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Fashion Through a Guy's Eyes

The other day, I asked my friend Jacob to create a few outfits based on what fashion means to him as a guy (don't worry-- this isn't his hobby; he owed me). The sets he came up with are surprisingly wearable and, as much as I hate to admit it, some may actually be considered cute. Of course he learned everything he knows from me, mwahahahaha (just kidding). I guess this experiment busted the myth that guys don't know what looks good. Though he did incorporate a few fashion faux pas in his outfits, he did pretty well considering that he is a teenage boy who is obsessed with Xbox.

My personal favorite <3

Quite cute and charming

A little odd... but still, not too bad

Cute concept... but a little too matchy matchy?

Sweet and girly 

Beauty Review: Wet n' Wild Mega Last Matte Lipstick in Just Peachy (903C)

For girls like me with yellow skin undertones, it's often hard to find a nice lipstick that contains neutral-warm pigments without either A, being too expensive, or B, looking too chalky. Coming across this lipstick was probably the best thing that has happened to me in a while. Now, I'm not usually one to wear makeup, but sometimes, I like to give myself a little color on days when I feel icky. This lipstick is not only long lasting (it lasted on my lips for about four hours-- though I didn't eat or drink during that period of time), but is also highly pigmented and opaque. It comes out a beautiful light nude color with a generous hint of pinkish-peach as a pick-me-up. The only con is the packaging: the lipstick doesn't screw down the tube all the way. But for only $2.99, it's worth being a bit more careful. Also, since matte colors tend to be a bit drying, a lip balm of some sort is needed. Overall, this is definitely a bargain (and I got mine for 40% off! Hooray!).

Also, the texture is super creamy (but not too creamy) and glides on relatively smoothly. My favorite thing about this lipstick is that the color is noticeably different from my natural lip color and yet, it looks incredibly natural on.  

OOTD: Nude Pastels

Out of all the trends that are trending this spring, pastels are probably my favorite. When I was in grade school, we would always do art projects to celebrate major holidays. Unsurprisingly, my projects would almost always have a pastel color scheme. I just loved the way the muted pinks, blues, yellows, greens, and purples looked in the sunlight. However, as I grew up, I also grew out of pastels; I thought that they were only for little girls, and I was embarrassed to be seen out in public with a pastel colored shirt on. This spring has helped me rediscover my long lost childhood love and has helped me realize that whatever your age is, pastels will always be appropriate and beautiful.

Miss Selfridge crop top, $50

Bodycon skirt, $45
Kate Spade stacked heel, $328
Reed Krakoff metallic handbag, €1.440
Moxham leather bangle, £60
Kate spade jewelry, $33
China Glaze nail polish, $3.65




My Inspiration:

Spring Trend: Bracelet Stacking

OOTD: I Fly With The Birds

I've always loved birds. I remember one time when I was little and still living in sunny California, my dad and I found a little abandoned baby bird on the side of the road. We brought it home with us and put it in a cage out on our balcony and went to the store to get it some food. However, when we got back home, the door of the cage was open and the baby bird was nowhere to be seen. To this day, I still don't know who or what opened the cage. Maybe, just maybe, the little birdie miraculously opened it himself/herself. Well, that incident made me realize that birds are gentle, delicate creatures that belong in the wild-- free to fly and sing-- not forced to live out their lives cooped up in little metal man-made contraptions. I hope that the little birdie from my childhood is still alive and well, chirping to the sounds of freedom. <3

Rare floral print dress, £45

Valentino slingback sandals, £275
Dorothy Perkins flap handbag, $17
Vintage looking jewelry


My Inspiration:

OBSESSION: Structured Bags

For some odd reason, I am completely in love with boxy bags. Maybe it's the vintage feel that they give off, or maybe it's just the way they feel in my hands. Whatever it is, something about them is just so....perfect. I can probably think of a million spring/summer outfits that would look absolutely amazing with a structured bag as the main accessory. For example, imagine this: a cream lace dress, light brown skinny belt, vintage bronze necklace, cream colored wedges to match the dress, and a boxy brown satchel with bronze hardware to complete the innocent springtime look. Cute, right? Oh and of course, don't forget to use China Glaze's famous nail polish in the shade "For Audrey" to add a splash of blue pastel to the getup.
Below are a few of my favorite bags from the web: