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Tip of the Week #7

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It's time for a weekly tip!

This week's tip has to do with  a clothing item that every one of us has. From two pairs to maybe 14, jeans are probably the most purchased item for each one of us and it's definitely important that we know how to care for our beloved pairs. So here's three quick tips for your jeans!

1. When trying and buying dark wash jeans, make sure you buy the size that fits tightest on you. Dark wash jeans are made with elastine (because it holds dark colors well) and they will stretch out after a wear or two. You don't want to buy dark jeans that are loose and find them to be even looser two weeks later!

2. Wash your jeans as little as possible. I know you might think that sounds gross, but it actually preserves your jeans! And when you do throw them in the laundry, make sure you use cold water as heat can damage the jeans. I turn my jeans inside out before washing so that it keeps them from wearing out quickly.

3. Once in a while, to clean dark jeans, fill up a bathtub with room temperature water and add 1/8 cup of vinegar to the water. Put the jeans in the tub, laying them flat and let them soak for 20 minutes. Let them air-dry and the dark color of your jeans will be set!

 

And if you're looking for some cute jeans to add to your collection, here's some of my favorite brands:

Hudson Jeans & Joe's Jeans: super comfortable, the signature pockets flatter any tush, and I'm wearing a pair of Hudson's right now!

Gap Jeans & Levi's: classic, cheaper than designer brands but about the same quality, and so many fits to choose from.

Happy jean hunting!

 

XOXO,

Leila

 

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Tip of the Week #6

June 30, 2011 By 1 Comment

Summer is upon us and weekends spent out enjoying the sun will definitely increase as July rolls up tomorrow. You hear it everywhere that the sun is bad for you and you should layer up on sunscreen but the funny thing is that this isn't stressed enough because people don't see the risk in taking in too much sun. So this week's Tip of the Week has to do with the sun and those seemingly sun-less, cloudy days.

Don't stress too much over the SPF numbers. SPF 100+ is not twice as strong as SPF 50. It's actually only a few percentages higher. So whether you have SPF 30 or SPF 70, reapply that sunscreen!


If you have sensitive skin, definitely try out Supergoop! SPF 30 Sunscreen Swipes from Sephora. I received a sample from Sephora and tested the swipes out earlier this week. The swipes are non-oily and slides over your skin smoothly without leaving a white residue like other sunscreens do. With Zinc providing powerful UV protection, Green Tea reducing irritation and redness, and Vitamin E to soften the skin, Supergoop! is a great source of protection from those harmful rays that you encounter everyday.

But remember that sunscreen isn't only for the beach. If you're ever going out, even on a cloudy day, apply sunscreen to keep your skin healthy and wrinkles at bay.

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A Habit for MYHABIT

June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you have a thing for beautiful clothing, accessories, and shoes (let's face it, who doesn't?) at discount prices, you are going to love what I'm about to say.

A private fashion sale site, MYHABIT, offers up to 60% off hand-picked selections from designer and boutique brands. Offering select items from Ray Ban, Dolce & Gabbana, LeSportsac, and the like, MYHABIT has daily sales that begin at 9 AM Pacific time and run for 72 hours. However, be warned that all these items on sale do sell out quickly, and once they're gone, they're gone. So I suggest you sign onto MYHABIT right when that big hand hits the twelve because, trust me, the clothing and accessories on sale are beautiful and you can not get them anywhere at a better price. With free shipping and free returns, what more could you want?

Plus, MYHABIT doesn't only offer women's clothing and accessories, but also men's and children's, so you can get something for everyone!

An amazing site, MYHABIT definitely has something that's your style, so check it out and enjoy all those clothes!

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Spring Nail Trend: Half-Moon

March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As seen all over the Spring 2011 Runways, this inverse french nail manicure has taken over, proving to be a lasting spring trend. The half-moon manicure is definitely something to try as it's different from the norm but definitely chic.

Falling in love with the manicure itself, I decided to try it out with a silver moon at the base of the nail and a navy color for the rest. I'm happy to say that I'm completely satisfied with my nails and I do think they look really classy.

If you're looking for a new nail trend to try, I definitely recommend the half-moon manicure. It's actually an extremely easy manicure to do yourself if you have hole reinforcements which will help you make the half-moon at the base of the nail.


So as a DIY:
1. After painting a base coat, choose a color that you would like to be your half-moon. Whites, silvers, grays, or any neutral will work perfectly. Paint your entire nail with this color.
2. Let the color completely dry then take your hole reinforcements and stick them to the bottom of the nail, creating an arch that will be your half-moon.
3. Take your second color, a complement to the one you chose as your half-moon, and paint the rest of the nail.
4. After it has dried, peel the reinforcements off slowly and polish a top coat over.

Photo: Joey D'Arco for StyleCaster

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Tip of the Week #5

February 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you're using an eyeliner pencil and it crumbles and smears when you put it on your lids, store the eyeliner in the freezer for 15 minutes before use. This way, the tips will be firm and go across your lids smoothly.
Simple trick for flawless lined eyes.

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