The Little black dress

A little black dress is all you need to feel amazing: check out different ways to wear one here: pshsclarion.com and go to Fashion For the Fearful.

sorry the link thing wasn't being my friend today so you have to type the address in. My luck.

xx, R

School too?

I haven't been writing on here but that doesn't mean I haven't not been writing. I am on our school newspaper :)

Here's a link to my fashion column! You should also check out some of the other stories as well, because we have great writers! :D pshsclarion 

I have plans for more things to go on here so stay around! :)

                               xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine

Quotes to get through the day.

 My life has been so hectic lately and I haven't been able to post, but today I thought I'd share some quotes with you that get me through days that are tough. :)

just because..who doesn't love them? and this scene melts my heart. 

Info Info Info!

Hi!! So I just wanted to say sorry for not being on here in so long, but I have great news!

If you didn't already know, I'm a dancer, and my fellow dancer friend and I are traveling to the Big Apple come November! We got offered a gig and we couldn't just say no!! So sometime soon (dates to come) I will be living it up in NYC with one of my best friends while getting paid to do what we love!!! ahh the excitement!!

Secondly, I am a Senior... so college looking is a must. I have been going around on tours of colleges and keeping me super busy!! I think I've found the right one, but I'm not to sure yet! :D Pictures on my google+


Thirdly, My sister's baby is due any time now and we took a trip up to see her and her husband! We even held a baby shower for her which took a lot of planning! It was beyond cute! Pictures to come?


                                                                                                                                                     xx,

Rach 

The best bow; A Bandanna Bow

   Everyone enjoys bows and now you can have a homemade one. :D 

Fold the bandanna in half to make a triangle. 

Fold the top point down over the bandanna

Fold the top down again and place it so it's straight. 

see? :)

Take one pointed corner and fold it, then take the other
side and fold it over top of the last fold.  Like making
an X. 

see? :)

 tie the the loose ends
together. 

Wrap the ends around the bandanna and tie ends into a
knot

Use the extra end tips to tie a hair thing on it. 

And then you have a bandanna bow! YAY!



                                                     

                                                                                                                                  Enjoy!! xx 

  Rachel  Katherine 

  

Easy, No Heat, Spiral Curls

Curls upon curls upon curls. So you want spiral curls but you don't want to spend the extra time in the morning or abuse your hair? 

Well have I got good news for you! In my last post I talked about a product from ConAir, that is not only comfortable but also easy to use. In three simple steps you can wake up with Taylor Swift inspired curls. 

You will need:

*package of spiral bendy sticks (at any drugstore) *Hair Spray *Bandanna *Bobby pins 

After your shower use anti-frizz sperm in your hair then let hair air dry for about thirty minutes.

Wrap your hair around the stick from top to bottom

making sure your rolling away from your face for curls in the front. :) 

Bend both the top and bottom of the stick to secure your hair. It bends super easy 

however, the hard part is making sure you bend where the hair ends so that nothing sticks out.   

Practice makes perfect!  When finished rolling up your whole head, hairspray

all around. :D 

Fold a bandanna into a triangle. Take two corners, leaving one down

and tie a knot placed at the top of your head. You're doing this to keep your curls 

from frizzing and/or falling out! Tuck the bottom corner under your curls and 

bobby pin the it to your head. (Make sure everything is tight!) 

Fall Asleep, wake up, undo bends, and voila BEAUTIFUL CURLS. 

I flip my head over while hair-spraying to loosen up the curls and create major volume. 

It might take a few attempts to get the curls just right, but I promise you it's worth it! The curls stay in all day with no problem plus you didn't have to fry your hair to get bouncy, beautiful curls. :D Best hair day ever!

xoxo,

Rachel  Katherine 

Weekend Beauty Haul

 I actually had free time this weekend, so what did I do? Shop of course! I stopped by my local drugstore and picked up a few goodies that I have to share with you! 

