Friday, June 24, 2011

3 Ways to Style a Denim Jacket!

Denim isn't only a classic on jeans. Denim jackets are also in fashion as well, and it is a very easy trend to style. I will show you three different looks with a denim jacket. Hope you enjoy! :)

My denim jacket is from hollister. It is a medium wash, and the design is pretty simple. It is a bit cropped. Also, there is an adorable crystal flower pin to add a glam touch to the jacket.



This first outfit consists of another trend, which is bodycon skirts. This outfit is a ladylike and girly look, but is still very comfy. Under the denim jacket is a navy longsleeve thermal henley(with crystal buttons for a bit of bling) with a cute lace trim from abercrombie. The skirt is also from abercrombie, and it is a navy and white striped bodycon jersey skirt(so cute and comfy!) This outfit is appropriate for so many events, and the denim jacket adds a unique twist to the classic look.



The next outfit is definetely a very casual, tomboy like look. Under the denim jacket is a basic white v neck tee from forever21(OMG these are only $4.50). This complements the jacket in such a cute way when worn. To tone down the look military green cropped boyfriend pants from abercrombie is worn. This look is super cute with sneakers, to complete the "rolled out of bed", but still chic look.


The last outfit is a bit fancier, but versatile for many occasions just like the first outfit. This is a more basic outfit that would look nice with flats. A black Diesel dress with a light blue trim along the side is worn under the denim jacket. This is a bit mix and matched, but a black dress look amazing with anything, truth is.
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-ally

Sunday, June 12, 2011

All About Hair: My Favorite Products

Current Hair Routine. Here's my Pathway to Shiny, Beautiful Hair!

One thing every girl wants is to have silky-soft, glowing, hair. In the summer, the sun could definitely cause frizz and split ends, and swimming in chlorine could also damage to hair as well. Though, using these products could help your hair remain beautiful. I use these products on my hair all the time, and I have been using this hair routine for quite a while. These products could turn out to be a bit pricey, but they work wonders for your hair and definitely make a difference.


1. Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo(about 15-17 dollars) is the moisturizer made for your hair. It will  make hair a lot shinier and when I get out of the shower, I find my hair to feel much softer. Hair looks healthier and frizz is tamed. If you want shiny, soft, hair without frizz, this is the shampoo for you. Even better, only a small amount is required so the shampoo lasts a very long time.

2. Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Treatment(about 13-15 dollars) is my go-to conditioner and always detangles hair. Again, it is worth the expensive price because less is more, just like the shampoo. This shampoo noticeably fixes split ends and makes hair texture much smoother and makes hair softer and shinier. Works wonders with the Instant Moisture Shampoo(see above).

3. Ouidad Shine Glaze Serum(20 dollars) is my favorite serum, even with the not-so-pretty price. It is a fantastic serum for hair which will leave hair feeling shiny, not sticky or overgelled. The serum is amazing for scrunching hair, and my hair has bigger, thicker, but natural  waves after using this product. I recommend this product if you want smooth, shiny, and natural waves while preventing static cling. This product is avaliable at Ouidad salons and Sephora.

How does my hair routine with these products work out, girl?
Directions: In the shower, rub shampoo on hands and massage through scalp and hair. Gently run fingers through hair to detangle.Rinse off thoroughly with water and continue to massage hair. Then, use a penny sized amount of conditioner and run through ends of hair and massage the conditioner into hair as well. Rinse well. Once you are out of the shower, apply serum to damp hair. There are two ways that I use to apply the serum. The first way is recommended in the bottle, rub serum on your palms, and scrunch. Or you can put serum on fingers and wrap some strands of hair around your finger. Do this a few times, each time with different strands.(this method works better).

Where to Buy?
I bought the Paul Mitchell Products at Ulta. They have good promotions there often, so look out! The shine serum was from sephora.





Saturday, June 4, 2011

LOVE: Korres Pomegrante Lip Butter

I recently got some spare cash and decided to spend it on a well-known product of Korres. This is their lip butter in Pomegrante, a beautiful, sheer coral. It's only $12, and this will add a perfect pop of sheer color to cheeks as well(bold cheeks are so in ). The other colors of lip butter available is Guava(clear), Jasmine(light pink), Mango(deeper orange-coral), quince(cranberry), plum(berry-plum), pomegrante(coral<3),and wild rose(red).
I found myself falling in love with these lip butters because while they are so pigmented, they are really moisturizing without adding excess oil to your skin, and they are so versatile-an amazing tinted lip balm and cream blush! I love multi-tasking products especially for those quick mornings(pretty much every day for me) where you don't have time for a full face or for travelling, due to the compact packaging. Also, these lip butters last quite a while on both lips and cheeks, and even though there isn't too much product only a small amount is needed for a large punch of color. On lips it's like a lip stain with a moisturizing shea butter lip balm and on cheeks a cream blush. The coral color is perfect for summer and looks gorgeous over naturally tanned or bronzed skin. This is also a more everyday alternative to the orange lip trend this summer as well.

Even better, this product is all natural. The yummy fragrance is not synthetic like many other products, and Sephora put its all-natural seal on this product. <3

Have you tried Korres Lip butters? Tell me what you think!
*these are not my pictures.
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