I'm Obsessed with 60s Mod

I love everything about the sixties right now! The makeup, the hair, the fashion. I suppose it all started with my new obsession with pixie cuts. I have been thinking about getting a pixie cut for quite some time, but decided that right after I have the baby would be the perfect time to finally take the leap and get one because it's the perfect mixture of cute, classic, edgy, and mature. A new look for the new step in my life! Anyways, while researching pixie cuts I rediscovered my love for Twiggy which led me to looking at photographs of mod 60s fashion and beauty photographs.

I'll start off by talking about the hair in the 60s mod movement. There were two looks that were most popular that I just absolutely adore. The blunt, straight across fringe and the pixie cut. As we all know I've recently cut off my bangs to be straight across (although they've grown out a lot and don't look nearly as good as they did, and I'm not sure I'm going to trim them) so this is a really easy look for me to do. Mine aren't as thick and blunt as they style that was popular. Think Zooey Deschanel if you're trying to come up with someone modern who has that style. Then the pixie cut, well we obviously know I'm in love with that style because I'm going to get one... eventually. I'm actually beyond tempted to get one now, but I'm nervous to do it while pregnant.

As for the makeup, let's just take a look at Twiggy here. The eyes are bold, bold, bold, and that works for me because I have very blue eyes. Basically high, bold brows, long lashes, cateye liner, and a nude lip is 60s mod makeup. Not to say there aren't different variations, this is just the most common. I've seen girls do some amazing things with painting lashes on, lip colors, and other things. If you just Google or Tumblr search 60s Mod Makeup you'll find a lot of cool stuff to inspire you like I have. I've saved about a million things in my inspiration folder.

Finally the style is my absolute favorite part! It's polished, edgy, and cute all at the same time. Everything is bolder than it ever has been. The eye frames are bold, the clothes are more structured, there are a million types of adorable hats to choose from. I'm planning on buying a lot more skirts and blouses for baby that are 60s mod inspired. You guys will see.

How to Dress for Yourself

We have all been guilty of buying something or wearing something just because it was in style or our friends liked it. We naturally want the approval of others, but when it comes to your wardrobe you shouldn't be people pleasing. Fashion, after all, is a form of art that we should be able to express ourselves with. So here are some easy tips on how to dress for yourself and develop a totally original personal style.

1. Ignore everyone else's opinion. This is the number one rule when it comes to finding a personal style that is all yours. It shouldn't matter what they say in the magazines, it shouldn't matter what people say on their blogs, it shouldn't matter what your friends love and hate, because what is important is what you think about your wardrobe and yourself. That's the whole point of this! Dressing is something you should do for yourself, so it shouldn't matter to you if someone hates or loves what you have on as long as you love it.

2. Only buy it if you love it. This seems pretty obvious, but seriously I can't tell you how often I buy stuff just to buy stuff and what does that really do for me? Nothing. I mean sure I have more stuff, but it all ends up being something that I get sick of, that I don't use, or that really isn't that great at all. However, it really saves money and time if you just get the things you fall in love with. And if you're not sure if you love it or not, just leave and come back for it. If you're thinking about it the rest of the day you obviously love it.

3. Incorporate pieces that are important to you or your background. Wear that necklace that your mom bought you when you moved out of your house or those pearl earrings that used to belong to your grandmother or your uncle's watch. Or you could just gain inspiration from things like that, like the little elephant figurine your boyfriend bought you (or maybe that's just me), you could buy a necklace that looks similar to it. Look into your heritage and traditional fashion, gain inspiration from that!

4. Gain inspiration from everything that you love. For instance I love elephants and have a million little accessories with elephants on them. My favorite movie is Almost Famous, so I really love 70s fashion, the more polished side and the more hippie side both. You can gain inspiration from music, from art, from magazines, from bloggers, and just about anything that you love! Your style should be a combination of everything that you love.

5. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Last but not least, you shouldn't be afraid to mess up from time to time! Everyone has those outfits that they loved when they wore, but they look back and think "What the hell was I thinking?!" Don't be afraid to get laughed at, get stared at, or have photos taken of you!

