Get Ready With Me: Sadie Hawkins Dance

Hey everybody! My school had a Sadie Hawkins Dance last night, so I thought that I would post my outfit, hair, and makeup.  I hope this helps to inspire you guys for any spring dances or formal events you may be going to. Let’s get started!

Outfit:

White, Orange, and Pink Floral High-Necked Dress: Papaya, $21

So my dress is this gorgeous floral dress. I love the high neckline, and the pattern. I was also really happy to get such a nice dress for only $21.

For shoes, I wore these simple white faux-snakeskin almond-toed flats I got from Charlotte Russe, for about $8 ( see my spring haul post for more details)

 

 

Hair:

 

I found this idea for my hair on Pinterest, and I tried it and it doesn’t quite look how it was supposed to, but I think it still looks pretty.

This is what the tutorial is in case you want to try it:

 

Makeup:

(The second pic is my friend and I but I covered her face for privacy )

 

Routine-

1: First I primed my face with Maybelline Master Prime Blur+ Redness Control Primer.

2: I applied my foundation, and I used a mixture of L’Oréal Visible Lift Blur Foundation and L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation to more accurately match my skin tone.

3: I then applied some eye primer on my eyelids, and some concealer for touch ups all over my face. I also applied some under-eye concealer and set it with elf’s High Definition Undereye Setting Powder to prevent smearing and smudging.

4: Next I applied my Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose as a bronzer, and added some blush and blended it in.

5: Then I applied some eyeshadow from an elf palette. (I believe I got the palette from Target for about $10) I used a nude, pink glimmer color as a base and applied a metallic copper color to the outer edge of my eyelid, and blended it into the crease.

6: I then applied some Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black with an angled brush, making it winged.

7: Next I applied some Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Full Fan Effect Mascara to my top and bottom eyelashes.

8: Lastly, I finished my makeup look with some Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in Wild Orchid, which is a beautiful pearly bright pink color.

 

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time. And stay tuned, I have some exciting blog posts coming up!

 

Some little things…

Hello everyone! Today I’m trying something a little bit different. I wanted to just post some types of things that are either other blogs that I love to look at to make me happy, funny YouTube videos, etc. I wanted to post something that may cheer you up if you’re having a bad day, or if you’re looking for some other blog to check out or anything like that. Let me know if you like this kind of post, and I’ll try to think outside of the box and do little different things like this for you guys. Let’s get started! 
Other blogs I really like:

Note- I’m not necessarily trying to promote anyone, and I haven’t been paid to do so. I just want to share some blogs that I enjoy. 

http://casuallyalluring.com
This blog is great. The author uses very descriptive, helpful, language and they seem to be a very friendly person. 

http://polishedbyamy.com
I love this blog because it has nail art and beauty. The nail art designs are very intricate and beautiful, and the author is a very nice person as well. 

http://theclassifiedchic.com
This blog is great if you’re looking for something that is more fashion related. The writer has a very detailed and sophisticated way of writing that is easy to understand. 

Some funny YouTube videos

http://youtu.be/a4Qelgln8M8 

This was absolutely hilarious and i was not expecting it. Great if you need a quick pick-me-up. But warning, she curses kind of a lot. 
http://youtu.be/NKd2uajYS-8
Cheat day is a funny show by clevverTV on YouTube where the people basically eat really weird things. If you have a weak stomach, then you might not be able to watch these but they are really funny. 

http://youtu.be/Gxp_grZZMY8
ClevverTV has an offshoot channel/internet show called beauty break which is an awesome channel. It helps with some beauty things but a lot of the episodes end up as hilarious failures. This is one of the funniest ones. 

I know this doesn’t seem like much, but I’m just testing this type of post out so let me know if you like it. See you guys next time! 

Fall 2015 Fashion Trends

Hey guys! So lately, I’ve been noticing a few key items that are very trendy this season on social media. I’d like to share them with you so you have some basic fall essentials. (All pictures were found in either Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook, they’re not my own) Let’s get started! 
Trend #1- Long Tan Coats

   

    
 
I think this is an extremely versatile item. You can wear it during fall and winter, and it’s easy to match with due to its neutral color. 

