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Hi there!
The other day, I was watching an episode of The Wendy Williams Show. I’m a big fan of her show! But I digress…
I was watching the show and she was discussing Fall Accessory Trends with Life and Style Magazine Editor-At-Large, Dawn Yanek. I got out my paper and pad and made a list to share with you guys. As the weather gets cooler, this is a great time to start incorporating some trends into our wardrobe using accessories. Winter accessories are easier to incorporate because there are more of them. In the winter, you can wear scarves, hats and gloves in addition to earrings, rings, belts and purses. Check out the fall fashion accessory trends and be on the lookout for another series of “How do I wear that trend?” for further assistance.
This fall statement pieces are going to be hot. Here is a list of pieces to be on the look out for when you do your fall accessory shopping:
1. Clutches
2. Purses with hardware on them
3. Statement necklaces
4. Art deco jewelry
5. Embellishments on shoes
6. Color suede shoes
7. Animal print shoes
8. Embellished outerwear
9. Infinity scarves
I will go into more detail about each trend in the next series of How can I wear that trend, but if you want more insight, please feel free to post a question on this post.
I am a subscriber and fan of Palacinka Beauty Blog, which features a variety of beauty product reviews. Well, I will be featuring some of the beauty product reviews on Clueless Fashionista. I found one review on a product that I’m a big fan of, tinted moisturizer. Now I haven’t tried the one reviewed here but I definitely plan to check it out. If you are looking for a way to retain your summer glow in the winter, check out the review below.
www.palacinka.com/2009/10/beauty-find-protectint-spf-30-oil-free.html
Enjoy!
Hi!
There is a lot of planning and organizing going on behind the scenes here at Clueless Fashionista. I’ve made some changes to the look of the blog and I will be adding some new segments in the coming weeks.
One segment I’d like to start running is a beauty product review segment. I haven’t found a cute name for it just yet but I will when the time comes. If any of you are interested in joining my beauty panel, send me a message through the contact page.
I hope all of you are enjoying the weather change and starting to wear your lovely fall boots and sweaters!
If you take a look at the sidebar of Clueless Fashionista, you will notice a badge saying “Shop It To Me Trendsetter“. Clueless Fashionista is a member of the Shop It To Me Trendsetters and as such, I get information about cool contests being featured on the website www.shopittome.com.
I saw this one and thought it would be a great way to introduce you to some popular clothing brands while giving you the opportunity to win a Marc Jacobs accessory. Here are the contest details:
1. Join Shop It To Me. Click the picture below and sign up to be a member. It’s free and you’ll love all of the bargains that will come to your email inbox from them once a week.
2. Leave a comment on the Shop It To Me blog post listing your favorite brand from each match up, #1 – 4. The blog post to vote on will be posted every Monday. Here’s the link to this week’s blog: http://blog.shopittome.com/2009/09/21/battle-of-the-brands-heats-up-with-round-2/
3. For an extra entry: Follow Shop It To Me on Twitter.com, if you’re not doing so already, and tweet this sentence: Just entered the @ShopItToMe Marc Jacobs giveaway at http://bit.ly/cRnt9 #ShopItToMe
4. Make sure your vote is in by this Friday, 9/25 at 5 pm PST
And that’s it! It’s an easy contest to enter and Marc Jacobs is a wonderful designer. I would suggest you take this opportunity and do a web search for each designer listed in order to learn a little bit more about them. This is a great way for you to learn about hot designers with different design aesthetics and what makes them hot while having the opportunity to win some free accessories. It’s a win/win!
Happy voting!
This is a trend that I don’t have any direct experience with so I decided to share a video from the lovely folks over at About.com. If you’ve never checked out that site, it’s like an expert portal to a whole host of topics. In fact, you can subscribe to the different channels and receive email updates and everything. But before you go web surfing, take a moment and check out this video on how to wear a bright red lip. It’s fairly simple and I would suggest you follow these steps to keep your bright, red pout looking neat and clean.
Also, as fall is swiftly approaching, this video tutorial can be used for any bright, bold lip stick color. Don’t be afraid to brighten up your lips on smooth on a bold color. Just follow these tips to ensure that your lips stay clean and polished through out the day.
http://video.about.com/makeup/Red-Lipstick-Tips.htm
Smooches!
Hi there fellow Clueless Fashionistas!
I’ve been on a bit of an unplanned hiatus but I’m back now. As you can see, I’ve made some updates to the website. Let me know your thoughts. I’m working on making the site look cleaner and more streamlined. Ok, now back to the trends.
I don’t have long eye lashes or thick eye brows. As a kid, I would see people with long, thick lashes and feel envious. I’m not a hairy person (which is helpful when it comes to shaving my legs, but I digress) and I knew that I would never possess those lovely lashes. However, as an adult, I discovered fake lashes (quite some time after models and drag queens but better late than never). I put some on last year at Halloween. If you want to see the picture, visit my post, Halloween Follow Up.