Spiral Curlers are one of the best things I've ever bought. I am praising whomever invented these suckers, because they are seriously awesome!! I choose the Conair brand because it had 18 stick curlers in the package and they came with two different sizes. You just twirl your hair around they stick and then bend at the ends. Sleep, wake up, and BAM beautiful head of curls. It's really that easy! I'll show you how tomorrow. :)

Lipstick is such an easy staple for any girl's makeup bag. No matter how simple your eye makeup is, your lip color can always make the simplest of makeup days pop. I picked up Rimmel London's lasting look by Kate in Rossetto number 103.  It's a very dull, matte, pink shade that I find complements my skin tone nicely. I also bought it because I thought it could be used for either a causal look or something formal. Twofer :) 

 I think I'm in love.... Maybelline's Colossal Cat Eye in very black has now become my favorite mascara without a doubt! It adds definition to every lash with just a few coats! The volume you get while still avoiding clumps is unbelievable! Definitely check this product out! 

To add definition to my eyes while still having a natural feel, I have learned that a dark brown liner is better than jet black. Rimmel London's waterproof eye definer in stable 211 has me head over heals. It's creamy color in my opinion is the perfect brown. I also love that it winds up so no need to worry about those pesky sharpeners that never seem to work right. ( or is that just me?) On the other end it has a smudge pen that I strongly recommend using! When you want a natural feel, harsh liner lines are not the route to go, meaning smudging is your new best friend! yay! 

With new makeup comes new substances clogging your pores and I don't think anyone wants that! Pick out a new face cleanser every other month or so, because your skin can adapt to the formula making it no longer work! Want to beat acne? Then pick up clean and clears advantage smoothing acne scrub. It contains salicylic acid which is a chemical that prevents breakouts! However it also contains aloe and avocado so while it's gentle on the skin it still smells good.  Always pick up oil free face wash! Who likes extra oil? Not me! 

xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine 

Simple Sunday

mirror pic anyone? 

Sunday is the day of rest so your face and hair should get a break too, right? Whether going to church, going out to eat, or just hanging out with friends, I make it a point to keep makeup to a minimum on Sundays and my hair natural. 

I slept in a bun last night and just shook my hair out this morning. Spritz a little hair spray and you're good to go for the day! :) Don't have hair that can just be? (mine usually) Then try one of the hairstyles featured in my previous hair post on bad hair days. 

Skip all foundation today and just apply a little concealer to any problem spots. I dab Maybelline's cover stick coverage in medium beige on and blend with my fingers. Do a once over with loose powder and then a little swipe of blush and your done!   

If you don't like going bare eyed like me, because of white eyelashes (blonde probs) choose a brown mascara and swipe on one coat. Too many coats and your eyelashes will look clumpy. Brown clumps are well... yucky. Brown mascara will give you a natural no makeup look, but also vamp up those lashes for a fresh faced feel. :)  

Just remember to give your face a break from harsh chemicals and makeup every now and then! It'll thank you later! 

xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine 

Take a stroll

The weather has cooled down, the leaves have started to change, and evening strolls have become a must. Fall has officially hit my little town and I couldn't be happier. Who doesn't love good weather and   beautiful nature? 

Yesterday as I was driving home from cross country I couldn't help but notice most of the summer flowers and foliage had gone away and been replaced with the colors of fall. When I got home, I decided to take a walk for a couple minutes before going inside and it made me feel very serene (stress free for a brief moment. ha!) 

I took a few quick pictures to share and I hope they put you in the Fall mood just like the walk did for me. :)                                                                           xoxo,                                                                                                     Rachel katherine    

Last Call, then all aboard the fall train.

Hey guys, Today's post is on guys fashion, and even though I'm personally super happy for fall weather I'm still going to miss some summer trends. These next couple days may be your last chance to rock your summer style without worrying about freezing to death, or being that awkward kid in shorts during 50* weather. 

                                                                                                                                                      xoxo,

Rachel Katherine

Today I took advantage of one of the last warm days prior to cooler fall weather. I decided to brake out my shorts for one last time this season. Khaki shorts can make any outfit look better and you can never have too many pairs. You can pretty  much buy khaki shorts anywhere. 

I chose to wear my favorite shirt today that I purchased from Jack threads.  Jack threads has a little bit of everything and it's items can fit every style. I suggest you check out their website, you won't be disappointed. The sneaker pattern on the pocket and sleeves are what caught my eye on this shirt, because it was something different and made the shirt unique. 

My shoes are a pair of old, beat up Zoo York canvas shoes in gray that I bought for $9 at JCPenny, even though they're beat up I still love the way they look plus they are super comfy. Enjoy your last moments of short sleeves, because cold fronts are on the way! 

                                                                                                                     Till next time -Kyle

Hair care

Your hair can easily get out of control, which can ruin even the best of days. Over these past few months I have found that the products above make me want to pull less of my hair out and actually rejoice to the hair gods. again. 

I am a major hair killer. There I said it. I will pull, tease, and heat my hair just so it will sit the way I want it. Over the summer I made a promise to myself that I would treat my hair better, and I have followed through! After a couple of months of not caring if my hair was perfectly styled everyday, I begun to realize I was killing my hair and that it wasn't even looking good anymore. 

I went to the salon chopped all my dead ends off ( a horrible experience) and decided to start new. I wanted to make sure my hair would never get that fried again and had to start over. After I chopped my hair I went to the store and bought a few products I think everyone should have. 

I still curl my hair from time to time and when I do there are two things I must use. Tresemme's extra control hair spray in 4. It keeps all my fly aways in place without making my hair crispy. It's all about movement people! 

I also use John Frieda's Frizz-Ease heat protection. It has been my life savor! I love it to say the least. You should use it before you put any heat on your hair, because it protects you from frying your beautiful locks. If you use any heat on your hair I strongly suggest you go out and but this product! 

Before any styling can occur though I prepare my hair the night before. Once a week I'll wash my hair regularly with shampoo, but then after I get out of the shower I will use Pantine's beautiful lengths deep conditioner. I love deep conditioner, because it keeps your hair looking shiny, keeps it healthy, and helps it grow. On days I don't deep condition, I will use Garner Fructis Style smoothing milk. Just a little dab goes a long way! It's keeps your hair shiny and helps it stay frizz free when you style your hair. My best friend has very curly hair and she praises this product. xoxo, Rachel Katherine

just some pictures from my day

a little bit of sunshine

Every fall people toss out their bright colors in exchange for neutrals, but even though I love my browns and grays, I'm not quite ready to throw out my colorful pieces just yet. 

My theory is that if you keep your brights matching the colors of the leaves than you are still a vision of fall. Keep your yellows and oranges, for they do not deserve the boxes at the top of your closets yet! 

You still want to make a statement and a bright yellow sweater is just the piece to say "Hey fall, I'm still bright and fabulous." Forever 21 is the place this beauty came from and even though you can't see it the sweater is a v- neck, which I love! 

Adding a scarf will 'fall up' any outfit, because let's face it you can't have fall without scarfs.  You just can't.  The scarf I am wearing is from TJ Maxx and is one of my favorites.  A flower scarf will add pops of color to your outfit and a give it girly vibe. The flowers in this scarf are kind of Hawaiian, but the colors are dark enough that I believe it can be used for fall as well as spring. :) yay for two scarf seasons! 

Dark Jeans. Must I say it again? They are an essential for every closet.  

And last but definitely not least are my riding boots. I've talked about these in earlier posts, but they keep popping up because they can't help but scream fall.  I may not own a horse but riding boots have become an almost everyday occurrence in my wardrobe. Wearing such a stapple of fall will make every outfit fit this season. 

Go forth and be bold. Not sunny out? Be the sun! :D 

xoxo,

Rachel Katherine 

Cat lovers will love this and sweater lovers too I guess...

Someday I may be that crazy cat lady who never marries and hides her pain with an abundance of cats, but for now I am living that life vicariously through cat sweaters. 

Cat sweaters surprising come in all different styles. Also surprising is that stores are in high stock of many of them, and I must say that I rather highly enjoy this new trend. Quirky sweaters are one fashion statement that I find I fall under their spell every fall. (must be left over from my middle school tutu days..more on that another day.) 

Despite popular belief you CAN wear a Cat sweater and not look like a crazy fool, however why else would you wear one? I paired mine with medium washed jeggings and my overly loved black combat boots. I have worn this sweater with lilac skinnys from American Eagle though that matched the nose and ears. I was a little too excited about that paring, since the only reason I even got the jeans was to match this specific sweater. 

