I can’t get enough if my new gladiator sandals and have been wearing them everywhere. I love pairing them with this dress because the dress is quite plain, leaving all the attention on my fun sandals. Click below for details on where to get a pair of your own.
Excuse my bra strap!
Dress, H&M. similar HERE.
Shoes, Cicihot. similar HERE.
Clutch, Nordstrom.
Bracelet, Janesko. Earrings, Janesko.
“Taken” necklace, Rachel Roy via Macys.
Dainty onyx ring, Jennie Kwon.
Happy Earth Day 2014 everybody:) I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful day. I also hope you take the time today to think of some “little” changes you can make that will have a Big impact on the environment. Going green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, and doing anything at all is better than nothing- every little bit helps!
Here are a few EASY changes that you can start with today that will make a difference immediately .
* Unplug your cell phone charger when you aren’t using it.
*Buy a canvas tote… Whether you use it at the grocery store or to take your lunch to work this can save so many plastic and paper bags over time.
*Cut your shower down by 2 minutes, YES 2 min can help (5 gallons saved)
*Fix that leaky faucet NOW! Homeowners this can save you $30 a year and 74 gallons a day. Renting? This is FREE, just call your landlord and you’ll be saving 74 gallons a day in no time.
*Turn water off while brushing your teeth, turning the water off during the recommended 2 minute brushing can save 5 gallons every day.
*Recycle electronics…. check out http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/CompElec/ to find recycling resources in the LA area. Not in the LA area? check out your local dept. of public works website for info.
*Never throw away old clothes, they unnecessarily fill landfills and could be worn by someone in need. Always donate to your local church, goodwill or salvation army. Also look for Donation Bins in your neighborhood. There is also a really cool website ,pickupplease.org, where you can schedule a FREE pickup of your donations and they go to Veterans and their families. If the clothes are in bad condition, keep them- cut them up and use them as rags.
*Turn off lights when you’re not in the room- just do it!
*Walk whenever you can… turn your grocery trip into a workout or return your netflix by foot. Burn calories and save gas!
*Share these tips.… Most people don’t know how easy it is. Have kids? your efforts are doubled when you get your kids involved, helping them understand the why to the what.
There are so many things we can all do, The list is never-ending. I like to add something new, get comfortable with it then add something else, making new greener habits. Here are some more ways to go green……….get an environmentally friendly car (I am seriously considering a Prius) using reusable water bottles and biodegradable doggie bags. Solar panels on your home will cut your energy bills in half or more AND your State may subsidize energy-saving and alternative power. Replacing existing light bulbs with more efficient ones, composting, and running your dishwasher only when full are great ways to help save energy and waste. When doing laundry pay attention to the wash setting, if you have a small load, change the setting accordingly and wash with cold water when possible. Also, don’t forget to program those thermostats-changing it by a degree or two can save you money and energy.While we’re on the topic, Free cycle is a website you should check out asap. Shopping at farmer’s markets also saves gallons and gallons of gas-think about where your fruit and veggies come from- plane, train or automobile- they all take fuel. A super easy change to make is going paperless-paperless bill paying online saves so much paper and saves you a stamp! The list goes on and on. Do your part- for a better earth!
What are you going to do?
Today’s outfit of the day pairs together my love for navy and nude! Details below and currently available items have links to shop!
OOTD Details.
Elbow patch light sweater: Gap
Lace up heels: Steve Madden These are old, but I found some kind of similar HERE.
Clutch: Tory Burch This bag is sold out:( However an updated version is available every year(Summer), so keep an eye out!
Double twist midi ring: Nordstrom Similar version HERE.
Matte lips: Soft matte lip cream by NYX. Color: Antwerp
It’s Instagram Roundup time again! AKA My life in iPhone pictures! If you want to see more, follow @yourstylejourney on Instagram! Have a great day! xo-Journey
Hey there! It’s Instagram roundup time again….aka my like in iPhone pictures! I’ve been a busy bee this holiday season, but never too busy for an Instagram pic! Enjoy and if you want to see more, follow me on Instagram @yourstylejourney.
Have a great day- Journey
Hello there!!!! I hope you’re all having a splendid weekend doing whatever it is that you do:) I’m here with another Instagram roundup. If you want to see more pics follow me @yourstylejourney.
Hellloooooooo everyone! I’m here with my weekly Instagram roundup!!! If you already follow YSJ on IG then you’ve noticed I’m changing my bags daily- it’s for Bagvember and helps raise awareness for a great monthlong charity auction benefiting women in Australia.
It’s that time again……….. my life in Iphone pictures aka Instagram Roundup! Enjoy and have a great day- Journey.
