A Life of Brilliant Color

Can you imagine if everyone dressed like this- color from head to toe incorporated with bright prints to create a vibrant outfits. Life would be so colorful and fun, and you would feel uplifted just by looking in a new direction. I am not sure if it is because our economy is moving in a better direction or if it is just because spring is in the air, but it seems that everyone both in and out of fashion are infusing their wardrobes with color and I am loving every bit of it! Allow this photograph to inspire you; you only live once so why not live your life in brilliant color?


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Post Vacation Blues

You are use to seeing swaying palm trees, feeling a fresh breeze, the smell of sea salt, the feeling of a cold drink in your hand and sand between your toes, but abruptly all of this changes as your spring vacation comes to an end. So what's a girl to do when they are thrown back into their previous routine filled with stress and anxiety? The answer: integrate aspects of your vacation with a few other tips into your routine and you can continue your relaxed, easy living, and blissful lifestyle.

1. Show off your tan

Metallic accents contrast beautifully against tanned skin. Also try wearing white, bright colors, and shades of neon.

2. Relax the makeup

It is highly likely that you did not wear heavy amounts of makeup while at the beach or doing other fun activities on your vacation. Keep this going- it will make your beauty routine quicker and your freshly sun kissed skin will not be overpowered by artificial elements. Also, try letting your hair air dry and take on its natural shape, it will cause you to have a sexy and carefree look.

3. Make a playlist

Compile a list of music that reminds you of your trip, for example, songs that you listened to on repeat; or put together a playlist of music of the area you traveled to, for example, Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffet for tropical vacations. Listen to this playlist whenever you need a pick me up.

4. Please the aesthetics.

While on vacation, your senses were exposed to many beautiful and fulfilling sensations. For example, the smell of sea salt, the exfoliating powers of sand, the delicious taste of fruity drinks, and the warm sun on your skin. To keep up with these sensations, make yourself a sea salt scrub to use in the shower, whip up some tropical drinks, sit outside, etc.

5. Take time to relax

The absolute best part of a vacation is the release of stress. With little access to the Internet, practically no responsibilities, and being surrounded by good company, it is difficult to be tense and nervous. Try limiting your time on the Internet, deliberately take time out of your day to disconnect from the world, and think back to your vacation and dream of the day when you can return.


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A New Style Icon

Designers are seizing every chance they get to dress this young starlet.  While promoting her most recent film, The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence has bewitched everyone in the world of fashion. But who wouldn't want to dress her- gorgeous, sophisticated, and most importantly, confident, we should all take cues from this fearless young woman.

To get her look go for metallics, plunging necklines, jewel tones, smoky eyes, and heavy bangs.

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Fashionable Living: De-Stress

Whether you have a ten-minute break or a few hours to spare, here are some activities you can do to unwind and clear your mind in between work, school, or the general, everyday insanity we face in our modern society.

Sit in the sun

 Just soak it up and pretend you’re on an exotic beach somewhere. The imagination is a powerful tool; use it to let your mind escape.

Exercise

            Stretch, do some yoga, or even try something intense that will make you sweat like spin classes or running.

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            Make a board of your dream vacation or something that you can look forward to one day. It may seem silly or farfetched by having goals and dreams gives aspirations to work towards, making stress worth it.

Baking from scratch

Bake a delicious treat and then give it away. You will feel accomplished and you can brighten someone else’s day.

Calling A Friend

            Contact someone that knows you well that you can just be natural around and laugh with. Laughing is the best medicine after all.

Reading a Magazine

Focusing on a topic or having your mind be stimulated by images will create a distraction from your stress allowing your mind to become clear. You will be able to approach your work again feeling refreshed and inspired.

Crafting

            Using your hands to create art can be challenging, but the challenge will require your full attention preventing you from thinking about the pressure you are under.

Listening to Music

Have a go to playlist with a theme- summer, swing music, romantic songs, or anything that allows you to envision an event and takes you away.

Organizing/Cleaning

            Feeling guilty about taking a break? Organizing and cleaning can be justified because it’s a necessity to maintaining a healthy standard of living.

Being in a stressed or anxious state of mind is never stylish. Keep calm, try one of these activities, and live fashionably on.


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Live Colorfully!

What's a girl to do when the sun is shinning and the weather is as lovely as it has been in the Northeast this spring? Dress fearlessly in color of course! Take a look at Kate Spade for some bright inspiration and live colorfully as they would advise.

Stylish Spaces

When I moved into my compact and cramped freshmen dorm room, I had to do my best to organize all of my items in the limited space that I was given. At the time, I had recently bought tall rain boots and could not find a place to store them. That's when my grandmother said to me, "They're interesting enough to display like art. Why not arrange them on top of your wardrobe instead of hiding them away somewhere."

That moment is when it clicked in my mind, why not display my treasured accessories and jewelry pieces like art and give them the attention they deserve. Below are pictures from a website called the coveteur; we can take hints from them as to how to beautifully display are fashion items amongst every day items to decorate our spaces.

Show off all your special items- Award, handbag, and shoes.

For simplicity, work with neutral colors- Shoes, handbag, books, artwork, lamp.

Mix quirky items with luxury items such as a crocodile and jewels.

This oozes with sophistication- soft pink roses, heels, and art books.

Play with different textures- flowers, candles, books, a clutch, and a jewelry box.

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Fashionable Living: Trendy Travels

Traveling: it is the one time when I know many of us fashionistas go straight for comfort and throw any sense of style out the window. Here are a few pointers to ensure your next trip is both comfortable and chic, spring break anyone? 

A simple outfit such as skinny jeans and a button down is simple but very polished. Look for an oxford shirt with some stretch and pair it with flats. Perfect for a day of shopping or sight seeing. 

How effortlessly cool is this outfit for spending a day in a new city?  Wear it with flats or cute Ked sneakers for walking purposes and transition it to night time activities some festive jewelry. 

This is a great outfit to wear on a plane. A simple t-shirt, blazer or cardigan, and slouchy pants are all relaxed and comfortable. The eye catching sandals, feminine hair do, scarf, and handbag add a personal touch to this outfit.

A cross body bag is essential for any trip. It keeps your hands free and provides storage.

An oversize sweater and scarf are perfect to snuggle with on your train ride or flight. She is comfortable but also ready to take on the next adventure.

Wearing your hair up or out of your face or a half up/half down style looks sophisticated, is durable, and fashionable for practically any event.

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