August 2012
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Go-To Beauty Products I Can't Stop Reaching For
Most of the time, I just like to keep it simple. Here are the products I’ve been reaching for the most lately. Keep in mind that I rarely wear all of these products together and instead mix and match the products depending on what I want to hide or let shine that day. Most days when I’m not really going anywhere special, I skip product all together, opting instead for a...
June 2012
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Summertime and The Living's Easy
A while back, I was totally inspired by some shots I saw on The Coveteur on summer escape essentials, but since all of my escapes for the summer have already happened (Costa Rica and LA), I put together some looks for typical Austin summer activities.
{Breezy melon shorts + a lightweight and drapey white tee + a traditional Costa Rican embroidered backpack (or mochilla!) + a vintage Indo-inspired...
April 2012
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3 Beauty Splurges Turned Must-Haves
My Clarisonic Mia has done absolutely everything it promised to do for my skin. Beyond the soft skin that you could get just from a good exfoliant, the Clarisonic literally leaves my skin glowing. I was a total non-believer at first, but with the encouragement of the 90-day money back guarantee, I gave it a shot. I was totally wowed. It feels great, almost as amazing as brushing your...
January 2012
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December 2011
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My Search For Dewy Skin!
Just thought I’d share a couple of the things I’ve picked up recently to master the look of dewy skin, coveted by many, from beachy Cali girls to southern belles to Northeastern sailing princesses. The first two products have yet to arrive but obviously I cant contain my excitement and there’s a couple of tips that I thought would be good to know!
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Outfit of the Day: Festive Skinnies
I’m going to go run some errands today before the mad holiday rush, wait, who am I kidding? That rush has already ensued! Who else has been pushed at the mall this season? Either way I’m staying at my parents’ place for the break, so I’m in their guest room which also doubles as a craft room, which explains the messy desk behind me. This was obviously not a fancy photo...
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Winter Shower, Skin, and Hair Routine
Shower routines are a little weird to talk about because I mean really who cares what you use in the shower? I mean the shower is supposed to be a pretty private place, right? Well, not anymore! Well, sort of. Until about a year ago, when I turned 21, I never used to have such sensitive and troublesome skin. But now I have sensitive, dry, and unfortunately high maintenance skin, and in the winter...
November 2011
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Brrr! Winter Beauty Stash!
{Neutrogena Oil-Free Cream Cleanser, CeraVe AM moisturizer, Nivea original cream, Sonia Kashuk eye makeup remover, and Urban Decay Dew Me Makeup Setting Spray}
My skin is already troublesome and come my winter time, my dry skin manages to become even more parched. I tend to use cheapie drugstore products for cleanser and moisturizer (Neutrogena and CeraVe)...
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Fashion Inspiration: Saturday Night
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There’s something sexy about a Saturday night. But there’s something even more sexy about an outfit that looks perfectly thrown together with a touch of punk rock glam. I really wanted to create an inspiration board that would embody undone and accidental glamour.
All Saints is the master of the glamour rocker girl look and so I had to pull two of...
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Game Changing New Site That Lets Fashion Blogger... →
What a gamechanger! This site sells signature pieces designed by your favorite fashion bloggers. If the rest of the items follow suit as the first one (by Man Repeller), they’re going to be on the pricey end but it’s such a simple but groundbreaking idea. Check out Line By.
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Your Essential Coolgirl Style Sheet:
Coolgirl style is that hard to explain sort of look, that embodies sexy and messy pieces that mix and match from every end of the spectrum, from era pieces, to high and low brands, to textures and materials, and staple pieces that become mainstays. Hopefully this post will become your cheat sheet to mastering your version of what coolgirl style could be:
Your Celebrity Mentors:
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6 Items You Should Steal From Your Boyfriend's...
Because on any given Sunday morning, when it’s one of those lethargic, “I have nothing to wear” days, and everything in your closet becomes one big blur, sometimes you just need to bro down. Girls, take note and Boys, get ready to see your girl look way better than you ever will in your clothes.
1. Grab one of the...
October 2011
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Halloween Inspiration: Cruella de Vil
In keeping with the Disney Halloween costume theme…
I mean yes, Cruella was a horrible individual that PETA would’ve probably hired a secret hitman for, but damn, girl had some style. I mean seriously, she sort of is a fashion icon.
If you’re planning on channeling a little Cruella this Halloween, first of all, good for you, you’ve already done half the...
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Cash Money Millionaire
Caitlin Cash, 21
What are you wearing?
Borrowed Skinny Jeans, Top from a Paris Boutique, Nike ID High Tops
What’s the thing you stray away from most fashion-wise?
I don’t wear anything really sparkley or glittery. No, no girl. I like to add really cool shoes to whatever I am wearing to make it kinda sporty. Whatever I wear needs to be comfortable and I need...
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Halloween Costume Inspiration: Hipster Ariel
If you haven’t met Hipster Ariel yet, then where the hell have you been? Under the sea?!?
…Okay, now that I got my shamefully bad joke out of the way, on to the costume inspiration…
If you don’t already have a head full of fabulous red hair, then pick up a red wig. You can cut down on costume costs by shopping the youth section if the size...
