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CURRENT FAVORITE PRIMERS FOR GLOWING SKIN

Having dry skin and turning it into healthy and glowing skin is something I'm constantly trying to achieve with specific skin care products but in the meantime I can create an illusion with using particular makeup products and prepping my skin with products like those mentioned below. Each of these primers illuminates skin and hydrates (some longer than others) with the use of skincare hero product hyaluronic acid, among others. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant and has many uses but topically ... read more

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MY FAVORITE PLACES TO BUY AFFORDABLE SUNGLASSES

If there's one thing I can't have enough of in my wardrobe, it's sunglasses. Mostly because I wear sunglasses year round - they are always in and there's always a trend for that season or year in sunnies. Another reason I can't get enough of these in my collection is that I'm constantly losing them, sitting on them leaving pairs in different cars or purses or overall destroying them in one way or another. Knowing myself, I am not one to purchase expensive sunglasses. I don't have the latest ... read more

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SPRING 2019 FASHION TRENDS

2019 is set to be a very bold year in terms of fashion. Animal prints are not going anywhere soon and with the introduction of some other loud textiles and trends, even the subtle season of spring won't be for the faint of heart. Of course, you don't have to follow the trends of the times each season, but if you choose to do so this spring, you better buckle up. Literally. THE INDUSTRIAL BELT That being said, let's start with the industrial buckle belts. Anything streetwear queen Bella ... read more

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THE AVIATOR JACKET FOR SPRING

It seems as if spring may never arrive here in the PNW and with the snow still coming down periodically, we must remain bundled up and warm. Enter one of my favorite style of jackets, the aviator. This is the ultimate model-off-duty outerwear. While it (and most things) are always chic in black, but I am loving the lighter colors for spring. Read on below to find some of my favorite aviator jackets on the market that are perfect for this chilly spring season. The jacket I am wearing is ... read more

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COLORBLOCK COAT

I am excitedly awaiting the arrival of spring, looking forward to playing with prints, pops of pastels, and being able to step out in just a blazer to feel comfortable but with even more snow forecasted for the Portland area next week, spring is still very much a ways away. Getting quite tired of wearing winter styles, I have been opting for colorful and fun outerwear to add some excitement in my looks. Highlighted in this post, the color-block coat is a fun statement piece that can be worn ... read more

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BEST OF BEAUTY 2018

What did I reach for the most? What products would I have been lost without? And as I sit here, totally away from my vanity, what products come to mind when I think of the best beauty of the last year? Some products popped into my mind immediately and some categories, such as blush, nothing comes to mind. I have decided to choose just what the best of the best were. With that being said, scroll down to see which products made the cut! Foundations: Hourglass Immaculate I recently spoke ... read more

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PRODUCTS IM THANKFUL FOR 2018

I'm filled with so much joy to sit down and write this post which is always one of my absolute favorite posts to write. I regret that it is a little late going up, but Thanksgiving is both a joyous and a difficult time for me and this year was a bit more of the latter. Anyways, like I said, this post is a favorite of mine and so were these wonderful products.  I'll be sharing my top 3 products at the moment, I don't want to share too many products and end up being repetitive in my Yearly ... read more

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MY FAVORITE A/W FRAGRANCES 2018

I am constantly switching out my fragrances to go with the seasons and have a new set to rotate every couple of months but for me, my fall and winter fragrances stay the same for both seasons. I keep a select few favorites out and keep them in rotation from September 1st to March 1st. Here are my fave four for A/W 2018.  The first two fragrances are fairly new arrivals to my fragrance wardrobe and I've had them for 2 years or less and the last two are fragrances that have stood the test of ... read more

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OOTD + MY FAVORITE GREY CHECKERED BLAZERS OF THE SEASON

The grey checkered blazer is no longer just for university professors and senior citizens. This somber checkered blazer is one of the hottest pieces of this A/W and can be seen on fashion influencers and off-duty models paired with brighter colors or graphic tees and denim. Below is how I styled my checkered blazer and where you can get some that'll keep you on trend for $60 or less as well as links to the pants and heels worn as well.  Blazer: H&M (bought a year ago, similar ... read more

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TASSEL STATEMENT EARRINGS TREND 2018

I am not someone who always wears accessories with their outfits. Sometimes I'll go weeks without wearing anything but my watch and some simple hoop earrings but 2018 has really been the year of the statement earring. From feather earrings to tassel thread earrings, I've actually been loving it all. Now, harkening back to what I said about not being the biggest jewelry fanatic I was very picky with which statement earrings I've been buying and, knowing they're a trend item, I don't want to spend ... read more

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OOTD: SEATTLE SHOPPING BOMBER JACKETS AND STRIPES

I wanted to share the details of this outfit that I wore last week when in Seattle for the OTR II tour. I spent the day shopping and wearing this outfit which was super comfortable. Read below for the details:  Mesh Bodysuit: Forever 21  https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/product/love21/contemporary-main/2000280108 Bomber Jacket: ASOS  (a bit old and nearly impossible to find but Levi's has one similar)  Striped Pants: ... read more

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AN UNEXPECTED EYEBROW TIP FOR DARK HAIR

Gone are any chances that I could possibly be a blonde again. Last week I dyed my hair. It was black before, but now it's pitch black. Ink black. BLACK. I love the way the raven hair looks on me. Moreover, I love a dark eyebrow as well. However, with the darker hair I no longer loved the look of super dark hair and the super dark eyebrows. The product I was using was great while my black had faded a bit, but suddenly I wanted something that looked softer but still sharp.  I went to my trusted ... read more

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