Make-up Review: SEPHORA COLLECTION 8 HR Wear Perfect Cover Concealer

8 HR Wear Perfect Cover Concealer ($15), from the SEPHORA COLLECTION

If you are looking for a good everyday under eye concealer that is long-lasting and gives a natural look, then THIS is what you need in your life. It is a product from Sephora and the price is a little on the higher end (well, for me it is haha), but it's worth it! It may be small but trust me when I say it will last you a while. I have had mine since October and I still have a good amount left!

I love this concealer because it rubs on nicely and matches perfectly with my skintone. It hides my dark undereye circles well and makes my eyes pop a bit. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! - Alex

xoxo,

Tee and Alex

DIY - BOWS!

Hi All!
So over the holidays I decided to get a little crafty and make some of my friends' gifts for Christmas since I'm all about saving money. I thought bows would be a cute idea, seeing that you can wear it more than one way (Hair accessory, bow tie, necklace, etc.)
Here is what you'll need: 

• 2 pieces of fabric cut in a rectangle the same size. (the size depends on how big or small you want it)
• a piece of fabric cut in a small thin rectangular strip for the center
• needle/ thread or fabric glue

1. sew or glue the all of the edges on the right sides of the fabric together and leave a hole big enough for you to turn in on its right side. (like making a pillow)
2. Once you turned it on the right side, stitch or glue the hole you left.
3. Pinch the center, take the long strip and wrap it around the center of the bow. Stitch or glue the back of the strip down to secure it.
4. Wear and decorate the bow however you want! :) 

Now you're a pro at bow making!

For our more visual followers:   Just click here to open the link to a video that I used to learn how to make these lovely bows. Get creative and put your own twist on it, and you'll be surprised on how compliments you will get! Enjoy.

I even made a pair of shorts to match my bow - Tee

xoxo

Tee & Alex

Christian Louboutin Reinvited The 'Nude' Shoe

Christian Louboutin has done it again! He has found a new way to reinvent the shoe wheel (not really)! Louboutin, who is known for their dazzling red soles put a spin on the classic nude pump. Louboutin thought if there was going to be a nude shoe, (which its purpose is to match one's skin tone) there should be a variety of shades to match all colors of skin. Traditionally there was only one shade, which was of fair skin, now women of all shades can look fierce in their 'nude' pumps and red soles!

Check out this article attached from the Washington Post, featuring the Fashion department chair Professor Janice Ellinwood at my school Marymount University being interviewed on her thoughts about the topic at hand.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/christian-louboutins-new-shoe-line-shows-that-nude-is-a-color-spectrum/2013/10/23/46f013d6-3a65-11e3-b7ba-503fb5822c3e_story_1.html

Enjoy!
xoxo,
Tee


Photo credit: http://fashionbombdaily.com

Tee's Second Year

Hi all,

I'm so excited to have started my sophomore year of college as a Fashion Merchandising major. This year I'm taking Marketing and Visual Merchandising, which are both pretty chill classes. I love my marketing class because we can get inside the minds of the customers to specifically market to a certain group of people. It's very interesting to find out the different techniques businesses used to market to us. It's also shocking how many steps and strategies marketers have.

Visual Merchandising is about pretty much what you would think it is, the visual aspects of stores and showing merchandise at their very best. So far I've learned about lighting fixtures, displays and color/ texture. The most exciting thing that we did so far was a project creating our own store.

That's what's happening in my my world so far. I'll keep you guys updated.
If there are any questions leave it in the comments below or visit our Tumblr page.
xoxo,
Tee

Tee's Style Commandments

Greetings Fashionistas,

Here are my 5 tips to becoming more stylish and ultimately a better you. This is just my philosophy on what makes any woman (or man) fashionable. Enjoy :)

1. Repurpose, Redesign, and Renovate.

• Do you have a ton of clothes that you have no idea what to do with. Well if it something that absolutely doesn't fit, so hideous and out of date, or remind you of those horrible middle school days, DONATE those suckers!...BUT, if you think it is a piece that might make a comeback in trends, or something that you are very attached to, why not repurpose it. 
• Find different ways to reinvent an outfit. Whether it be turning jeans into shorts, a dress into a bodysuit, or taking that old scarf and sewing on to a pair of shorts. I spend so much time online finding fun new D.I.Y projects. It's a great way to save money too.

2. Don't Break the Bank.

• Being fashionable doesn't mean you have to cover in head to toe designer and that is the beauty of fashion!
• Don't be afraid to shop in thrift shops, vintage shops and boutiques, you might be surprised at what you find.

