Skirts & Skylines: April 2015

How Makeup Changes Your Face

Mascara is the most essential part of my everyday makeup routine. Whether I'm running errands or getting more dressed up, I always feel better once I've curled my eyelashes and put on some mascara. Something as simple as this can completely open your eyes and make you look much more awake and ready to take on the day!

Contouring is a great way to give your face some dimension! It can give you a warm glow and accentuate your facial features such as your cheekbones. When I contour I just use my bareMinerals Warmth which blends nicely into my foundation to look more natural. Contouring may be less necessary for an everyday look but it is a good trick to know!

Even if I'm in a rush to get ready, doing my eyebrows is one thing I don't like to sacrifice. If yours are naturally thin or have gaps, filling them in with a brow powder or pencil is a great way to give them shape. It highlights your eyes as well and balances out the rest of your makeup. In my opinion, filling in brows is a must!

*These are just our suggestions, everyone looks beautiful with or without makeup!*

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Bright Colors

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Now that its spring, its the perfect time to add some color into your most likely neutral winter wardrobes. A little while ago, we did a post about incorporating pastel colors into your outfits, but bright colors are just as fun!

These outfits are definitely attention getters because we color-blocked our bright pieces. The trick to combining different bright colors into one outfit is simply just to put the two pieces next to each other and see if they pair well. Two colors that we found that compliment other brights are red-orange and fuchsia.
Another trick with this kind of color blocking is to avoid busy patterns and embellishments by keeping the pieces really simple.
It definitely isn't the easiest thing to feature two bold colors into one outfit, but we hope that our tips helped! If you want to try color-blocking, but don't want to go all out, try making your second bright piece an accessory like a belt or a bag.

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Seafoam & Fuchsia

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Sweater: H&M

Skirt: Zara

Heels: Target

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Fuchsia & Orange

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Blouse: Myne

Pants: Zara

Shoes: Steve Madden

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Orange & Blue

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Sweater: H&M

Shorts: H&M

Loafers: Banana Republic

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Sporty Chic

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Sporty chic is a great way to be cute and casual. Pulling off this trend requires a proper balance within your outfit. When wearing a skirt or dress, like Claire and Lexie, adding a pair of Converse or other sneaker is a fun way to have a relaxed, comfy look. With Emily's varsity inspired jacket and boyfriend jeans, she added a pair of strapy wedges to subtly dress up the outfit in a feminine way. It is also good to keep your ensemble simple and not too busy. Navy, black, and white are good neutrals to use in a sporty chic outfit. Look for feminine pieces, such as a skirt or dress, in a sporty style for the easiest way to accomplish this look. This style is perfect for day to day, just remember to balance out your look between sporty and feminine.

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Claire Sporty Chic

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Dress: Joe Fresh

Shoes: Converse

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Lexie Sporty Chic

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Skirt: Joe Fresh

Tshirt: Target

Sneakers: Converse

Watch: Kate Spade

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Emily Sporty Chic

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Jacket: Forever 21

Boyfriend Jeans: Joe Fresh

Shoes: Nine West

T-Shirt: Target

Necklace: H&M

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Boyfriend Blazer

It's no secret that boyfriend jeans are one of my favorite pieces, so it's no surprise that I have a boyfriend blazer in my closet. Not only does the lack of tailoring make for a more casual look, but it's also super comfortable! The fact that I can dress it up or down is why I love this blush colored one from Forever21.

I decided to pair it with ripped ankle jeans from Pac Sun to keep it on the casual side, but my silver flats and statement earrings can transition the outfit for dinner with friends in the evening!

Blazers are definitely a must have for your closet, and whatever your personal style, you can find one you feel confident in.

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Colorful Blazer

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Like Emily said, blazers are definitely a closet essential, but a simple black one can get a little boring. Like her striped blazer, my neon blazer is an interesting twist on classic style.

This neon blazer from Gap is by far one of the craziest items in my wardrobe, but that doesn't make it unwearable. The trick to wearing a bright colored blazer, or any piece in general, is to keep the rest of the outfit really basic. I paired the blazer with a simple black skirt from Forever 21 and a white button up from Joe Fresh. This is to make sure that my blazer remains the center piece of the outfit.

Color is one of my favorite things to play around with, and I think adding a pop of color with something as structured as a blazer is really unexpected and fun!

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Patterned Blazer

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Blazers are great for looking professional while still remaining casual. To tone down the professionalism of this navy and white striped blazer from H&M I paired it with a light velour scarf from Charming Charlie's and a basic white tee. Because my blazer is striped it makes it the staple piece, therefore, I built my outfit around it.
Scarves are a great way to give a more relaxed look when wearing any blazer. Completed with my khaki pants and canvas sneakers, this outfit can be worn for running errands to even going to brunch!
Blazers are a closet MUST HAVE, and having a fun one other than your go-to black blazer is a great way to stand out while giving you a great basis for styling any outfit!

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Midi Skirts

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Midi skirts have been a big trend since last season, and they are definitely carrying over into the spring time. They are such a fun, flattering, and feminine piece that looks great on any woman.

One thing about wearing a longer skirt is that it can sometimes make you appear shorter. The way to combat this is to wear shoes with a heel which will elongate your legs and balance the outfit out.

Claire and Emily are both wearing skirts with a higher waist which also helps make their legs appear longer.

This spring is all about showing your femininity, and a midi skirt combined with a heel is one of the best ways to do that!