Winter Woes: Dry Lips Be Gone

Dry Lips Be Gone by lyndseycamille

If your winter is anything like mine, dry lips are always involved. No matter how much chapstick I slather on my lips, the dry air still causes them to chap. However, with the weekly lip treatment I created above, I can easily nix my dry winter lips. Keep on reading to find out the three steps in my weekly dry lips routine.

1. The toothbrush! Take an old tooth brush, or a new inexpensive toothbrush, to use as a lip exfoliator. Make sure to wet the toothbrush as well as your lips. Then, gently and slowly rub the toothbrush around your lips to remove the dead skin. Do so until your lips feel smooth (lips should not feel raw or red, or else your rubbing to hard/long!)
2. A lip scrub! A lip scrub exfoliates the lips similar to the toothbrush. Apply the lip scrub using either your fingers or the tooth brush, following the same directions as step 1. Also, if you don't want to invest in a lip scrub, make your own using a mixture of sugar and water. 
3. Lip balm! Always follow this lip treatment by applying a lip balm. Try using a lip balm specifically for dry lips such as EOS or Vaseline. Be sure to apply a lip balm at least once a day to protect your lips throughout the week.

How do you fight dry, winter skin and lips?

Fashion 101: How to Layer Lightly

Chloe Grace Moretz

Outerwear can be very bulky and big. Whenever a bulky piece of clothing is in an outfit, be sure to make sure other pieces are slimmer and accessories are kept small.This way the look will be kept from being frumpy and instead remain chic.

Chloe Grace Moretz

Instead of layering a puffy jacket over an even puffier sweater, try out jackets and cardigans that mimic tops, but keep you warm. I love Chloe's blaze-esque jacket which she pairs over a comfty top, skirt, and black tights. Also, keep your legs warm with tights, solid and printed depending on the look.

Chloe Grace Moretz

Remember, there are so many ways to layer up, from scarves, gloves, earmuffs, to ponchos. For example, Chloe keeps warm, and chic, with a brown/burgundy poncho paired with burgundy, leather skinny pants and velvet heels.

How do you layer up?

Beauty 101: 3 Cold Weather Fixes

Blake Lively 

Cold weather has seem to hit everywhere! The snow may be fun for some, but not so much for hair and skin. During the winter, our hair and skin begins to get dry, even brittle, meaning we have to combat the temperature. Below are a few of my cold weather fixes that I use to keep my hair and skin smooth, soft, and , of course, shiny!

• Moisture, moisture, moisture! The cold air dries out skin which is why it may appear red and/or flaky.The cold also affects hair by causing it to feel brittle and easily break off when brushing past winter coats. Be sure to use lotion and moisture cream on your skin, especially your legs, arms, and face. Also, add extra conditioner, whether cream or spray, in your hair.
• Hats, scarves, and gloves! It's not uncommon to come down with a cold or the flu during the winter. However, wrapping up will help defend you from sickness. A hat will keep your head warm and help retain your hair's moisture. Scarves and gloves will keep you looking chic and warm. 
• Chapstick...in moderation! Hopefully it's no secret that to much chapstick will only make your lips worse. However, if you use it in moderation it can be high  effective. Try using chapstick only 2-3 times per day. Or, you can try more medical types of chapstick. 

Cyber-Monday Haul

My Cyber-Monday items are finally here! I purchased three items from my favorite store, Delia's. I was able to get these three items each for half off plus free shipping! Together, it was only $30, a deal! I was looking for cute tops and fun accessories to add to my winter wardrobe. Below are my purchased items:

This simple graphic tee is filled with color and gives off a slightly sporty vibe. I love to pair this top with a simple pair of jeans and my sneaker wedges for a casual look.

This sweater is super warm and cozy! I love the diamond print and color because it matches with blue jeans, colored jeans, tennis shoes, and boots!

I love these cute and quirky earrings! Gold accessories are my favorite and especially stud-like gold earrings. These earrings will look perfect when I am wearing my hair up or when I just want to wear fun accessories.

What did you purchase on Cyber Monday?

Fashion 101: Winter Coats and Jackets

Nicole Richie

Make the coat your outfit to stay warm and stylish! I love this classy "coat dress' worn by Nicole Richie. Plus, it is an automatic 2 in 1 look. The coat mimics a button-up style dress that reveals an outfit underneath when removed. This is perfect when you are going in and out of cold weather and still need to be fashionable. 

Nicole Richie

Keep it printed! Although a printed jacket may not be practical, it is still cute! Printed coats and jackets are just like accessories, they only add to the look. A printed coat or jacket can also be the main piece of your look or mixed and matched with another print as Nicole Richie's outfit above. 

Solange Knowles

 Colorblock it! Coats can become so dull and drab when they are just the basic grey or black. Try a coat with an eye-popping color to make the look exciting! Solange's coat is so classic and chic, yet fun just by its fun color hue. 

Solange Knowles

Just like Nicole Richie's floral printed jacket, Solange's cheetah print coat is a printed showstopper! Mix it up with color and the prints become even more alive!