Do you consider yourself fearless with your style or are you more reserved because you're scared of the feedback you'll hear? Do you dress for yourself or for others? Do you think you could dress more for yourself than you do right now? Are you guilty of picking out clothes based on someone else's opinion? I love hearing from you guys <3

Maxi Dresses for Fall

Are you looking for the perfect piece to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall? Well, it could actually be a cute maxi dress. Although maxi dresses are typically considered something for summer, these days they're making so many different colors and styles that there is one that will be perfect for you in the fall and even in the winter. Just make sure that you buy the right style, color, and accessorize properly for whatever season you're wearing it in.

All of these dresses are ones that I found at Forever21 and I thought everything about them were perfect to transition into fall. The first dress is something that you could wear even on the hottest days in August and September with a pair of sandals, but later on you can wear it with a jacket and some edgy heels. Then the second dress you could very easily pair with some canvas sneakers in grey or white for right now with a sun hat or headband then later on you could slip on some boots and it is instantly ready for fall! I like it in burgundy, but all of the colors work really well in the same ways. Finally the third dress is harder to work for summer because of the long sleeves, but you could always bunch or roll them up with a pair of sandals to make it work.

Just remember that accessorizing is what makes the outfit! If you accessorize for summer you'll look ready for summer, but if you accessorize for fall you'll look fresh for fall. I'll hopefully buy one of these (even though they aren't maternity, I think they'd still fit). My tips for finding and styling the perfect maxi dress for fall? Get something in a solid color or with stripes and with short sleeves so it's versatile. I say stripes because stripes are versatile, too.

So have you got any transition pieces that you love? Would you wear your favorite maxi dress in the fall? Are you a seasonal dresser or a weather dresser? Or a combination of both? Let me know what you guys think! Also thank you so much for helping me reach 100 followers! I'm planning a giveaway for the next month or so, but if you have any ideas for what I should giveaway let me know. Would you guys prefer a fashion or beauty product?

August Wishes 2013

I assume you guys have just been sitting around waiting for me to make another post about stuff that I want from ASOS, right? Well half of this stuff is from there, though I did go a bit outside the box this time. Here are the top six things that I want to get this month. I'm finally stocking up on fall clothes, because I just can't control myself anymore. Seriously.

1. Maternity Body-Con Dress in Blue $17.82: I want this dress so, so bad. The bad news? It doesn't come in my size in the color that I want. I'll hopefully be getting it in black, but I want it in blue so badly. I will literally buy it off of someone! I love it that much. I could do so much with it, it's not too plain, but it's still a safe dress that I could pretty much pair with anything that I want. Not to mention I adore that shade of blue... on other people.

2. Monki Lightweight Parka Jacket $76.37: Yeah, I know I put a parka on my last wishlist. But I didn't buy it and I actually like this one a lot more. It seems a lot more versatile because of the fit and the style of it. It's not too grungy and it can still be styled with more classic pieces. I'll never be able to get it though. Or any of them for that matter.

3. Pink Lips iPhone 4/4S Case $12.95: Okay, you caught me. I'm currently obsessed with cute phone cases like that. I guess that's why my iPhone is cracked really badly on both the front and the back. I just love when my phone case is just as cute and stylish as my wardrobe is, you know? Sometimes I convince myself to put on a protective phone case, though. I've actually had one on my phone for a week or so now.

4. Lennon Slipper Shoes $33.94: I am obsessed with the ASOS color "oxblood" right now! Also, these shoes just so happen to have Lennon in the name and I've loved John Lennon ever since I was a little girl. And my boyfriend is obsessed with the Beatles. But the real reason I should get these shoes is because they're versatile. They could be casual, dressy, grungy, classic, or basically whatever I want them to be. I could wear them with so many different things. Basically I'm in.

5. Over-the-knee Socks $12.95: I'm obviously not dying to have this specific pair of socks. They're just knit socks, there's nothing special about them. But I do want socks like these that I can pull up over my knee or bunch up at the top of boots for the fall. Preferably in gray because that's what would go with most of my clothes and shoes best. I do really like these though and if I had money to just toss around I would definitely get them. I bet they're really warm and comfy for those chilly days that you want to wear a skirt or shorts.

