Top Fashion Trends of 2013!

2013 is coming to an end and I must say it was a fashion filled year.  So why not recap what was trending in 2013 shall we!:

Powder Pink Outerwear

 

Fur

 

Plaid/Tartan

 

 

Fabric Blocking

 

Luxe Leather

 

Molten Metallic

 

The Beanie

 

Leopard Print

 

Pinstripes

 

Boot-Sandal

 

Over The Knee Boot

 

Turtlenecks

 

Peplum

 

High-Waisted Stone Washed Jeans

 

Shades of Green (Pantone's color of the year)

 

Slouchy Pants

 

Statement Outerwear

 

Folk-Inspired Pieces

 

Rounded Shoulders

 

Statement Sunglasses

 

Fringe

 

Flats and Low heels

 

Grunge

 

Military

 



 Even though we are saying bye to 2013, hopefully these trends will stay around for the new year to come!

credits: http://www.elle.com/fashion/fall-2013-fashion-trends
             http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2013/02/fall-2013-most-wearable-fashion-trends#slide=7
             http://dailyemerald.com/2013/12/29/a-roundup-of-the-top-fashion-trends-of-2013/

 



OOTD 12/28/2013

Hey guys just wanted to share my #OOTD from last night attending the "Fashion's Night Out" event at the Coliseum. Met some wonderful people, saw some great products, and had a good time!!! Sweater and necklace from Forever 21, skirt and clutch from H&M, pumps from Macy's

DIY-Purse Organizer

Ok guys so I just came upstairs from my basement and a dilemma occurred to me...I have too many purses.  Now I would say I have about 15-20 purses, and just bought two clutches yesterday...so yea I'm not helping the situation.  Right now my babies are stored away in bins in my basement to keep them out of the way, especially since I am in the process of moving out in a couple of months.  So I thought to myself "where can I find a purse organizer?"  Well instead of buying one, why not make one?  I hurried off to YouTube and found this great, and hilarious DIY video on how to make your own purse hangers on a budget.  I am going to try this once I actually do move, but I wanted to share it with you all just in case someone is going through the same problem I am now, and hopefully you have another option as oppose to buying an expensive organizer that probably isn't that cute.  Enjoy and let me know what you guys think!

2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Hey guys if you're like me, you didn't get to catch this years Victoria;s Secret Fashion Show.  Well you're in luck, sit back, pop some popcorn, and click the play button and see this year's show in full, enjoy!

Fashion Talk Starting Jan. 5th!

OOTD

Hey guys happy Sunday!!! First and foremost it's my bday yay me!!! Big 22!!! Just wanted to share my OOTN of my last night festivities, dress courtesy of Pink Basis, shoes courtesy of Just Fab, jewelry courtesy of Forever 21, and my new glasses courtesy of Glasses USA. More posts coming this week, enjoy your Sunday!!!

Beauty: Skincare Practice for Better Skin

Have you ever wondered why your skin doesn't look as flawless as it once did? Are you doing all that you should be doing to see those results? The answer is most likely no. Most people with beautiful skin will tell you they don't do anything to it or put anything on it. This may be true for a select few individuals with genetically "good" skin, meaning they rarely ever get pimples or blemishes. But for the rest of us this is merely not the case. It has been trial and error when it comes to finding the perfect product to include in my skincare regimen. I have finally found a skincare regimen that works for me and it took quite some time. Of course this routine changes with the seasons as I find that my skin needs more moisture in the winter and more SPF protection in the summer. So, what do I do? Throughout the years I have had a few struggles with my skin causing a love/hate relationship with it. It was only about six months ago when my skin began to look its best. My morning routine consisted of washing my face with Cetaphil (I can't remember the name but it was directed towards people with oily skin and has a purple top, it was pricey for a face wash costing about $15), I then followed up with a Cetaphil moisturizer with a sunscreen. My nightly routine was a bit different. I washed my face with black soap and then exfoliated with a homemade facial, which included honey, sugar, and lemon. I would leave this exfoliator on my face for about two hours (not on purpose...I would get distracted by doing my homework). After I exfoliated I applied my retinol night cream and used Ambi Fade Cream to lessen the dark spots I had from previous blemishes. I was also exercising, drinking lots of water, and on a healthy diet. My skin never looked so good and I never got so many compliments from it. I was truly glowing! The honey, sugar, and lemon concoction provided a glow and helped fade my blemishes (lemon-citric acid) magnificently. Now, the retinoid is a product that is prescribed but you can get this over the counter as well. I suggest you go get your hands on this stuff and immediately include this in your nightly routine! Retinol creams have Vitamin A in them and this works by increasing cell turnover which will unclog pores, brighten skin, even/smooth out discoloration, and make skin softer. I have been using this stuff for awhile and I saw these results in only a matter of weeks. I never had a breakout leave a mark that stayed on my face for more than a couple of days. My skincare routine includes ingredients that specifically target skin discoloration and breakouts. More importantly I stuck to my skin routine regularly and incorporated products that I felt my face would benefit from. It's possible for everyone to have beautiful skin and with these guidelines you will accomplish just that. I will include the products I used in my skincare regimen but please remember what works for me may not work for you so this is just something to get an idea of what you may need to do.

PRODUCTS:
 1) AMBI Fade Cream
 2) Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil-Control foam wash
 3) Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil-Control Moisturizer
 4) Black Soap
 5) Retinoid (I use prescribed but you can use over the counter as well)

December Hair Challenge!

Hey ladies!

It's officially winter and your hair is probably going through it more than you know. The harsh winds and cold climate makes it difficult for our hair to retain any moisture. I'm introducing a challenge for those wanting to utilize protective styles and essential oils! This is an important way to retain length and keep your hair healthy through these upcoming months. Although their is no prize for this challenge the true satisfaction will come from witnessing the growth you have accumulated through these simple steps. Here are the rules, you are certainly welcome to bend them in order to fit your hair's needs:

-NO HEAT!!!!!
-deep condition 3x a week (I prefer henna or Elasta QP)
-protective styling (bantu knots, twist outs, braids, sew-ins...etc.)
-sealing your ends at night with an essential oil (olive, argan, castor, almond, jojoba, coconut, etc.)
-multivitamins or biotin (hair & skin directed....remember to drink a full glass of water as your body adjusts or else you'll experience breakouts, start out with a low strength and build your way up to see how your body reacts).
-log your journey with pictures or a written description for reference.

Are you ready to see your hair's maximum potential? What are you waiting for?! GET STARTED!

Happy Hair Days and Good Luck! :)