5 Beauty/Face Products For Sensitive Skin

Hello, dolls! x
I was pondering the idea of doing a beauty post for once, and decided to act on my instinct. I realized that maybe a lot of girls have trouble finding good products for their skin, especially considering that most make-up/lotions clog pores, are very oily, etcetera. Here, I handpicked 5 products I have personally used, having my very sensitive face, and have been satisfied with. :)

#1: Olay All Day Complete UV Moisturizer In Sensitive Skin 

I absolutely adore this face/neck lotion. It lasts a long time, (it comes in 2 packs in certain stores, I'd check Costco) it's very gentle, and it comes with SPF 15, so it basically acts like a sunscreen lotion. My mom brought it home for me one day after I told her that original Olay lotion made my skin feel greasy, and I loved this one way, way more. Just a little dab is all you need for most of your face. I highly recommend this lotion. It can be found at Walmart, Costco, or any major drug store, and is usually 5-9 dollars, but do your price comparing so you can get it at the lowest price. I like ShopLocal.com, which helps you compare local prices.

The Olay Lotion in all it's glory.

#2: Aveeno's Positively Radiant with SPF 30

Another one of my favorite picks. This lotion comes jampacked with SPF 15-30, and it's non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. It also clears your complexion/evens your skin tone, which is a total bonus, it being summer and all. This lotion is usually 6-10 dollars, and it does come in 2-3 packs at Costco. 

The Aveeno Lotion in all it's glory.

#3: Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

I love love love this eye makeup remover. It's oil free, gentle, it gets the job done, and it comes in your choice of pads or formula (I like the formula). This rocking eye makeup remover comes with green tea and cucumber, two ingredients that are way good for your skin. It comes in a really tall bottle by the way, so it certainly helps. I like taking a Q-Tip and just lightly removing any mascara, make-up that got under my eyes, etc. It can be found at most drug stores, and got an Allure Beauty award.

I'm sick of captioning things in all their glory, but here it is, in all it's glory.

#4: Covergirl Clean Makeup

Once upon a time in a land far far away, I got a chemical burn on my nose from god know's what and needed to cover it up without making it worse. So I picked up some Covergirl Clean Liquid Makeup and covered up the burn. Not only did it well, you know, cover up the burn, it's specially formulated for sensitive skin, and it does it's job well. It's 5.99 and up at most major drugstores (don't know about this one being at Costco in a 3 pack, sadly ): )

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#5: Ecotools 6 Piece Brush Kit

I don't really wear face make-up much, but when I do, these get the job done. Not only are they 100 percent natural, cruelty free, and synthetic, they are SUPER soft, work super well, and are only 8 dollars. They're more gentle than per say, Sephora brushes or M.A.C brushes. They work well and they're very reasonably priced. :) You can buy them at ecotools.com, or you can try and find them at a major retailer. They're 8 dollars and come with 6 brushes (Note: these are eye brushes, but they also make facial brushes).

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3 Affordable Shoes You Need This Fall

Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to discuss the fancy footwork (shoes) and fall styles that aren't outrageously overpriced. :)

#1: Combat Boots

I love combat boots. They come in every color under the sun, they look great with everything, and they are style staples when it comes to the fall. I like the combat boots over at gojane.com which are 40 dollars or less. I also love the Xhiliration combat boots from Target, as well as the combat boots down at Forever 21. You can wear combat boots with anything from dresses and jean jackets to skinny jeans and band tees. The combinations are endless. I would suggest a black or brown color, and if you are going to get them in any other color, getting them in patent is highly recommended. If they get dirty, they will be easier to wash, and well, you'll be able to wash them!

Women's Tallulah Blue Kendall Boot at Target, $37.99

The Go Jane Mid Rise Combat Boot, $28.00 At GoJane.com

Honey_Little_Suunny from Chictopia in Brown Zara Boots

#2. Ballet Flats

It is definitely a good time of the year to get into ballet flats. They're comfy, cute, and they come in all sorts of colors and hues. Again, gojane and forever 21 are your friends, though these cute shoes can be found at most stores, including Charlotte Russe, Target, Sears, and Wet Seal.

The Go Jane Studded Ballet Flat, $15.40, in Red

Classic Ballet Flats, $10.80, forever21.com

Chictopia User AMIEK in black ballet flats

#3: Boat Shoes

Last but not least, the comfy, adorable flats made my list of fall shoes that are both cute and affordable. They come in many different colors, ranging from animal print to color block, are totally comfy, and since they just became popular, are available in everywhere from Rue 21 to Nordstrom. I got mine for 5 bucks at Rue 21 in Primm, Nevada. This may vary by store, but if you have one near you, I'd definitely give them a look see.

