Classic Looks: Stripes

Hey fellow bloggers! Long time no blog, I know. My excuse is that I have been on vacation in South Korea to visit family. I had an amazing time! Had TONS of yummy food, went sightseeing, and definetely shopping! I also have been loving the look of stripes these days. It is a classic and very effortless trend. I will be showing you 5 Back-to-school simple, but stylish outfits involving strpes.

This first look I am modeling consists of a yellow and white longsleeve v-neck shirt from Abercrombie. Neon stripes add a pop of color to the outfit. Under the top I am wearing a light blue ombre striped tank from Aeropostale. The stripes are smaller, but they compliment the bolder neon stripes in the longsleeve tee well. For jeans I am wearing light wash Abercrombie skinny tie-dye jeans. The tie-dye print is very subtle, so it matches bolder prints and is good for everyday wear. This a very casual, but cute look that I love for fall.


This next look is suitable for summer and early fall. This is a very nautical look, as it has red, white, and blue. The cardigan was purchased at a little boutique called A Land in Korea. It is a light white cardigan with navy blue stripes and a bold red stripe across the bottom. The cardigan is the statement piece of the outfit, and it is worn with a basic ensemble of a navy blue cami(Hollister) and short denim shorts(Abercrombie). I also would pair it with a whimsical and cute headband. The headband shown(do u see it?) is a navy blue headband with a cute studded bow from Nordstrom. This is the perfect nautical outfit.

This outfit incorprates another trend, which is mixing prints. The top is a slub white and blue v neck tee from Abercrombie(they have great deals on tees, about $10-$20 during sales). To "mismatch" it is a blue floral bodycon skirt from Hollister. This outfit looks cute with flats or sneakers for a casual look. The tips for mismatched patterns is that the patterns should be in a similar color palette. The top has white stripes, and the skirt has hints of white. This makes the mismatched lookchic this fall, and incorprates stripes very well.

This next outfit consists of a gray palette. The sweater  is from Forever21, and has light gray/rose heathered and beige stripes. It has a loose, cropped fit. With crop tops, skinny jeans/jeggings are a good option. So I matched the sweater with dark gray jeggings from Hollister. These are super form flattering, and Hollister is currently having a 50% sale on all jeans! This outfit looks super cute tucked under boots, and it is perfect for fall.

The last outfit(well, just a dress) is clearly the most basic and effortless one of the five. This outfit consists of a dress from Aerie. This dress has a relaxed, slightly loose fit and I usually wear it over a white tank. It has thin white stripes on a rich blue. There is a ropelike string to adjust the waist area. The dress looks somewhat like a henley tee dress-this is very in. I love this dress alone for now, and with a jacket and leggings for fall.

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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!
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Summer FAshion, Beauty, Random Tips!

Just some tips for Summer. Who's excited for break? i sure am. i am also super xcited for memorial day. so let's stay fit and fab this summer! :)
1. Stuck on what to wear? A light jersey dress will be your BFF. Dresses are perfect for cooling off on a hot day, over your bathing suit, or with a cardigan to a formal dinner. There are so many amazing styles for dresses, and Juicy Couture and Forever21 has a lot of the latest trends and abstract prints. Another cute style of dresses is a style that looks as if you're wearing a tank and a skirt(these are commonly found at Abercrombie). I like to pair dresses with a small pendant necklace for a classic look.
2. Try making smoothies. There are so many fruit that is ripest at the summer. My favorite smoothie consists of some frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, as well as organic reduced-fat milk and strawberry kefir. I don't recommend adding sugar, but if you do i would go for brown sugar(much more natural that white granulated sugar!). For parties, smoothies are a hit and jazz up your drink by putting a strawberry on the rim of a glass cup!
3. Choose sorbet over ice cream. Sorbet has about half the calories of ice cream, and they are packed with summer's juciest fruit, and some sorbets have some Vitamin C. Sorbet also tastes great with fresh fruit topped, and i love haagen daas strawberry sorbet because of the little strawberry chunks in it.
4. Ditch the powder, get the blotting paper. In the summer, you definitely don't want to cake on many layers of makeup, so for a fresher and more natural look, use blotting papers to control oil. I also love using these papers to get out excess sweat in sports, and removes excess oil after eating a large meal as well :)
5. When you go to the beach, actually SWIM(playing in the pool doesn't count). Since it's way to hot to go for a long jog, swimming is the next best option for burning off calories and staying fit this summer. Before dinnertime I usually go to my local pool and swim about ten times around the pool using freestyle or backstroke, and it also helps me cool off on a hot day as well.
6. SPF is sooo important. Ouch. Sunburns. For face, buy a daily moisturizer or foundation that has an spf of at least 15, as this will definitely help prevent environmental damage and sunburns. For body, I suggest using an SPF 35 or above, and reapply if necessary(I like Neutrogena and Banana Boat)
7. Make a summer playlist and check out Hulu.Bored? IT's the perfect time to try some new music. I originally wasn't a fan of rap and alternative, but now i love those music! Branch out of only listening to certain artists or styles-if you want to try some new songs, watch GLEE! :) If you totally miss your favorite TV show, check out hulu. it lets you watch an episode again-score!
8. Sneakers-for summer? Nike has a new, affordable summer collection of sneaker flats(i have a purple one), and in 100 degree weather(yes) i wore them. My feel felt as if I wasn't wearing shoes, and the bold colors and lightweight fabric gives the shoe a modern, trendier look. Here's a picture and link:http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nike-tenkay-slip-sneaker/3123520?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=1862
9. Try a tankini. If you have outgrown one-pieces, but are not into showier bikinis, tankinis are perfect. Tankinis have a longer top, but the bottom is just like a bikini's. I would recommend juicy couture and victoria's secret. Also, don't be afraid to mismatch swimsuits, just as long as the top and bottom have a similar color.
10. Neon nails are IN this SUMMER. An amazing way to make a statement in a classy way this summer is going for bright colors. Mint green, purple, pink, blue, you name it! I love Sally Hansen's HD Nail polish collection for it's amazing pigmentation and eye-catching colors(i have a blog post on this-yay!)

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Glee, please air your show again! I am literally counting the days till it premieres again with da super bowl episode! And I love sam and quinn together<3 and I hope finn can find a new girl
i'm a huge gleek,btw.
love,ally

Make a Statement ON Nails!

I love wearing neon, but I always wondered how to do it without looking like a clown.The solution is easy!-on your nails! Just don't go overboard with shapes and designs on the nail. For example, trade a boring navy for a bright blue with subtle shimmer for a casual yet chic look. Yellow is a color that will last all season, and a sparkly top coat will definetely glam it up(I might get one from Sephora by OPI as my Lancome one is all out and discontinued! :'O). Pink is a fresh, girly color that is great if you don't want too bold of a color and has a sweet, candy-like touch. There are so many more options as well... sky blue, deep green, stop-sign reds,etc...but I like blue, pink, and yellow the best for now:) I reccomend the new Sally Hansen HD nail collection is affordable at $6 per polish(which i'm OBSESSED WITH!) or some of the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, which is only $2.60. But beware, this collection isn't as pigmented and has a bit less product, so I usually just go for the HD collection. Hope ya enjoyed! Comment, and PLEASE follow! Love u ppl<3-ally

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BRonze isn't only on the cheeks.

hey guys, what's upp? right now i am SO craving some bronze on your lips. It looks elegant and classy if pulled off the right way, and minimal makeup on other areas is needed, so its SUPERquick! Since the power of a black smokey eye or electric blue tropical eyes could be demeaning and take a long time, bronze lips can be toned down. I am loving it with clear gloss, and swipe the stick on your bottom lip quickly,
and rub your lips together. That will give the right amount of color-DON'T put lipstick on your top lip unless you're using a rather sheer color, like nude or light pink. Right now I love my Estee Lauder Lipstick in Tiger Eye. Bronze lips give lots of effect to lips without looking like a clown.

Top 6 Lip Products of the Moment! :)

Hey everyone!! Today I'm telling you my top 5 lip products...fo'now.  Btw i was gonna do a review on my favorite lip collection, liplicious but most of the glosses i have r discontinued cuz i got them at the outlet:(...but 2 of the glosses ARE liplicious.btw, liplicious is the lip gloss line from bath and body works!

Anyways, liplicious lipglosses come in different shades and yummy-smelling flavors, and they are $7.

First lipgloss(this one is probs discontinued but you CAN get it at the outlet i think..) is Hot Cakes from Bath and Body Work's liplicious collection.  First Impression: Smells like a fresh, sugary pastry with powdered sugar. YUM:D Color is s taupe color with subtle pink and golden-brown sparkles. It's highly pigmented, and I like to use it when i'm dashing out the door and I don't have time for a full lip look, yet I want beautiful, shiny lips.

The next lipgloss is also from Bath and Body Works's Liplicious collection, and it is Cotton Candy, a sheer lipgloss. Cotton Candy is a super-sheer, pale pink with lots of small, crystal-like glitters all over and makes the perfect shimmery top coat to your lipstick. It smells super sugary, like candy and I love this lipgloss! It gives a pale, natural yet glam flush that I heart.