3. Be Different

• Nothing is more refreshing than original style! You should always dress they way you want to and wear what fits YOUR body the best. 
• Please don't give into the trends just to fit in, especially if you don't like it. Fashion isn't all about having ALL of the latest trends, pick and choose the ones that fits into your style the best.

4.Dress For Your Body Type

• This is one tip I cannot stress enough! There are so many different ways to dress in a way to flatter the body you have. No one should be ashamed of their body because everyone is beautiful.
• Some people seem to very unrealistic of the type of body they do have. Dress for the body you have now, and not the one you want! 
• For me I know I won't look that good in really short shorts because I have fuller thighs and hips and a booty, no matter how cute they are!
• Showing more doesn't equal sexy either. It's perfectly fine to leave some things to the imagination.

5.Confidence Is Key

• Confidence is the one thing that looks good on everyone and no outfit is complete without it.
• A smile and positive attitude is always in style! So smile because you are BEAUTIFUL! :)

What do you think of my tips, let me know below!

xoxo,

Tee

Lily Collins

Lily Collins is a wonderful actress/ model who is known for her undeniable beauty and those gorgeous full brows, that I myself are quite envious of! But I have noticed her for a different reason, her style! Here are only a few of my favorite Lily Collins looks.

xoxo,
Tee

No Pants Friday: Day to Night!

There are so many ways to transform an outfit! Do you find yourself wearing a cute outfit during the day and wanting to show it off at night out? Well here is how I did it using my favorite pink flowy dress from H&M as the staple piece.

For Daytime: I paired the dress with cute belt with a gold little bow, and nude flats.























For Nighttime: I threw on some black heels with snakeskin straps that i got from my mom's closet (thanks mom xo), a pair of gold hoops (not shown well in picture) and a bold black and gold statement necklace that I had peeking from under the collar.

 For Accessories for both outfits, I stacked on some gold rings and a few simple bracelets. Accessories like belts, shoes and jewelry can really change an outfit up to go from day to night. Also make up help with the transition, but unfortunately due to bad lighting and bad cameras there were horrible pictures of my make up.

What do you guys think of my transitional outfit? Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo,
Tee

Sophomore Year!

Ahhhhh! My first week being a sophomore OVER! I swear, trying to get back into the swing of the things was a little hard: getting up early, living with 5 other people, going to class,etc. However, it's been very enjoyable.

Well, I'm taking a total of 5 classes - three being for my Fashion Merchandising major: Fashion Buying and Merchandising Principles, Introduction to Accounting, and Textile Evaluation. Some of you are probably thinking, "Accounting? What does that have to do with fashion?". Not a got damn thing. However, if you want to go more into the merchandising side of the industry, then it has a lot to do with it.

My Fashion Buying and Merchandising Principles class deals with mathematical concepts that are involved in profitable retail buying. When you're a buyer in the industry, you have to do so much math in order to stay on top of the merchandise! Thankfully, you just need to know the basics: adding, subtracting, division, and multiplying. However, you do need to know how to convert decimals, fractions, and percents into each other; don't worry,they'll will re-teach you these things! It's mostly not too bad haha.

Next, there is my Textile Evaluation class. We learn how to test textiles using standard techniques and methods. I think it is going to be a fun class because it's hands on - which is something I LOVE. And we get to set fabric on fire a.k.a. the coolest thing ever (safely, of course.)

Then there is Accounting...*cues funeral music*. I'm not going to even try and sugar coat this. You have to be mentally prepared for this class because it is ALOT of information to take in. It's not one of those classes you'll be able to slide by. My teacher emphasized on the amount of studying we have to do in order to just comprehend. However, I'm up for the challenge - especially since I need to pass this class in order to graduate, so yeah.

All in all, this semester is going to be good one. Thankfully, I have a great group of friends and good teacher. I'll keep you all posted on my process and even post pictures occasionally!!

xoxo,

Alexandra

Noon by Noor

Exciting news for you all. If you are free tomorrow, Friday September 6 at noon you can watch a live stream of the new Noon by Noor collection. The co founders of Noon by Noor (Noor and Haya) are both fashion design alumni to my school, Marymount University.Their collection had a successful start in July of 2011 and have even dressed the likes of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, and AnnaLynne McCord. It's so exciting to know that such a success came from my very own school; It's so inspiring!
So please check it out:http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/noon_by_noor/
They were also featured on Elle :http://www.elle.com/fashion/spotlight/noon-by-noor#slide-5
http://www.noonbynoor.com/

xoxo,
Tee


Photo Cred: twtrland.com

First Year Review : Tee

Well my first year at Marymount University was certainly interesting! I've learned so much in just a few month not only academically but just about life as well. Coming to college I thought I was going to be so busy and go to a party like every night....WRONG! I had a lot more free time then I would have liked, and the partying kind of wore out within the first 6 weeks. The best advice I could give anyone is to not be closed minded and judge people the second you meet them because you'll never know how your paths will cross later on. 

