now, florals have actually never really gone anywhere but they have been most likely reserved for the prim and proper types who wear pearls and knee length skirts. However this summer, florals were showing up on dresses, shoes, purses and accessories. I have never been a big fan of florals (I’m not that much of a girly girl…I own one strand of pearls and I’ve worn it as a belt before) but I do think it’s a pretty trend that can go well into the fall. If you aren’t a big flower person like me, there are some ways you can work the florals into your wardrobe. If you are a girly girl who loves floral patterns, then you should definitely dive head first into the fashion garden!
1. Accessories. Flower accessories are a great way to ease your way into florals. You can always do the now classic Carrie Bradshaw flower pin or even a flower in your hair if you’re feeling flirty. If you don’t want to pin a flower on your chest or in your hair, go for a flower ring or a necklace with a floral theme. It will be a great way to add some “cuteness” to your outfit without going overboard.
2. Shoes. A pair of all black pumps with a flower print on it is a very sexy and edgy way to add some floral to your wardrobe. As a shoe maniac, I have been looking for some hot black, floral pumps. If you’re not into the edgy pumps, you can go with shoes that have a flower detail like a rose bud on the front or maybe a smaller flower pattern.
3. Dresses. As I mentioned in my Sex and the City blog, dresses are a great way to spice up your wardrobe. Want more spice? Go for a cute dress with a floral pattern! If you’re not a big flower person, go for the dresses with a large pattern. If you love flowers, you can go for all types of patterns: big or small.
4. Purses. Bright, colorful purses are a great way to add a splash of color to an outfit, especially if you prefer to wear more basic solid colors. Look for a cute bag with a floral design or detail. Toss it over your shoulder and go!
So there you go. A few ways you can add some flowers to your day without having to stop by a garden or flower shop. If you have any suggestions or tips on ways you’ve introduced flowers to your wardrobe, send me a comment. Oh and as promised, here is a picture of my floor length mirror. Still waiting on yours!
I am a jean lover. I have always been the quintessential t-shirt and jeans girl. As I got older, I figured out other ways to maintain my t-shirt and jean status while looking cuter and sexier (more about that later). I will talk about jeans a lot here so get ready.
Today I was checking my email and looked at one of the many fashion related newsletters that I receive weekly. Stylebakery is a wonderful resource for the fashion minded person. Their articles are always very straight forward and easy to understand. Here is an article that I got from them about jeans. It’s a great guide to the different types of jeans and which ones look good on which type of person. (Hint: skinny jeans are NOT for everyone) Check it out. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, feel free to comment and I will find the answers that you seek.
http://www.stylebakery.com/style-recipes/the_ultimate_guide_to_this_seasons_hottest_jeans.html
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