So today's look consists of two of my favorite things right now... Bold black and white stripes and scalloped shorts. They actually pair really nicely together! This outfit is perfect for a night out during the warmer months (I'll switch to flats during the day, maybe even lose the blazer), a nice lunch or shopping with friends... anywhere! It's just the right amount of sophistication and fun. Love it!
I didn't get a great shot of the striped top without the blazer, but here it is...
Hope you guys are having a great week so far! Today I'm bringing you a darker look featuring products from the new MAC Temperature Rising collection. Really a look like this would work for any season, but I love how mixing the dark emerald green with warmer bronze tones warm up an otherwise dark look for the warmer months.
Hope you guys love it!
Products Used:
MAC Powerchrome eye pencil in Life's Luxury
MAC eye shadow quad in Bare My Soul Loreal Super Slim liquid liner pen
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Perversion
MAC Pro Longwear Bronzer in Nude on Board
MAC Powder Blush in Hot Nights
MAC Lipstick in Caliente
MAC Lipglass in Soft Serenade
not shown in video:
Make Up For Ever HD Liquid Foundation
MAC Brunette brow pencil
I have been obsessed with shorts lately. Partly because I've discovered an amazing self-tanning product
that helps me be a little more comfortable wearing them (details on that HERE), but mostly because they're SO easy. Throw on a pair of shorts in a fun print with a simple top and you've got an outfit that is incredibly easy, yet really put-together-looking.
Check out my latest pairing...
When I wear "sweeter" prints and colors (pink, girly prints), I always like to toughen-up the look with accessories that have a bit of an edge...
Details...
top: Express, shorts: J. Crew, sandals: Sam & Libby for Target, bag: Louis Vuitton, necklace: Nikki Reed for 7 For All Mankind, earrings: Target, hammered bangles: thecurrentcustom.com, Stella & Dot Renegade (spiky) bracelet, Henri Bendel large cuff
Over the past few years as a fair-skinned gal, I definitely haven't been about looking majorly "tan". I look back at photos of my high school and college days and absolutely CRINGE. I definitely should have embraced my pale-ness and maybe stepped it up a few shades for a bit of a bronze glow. But wow... looking cooked and fake baked is never a good look. Although at the time, I'm sure I thought it was amazing. Tanning beds should be against the law, just saying.
Oh well, you live and you learn. For me, I have a history of skin cancer in my family. So for years, I've taken my skin's health very seriously and gotten skin cancer screenings every 6 months. I cannot tell you how many biopsies and small surgeries I've had on "abnormal" moles.
Countless. I'm serious.
For me, I don't have moles that are raised. Just what appear to be flat "freckles" that are a bit darker. Those are the ones my dermatologist takes seriously because of my history, and the fact that some of mine haven't been "harmless".
So after going through that, I never UV tan. Totally not worth it. Plus, I like the idea of keeping my skin young-looking. So self-tanners are the way to go.
My issue is that I HATE applying them. They always stain my clothes and look unnatural in a few days.
Praise goodness I've found one that works perfectly for me! I'm so excited to share it with you guys!
Here are the products I use for a flawless and natural-looking faux glow:
St Tropez Bronzing Mousse
St Tropez Application Mitt (You NEEED the Mitt. Trust me on this.)
Jergens Natural Glow SPF 20 Facial Moisturizer in Medium-Tan
(Pre-tan: Nivea Express Hydration)
Because self-tanning can be tricky, I decided that rather than describe how to apply it (which can lead to trouble where this topic is concerned), I'd actually SHOW you. To see how I apply these and for all my tips, check out my video tutorial below!
