What's Hot: Dark Lips

The latest phenomenon for your lips has been updating your makeup routine with darker shades.

Darker shades of makeup for your lips adds pop and edge to your daily look and have become re-popular for makeup in recent months. It's easy to understand why, as dark shades can as an aura of depth to your persona and draw attention to your face. If you don't want all eyes on you, it's understandable why you wouldn't want to try out a darker shade, but there are still options and opportunities for you to rock the new makeup trend.

Darker lips are just a color, not a consistence. This means that a more contemporary option would be a gloss. I use Covergirl's Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm because it sheer but still offers that dark translucent color that you aim for.

If you want that bold color that draws all eyes to your lips, makes sure to go for a matter or cream lipstick. For these occasions, I recommend Sephora's Rouge Cream Lipstick Collection. They offer different shades, and I usually buy the color Passion Red.

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With cream and matte lipsticks, there are rules and tips that you should know before treading this path:

1. Know your undertone: There are four basic undertones when looking at dark lipstick: pink, brown, blue, and red. Lighter tones usually work best with lighter eyes and darker tones worker best with darker eyes. It may also help in you work best with cool or warm colors.

2. Apply with a lip brush: Dark lipsticks always require precise movement when putting it on since it's so visible. The best way to apply it evenly and defined is to use a lip brush. Swipe from the outer corners to the center, and then fill in the rest.

3. Wear it proudly: Dark colors are not for the faint of heart and requires confidence to wear it as planned. Dark lips are a statement piece, so wear it like you have no doubts because it gives you a characteristic to display.

-See ya later, cuties

Muse Monday: Leandra Medine

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Leandra Medine is one fashion blogger I respect and appreciate the most, and she deserves all the respect she gets.

 

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For those who don't find her familiar, Medine has been running the blog "Man Repeller" since April 2010. The has described a man repeller as "she who outfits herself in a sartorially offensive mode that may result in repelling members of the opposite sex." They can usually be seen wearing harem pants, boyfriend jeans, shoulder pads, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry, or clogs.

Medine is looked at by many as being a prime example for professional fashion bloggers, but popularity didn't happen just because she looked great.Not only is she fashionable, but she's also funny. Medine mixes a comedic style into her post to, making her updates not only educational in the ABCs of fashion but entertaining as well.

From success on her blog, Medine has been working to make more impacts in the fashionsphere. Just a couple years ago, she released a memoir about before, during, and after the creation of "Man Repeller" (definitely going on my reading list).

I truly look up to her in the way she has built up her business and how she has continued to express herself no matter what others feel about her style in the past 5 years. 

Do you keep up with "Man Repeller"? Are you a man repeller? Leave comments and suggestions!

-See ya later, cuties

Sunday Surprise: My Struggle for High-Waisted Jeans

Since the re-submersion of high-waisted jeans and shorts, I have struggled to find pairs that fit me.

Jeans have never been hard for me to find before. Sure my top to bottom rations may be a little bit off (Medium/Large in shirts and size 14/16 in jeans) at times, but the only time that is ever a problem is if I glance at rompers or sulk over a really cute dress that wouldn't cover anything if I wore it. With these facts in mind, it was shocking to me that I could never find in high-waisted pants.

The spot usually go to find what is called "plus size" jeans was Forever 21. I don't know if every store is like the one near me, but the section for plus sized women only several feet bigger than my bedroom. With what little they offer, I had never seen high-waisted jeans in my size at a Forever 21.

Two weeks ago, I entered my local with high hopes that since their shorts (in their bizarre sizes) were abundantly stocked. I always look throughout the year for high-waisted pants in my size, but had not seen them bigger than size 31 (yes, different sizing system). This time when I looked through the plus sized apparel, a bright beam of light shined down on high-waisted jeans in two different colors than I had yearned to buy, and the greatest thing about it was their price of $12.

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Even though it was still cold in Ohio, I bought them in advanced for the spring and summer season. I had never worn a pair before because of lack of availability and was super pumped to see how great they actually looked. Along with being super soft and fitting, it was great to see that they went just above my belly button (allowing them to pass high-waist criteria). I will finally be able to wear criteria.

While this experience was and still is exciting for me, it makes me upset to know how hard it is to find several current fashion pieces in bigger sizes. Even though I wear shirts and dresses offered in high quantity, I struggle to find jeans in my size, and I'm sure that for plus sized clothing, the problem is more than just in high-waisted jeans.

