School Outfit #5

 "Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them"~ Marc Jacobs

So, the weather is back in the 80s but the classrooms are still freezing! It is an awful combination so today I wore shorts with a sweatshirt so I can stay cool outside and still be comfortable with the blasting cold air conditioning.  I kept my outfit super simple and sporty with my Tek Gear sweatshirt and Converse slip on shoes.  These shoes are my absolute favorite to wear in any season and I want so many more pairs but I can never find any!! If anyone finds any Converse slip ons like these let me know! Lastly, I added my pink and white polka dot high-waisted shorts by First Kiss to add a bit of interest to this outfit.  They fit so well and are so cute!  I wanted to keep my jewelry simplistic so I put on a silver chain necklace that has three white circle charms that have "Live", "Laugh", and "Love" on them.

 

For my makeup, I wanted to bring just a little tint of color to my lips/  I added a little bit of my Wet N Wild lipstick in Pinkerbell over some lip balm to add the prettiest flush of pink to lighten up my face. 

Thanks for the support!

♥Maddie

School Outfit #4!

"People will stare. Make it worth their while" ~ Harry Winston

I love this quote! A lot of people say they do not dress up for the fear that people will look at them.  Who cares if people look? Dress yourself for you, you don't need anyone else's approval.

Happy Friday!

I am so glad it is the end of the week! Since it is the weekend I might not post anymore outfits until Monday.  Today I wore one of my favorite tank tops with a pair of skinny jeans.  This tank top I got from Rue21 and it is really soft and stretchy.  My skinny jeans are again by Decree and they are my favorite pair of blue jeans.  My black cardigan is by the brand Mossimo and it actually shrunk in the dryer last time I wore it. :( At least it still looks cute! Lastly, I slipped my "sea glass" Chuck Taylor High Tops since the mint colors in the tank top matched the shoes almost exactly.  When I wear solid colored shoes I like to make sure the color is featured in another part of the outfit whether it be a necklace or part of a shirt.  It just makes the outfit look a little more put together.  I really like the sporty and effortless look of this outfit.  My roommate Melany seems to think I look "European" which I am totally okay with since they have great style! :)

I used my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Honey to add just a little more pigment and shine to my natural lips.

 

Thanks for checking out my blog! I hope you like the new background!

♥Maddie

School outfit #3

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."~Rachel Zoe

I decided I'm going to start every blog post with a fashion related quote.  I love this quote by Rachel Zoe because I totally agree with this.  You do not talk with every person you meet on a daily basis so clothes are a way for you to express your personality and style.

Today I wore a denim shirt that I wore in my first blog post but, I styled it in a different way.  This time I wore my shirt with a white cami underneath and some black skinny jeans.  I threw on a pastel statement necklace and put on my coral Keds because the color was almost identical to the color on the necklace.  As I stated before, the shirt is by the brand Passport, my black jeans are from Tilly's and are the brand RSQ, and my necklace I purchased from Rue21.  My makeup was very simple except for my lips I used a Revlon Just Bitten lip stain in Rendezvous, which you can see in the top selfie(I took it off before I took the other pictures). :)

Thank you for checking out my blog and be sure to leave comments if you enjoy what I am doing or if you have suggestions!
♥Maddie 

School Outfit #2

Hello everyone! I hope you all had an amazing day! 

Today I wore one of my favorite outfits for the summer.  I love the pop of red that the cardigan brings to the black and white outfit.  I also really like how the shorts add just a little more interest than just a pair of solid colored shorts.

I usually do not wear a lot of shorts in the summer because I can never find a pair that fits me right and if I do they end up being way too short for comfort.  Well the shorts drought has ended! I found these shorts at Target and I am in love with them!  They just hit the perfect part of my waist to make my midsection look smaller and they do not show anything that I do not want to show.  My black tank top is by the brand Mossimo and it is the perfect starter piece for any outfit.  My red cardigan I bought from Vanity awhile ago and I just recently started to wear it again.  My necklace is from Charlotte Russe and it is my current favorite accessory.  Lastly, my sandals are by the brand Sam & Libby and they are the perfect walking shoe for the summer!

Sorry for the late post! I was caught up on school work! I hope you enjoy my post! 

♥Maddie

School Outfit #1 + News!

Hey you guys!

So... I've been horrible about posting blogs this summer.  I am really sorry, I got busy with working weird shifts and did not have much inspiration for blog ideas.  I now have decided to make daily posts only on my outfit for that particular day.  That way I can get more inspiration out to you and it is also easier for me because I have to get dressed anyways. :) I will for sure be posting on every school day, but only occasionally on the weekends.  I am open to requests and advice so you can always leave me comments on any of the posts.  I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.  Thank you for all the support and I hope you stick around for the ride. :)

Lets get to it!