Trend #2- Lace-Up Items

   

    
 
This trend has been everywhere lately! I’ve seen it mostly on loose, float tops and dresses, but it’s also popular with shoes. I think it’s very cute and boho. 

Trend #3- Plaid Scarves

   

   
Plaid is a very stylish pattern this season, and other than with flannel shirts, it’s been very prominent in scarves. It’s a great way to stay stylish and warm. 

Trend #4- Dressing Up Ripped Jeans

   

    
 
Ripped or Distressed Jeans tend to come off as very casual pants, but when done the right way, they can be dressed up for many occasions. 

Trend #5- Button Up Skirts

   

   
You’ve already seen one of these in one of the other pictures, that’s how popular they are. Depending on the material, these can give off a vintage 70’s or 90’s vibe. I think this is a great way to modernize older fashions. It also looks very pretty. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time! 

Back to School Mini-Haul| Clothes + Makeup

Hey everybody! Sorry I haven’t posted for a while. I had a post ready for last Saturday or Tuesday but I couldn’t finish it because I had a YouTube video I made but it took too long to upload. So I haven’t posted in quite some time. Anyways, since I’ve started school, I’ve been very busy and I’ve been thinking about only posting once a week, probably on Saturdays. I want you guys to know that I will be extremely invested in my blog, I just need some time to get other things done. Now I went back to school shopping today and I wanted to show you guys what I got. I didn’t get that much, just some things that are school appropriate and things that I needed, but I thought that I should show you anyways. Let’s get started! 

CVS Pharmacy

This may seem like a weird place to shop, but this is where I get most, if not all, of my makeup. It’s affordable and they have a wide selection of brands and beauty products. 

  
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, $10

Sorry about the lighting in this picture, it’s kind of weird but the mascara bottle is metallic light pink.  Anyways, I got this mascara because Maybelline has some of the best mascaras I’ve ever used, and I’ve heard lots of good things about this one plus I don’t like large mascara brushes, and this brush looked nice for me. Another great thing is that this is a volumizing mascara, which is something I love. 

  
I had a coupon for a free Elf cosmetics product with a value of three dollars or less, so I got this brush for free. I got this for my liquid foundation, so it’s easier for me to apply rather than using my fingers. I also went for this one because Elf products are extremely cheap and reliable. 

  
Maybelline Master Glaze Blush Stick in Make a Mauve, $10

I got this because I love this color for the fall time. I’m not sure if it will look great on my skin since I’m kind of pale, but it’s something new for me to try out. Also, I feel like I need to try out new products so I can see what I like, and I figured that since I’ve never tried anything like this, I could find my new favorite thing. 

   
 
Rimmel London Kate Moss Collection lipstick shade 80, around $8

This lipstick was something that I pinned on Pinterest quite a few months ago because I thought that it would be a nice pink-nude color for me. It is very nice, more pink than nude, but it works on me. 

Loft

Loft is a bit more grownup and expensive than where I usually shop, but they have nice things there, so I got just a couple things this time. 

   
 
Gold Rose Quartz Necklace, $35

This is a very nice necklace. It has a small part that has some little gold “dots” that goes over the collarbone area, and then has some chains that hang down over the chest/upper stomach area. It’s a great way to dress up an outfit or give it a bit of spice. 

  
Black Floral Cami, $25 (Buy one get one free)

I thought this would be cute for school under a little cardigan or something for warmer fall weather. I mostly got it because these were buy one get one free, and my grandma got a different one for free. 

Charlotte Russe

I like some things from this store, but I absolutely love their denim. Each pair of jeans is generally around $35, but I wait until they have a sale to buy some. 
  
Pale Pink High Waisted Jeans, $35

(Buy one get one for $12.50 all denim)

Sorry for the lighting in this picture, for some reason it got weird but these jeans are much lighter in real life than in this picture. I got these because I saw my friend wearing a really cute pair of jeans colored similarly to this, so I wanted these. I wanted them to be regular jeans and not high waisted, but these were the only ones they had. 

  
“Push Up” Legging Jeans

Since they had a sale, I got these for pretty much half off. I needed mor plain blue jeans, and these fit nicely with a little bit of growing  room. I think that these are push up for your butt to make it look better, but that doesn’t really matter to me because it’s hard for me to find good fitting jeans anyways. 

