Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Comfy Cozy


Here on this sun-shining Sunday afternoon I decided to keep things casual by tossing my hair up in a big poofy bun and throwing on a cozy cardigan. I love lazy Sundays! 

Black heart earrings: Forever21
Leopard cardigan & grey skinny jeans: Charlotte Russe
Black top: Nordstrom
Black mocasins: A'gaci
Purse: H&M

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Red Head Facts

Being a natural born read head I found this article by Emma Kelly at the Huffing Post to be very interesting, you can click the link below to view the full article! After reading this article I perused Emma Kelly's website www.gingerparrot.co.uk and found it chock full of red head style, fashion, and make up inspiration, along with skin care health tips! Enjoy your gingerness!! 

10 Unbelievable Facts You Didn't Know About Redheads


1. Natural red hair is harder to dye than other shades
2. Redheads have less hair on their heads
3. Redheads don't go grey
4. Red hair and blue eyes is the rarest combination in the world
5. They're more sensitive to thermal pain
6. The Romans kept redheaded slaves at a higher price
7. Russia means 'Land of Reds'.
8. 40% of Brits are 'Secret Gingers'
9. Adolf Hitler reportedly banned ginger marriages
10. Gingers generate their own Vitamin D

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Fancy Pants

I've been on the hunt lately for a pair of stylish comfy pants. A lil' sumthin' just to wear on the weekends when I don't have much to do but still look put together in case I have to run errands or go meet up with friends or family. So as soon as I saw these pants at H&M I immediately snatched them up! I would say they are a cross between sweatpants, leggings, and slacks. They are super soft and comfy yet very stylish. They can be dressed down like I did in this look with a blousey dolman top, knit scarf, and fur moccasin flats, But I also think I could dress the pants up with a pair of black heels and blazer n' like bam! I'm ready for work! Want to know the best part about these pants?! They only cost $10!! They were on sale, how can you beat style, comfort, and affordability?? 


Black heart earrings: Forever21
Black dolman sleeve top: Nordstrom
Purse & pants: H&M
Black fur lined moccasins: A'gaci

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Foundation Fun!


Over the past couple of months I have been experimenting with various drug store foundations. When it comes to foundation I like a lil' sumthin' that gives me complete full coverage, Personally I have always preferred a whipped foundation and after hearing great reviews online for the Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup I decided to give it a whirl! I wore it everyday until the entire jar was used up so I have had plenty of time and usage of the product to give it a thorough review. When applying the product I dabbed my MAC 187 foundation brush into the foundation and blended it all over my face. I will say at first application the coverage appears lighter than what is usual for my liking, but I noticed  as I wore the product through out the day the appearance of the foundation gets better. It does give a very smooth creamy appearance to the face and lasts all day without wearing off. However, one huge pitfall to this foundation is the smell. It smells awful! It smells like paint. It is definitely more noticeable when you first put it on and it goes away throughout the day. At times especially if I applied it near my nose the smell was very strong to the point of making me feel a bit nauseous. Gross! For coverage and appearance on the skin alone I would give it 4 out of 5 lipsticks
 but because of the smell I only give it 3. If it weren't for the smell I would repurchase and use this foundation again but because of that I just can't and will most likely keep it moving on to something else! 


Me with a make up look I whipped up using the Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup!

Monday, October 27, 2014

All Dolled Up and No Place To Go

Saturday me and my husband planned on going to a what I like to call tri-birthday party, it was a birthday party for my Dad, sister, and brother-in-law, being that all of their birthdays are in Oct. I glammed it up to the max for the occasion with make-up, hair, the works! Come to find out right when we are about to leave a wind storm was making it's way throughout the area and the roads were in no condition to be driving on. With no place to go I tried not to let my make up go to waste and decided to take the opportunity to capture my face of the day along with my outfit. Just for fun and to be festive party girl ready I matched my lip color to my clutch purse! 




Blouse & Necklace: Francesca's 
Skinny Cargo Pants: Nordstrom
Clutch Purse: Charming Charlie 
Snakeskin Flats: Old Navy


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Monday, February 17, 2014

The Bigger the Hair the Closer to God


As you can see yesterday I teased my hair to the High Heavens and fluffed it out! I thought it would be a fun messy look for some Sunday afternoon shopping. 


Make Up Deets - Eyebrows: Mabelline's Define-A-Brow in Medium Brown, Eye Shadow: Urban Decay Naked Pallette, Eyeliner: A mix between MAC Smolder & Elf Liquid Eyeliner in Black, Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Black, Lipstick: Revlon Black Cherry Lipstick, Foundation: Mabelline Dream Matte Mousse & Powder, Blush: Blush All Day by MAC

Friday, February 14, 2014

My Valentine!

Happy Valentine's Day!! Yesterday my husband had a presentation to give so he wanted to dress especially spiffy, not only was his presentation a home run so was his outfit! Being a big & tall man it's difficult for him to find clothes that are fit and stylish. Fortunately, he has found that Burlington Coat Factory is a great source for affordable fashionable big & tall clothes. 





Thursday, January 30, 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Jule's Gems: Maybe it's Mabelline?

It is Mabelline! That is in fact me new fav foundation to wear! Mabelline Dream Matte Mousse. I've been noticing in my photos as of late that I've had some extra shine to my face almost giving me a wet face illusion, yikes! Who wants that??!!? I am more of a fan of super matte but natural looking foundation nothing shiny or caked on. I gave Mabelline Dream Matte Mouse foundation a whirl and am luvin it! It gives my face a great matte finish and lasts all day, the foundation also photographs really well it doesn't wash me out like some foundations tend to do.



