Saturday, 25 August 2012

Casual Clutches!


When you think of a clutch what usually comes to mind? A small fancy bag that would be perfect for a night out with friends right? Well who said clutches were only meant for formal occasions? Say hello to casual clutches! 


These types of clutches are perfect for those days when you want to carry a lighter load. You can find casual clutches in a huge variety of shapes, colours and textures. They can add a cute little touch to your outfit without much effort. Not to mention not breaking your back with a heavy purse!





 This is a tribal print clutch. Although it looks casual at a quick glance, when you look closer the whole thing is made of sequins! This is perfect for a casual day but it still can be transformed into a night time piece.







This is definitely more on the casual side. I pair this clutch with many of my casual outfits and it's just adorable! It's actually quite roomy inside and can hold quite a bit of things if you needed it to.


Shop! Shop! Shop!

Here are a couple of my favourite stores which have a nice variety of casual clutches!

Check 'em out!







xoxo

- Aya <3

Friday, 10 August 2012

Makeup Review: Concealer!

 Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer



We've all got those days where we just can't afford to spend too much time on beauty rest. I don't know about you girls, but when I don't sleep, the dark bluish circles under my eyes can be spotted from a mile away! And to make matters even worse, I'm naturally as white as a sheet so the blue veins underneath my eyes tend to stand out even more! Before I discovered this concealers my under-eyes were screaming to be helped but now they're very happy and so am I!

Packaging: 

This concealer comes in a pen form and although this can be useful at times, it can also be a pain to deal with. This style of packaging allows this product to be very handy when traveling for two reasons. For one, it is very compact and can easily be fitted into your cosmetics bag. Secondly, it comes with a brush tip applicator which means that you can manage without packing an extra separate brush 

just for concealer. Now, I do have a problem with this packaging because when you first buy this product you have to twist and twist for a while with nothing coming out and then suddenly a huge blob of product gushes out and leaves you with a mess of wasted product. Another problem I have with this packaging is that although the brush tip applicator is a smart idea, it can't be used for much. The tip is very flimsy and can't blend too well. If for some reason you weren't able to keep an extra brush with you, you can definitely make do with the built in brush but I personally don't like using it.

Product:

Dream Lumi Touch is very runny and quite thin. Having said that, it is pretty well pigmented. When applying be careful to apply a small amount then build it up with more if you need to because this product can become quite messy if you apply too much due to its liquidy nature. Again because it is so thin, this doesn't provide very high coverage. My circles aren't usually too bad so this is enough for me, but if you need heavy coverage this might not be what you need. The swatch you see is in the shade "ivory" which is the lightest shade. I just eyeballed this while in the drugstore. It turned out to be a pretty good match thankfully. There are 6 different shades which isn't too great of a selection but I believe this concealer will work for a lot of people.

Price:

This concealer is definitely known to be a very affordable version for many high-end concealers out there. Coming in at around $8.00 (depending where you buy) Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer is a great product to invest in.

Purchase:

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting concealer can be found in any drugstore such as Walmart or Shoppers DrugMart

Rating:

Considering both negatives and positives, I would say a 4 out of 5 stars is a fair score
Go go and getcha some!!!

xoxo

-Aya <3

Thursday, 9 August 2012

Jewelry Styles!


Hey fashionistas!

Nothing completes an outfit better than some beautiful jewelry. There are many ways to personalize and accesorize what you are wearing but adding a lil bit of bling is one of the easiest and best ways!

Dainty Jewelry!

Got too much goin on with your outfit already? Or maybe you're just a simple girl who doesn't like to overdue it. Well here's a solution for you. This type of jewelry is perfect for adding that finishing touch without going overboard and looking like a disco ball. Although it is very subtle, dainty jewelry adds a beautiful feminine touch to any look and is a must for every girl's jewelry collection.

Bright and Bold Jewelry!

Wanna spice up your plain and boring outfit? These types of pieces are perfect for you. Bright coloured jewelry is ideal for any plain white tee! Not only will it add a splash of colour, but the effortless look will leave them wondering just how much time you spent getting ready that morning. Feeling a little bit more daring? Pair a piece of jewelry with a complimentary colour to your outfit. For example pair a bright teal necklace with a bright coral top and there you have it! Bold and beautiful without trying that hard at all!

Edgy Jewelry!

Are you more of an edgier girl? Then this type of jewelry will give you the perfect punk rocker look. Pair pieces like these with a leather jacket and some booties and Voila! This type of jewelry is perfect for a tough and bold yet feminine look!






Shop! Shop! Shop!

Here are some great stores with a wide variety of jewelry to satisfy a wide variety of tastes without breaking any wallets :)

Check 'em out!!!

H&M

Forever 21

JewelMint

Aldo

xoxo

-Aya <3

Fancy Collar You Got There!

So is it just me, or are the collars with some sort of jewellery on, everywhere? Not that I mind. They are so fancy, but yet so simple. It's just a shirt, with absolutely nothing on it, but that collar.


Throw it on with a pair of dark jeans, boots and your hair up high and you look casual. Throw it on with a pair of colored pants and you hair sideways and you look as fancy as you want to be, yet with an edge to it! Maybe you're not really the type person that likes to dress up then that collar is for you. 


Not finding the mental image you made if your ideal collar in the mall? No problem! Grab a plain shirt, guide your feet to the closest craft store and buy bags of different studs, glue and head home to start your project. 
There! You have the choice of making your own design, just as you imagined it. 


And then you might be getting tired of the whole "studs" idea on the collar. You want something new that goes with all colors. Grab a white shirt, a needle, thread and some glitter! This might be a bit of a longer, and picky-er process, but it's totally worth it. The result will be beautiful! And that collar will catch the attention of every eye out there.


This goes with everything. I mean it. Everything. Red, green, pink, orange, yellow, black. Royal blue, coral pink and lime green. There's no need for a necklace because that collar will fill in its absence.

Lots of love, but watch out!
Yousor

Hey Everyone!

Our names are Aya, Yousor and Sarah. We are three cousins and we want to share 'a little of errything' with you guys. This blog is about everything from shopping to beauty, to music and much more.