 

The next lipgloss is from Jouer Cosmetics, and the color is breeze, which is the "perfect pink" for me-it's a super-pigmented berry pink with lots of hints of gold.  If you put it on, it is super-shiny and non-stick while adding a nice, princess-like girly pink while the gold adds a glamorous touch. I would wear this lipgloss alone with my favorite jeans and blazer, and I'm good to go! :D

The next lip product is the Wet n'wild mega last lipstick in "bare it all", i believe, or shade 902C. Seriously, the perfect nude lip this lipstick gives, and for only $3 is STEALING. It even has a smooth, moisturizng application. Tip: Don't apply too much, as your lips might look a bit "ghastly" and apply a shimmering topcoat. Though, 2 thin strokes on the lower lip and blending makes the nude lip well in seconds too. This is love and lasts actually pretty long, too if you stay away from too much food. BTW it's found at drugstores and supermarkets.

The next product is a lipliner from MAC in the color "cranberry", and it's their traditional lip pencil. Another discontinued product(sob), because this was purchased very recently at my local Cosmetics Company Outlet, and you could get it probably at beauty outlets as well. The color is exactly what the label says-cranberry. It has a matte finish with no sparkles, and glides on easily when you get accustomed to it. It looks very natural and is a versatile color that adds the extra definition to lips under your lipstick. Seriously, you could do ANY shade of lipstick and it matches well with the liner, because it's fairly smudgeable but only in a good way. It's about $13 regulary, and at CCO's it is about $9.25. Great shade for starters in makeup and adds the extra "oomph" to lips.

The last lip product I'm about to show you is a lip butter from The Body Shop. I have the flavor Passion Fruit. There is no color to the product except for a sheer mauve in the packaging, and it smells like HEAVEN- it smells like sugary fruit salad with lots of PAssionfruit juice that always makes my mouth water. It is your savior for dry, chapped lips in the winter. BEfore I apply my lipstick when going to school, I apply this lip butter and soon my lips feel silky smooth with out the bumps from chapped lips, and not even Chap Stick works like this. It is about eight dollars, and it acts fast, locking  mega moisture into the lips.

What did I get for Xmas?

Hey guys, I am going 2 be a fashion/beauty blogger:) "hauls", fashion tips, beauty tutorials, tips, updates...u can find here! Hope you'll follow:D

 Now...what did i get this year?

1. Clinique Lip gloss and mascara duo-it looks like the picture below, but the lipgloss I got is long last lipwear in Black Honey, one of their best-selling colors! Unfortunately,.I have irrititations to mascara:( But the lipgloss can give a subtle lip look perfect for everyday and very portable packaging for travel.:D

2. Clinique City Block-this product's main purpose is sunscreen and a "day cream" but it has so many uses! It has a sheer tint which can give your skin a flawless finish, and it can be used as a tinted moisturizer for girls who need very little to no coverage. Also, it primes your makeup as well!-double-duty:) i'm gonna use this product religiously.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion, 50 ML size-this is a classic favorite that so many people have raved about! Now that I'm almost finished using my Epvonia Skincare routine, time to Use Clinique's 3-step! Yay! This product was also described by CLinique as a "drink for your skin" BTW i used type 1, very dry to dry for the most moisture possible-i don't have oily skin...

4. Clinique Happy Heart Perfume!-This perfume has a bright, cheerful floral scent that smells fresh and playful:) i spritzed it for a wonderland of warmth and springtime. it always will give me a happy heart" whenever i wear this perfume as well as a pick-me-up on tired days! Also the pretty pink bottle is just irresistable.

5. Juicy Couture Headband-a must-have accessory! super-cute with the glam ribbon-like embellishment and the faded gold color has an antique twist, while the silver rhinestones on the bow make it the sweetest gift i got! Sorry for the horrible pictures on webcam, it's much cuter in real life...

6. Juicy Couture Gold Initial Necklace in "A:Such  a sweet and simple delicate to wear for everyday! These simple charm necklaces by Juicy Couture has really been my obsession these days, and it has an elegant, timeless, and sophisticated feel.

7. 3 $10 itunes gift card and a $25 itunes gift card

8. Wanted black patent leather flats-a chic and sophistated piece that could be worn to holiday parties as well as to school with jeggings. trend report: patent leather is in now, and the little gold studs around the flat addds a glam edge. Black is also a timeless color, and black flats are musts for any girl! :)

9. $100 :D-i gotta go shopping soon

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