Inspiration plays a very big part in everything in life. Without inspiration there would be no motivation. That is something I have just now started to realize. Everyone needs a source of inspiration so I thought I'd share with you mine for the upcoming autumn/winter seasons.
Stay inspired. Stay gold. All the love.
*PICTURES VIA TUMBLR // COLLAGES VIA ME*
MUSINGS // AUTUMN INSPIRATION
Inspiration plays a very big part in everything in life. Without inspiration there would be no motivation. That is something I have just now started to realize. Everyone needs a source of inspiration so I thought I'd share with you mine for the upcoming autumn/winter seasons.
Stay inspired. Stay gold. All the love.
*PICTURES VIA TUMBLR // COLLAGES VIA ME*
Hello lovelies today I bring you huys a post about something near and dear to my heart. That's right folks I'm talking about makeup. Now I'm not one of those people that pile on porduct after product until it looks like they just walked out of a box of crayons, but I do cherish my makeup collection - especially my lipstick. ;) Sometimes I think back to my tween days where 1.) I only wore t-shirts, jeans, a zip up hoodie, with my hair in a ponytail (but thats a different story for a different day) and 2.) thought that the concept of makeup was dumb and said I'd never use it. But nowadays I'm a platinum member at Ulta and I'm there AT LEAST once a week, if not buying then just browsing.
Lately I've found myself becoming more and more obsessed with the Calvin Klein display. I was first introduced to CK One products when I got a free mascara from Ulta for my birthday. And since then my obsession with CK One products has gotten stronger with every passing second. So I decided to do a review on the item that I have and give you my over all thoughts on the beauty line.
My collection of CK One beauty products and their individual reviews are as follows.
Mascara - This is the mascara I received from Ulta for my birthday back in July. I have it in the colour 800 (True Black) but it comes in other colours as well. It has a twist brush applicator, which means that you can twist the cap and the brush will either expand or contract depending on what effect you want for your lashes. It's easy to apply and it doesn't clump which is a one of the main qualities that one should look for in a mascara. It costs $18 which isn't the cheapest but it last for a while and a good mascara is a makeup bag must so it's 100% worth it.
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| CK One Mascara when the wand is fully extended. |
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| CK One Mascara when the wand is contracted. |
Pure Color Lipstick - I have this lipstick in 500 (Liplock) which is a bright plum colour and 210 (Dollface) which is a pinkish nude colour. These lipsticks are honestly some of my favourites in my collection. They stay for at least 3-4 hours before needing to be reapplied - even when eating. The other day I was wearing Liplock and I went through lunch and coffee with minimal fading, so little that I didn't need to reapply. This lipstick is very comfortable to wear you forget thet you're wearing it and it doesn't leave your lips dry either. Definitely a go-to!
All Day Perfection Face Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - I just bought this last week and I can already say that this is my new favourite foundation. I have sensitive skin and the other brand that I was using caused my face to breakout and was very thick. So far this foudation hasn't broken me out and is very lightweight while still maintaining amazing coverage. It also matches my skin tone flawlessly! I love CK One products because most of them have sunscreen built into them which is amazing for summer (but that doesn't mean you get to skip putting it on!)
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But my collection isn't going to stop there, here is a list of CK One products that I'm currently craving!
1.) Pure Color Lipstick in shades Miss Me, Entice, Speakeasy, and Bite Me.
2.) Cream + Powder Blush Duo in shade 100 (Blush).
3.) Skin Illuminator in shade 100 (Cool)
4.) Water Fresh Face Makeup SPF 15 in 100 (Porcelain)
5.) 3-in-1 Concealer in 100 (Light)
6.) Soft Defining Lip Pencil in shades Lovely, Private, and Mistress.
Long story short, you need to get your little booty down to your local Ulta or get your little booty online and on to Ulta's website and treat yourself to a little browse through the CK One Color section and bask in it's glory. Lord knows I do.
Cosmetic In-Klein
Hello lovelies today I bring you huys a post about something near and dear to my heart. That's right folks I'm talking about makeup. Now I'm not one of those people that pile on porduct after product until it looks like they just walked out of a box of crayons, but I do cherish my makeup collection - especially my lipstick. ;) Sometimes I think back to my tween days where 1.) I only wore t-shirts, jeans, a zip up hoodie, with my hair in a ponytail (but thats a different story for a different day) and 2.) thought that the concept of makeup was dumb and said I'd never use it. But nowadays I'm a platinum member at Ulta and I'm there AT LEAST once a week, if not buying then just browsing.