Twisted Champion Neon Boat Shoe, Buckle.com, $19.95

Aldo Vidalez Flat Boat Shoes, ASOS.com, $34.06

Chictopia user daysofdane in brown boat shoes

I hope you all enjoyed this post! xx

Style Inspiration: House of Anubis

Okay, so I know I've done blogs on the cast separately before, but now I've decided to draw inspiration from the show itself. I was scrolling through my tumblr dash and I realized how cute and fall-fashion-y their costumes are, hehe. :)

This is a group picture of the cast from Season 2. (credits to nickutopia.com)

The color palette consists of burgundy, light and dark grey, black, white, and hints of gold. 

What I love about their color palette is that it mainly consists of solid, neutral colors. The colors go well with each other and go well with other colors (pastels, sometimes neons, etc.)

I also love the look of the cast on set when they are off duty (not at school, chilling around the house, eating breakfast, you know, etc.). Here's the best picture I could find of the cast (not everyone, sadly :/) in "regular clothing". Credits to teen.com.

The cast all has their own way of dressing on set. Nina (Nathalia) seems to lean towards bright colors, stripes, patterns, etc. while Amber (Ana) seems to lean towards pastels, lace, and ruffles. I admire every single different style on set, but my style would lean more towards Patricia's (Jade), as she likes to wear black tights and combat boots under her uniform, and that is definitely how I could see myself dressing in a school/uniform setting. 

Most of the cast as whole though wears blazers, peter pan collared tees, pleated skirts in solid colors, cardigans, v-neck sweaters, knee high socks, mary janes, oxfords, and on the occasion, boots. 

I found these "real life" examples on Chictopia that lean towards the House of Anubis sense of style.

(I also tried to go by the palette.) 

(Chictopia user adrienneee)

(Chictopia user JJOOBZ)

Those examples being set, I love the use of tights and knee socks in the pictures and how they are usually black. I admire that example and whenever I buy tights, I make sure they are either black or white, yet sometimes I like buying bright, fun colors as well. 

Now, to the whole shopping/getting it put together part. For blazers, I like burgundy, black, white, coral, navy, and grey. 

I like shopping for blazers at Forever 21 and H&M, though for more variety, I prefer going shopping online at places with free returns, like Asos and Modcloth. Topshop is a good place to look as well.

(H&M Blazer, 49.95, H&M.com)

(Essential Linen Blend Blazer, Forever 21, $19.80 at forever21.com)

(Ponti Cute Curved Lapel Blazer, ASOS.com, $59.61)

For skirts, I've had a lot of luck at vintage/second-hand stores, though for major retailers, I love Forever 21 (I will mention Forever 21 A LOT in my posts, as they usually have cute clothes at reasonable prices, and no, I was not paid to say that), American Apparel, and Charlotte Russe. 

Depending on which style of skirt you want, there are many stores to go have a look-see through. For body-con skirts, or skirts that hug your body, Charlotte Russe usually has body-con skirts for as low as 5 bucks. For more loose, more basic skirts, American Apparel has many different skirt options, ranging from vintage, to brand new, more recent styles. Forever 21 can be your "everything in between" option, as they are more of a "we supply everything" store. I love nudes, blacks, greys, and blues for skirts. 

(Denim Circle Skirt in Medium Stone Washed Indigo, $45.00 at American Apparel)

(Knitted Skater Skirt in Camel, $15.33, ASOS.com)

For shirts, I like shopping at stores with basic lines. So mainly any store you can find with a line of peter pan collared shirts, white tees, etc. is good. :)

(Vera Moda blouse w/ Peter Pan Collar, $23.84 at ASOS.com)

And finally, to shoes and tights. I love Forever 21 and ASOS for socks and tights, as well as Urban Outfitters. For shoes, gojane.com, Buffalo Exchange, Rue 21, and Charlotte Russe are my go-to's. I like how the House of Anubis cast's style looks with black oxfords, combat boots, clogs, and ankle boots. 

For tights, I love the kind of tights Patricia wears, (usually lacy or opaque) and the kind of socks Amber wears (usually heather grey, as well as everyone's in the house, though sometimes they wear white socks as well) so I tried to find a variety of them all. :) (Helpful hint, by the way, never spend more than 15 dollars on socks/tights and never more than 40 on basic shoes such as oxfords, booties, etc. though if you buy shoes that are high in quality, such as designer shoes, there is an exception.)