This morning I woke up to dark clouds and lots of rain.  I decided that I did not want to wear shorts since I get cold really easily and the buildings always have their air conditioning blasting when classes start.  I threw on my trusty old blue Decree skinny jeans and a simple grey and black striped tee also by Decree.  The outfit looked too simple so I put on my black and white polka dot Keds and a sparkly peach and crystal necklace that I bought from Old Navy. This outfit is super simple to recreate and also easy to put your own spin on.  Instead of doing patterned shoes, choose a fun pop of color or wear a plain t-shirt and wear a bigger statement necklace.  Altering it for your own personal style is the fun part so enjoy it!

I kept my makeup really simple. (I apologize for the morning selfie, I wasn't quite yet awake yet ;) )  I covered my face with my Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream and layered my Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Powder.  Then, I brushed on my favorite mascara which is the Almay One Coat Get Up and Grow.  It never clumps and my lashes always feel soft, it's amazing! Finally, I finished off my look with a quick swipe of my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Charm, which gives my lips a more muted color and a little bit of shine.  Overall this is a cute outfit for going to class or making a quick errand.

Thanks for checking out my blog,
 Maddie♥ 

Summer Cleaning : Donating Clothes

Happy Summer!

I am home for the summer and as I was putting away my clothes, I noticed that my closet has started to overflow.  I knew I needed to go through it and give away quite a bit.  I am aware that a lot of people have this similar issue since I helped out a few of my friends with their closets already this year.  It can be a little overwhelming but, hopefully some of the tips I share in this post will help you clear out your own closet.

First, start with one category of clothing at a time.  Separating your clothes into sweaters, shirts, pants, dresses, etc. makes it easier to go through every piece of clothing.  Dividing your wardrobe into groups also makes it easier for you to stop in the middle if you get bored or if you have something else you need to do.  You can finish the rest at any time.

Second, try on everything.  I know this takes a lot of time but, if you spend a moment analyzing each article of clothing you will get rid of a lot more.  Focus on the fit and also ask yourself these questions:

1.  Is it really flattering your body shape?

   - For example, I have an hourglass shape so I like to wear clothes that are not so loose fitting that I lose my curves but, I am also not a huge fan of skin-tight clothing either.  I always make sure that the clothing I keep either compliments my shape or can be used as a layering piece.

2. Do you wear it often enough to hold on to it?

   - For me, this question does not mean the number of times it has been worn.  Often enough, for me means how many different outfits or looks can be made with it.  If you can only think of one outfit in which it can be worn, either try to make new outfits or get rid of it.  You are trying to minimize the amount of clothing while also expanding your style.  Keeping pieces that can be worn in multiple ways will help your find your look and will make it easier to prepare outfits.

3. Would someone enjoy this article of clothing more?

   - This is the big question that hits home.  When you donate clothes, there is a possibility that this shirt or dress or pants or anything could become their new favorite piece in their closet.  If you do not feel comfortable donating your clothes, ask friends or people you know that are similar in size if they would like them.  You may feel more comfortable knowing exactly where your clothes are going instead of giving them to a random Goodwill.

4. Have you had this piece of clothing for a long time?

   - Does it really portray the style that you want?  If you are like me and are transitioning from junior clothing to women clothing, is it something that you would buy again if you saw it in the store? A lot of the time the clothing we hold on to is stuff that we wore a lot when we were younger and would probably never wear again. 

5. Did you even remember that you still had it?

   - This happens to all of us, we go through our closets and find something we haven't seen in a very long time.  What is your reaction to it? Are you happy you found it and you immediately want to wear it and think of outfits you can make with it or is there no emotion towards it? If you forgot about it, odds are you probably will forget about it again.  Instead of having it take up space in your closet, throw it out.


 Third, if the clothing has not fit for over a year, it may be time to just get rid of it.  I know this hard, but our bodies are always changing.  Do not assume that since you fit in it at one time that it will fit again.  Many people keep "goal" clothing around to try to motivate them into losing weight.  I am guilty of this because I am keeping around a pair of ripped up skinny jeans that I just recently purchased in the hope that I will fit into them someday.  This is a personal choice, but most of the time it is a great idea to get rid of them and just buy clothes that fit you now.


The last thing I am going to express is ways to make sure you keep around the clothing that you truly wear and love.

1. When you wear something, put it towards the back of or on one side of your closet.  This way you always see the items that you have not worn in a while first.  If these pieces of clothing do not move in a while and you never feel like wearing it, toss it.  Another idea, which is similar to this, is putting all of your hangers the wrong way with the opening facing you.  When you wear the item, flip it the right way.  At the end of the season, you can see which pieces of clothing have been worn and which you could get rid of. 

