Haircare Tips

I love to style my hair. Braids, buns, ponytails, bouffants, you name it! I can't imagine not having long hair, so it is really important that I keep it healthy. Here are my tips for long, strong, healthy hair.

1. Don't wash your hair everyday. Don't roll your eyes. It's true! I wash my hair every other day. If you are worried about greasy hair, that is what the "messy bun" was invented for! Use this as an advantage to throw on all the sparkly headbands and bows you can find!

2. Use swim conditioner. I used to swim and used special hydrating swim conditioner to heal my brittle locks. After the season was over, I still had some left and just finished the bottle. My hair is so smooth and silky now because of it!

3. Don't use heat. Except for special occasions, I never curl or straighten my hair. If you must, use a heat protectant. The heat dries out your hair, leaving it brittle and breaking.

4. This goes along with #3, but don't blowdry your hair either. With the exception of when I'm sick, I never blowdry my hair. If you must, use the lowest, coolest setting. Even a quick blowdry builds up brittleness over time.

5. Use metal-less hair ties. The metal snags and breaks your hair. The softer, glued together ones are softer and stretchier.

Falling For Fall

Brisk wind. Colorful leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Fall has to be my favorite season! That said, this has to be one of my favorite outfits! A knit cardigan, accented tank top, skinny jeans, boots! So many combinations! Oh, and those lovely blue and brown knit boot cuffs? I made them! So can you! Simply K1 P1 ribbing for 1 inch, then stockinette (K1 row, P1 row) 3 inches, then end with K1 P1 ribbing for 1 inch! Use worsted weight yarn and US Size 8 needles.

Happy Fall! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Mismatched Nails

I love doing my nails, but the reality is that beyond simple stripes and dots, I'm hopeless. These mismatched nails, though, are super easy but look complex!

You will need:
- Three colors of nail polish. These look best with black, white, and an accent color. Here I chose blue.
- Striping tape
- Dotting tools or a bobby pin
- A sheet of stickers, I used stars.
- Chunky glitter polish to match the accent color. I liked the use of silver with the blue.

How to:

Thumb:
1. Paint the nail white.
2. Peel off the sticker and set aside. Now cut around the sticker sheet where the sticker was. Peel this off. Now you have a template! When the nail is dry, place the empty sticker template on the nail where you wish the design to be.
3. Paint over the template in your accent color. Wait a couple seconds for the polish to dry a bit, and then peel of the sticker. Voila!

Index:
1. Paint the nail white.
2. Using a dotting tool or bobby pin, dip in a bit of black polish and create a dotty design on the nail.

Middle:
1. Paint the nail in your accent color.
2. When it is dry, place four strips of striping tape across the nail.
3. Paint over in black and then carefully peel off the striping tape.

Ring:
1. Paint the nail in your accent color.
2. Take your glitter polish and paint over the nail.

Pinky:
1. Paint the nail white.
2. Take the black polish and color half the nail black. If you want to get the line very clean, place a piece of striping tape halfway and carefully paint below it.

And there you have it! Each nail has three steps or less!

These would look great with these accent colors as well:
- Coral
- Baby Pink
- Purple
- Light Green
- Teal

Polish it up! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Nail polishes I used:
- Sinful Colors Snow Me White
- Sally Hansen Black Out
- Sinful Colors Midnight Blue
- Claire's Disco Glitter Polish

Wonderful Warm Wristwarmers

Recently I knit these amazing wristwarmers and I couldn't resist sharing how to make them! This is a customizable pattern, so sorry for not having exact measurements! Also, I will be referencing the glove diagram below, just so you can visualize this. It is not my image. Find it here.

You will need:
US 8 knitting needles/ 5mm
1 skein of worsted weight yarn

Instructions:
Cast on 30 stitches.

Knit until you have about 1 inch of knitting. Hold it up to the area right above your thumb. Knit more rows if you feel it is too short. This is areas 7 and 5 together. If it is to your liking, now it is time to make the thumbhole!