How do you wear your winter coats and jackets?

Fashion 101: For the Love of a Sweater

For the Love of a Sweater by lyndseycamille featuring red tops

1. A big, chunky 80's sweater is a great winter piece. This sweater will keep you warm and add a bit of blast from the past nostalgia. These sweaters pair well with jeans and other pants and even skirts and tights. On top of being a simple and chic top, they will keep you super warm in the cold weather.
2. Animal sweaters are EVERYWHERE this season! The animal sweater is super cute and adds a cool focal point to the entire look. Plus, you can match your bottoms and accessories to the colors on the animals too create extra pops of color to the look.
3. A sweater with cute accents and classics prints is always cute! These sweaters work just like normal tops, meaning they are easy to create outfits with. 
4. I love a sweater with a message, whether it's inspirational or sarcastic. These sweaters work well with a basic outfit because the "message" is what sticks out. Just like the cool animal sweaters, you can match your bottoms and accessories with the colors of the message. 

What is your favorite sweater?

OOTD: Sequins and Metallics

Sequins, metallics, and florals are definitely my new favorites. I can not get enough of florals, they have become one of my wardrobe must haves. Sequins and metallics make me feel so glam and sparkly, plus if they're worked in with a solid color they can be worn with anything. In this outfit of the day I have kept warm with a pink sequin sweater paired with my favorite floral skinny jeans and my knew blush pink metallic Ugg wedges.

My pink sequin sweater is so comfy and perfect for the cold weather without feeling bulky or scratchy against the skin. However it doesn't stop at that, the bright pink color ties into the flowers on my jeans making the look flow together. The shoes are my new blush pink metallic wedge Uggs that I got from Nine West. Their metallic style definitely ties in with the sequins and glams up the look

Let me know in the comments below how you like my Sequins and Metallic ootd! Be sure to show me your ootds on Twitter @lyndseycamille.

Fashion 101: Winter Leg Wear

This winter season it is all about what's on thhe bottom of your outfit. Of course printed pants aare still in, but metallic pants, leather pants, darker colors, and shimmer shorts are taking over. These pants looks call for simple statement tops look peplums and graphic tees. You can even play down on your shoes by wearing basic flats, tennis wedges and boots. Metallic pants scream glam and are perfect for everyday and casual holiday parties. Leather pants are a darker, edgier version of metallic pants and give off a biker chick vibe while still being chic and slenderizing. The shimmer shorts are definitely cold weather appropriate, all you need are some amazing printed tights are stockings with colo prints or designs that make your legs look fun and unique while still feeling super warm!

What pants look will you be trying this winter?

Winter Pants by lyndseycamille featuring metallic jeans

DIY Nails: Simply Fall, Simply Plaid

It's not winter just yet so I am still rocking fall themed nails. I've noticed the popular nail polish trend of nudes, browns, and other dark shades so I had to try out for this week's mani. However, I can never stick to simple nail polish so I decided to try out a very simple plaid design accented with cheetah print on my ring finger nail. All I used to create this nail look is Schnapps Out Of It by O.P.I., a brown nail polish, a black nail striper, red nail polish, and a nail art brush.

1. Begin with clean nails and coat them with a clear base coat.
2. Add 1-2 coats of Schnapps Out Of It by O.P.I, or any other bright brown color to your nails.
3. Take your second brown nail polish and stripe one line vertically or horizontally across each nail. Skip your ring finger if you want the accent nail!
4. Take your black nail striper and create one vertical line next to the brown stripe as well as one stripe horizontally across the nail.
5. Dip your nail brush into some red nail polish and add a red stripe horizontally or vertically across each nail.
6. Create a cheetah print design on your ring finger by making jagged C-shapes with your black nail striper brush.
7. Let your nails dry, then add a clear top coat on top of your nails.

This look is totally appropriate for the season! Plus you can switch up the stripe and color patterns to make the nail look all your own. Let me know in the comments below if you try out the nail look!

OOTD: Blue Striped Bows

The fall and winter season always seems to make peoples wardrobes 50 shades darker, but not mine. I love adding color, graphics, and patterns to my look all year round no matter the season! For this outfit I decided to you all three of my favorite things, as you can see I used the color in my jeans and the patterns and graphic in my shirt. The blue pants work fot the season because they aren't extremely bright which gives a more understated look. The top also helps to tone down the top and give persoanlity, uniqueness to the look, and overall more fun! The black combat boots are just my go to pair of shoes, they always make me feel edgy and are comfty for my feet. I didn't add too many accesssories because I didn't want anything taking away from my clothes and I kept my hair in a high messy bun.

What are you wearing today? 

Trend Alert: Beanie Movement

I don't know if it's just me, but I have seen many people wearing beanies in all different styles, colors, and from various brands. I've never thought of a beanie being a very feminine accessory, but after seeing how different girls style their hair ad outfits I am absolutely in love with them. Many beanies have a little extra fabric in the top so it dangles a bit in the back, or so you can wear it straight up. What's really great are that beanies are a unisex item and are practical since you are keeping your head warm. Not only that, but beanies are such a nice DIY project, you can make your own or buy little embellishments like studs to make it your own. Down below Rita Ora, Nicole Richie, and Rihanna are all incorporating a beanie into their style and making it their own.