Well it took some getting used to, but once I did, I relished in finally being able to enjoy thick, long eye lashes. Here are some ways to delve into this trend.
1. Wear them as a part of an outfit or costume. Halloween is coming up. If you take your new, long lashes out for a spin to a Halloween party, you won’t feel so odd wearing them.
2. Wear some of the shorter, more conservative lashes. You don’t have to go all out with the long, vampy lashes right away. Ease into them by getting some of the short ones first. If you go to Walmart or Target, check their makeup section, you should find some lashes in various lengths. Go for the shorties.
3. Wear them around the house. Choose a day when you have no intention of going out. Put on the lashes and wear them all day. By the end of the day, you should be at least slightly more used to them.
I hope these tips help. If you need more help, check out this post called Eyelashes! It has a tutorial on how to apply false lashes. If you take any pictures with your new lashes, please share them with me. I’d love to feature you rockin your lashes on Clueless Fashionista.
Hi there!
I know it’s been a bit of time since I last posted. Things have been very busy but I’m still keeping my ear to the ground looking for fashion and beauty tips that I can share with you. While I’ve been doing that, I was given the opportunity to write a guest blog post on the ShopItToMe blog. Below is a link to the post I wrote about maxi dresses and transitioning them from summer to fall. I’m a new fan of the loose, flow-y dresses. Check it out and make sure you click the first link and join ShopItToMe. It’s a free site that offers shopping aid to all of your bargain hungry shoppers!
http://blog.shopittome.com/2009/07/23/take-a-maxi-dress-from-summer-to-fall
Ok, you’ve read the title and you might have considered not even reading this post. You may be thinking, “Bright eyeshadow? I don’t want to go around looking like a clown!”
Well stop that thinking right now. You know that I don’t recommend anything that would have you looking like a clown of any type. When people think about bright makeup of any kind, they often think of drawing attention to themselves or trying to be seen. While it is true that bright makeup will make you stand out, there are ways to wear it so that you stand out for all the right reasons.
If you don’t currently own any brightly colored eyeshadow, make a quick run to your drugstore and stop by the Wet N Wild area of the makeup aisle and find the brightest color that works best with your skin type. I would suggest going for a bright version of any colors you have at home. If you’re unsure about your skin type and choosing colors, check back for blog posts on those topics. Otherwise, if you’re fair skinned, go for a bright blue and if you have a darker complexion, go for a bright green.
Now that you have a bright color, go home and practice! Don’t just throw the color on and go out in public with it, take some time in front of your bathroom mirror to figure out the best way to wear this color. The great thing about eyeshadow is that you can wear a little or a lot. If you’re wary about the color, start small. Below is a link to post I wrote about how to apply eye shadow for every day wear. It talks about the best way to incorporate three colors. I would suggest you follow this video using neutral colors for the base color and the last color. Then use the bright color for the second color. Make sure you wipe off the brush before you blend and you will be all set to go!
Here is the link to the post. The Wonders of Eye Shadow
Good luck and happy shadowing!
Purple is one of the hot colors right now. It’s been hot since last fall. I saw it everywhere when I visited Italy, especially Milan. If you want to participate in the purple trend this summer, one great way is by wearing lilac eyeshadow. By definition, lilac is a light purplish color. I know some of you may be afraid to try out light colored eye shadow. I used to be. I would summon up visions of the 70’s when women wore freakishly light eye makeup and not want to attempt that look myself. But I’ve learned that light colored eye color can be a nice hint of color to compliment your eyes. If you want to experiment with lilac eyeshadow, here is a video showing you how to apply it. It’s a video by Makeup Geek. She refers to primer, which I am a strong supporter of. I currently use Bare Escentuals Eye Primer, which works wonders. She is also using loose shadow, which is a bit more advanced, but the technique is the same for shadow in the pot as well.
Enjoy the video and even if you don’t wear lilac eyeshadow, I implore you to try wearing eye shadow in general. It’s a great way to enhance your eyes and add a new dimension to your look.
Make sure you visit her website at www.makeupgeek.com for more makeup tutorials.
The smokey eye has been popular for quite some time. It does add quite the sexy allure when your eyes are properly smoked. Typically it’s a look saved for a more high glam look when you’re going out on the town or to a formal event. With the spring makeup trends, it’s become something that can be worn in other situations. By making the smokey eye, soft, you can put it on during the day without it being overwhelming. This is great for us ladies that may be intimidated by the smokey eye thinking it’s too dramatic. Rather than doing the smokey eye with dark colors like plums, black and browns, make it softer by using grays, taupe and pinks. You can do it using the softer colors that are ideal for the warmer months. I’ve already posted an instructional video showing you how to do a smokey eye. Check out the post. It’s very helpful. I’ve done a smokey eye using it and it turned out nicely.
So to recap. Take a look at the video. Instead of using dark colors, use lighter softer colors and practice smoking your eye! I’d love to receive some pictures of successful soft smokey eyes. Please share!
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