From June to December . . . Also a Music Post!

The last time that this blog was ever updated was in June. Quite a lot of time has passed since then, but nevertheless, this blog is still running. Even though it's been a while since there has been a blog post, we will not abandon the blog!

Anyways, the other half of this post will be about music. I've been loving Lorde's music the past few months. She's a 17 year old singer from New Zealand and have you heard she's been nominated for a few Grammy's? 17 years old and already nominated for a few Grammy's!? That's awesome!

Ella Yelich-O'Connor known by her stage name "Lorde"
 

Her music's cool and I love her makeup in the "Royals" music video. Her makeup is simple yet pretty: she has winged eyeliner, metallic gray eye shadow, and a pale pink lip color.

I love her makeup in the "Royals" music video!


Her song "Royals" is good, but some of my favorite songs by her are "Team" and "Buzzcut Season" and "400 Lux".

Check out her song "Team":

 

and "Buzzcut Season" :

 

 

and "400 Lux":

 

 

and check out all her other songs too!

~Written by S

YouTube: LuxyHair, EverythingLuxy, MimiIkonn, and RealLeyla

From the title, you can see that there are many YouTube usernames and they're actually all related! Anyways, these are some of my favorite YouTube channels!

LuxyHair primarily focuses on hair tutorials and is run by sisters Mimi and Leyla. They have lots of hair tutorials that are really informative and easy to follow. If you're in need of a hairstyle for any occasion, visit LuxyHair! Here's some cool hair tutorials:

 

 

 

 

EverythingLuxy was created by Mimi and Leyla as an extension to LuxyHair. It features outfit of the day videos, makeup tutorials, and miscellaneous videos on healthy food recipes and travel. So, here's an outfit of the day video, a travel vlog, and a recipe video:

 





 

 

 

MimiIkonn is Mimi's own YouTube channel that focuses on fashion, trends, and fashion DIY videos.

 

 

 

 

RealLeyla is Leyla's own YouTube channel where she covers topics on fashion and beauty and features some vlogs. She also features healthy recipe videos and has another channel (getfitwithleyla) that is dedicated to all things related to health and fitness.

 

 



 

So, what do you think of any of these YouTube channels? And who are some of your favorite YouTubers?

 

 ~S



DIY Facial Scrub

Hello everyone! Today I thought about writing a DIY post, so here it is!

For anyone who wants to start using more natural skincare products, why not create your own? This scrub is super easy to make and I think it can be used for almost any skin type. I have sensitive skin with the occasional blemishes and this facial scrub is not harsh on my skin at all.

Sugar Facial Scrub

4-6 tablespoons of raw sugar

2 tablespoons of olive oil

Mix the sugar and olive oil together thoroughly. And that's your all-natural facial scrub! You can store it in any jar or container.

Sugar is a great exfoliator that cleanses the skin and it scrubs away any dead skin cells. The olive oil adds lots moisture!

 

Written by S

It's that time of year . . .

 

 

Summer has finally arrived! But what should I wear you ask? no worries, here are some great runway-inspired ideas that are sure to make you want to ditch that funky floral T-shirt and make your sunny vacay as fabulous as ever!

 

                                                                1. Embellishment.

 

Whether it's beading, sequins, gems or glitter, its been all over the runways and always catches the eye. Embellishment never fails to make an outfit more fun and is adjustable to your liking. A little kapow glittering under the sun never hurt anyone so lets all make a resolution to dare to wear more embellishment this summer! We'll call it "bedazzle chic":):)

 

   

 

 

                                                                     2. Watercolors

 

Watercolors would normally be a spring pick for me but it works for summer too! Watercolors are definitely a softer, more under spoken way to wear bold colors and can be worn with or without jewelry. I would suggest watercolor patterns as a warm put-together daytime look.

 

 

 

 

                                                                 3. Simple + statement

 

I must confess that I have become absolutely obsessed with bib necklaces and large statement jewelry. I think they look particularly amazing paired with simple outfits and since it's easier to simplify your look during the summer, I would say to definitely chunky up your jewelry. I would love to see this very simple summer/spring 2011 Alexander Wang worn with this large Indian style necklace to the right. 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           4. White

 

The white on white look has been trending on the runways a lot this summer and I love it! White on white is so fabulous and classic and very easy to accessorize. It's great for summer whether it's a busy day for you or you're feeling more layed back. White is very wearable, works on all skin tones and all body types.   