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Fall Haul in Photos
I’ve been longing for perfectly-worn in vintage cowboy boots basically since my freshman year of college and after three years of searching, you’ll never believe where I got my perfect pair! Savers! And for a cool $12! In the few weeks since I picked these boots up, I’ve rocked these everywhere from the ever-hipster Austin City Limits Festival, a...
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A Photo Story About Insanely Chic (and privileged)... →
This New York Times LENS blog story totally made me smile this morning and I just had to share. These kids put Crewcuts to shame, which is saying a lot.
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My Fall Essentials
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Fall is absolutely my favorite season! The weather is crisp, yet sunny and perfectly breezy. School is back session and the stress of finals has yet to sink in, allowing your to fully enjoy your Sunday mornings with dollar mimosas at brunch at Taverna, and leaving your Thursday nights open for drinks and darts at...
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DIY: Hair Pins
The possibilities for decking out your mundane bobby pins are literally endless! These make great party favors on name place cards, bridesmaids’ gifts, cheap and quick birthday gifts, and so much else. I went for a more quirky style but white flowers and paper, and a little shimmer mist can instantly transform these pins into elegant add-ons to any updo.
Grab some bobby...
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Texan Days, Austin Nights
Ashley, 21.
What are you wearing?
Free People skirt, Lola top, Michael Kors watch, Vintage boots, Aldo wedges, ACL Vendor earrings, Necklaces borrowed from her mom’s jewelry box
What’s your non-clothing personal style must-have?
Cat-eye make up and Laura Mercier Bronzer
How do you make items from chain stores fit into your...
September 2011
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Instant Hipster Charm
Caitlin St. Pierre, 22
What are you wearing? Forever 21 jeans, Urban Outfitters hat, shirt from Nordstrom, Vintage Cuff, H&M clutch.
What’s your non-clothing personal style must-have?
Vanilla Mint Chapstick
How do you make items from chain stores fit into your personal style?
I like to buy cheap clothes with...
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Inspired by Austin: CowParade
If you haven’t checked out the first post of the Inspired by Austin series, featuring my favorite cow from the Austin CowParade, you can check it out here. This series creates outfit inspiration from some of my favorite things around town. The CowParade cows are so inspiring I decided to make a sub-series within the Inspired by Austin series.
Flower Power Cowlection, “Esther...
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Casual American Classics
Kristin, 23
What are you wearing?
Banana Republic Shorts, H&M tights, Urban Outfitters socks, Dillars Arturo Chiang boots, necklace from a street vendor
What’s your non-clothing personal style must-have?
Bronzer. As a naturally super white person, this really gives me a great tan glow without the sun damage.
How do you make items...
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Inspired By Austin: CowParade
If you haven’t checked out the first post of the Inspired by Austin series, featuring my favorite cow from the Austin CowParade, you can check it out here. This series creates outfit inspiration from some of my favorite things around town.
The CowParade cows are so inspiring I decided to make a sub-series within the Inspired by Austin series. Up next is the “Discow” created by...
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Austin City Limits Festival Guide: Cutoffs
There’s no one clothing item that screams music festival more than a pair of cutoff shorts. Hipsters and laid-back types can both agree that cutoffs are comfortable, effortlessly cool and versatile for a weekend in the sun with a beer or sweet tea in hand. Here’s a fresh batch of the latest and greatest in cutoff shorts for a little outfit inspiration to stand out in a sea of frayed...
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What To Pack For Austin City Limits Festival
If you plan on sneaking in Gatorade and Vodka in your Camelbak and trail mix in secret compartments in backpack, be sure that you include these necessities too.
1. A backpack is essential for a hands-free trip to eatery and beer and wine stands. I love this bright one but I’d also go for a canvas or worn-in leather backpack to match my laid-back festival style.
2. Sunblock is...
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Austin City Limits Festival Beauty Guide
1. Sea salt spray for coolgirl hair texture. Festival style is all about looking effortlessly beautiful and nothing says effortless beauty like tousled beach waves. Air dry your locks and spray liberally all over hair avoiding roots. Scrunch your hair softly, pushing up with hands and shake out your locks. Sea salt sprays can get pretty pricey but this one wont set you back much.
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Inspired by Austin: CowParade
This is the first of a series called “Inspired by Austin” where I draw outfit inspiration from various locations and items I spot around this seriously freakin’ awesome city.
As I drove on Lamar a few days ago, I never really noticed how many decorated cow statues there are placed around town. Austin is no stranger to public art displays (like with last year’s guitars) so up until that drive I...
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Your Guide to Sequin Harem Pants
Right now I’m currently obsessing over sequin harem pants, especially the “Splurge” ones from J.Crew, but since we cant all afford to play it like an A-lister and drop $650 on a pair of pants, I did a little investigating to shop my way around spending so much.
Arden B. makes a fabulous “Save” pair of sequined harems that almost perfectly mirrors those of...
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Rock That Romper Twice This Week
If you’re anything like me, you usually fall back on rompers on days when you’re too tired to think of putting an outfit together. Rompers can actually be really versatile with as little as just another piece you probably already have in your closet. A skirt with a little body perfectly hides the lower half to turn your romper into a makeshift tank, while a short sweater that...
