The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty.

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The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty.

i am completely obsessed with this blog! ever since i found it i have been stalking it every day because it gives you tips and tricks in well the beauty department! hope you enjoy

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stuck in a style rut? part 5 style icons

i know that everyone had one. a style role model that is. the person who you look at a magazine and think man if only i could dress like this? and i say why can't you? you don't have to take the whole outfit idea if its not your thing but you can take inspiration from it and make it your own.

so this is what i've been working on

 i have taken 5 stylish women who style i love (you can choose more than 5.)

1. florence welsh

2. kourtney kardashian

3. mary kate olsen

4. zooey deschanel


5. audrey hepburn


 i took them and wrote down why i loved their style, as well as my favorite outfits they have worn.
i also put a must have article of clothing that reminds me of  their style and that would work with my body shape. this will help your because more times than not all the women that you choose have something in their style that's in common with each other and what you are trying to achieve or put across in your style. this also helps you identify what styles you like and dislike. i hope this gets you thinking about who style you like and why and how to take something and make it your own.
if you have any questions please leave them in the comments.

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back to school blues

ok it was actually a great day. i had my first metal smithing class of this semester and i'm super excited to start designing pieces that i love and would wear like i do with the first pieces that i made. were also going to do some alternative materials project which i already have so many idea's for. i'm just so inspired to start making things again!  this time i will let you in to the studio madness and sharing processes of how i design a piece!

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stuck in a style rut? part 4 take risks

fashion is all about having fun! once its stops being fun it becomes a chore which lets face it puts you in a style rut. don't take it too seriously it should be easy. i know that for me when i just pick stuff out in the morning in a sleepy blur it just goes together and they become some of my favorite outfits.  there is something to be said for when i do plan an outfit and sometimes i love the outfit but i feel like they aren't appropriate for the little town that i live in. on those days i have to say forget it and i take a risk and wear it anyway and i'm always happy i did.


taking fashion risk takes guts, confidence and it helps your style grow. when i say take risk i don't mean wear some thing that would make you uncomfortable. if it your not used to a style just try it,  it may surprise you and end up loving it . i'm saying if you see a woman with a bright color top and your just a black and white kinda girl take a risk and wear a different color top. if you wear jean all the time try a flirty skirt. it's just to get out of your fashion comfort zone.



you can also so this with your make up. no i did not forget about make up. i love it because it can change a whole look with the colors that you pick. i love fun eye shadows and bold lips because they are fun and can change your face and outlook.  if you have never worn make up i say take it slow and pick a color that you feel comfortable. when i started wearing lipstick (my first color was red) i wore it every day for a week because at first its weird to see color and then after seeing it for a few days you get use to it.  for those of you that have been wearing lipstick get out of the shades that you normally use ( yes i'm calling you out i know you have shades your comfortable with. i know i do to) but try something new if you wear pink try a plum or a brown and if you like dark colors try some fun like orange, or a candy pink.

so take a risk and try something new you'll be glad you did!















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planning time for fun

this is the last week of freedom before school starts up again. so i am planning everything i want to get done before then.  photo shoots, jewelry, mini watercolor paintings, getting started for ideas for school, a lot to accomplish but i think i can get it done. i will share pics i have been using my phone because i got a cool app that takes your pictures like a toy camera. yay! so heres to getting things done!

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happy friday the 13th

i'm celebrating it by staying away from the snow, watching gossip girl, and hanging with my little black cat henry. (ok he's no longer a kitten but hes my baby) hope your friday is going well!

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stuck in a style rut? part 3 fashion rules

every time i go shopping with my mom she looks at a garment and says "oh its good! don't they say its good to have something with rushing?  that's a rule right?" fashion rules like no white after labor day, or you cant wear mismatch patterns are silly. why are we no longer "allowed" to wear a color. I say the only fashion rule you follow is to dress for your body shape. only because when you dress for your body it makes you look fantastic. it shows off the best qualities of your figure.  but what these aren't rules these are just my personal  takes on fashion.

 1.when i mix patterns i try to at least have a similar color story so it has some reason behind it. my inspiration is marc jacobs.





2. matching colors. i love matching colors because it gives you a bold look. it freshens up your wardrobe and keeps your style fun.


3. layers i love love love layering, because living in a town where the weather is unpredictable its pretty handy to keep extra clothes on during the cold months.  i love mixing colors with neutrals when i wear this look.



hope you enjoy my takes on fashion and i'm sure i will write another fashion post before this series is over.
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