(Asos Wool Cable over the knee sock in black, ASOS.com, $10.22)

(Scalloped Texture Tights in Black, Forever 21, $5.80)

(The Canvas Lace-Up Oxford at gojane.com, $22.50)

(The Combat Boot at gojane.com, $24.99)

(The Lace Up Cap Toe bootie at gojane.com, $25.30)

That is pretty much a wrap. :) For accessories, I like Asos, Modcloth, and Topshop, as well as drawing inspiration from designers like Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Alexander Mcqueen. I hope you all enjoyed this post! xx

5 Basic Fall Style Essentials

Hello, everyone! This marks my first post on my blogspot blog, (I have a blog of the same name on tumblr too), and my first fall fashion post. :)
Though I'd like to eat icecream and lay in bed all day forever, fall is quickly approaching, and this also calls for a change in the things we wear.
Below, I've listed basic fall fashion essentials you'll need this season.

Fall Essential #1: A White Long Sleeved Shirt

What I love about white long sleeved shirts is that they are very basic, very affordable, and go with most pieces of clothing. My favorite fall look with a white long sleeved shirt would have to be a denim circle skirt and oxfords, because it's a very cute and comfortable yet modest look. You can find white long sleeved shirts at stores with "Basics" lines like Forever 21, American Apparel, Wet Seal, etc.

(Oasap Street Style Model wearing a long sleeved asymmetrical white tee.)

Fall Essential #2: Combat Boots

I love the timeless, edgy look of combat boots. I always have. Every single color of combat boots I have seen has worked for me. Though I prefer dark brown or black, combat boots come in florals, pastels, neons, anything you can think of really. My favorite brand of combat boots has to be Doctor Marten's, which I must admit are pretty pricy. I have seen similar boots in a sort of vinyl material at Target for around 30 dollars though, so if you love the look and feel of Docs, there is another option. Though, for those of you who prefer more basic boots, I love Dollhouse's combat boots (40 dollars) and the selection of boots at Modcloth, (which by the way, sells really cute vintage inspired dresses!). 

(Street style with combat boots.)

Fall Essential #3: Blazers

Blazers are very cute but formal looking jackets that can be worn with skirts or jeans, most of the time, even dresses. They add a hint of office-style sophistication without the huge price tag, depending on where you shop. I love the blazers at Forever 21 and Topshop. Topshop's ponte blazers come in cute colors and are very easy to dress up or down. I like wearing blazers with darker colors so that the blazer makes the outfit pop, (i.e. black peplum dresses, black lace sleeve tops, etc.). I really like the use of black in the photo below. It's so simple yet the band tee-shirt and stockings really make the outfit something unique. 

(Chictopia user Strutt, from London/Kent, who's style I deeply admire.)

Fall Essential #3: Over The Knee Socks

I cannot stress enough how much I love the look of over the knee socks with cable knit sweaters and pleated skirts in the fall. It's so adorable and if I could wear it year round, I definitely would. Over the knee socks do not always have to be worn with skirts, though. I also like how they look with shorts, skater dresses, and circle skirts. I love how they look with boots in particular, though they look especially nice with wedges, creepers, and brogues. The style combinations are really endless if you use your imagination.

(Chictopia user Meggum from Indonesia)

Fall Essential #4: Boyfriend Cardigans

Boyfriend cardigans add the perfect balance of menswear-inspired edge to any fall outfit. What I love about them is how comfy they can be. You can really lose yourself in a boyfriend cardigan you love. Right now, I'm in love with the line of boyfriend cardigans on Asos, but since they're around 45 bucks each, I like buying cute boyfriend cardigans from Forever 21 and H&M and altering them myself. (Studding them, adding bow accents, etc.)

(Asos Model in the Asos Boyfriend Cardi in Space Dye Color Block, 43 dollars)

Fall Essential #5: Studded Crossbody Purses

The last thing on my list of fall style essentials is studded crossbody bags. They give off an edgy, rocker chic vibe and can usually hold a bottle of water, your wallet, etc. I look to Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff and Sam Edelman for inspiration on what kind of bag I would like, but since their bags are well, expensive, I like going to places like Wet Seal, yesstyle.com and Topshop to find something similar. If you're feeling crafty, you can also stud the bag yourself! I love the way black leather crossbody bags look. They're neutral, so they go with most outfits, and if you stud them yourself/find a studded one, they're perfect for going out/going to school, depending on the size.

(Chictopia member NancyAlexandria in a sundress and studded crossbody bag)

I hope you all enjoyed my list, and that it inspires you when you go fall shopping! x