Showing posts with label forever21. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

FALL WARDROBE REVAMP: TOPS


This season for tops you’ll see a lot of sweatshirts, leather panels, dip dye, graphics and great prints. I really love the sweatshirt trend because they aren’t your typical sweats that you run around the track in. Now you can pair a sweatshirt with a skirt and a bootie or a pair of skinny jeans and flatforms. Check out these awesome tops to get inspired by when updating your wardrobe this Fall…

Bellfield Check Shirt, $50 asos.com
Silk Sleeveless Shirt by Unique, $190 topshop.com
camilla & marc Versemaker Contrast Top, $590 shopbop.com
Leather Sweat Top, $240 topshop.com
Femme Scarf Print Sweat Shirt, $25 forever21.com
sass & bide Back Streets Beaded Top, $400 shopbop.com

Nasty Gal Night to Light Cardi, $68 nastygal.com



Thursday, September 5, 2013

FALL WARDROBE REVAMP: DRESSES


The best season of the year is finally upon us, Fall!!! Well, at least it’s my favorite season of the year. For one, the temperature is warm enough that you don’t need to wear a parka (hehe) but cool enough that you're not sweating, or glistening as I like to say, and it’s the best season for hair! I love the fall season most specifically for the clothes: layers, booties and jackets oh my!
The fall season is the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe. I’m kicking off my fall wardrobe revamp series highlighting some of my favorite dresses( below). Check back for pants next…

DETAILS

Forever 21 Standout Mesh-Trimmed Dress, $30 forever21.com
-Shift Dress
-Textured Mesh Trim
-Round Neckline
-Full buttom placket
-Shirred Skirt
Millie Wet Look Belted Skater Dress, $36 boohoo.com
-Faux Leather
-Fitted Top
-Skater skirt

-Patent belt
Boutique Silk Camo Tee Dress, $260 topshop.com
-Loose fitting
-100% Silk

-Made by Boutique
Religion Side Drape Torture Dress, $118 asos.com
- Made from an easy-care poly fabric
- Round neckline
- Asymmetric, draped sleeve design
- Tie-dye print
- Dipped hem

- Regular fit
Asos Shirt Dress, $110 asos.com
- Made from an easy-care poly fabric
- Point collar
- Concealed button placket to front
- Patch pocket
- Paisley grid print throughout

- Regular fit
The Lore Dress, $60 thestylecloset.net
- Long sleeve
- Zipper back closure
- Large panther detail in the center
- Small panther around skirt
- 3 Layer skirt

- Stretch fit
Escapology Mirror Fade Tee Dress, $60 topshop.com
- Relaxed fit
- Mirror fade print

- 100% Polyester
Classic Skater Dress, $16 forever21.com
- Skater Dress
- V-Back
-Bow accent
-Scoop Neckline
-¾ Sleeves
-Elastic waist
-Unlined




Tuesday, July 30, 2013

EVENT RECAP: CLAYSPRAY 7.23.13

Pre-Event

The Invite



Event Attire




Studded Top: Forever21

Purple Cupcake Skirt: Forever21

Eyeshadow: Used shades from the Smashbox Mega Palette

Face: Physicians Formula ‘Highlighter’ from their Mineral Correcting Concealer Trio, Sally Hansen Natural Beauty’s Sheerest Cream Bronzer in Havana Glow, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in ‘Natural’ and in ‘Warmed’

Lipgloss: Revlon Colorburst in ‘Atomic Pink’

 

The Event






The event was held at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel located in Columbus Circle. When I walked in there was a center table set-up (pictured above) and when I sat down they began to play an informational video for me that pretty much explained the background of the company and how it came to be. (See below for detailed information on the brand and the products. ) After the video finished I was escorted back to the suites wash room where there were two licensed estheticians (Trudi Jaye www.trudijaye.com & Klara Chrxusxox www.klarabeautylab.com) set-up to perform facials with the Clayspray masks.  Ironically my love Gregorie of HueKnewIt.com  was just finishing up in the second chair as I sat down to begin my facial (hey-girl).

Trudi began by cleansing my face by first spraying it with the Clayspray H20 Spray with Green Tea. She asked me some questions to help determine which Clayspray mask would be most beneficial to me. After telling her that my skin was just recovering from a BB Cream reaction and that my skin is sensitive she suggested that I try the White Clay and Aloe Vera mask because the aloe vera would soothe some of the irritation from my post BB Cream mishap. After my face was cleansed she applied the mask and let it dry for about 10-15 minutes. You’ll be able to tell when it’s dry because the mask will completely change colors (to a light grey/white color). After the mask dried Trudi placed a hot towel on my face to help loosen up the mask. She then used the towel to wipe the entire mask off and finished off with a moisturizer AND even a lip gloss (lol).

