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Beauty Hacks

December 17, 2014 Sydnie2 Comments

Finals Week calls for a few beauty hacks that will make your life a little bit easier, because let’s face it, we have more important things to be thinking about…right?

Coconut milk or coconut oil is a great alternative to almost any cream you ran out of! Not only is it great for your dry skin during the Winter months, but it’s also a delicious mask for your hair.

Most of us are a little more pale this time of year, or maybe you accidentally bought the wrong foundation. Adding a little bit of moisturizer will lighten the foundation, better blending it in with your natural skin tone.

Holiday parties usually run late into the evening, so that means we need to make sure we stay smelling good all night! By rubbing vaseline on your pulse points, or anywhere you like to spray your perfume, it will make it last.

Want the matte lip, but don’t have time to go buy the matte stick? Before applying your color, dab on some concealer, or even a white eyeliner/eyeshadow.

All out of dry shampoo? Grab the starch out of your laundry room, and spray away. Works just as well, if not better.

Now, time to get back to the books…

When It Rains…

December 4, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

Rainy days usually make me wish I could stay inside all day, and not have to face the unruly weather that messes with my look.

I used to avoid going outdoors in the rain, and I realized it was partly because I didn’t have the “right” rain gear. The perfect trench coat is a MUST HAVE. I prefer black, but camel tone is a versatile choice too.

Calvin Klein at Macy’s has a good variety of choices.

I have never been extremely attracted to the tall rain boot style, which I ignorantly thought was the only rain boot style…until now. Ankle high booties are my favorite length, and Tretorn Plask Mid has just that! Not to mention the irresistible wedge aspect and combined practicality, there is no reason to hold back.

Lastly, but arguably the most important item to have readily available for the rainy season, Bb Defrizz. If you have hair like mine, uncontrollable and frizzy when humidity and moisture hit, it’s time to invest in a good product. Bumble and bumble is a reliable choice– it not only tames your hair, but leaves it shiny and soft too.

There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. ~Alfred Wainwright

The Unconventional School Girl

October 31, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

Remember this?

Since it’s Halloween, I’m going to talk about how you can turn a costume into an everyday outfit!

Featuring my little sis, it’s easy to see how a few changes can really change EVERYTHING.

An outfit needs to have dignity, which means, show some self worth and cover up (a little). You can still show off your legs, just don’t show off everything. Maintaining curiosity is all part of the school girl demeanor. Wear flats, not heals. Keep the pig tails…and you’re ready for class.

For Halloween, it’s ok to go ALL out on make-up. In fact, check out this tutorial by The Western Wild. I LOVE costume make-up. However, switching to everyday mode calls for keeping things clean and simple. Urban Decay Naked 2 is the best natural shadow.

Outfit: H&M Tank

Similar Skirt by Brandy

Cathy Jean Flats

Urban Necklace

Mad World

October 18, 2014October 18, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

Have you guys ever watched Mad Men and felt overwhelmed with all of the amazing colors, patterns, and overall style of the female leads? Well, I have… In fact, I’ve come to learn that sometimes an outfit can give us the words we don’t know how to use…Especially for these characters.

Here are a few of my favorite looks:

Foggy Fall

October 10, 2014 Sydnie1 Comment

It’s time to pull back out my hat! The foggy city can do wonders to my hair…

This hat brings out the preppy side in me, and that’s NOT a bad thing. It’s fun to step out of my comfort zone.

Adding a pop of color to a simple look makes all the difference, and it really helps me feel confident when I’m experimenting with different outfits.

I’m in a Coco Chanel phase right now, so bare with me.

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” —Coco Chanel

For me, that means bringing out the different sides of myself that I often try to hide…Like bringing back out my favorite hat for the new season. I will not hide beneath the fog.

On me: Brandy Melville Hat

Cotton On Sweater

Urban Outfitters Collared Shirt & Pants

Cathy Jean Booties

The Sak Purse

The Gospel According To Coco Chanel

September 29, 2014September 29, 2014 Sydnie3 Comments

First thing’s first, my new haircut! Yes, it’s WAY shorter….but I am someone who LOVES to experiment with my hair. So I thought, new season–new hair…I mean, who doesn’t think that way?!

My new haircut aside, this weekend I went to Green Apple Books and bought Gone Girl, something I need to read before seeing the movie, and The Gospel According To Coco Chanel!

One of my favorite things to do on a sunny weekend in the city is read in the park, and Dolores Park is the perfect destination. Coco Chanel has amazing life lessons for ALL women and girls! Chapter three is titled, “On Fearlessness” and it begins with a quote from Chanel, “The most courageous act is to think for yourself. Aloud.”

I am constantly working towards finding my own voice, and more importantly, having confidence in my own voice. For me, that means not being afraid to share what I think with the world. Spoiler: It’s way harder than it seems. And what do I do when things are hard?! Read another chapter from The Gospel. In chapter eleven, “On Living Life On Your Own Terms”, I found the solution to my problem.

“The answer isn’t to climb down but to rise higher.” -Coco Chanel

On Me: Hollister Sweater

Levi’s Jeans

Cathy Jean Booties

Nordstrom Sunnies

Urban Outfitters Necklace

Short Hair, DO Care

September 19, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

I recently got a haircut…hoping for the “long bob” style seen above…but unfortunately, it didn’t turn out quite the same…(pics soon to come). However, I would still love to share my styling techniques for the “long bob” hairstyle!

All you need are two products. To get the “textured” look, spray Redken Fabricate #03 all over your hair after blow drying. It’s heat activated, so try to spray while your hair is still hot. Then, run your fingers throughout–scrunching and munching until your desired look is achieved.

The last product you’ll need is Redken Rough Paste #12. Put a small amount onto the tips of your fingers, then rub through the ends of your hair. This works especially well if your hairstylist used thinning scissors on the ends of your hair to make it look and feel a little bit lighter.

You see? Short hair isn’t as hard to manage as it seems!

Back To Black

September 6, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

So…as we all know…It’s New York Fashion Week…

And as a mere college student living in San Francisco, I thought it quite suitable to play dress up!

Then again, I find it quite suitable to play dress up almost any day of the week!

I hope to one day be able to experience NYFW for myself, but until then, I’ll just have to find ways to add to the fashion spirit from this side of the country!

Is it just me, or is it easier to wear your hair natural when your outfit is a tad on the fancy side? Some might call it backwards, but for some reason, I feel more confident knowing my outfit can stand alone…

And when my outfit speaks for itself, so do I!

“I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence.” -Yves Saint Laurent

On Me: Urban Outfitters Top

American Apparel Skirt

Zara Heels

Nordstrom Sunnies

Sundance Pearls

Just Around The Corner

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 Sydnie1 Comment

Fall is just around the corner, so let’s talk scarves…

Technically, it is still summer, but the weather in San Francisco is hard to pinpoint to just one season.

Believe it or not, but infinity scarves are my favorite! Despite being warm, they make any average outfit much more stylish. I love to wear them with a T-Shirt, jeans, and booties. Hair up or down– it doesn’t matter!

Fall can carry a bad reputation. I get it! Who isn’t bummed about summer being over? But as a fashionista, thinking about all of the clothing opportunities in the changing season can make going back to school a little bit easier.

P.S. If you like my photos, check out my talented photographer’s website: http://stillscaptured.tumblr.com

The Messy Bun

August 17, 2014August 17, 2014 SydnieLeave a comment

The Messy Bun is a simple, yet versatile look– something every fashionista should know how to create.

To begin, pull your hair into a ponytail. It works best if your hair is a little dirty and hasn’t been brushed yet.

If you have an old scrunchy, like this one here, it will come in handy. Put your ponytail through the scrunchy, then start wrapping the ponytail around the scrunchy until you have a donut shape.