Lately I've found myself becoming more and more obsessed with the Calvin Klein display. I was first introduced to CK One products when I got a free mascara from Ulta for my birthday. And since then my obsession with CK One products has gotten stronger with every passing second. So I decided to do a review on the item that I have and give you my over all thoughts on the beauty line.
My collection of CK One beauty products and their individual reviews are as follows.
Mascara - This is the mascara I received from Ulta for my birthday back in July. I have it in the colour 800 (True Black) but it comes in other colours as well. It has a twist brush applicator, which means that you can twist the cap and the brush will either expand or contract depending on what effect you want for your lashes. It's easy to apply and it doesn't clump which is a one of the main qualities that one should look for in a mascara. It costs $18 which isn't the cheapest but it last for a while and a good mascara is a makeup bag must so it's 100% worth it.
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| CK One Mascara when the wand is fully extended. |
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| CK One Mascara when the wand is contracted. |
Pure Color Lipstick - I have this lipstick in 500 (Liplock) which is a bright plum colour and 210 (Dollface) which is a pinkish nude colour. These lipsticks are honestly some of my favourites in my collection. They stay for at least 3-4 hours before needing to be reapplied - even when eating. The other day I was wearing Liplock and I went through lunch and coffee with minimal fading, so little that I didn't need to reapply. This lipstick is very comfortable to wear you forget thet you're wearing it and it doesn't leave your lips dry either. Definitely a go-to!
All Day Perfection Face Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - I just bought this last week and I can already say that this is my new favourite foundation. I have sensitive skin and the other brand that I was using caused my face to breakout and was very thick. So far this foudation hasn't broken me out and is very lightweight while still maintaining amazing coverage. It also matches my skin tone flawlessly! I love CK One products because most of them have sunscreen built into them which is amazing for summer (but that doesn't mean you get to skip putting it on!)
But my collection isn't going to stop there, here is a list of CK One products that I'm currently craving!
1.) Pure Color Lipstick in shades Miss Me, Entice, Speakeasy, and Bite Me.
2.) Cream + Powder Blush Duo in shade 100 (Blush).
3.) Skin Illuminator in shade 100 (Cool)
4.) Water Fresh Face Makeup SPF 15 in 100 (Porcelain)
5.) 3-in-1 Concealer in 100 (Light)
6.) Soft Defining Lip Pencil in shades Lovely, Private, and Mistress.
Long story short, you need to get your little booty down to your local Ulta or get your little booty online and on to Ulta's website and treat yourself to a little browse through the CK One Color section and bask in it's glory. Lord knows I do.
Hey guys! Once again, I'm sorry for my long absence - there's just been so much going on lately. I started school, had an exchange student, went on a few mini trips here and there and just really haven't had the time to blog! But that's actually not the only reason why I haven't been blogging which is why I'm writing this post. During my time off, I began to realize that blogging just wasn't as much fun as it was before. So, I dug deeper. In my search to figure out why I wasn't enjoying it before, I came up with this: this is not the blog I intended for it to be. It has transformed into what could be called a "typical" beauty/fashion/lifestyle blog where I only post things that are 1.) popular or 2.) something that is being done by every other blogger of this genre. And that's the problem. I don't want this blog to be like every other blog out there, I want it to be unique to me. So it's time that things change. That's why I've decided that from now on, everything I post on here is going to be something that I want to post - not just something that I saw on another blog and thought that I should do it and put my twist on it just to please everyone else. Whether it be a post about my day, an outift, recent inspiration, or what might even be considered a "typical" post every once in a while, I'm going to post it because I want to. I've also decided that I'm going to start putting more time into my blogging. That doesn't mean I'm going to sit down every other hour and write a blog post, but I'm definitely not going to be gone for months at a time. I just want to give you guys the best blog possible. So, welcome to the new and improved That Chick Named Sarah - I hope you'll stay and join me on this journey. ♡
(NOTE: I've been thinking about changing the name of the blog to something just as catchy but a bit shorter - any ideas and/or objections?)
(NOTE: I've been thinking about changing the name of the blog to something just as catchy but a bit shorter - any ideas and/or objections?)