The thumbhole takes 3 rows to complete:
1. Knit 6 stitches. Now cast off 6 stitches. Knit to the end of the row.
2. Knit 6 stitches. Cast on 5 stitches. Knit to the end of the row. You now have 29 stitches.
3. Knit the entire row.

After the thumbhole is complete, knit until the piece is as long as you desire. Mine is about 8 inches.

When long enough, cast off. Leave a long tail. Now fold over and sew up using the tail. Flip inside out.

Repeat!

Note: When you are sewing it up, keep in mind the direction you fold it. With the thumbhole in the top left, if you fold it to the right and sew it will be the left wristwarmer. With the thumbhole in the top right, if you fold it to the right and sew it will be the right wristwarmer.

Stay warm! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Nail Art Secret!

So you just painted your nails and now you have to eat or knit or do something! I don't know about you, but I just don't want to wait 45 minutes! The quick fix?

Place your hands in a cold bowl of water for about 1-2 minutes. Then dry carefully and spray them with cooking spray! Wipe off and voila! Dry, shiny, gorgeous nails!

Spread the word! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Garden Veggie "Pizza"

So, it's nearly lunch time and my stomach has become a tornado siren. Watch out! Take cover! Generally now I'd eat, so I thought I might share my lunch with you today! I'm making garden veggie pizzas!

You'll need...
- 2 tortillas, white or wheat
- 2 handfuls of shredded cheese (I'm using Mexican because it melts nicely, any shredded cheese will do!)
- 1 medium tomato, preferably fresh from the garden
- about 1/4 -1/2 cup fresh spinach
- a pinch of oregano (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Chop the tomato into medium thick slices. Chop the spinach up as well into small pieces.
3. Sprinkle the cheese onto the tortillas, leaving out a little bit of the cheese. Sprinkle on the oregano now, if using.
4. Bake in the oven for 3 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melting.
5. Sprinkle the spinach on the tortillas along with two or three tomato slices on each. Add on the remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 3 minutes again.
7. Let cool slightly then cut and enjoy!

Serves 1-2 people

 



Note:
You can use other vegetables too! Spinach and mushroom, tomato and basil, green pepper, onions, or whatever you have on hand!

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and is perfect for a lunch with friends because it's so quick, easy, and delicious!

Please be careful when using the oven!

Stay healthy! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Bohemian Bold

The first day of school is coming up quick! With summer coming to an end, school is about to start! Personally I love the first days back at school. Reconnecting with friends, seeing how everybody changed, new teachers, and the easiness of not too much schoolwork yet. You have to remember, though, that everyone else is doing this too! Create an awesome impression with the easy breeziness of a maxi skirt. It says boho prep with a lightness that will surely draw attention. It's a bold way to say, "Hey, I'm back!".

I chose this bright blue maxi from Aeropostale! It's
carefree and flutters out behind you in the
prettiest way. On top, I chose this yellow striped
shirt for contrast! The outcome, easy breezy boho.

I always accessorize! The key is to add pieces that complement
each other. Play with textures. For example, I paired a plain
chunky jersey bracelet with a beaded bracelet and a thin colorful
knotted bracelet! You could also do this with necklaces and
play with metals, thicknesses, ribbon, and stone!

Now you have the outfit, what about the rest?

 For hair, go with an updo. Wearing your hair down distracts from the outfit. Brush it up and away into a high bun or a slick ponytail. Colorful hair ties and barrettes are key to make a simple hairstyle look complex!

As for makeup, natural is best! Show off your summer tan with a peachy blush! As for the eyes, line your waterline with white eyeliner and highlight your inner corners and brow bone with a light champagne color to open up your eyes! Fresh lips is key, so swipe on a berry shade!

Shoes are important for completing the look, so throw on some strappy sandals or flats with a jewel or floral accent!

Dress to impress! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

DIY: Craft Stick Bracelets



 So I was on Pinterest... and I saw these really cute bracelets made out of popsicle sticks. I decided that I wanted to make them, but with a twist. This is a great DIY and I wanted to share it with you! I was thinking about doing more tutorials, what do you think?

What You'll Need:
- Scrapbook paper
- Large craft sticks
- An assortment of drinking glasses
- A pot of boiling water
- Mod Podge
- Foam brushes
- Craft chain or cord
- Hot glue
- Scissors

Instructions:

1: Pick out your scrapbook paper. I'd recommend a mixture of
patterns and plain colors that fit with your wardrobe.

 

2: Cut strips of scrapbook paper out. Mine were about 2-3" by 6".
3. Place the craft stick on the paper and draw around it, mimicking
the shape. It needs to be bigger than the stick itself, about 1/4 to
a 1/2 inch bigger. They don't have to be exact. When finished,
cut them out and put aside.

 

4. Boil a pot of water. Once boiling, place in craft sticks
and "cook" for 15 minutes. When done, take off the heat
and drain the sticks. Keep some of the water in a small bowl.
5. Once the sticks are cool enough to handle, curve them into
a circle shape and fit them into the cups. While you are doing this, keep the
remaining sticks in the remaining boiled water to keep them flexible.
Leave about an inch of space between the two ends. Let dry overnight.
 

6. In the morning, check to see if they are dry. If not, keep them
in the cups until they are. Otherwise they will lose their shape.
I got impatient and finished them by heating them with a blow
dryer on the warm temperature at the low setting for a couple
seconds.

 

7. Dip the foam brush into the Mod Podge and
lightly brush it onto the the stick in a thin coat.
Place on the paper from earlier, making sure that
the edges are hanging off.

8. Using the scissors, cut out small triangles like
in the picture. This is so that when you fold in the
edges, you don't get creases.

9. Starting with the ends, fold in the tabs you
just created. Brush on some Mod Podge before
you fold them down and afterwards to seal them
in. Do this with every single one. When all the tabs
are in, brush the Mod Podge onto the outside, brushing
in horizontal motions. Use very thin coats. If it looks
like a white mess, brush some of it off, but keep in
mind it will dry clear.

 

10. Once it dries, trim your chain or cord to fit the
space between the sides. Hot glue it in place.

Now you are done! Voila!

Other things you may want to know....
1. I used Matte Mod Podge, but you can use the glossy kind if you prefer it to look shinier.
2. When using the boiling water and hot glue, please be careful!
3. To get Mod Podge off your fingers, place hands in warm, soapy water and scrub.
4. Boil more sticks than you need. I can guarantee that at least one or two will refuse to curl or just break.
5. Remember these are made of paper, so keep them out of the way of water! You could use fabric too.

Well, there you have it! Now you can flaunt that DIY style! When people ask you where you got them, you can just say with a smile, "I made these." How cool is that? Plus they make awesome gifts and craft fair items.

Follow me on Pinterest!(Linked at top) XOXO
~FashionistaGirl

Check Out My Tattoos!

I know what you guys are thinking and it is just the opposite! This tattoo is the temporary kind, but not in a place you'd think it would be. No, that there! You all have dirty minds. ; ) These tattoos are on my nails! For all those times you want some intricate designs on your nails but can't draw to save your life, here is the answer!

You'll need;
1. A cotton ball
2. A small dish of water
3. A sheet of temporary tattoos (Designs and lines look best. Avoid characters and words)
4. White nail polish
5. Top coat
6. Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut out your tattoos to the size of your nail. They should be slightly bigger.
Keep in mind that everything will be backwards. To keep them straight,
I'd recommend labeling them. Ex: L Thumb

2: Place the desired tattoo on nails that are already painted white. The nail must
be completely dry. I watched a bit of America's Next Top Model to pass the time! : )
It will stick a bit to the nail, so when you place it, place it carefully. The place
you put it is its final position pretty much.

3: Place a damp cotton ball on the tattoo, just like you would do
on regular skin. Make sure the cotton ball isn't soaking, squeeze off the
excess if you must. Apply equal pressure and roll the cotton ball over the nail, being careful
not to smudge the design. After about 10-15 seconds, carefully remove the cotton ball
and peek under the tattoo. If it has transferred, gently peel it off. If not, apply more pressure and re-wet
if needs be.

4: Once removed, seal with a topcoat and admire your
handiwork.

Here's the finished product! Sorry it's a bit blurry, but
you get the idea!

