CRYYYYY BABY!

I have to admit Cry Baby is by far one of my most favorite movies and when I seen that Who What Wear created a Cry Baby inspired look I had to share it with you! Although instead of sharing their picks to copy the look I am going to show you some more affordable threads and accessories that will get you the look without breaking the bank!

1. Faux Leather Jacket from Forever 21-$32.80
2. American Eagle Sweater- $39.50
3. Ann Marie Super Skinny from Denimocracy-$85.00
4. Kattrina from Steve Madden-$99.95
5. Cat Eye Sunglasses from Forever 21-$14.00

Ignore The Size

When shopping for clothes I have a tendency of ignoring the size label. I've realized that some things look better a little baggier or a little tighter. It all depends on your personal style and the way you feel confident in what you are wearing. I mean come on, no one sees the size anyways so there is no reason to be self-conscious!

Along with the idea of size, I want to share someone who I find to be a total inspiration that beauty is not determined by size! Crystal Renn started modeling at a young age and was pressured into keeping a constant weight of nearly 90 pounds, because of this Renn’s health began to dwindle. Finally she decided to take control of her life and make her body healthy. Renn gained weight and continued to model looking more beautiful than ever with a body she was proud of. She continues to be an activist for healthy bodies and embracing your curves.

Be Green Myth Busters

Everywhere you go you see natural products, people carrying canvas bags filled with groceries instead of plastic and a number of ways to save the planet and be green. This is great and we totally promote it but here are a few myth busting green ways that may not actually be so green!

1. People are encouraged to donate money to have trees planted which is a good thing. Although to help save the trees we already have why don’t we just start using more eco-friendly ways for traveling, such as walking, riding a bike or taking public transportation. If you think about it you hope but actually don’t know if your donation is actually paying for new trees but when you walk or ride your bike you know you are actually cutting down on gases!

2. Everyone turns off their appliances when they aren’t using them to save energy but even better is unplugging them! According to the U.S. department of energy, 75% of electricity used to power home electronics and appliances is consumed when devices are turned off! Obviously there are some things you don’t want to have to unplug since you will then have to reprogram them, such as your TV and cable box, but items such as your computer or AC will conserve energy and slash your electric bill too!

3. Don’t only support the green movement but flaunt it too! Good habits are contagious! Show your friends, family, coworkers and everyone else how easy it is and they are bound to follow.

Meet The Comforts

"In Memory of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Comfort" by Richard Avedon

These photographs tell a tale about love between a beautiful girl and a skeleton....LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

XOXO

Hoot, Hoot!

New line, We Are Owls, is here just in time for fall. They offer an amazingly creative range of 100% cashmere printed scarves. Here are some of our favorites, to see more visit www.weareowls.com

tip of the day!

Wash your jeans cold and inside out to keep the color or hot and the right way round if you wanna rock the trashed look!
xoxo

Operation Beautiful

So last night I came across an article about Operation Beautiful and completely fell in love with the whole concept of the movement. It was created by Caitlin Boyle who had struggled with weight issues and depression. After being fed up with negative feelings she stuck a post-it on a public bathroom mirror that read “You are beautiful” and left it there for other girls who were sharing those same feelings and needed a reminder that they are beautiful. She posted a photo of the post-it on her blog and since then hundreds of women have begun doing the same things in many different places. Caitlin hopes to end negative self-talk for women and help them become more positive because everyone is deserves to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.

I hope after reading this you will all become inspired by her story and mission, and help spread the message that we are all beautiful just the way we are!

Check out more at http://www.operationbeautiful.com/