Paris Touring

England Touring

Coloured Grey

The basic colour scheme of this outfit and the girly bow along with the more london street style edge was a a good balance for myself. And as I have just returned for touring Paris and London, I thought the top was appropriate. [and of course my baby jeep]


Skinnies: American Eagle
Top: Kohls
Shoes: Thrifted
Belt: Sisters
Bag: Florence Leather Market
Headbow: Modcloth

Flying Right

1. Hydrate 

Humidity levels when flying are terribly low, which is often why your skin feels dry and or tight. The best way to 'counter the lack of moisture in the air, is to drink lots and lots of water'. This will help you to feel refreshed and not so parched. 

2. Moisturize 

Before plane flying,  'lather up with lotion and lip balm'. Great basics as the travel size baby lotion and Vaseline are perfect for your carry ons. 

3. Lock Up

'The low humidity in cabin pressures also can have a tendency to take the volume of your hair out', leaving it more limp and dry. To help prevent this, put your hair in a pony or bun at the 'top of your head'. This not only keeps hair out of your face, but 'lifts your locks at the roots keeping the moisture in longer'. 

4. Layers and scarves

These are your best friends on planes. Some planes are extremely cold, others comfortable, and occasionally you’ll find a over warm plane. Having 3-2  layers on can prepare you to adjust to any temperature and a larger scarf is great to use as a blanket of type  if you are on a shorter flight that doesn’t offer blankets to their guests. 

Source: "Miss Universal Guide to Beauty"

Bead Accessorising T-Shirts

I used to make these T-shirts with the beads at camp when i was younger all the time. Decided to make them again for beach cover ups!


Supplies:


Old T-shirt
Plastic round beads
Scissors

My sister cut the end of her T-shirt
and slit the side.

For my shirt, I just cut and
beaded the sleeves. 

Directions:

1. Cut the sleeves or bottom of T-shirt into about 1/2in. strips

2. Slide the beads onto the strips of cloth and knot at end. just continue this till you have the effect desired.

With Knowledge Comes Power. Yes, Even With Clothes.

       Just as in every aspect of life, when you think about why you love what you love, you have both a better understanding in that area and a deeper appreciation. With knowledge comes power.  Clothes themselves are already have a sort of power and intrigue but only as much as the wearer gives. If women embrace their natural femininity and dress with style and reason, we can all truly be strong but yet soft women, a force in itself that cannot be ignored.

     Clothing should be a way for woman to portray beauty, life, strength, and women itself. Getting dressed shouldn’t largely be just throwing an outfit on. Instead we must embrace our creativity and view it as an art.

       The art of dressing is not averagely practiced nor daily used. [Such a shame] For me personally, the days I get up and allow myself the time I need to get ready, I am usually more productive and on top of things. I feel put together, polished, and ready to go. I can focus on school, the people I am engaging with, etc. But the mornings I don’t give myself enough time or just don’t feel like putting out effort in getting ready, I find myself less motivated and not on my A game. Some mornings getting ready may consist of an average routine: shower, hair, makeup, outfit. While others it is as simple as putting on a chic dress, throwing my hair up in a ponytail, and applying a bit of blush to add colour to the face. As long as I provide enough time I need for that day to get ready, to express myself, and to prepare for the rest of the day, I have that added amount of vigor to go about my day. I know that beauty, peace, confidence, and such are to come from within but I am also a strong believer in taking care of how we look on the outside as well as the inside.  There is nothing wrong in taking time to pamper yourself a bit and making your self look your best, as long as we keep this in perspective and in balance with other areas of life. Extreme on any end is not healthy. So I say lets start dressing with knowledge and purpose. Know what kind of picture and image you create when you dress. Know that simplicity is powerful and class can never be overrated. Designer labels can. Know when you show too much leg and when you look like a borderline nun. Style is all about creativity and expression but a healthy dose of balance is a must! The more you understand your style and what you say with your clothes, the more effect you can have, the more ability you will have to express who you are.