Rita Ora

Nicole Richie

Rihanna

Fashion 101: Thanksgiving Outfits

Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for everything we have and stuffing our belly's full of food. I am definitely known for having at least three plates of food not including dessert and the numerous "scraps" of food I pick up for my own little pre-meal. However, no matter how good it is going down, sometimes it makes me feel a little bloated and my clothes just don't fit the same as they did when I first put them on. This is why a-line and loose styles of clothing are your best friend on days like Thanksgiving, no matter where you're going.

Demi Lovato

Demi is working this edgy a-line dress that is perfect for any special event. She makes it edgy by adding a studded leather jacket, while you can also switch up the style by wearing a cardigan or denim button down. An a-line skirt or dress allows your stomach room to breath after eating all that food and works for any body type! A-line styles can work for both casual, party, or business looks so wherever you're heading for Thanksgiving you'll be dressed appropriately.

Miranda Kerr

So if you're looking for a casual, everyday look for Thanksgiving, your in luck! Loose, flowy tops are so in this year and the plus is that they're are super comfty and give you room to breath which is great for Thanksgiving. You can pair loose tops with any type of jeans, but beware of putting too many loose things together so you won't look like a complete frump!

 

What are you wearing for Thanksgiving?



Fashion 101: 5 Cold Weather Essentials

There are 5 top fashion essentials for cold weather that will help you if you want to look cute and stay warm at the same time. Hats, oversized sweaters, scarves, layers, and darker clothing are so beneficial to your wardrobe throughout the fall and winter season. Each item keeps you warm and chic, some you can even turn into a DIY project! Keep on reading to find out how to incorporate the essentials into your everyday wardrobe.


Jessica Alba

Work with oversize sweaters paired with tighter fitting skinny jeans. The big sweater helps to keep you super warm while the skinny jeans maintain your curves and shape. An extra bonus goes for the ladies who try out printed skinny jeans paired with an oversize sweater for an unexpected twist! If it's really chilly outside throw on a cute beanie to keep your head warm. 

Ashley Benson

Layering up with cardigans, jackets, knee socks, anything extra will definitely help you to stay warm. The best layering technique is to mix up the colors your layering with like how Ashley Benson went with whites, blacks, and greys to showcase each different piece. Don't wear to many flowy and loose layers, try stick with only a flowy cardigan and keep the rest fitted or a fitted jacket with a flowy top. Keep the layer balanced! 

Kim Kardashian

Scarves are great for keeping your neck warm and chic at the same time. Scarves are becoming so versatile lately with the various patterns, fabrics, styles, and of course the way to wear them. I love watching WendysLookBook's video on Youtube about all the different scarf looks, who knew there way more than just wrapping it around your neck? However, the best way to wear a scarf is with lower neckline tops and crew necks, scarves don't always look good with a turtle neck.

 

What are your cold weather essentials? Let me know in the comments below! 

6 Ways To Make Outerwear Look Good

Emma Watson

Emma Stone

Fall and winter weather call for sweaters, jackets, layers, and overall bulkiness which can make you feel like a complete frump. Now there is no  way you can go out without at least a jacket, but you can make your outerwear and sweater more fitted. Try out these tips to make sure you look good while staying warm and cozy in your outerwear.

1. Fitted Jackets! Fitted jackets work like blazers, they help to keep with and define our frame. Fitted jackets are perfect for the fall because they are not too heavy, but will still keep you warm.
2. Stand Out Color! Outerwear in dark colors can get old, try it in a vibrant grey, bright whites, or even be bold and go for reds or purples. The colors take away from all the extra layers and make your look shine.
3. Try It On! You're always supposed to try clothing on before making the purchase, but you especially need to follow this rule with sweaters and jackets. A too big sweater will look super baggy on you and not fit under your jacket and a too small jacket will not go over your outfit.
4. Thin Sweaters! A thin sweater may seem like a contradiction of the whole point of a sweater, but it actually works better. A thin sweater is easy to layer with, it can go underneath leather and fur vests, jackets, and more.
5. Belt it! The best thing you can ever do is define your waist which can be done with wide or medium belt. The belt will showcase the tiniest part of your body and even give you an hourglass shape effect.
6. Bows, Studs, and Details! Accessories will always lighten up our outfit and make it come to life instead of a dud. Adding clip on bows to neckline, studs to color, using print/pattern, anything to add detail to your overall look will make your sweaters and outwear more fun.

Fashion Tip #6

Winter bulk is not a cute look. We all know that comfort and warmth should come first, but no one ever said you can't still look cute. An alternative for the huge winter coat is a nice trench. A trench coat keeps you warm withiut the extra bulk and is also very stylish. Scarves are also chic and very winter appropriately. When wearing dresses or skirts for the winter time keep warm with patterend tights and leggings. Winter wear can be made cute, chic, and practical minus all the extra bulk.