Papaya Clothing

I love this store because their clothes are super cheap but very  good quality. 
  
Pink Lace Back Cardigan, $13

Again, sorry for my weird lighting today. This is not this shade of pink but it’s close enough. I got this from the last chance rack, it was the last item. I got this because I thought it would  be cute to put over a dress or something that isn’t quite school compliant so I can wear it to school. 

  
Cropped Gray Black Mesh Stripe Sleeve Sweatshirt, $11

This is another item I got form the last canned rack. It was the last item too. It is a couple sizes too big for me, so it’s not as cropped as it’s supposed to be, but it’s still cropped. I like the slightly athletic look. 

  
Brooklyn athletic super soft 3/4 sleeves shirt, $16

To be honest, this is not something I would normally wear. But once I felt how soft it is, I fell in love.  This is way softer than a lot of sweaters and even blankets that I’ve ever felt. The only reason I bought this was because of how soft it is.  I think this will keep me really warm during fall time. 

  
Cropped Thin Red Sweater, $13

I like how simple and nice this piece is. This is easy to match with in fall and winter. They had a couple of other colors like gray and white, but most of my closet is gray, black, and white, so I thought I would try a little more color. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and I’ll see you next time! 

OOTW: Vacation Outfits

Hey guys! I got back from my beach vacation a few days ago so today I thought that I would show you the outfits I wore there. I hope I can inspire you with my style. Let’s get started! 

Outfit 1:
    
Black and White Floral Knit Kimono: Kohls, $25
Black Crop Top: Ross, $7
White Super High-Waisted Scalloped Shorts: TJ Maxx, $15
Black Studded Gladiator Sandals: Steinmart, $30
I wore this outfit on the day that we drove down to the beach. It’s very comfortable and stylish, and it would probably be great for a flight too. The kimono can keep you warm if it’s a little chilly or windy outside somewhere, and it adds a nice girly element to the outfit, which looks great with the edgy shoes. 

Outfit 2:
   

 
Black Floral Skater Dress: Kohls, $28
Rose Gold Sandals: Kmart, $10
I think this dress has a very cute, vintage vibe to it. It has spaghetti straps, so I wore it on a day where we went to the beach for a few hours and I just wore my bikini under it. I also love the rose gold sandals with this dress because they bring out the pinky undertones in the floral print and really upgrade the outfit. 

Outfit 3:
    
Navy Blue Tank Top: Target, $13
Blue and White Striped Printed Flared Leg Pants: Marshalls, $7
This outfit is more bohemian than the first couple. The top is a bit cropped, but it’s not that noticeable. These pants are super soft and comfortable, and they don’t overheat you on a hot summer day. I didn’t really have any shoes that matched, so I just paired this outfit with a silver glittery pair of flip flops. 

Outfit 4:
   

 
Pink Daisy Printed Lace Topped Peplum Top: Papaya, $15
White Capris: JCPenney, $18
This is a slightly more fancy outfit, because we went to a more formal restaurant for dinner on this day. This top is pretty and comfortable, and it looks very nice and sophisticated with these pants. Again, I just slid on the glittery silver flip flops for this outfit. 

Outfit 5: 
    
Black Embroidered Tasseled Short Sleeved Kimono: Cato, $20
Royal Blue T-Shirt: JCPenney, $8
Blue Frayed-Edge Jean Shorts: American Eagle, $35
This outfit is pretty casual. The kimono is kind of sheer, so it’s nice and thin and isn’t hot on. I also had a simple turquoise pair of flip flops on with it. This is a more simple outfit, and I wore it when we went to see the wild horses in Corolla. 

That’s all for today’s post! I hope this inspired you. I also hope you enjoyed this post, and see you next time! 

OOTN: Dinner Out With Family(+ makeup)

Hello everyone! Tonight I wanted to show you what I wore out to dinner with family for my brother and my aunt’s birthday. I also wanted to show you my makeup for the night because I thought it looked fantastic. So here it is! 
  
Black and White Sheer Geometric T-Shirt: TJ Maxx, $13

Black Lace Floral Skirt: TJ Maxx, $15

Black Bow Flats: Charming Charlie’s, $17

This is a simple, classic color combination and I think it makes the outfit look very sophisticated. 
Makeup: 

   
For my makeup, I went for a more 1960’s inspired look because that is one of my favorite fashion decades and I thought it would look really nice. 

