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    Layering for Fall

    October 30, 2014
    Layering for Fall

     

    Long length cardigan / Black button blouse / Holiday top / ModCloth Skinny Bookmobile Volunteer Pants / Seychelles leather booties / Cognac tote / Rhinestone jewelry

    I have been a fan of ModCloth for many years, so I was super excited when they asked me to put together a fall layering look using items from their current collection. Although it was very fun to put together an outfit, it was also very challenging because ModCloth has so many awesome cardigans and sweaters to choose from.
    Ultimately, I came up with a look that I feel is appropriate for what is considered fall in Southern California. During the fall and winter months, we tend to get very cool mornings but the weather warms up throughout the day. For that reason, the pieces that I chose for this outfit are very light and make it easy to add or take off layers throughout the day. I also aimed to create a layering look that is casual, but that can be easily dressed up by using the right accessories, such as the cute necklace pictured above. My favorite part of this outfit, though, has to be the checkered cardigan that I chose for my look–I love that it is structured like a blazer, but still has a very relaxed and versatile print.
    I hope you enjoyed this post, and that it gives you some ideas of how to layer for fall. And, as always, thank you for stopping by.
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
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    Note: I deleted my previous collage because I realized that it did not completely showcase all of ModCloth’s awesome layering options, which is what they invited me to do. However, if you want to know what ModCloth sweathers I have my eye on, you can check it out here.
    Outfit

    Royal Blue

    October 27, 2014
    Photos by Ale Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Maison Jules Dress (Similar)
    H&M Sandals
    Madewell Bag
    I must start off this post by confessing that I broke my 6-month shopping ban. My mother convinced me to go window shopping with her, and I fell in love with this royal blue dress. Even though my mother offered to buy it for me as a very early Christmas present in order to prevent me from breaking my ban, I still went ahead and purchased a couple of other items anyway. I’ve come to realize that I really don’t spend that much money on myself, and it’s okay to treat myself every once in a while as long as I’m not making any mindless purchases. Well, there my confession for you all. Now you know that my willpower can only last for a couple of weeks.
    I really don’t have many life updates at this moment, other than I had to go back to work last week and that’s been a bit of a transition, especially after such a relaxing and productive vacation. I spent most of my time this weekend studying, cleaning and working on my blog, so it wasn’t the most exciting. As uneventful as it was, this weekend has made me realize that in order to maintain some balance in my life, I’m going to have to back off a bit from blogging and other activities that I use to procrastinate. I really need to set aside some of that time to concentrate on studying for the GRE for the next month, as well as to start working on grad school applications. I’ve been trying to post 3 times a week, and that’s just way too much for me. After all, I did start blogging in order to have a creative outlet, and not to have another source of stress in my life. I also want to make sure that I put in a good amount of effort to whatever I do post on my blog.
    I also have to admit that one of the reasons that I want to lay off blogging is because I’m concerned about how much time I spend on social media. I feel that blogging has in a way made me become more obsessed with social media, and made me feel the pressure to put things out there. Athough I’m not looking to completely quit using social media outlets, I would like to learn not to walk around with my phone in hand, while looking for the next thing to post on Instagram. Of course, that’s easier said than done, and we all know how successful my shopping ban was.
    This might be a weird place to ask this, but do any of you have any tricks on how to decrease your social media use? I could really use all of your advice.
    xoxo,
    Helen
    Beauty

    What’s In My Makeup Bag

    October 15, 2014
    What's in My Makeup Bag

     

    What’s in My Makeup Bag by sweet-helen-grace featuring a cream blush

    Today I’m sharing with you some of the products in my makeup bag! Even though I don’t consider myself to be a beauty expert by any means, I do enjoy wearing makeup on a day-to-day basis. Over the years, I have developed an easy and quick makeup routine that complements my every day style. I like to keep things simple enough so that it only takes me a couple of minutes to get ready in the morning, especially on days when I’m in a rush to get to work. If you’re interested to learn how I achieve my every day look, keep on reading to see what’s in my bag:
    Face: For my face, I use Loreal’s True Match Foundation in W3 and Loreal’s True Match Concealer in Light/Medium Warm. I’ve tried several foundations over the years, and this is the only shade that doesn’t look too pink or gray/brown on my face. And since I don’t like spending more than 10-15 minutes doing my makeup, I also like that I can easily blend both products unto my face by just using my fingers. To top it all off, I use NYX Cosmetics Cream Blush in Tea Rose, which is equally easy to apply.
    Eyes: I use Almay Liquid Eyeliner to create the perfect cat eye. The soft and pointed tip on the brush makes it really easy to apply and get the perfect shape. I also use Covergirl All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara in Very Black, and I love that the curved brush gives my lashes a lift and eliminates the need to use an eyelash curler.
    Lips: I recently purchased MAC Lipstick in Twig, and it has quickly become my favorite shade to use every day. This shade is a subtle brownish rose color, and is a great alternative to a nude lip.
    If you don’t feel like you’ve already seen enough pictures of my face, this is what my makeup pretty much looks like every day. I really hope that this post was helpful to you, especially if you’re not one for wearing makeup, and would like some sort of guidance on where to get started. As I said before, I wouldn’t say that I know too much about makeup other than what I do every day, so I would love to hear about what are some of your favorite products.
    Have a great rest of the week!
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace