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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Style Icon: Jane Birkin

I've seen pictures of Jane before but for some reason she never stood put to me quite as much as she has recently when I was looking up style icon ideas.


She had such a natural beauty! But I love the simple makeup and hair. She knew what worked for her- lots of mascara on her doe eyes, tousled hair and the bangs (as a wearer of imperfect long bangs, I always appreciate the less perfectly groomed ones too).


But to the style. I love how she was usually very casual, but never boring or frumpy. She wore plain tees (I've been inspired to roll up my sleeves too) and jeans- always flared- everywhere. Modern fashion bloggers who turn up their little noses at not constantly dressing in high heels short shorts, or expensive blouses just for walking downtown. While it's usually better to be overdressed than underdressed, I see no need when I'm just taking the bus or doing some shopping, even if I were still in school.



She sometimes wore dresses but they were too short for me. Nice use of simple accessories, though, including the signature straw bag. Overall a great look for warm weather!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Product Review: Hard Candy Plumping Serum Lipstick





LOVE this! Definitely the best lipstick I've tried. Almost every other feels so dry on your lips, but this stuff just glides right on. I got mine in a bright, rosy shade. I'm not normally one to wear lip products, but I always wanted a good lipstick.

Pros: Easy application, good colors, stays on, good packaging.

Cons: None. Though you may wish to apply a bit of chapstick beforehand to ensure that it stays on if you're planning on drinking or eating anything, like with most lip products.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Style Inspiration: Princess Lili (Legend)

Legend is a visually beautiful movie. I understand why it flopped but I love it anyway. If you love classic fairy tale movies with true love and good triumphing over evil or hey, just great sets and costumes, this is the movie for you.

But yes, speaking of costumes... Could Princess Lili (Mia Sara) look any more like she stepped right out of a Grimm fairy tale?

Fine details with an interesting headpiece.
The ivory is perfect for a classic princess. Director Ridley Scott said she was inspired by the original Disney Princesses, Snow White in particular (good choice too). It's easy to see- she radiates a natural beauty, innocence, and grace, as befits a fantasy princess. The ivory plays up her innocent personality (but don't think she's perfect- she certainly had some hidden depths). The gold accents speak of her royal heritage. The ringlets are pretty and regal, especially when they've come down after the goblins kidnap her. Messy curls are great, what can I say?

Hard to see the shoes, but they appear to be red flats with some other light color. I'm not sure they're actually open-toed sandals as I'd originally thought.

Simple bead earrings that don't distract from the splendid details of the overall dress.
The makeup is also simple and clean: "natural", just touching up on undereye circles, as little as possible, with peachy lips and groomed eyebrows.

But let's not even get started at the hideous makeover the Lord of Darkness gives her.

They even got matching unibrows!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Styles I Love: Ethereal

I'm obsessed with fantasy costumes. I'm a fantasy freak and love me some gowns, I admit. But it doesn't have to just be gowns. Sarah's awesome 80s fashion/fairy tale hybrid outfit from Labyrinth is one of my favorites, one I've always wanted to create (but good luck finding a vest like that- I sure can't!).

Sarah Williams, "Labyrinth"
I love lace, flowy skirts, circlets, ribbons, and all that good stuff so much I think I'll start making whole Style Inspiration posts dedicated to a fantasy heroine whose style I love. Lots of pictures will be provided, of course.

Princess Lili, "Legend". Plan to do a post on her!

'Fairie Tale Style' you don't see a ton of love for. Too much frill for most people, I guess. Do you have any suggestions of heroines I should feature?

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Style and Beauty Icon: Isabel Lucas

This lovely Australian actor is probably my favorite style icon, beating even the whimsical, girly Taylor Swift's style. Isabel's looks are often similar- she likes dresses and lace and has an innocent, vintage look as well, but her outfits have a more decided relaxed and sometimes ethereal look. She also is usually dressed fairly modestly, so kudos to her.

Simple, modest, and feminine.
Perfect for warmer weather- and I HAVE to buy that Wild Things shirt sometime!

I have a huge thing for floral patterns over black.

Sophisticated, and without her usual pastels and earthy colors.
Her accessories are great too:

The hat is a nice touch to the floaty white gown... but that parasol is just gorgeous!
I want one of these hairbands!
With her distinct bone structure, perpetual tan, and soulful green eyes, she's got an understated but exotic beauty to her. Her hair is simple and windswept and she doesn't seem to wear much makeup.

Her look mostly works for spring and summer, but I'm going to try it any time I can!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Style Inspiration: Lemon Breeland

OK, I know the show isn't new or anything, but as I can FINALLY post again, here is a post dedicated to Hart of Dixie Southern Belle played by the gorgeous Jaime King, Lemon Breeland. A proper lady (who, unfortunately, sometimes does improper things), she's highly feminine, taking much from 50's styles, patterns and cuts and sometimes adding a modern touch (and usually with some pearls or a flower in her hair). Matching her name and pretty hair, she often wears yellow... another reason I like her (however, I do not endorse everything about her character or the show- just some of the beautiful things she wears!). Everything about her is so girly and classic, standing out in a beacon in our more promiscuous-dressing, modern-styled fashion world.

A way to wear a strapless dress modestly... also a beautiful color on her.
A more casual way to wear a dress, if you'd prefer.
I love flutter sleeves. The flower is also a nice touch.
Lemon in her signature color!
For those of you who love fancy hats.
This hair accessory is so cute.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Which Celebrity is Your Style Icon?

http://www.quizsnack.com/quizzes/21838bd9e6442f1c382886382q173108

Your result: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is known for her feminine style: You’ll usually catch her in a-line skirts and dresses, patterned tights, and layered sweaters and jackets. Like Taylor, you enjoy embracing all things girly when you get dressed.

Quiz-Celebrity Style Icon-Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift‘s style is girly and slightly whimsical, and this lace dress is right up her alley. Pair it with a bright red coat for a fun pop of color, and try a pair of vertical striped tights to add in an element of whimsy. A crochet beret, brogue shoes, and a clock necklace add the finishing touches to this Taylor Swift-inspired look.

Couldn't be a better result for me. Love the outfit too, the watch necklace, crochet beret, and red coat especially. When you get yours, it also shows descriptions for other style icons, and they're pretty accurate.

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