 

I've gotten so many compliments and I got the tattoos at the dollar store! Cheap and adorable!

 

Update: After a couple days the edges begin to fade, so reapply topcoat every 2 days for the lasting design and minimal chipping.

 

Wow your friends with this adorable mani! XOXO

~ FashionistaGirl

Keeping Your Cool

Over the weekend, the temperatures got to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with the humidity, that is a recipe for disaster. You just want to stay inside in the cool house, but no! You have stuff to do. (A summer job or maybe shopping with your friends! ) Don't let the summer weather hinder you! When you can't get to the beach try something like this to keep you cool.

The navy embroidery gives it a bohemian look along with the cuffed shorts. For shoes, go
with some cute strappy sandals or some flats.

Don't forget the cute mani! This floral and spotty design is easy to
do and looks chic! Just put polka dots on all except the ring fingers. For the flower,
make a straight line and a "v" halfway up. Then make five dots in a pentagon shape on
top. With a toothpick or bobby pin, pull the corners in towards the middle. End with a dot in the middle.

For some cute hairstyles and makeup inspiration, check out my hair and makeup board on Pinterest! (http://pinterest.com/aspiringfashion/school-hair-makeup/)

Don't Sweat Your Style! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Simple Nail Designs

I don't know about you, but I have to have my nails painted at ALL times. When you look down and see your colorful nails, it's a great feeling. When you're in a rush, though, it is hard to make intricate and beautiful nails. So here are a few ideas!

1. French tips: Simply paint your nails one color, then let them dry. After that, paint a quick stripe across the tip in another color and you're done. If you're worried you won't get it straight, make a diagonal french tip. It looks perfect every time.

2. Polka dots: Paint your nails one color, then take the end of a sewing pin or the tip of an [empty] ballpoint pen and dip it into a separate color. After that, simply press the pin or pen onto your dry nail and voila!

3. Glitter: Paint your nails a single color. Then go over with any glitter polish. Mix it up with different sized glitter pieces or with different shapes or different colors. Either way, it's quick, easy, and totally cute.

4. Crackle: For this, you'll need Crackle nail polish. To do this design, paint your nails with one coat of regular nail polish. Let it dry, then paint one coat of Crackle. Wait a minute, the nail polish will "crackle" and reveal some of the polish underneath.

5.Saran-wrap nails: Paint you nails one color and let dry. Take a piece of saran wrap and ball it up. Paint your nails another color and BEFORE they dry, dab the nail with the saran wrap. It will leave you with a cool design.

May Your Nails Be As Beautiful As You! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

110 Views!

If you happen to look over on the side bar, you'll notice that Aspiring Fashionista has, drumroll please........ 110 views! How awesome is that? Seems like just yesterday I was happy about my total of 34 views. Anyways, keep it up! You guys are awesome!

XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Monday Blues

Monday has a bad rap, and yes, I'm guilty. You wake up and just groan. Must I go back to work? Must I go back to school? Friday is so far yet so close to Monday! So, how can we make Mondays more fun? Wear your favorite outfit!

Yes, that is a TARDIS on my shirt! This is my favorite Doctor Who shirt! If you don't know
what that is, it's a fantastic, brilliantly written, sci-fi British drama. My! that was a mouthful!
Anyways, by keeping the color palette black & white, I could mix prints and graphics.

My fabulous arm of bracelets to add to the color. My favorite
is the Paris charm bracelet!

My nails! Just solids today with an accent nail. I think I'm
going to change them today... Hm, decisions, decisions...

Show your fandom! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Stop the Cravings!

It's the middle of the afternoon. It's not quite dinner time, but it's past lunch. You begin to feel hungry but you don't know what to eat. Then, you end up going for the chips or the chocolate (I know I do!). Once you're done, you feel full... and guilty. Next time, why not grab some of these healthy munchies?