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       5. Natural

 

This season, Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Chloe and Herve Leger are just some of the names that are going bare on the runway. Natural tones, natural hair, natural makeup is in. Less is more and fashionistas everywhere are putting on less and less makeup, giving their hair a tousle and heading out the door. This summer try wearing your hair natural, putting on a dab of moisturizer for a dewy glow, some tinted lip balm and you're ready to go. A natural face brings more attention to your fabulous outfit and let's your inner beauty shine.

 

 

 

 

                                                                    6. Holographic

 

Rihanna's doing it and so can you! This retro pattern is so fun to play with, wear it on your shoes, your shirts, pants you name it! holographic clothes are sure to make a statement this summer so find yourself a holographic bikini and werrrk it gurrl.  

 

 

 

                                                                        7. Bold Nails

 

A little burst of flava at the beach will surely make the mermaids jealous. That party on your toes will be the life of the dance floor so mix it up don't be scared go bold on the nails!

 

 

 

                                                                     8. Cray sunnies

 

Summer fashion should be all about having fun and trying out new things so yes, grab that pair of cray sunnies and do it Gaga style...

 

 

 

                                                                   9. Long and flowy

 

It's time to drop the jersey maxi skirt ladies! Below is my favorite dress on the planet, the solid blue Peter Som worn by Lea Michele. It looks great on the runway but you can see that its built for shorter girls like Lea because it looks more amazing on her than it does on the model! Long and flowy dresses such as these two are perfect for summer and always have been:)

 

 

 

                                                                 10. Tropical prints

 

Tropical prints are very resort and have just come back into style and it's stunning and also fun. Things with pineapples, fruits, palm trees and flowers are must-wears this summer. 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                               11. Strappy sandals

 

Who can go wrong with a great pair of sandals? Gladiators or heels, Aquazurra or Wang, let your feet breathe this summer in a sassy strappy sandal with a tang.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. Crop Tops

 

This may sound incredibly cliché but crop tops are trending and for some women, belly button space is the answer to feeling the summer spirit! But oh be careful, without the proper styling, a crop top can turn out to be anything but classy. Just remember, if your bottoms aren't high waisted when wearing a crop top, make sure that it does not go further up than just above your bellybutton. Crop tops are obviously short so keep your bottoms long, long skirts and pants with a crop top is definitely the way to go. If you do decide to go with a shorter skirt or pant, make sure that the crop top meets your belly button or below.

 

 

 

 

 

 Hopefully this was helpful at picking out your summer wardrobe we love to help our readers and share our thoughts on seasonal fashions!

 

-G :):)

 

 

 

 

Models Off Duty: Liu Wen's Style

Liu Wen is a 25 year old Chinese model born on January 27, 1988. She's modeled for so many designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, etc. She also has impeccable style which she has described as "tomboyish, vintage, and comfortable".
 

                

  

  

  

     

   

   

              What do you think of Liu Wen's style? I absolutely love it!

     ~S

Describe Your Style

What you prefer to wear does say a lot about your own personal fashion style. I guess my style is mostly classic. But, I myself, do not consider my style to fall under one category or label of fashion, style, etc. My go-to outfit would be bootcut jeans, white sneakers, a long flowy cardigan, and a striped t-shirt. Maybe I'll add a bright colored scarf for a pop of color. Sometimes you'll find me wearing studded gladiator sandals or floral oxfords or a cute flowy dress. After seeing people's style around school, around town, in fashion magazines, etc I have concluded these are some main style categories: Classic, Girly, Vintage, Boho, Edgy, and Eclectic.

CLASSIC- A classic style includes pieces that are timeless and usually don't ever go out of style. Think a beige trench coat, stripes, collared shirts, bootcut jeans, pearls, etc. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge or Princess Kate (as we like to call her) is the perfect example of classic style.

 

GIRLY- Think pink, lots of pink. Also lots of heels, high waisted skirts, floral, etc. Ariana Grande comes to mind when I think of girly fashion. She has the cutest outfits on the red carpet.

 

     

VINTAGE- Zooey Deschanel. I think her style is the definition of vintage fashion. Also, Alexa Chung's style is vintage too. Vintage style basically is made up of clothing pieces with the style of past decades.

BOHO - Nicole Richie. Vanessa Hudgens. These celebrities have great style and their outfits pretty much define what Boho style is.

 

EDGY- Those with edgy style are not afraid to take risks and effortlessly rock a leather jacket. If you had to ask me who has edgy style, I would definitely say the Coco Rocha.

 

                            

ECLECTIC- Someone with eclectic style has variety in their style. One day they might dress girly and the next they dress up more edgy in a leather jacket. Beyoncé definitely has eclectic style.

        

             

         

           So how would you describe your style?

            Written by S