WAKE UP CALL
Hey guys! Once again, I'm sorry for my long absence - there's just been so much going on lately. I started school, had an exchange student, went on a few mini trips here and there and just really haven't had the time to blog! But that's actually not the only reason why I haven't been blogging which is why I'm writing this post. During my time off, I began to realize that blogging just wasn't as much fun as it was before. So, I dug deeper. In my search to figure out why I wasn't enjoying it before, I came up with this: this is not the blog I intended for it to be. It has transformed into what could be called a "typical" beauty/fashion/lifestyle blog where I only post things that are 1.) popular or 2.) something that is being done by every other blogger of this genre. And that's the problem. I don't want this blog to be like every other blog out there, I want it to be unique to me. So it's time that things change. That's why I've decided that from now on, everything I post on here is going to be something that I want to post - not just something that I saw on another blog and thought that I should do it and put my twist on it just to please everyone else. Whether it be a post about my day, an outift, recent inspiration, or what might even be considered a "typical" post every once in a while, I'm going to post it because I want to. I've also decided that I'm going to start putting more time into my blogging. That doesn't mean I'm going to sit down every other hour and write a blog post, but I'm definitely not going to be gone for months at a time. I just want to give you guys the best blog possible. So, welcome to the new and improved That Chick Named Sarah - I hope you'll stay and join me on this journey. ♡
(NOTE: I've been thinking about changing the name of the blog to something just as catchy but a bit shorter - any ideas and/or objections?)
(NOTE: I've been thinking about changing the name of the blog to something just as catchy but a bit shorter - any ideas and/or objections?)
Hello my lovely little pumpkin doughnuts! As if autumn isn't enough to lift your spirits (well, if you're me anyways), one of my favourite nights of the year is right around the corner. That's right, I'm talking about HALLOWEEN!!! *insert cute little ghost emoji* And then to top it all off, I just found out that I have a 5 day weekend for Halloween - not actually for Halloween itself, it's like teacher work days or something - and let me just say that this is going to be one hell of a Halloween. I can't tell you why I love Halloween so much, maybe it's the candy or maybe it's the havoc, but I'm just drawn to it. If you're like me you believe that one is simply never too old to go trick or treating. And you also spend weeks searching for and planning the perfect costume. This year the way I came about the idea for my costume was both brilliant and unspectacular all at once. Since I just downed 2 cups of hazelnut coffee and am feeling realllll good right now, I'm going to tell you guys the story of how I decided what to be before I get on with the rest of the post.
*flashback to a few weeks ago* So to set the scene for you guys, me and few of my friends were at the mall eating chinese food, wreaking havoc, the usual. So naturally we went into PacSun because it's one of the few stores in our mall that doesn't suck. Naturally I put on a black fedora from the Kendall & Kylie collection because, let's be honest, I'm obsessed with hats rn. When I went to ask my friend what they thought, one of my friends named Hayden said, and I quote, "You look like one of the girls from American Horror Story Coven! I love it!" And that's when it hit me. *end of flash back*
So long story short, I found out what I was going to be for Halloween but I didn't buy the hat because I didn't have money. And for those of you who might not have picked up what I was putting down and are still wondering what my costume is, I have two words for you: Zoe Benson. And for those of you who have never watched AHS, Zoe Benson is the character played by Taissa Farmiga in Coven. And the best thing - I basically wear black like 24/7 so I already have 99% of the clothes I need! So here is my prosepective Halloween aesthetic:
Along with planning my own costume, I love to help other people plan theirs too. So naturally, I made a few polyvore sets to help those of you still struggling with their costume. So here you are my lovelies - I hope these are enough to get you creative juices flowing!
Enjoy! And chop chop! Halloween is right around the corner!
HOLLA-WEEN
Hello my lovely little pumpkin doughnuts! As if autumn isn't enough to lift your spirits (well, if you're me anyways), one of my favourite nights of the year is right around the corner. That's right, I'm talking about HALLOWEEN!!! *insert cute little ghost emoji* And then to top it all off, I just found out that I have a 5 day weekend for Halloween - not actually for Halloween itself, it's like teacher work days or something - and let me just say that this is going to be one hell of a Halloween. I can't tell you why I love Halloween so much, maybe it's the candy or maybe it's the havoc, but I'm just drawn to it. If you're like me you believe that one is simply never too old to go trick or treating. And you also spend weeks searching for and planning the perfect costume. This year the way I came about the idea for my costume was both brilliant and unspectacular all at once. Since I just downed 2 cups of hazelnut coffee and am feeling realllll good right now, I'm going to tell you guys the story of how I decided what to be before I get on with the rest of the post.