1. "Baked" Apples: Simply cut up an apple and place in a bowl. Add some water and microwave for about 1- 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and sprinkle on some cinnamon!
2. Yogurt Drops: Spoon small drops of yogurt (Any flavor) onto a plate. Freeze for 45 minutes - 1 hour. After that, take them off the plate and eat!
3. "Baked" Potato Chips: Yes, but not in the oven. In the microwave! I found it here and love it! It's simply thinly cut potato drizzled olive oil and pepper. Then put in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, flip, microwave for 35 seconds- 1 minute and you're done! Crispy goodness without preservatives and loads of fat.

Snack Healthy! XOXO
FashionistaGirl

Prom Look

For some, prom has already happened. For some, prom has yet to begun and the question is; what to wear!? Something simple, yet chic. Something eye catching, but not outrageous. Something wearable, yet glamorous. It seems pretty tough, eh? Not so much. Here's some inspiration thanks to Polyvore!

 

The navy and the red contrast to be eye catching, but not outrageous (Just a pop of color!). The shape makes it wearable, but the jewelry makes it glamorous. The angles of the print make it simple, yet classic and chic. So what's the verdict? A-Lines are in. Simple prints too. Add a pop of color!

 



Don't Doubt Yourself! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Flirty Floral Look

When I put this outfit together I got really excited. You know that feeling when you put together an outfit that you absolutely love? I got that feeling. The wings of the shirt balances the slight a-line of the skirt. Then add the belt which brings in the coral color of the flowers on the shirt; just pure happiness!



Since both the skirt and the top are navy, the look flows
without looking too matchy-matchy because of the pop of
color.

This belt is my new favorite! The stones encrusted in it adds character
and brings a pop of color and a focal point.

 Just looking at these pictures makes me grin. Is that weird? If it is, I don't care!

Dress for yourself! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Outfit of the Day

Spring has sprung, well, it's trying to! Today it was warm enough to wear a dress! Ah, 60s/70s, please stick around! Anyways, to celebrate this glorious occasion, I put this together!

I made these bracelets by wrapping
embroidery floss around some cheap plastic
bangles.

These kiwi inspired nails are fresh and fruity! This was inspired
by a design by Youtuber "cutepolish". See below for a list
of polishes used.

This navy dress with blue and green flowers is one of my favorites.
When paired with a black vest and grey crochet tights, (Yes, my legs aren't actually freakishly
light!) it looks so chic and flirty!**

This is the perfect outfit for the transitional weather and florals are trendy any time of the year. Try a dress sometime this spring. You won't regret it!

Swap your pants for a skirt! XOXO
~FashionistaGirl

*Nail polish used; Sinful Colors 946 "Happy Ending", Sinful Colors 101 "Snow Me White", Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear 370 "Black Out", Sally Hansen No Chip Top Coat.

**Sorry about the quality, my camera wouldn't focus!

Fast Fashion

Currently, I'm reading Overdressed by Elizabeth L. Cline. In this book she discusses America's increasing demand for what is called "fast fashion" or the increasing demand of cheap clothes at cheap prices. Americans buy millions of items of clothing of cheap quality only to throw them out just a few wears later. Cline brings up the issue of textile waste and all the effects of this "fast fashion". How else can that $5 dress from Target or Forever 21 be made with high quality and cheap prices? The fact is, it can't. That dress is made from cheap fabric made of plastic (polyester and imitation cotton which pollutes the environment) and is made in sweatshop-like factories which pay less than or equal to minimum wage. The fact is, buying a ton of clothing as the weekly trends come out (Ever seen a YouTube Haul?) is not beneficial to you, the environment, or the fashion industry. How to combat this ever growing issue? Buy clothing that will last and won't grow out of style. Here are the wardrobe basics you must keep in your wardrobe;

• A good pair of jeans in a medium to dark wash
• A neutral* blazer
• A scoop neck t-shirt or long sleeved shirt in a neutral* color
• A pair of black non-denim pants
• A LBD (Little Black Dress)
• Black or Brown Boots
• A pencil skirt

When the newest trend comes along (Think lace, tie-dye, acid-wash, etc), feel free to buy a few pieces, but don't overload and buy 6 lace trim t-shirts just because everyone else is wearing them. Remember, accessories are your friend! Update your look without "haul"-ing.

