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The Face Of Style - March 2017 Favorites

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March 2017 Favorites: Fashion, Beauty, and All The Good Stuff

by How She Styles April 2, 2017

Fashion Favorites

The Face Of Style: March 2017 Favorites

Buckle Sunglasses

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These sunglasses were purchased on a whim back in the Fall and I have been wearing them ever since. They are sort of a round aviator style that kind of reminds me of the forties. The thing I love most about them is the matte finish. The trend in sunglasses is all about giant lenses and a high shine, reflective finish. That’s not really my style so I was happy to find a pair of matte tortoise shades.

American Eagle Belt

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I have found it is incredibly hard to find the perfect belt. I had one belt that I wore for a long time, but I wanted something that was a little smaller that I could wear around my waist and hip. When I happened upon this belt in American Eagle I was happy with the width and the thickness of the belt. It’s the perfect size so it doesn’t move around within my belt loops. I really love the color too! It goes well with every color in my closet, even black!

The Face Of Style - March 2017 Favorites

Timex Watch

I have been getting back into using watches. I think they add something to an outfit that jewelry doesn’t. I love the silver and black leather combo. It’s just a really simple and elegant piece that has lasted me a long time.

Betseyville Knot Slip On Sneakers

I mentioned these in my Wishlist Wednesday post a few weeks ago and I just kept thinking about them so I bought them and I am so glad I did. They are so comfortable and cute that I can throw them on with anything and head out the door.

Beauty Favorites

Not Your Mothers Double Take Dry Texture Spray

I think of this as a combination between a dry shampoo and a hairspray. It gives my hair texture and volume and then gives it a medium hold all day. I am able to spray this in my hair and see the texture, but I am still able to run my fingers through it. It’s the perfect complement to my layered hairstyle.

L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper

I have been having trials and tribulations with my brows lately. After I finished my last Anastasia Brow Whiz I was on the hunt for something just as good from the drugstore.

I had some hard times for a minute with some sharpie brows, but I made it to a pretty good place. I like using a brow pencil (still trying to find something comparable to the brow whiz at the drugstore) with a brow gel for days I’m going all out with my makeup.

For “no makeup” make up days I just run the brow gel through. This product work well for both jobs. It has such a nice small wand and spreads evenly through my brows. They stay in place, but do not feel crispy. I will definitely be repurchasing this product!

Youtube Favorites

Lizzy Hadfield – Shot From The Street

This fashion blogger and Youtuber has been all I have been watching lately. Her vlogs are really fun because it’s a little bit behind the scenes of her shoots as well as her daily life. Her videos about “Testing Basics” are always fun to watch because they compare the same product in all price points to see how the fit and quality is and if you need to spend a lot to get a good product (the answer is not usually).

The fashion looks on her blog always inspire me to try something new and look more polished when I get dressed. Her style takes basic pieces and makes them unique with different details. I really love her fashion point of view and you should definitely give her blog and channel a look.

Megan Ellaby

This Youtuber is really fun to watch. She mostly focuses on fashion, but she doesn’t take herself too seriously which I love! My favorite video I have seen recently was when she styled runway looks for less using pieces in her wardrobe. It was nice to see that you can wear looks from the runway without breaking the bank.

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H&M Beauty Line Review

by How She Styles February 29, 2016

After the H&M beauty line came out I was really excited for two reasons. One, they came out with a TON of products and two, it was all drugstore prices! I really love finding great affordable makeup. I feel like people often think Sephora products are high quality just because they’re expensive, but that isn’t always the case, and they can end up wasting a lot of money. Anyway, that’s for another post.

H&M gives you a huge selection for a great price! The line includes beauty, haircare, and skincare. I think that is completely crazy because you don’t see many brands starting an entirely new venture jumping into all the categories right away.

Another great thing about this launch is you also have the chance you try out all the colors with a tester for each beauty product. This is incredibly helpful for the customer because sometimes the shade does not look the same in the tube/bottle/pan/etc. as it does on your skin so it’s easier to find the right shade for you. When I went into H&M I needed to use multiple cotton pads full of makeup remover because my hand was so full of swatches.

I ended up with five products.

