SUMMER WARDROBE CHALLENGE

Day 16: Explore the ear cuff trend.

And explored I did.

Honestly, I am not even sure when I bought this ear cuff but my best guess is I picked it up on my way to the counter at Forever 21, while passing by the accessories section. So this isn’t exactly the most comfortable jewellery to wear and I have to admit I pretty much took it off in the middle of the day. I would think this would be more suitable for someone with a cartilege ear piercing and since I only have my earlobes pierced, I just had to stick on the upper part of the cuff to the top of my ears!

SUMMER WARDROBE CHALLENGE

Day 21: Go for a sleek full-tuck.

I am not a fan of the shirt tuck. Half tuck, sloppy tuck, yes. But not the sleek full-tuck, especially with trousers. A sleek tuck always seems too formal to me and mostly very uncomfortable.

But after seeing some of Helena’s looks on the Brooklyn Blonde, I have been intrigued and wanted to try the look. I think the key is to wear well fitted jeans or trousers – even if they are not skinny ones. The overall look is polished and clean which I thought was appropriate for my family lunch.

Blouse from Forever 21, unbranded jeans, ASOS mint skinny belt, bag from Zara and suede grey heels (very old).

Confessions of a lipstick hoarder: The only 5 lipsticks you need

Okay I’ll admit it. I have a problem. I cant stop buying lipsticks. I don’t know what it is, I’ll be strolling calmly through the mall minding my own business, and then I’ll spot the MAC counter. And that’s that. 30 minutes later I’ll walk out with a new shade that I’ll convince myself is absolutely essential for “my collection”. When did it even become a collection?! Don’t even ask. But for better or worse, a collection it is. And its still growing. Lipsticks in my mind are the little black dresses of makeup. You need to find that perfect one, yet at the same time you just cant have enough. First it’s about finding that perfect nude for your skin tone. Then of course we have to have that everyday pink! Then comes that perfect shade of red that you absolutely need in your life, and while you are at it why not pick up some statement colors as well. Orange, plum, dark red, even that purple. And then, ooh look Revlon has some new matte chubby sticks! Have to have those. What can I say except, I have a problem. So here are some of my favorites for the moment. I’ve tried to include drugstore options as well. I’m sorry if the swatches aren’t the best, I’ve tried to link the websites of most so you can take a better look at the colors.

• Nudes

These are my everyday go to shades. Perfect to wear to work as well, especially if like me your office encourges business formals. Finding one which suits your complexion is essential, as some nudes can leave you looking completely washed out. Unless of course thats the look you are going for. My favorite of the lot would be Velvet Teddy by MAC. Its a matte shade, and looks great on Indian or darker skin tones.  For more fair skin tones, MAC – Fleshpot is also a great color. Maybelline recently came out with a whole collection of just nudes, so you are sure to find one perfect for you if you want to check that out.

1. Mac Matte – Kinda Sexy
2. Mac Lustre – Touch
3. Mac Matte – Velvet Teddy