Don't "Overdress"! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

*In this sense, I'm saying colors that match with many colors. This includes the regular neutrals (Black, White, Beige, etc.), but also light nude pinks, pale blue, pastels, use your judgement.

Message To Audience!

Greetings viewers of Aspiring Fashionista! Though so far my view count is 32 at this moment, it thrills me! I've written other blogs (long since deleted) that I've forgotten or became disinterested in. Hopefully I can keep this one active. To do that I need you though! Help me and give me feedback! Comment (Anyone can comment, I just have to moderate it.) and follow this blog! I've added a "Follow" bar on the side/bottom of the blog so you can. Give me suggestions! I'd love to hear from you guys.

Lots of Love! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Youtube Beauty Gurus

I cannot thank Youtube enough for helping me to cultivate my style. Just within the last year or two, I've really grown into who I am as a person and as an aspiring fashionista. As long as I can remember, I've been sketching and sewing, but my concept of true style was just what everyone else was wearing. True, Youtube is full of that, but actually, it was my always trustworthy beauty gurus.  Even if you have a great wardrobe, it's not complete without the hair and makeup. This final edition which I'd been missing completed me. Go check them out! I'll bet they can help you too!

1. SuperBeautyNerd: She's my go-to British girl for makeup. Her tutorials are amazing and her collection is outrageous! She does give hair tutorials, but even she admits those aren't her thing! She does great baking tutorials as well! Yum!

2. LuxyHair: These two sisters have the best hair tutorials I've seen and they're so easy to accomplish. Though they are a brand, there are next to none advertisements. Most of my Hairstyles playlist are LuxyHair!

3. lalastar0002: She is the best of both worlds! Recently she was awarded Beauty Guru of the Month by Star Central Magazine and definitely deserved it! She's down-to-earth and has great, easy to follow hair and makeup tutorials.

4. bubzbeauty: This girl is super sweet and helpful. She has really simple yet stylish hair tutorials and also does many craft and health videos as well. Her upbeat and cheery personality will definitely cheer you up!

I watch all four of these gurus daily and subscribe. Their advice and style can't be beat! Want to check out my Hairstyles and Makeup playlists? Check out my Youtube: GirlWithABowTie. 

Cultivate Your Style! XOXO

~ FashionistaGirl

Pop-of-Color Semi-Formal Look

 Today I had to give a semi-formal speech. Our dress was to be polished and put-together. Specifically NO SWEATPANTS! So I came home and spent a while deciding what to wear (After rehearsing my speech of course!). This was crucial. Looking good and polished shows you care. It's just as important as your ideas and delivery! So, after much contemplation, I decided on this;

What I'm wearing:
- Paramore T-Shirt (Hot Topic)
- Pencil Skirt (Kohl's)
- Tights (Kohl's)

I created a twisted up do for my hair.
 I found the tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdM0EIGtBTQ&list=PLkBptisA7xco6GE3lih0EuIWj7dEAI0Vv

I decided on red  nail polish, a powerful color that emanates strength.
The color is 369 Ruby Red by Sinful Colors



I think the black pencil skirt adds the formal aspect, but the messy up do and graphic tee makes it more casual and more appropriate. I love the contrast, especially with the polish. Normally, this look is a little out there for me, but I took a risk and loved the result. Take a risk with your style. Even if it's simply adding a bright nail polish, or a statement accessory.

Be yourself and show your style! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Tips and Tricks: Finding and Buying Jeans

We all have that one pair of jeans that are not the best fit. They sag in the rear, are a little too long or short, the wash is unwearable! Admit it, you know you got them or, if you're lucky, had them. I have a hard time finding jeans that really fit. Here are my tips for finding the best jeans for you.

First of all, you need to figure out what style flatters you. If you're long and lean, like me, go for a straight or boot cut style. This will help avoid the "twig" leg look ( super skinny jeans). If you're curvy, go for a boot cut or flare style. This helps to avoid the ice cream cone effect (skinny jeans). If you're petite, you can go with any style. Be cautious about skinny jeans though, if they're too skinny they will make your legs look toothpick-esq.

Now that you know your style, it's on to finding good fit.

