2017 Nail Trends

Spring is the time of year to revamp your wardrobe and start introducing some fresh new trends. The easiest way to start doing this is through your nails! The traditional pastel hues is always a safe bet if you can’t decide what to do with them but I’m going to share some new colors and designs that I’ve started to see popping up.

black stripe nails

This trend of minimalism is going to be seen quite a bit this spring as the concept has been working it’s way into fashion over the past year or so. The simple black design is a great contrast to the expected light and pretty nails usually seen during this time of year. The minimalism of this design helps keep it spring appropriate while still keeping a bit of edge to the look.

star nails

This negative space mani is a more whimsical take on the previous design.

red and blue nails

Bump up the look by using brighter colors that are very different to help make the colors pop against each other. Keep the design simple to avoid making it look messy.

white metallic nails

If you want to wear metallic colors but don’t like how bold it can be, opt for a metallic silver over a white base to make it more wearable.

pastel block nails

If you can’t seem to part with pastels, pair it with a nude or very pale pink base with graphic squares in bright blues to keep the look fresh and not boring.

New Summer Accessory!

Most people wouldn’t think of tattoos as an accessory considering they are much more than than; a commitment, a choice. I consider accessories as something temporary that helps convey my current mood/vibe for that day. I would never consider a tattoo as an accessory but thanks to InkBox, it’s opened up my eyes to the wonderful world of (temporary) tattoos. If you’ve ever gotten a henna tattoo before then you’ll feel right at home with InkBox tattoos. They use a 100% organic ink that lasts about two weeks which allows you to have the look of a tattoo without all that comes with having a real one, not to mention they are way more friendly on your wallet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3kOJtZf27o

I’ve purchased the freehand ink bottle  and my boyfriend purchased a premade guitar design. The application of the premade design and the final outcome of it was great and worked way better than it did when I tried the freehand bottle. I had a hard time keeping the lines uniform especially since I couldn’t decided on a design and had no stencil to go off of. I also didn’t wear the glove that is provided in the kit and I had ink on my fingers for at least a week after!

Overall I would recommend this to anyone who wants to experiment with the idea of having a tattoo or if you just want something fun and different for a couple weeks. Maybe it was because of the way my freehand designs turned out but I currently don’t think I ‘ll be getting any real tattoos anytime soon because I’m too indecisive about designs! (I’m sure my mom is letting out a huge sigh of relief right now!) They company itself is really great and you can tell they really value their customers! New designs are put up fairly often so you never get bored with the choices.

Coachella Best + Worst

As most of you know, Coachella is well underway and those attending have already began showing off their most “Coachella-y” outfits. “Coachella-y”, it’s a word now. I’ve compiled what I find to be the best and worst outfits. Even if some of the people attending are famous, it doesn’t save them from making less than wise fashion choices! That being said I am slightly biased considering I have a personal style that tailors more to blending in than standing out. It’s always fun though to see what others are wearing especially to an event like this. There is such a huge range of styles and vibes that you really can’t predict what’s going to be out there.

The Worst

missing pants coachella

 

It looks like somebody stole her pants…. I’m not a fan of the dramatic off the shoulder look because it makes the person look like a hot mess. Well, more mess than hot. On top of that, the shirt is attempting to cover the lower regions but is coming up short (pun very much intended). If the shirt was longer and was buttoned to stay on this outfit may even be on my Best list.

orange set coachella

 

This outfit catches your eye with the vibrant burnt orange but I can’t get over the fact that it’s pretty much a bra that she’s wearing. I don’t mind crop tops and bralettes but once you shape it and make it look like a bra…I’m out.

riri coachella

 

I hate to do this because I love her music but, Rihanna my darling, this is one bad outfit. I would love it without the intense sparkly chainmail rhinestone bodysuit she has underneath. I get that she loves to take risks and experiment with her style but this looks extremely uncomfortable. I hope I’m wrong!

The Best

multicolored set coachella

 

Now this is how you do a bra top! The whole outfit is flowy and looks extremely comfortable. The entire thing is a beautiful with an equally beautiful bralette. The lace detailing around the edge adds the perfect about of girly to this fierce set.

long dress coachella

 

This color compliments her skin so well. I love how she brings a deeper burgundy into the spring and summer months and pairs it with strappy sandals. I’m loving the sunnies and I actually don’t mind the unusual steampunk inspired goggles she has.

denim dress coachella

 

Bring the hem up a bit with this adorable denim dress. I love denim skirts and have been wanting to get a denim dress for the longest time. This one gives her great shape and shows off her legs and leather boots. I love the mesh shirt she has layered underneath, it adds the right amount of attitude along with the hat and shades.

covered up coachella

 

This girl knows the way to my heart! I love how covered up she is while still showing some leg. Her outfit doesn’t blend in at all with the addition of silver accessories and knee high boots.

A B C’s of Fashion! – H I J

Another round of ABC’s is here! We’re going to explore some today that you may not be too familiar with.

H is for Hijab

hijabsIn this video, hijab is explained as a way of self and religious expression and a way to maintain and stay close to ones faith in the muslim culture. I don’t have too much knowledge of this topic so I will let the video do most of the talking. I have included this in the ABC’s because fashion is not for only one culture. It is for everyone and I love when peoples own lives and values are mixed in and shown through what they wear. I have learned about hijabs through my cross culture class and have a better understanding for them now. I just wanted to include this and help bring it more into the public eye so other can learn about it too. Again, fashion is not for one kind of person which is why I included this because I try to include as many different kinds of people as possible.

 

I is for Intimates

intimatesBefore you say it, I know…. Intimates is the old lady word for lingerie. BUT! I couldn’t wait to talk about this trend because it is rather intriguing. Wearing lingerie as a part of our every day wardrobe has been on trend for some time now. Some even go as far as actually wearing silk pajama sets as an entire outfit. I don’t think I could do that, but layering the delicate stuff over something as simple and functional as a white t-shirt really makes it day time appropriate. Don’t wear it to work of course (unless your name is Kourtney Kardashian) but with the use of layering and staying in the same color family, you can easily create a unique look.kourtney kardashian

silk pjs

J is for Jumpsuit

Again, another weird word. Jumpsuits aren’t as corny as they sound. They can actually be very polished and perfect for many different occasions. Keep accessories simple to make sure it doesn’t become gaudy and dated. (BTW, yes, overalls are included in this! 🙂 )

green jumpsuit balck jumpsuit overalls

My Favorite Youtubers!

Hey there! Today I wanted to discuss something that has really helped me and many others break into the world of makeup, beauty and fashion. Youtube is such a great resource if you want to learn something or explore different things and beauty related topics are no exception. So many individuals has made Youtube their main platform to share their tips and tricks and even have gone so far as to create a relationship with their subscribers and become what some would call a Youtube family. What I love about Youtube is that you can get so many different views from so many different kinds of people. You can get professional advice, tutorials, and tips from actual makeup artist and stylist or you can get information from someone just like you who is self taught and may have even used Youtube themselves to learn. I have been using Youtube since about middle school. My mom gave me some basics when it came to makeup and hair and it provided a great foundation (pun intended 🙂 ) to build upon once I started learning more involved things. Below are a few of my favorite Youtubers that I found. You can take a look at these and see what you think of their channels and personalities (which to me is pretty important, nobody wants to watch someone they find annoying!). I would also reccommend looking at other Youtubers with videos related to the same topics for get a feel for what’s out there. Also, pay attention to the videos themselves because some Youtubers actually recommend other channels and fellow Youtubers to go look at. These are usually really good channels if they are being recommend by other Youtubers. (These are the main ladies I go to for videos.)

(AllThatGlitters21 and JuicyStar07 are sisters! These ladies are the first two Youtubers that I started watching!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=wCj7P25nC9U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=-PrRdMg-uEI

(My favorite Youtubers list isn’t very diverse since I am only one person and I look for those with qualities close to mine but since anyone can use Youtube there is no shortage of different kinds of people out there! It’s pretty impossible to not find what you’re looking for just keep in mind what words you use when searching for videos because that will dictate what videos are recommended and what comes up in your search. Take the time to find what you’re looking for, it’s out there!)