I took a total of 3 fashion classes for the year. First semester I took textile, which is the general study of fabric and it's contents and characteristics. We had to complete a binder filled with many samples of fabric we learned about, which will be very helpful in the future! We also took a trip to the textile museum to learn about fibers and filaments. The most interesting thing was the fabric from the Ming Dynasty.

Second semester I took 2 fashion classes, Fashion Industry and it's Promotions and Clothing Construction.In Fashion Ind.& Promo, we learned about what it takes to plan and run a fashion show. We even had to create our own mock fashion show. I never knew how much work and advance planning it takes to create one of these shows. I will definitely keep in mind next time I watch a fashion show how dedicated everyone involved must be, and it makes me appreciate how much hard work goes into these shows. In CC, we learned how to do various hand stitches like the blanket stitch and the diagonal stitch and so many different techniques you could use on the machine. In total we made a tote bag, a skirt, and a shirt. 

I wanted to go out and meet more people and get involved on campus. I joined the fashion club which is Marymount's biggest club, and it was one of the best decisions I've made there. It opened the doors to amazing opportunities and I've meet some amazing people. The fashion club gives us a chance to volunteer at local fashion shows around the D.C area, and work as backstage help, dressers, and greeters. Within this semester alone I've done 6 fashion shows just within the first semester, including one for the CW network and even Valentino! This is something I'm definitely looking forward to this school year.

What to Wear: Back to School Outfit 1

       

For my second day of classes, I decided to pair up shorts and a racer-back tank top. I love this tank top because the color makes my skintone pop. It was pretty long so I had to tuck it in my shorts; didn't want people to think I was pantless! 

Tip: Wear clothes that go good against your skintone. It will make you stand out and your outfit 10x better. It makes a big difference.

When it came to my accessories, I wore a long necklace with a pearl pendant, a couple of gold bracelets, and a gold leaf headband. 

Tanktop: Forever 21, 10.80
Shorts: Old Navy, on sale for 5.00!
Headband: Claire's, on sale for 3/10

Marble Print Relaxed Trousers

Marble Print Relaxed Trousers ($84), Topshop

These pair of trousers are our Spotlight of the Week because they will turn heads no matter what. With a mixture of five colors, these pants will make any outfit stylish. If I was wearing this, I would pair it with a cream or white colored top and black heels. I would keep it simple since these pants would be the stand-out of the outfit.

Solange

Solange Knowles has such a funky and unique style. She rocks whatever she puts on and exudes confidence! I particularly love how she styles print on print pieces and menswear! Definitely one of my new style icons. She inspires me to be more fearless with fashion.

What do you think of her style? Let me know below.

xoxo,
Tee

DIY - RINGS

Hi All!

So one day I was bored and decided to do another D.I.Y but I had no idea of what I wanted to do. Then I wondered across a picture of a girl with all these mid-rings on and they looked very expensive, I just knew I could make them for a lot less. So I took some wire got started!

Materials needed:
Wire (Michael's or Walmart)
Wire cutters (Michael's)
Cylinder object size of your finger i.e battery, sharpie, chap stick. 
Finger nail file

Step 1: measure the wire around the mid point of your finger, right above your knuckle. 
Step 2:Then cut the excess when it is comfortable around your finger
Step 3: File the edges with a finger nail file until edges are smooth...this will prevent you from stabbing yourself when you put it on
                                     -Now you have a simple mid ring-

If you want a swirled ring, follow step 1 above but go around your finger a few more time. Then file the ends. I recommend that you put a clear coat of finger nail polish, this will coat the jagged edges a bit so you will not poke yourself when you put it on. 

If you are a more visual person here are some You Tubers doing tutorials...Enjoy! 
Click Here > 1 2 3 

xoxo, 
Tee & Alex

Old School, New School, Back to School

Do you ever find yourself looking at television shows, movies or even music videos from the 90's and say "Hey that's really cute" or "Oh, I saw something like that on one of my favorite celebrities." You're in luck because a trend that is really hot right now is 90's fashion! 

With school opening, there are tons of people looking for the latest fashion to wear. We thought it would be fun to show you some ways to style a few key items that were really popular in the 90's.

