Keeping it Casual

Pink and Soft

Pink is always a good idea!

Pampering Sessions

BEAUTY: AU NATUREL

I have loved everything related to beauty way before I got interested in fashion. Therefore, I decided to create a beauty related post. By beauty, I mean everything related the feet, the nails, and skin care. Skin and its health are affected by genetics, environment and lifestyle. We get some of our skin related problems from our parents, our hormones, the environment we live in (pollution and dirt affect the health of our skin and what we consume (food, alcohol, cigarettes, lack of sleep, and the amount of sugar we consume).

1)   Important Steps

·         Clean: Clean your face twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. With time, what your skin needs will vary and you will have to adapt the products you use to your age.

·         Exfoliate: Once a week exfoliate both your face and your body

·         Hydrate/ Moisturize: (I used to moisturize as many as four times a day during the winter)

2)   Naturals

·         Coconut Oil: Use it as a moisturizer and as a replacement to your skin lotion.

·         Olive Oil: Use it as a moisturizer and as a replacement to your skin lotion.

·         Brown and White Sugar: Mix it with olive oil or coconut oil to create a face/body scrub.

·         Coffee: Use it to get rid of cellulite .Mix coffee grounds with some essential oils (Coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin E oil…)and scrub the areas that needs to be treated.

It can also be used as a facial scrub. Mix some coffee grounds, some olive oil and some sugar or salt (for the exfoliating beads).

·         Cinnamon: topical application of cinnamon helps to get rid of pimples, eczema and other skin infections (benefitsofcinnamon.com)

·         Clay: used as a mask it help getting rid of acne

·         Honey: Reduce the appearance of adult acne scars

·         Apple Cider Vinegar: Help detoxify the skin. Apply on dark spot on face to correct hyperpigmentation: Mix with water and apply as a toner. (Be careful not to put too much of it may burn your skin and your eyes)

·         Lemon: (Undeniably my favorite!) Rich in vitamin C. Clear skin/ Decreases wrinkles/

Use to whiten teeth/ apply directly on the face to get rid of blackheads/

·         Eggs: Spread egg whites under your eyes to reduce puffiness/ great remedy for oily skin when applied as a mask/ use as a mask to repair damaged hair

·         Avocado: Nourishes hair. Make a mask by adding some avocado to some olive oil and some eggs. Wrap your hair in a towel and/or a cap to lock up warmth. Leave on for 30 minutes (at least) and wash.

 

Classic: Trench Coat!

Trench coats are favorite piece of clothing! I have so many of them that I don't know how many. I have worn them during all seasons, even summer. (Yes! I have had people look at me crazy, but sun exposure is bad for your skin).

Trench: H&M

Choker: H&M

                     Shoes:Missoni for Target

Animal Print

I bought so many clothes for the fall and there are so many trends I am obsessed about, but for some reason, I haven't posted any of the pictures I took on the blog. I will post more for sure! 

Top: Altuzara
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Mossimo

Looking Good!

This outfit was originally inspired by the color of the American flag. These pictures were taken the 3rd of July. I ended up only keeping the red and white pieces of the outfit due to a wardrobe malfunction. (I really like how glowy my skin looks. Check out my skin care post!

                                                                               Outfit Information:
                                                                        Dress: Roberta
                                                                        Shoes: Mossimo for Target

Stripe Action

I want to give a shout out to these shoes. I wear them too much. In fact I keep them in my car in case something comes up and I need to wear heels for an event. They are my go-to shoes when I am in lack of inspiration (which happens often).

                                          Dress: Forever 21
                                          Shoes: Mossimo
                                          Rings: H&M
                                           Bag: Thrifted