*flashback to a few weeks ago* So to set the scene for you guys, me and few of my friends were at the mall eating chinese food, wreaking havoc, the usual. So naturally we went into PacSun because it's one of the few stores in our mall that doesn't suck. Naturally I put on a black fedora from the Kendall & Kylie collection because, let's be honest, I'm obsessed with hats rn. When I went to ask my friend what they thought, one of my friends named Hayden said, and I quote, "You look like one of the girls from American Horror Story Coven! I love it!" And that's when it hit me. *end of flash back*
So long story short, I found out what I was going to be for Halloween but I didn't buy the hat because I didn't have money. And for those of you who might not have picked up what I was putting down and are still wondering what my costume is, I have two words for you: Zoe Benson. And for those of you who have never watched AHS, Zoe Benson is the character played by Taissa Farmiga in Coven. And the best thing - I basically wear black like 24/7 so I already have 99% of the clothes I need! So here is my prosepective Halloween aesthetic:
Along with planning my own costume, I love to help other people plan theirs too. So naturally, I made a few polyvore sets to help those of you still struggling with their costume. So here you are my lovelies - I hope these are enough to get you creative juices flowing!
Enjoy! And chop chop! Halloween is right around the corner!
Ever since Coachella happened back in April, I haven't been able to scroll through my Tumblr dashboard without seeing at least one picture from a festival or a festival inspired picture. Festivals are usually looked at as a place to go full bohemian. Maxi skirts, crop tops, flower crowns, the whole enchilada. That got me thinking about people who don't particularly favour the whole bohemian style. With everyone posting outifts and other posts about bohemian festival style, I figured I'd switch it up and show you all a new festival style: festival grunge. Going grungey at a festival is a way to mix it up and stand out while still fitting in at a festival. So here we go with some examples of what I call festival grunge.
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Way number one you could go grunge at a festival is with a boho/vintage skirt, a printed tank, a cute bag, and jellies. Add a fedora, some round sunnies, and your VIP pass and you have one of my favourite grunge looks that is totally festival worthy. Oh, and don't forget the flannel!
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Here's a little math equation for you:
Another one of my favourite looks is just a simple tank dress with a flannel tied around the waist with some sandals. Add a head chain for a touch of that cool bohemian vibe annd voila! Probably one of the most effortless, comfortable, and stylish outfits you will ever wear to a festival.
Last but not least a look that can pass for an everyday look but can also work for a day at a small festival aswell. I probably wouldn't rock this outfit at a major or well known festival but for something low key - it's perfect. The highwaisted distressed shorts and the crop tee with the cool design on it paired with the sandals, bandana, and bucket bag are, again, another simple and effortless look that is still festival acceptable but does not fall under bohemian style.
Way number one you could go grunge at a festival is with a boho/vintage skirt, a printed tank, a cute bag, and jellies. Add a fedora, some round sunnies, and your VIP pass and you have one of my favourite grunge looks that is totally festival worthy. Oh, and don't forget the flannel!
Here's a little math equation for you:
A cool kimono with some super distressed denim shorts, a printed crop tee, and sneakers + a floppy hat, round sunglasses, and some cool jewelry = a look that's a little less grungey than the last one but is super adorbs and still falls under the range of festival grunge. Now that's math I can do.
Another one of my favourite looks is just a simple tank dress with a flannel tied around the waist with some sandals. Add a head chain for a touch of that cool bohemian vibe annd voila! Probably one of the most effortless, comfortable, and stylish outfits you will ever wear to a festival.
Last but not least a look that can pass for an everyday look but can also work for a day at a small festival aswell. I probably wouldn't rock this outfit at a major or well known festival but for something low key - it's perfect. The highwaisted distressed shorts and the crop tee with the cool design on it paired with the sandals, bandana, and bucket bag are, again, another simple and effortless look that is still festival acceptable but does not fall under bohemian style.
