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March 30, 2013
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March 24, 2013
TOTAL LOOK: LIGHT SPRING
Spring is in full effect over at Steven Alan. The sandals are from Pinterest- but SA's got pages of shoes to choose from. Although I'm still in the middle of 30 degree weather and possible winter storms looming, I'm already planning outfits in my head. Combinations of light greys, taupes, and browns mixed with some bright corals, yellows, and emeralds are circling my mind.
Images via Steven Alan & Pinterest
March 20, 2013
SHOP: NEW ITEMS ON KKACHI
My etsy shop, kkachi, has some new items I'd like to share on here! These lovely star things are actually knitted pot holders! They're clearly not your average pot holder, which is why I love them. The colors are beautiful.
If you need something to fill in a small space on wall or bookshelf, or you simply love strawberries & muslin, here's a hand stitched frame of the two!
All images via kkachi on Etsy
March 17, 2013
March 9, 2013
MY SIMPLE SKINCARE
My philosophy: skincare should be easy. Nobody wants to go through a dozen or more steps of rubbing things on their face before bed - as well as when they wake up. The simpler, the better. Plus, I, personally, believe that the more complicated you make it, the worse it might be. Skin is sensitive. It doesn't matter if it's oily, dry, or combination - it's skin. If it doesn't like something, it will be agitated. Layering on multiple products is just layering on more and more chemicals. My suggestion: keep it down to 2 or 3. Your products will work more efficiently and if something doesn't work, you'll most likely know what it is right away!
My skin: dehydrated
I very rarely have a breakout, but my skin is very dry. During summer it's not as dry, but I still feel that tightness after cleansing my face, before applying moisturizer. I use Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub because it's so gentle, deeply cleanses, and doesn't irritate my skin. It's gentle enough to use every night - especially to rid any dry skin patches! I use Cetaphil's Moisturizing Cream as a facial moisturizer, although I think it's used for body as well. It's thick enough to quench my skin's thirst, but not leave it feeling greasy!
These products are also extremely affordable. Especially the Cetaphil cream - it lasts for so long! The cream has no scent - which can sometimes agitate very sensitive skins - so that is a huge plus! The Aveeno has a very light, sweet scent that is refreshing and really pleasant in the shower.
Overall: These are currently my only skincare products and they're working beautifully. Keep it simple & easy. Allow your skin to be naturally healthy rather than soaked up with product.
Oh yeah, and drink lots of water.
// my current brow routine - click here //
FAVOURITES: BREAKFAST
My favourite time of the day and favourite meal any time of the day is breakfast. Sleepiness overcome by hunger, and the fresh brew that perfumes the entire house - these moments are almost poetic. There's nothing poetic about lunch.
Photos of breakfast are always so romantic, even if it's just pouring creme into your espresso. There's a harmony about it - a gratification. When I wake up, the first thing I feel is tiredness and hunger. The first bite of something you eat for the day is a satisfaction I can't simply explain. Or perhaps I just really love toast.
March 6, 2013
NEED & WANT: LINENS
I've decided to call my design concept posts "Needs & Wants" for two reasons. The need because I typically produce an idea or design for the sake of my own cravings. It may be a bit on the selfish side, but designing for yourself comes naturally- every writer has a diary, don't they? The want because after I get these design spurs, I typically lust after them and photos of inspiration for many, many weeks. As of late, I've been constantly thinking about nothing else but linen. Linen tanks, blouses, shorts, dresses, etc. Like most Midwesterners, this is about the time I long for summer and those balmy nights. Every season I search for pieces that are easy, and simple. This year, I've decided to take on the challenge of making them. Delicate pieces easily slipped in and out of, marrying the space between body and air.
March 2, 2013
BACK TO DETAILS
Recently I've been seeing these dresses all over my Pinterest. Cutouts aren't anything new these days, but I think having interesting back details can make a dress so subtly beautiful and unique. This style was once off putting to me because I just didn't really like "strappy" things. Now, I feel like there are so many new styles out there that remain, I hate to use the most overused word in the fashion dictionary, but "classy" rather than tacky, like the $6.99 jersey knit dress picked up at your local __-Mart.
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