Do you struggle to find clothes in your size? Do you think  plus sized apparel isles needs remodeling?

-See ya later, cuties

New Beginnings: I'm Back and I'm Sorry!

Well in case you haven't noticed, I haven't posted anything since the end of the last year.

I won't make excuses for not posting, but I do give the biggest apology to all my readers. With me not posting, I have also rediscovered some knew things about my style.

To be honest, I feel like before this moment in time, my style wasn't really mine. I was copying what other bloggers thought was the new cool thing, but this is MY blog, not theirs.With this discovery, I have decided to start anew and show my true style, no matter what others think.

On that note, I have considered removing most/all of my past post. I feel like if I'm starting over, I should REALLY begin again and just get rid of all the junk.

With the reboot of Frugal & Lace, I will be posting 2-3 times a week: Sunday Surprise, Muse Monday, and What's Hot Wednesday. The only planned exception is this week, which I will use as time to organize my life and my blog, since it will be my Spring Break.

Even though we are already about 1/4 of the way through the year, I feel this is what the blog needs: A cleanup and more me. Although I will still take suggestions on what readers want in the future.

Should I get rid of my older post? Have suggestions for future post? Leave me a comment!

-See ya, Cuties

What's Hot- Hip in Hunter Green

I have been basking in the color maroon for quite some time now. It's marvelous dark color always seems to interest me, but with fall around the corner, I seem to be taking more of a liking to dark green.

Hunter green recently caught my attention when I went shopping and several stores featured it in every possible piece of clothing. Wanting to try out a new color, a bought several items to mix into my usual attire and have been falling in love with it more every time I wear it.

This is the first time I have had an abundance of green in my closet. I have never really taken a liking to the color since it never really offered me anything good. I didn't look especially tan in the color and it didn't make my eyes pop.

I've come to realize that it does go quite well with my dark brown hair. I think a darker green has a good balance between calming and boldness.

The color is meant to be worn elagently, and therefore should be worn to impress. Whenever I think of hunter green, I usually think of a very formal or nice skirt of some sort.

Don't be green with envy this fall, pick up this color for yourself!


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Muse Monday- Aubrey Plaza

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I love comedy with a burning passion. Watching someone else tell jokes is something I much enjoy but I would never have the gall to actually get on stage or be in a movie and have to say something unique and funny. One person that I love to watch is Aubrey Plaza.

I first saw Plaza after watching her on Parks & Recreations, and decided that she was amazing after seeing Safety not Guaranteed. She uses a sense of humor isn't sweet kiddie jokes; she can tell you something very seriously with a deadpan look and its your job to know it's sarcasm. This is my type of comedy.

Like many amazing people, Plaza wasn't born into stardom. She is the oldest of three sisters and was born in Delaware. At a young age she became an avid lover of "Saturday Night Live" and started to look into how she could one day become a member of the show and get into improv. After getting experience in improv, being an intern on SNL, and studying film at NYU, she didn't make the cut after auditioning for the show but was offered a part in the Adam Sandler's movie, "Funny People".

Plaza does admit that she is almost nothing like the characters she has portrayed. She was top of the class in

high school, and was president of everything she could get the title for. She wasn't how you would expect most comedian to be, murmuring comments to themselves in the back of the room or being called the class clown.

I am really excited to see what's next for Plaza. It has recently been confirmed that she will be voicing Grumpy Cat in the upcoming Lifetime Christmas move, "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever".


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What's Hot- See Through Style

After through doing my daily scroll through Pinterest, I came upon an peculiar item of clothing: A see through rain coat. At first look, I couldn't understand why anyone would want to wear one. What purpose does it serve? But after continuously glancing at it, it had an appeal that I couldn't pass up: being capable of seeing the outfit I spent an hour to put together even when it's raining.

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It's not something you would see everybody walking down the street in. Although it would catch eyes, the idea of plastic clothes is something seen before. The see through fashion was used by several of the top designers back in 2012 such as Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Obviously, it wouldn't be the first thing to grab on a cold winter day, but go ahead and grab it for the drizzle in June. I like the idea of it not having sleeves because it wouldn't be very comfortable having the plastic constantly sticking to your arms or making an irritating noise every time you move a muscle.

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The idea of a plastic umbrella is one that I have always loved, but I am now more interested in other plastic fashion. A clear plastic skirt would be cool if done right. You would obviously need to wear something under it like shorts or another skirt, but I would be willing to try it. Would you try plastic clothing?