I thought that this post was fitting as I was fully made up for a Halloween party last night and was NOT look forward to washing off my makeup when I got home. I dressed up as a cat and painted on a nose and whiskers with Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner (which stays put) and set it with black eyeshadow so I already knew it was going to be a struggle to remove. When I create a smokey eye or wear dark lip color, I always turn to my Clinique ‘Take the day off’ makeup remover and it comes through for me every time! This particular remover is for lids, lashes and lips. I don’t know about you but my high pigmented lipsticks DO NOT come off with a swipe of a tissue, so this makeup remover is a god send for me. I have never had success with makeup removers in the past, they smeared my makeup, were sticky and made me have to RUB my eye area which is a no-no, but this product gave me hope in makeup remover once again! As for my Halloween makeup, I had no problem at all and was pleasantly surprised at how easily it swiped off without pressing hard or scrubbing like I have with makeup removers in the past. With this formula, a little goes a long way! I just put a few drops on a cotton ball and swiped!
Ladies- rubbing your eye makeup off contributes to wrinkles and unnecessary puffiness and this product just glides along your skin smoothly while removing all your makeup! It is fantastic and if you’re looking for a makeup remover for your eyes and lips- this product will not let you down! Clinique has a few more makeup removers for the entire face which I’m sure work just as well but I have yet to try them.
Clinique ‘take the day off’ Makeup Remover.
My personal eye area/skin tips: ( the cold hard truth)
Ever seen a baby with freckles? Neither have I. I saw that quote in one of my mom’s magazines as a kid and have always remembered that.
Freckles come from the sun, PERIOD! Of course some people are more prone to them and are fair-skinned, but the majority of us can avoid them all together if we give it a small effort.
Always be present when you are in the sun- always remember the baby freckle quote. Sure we all accumulate freckles throughout our lives but just keep in mind that they come directly from the sun. I like to think of them as “little burns” on my skin that stay forever and turn into large sun spots when we’re older! NOT CUTE! Aging gracefully is beautiful, premature aging is NOT!
Do I always avoid the sun? No way Jose- I love sunny days but you better believe I’m slathered in SPF and wearing sunglasses or a hat. Also I always look to sit in the shade and always stay aware! It’s all about being aware! I am never that girl who accidentally gets a crazy sunburn- it just won’t happen because I’m aware.
Buy sunglasses and wear them every time you leave the house! You’d be surprised how much you squint- even when it’s not sunny. Don’t like sunglasses, get a cute hat. (tinted windows on your car also help)
Smoke? STOP. Those lovely vertical lines that surround your upper lips will only get worse. Don’t have any yet? They’re on their way! The repetitive motion of puckering your lips to inhale that cigarette is slowly forming wrinkles!
Drink much? Slow down. Excessive drinking does cause premature wrinkles. Read this!
No rubbing your eyes- just don’t.
Be aware when applying and removing makeup- use eyeliner much? Think about every time you pull down your under eye to expose your waterline to apply the liner, every day, sometimes twice a day. Be very careful when you do this not to over pull- most people never even think about it but to expose your waterline the under eye barely needs to be moved if even at all!
Tummy sleeper? Think about how you smash your face all night long every night. Side sleeper? Notice wrinkles on one side of your face more than the other? You probably sleep on that side. Scrunching your cheeks up against a pillow for 8 hours a night can cause unsightly crows feet and around the mouth wrinkles ( also known as parenthesis wrinkles). Want to avoid this? sleep on your back. Ladies who sleep on their backs have less wrinkles! It’s true!
Apply eye cream nightly? Apply with your ring finger as it the weakest and won’t put unnecessary pressure to the area. Also use small soft upward strokes to apply the moisturizer.
Always always always treat the under eye/eye lid area like tissue! Literally baby that skin and it will look like baby skin! Treat it rough and it will look rough.
Don’t moisturize? Start NOW! I started at 20, you’re never too young! Find an eye cream and a facial moisturizer ASAP! Use them both daily!
Give your skin the time! It’s takes only 10 minutes a day to wash and moisturize your face 2 times! Wash your face and moisturize every night- no matter how tired you are.
Drink water- hydration is just good for everything!
Do expensive products work better? Most of the time YES, however affordable products can get the job done too. Something is better than nothing if you’re on a budget.
Already have wrinkles? It’s never too late….. who needs more wrinkles? nobody. You can still delay future wrinkles from appearing! Don’t be discouraged!
My silly analogies:
Dry Beef Jerky vs. Juicy Steak
Wrinkled Raisins vs. Juicy Grapes
What do you want your skin to be? I wanna be grapes and steaks!
I do believe all skin eventually wrinkles in some degree, but I think those wrinkles can be delayed for many many years if you put in the time and effort!
Hi everyone!!!! It’s Instagram roundup time again!!!! To check out more pictures follow me on Instagram @yourstylejourney. Have a great weekend! – Journey
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