2. If you stack your clothes, whenever you wear something put it on top of the pile. This method requires you to move your clothes around quite a bit, but the clothes you don't wear will eventually end up on the bottom of the stack and will help inform your decisions when figuring out what should be tossed.

3. Get a closet app! I know this sounds silly but, if you are having problems with your wardrobe, there are many apps you can download that will help you organize your clothes.  I recently downloaded the app "Mirrow" and I have been loving it.  This app allows you to put pictures of every article of clothing that you own, has a feed that people post sample outfits on, and even has a dress me feature! The dress me feature puts together items of clothing from your virtual closet and dresses you according to the weather.  Here is a link to a youtube video which explains the app very well if you are interested I would definitely download it because it is free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5E2kPqi1xI

Thank you all for checking our my blog and I will post again really soon! Good luck with creating your dream closet!


Maddie ♥

Product Review and Swatches: Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

Hi all!
I am so sorry I have not posted recently but, being a computer science major keeps me pretty busy.  I have been swamped with homework and other commitments and finally I have some down time so I can update my blog more often.  Today, I am reviewing my current favorite lip product: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stains.

They are so comfortable to wear on the lips and there is a whole line of colors to match everyone's needs.  The cool thing about them is that they go on so smooth like a lip balm and stay that way for 2-3 hours, then turn into a stain, losing the shine.  If you apply these stains right after using chapstick, they will become more sheer and not as pigmented so if you want bright colors like I show below do not apply chapstick directly before applying this product.  These lippies range in price from $7-$9 (usually $7) and come in 12 shades (this is what they started with, I am not sure if some are discontinued since I did not see Precious or Darling in stores).  I own 9 of them and I might still buy Darling if I can find it online. 

The colors I own are: Charm, Honey, Cherish, Sweetheart, Rendezvous, Smitten, Crush, Adore, and Romantic.  So, lets get to the swatches!  Here is a picture of my natural pigmented lips for comparing the colors.

Charm

Charm is a light peachy nude color that has a bit of a shine.  The shade is nude enough to lighten your lips, but not too pale that is washes out your whole face.  This color makes dry patches on my lips seem more noticeable so I would recommend exfoliating your lips with a scrub or your toothbrush before applying.

Honey

Honey is a mauve-y pink color that is definitely a "my lips but better" shade.  It is pigmented, but not to the point where it no longer looks natural.  It is one of my favorite colors of the collection because it is so subtle you can wear it every day.

Cherish

Cherish is a very bubble-gum bright pink that is a bit cool toned so it can look a little lavender at times.  It is a gorgeous color that stains a little bit more warm, but is still pretty.  This is a nice spring and summer color that I will be reaching for often.

Sweetheart

Sweetheart is a bright magenta color that is perfect for spring and summer.  This color is a neon toned-down hot pink that stains a bit more berry colored but still very bright and pretty.  It is definitely a statement lip color so don't buy this if you don't want to be noticed.

Rendezvous

Rendezvous is a great color to buy if you want to try out orange lipsticks.  If you apply this with a lip balm, you get a light orange/peach color and without a lip balm you get an intense orange lip.  It is so pretty and I didn't know if I would like it, but I really do!

Smitten

Smitten is a semi-vampy berry color that is perfect for fall and winter.  This is my favorite color from the collection since I reach for berry colors very often.  It is a bit similar to Sweetheart but a tad bit more berry colored and a little more striking.

Crush

Crush is the most vampy color in the collection.  It is a tad bit darker than Smitten and is a reddish purple shade that is super intense.  I love this for when I want to look a more sultry or mysterious look.  So pretty!

Adore

Adore is an ox-blood red with a hint of coppery shimmer.  This color is a brown-red color that I am not a huge fan of.  In different lighting this color can look more copper than red and it does not flatter my skin as much as the others.  This color would be great on darker skin tones or people who have darker hair.

Romantic

Romantic is a great shade to buy if you want to find a red color that would flatter your skin.  When I apply this shade to my lips, it looks like a tomato red, no cool tones or warm tones.  If you are afraid of trying a straight up red color to your lips, I would try this color with a lip balm underneath to add a tint of redness to your lips.  It's so pretty and like the name says, romantic.

Charm, Honey, Cherish, Sweetheart, Rendezvous, Smitten, Crush, Adore, Romantic

If you have any questions you want to ask me, leave comments.  I will answer them as soon as possible!  Thank you all for visiting my blog and return soon for new posts!

♥Maddie


Update!! Here are more pictures of me wearing some of the shades.

Rendezvous with lip balm under it.

Romantic with lip balm under it.

Me wearing honey.