For my face, I just applied foundation and some concealer where it was needed. Then, I lightly contoured my cheeks using Elf Sunkissed Glow Bronzer, and lightly brushed and blended this bronzer up the bridge of my nose and up through the middle of my forehead to make me have a more natural sun kissed look. 

For the eyes, I first put a nude primer on. Then I put on a neutral shade of eye shadow that matches my skin. Next, I put on a shimmery nude color eyeshadow on the outer edge of my eyelids. 

After applying the eyeshadow, I took some black liquid eyeliner and starting from the inner corner of my upper eyelid, lined along my eyelashes, making the middle and end of the line thicker as I went along. I then extended the line a bit past the eyelid, and brought it around the outer eve of my eye and lined I little bit under my bottoms lash line, making sure to leave space on the inner lash line area. You could use a white eyeliner pencil to line the bottom lash line to dramatize the look a bit, but I didn’t have one so I couldn’t. Finally, I applied two layers of Estée Lauder’s Lash Volumizing Mascara to my top and bottom lashes. 

For my lips, I wanted to go with a peachy-nude color but I didn’t really have one that sufficed, so I layered two lipsticks to get my desired color. 

I first put on the darker color, which was Ulta’s Pink Sunset. I then layered a lighter pink over top of it, which was Nyx’s Strawberry Milk. 

Here are the eyes in more detail:

 

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time. 

Summer Haul Part 2: Kohls, Ross + more!

Hey everyone! Since it’s summer and I have a lot of free time, I’ve been shopping quite a bit recently and I thought I would show my recent finds with you guys. I made this haul a part 2 since I already had a summer haul. So here’s the link to the first one if you haven’t seen it. 
https://nicolefemme2000.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/summer-haul-2015🌞/
Now let’s get started with part 2!

Kohls

  

Rose Printed V-neck T-shirt, $16

I got this top to wear on more casual days. The rose print has sort of a vintage look to it which I like a lot. 

  
Black and Red Zippered Plaid Skirt, $36, $7.20 on sale

I know this is a fall item, but this was super cheap on sale. Also, I kind of have an obsession with plaid skirts so I had to have it. 

  
Gray and White Marbled T-shirt, $20, $10 on sale

This is just another casual t-shirt. I thought this looked very modern, and tumblr which is a look I like, so I picked this up. 

  
Blue Patterned Racer-Back Tank Top- $10

I really love the colors in this top. It has a nice, summery pattern and it looks great on. 

  
Black Tropical Skort, $36

This item was a bit more pricy than I would usually buy, but when I got it it was the only thing I bought. At first, I was skeptical because it’s a skort and I used to wear those when I was little, so I thought it would look childish but it doesn’t. It’s very comfortable and cute. I am also in love with this pattern, it’s very summery. 

   
 
Black and White Floral Oversized Cardigan, $40, $20 on sale

I really love the pattern on this. It’s classic black and white with a modern twist. It’s pretty easy to match and wear, and it’s comfortable too. I think this could make a cute flight outfit, or just something cute to throw on when it’s a bit chilly. It’s a very light sweater, but I would probably wear it most in fall and spring. 

   
 
Black Floral Skater Dress, $25

I really love the design of this dress  it looks very vintage to me. This is a nice, thin dress that is perfect for a hot summer day. I recently wore this to the beach as a coverup and it was very nice. 

Target

  

Neon Yellow, Turquoise, and Lavender Racer-Back Push-Up Bikini Top, $18

Target always has great swimwear, and this is no exception. The colors are beautiful and vibrant, and the whole thing is quite high-quality feeling, in fact it reminds me of a triangl bathing suit. I also like that this is push-up because I have a small chest and this makes it look more flattering. 

  
Purple multi-colored crochet-edged shorts, $18

I don’t have many purple items in my closet, but I thought this would make a nice addition. These are very unique and cute. 

  
Navy and Turquoise Shorts, $18

These are pretty similar to the previous pair of shorts. I really love the colors in this pair though. These remind me of the ocean. 