 

To apply I start with first smacking on a layer of Maybelline's Dream Fresh BB Cream using my finger tips. I then add a thin layer of the Dream Matter Mousse using my MAC 187 face brush. If you don't have 1, get 1 here now! To top it off I ever so lightly dust on a layer of Mabelline's Dream Matter Powder using a big fluffy brush. I haven't been so bold yet to try their blush (which there are lots to choose from)! For now though I'm stickin true with my Blush All Day by MAC a great little gem every gal outta have!


Oversized Cardigan, Black Shirt, & Black Leggins: Nordstrom
Infinity Scarf: Charlotte Russe
Blue Stud Earrings & Black Rock Ring: Francesca's
Moto Boots: Forever21 


Saturday, December 28, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Here's the low down on my Christmas Day attire!


Blue Lace Dress: H&M
Necklace: Francesca's
Black Tights: Forever21

Jule's Gems: Revlon Black Cherry Lipstick

I am never one to shy away from a bold color lip, nothing can change up a make up look more then the lip color. It can take your look from day to night in an instant! Check out Adele's make up below, at the 2012 Grammy's for some of her performances she went for a softer look and  rockin a nude color lip and then at other times during the same night she went with a red lip which kicked her look up to old Hollywood glamour va va voom!




On a typical day a bold red lip is my go to, but recently I've been loving the deep dark purple red lip trend over the bright red one. The same look that Khloe Kardashian is rockin below.


Revlon's Black Cherry Lipstick is the closest drug store dupe I could find to getting to this color, and I love it! It's a matte formula that can be worn day or night. If at night just put on a couple extra layers to give it that extra deep and bold look.


At a first glance the color of the lipstick itself is intimidating because it almost looks black, but don't let it fool you when applied it gives a gorgeous deep purpley red.




Outfit Deets - Glasses, Dress, & Denim Chambray Top: Urban Outfitters
Black Tights: Forever21


Jule's Judgement: 4 out of 5 lipsticks:

   

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Don't cut out your cut out options

I love the cut out dress style! But let's be real, not all of us can rock the cut out dress look with the fierce confidence of Kim Kardashian as seen below. 


So instead pair a great cut out dress with a pop of color blouse to peep through the cut outs! Problem solved! Your welcome. 




Blouse & Dress: Forever21
Necklace: Buckle
Blue Tights: Old Navy




Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Pink & Green, If you know what I mean??

The title of this post has no meaning, it was the only phrase I could think of that rhymed and was applicable to my outfit. So there you go! 




Blouse, Dress, & Tights: Forever21
Big Black Rock Ring: Francesca's

Monday, November 18, 2013

Jule's Gems: Literary Luncheon Dress

Modcloth's Literary Luncheon Dress is a must have garment every fashionista should own! It's one of the highest rated dresses on their website and I can most def see why. I ordered this dress in a size large online and found it true to size exactly! It comes in every size from small to 4XL. The beautiful black and white stripes on the top and mustard gold on the bottom compliments any hair color and the way it cinches in at the waist is very forgiving. 



I paired my dress with a fedora hat and elephant necklace, keeping my accessories minimal to prevent my look from being too busy. You can't see it in the picture below but I am also wearing black tights and heels along with it. 


The price of the dress is a bit out of my price range as far as how much I normally spend on dresses but it was worth the price! The fabric of the dress is thick and durable which is great because I will be wearing the heck out of the dress this Fall! 

Hat: H&M
Dress: Modcloth
Elephant Necklace: PacSun 


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Falling for Fall

I love the Fall season! Especially this year in the NW I'm really falling in love with the beauty of Fall. I'm loving the beautiful colors of the changing trees and falling leaves. GOD is the most beautiful artist! I love the cozy warmth of staying in and eating soup along with peppermint and pumpkin spice coffees. AND what fashion blogger doesn't love having the excuse to wear a great pair of boots with every outfit??!!?



Chambray Top: Forever21
Scarf & Big Black Rock Ring: Francesca's
Boots: Urbanog 

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Blessed Be a Baby's Baptism

This is the outfit I wore to my baby nephews baptism. I thought the bright blue and lime green complimented each other nicely and I wore the black and white polka dot blouse underneath the dress to give the ensemble  some extra flare. I ended up straightening my hair and pulling it back in a poofy pony tail for the occasion. 


Dress, Cardigan, Polka Dot Blouse, Tights: Forever21
Necklace: Francesca's 
Purse: Ross
Shoes: Trends Shoes


Monday, November 4, 2013

Jule's Gems: The Skinny on Skinnies

Black skinny jeans are a fashion staple that must be included in every fashionista's wardrobe. They can match with practically anything and can be dressed up or dressed down. They're great! What's not so great is finding the right pair to fit your shape. The last 3 pairs of black skinny jeans I owned only lasted about 2 months. I bought them from Target for the fairly reasonable price of about $25.

The first pair I bought were to big in the waist and tight everywhere else. The second pair I bought I got at a size smaller in the waist, so they fit my waist but then were REAL tight in the caboose and thighs. Yikes! After settling for the size of my second pair within a matter of weeks the black color start to fade from being washed. I then bought my third pair with the same problem.

So decided I am no longer going to be settling for these less than satisfactory skinnies. I recently invested in a pair from Old Navy. The difference is astounding! They are fantastic! The type of fit is labeled "The Flirt."


 They fit exactly to my form AND have some stretch in them for on the days I feel like reaching for an extra enchilada! HAHA! When I put them on they feel like a cross between pajamas and leggings they are that comfortable, LOVE! They also are not super skinny at the ankle giving me a less pear shaped appearance, Hoorays!