High-waisted pants have made a major comeback in even just this past year alone. There was even a popular song out in 2k14 mentioning them. Fashion blogs all over tumblr and pinterest posts are/were plastered with what could be said as Summer's hottest pop look coming seemingly out of nowhere.
Are high-waisted pants just a summer trend with shorts of the style? Certainly not. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, high-waisted jeans! They flatter almost every body shape! With such a high rise, it can help suck in unwanted "pudginess" (which is my favorite thing about them) and can give you a long looking body. To show off your sometimes up to triple-button fly, girls have been tucking their shirt in partially to their high-waisted pants and are able to wear those crop tops without fear with high-waisted shorts in the summer months.
This trend of the high-waisted bottoms seems to coincide with the overall trend in pop culture of vintage that is surfacing. Antique shops are getting busy and one of the eerie cool things sometimes you can find an outfit in a store or on a pinterest modern fashion board that would show incredibly strong resemblance to an outfit you would see in a photograph from the ninteen-fifties, find in a decades museum display, or in an antique shop.
Personally, I am a fan of the vintage trend. Most things are stylish, classic, and modest. The thing I admire most about vintage clothing like button-up cardigan sweaters, babydoll dresses, and circle skirts, is that they show off and celebrate femininity without having to basically expose the parts of your body that make you feminine.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Going Out Of Business
The store known as Deb is going out of business. There is a Deb in my local mall as well as an online store. Currently, the online store only serves as store locator, as all their clothing has been shipped to their stores.
So, far this sounds like a downer all around. In some parts it is; the store is very popular in the fall and spring for Homecoming and Prom because of their variety of formal dresses. They also cater to a larger audience of teenage girls as they offer regular and plus sizes in trendy everyday clothing.
The thing that is most disappointing about this situation is that the whole entire company is shutting down and products won't even be available online. It would have made sense as to why the location in our area was closing because it had a lot of competition in the same mall. Rue 21 and Maurice's sell the same types of clothing and are directly across the Deb store in the mall. With the only thing setting them apart being their formal dresses, it would have been understandable as to why it would not be able to stay afloat.
The positive that comes out of the store going out of business, is that they must get rid of as much stock as they can. This means sales and discounts like no other. Most of the time, when clothes are discounted at these rates, the clothes can be out of season. The store has no choice but to discount the already in season clothes if they have any hope of making profit.
If you're wondering, I got two new pairs of jeans, a cardigan sweater, two pullover sweaters, and a dress. This only cost me about one hundred dollars. Normally, that would have cost somewhere between two hundred and three hundred dollars. I was able to purchase in-season and ready to wear items that I would not have normally purchased at the original ticketed price.
Since this doesn't happen often, it is always a great move for your wardrobe when you take advantage of going out of business sales.
So, far this sounds like a downer all around. In some parts it is; the store is very popular in the fall and spring for Homecoming and Prom because of their variety of formal dresses. They also cater to a larger audience of teenage girls as they offer regular and plus sizes in trendy everyday clothing.
The thing that is most disappointing about this situation is that the whole entire company is shutting down and products won't even be available online. It would have made sense as to why the location in our area was closing because it had a lot of competition in the same mall. Rue 21 and Maurice's sell the same types of clothing and are directly across the Deb store in the mall. With the only thing setting them apart being their formal dresses, it would have been understandable as to why it would not be able to stay afloat.
The positive that comes out of the store going out of business, is that they must get rid of as much stock as they can. This means sales and discounts like no other. Most of the time, when clothes are discounted at these rates, the clothes can be out of season. The store has no choice but to discount the already in season clothes if they have any hope of making profit.
If you're wondering, I got two new pairs of jeans, a cardigan sweater, two pullover sweaters, and a dress. This only cost me about one hundred dollars. Normally, that would have cost somewhere between two hundred and three hundred dollars. I was able to purchase in-season and ready to wear items that I would not have normally purchased at the original ticketed price.
Since this doesn't happen often, it is always a great move for your wardrobe when you take advantage of going out of business sales.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Sally Hansen's "Miracle Gel" Polish- Truly a miracle
The amount of nail polish available on the market today could probably fill an entire ocean. And with all these new innovations in creative nail art and technology, how do we ever know what's good and what's not so good? I can share with you a nail polish that is definitely a front runner for one of the better nail polishes out there. This polish is called "Miracle Gel" by Sally Hansen.
Miracle Gel is a gel-based polish which is becoming increasingly popular over the regular liquid nail polish. The best part about it Miracle Gel and what makes it stand out from the rest of the gel polishes is that unlike most gel polishes, it doesn't require a UV light. The problem most people have with gel nail polishes is the fact that you have to have a UV light to set the polishes. This means either going to the salon, or buying a home kit including a UV lamp which can get pretty expensive. Miracle Gel sets without the UV light- automatically cutting close to twenty dollars off the price of getting your nails done.