6. Velvetines in Red Velvet $16.99: I have wanted this shade of this exact Lime Crime lipstick for a very, very long time now. I've had it saved in my phone with a reminder, but I still haven't gotten around to buying it. Maybe it's because of my thing about buying lipsticks in unfamiliar brands that are expensive. If it's disappointing I would be so pissed off, seriously. I want this so bad though so I'm definitely making it a goal for August. Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies! I have a lot to be buying this month!

So what are some of the things that you're looking forward to buying this month? What's on your shopping and to-do lists? Are any of these things something you'd be interested in buying? Are there any products you'd like for me to add to my shopping list for review? Any brands or stores you have for me to check out? Any tips? Let me know! I'm always curious about what my readers are thinking, using, and doing. You can also talk to me on twitter @debbieshapes.

Mixing & Matching Earrings

 I know that it sounds crazy to some of us, even me, to wear different earrings in each of your ears. I'm not sure if it's a symmetry is beauty thing or if I'm just worried that they won't look right together, but until today I've been scared to mix and match my earrings. And it isn't because I don't want to make my piercings stand out, because I love piercings. I have my nose pierced, I have two cartilage piercings on one ear and one on the other, and I used to have my belly button pierced, but unfortunately the thing just kind of fell out for no reason and I couldn't get it to go back in. I was very sad. Good thing though because I'm not really a fan of pregnancy belly button rings, especially because my belly button is already starting to poke out.

Since it's summer you should all try mixing and matching your earring choices, because it's fun and cool! Not to mention it adds something extra and special to your look. Make sure that they match though or it could look really weird and accidental. A good way to ease into it is by buying a variety pack of earrings that all match like I did. There was a heart, a circle, a starfish, a star, an anchor, an arrow, and I always keep a little diamond in one of my cartilage piercings because I think it looks nice. I got them for $10.00 at a cool little store called Altar'd State.

So what are some of the small things you like to do to accessorize? Is this something you'd try? Where else can you find cool variety packs like these? Let me know!

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

I've been using this foundation for a couple of weeks now, so I feel comfortable sharing my opinion on it now. It claims to have the "lasting power of primer, coverage of concealer, and blendability of a foundation in one." As well as claiming to be "shine free." I started using this stuff after watching quite a few reviews on Youtube, but I only managed to find one for dry skin. After careful consideration I decided to give it a try myself and I was mostly pleased with the results. The color that I got was the lightest one that they have, 805 which is called Ivory. Is it sad that I wish they had something one shade lighter?

Did this stuff live up to all of it's claims? I'm going to have to say it did, for the most part at least. I generally put my makeup on around 11:00 AM and take it off around 9:00 PM, but of course that depends on the day. Even on long days though, this stuff seemed to hold up. Of course I don't expect to look as good as when I first put my makeup on with any kind of makeup at the end of the day. It did look pretty good still though. As for the claim that it has the coverage of a concealer, I wouldn't really say that so much unless you really layer it on the places you need concealed. I try to put it on my trouble spots and under my eyes before I do a full coverage so that it'll dry and get an extra layer. It does, of course, have the blendability of a foundation because it is a foundation. And lastly, since it dries to a powder finish it is indeed shine free! However, keep in mind that I do have dry skin these days.

The formula of this stuff is very light and dries really nicely. I can't really tell that I'm wearing makeup when I have it on, but it makes my skin look really good. And for those of you with dry skin this is totally good to use and I've heard it's really good for oily and combination skin, too. If you do have dry skin, like I do, I recommend that you exfoliate before you use it so that it doesn't cling to any dry patches and make them more noticeable. They have a pretty wide range of colors, but be careful when buying because it does oxidize just a bit throughout the day. If you don't know what oxidize means basically it makes the color of the makeup a bit darker. Make sure that you blend into your neck! Also, it goes on a bit lighter than it dries. I thought that the color I got may be too light, but it ended up drying just a smidge too dark. I can work it in right though.

So what score would I give this stuff? I would give it 4.5/5 stars, I would recommend it to you guys, and I plan on using it until I find something better. Why didn't I give it the full 5 stars? Basically I'm frustrated that they didn't have a color light enough for me, it was difficult for me to make sure I didn't have a makeup line, and I had to pile it on. Thankfully it isn't heavy and it feels great, so I still like it a lot.