Aztec Nights

On hot summer nights I tend to gravitate towards maxis.  They just look so pulled together but are light and airy at the same time.  It's funny to see how your style evolves.  Back in the day my go-to look was super tight jeans and an even tighter tank top.  I like that my style has matured into something more tasteful, but still has an edge.

My top picks to keep you trending cheaply:

From left to right (click the links!)

All from Boohoo:

Nicola Neon Aztec Print Bandeau Maxi Dress - $19.99

Tash Aztec Bandeau Woven Maxi Dress - $23.99

Amie Neon Aztec Print Maxi Dress- $15.99

---My Outfit Details---

(click the store name for links!)

Dress - Francescas

Necklace - Icing

Bangle - Thrifted

Wedges - Forever 21

Beauty Tuesday: Orange Lips

When it comes to orange / red orange lips . . .

Think Leighton:

Not Grandma:

All jokes aside, I stick to a few guidelines when donning an orange / red orange lip:

#1 Pick a color that is bold, looks purposeful, and pops.

As you can see from Miss Pink Tulle up above, the color is lighter, harder to distinguish, more of a mauve tone . . and just plain Grandma.  (For the sake of keeping things on topic, we won't go into her wardrobe choice at this point in time.)

I prefer a color that is a bit more red in tone and that is darker.  I feel it goes better with my skin tone - the darker color pops against my fair complexion.

#2 Keep the rest simple

Since your orange lip is already the statement . . let that be the statement.  Keep the rest of your makeup and hair simple.

#3 Pair the look with fashion-forward, modern pieces

This will keep the look on trend and from looking like you stole Granny's 1980's tube of Revlon.

My top picks to keep you trending cheaply:

I found all three items at my local CVS (drugstore) but have provided direct links to online retailers + prices below.

Milani - Color Statement Lipstick - Sweet Nectar - $5.49

(what I'm wearing)

I love the way this smells - fruity but not overpowering.

NYC - City Proof Twistable Intense Lip Color - Canal St Coral - $3.95

This stuff smells SO good and goes on super soft.

Maybelline - Color Sensational Vivids Lip Color - Electric Orange - $5.50

I've used these lipsticks from Maybelline before and find them to be incredibly easy to wear and long-lasting.

Outfit Details:

Bun Form - Gifted

Earrings and Necklace - francesca's

Crop Top - Vintage

Maxi Skirt - Gifted

Wedges - Gifted

Clutch - jest jewels

Citrus Squeeze

I absolutely love the vibrant color of this orange top.  It's just so happy, summer-y, and fresh!  I also like neon, but just subtle touches of it, so the fact that only the embroidered design is neon is perfect!  Wearing a lot of color isn't something that comes naturally to me (I tend to gravitate towards black and denim!) so this is me stepping out of my comfort zone (:  I'm also really diggin' separates lately overall.  Hope you all have a peaceful and happy weekend!  < 3 J

 

Sunglasses - Capitol Flea Market

Crop Tank - iBiss Boutique

Gold Chain and Booties - Forever 21

Denim Shorts - American Apparel

Clutch - Francesca's

Red Lips

I have somewhat of an obsession with red lips.  I just love them!  It must be the dancer in me.  At a young age and also into my "professional" dancing career I was required to sport the hue.  I went through a phase in high school where I hated makeup and thought even just a little was too much.  Somewhere between college and graduation I learned to embrace makeup, with special regard for the red lip. I feel like it's so classic, and you can look immediately pulled together / more done-up when you have a red lip.  You don't need much else.  You can pump it up with other makeup for a dramatic night out on the town or leave the rest of your look pretty natural and it can be casual as well.  One place I haven't ventured to wear the red lip is work.  I just . . can't do it.  I save it for off-duty hours (;

The shade that I have been sporting most as of late is 'Love That Red' by Revlon.  'Ruby Woo' by Mac is another one of my faves.

My favorite red lipstick celebrity, Gwen Stefani:

Some of my outfits that I finished with a red lip:

Dress - Alloy/Delias

Necklace - F21

Sweater - Gifted

Boots - F21

Head Scarf - Sorry, I can't remember, but I think F21!

Necklace - F21

Tank - Francescas

Jeans - Sway Chic

Boots - F21

Earrings - F21

Crop - Necessary Clothing

Romper - F21

Nylongs - The Grocery Store??

Bra - VS

Tank - F21

Skirt - F21