Ross

  

Black Rose-Printed High-Low Dress, $14

I really like high-low hemmed dresses and skirts, and I hadn’t owned any until buying this dress. I really like the floral pattern, and I think this would look cute wearing out to dinner. 

  
B 

Black and White Patterned Super Soft Pants, $6

If you’ve seen the part 1 of the summer haul, you would knew that I already have 3 pairs of these but I can’t help it. These are so soft, comfortable, and cute. 

  
  
White Tulle Overlay Crochet Floral Skirt, $15

This is definitely not something I would typically wear. It was kind of an impulse buy, but I think this is very cute and girly and boho. This can definitely look great on someone who makes it work, and I intend to do that.  

That’s all for part 2 of my summer haul! I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time! 

 

OOTD: July 4th 2015🇺🇸

Hey everybody! Today I wanted to share with you all my outfit I wore today for the 4th of July. I wore a more casual, relaxed outfit since I stayed at home with family all day. 

   
 
Black and White American Flag Crop Top- Kohls, $15

Dark Wash High-Waisted Shorts, Delia’s no longer available 

Cherry Flip-Flops- Target, $8

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time! 

Summer Nail Polish Colors 💅🏻☀️

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to show you guys some of my favorite nail polish colors to wear during the summertime. I hope I can inspire you for what nail colors you get!
 
Ulta Nail Polish in Red Carpet Red

This is a nice, sophisticated, vibrant red color. This is more of a nail lacquer, so it’s thinner and it takes about 3 coats to achieve the desired red color, but it’s very beautiful. 
 
Poparrazi Nail Polish in Tropic Tango

This is the type of nail color I would imagine wearing on my toenails on vacation on a beach somewhere tropical. It’s a bright, yet dark orange color. I’ve found that when it smudges, it turns sort of reddish around the smudged area which actually looks cool. If you don’t use a top and base coat with this nail polish, it will peel off very easily.  
 
Flower Nail Polish in Eye of the Tiger Lily

This is a lighter, but still bright orange. This color reminds me of tangerines. This nail polish is a bit thin, so it will take a few coats to make the color opaque. 
 
Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish in Coral Silk

This is a beautiful, feminine coral-peachy color with a hint of orange. This nail polish brand is very good, so it costs a bit more but it is easily found in drugstores like CVS and Walgreens. 
 
Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Polish in Lemon Shark

As you can see, I’ve used this nail polish quite a bit. The brand is very reliable and on the cheaper side as well. This color is great for nail art. It’s a very energetic looking color, a bright shocking yellow. 
 
Poparazzi Nail Polish in Lime-ousine Ride

This a very zesty lime green nail color. This reminds of something I would wear on the beach. 
   

 

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Mer-Maid for each other

This nail polish is different from the others, because it is shimmery and opalescent. This color is a beautiful blue-green that looks like the colors of a mermaid’s tail. 
 
Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Rise and Shine 

This is another shimmery nail color, but this one is in a turquoise with a greenish tint. This color reminds of the tropical ocean. 
  

Pure Ice Nail Polish in Scream

This is another turquoise nail polish, but this is more blue. This is one of my favorite colors. I wear this all the time, in fact I’m wearing it on my toes right now. 
 
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Blue Me Away!

This is a very bold, bright blue color. It looks the summer sky on a hot day. However pretty it is, it can be kind of hard to remove and can stain your nails if you don’t use a base coat. 
 
Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Endless Blue

This is a bold, cobalt blue color. I love this nail polish, and I wear it all the time. 
  
Milani Fierce Foil Nail Polish in Rome

This is an orchid-lilac purple color with glitter in it. It’s very girly especially with the glitter, but I bet it looks cute on your fingernails when you’re on the beach. 
 
Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Dream On

This nail polish is a super bright neon purple color. I am obsessed with this color and I wear it on my toes a lot. 

  

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Out of Bounds

This color is pretty similar to the previous one. However, this color is a more pinky-fuschia shade. It tends to look more pink on, but it’s still pretty. 
   

ELF Nail Polish in Bubble Gum Pink

I don’t wear much pink nail polish, but when I’m in the mood for it, this color is great. It’s very girly and feminine. 

Those are all of my summer nail colors! I hope you guys enjoyed this post and got some inspiration for your own nails. See you next time!