The polish costs $7.99 a bottle, which is a very fair price. Some high-end brands like OPI and Essie cost that much or more for a bottle of polish that isn't even gel based. If you're starting off, you're going to have to buy your chosen color and the top coat. For an initial price of $16, the end product is incredibly impressive. The company's website says up to 14 days of wearing, but who actually believes what the companies say about how long a product lasts? I personally have found that I can wear this polish for a week or beyond with only minor chips. This is including the fact that I do dishes a lot at work which can incredibly shorten the wearing length of your manicure. I have yet to find a nail polish that can give me better results.
The application is quick and simple. It only requires two coats of the color of your choosing and one coat of the top coat. No base coat needed! The polish and brush is really nice because it is smooth and a little thicker than regular polish. I've even found that for whatever reason, the drying time seems to be a lot faster than other polishes.
The colors that it is available in are quite contemporary and vast. I personally have 4: A fashionable lavender-like purple, a coral/red, a light aqua-blue, and a mint green. I already have 4 shades and I've only just discovered the product a couple months ago- that surely says something of how great of a product it is.
Miracle Gel ranks high in qualities of variety, price, and ease of application, There's almost no reason not for you to try it.
Miracle Gel is a gel-based polish which is becoming increasingly popular over the regular liquid nail polish. The best part about it Miracle Gel and what makes it stand out from the rest of the gel polishes is that unlike most gel polishes, it doesn't require a UV light. The problem most people have with gel nail polishes is the fact that you have to have a UV light to set the polishes. This means either going to the salon, or buying a home kit including a UV lamp which can get pretty expensive. Miracle Gel sets without the UV light- automatically cutting close to twenty dollars off the price of getting your nails done.
The polish costs $7.99 a bottle, which is a very fair price. Some high-end brands like OPI and Essie cost that much or more for a bottle of polish that isn't even gel based. If you're starting off, you're going to have to buy your chosen color and the top coat. For an initial price of $16, the end product is incredibly impressive. The company's website says up to 14 days of wearing, but who actually believes what the companies say about how long a product lasts? I personally have found that I can wear this polish for a week or beyond with only minor chips. This is including the fact that I do dishes a lot at work which can incredibly shorten the wearing length of your manicure. I have yet to find a nail polish that can give me better results.
The application is quick and simple. It only requires two coats of the color of your choosing and one coat of the top coat. No base coat needed! The polish and brush is really nice because it is smooth and a little thicker than regular polish. I've even found that for whatever reason, the drying time seems to be a lot faster than other polishes.
The colors that it is available in are quite contemporary and vast. I personally have 4: A fashionable lavender-like purple, a coral/red, a light aqua-blue, and a mint green. I already have 4 shades and I've only just discovered the product a couple months ago- that surely says something of how great of a product it is.
Miracle Gel ranks high in qualities of variety, price, and ease of application, There's almost no reason not for you to try it.
Lip Color
Lip color can accent a person's natural facial features, give flair to a makeup look or outfit, or be a way to express personality. It helps if you pick a color that is "your color". This usually means it compliments your skin tone and/or your lip shape. There are plenty of lip colors sold everywhere from high-end places like Sephora, Ulta, and cosmetics counters at department stores, as well as more common places like Target, CVS pharamcy, or Forever 21. The evidence of their popularity can certainly be found in fashion magazines, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
People with thinner or average shaped lips and porcelain or light complexions usually pull off the more bold and vibrant colors more easily; colors like bright or crazy reds, oranges, pinks, and purples. People with olive skin tones usually look better with more natural tones like peaches, pale pinks, and browns. People with very dark or tan skin tones are well complimented with deep colors like plums and dark purples, dark browns, and deep and dark reds.
The bigger or fuller your lips are, the less they tend to need a lot of lip color. If this is your, clear and pale glosses and balms are a good way to go if you still want to wear lip products. (in fact, balms are good for anyone- no matter if they're clear or pigmented, as it is most important to always keep your lips hydrated).
A good time to use an especially bold or bright lip color is when the rest of your makeup is more toned down. Another good time to bust out that tube of crazy color is when your outfit might just need that extra little pop of color to top it off.
Lip color should not be left in the dust behind all the new trends in eye shadows and eyeliners, but should be taken into some discretion. It's totally okay to try that bold cherry red once in a while for fun, but not all colors are for everyone. Take into consideration the above tips for the perfect compliment to your ensemble.
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People with thinner or average shaped lips and porcelain or light complexions usually pull off the more bold and vibrant colors more easily; colors like bright or crazy reds, oranges, pinks, and purples. People with olive skin tones usually look better with more natural tones like peaches, pale pinks, and browns. People with very dark or tan skin tones are well complimented with deep colors like plums and dark purples, dark browns, and deep and dark reds.
The bigger or fuller your lips are, the less they tend to need a lot of lip color. If this is your, clear and pale glosses and balms are a good way to go if you still want to wear lip products. (in fact, balms are good for anyone- no matter if they're clear or pigmented, as it is most important to always keep your lips hydrated).