In the 90s, grunge was a very popular and cool style. Some would say it's the equivalent to today's "hipster". Grunge involved a lot of Moto-leather jackets, vest, plaid, doc martens, and typically involved dark colors and reds. To be honest, I can't help but think "Uncle Jesse" when seeing some of the outfits for grunge.

Pinafores & Overalls (Dungarees) were everywhere in the 90's, from kids & adults to guys & girls. I love watching Full House and seeing the overall over load! They are so versatile and trendy. We remember watching Clarissa Explains It All and loving her style, so we thought it would be fun to take something she would wear like a pinafore and putting a twist on it!

Boyfriend jeans! Boyfriends jeans can be so much fun to style. There so many artist who wore baggy jeans in their videos, like Aaliyah, TLC, and Gwen Stefani with No Doubt. Here we styled distressed boyfriend jeans two different ways, urban and girly. Check it out!


Let's us know what you think of the 90's trends making a comeback. Also, let us know of you recall any of the 90's references above, we what to know if you're a true 90's kid! :D

xoxo,
Tee & Alex

Celebrity Style: Emma Watson

Emma Watson shows off her style by pairing up a blue sweatshirt with a long, white flowy dress. This shows how much of an individual this young star really is. How many people you know would put these two garments together? 

Get The Look!

Sweatshirt: Great Gatsby Sweatshirt

Dress: J Brand RTW Gwyneth Dress 

Photocred: justjared.com

Simple Girl's Night Out

Here is one of my favorite outfits! It is all about simple sophistication. This Audrey Hepburn -esque black dress is paired with a chunky gold metal necklace, and royal purple Steve Madden pumps! This girl is definitely ready for a fun night in the city with her best girlfriend. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a LBD!

xoxo, 

Tee

Nautical - Back To School Outfit

Nautical by acw1214 featuring silk scarves

Striped tee / rag & bone/JEAN skinny leg jeans, $120 / Lucky Brand laced up shoes / Forever New pearl stud earrings, $8.93 / STELLA McCARTNEY silk scarve

DIY - Graphic Tee Update

Yesterday, we posted a video called DIY - Graphic Tee: an easy and simple way to make a graphic t-shirt. We have been DYING to do this do-it-yourself for weeks and finally got the chance to today! If you want to refer back to, just scroll down to the previous post or click the D.I.Y page!

We went to JoAnn Fabric & Craft Store, as mentioned in the video, to buy the transfer paper for the images. We had a 40% off coupon so it came up to $4.79 plus tax (orig. price was 7.99!).

For the shirts, we did NOT want to spend a great amount of money. We went to at least five stores, choosing Dollar Tree in the end. We paid $1 (but of course!) for each shirt and got three!

Disclaimer: Now before you jump for joy at this find, there was a little doozy: the shirts were in boy sizes...so the large is the equivalent to a small in womens. Nonetheless, it was still a good deal...if you are a small. With that in the mind, the 2nd place with the best deal was Big Lots. Three shirts came in a pack for six bucks! VERY good deal!

This is the logo we used. It’s an anchor that has the text “I Refuse to Sink” wrapped around. We thought it would look nice on a t-shirt!

     AND IT DID! 

Out of the three shirts we made, this one was the BEST! (Okay, more like out of the two shirts…no comment).  We just love the teal color and how it makes the image pop! Also, it resembles the ocean…get it?

So, did anyone of you try it? Have a question that maybe was not answered in the video? Comment below!

xoxo,

Alex and Tee

DIY - Graphic Tee

Tired of not finding the graphic tee you want? Don't want to spend a great deal of money? Then, you might want to try out this DIY. In this video, you will learn a simple way to make a graphic t-shirt. We're going to be trying this out soon so look out for photos and videos of our experience! In the mean-time, check it out!


xoxo,

Alex and Tee

Fashion Merchandising!

On our Life of a Fashion Merchandising page, we are going to talk about anything and everything that deals with fashion merchandising. From what we are learning in our classes to careers for the major to schools to check out. We are gonna share with you all we know about the major for our point-of-view as college students. Stay tuned!

                                                           

  

xoxo, 

Alex and Tee

Booties and Socks!

One of my favorite trends is pairing heel booties with long socks. I just think it makes an outfit look more put together and can turn something from simple to fashionable. In the summer, you can wear socks that go just above the shoe to show off your legs and have cooler look (temperature wise haha). In the fall, you can throw on a cardigan and some knee or calf high socks! What do you guys think?

xoxo,

Alex

Influence crop top, $15 / Jean short shorts / H&M checkered socks, $6.16 / Dorothy Perkins chocolate boots, $85 / Saddle bag, $70 / Tory Burch pearl pendant necklaces jewelry / Hive & Honey drop earrings