Nail Polish

I got the shades Governess and Go To Griege. I wanted to try a light color and a dark color to see how the formula did. In my experience the lighter the color the easier it is to tell if the formula is good or not. First of all, I love the brush. It is short and wide and really just perfect for application. It gives you really even coats and no streaking. The formula is the real star here. In two coats I was able to get smooth, opaque application for both colors. The lasting power is my favorite part. I usually only paint my nails once a week because they will chip and they just don’t stay on my nails that long. However with this formula it only started chipping after the first week and I was able to touch up and have it last an additional week. I did use the Sally Hansen Gel Shine 3D top coat though, so that may have helped a little bit. Overall, this formula and color selection is gorgeous. I want about ten more shades and these are slowly becoming one of my favorite nail polishes to use. These run for $5.99 and they are worth every penny.

Lipstick

This lipstick is so creamy. That is the first thing that came to my mind when I first applied it. It just glides over the lips and applies perfectly even and opaque color. I was very impressed. It was so creamy in fact I suggest wearing a lip liner with this to make sure it doesn’t sneak outside the line of your lips. The wear on this formula was nice about five hours. It comes off a little bit with eating and drinking. But the best part is, with the Rust Me shade at least, it leaves a slight stain behind after the glossy/creaminess is gone. I love this lipstick and I want to buy more, but I wasn’t able to find any shades I was in LOVE with besides Rust Me.

They also have a range of liquid lipsticks which I have yet to try.

Eyeshadow

I picked up one shadow from the H&M line and so far I am loving it. The shadow is in the shade… it has a buttery texture that has high pigment and can be easily blended over the eyelid. I like the packaging because it is simple and you can see the color easily. If you are looking for a specific color you don’t have to open every single one to find the color you are looking for. Overall this shadow was a great addition to my makeup collection.

Salt Spray

The final product I picked up was a hair product. With shorter hair I like to try a lot of sea salt sprays so that’s what I went for. There is a scent, which reminds me of a salon so I don’t mind it, but if you’re not a fan of scents you might want to take a whiff of this first to check it out. The next thing that caught my eye with this product was the spray nozzle. Unlike every other spray product I have ever used, this product has a wide even spray instead of spraying a bunch in one spot. The first time it gave me really great texture, but I have tried it a few times since then and it hasn’t given me the same results. I am going to keep trying it, but I’m hoping for $6.99 it’s my new favorite hair product.

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August 2015 Favorites

by How She Styles September 3, 2015

I cannot believe fall is already creeping up on us and it’s already September! This year has been really flying by. I feel like I am going to blink and this year is going to be over. I guess we all better make the most of it! On that note, here are a few of the things I was loving this month.

Tony and Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray

A while ago, Estée from essiebutton used this in a tutorial for her hair. She and I have similar hair it seems, ever since got layers in my hair. I love the way the product gives my hair a lot of texture and volume. I have a lot of hair, but since it’s so thin, a lot of product makes it limp and weighs it down. The Tony and Guy texture spray provides the lightweight volume I look for with the ability to keep my layers looking stylishly messy.

Chesapeake Bay Candle in Cassis Blossom ℅ Home Goods

I bought this on a whim as most of my candle purchases, but this one was exactly what I’ve been looking for. It has a soft and clean floral scent, and I have been keeping it lit almost nonstop this month!

Wet & Wild Fergie Take On The Day Eyeshadow primer

This month I lost this primer for about a week and had to go back to the only other eyeshadow primer I have on hand: the LORAC. The LORAC just doesn’t compare, which is funny because the prices are so completely different.The wet & wild one is only about two or three dollars while the LORAC is twenty one dollars!

The Wet & Wild eyeshadow primer keeps my eyes looking fresh and pigmented all day long. It even helps my eyeliner stay in place. I can’t talk this up enough, and I won’t use anything else!

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Shade and Define Shadow Stick in Cool Mink

(Shade all the way to the left)

I picked this up months ago, but this month I have been going with a more simple look using this, liquid eyeliner, and mascara. It’s perfect for those hot summer days. Make sure you check out my full review coming soon.

Marc By Marc Jacobs Pumps

I recently snatched these up at a sample sale that was happening near my office. I found them under a pile of clothing and they were actually my size. It was a fashion miracle! The leather is so soft and the color is so vibrant I had to put them on as soon as I bought them. I can’t wait to pair these with more outfits in the fall.

Lady Gaga, The Fame Album

Lady gaga’s first album is my favorite by far so when I needed a good beat to pump me up the morning I had to listen to Gaga. “Paper gangster” has been the song that I always forget I love. It just has an interesting beat. And of course who doesn’t love “Paparazzi”?

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