 

Now directly after the facial my skin was super irritated and had a lot of red spots, which I know is something that a lot of people experience post-facial. However, during my hour and a half commute back home from the event the irritation had eased slightly and I was left with this...


 
In addition to the amazingness that was my glowing skin, I also left with this lovely parting gift to try more of the Clayspray line at home:

 

I'm writing this post a week later and my skin still feels extremely hydrated, smooth and is still glowing.

Now lets jump into the company and the products...

The Company

Headquartered in Spain, Pharmaclay is a technology based company that specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of clay-based properties.  Researchers at Pharmaclay Laboratories have developed a patent that has been registered in more than 45 countries and has led to the creation of a range of health and beauty products, including Clayspray, H20 Spray and Clay4Sport.  Pharmaclay’s range of products can be used in a variety of natural facial, scalp, hair and body treatments with the guarantee that it is specially formulated for those who care about health, beauty, and sport.  In addition to clay-based emulsions, Pharmaclay Laboratories dedicates a large part of its onsite research activity to the research and development of dermo-cosmetic products and active ingredient and molecular-release technologies.
 

The Products

 
 
 

Clayspray Pore Refining White Clay
Exfoliates and removes impurities and environmental toxins while refinine pores, for a smooth look.

Clayspray Toning White Clay with Aloe-Vera
Gently exfoliates, smooths, softens and standardizes skin texture revealing younger looking skin.

Clayspray Brightening White Clay with Ginseng
Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, revealing a fresh new skin surface while ginseng energizes and brightens your skin, for an immediate replenished and healthy look.

Clayspray Mattifying Red Clay
Mineral rich clay, with restorative properties that regulates oil secretion in the skin, combats blemishes, and purifies. Deep cleansing, absorbs and eliminates impurities and soothes leaving skin with a fresh matt look 

Clayspray Red Clay with Cocoa
Exfoliant and purifier with restorative properties improving the appearance of skin.

Clayspray Red Clay with Grape for Body Masks
A pure blend of white clay and wine for body treatments.

 Clayspray White Clay with Lavender for Body Masks
A pure blend of white clay and lavender extract for body treatments.

Clayspray Clay4Sport
A pure blend of white clay and active ingredients targeted to improve sports performance.  For use before and after activity.  Before exercise Clay4Sport’s warming action increases elasticity and prevents sports injuries. After exercise Clay4Sport relieves physical tension and speeds up your muscle recovery.

 
 


The Products: A Deeper Look...

Formula:
The Clayspray range not only removes impurities and environmental toxins but also puts back in by nourishing skin with minerals to help prevent ageing.  These minerals include silica to boost collagen, calcium to promote healthy cell regeneration, potassium to help lock in moisture and iron & magnesium to activate circulation and encourage healing for an overall anti-ageing effect. 
 
To deliver these minerals and additional natural ingredients deep into the skin effectively, Clayspray’s formula is enriched with macromolecular hydrogels that are able to obtain up to 800 times their weight in water. They act as a carrier, with an added moisturizing effect, and enhance the firming and strengthening effects of the clay while helping to conserve the properties and natural moisture of the clay itself.
 
Innovation:
When the clay is mixed with water it undergoes a maturation process where structural changes occur as a consequence of the clay-water interaction.  The clay-water interaction ensures that the clay is at optimum levels of efficacy, with its properties enhanced for the maximum benefit of skin.  As a result of the maturation process, Clayspray enhances the clay’s own action and beneficial properties.  
 
Packaging:
The clay has been carefully packed into the portable patented cylinder that has a unique dual chamber within an air-tight compartment.  The clay remains isolated from the air propellant upon delivery to keep the clay fresh and pure. Finally a special dispensing mechanism has been designed to ensure the clay does not dry or clog the pump to easily dispense your clay mask. These design features and formula ensure that the clay remains hygienic, always fresh, and easy to use from the first to the last facial.
 
Final Thoughts

After leaving the Clayspray event and waking up the next morning brighter, hydrated and a more even skin-tone I am officially a Clayspray fan. It is not a huge commitment, simply 10-15 minutes once or twice a week will get you leaps closer to the skin you want. I would definitely recommend adding a Clayspray mask to your weekly beauty regimen.

 
Suggested Retail price for 125 ml bottle is $59.95. Clayspray is available at www.BeautyHabit.com and in the Beauty Habit catalog.  For more information visit: Clayspray.com
 

Stay tuned for my next event recap coming soon for some Holiday in July goods...

 

 

Thursday, January 10, 2013

SPLURGE OR SAVE: LEOPARD HIGH TOPS


I've been lusting over these $75 Leopard Platform Sneakers by VANS for a few months now but when I came across these $23 Leopard Print Sneakers from Forever21 there was no second guessing, I purchased them in 0.2 seconds. They are really cute and at $23 you can't beat it. I'm still lusting over the VANS though. So what would you do? Splurge or Save?