A good time to use an especially bold or bright lip color is when the rest of your makeup is more toned down. Another good time to bust out that tube of crazy color is when your outfit might just need that extra little pop of color to top it off.
Lip color should not be left in the dust behind all the new trends in eye shadows and eyeliners, but should be taken into some discretion. It's totally okay to try that bold cherry red once in a while for fun, but not all colors are for everyone. Take into consideration the above tips for the perfect compliment to your ensemble.
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Madi loves "Stay Matte"
I started wearing makeup daily when I was fourteen years old. I am now seventeen years old. You could probably fill a whole display shelf at a store with all the bottles, tubes, and compacts of foundations I've used. My favorite is my current foundation I use called "Stay Matte" by Rimmel London. I use the liquid and powder foundation together. The liquid foundation comes in a tube and the powder comes in a pressed powder compact.
The thing that is really great about just the packaging of the liquid is that it comes in a tube rather than a glass bottle like a lot of liquid foundations. Because it's in a tube, it's easier to get every last bit. Imagine if your toothpaste came in a glass bottle. It would be really frustrating and difficult to get any toothpaste on your toothbrush. Because of the fact that it is in a tube, the consistency is naturally thicker (almost like the mini containers of sour cream you get at fast food restaurants or school lunches). In my opinion when it comes to foundation, the thicker the better. This allows it to be spread out further and it does a better job of covering acne, acne scars, and clogged pores.The products are called "Stay Matte" because they are long lasting and doesn't give a shiny or oily appearance.
I like the powder because it is a long-lasting pressed powder. I prefer pressed powder over loose powder because it lasts longer after each use because you don't use as much each time. Loose powder has the tendency to look "cakey".
If you're tired of your current foundation or looking for what to try next, look to Rimmel London's "Stay Matte" for the reasonably priced "no mess, no fuss" makeup for your skin.
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The thing that is really great about just the packaging of the liquid is that it comes in a tube rather than a glass bottle like a lot of liquid foundations. Because it's in a tube, it's easier to get every last bit. Imagine if your toothpaste came in a glass bottle. It would be really frustrating and difficult to get any toothpaste on your toothbrush. Because of the fact that it is in a tube, the consistency is naturally thicker (almost like the mini containers of sour cream you get at fast food restaurants or school lunches). In my opinion when it comes to foundation, the thicker the better. This allows it to be spread out further and it does a better job of covering acne, acne scars, and clogged pores.The products are called "Stay Matte" because they are long lasting and doesn't give a shiny or oily appearance.
I like the powder because it is a long-lasting pressed powder. I prefer pressed powder over loose powder because it lasts longer after each use because you don't use as much each time. Loose powder has the tendency to look "cakey".
If you're tired of your current foundation or looking for what to try next, look to Rimmel London's "Stay Matte" for the reasonably priced "no mess, no fuss" makeup for your skin.
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Cords
Recently I purchased a pair of corduroy pants from Old Navy. Corduroy pants or "cords" are making a comeback in popular fashion since its last popularity boom in the 1980s. There are many properties cords have that make them highly desirable. They're comfortable, functional, and just about as classic as jeans. You can find cords in just about any color you can find a blouse or shirt these days. They can also be found in practically any cut or fit that you can find denim jeans in. I managed to snag my cords at $13 but the main reason they were so cheap is because someone returned them to the store from online so they were half off. This means that the original price was less than thirty dollars which is fairly reasonable. This makes cords the perfect garment to add to your winter wardrobe.
I recommend Old Navy for cords as they are well priced.
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I recommend Old Navy for cords as they are well priced.
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Exfoliation and Moisturization
Winter is officially upon us whether we like it or not. Even if it's not snowing wherever you live, the air is definitely lacking humidity and moisture. All of this causes our skin and lips to be rough, dry, flaky, chapped, and altogether uncomfortable. What's the solution? Exfoliation and moisturization. Exfoliation, for those that don't know, is getting rid of the top layers of your skin that is just dead skin. This leaves the new, heathy, and unexposed layer of soft skin. Your next step is to moisturize. You can do this by using some type of moisturizer like a lotion for example. This hydrates your skin and keeps it healthy for as long as possible until it's time to exfoliate again.
To exfoliate is easier than one might think. A simple scrub with something abrasive is all you really need. "Exfoliating beads" are in a lot of face and body washes these days but even sugar in a homemade sugar scrub will do. A recipe for a sugar scrub can be as simple as two cups of sugar (for exfoliation), one third of a cup of olive,almond, or coconut oil (for moisture and consistency), and two tablespoons of lemon juice (for scent and refreshment).
To use a sugar scrub, apply in circular motions with moderate force before using your razor when shaving your legs. After you shave, the dead skin should be gone and your legs should feel smooth and hairless like a baby's bottom. A lip sugar scrub can be used similarly, just without shaving. Make the proportions three or four tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of oil, a teaspoon of honey, and a drop of vanilla.
Even though the oil has moisturized your skin, still remember to apply a moisturizer like a lotion, body butter, or balm. This will extend the effects of this process.
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