•  The first rule of shopping is to TRY CLOTHES ON! Always, no matter what. Every pair of jeans, no matter if they're the same style and size, are a little to a lot different. One pair of 0s might be too long, but take another and you might find that they're just right. 
• Second, jeans should fit snugly in the bum and thigh area. If it pinches, then it's too tight, but if it's puckering when you sit (or stand), then they're too loose. As for length, jeans should come right below the bone that pokes out on the side of your foot.
• Choose a wash that fits your wardrobe. Dark wash is more professional and sleeker. Light wash is more casual and laid back. Think beach surfer. If you have a more casual/punk style, go with light washes. If you have a more preppy, mature style, go for darker washes. Medium washes can be dressed up or down, so they are a safe choice if you have a mix in your wardrobe.
• Lastly, don't give up and shop around. One brand of jeans might fit you better than others and remember, you may get discouraged (I know I get really frustrated), but the perfect pair might be around the corner.

One last tip. If you have jeans that fit in the hip and waist, but are a little short; roll them up to make capris! (See "Spring Forward" for pictures) This goes the same for it they are too long, roll them up! Cuffs look great with boots, flats, and heels.

Good luck! XOXO

~FashionistaGirl

Outfit of the Week

Today I was playing around with some outfits and then, eureka!, I came up with a totally unique pairing I am in love with! This is it;

Paris T-Shirt, Black Polka Dotted Skirt, Black Tights

Blue Flats

Lt. Pink Nails with Silver Glitter

I love the contrast of the polka dot skirt with the graphic tee. Add in the blue flats and the sparkle of the nails; how can you not fall in love?

Experiment! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl

Everyday Neutral Makeup

 I wear makeup pretty much everyday. I can't stand the look of too much makeup, though. I cringe at those who pile on the eyeliner and end up looking like raccoons! Likewise, a ton of foundation makes me wince. My go-to look is a natural, put together look that everyone can rock!

Products I Use: 

- Maybelline BB Cream

- Maybelline Baby Lips in "Peach Kiss"

- Claire's 'Got You Covered' Makeup Kit

- e.l.f Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara

- e.l.f. Eye Widener Eyeliner

How To:

1. Apply BB cream to face (I use my fingers, but you can use a foundation brush if you have one.)

2. Apply a light or translucent powder to set (Optional but recommended)

3. Apply an eyeshadow one lighter than your skin tone to inner third of the eye.

4. Apply an eyeshadow one darker than your skin tone to the outer third of the eye.

5. Apply a light gold or nude brown color to the crease.

6. Apply a white or cream color to the center of the lid, under the brow bone, and in the inner corner.

7. Apply a white eyeliner to the waterline (The skin above your lower lash line)

8. Apply mascara. (Curl your lashes beforehand if you have a lash curler)

9. Swipe on a moisturizing lip balm/tint!

I highly recommend all of these products and all of them are relatively cheap, too. Have fun with this natural look. You don't need 10 layers of makeup to look gorgeous!

Be fashionable and confident! XOXO

~ FashionistaGirl

Spring Forward

Spring, slowly but surely, is arriving. It's that awkward time when the weather is too cold for skirts and dresses, but warm enough to be comfortable without a coat. Lately, I've been really fond of rolling up my jeans and wearing ankle boots.

I like the look of the peek of skin; It's warm, but still keeps you cool in the sun.

These are my go-to boots; I love the toughness of them. I pair them with my skirts and dresses to edge it up, or with a band tee and jeans for a rock inspired look.

I think this is a neat look that makes people stop and do a double-take. It's a little edgy and it's my twist on the jeans with boots look! Another thing I've been loving is statement jewelry. One of my favorites is these earrings;

They're clip-ons of course, I'm scared to death of getting my ears pierced!

They're little spiked washers. It's interesting and can really spice up any outfit. I got these at a craft fair and they're a totally unique piece. Just another way I'm adding my own twist to my everyday look. And guess what, I barely spent any money. It goes to show you don't need to be rich to be stylish.

Mix up your wardrobe and take some risks! XOXO
~ FashionistaGirl