Monday 30 December 2019

My 2020 Fashion Goal: How to Become a Balanced Boho

Make the bohemian style work with your wardrobe.

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When it comes to fashion, the word bohemian – “boho” – can lead our style imagination in many different directions. For me, I picture flowy, whimsical maxi dresses; cool, cropped crocheted tops; beautiful wide legs pants. And prints. Lots and lots of prints. I see white horses, sandy beaches, rocky terrain. It sounds fantastical, like a light-hearted fairytale …That. Just. Isn’t. Me. At least, that’s what I thought.

For the longest time, if you asked me what my style was, I would say affirmatively “strictly rocker-chic.” Form-fitting bottoms, a baseline of black, spiky pumps, cool boots, and an occasional accent of confident color. Then one day, I was taking a stroll around my closet and realizing that my interpretation of my style was not entirely correct. Sure, I saw my dark and daring Rick Owens pieces and go-to L’Agence leather pants, but my hands ran through a white tasseled Haute Hippie maxi dress, an airy printed Zimmerman top and…CHLOE. Lots and lots of Chloe. It was at that moment that I realized boho isn’t just for the beachy waved, Coachella-bound. It can be for anyone when fashioned with balance.

And that is the key for me, the woman who notoriously thrives on head-to-toe black, pops of bold color, and the forever leopard trend. I have learned to balance my boho with the style in which I feel most comfortable. So, can you pull off a, let’s call it, muted boho? Here are some ideas to get you started.

One. Balance Your Boho with a flowy top and pair it with a leather pant.

At the moment, I am digging all the fall leather colors – camel, chocolate, olive. They feel “autumn” and break you out of the black leather rut. I like to accessorize with a textured pump, a badass bag, and some oversized shades. Boom.

Two. Balance Your Boho with a printed maxi skirt.

Find a beautiful, printed maxi skirt and work with the colors. Here, I worked with my lust for leopard. I loved the browns and caramel woven throughout the skirt, so I worked with those colors. The neutral, scrunched ankle bootie kept it cool, but causal.

Three. Balance Your Boho with hats, hats, and more hats.

There is nothing more boho than a soft floppy hat. This felt hat by Phillip Tracey was the perfect middle of the line for me. I chose to complement it with leather leggings and a comfy, cashmere sweater to keep the look simple. But the boots: they turned this outfit into something special.


Bohemian style doesn’t have to be for just the wanderlusty, sprightly hearted boho ladies. This look can work for anyone when styled with intention and in moderation. Try mixing your style with a “pop” of boho – add one component that will work with your outfit, not overwork it. Because, in fashion, everything is worth a try.

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Tuesday 24 December 2019

Skin Refresh for Your Holiday Event

SKIN REFRESH FOR YOUR HOLIDAY EVENT

Add these tips to your skincare routine to refresh your face for the holidays or whenever your need a little extra glow.

Tips to Refresh Your Skin during the Winter.

I don’t know about you, but it seems like I have 2-3 holiday-related events each week right now – from the kid’s school plays and parties to festive cocktails with friends and dinner parties with the hubs. It’s seriously nonstop. Let’s just be honest though, it’s also cold, and I’m exhausted, which means my winter skincare routine is rushed and I just don’t have that warm-weather glow that I love so much.

Weather and crazy schedules aside, the holidays are a time to sparkle and shine – and that includes our skin. Here’s my quick and simple winter skin refresh routine I use to add a little shine to the season (and my skin) and get ready for the festive and fun holiday events. Hint: this isn’t just for the holidays. After a short night, a long flight, or a few days under the weather, this routine can give you that little boost of hydration and glow you need.

Winter Skin Refresh Tip One

Say adios to that peach fuzz:

Controversial, but true, shaving the peach fuzz off your face is a fast and easy way to get an instant just-got-a-facial glow. You don’t need fancy products for this, use a man’s razor and your face wash as a lubricant.

Blonde woman with glowing skin.

Winter Skin Refresh Tip Two

Exfoliate:

Now that the peach fuzz is gone, it’s time to deal with glowy-skin enemy #2, dead skin cells (gross, but I had to say it). With the mix of cold weather outside and heat inside, your skin dries out and dies faster in the winter. Before you invest in a new collection of products for a new skincare routine, exfoliate and see an immediate difference. A few of my favorite exfoliators:

Rodan & Fields Microderm Paste: this has a mix of oil and superfine microderm beads. It’s honestly amazing, and it comes in a huge jar that lasts forever. Be careful if you have sensitive skin. 

Clinique Exfoliating Scrub: a classic and great for travel 

Beautiful woman with glowing skin.

Winter Skin Refresh Tip Three

Deep clean:

Now that you got rid of that layer of dead skin, it’s time to really clean your skin. Clarisonic is still the best for this. Use your standard face wash and give your skin a deep cleaning. 

Skincare routine for winter events.

Winter Skin Refresh Tip Four

Oil/Serum:

I bet you’re already swooning over your dewy, glowy skin, and we haven’t even gotten to products! For products, treat yourself to a skin oil. I love this one by Guerlain. But choosing the right winter face oil boils down to skin type. FutureDew by Glossier is a combination of oil and serum and is incredible for all skin types.

Winter Skin Refresh Tip Five

Eye cream:

Use it morning and night. Double it up in your winter skincare routine. That delicate eye skin needs extra hydration, especially during the cold weather season. Try this one by Shiseido

Winter Skin Refresh Tip Six

Prime:

Before you put on your makeup, you’ll want to use a hydrating primer. It may seem counter-intuitive, but because winter weather dries out the skin, your foundation can often accentuate those dry patches rather than hide them. A primer not only helps your makeup stay on, but it softens dry skin, pores, and fine lines. Hourglass is the best, and their Veil Mineral Primer is great for almost all skin types. 

There you go! Use these six quick steps to refresh your skin this winter, and you’ll look like you just walked out of the spa in St. Barths. Get glowing and get festive, my friends. Xx

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