Anyway my point is that this trend is one that I may have to keep going even if I'm the only one doing so. Her are a few of my favorites that I have found. 

hey there's me! my sweater is from H&M and was rather cheep.

modcloth is great for finding vintage treasures
although more expensive, I did see this shirt on Ebay
(if you can deal with hammy downs) 

Forever 21 is cheep and usually has the trends
you are looking for. :)

this is one of my favs, and sadly also the most expensive
 The brand is ASOS from the american store,
but I think it would be totally worth the splurge.  

don't judge me too much

xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine

Bucket List of Fall

Every season you should make a bucket list of things you want to accomplish before the weather changes again so that you make the most out of it.

This fall I am making a bucket list and every time I do something from the list I will blog about it. :) Most things on the list will involve Halloween, because it's my all time favorite holiday!

• Visit a Pumpkin Patch AND pick out the best ones to take home
• Carve Pumpkins 
• Make pies,  cooked pumpkin seeds, caramel apples, and cider. 
• Make leaf art
• rake a bunch of leafs with friends and jump into them
• run the Turkey Trot ( a 5k race in my town) 
• Make my own Halloween costume
• go trick- or- treating ( never too old) 
• scary movie marathon
• go to a haunted house/ maze 
• Bonfire with closest friends 
• hay ride
• Welcome my sisters baby into the world, and celebrate birthdays 
• hiking and taking pictures. 

if you have any other ideas about what I can add, leave a comment. :)

xoxo,

Rachel Katherine

Wake up and feel better

No one wants to crawl out of their toasty bed, especially with the cool weather rolling in. Waking up to energizing music can push those thoughts of curling back up in a ball out of your mind.

Pandora is a quick and easy way to listen to music in the morning, plus you don't have to have a smart phone to do it and it's free! Either download the Pandora app or go to Pandora.com and listen from your computer.

However, pulling up your own music lets you have more control of who and what you listen to. Some of my favorites for early morning blues are:

• Royals- Lorde
• Holy Grail- Jay Z and J.T
• Wings-Macklemore 
• Love Somebody-Maroon 5
• Best Song Ever- one direction
• High School Musical, Disney, and Broadway tunes ( what? they put you in a good mood!) 
• Tightrope- Walk the Moon 
• Ride- Lana Del Rey
• Hey Jude- Beatles 
• Your Song- Ellie Goulding 
• Let it Be- Beatles
• Wrecking Ball- Miley Cyrus 
• Counting Stars- one Republic
• I will follow you into the dark- Death Cab for Cutie 
• Bad- The Cab 
• Yellow- Coldplay 

Those are just a few songs of many that make me not pull my hair out in the A.M.
If you know of any good songs, comment and I'll look them up. I always love new tunes. :)

xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine 

FOTD

 

Tuesday's FOTD ( face of the day) 

When fall comes, so should new makeup and here is what I'm using to break out of my summer no makeup face. 

face: To start off I use Cover Girls stick concealer in medium beige, and set it with Cover Girls professional loose powder in 115. ( I hate using full coverage -ie. foundation- because it makes me break out) 

I use Maybelline's Dream bouncy for blush in Coffee Cake 60 and

Estee Lauder's four set blush/bronzer kit, using the pink kiss 02 and bronze goddess 01. 

eyes: My favorite thing in my whole makeup set is my huge Sephora palate, because no matter what color I need, it's there. Plus Sephora shadow is known to stay on throughout the day even without primer. It was a gift from my grandmother, but any Sephora store will carry it. 

My VS smokey eye kit also comes in handy (especially when traveling) I used that kit today. :) it has 6 colors in it, 4 dark shadows and 2 highlighting one. I also use N Y C for my eyebrows. 

Urban Decay Potion Primer is the best thing you will ever buy! A little dab goes a long way and it makes your shadow stick, even after you workout! ( if you wear makeup while working out, ech) 

They have a few different shades but mine's in Eden, I chose it, because it's nude and blends well. 

Wet n' wild h2o proof liquid liner is a liner git from God. It's hard brush makes winging your eyes super easy, and it stays put all day! 

The most important thing, however is the Mascara (at least in my book) . I have been using Maybelline's Falsies volume express also in waterproof. I love having big lashes and so far this product works really well for that. *

Lips: Baby lib balm should be your best friend! 

The main thing about makeup is to find what works for you and make sure it matches your skin type! No harsh lines ladies! You also don't have to use the same brand for everything, I sure don't! Find different brands that have the best product and use that! 

*everything was used today, except for my Sephora kit and h2o waterproof liner. 

xoxo, 

Rachel Katherine