Now I know you guy are probably asking: Aside from these sets, what are some other ways you would do festival grunge in real life? Funny you should ask because last night I actually went to a concert at one of the huge local festivals my town has and rocked this trend. So here you have it! A real life example of festival grunge from yours truly! Now you may have seen this on my OOTD on Tumblr but here it is again! This my friends is how I did festival grunge for the concert. Looking at it, this outfit looks pretty similar to one of the sets from above but like I said, it's one of my favourite looks! I wore a t-shirt dress and hat from H&M, a flannel from DEB, and Topshop boots. I would just like to say that I love wearing flannel around my waist because 1.) it takes me back to my childhood in the 90's and 2.) when it got chilly I took it off and used it as a source of warmth. Double win! So I hope you guys try out this style even if you aren't going to a festival. And if you do try out something similar to one of the outfits above or if you put together your own look then be sure to hit me up with some pictures or just your thoughts on the trend! For more similar or other style outifts, you can always check out my Polyvore and I do take requests on my main Tumblr. All my social network accounts are linked on the sidebar to the right and are also linked on my Tumblr FAQ page so hit me up sometime! You message me about anything in the world and I will do my best to give you an acceptable answer, and even if you just want to talk - I'm all ears! Talk to you guys later!
FESTIVAL GRUNGE
Ever since Coachella happened back in April, I haven't been able to scroll through my Tumblr dashboard without seeing at least one picture from a festival or a festival inspired picture. Festivals are usually looked at as a place to go full bohemian. Maxi skirts, crop tops, flower crowns, the whole enchilada. That got me thinking about people who don't particularly favour the whole bohemian style. With everyone posting outifts and other posts about bohemian festival style, I figured I'd switch it up and show you all a new festival style: festival grunge. Going grungey at a festival is a way to mix it up and stand out while still fitting in at a festival. So here we go with some examples of what I call festival grunge.
Way number one you could go grunge at a festival is with a boho/vintage skirt, a printed tank, a cute bag, and jellies. Add a fedora, some round sunnies, and your VIP pass and you have one of my favourite grunge looks that is totally festival worthy. Oh, and don't forget the flannel!
Here's a little math equation for you:
Another one of my favourite looks is just a simple tank dress with a flannel tied around the waist with some sandals. Add a head chain for a touch of that cool bohemian vibe annd voila! Probably one of the most effortless, comfortable, and stylish outfits you will ever wear to a festival.
Last but not least a look that can pass for an everyday look but can also work for a day at a small festival aswell. I probably wouldn't rock this outfit at a major or well known festival but for something low key - it's perfect. The highwaisted distressed shorts and the crop tee with the cool design on it paired with the sandals, bandana, and bucket bag are, again, another simple and effortless look that is still festival acceptable but does not fall under bohemian style.
Way number one you could go grunge at a festival is with a boho/vintage skirt, a printed tank, a cute bag, and jellies. Add a fedora, some round sunnies, and your VIP pass and you have one of my favourite grunge looks that is totally festival worthy. Oh, and don't forget the flannel!
Here's a little math equation for you:
A cool kimono with some super distressed denim shorts, a printed crop tee, and sneakers + a floppy hat, round sunglasses, and some cool jewelry = a look that's a little less grungey than the last one but is super adorbs and still falls under the range of festival grunge. Now that's math I can do.
Another one of my favourite looks is just a simple tank dress with a flannel tied around the waist with some sandals. Add a head chain for a touch of that cool bohemian vibe annd voila! Probably one of the most effortless, comfortable, and stylish outfits you will ever wear to a festival.
Last but not least a look that can pass for an everyday look but can also work for a day at a small festival aswell. I probably wouldn't rock this outfit at a major or well known festival but for something low key - it's perfect. The highwaisted distressed shorts and the crop tee with the cool design on it paired with the sandals, bandana, and bucket bag are, again, another simple and effortless look that is still festival acceptable but does not fall under bohemian style.
Now I know you guy are probably asking: Aside from these sets, what are some other ways you would do festival grunge in real life? Funny you should ask because last night I actually went to a concert at one of the huge local festivals my town has and rocked this trend. So here you have it! A real life example of festival grunge from yours truly! Now you may have seen this on my OOTD on Tumblr but here it is again! This my friends is how I did festival grunge for the concert. Looking at it, this outfit looks pretty similar to one of the sets from above but like I said, it's one of my favourite looks! I wore a t-shirt dress and hat from H&M, a flannel from DEB, and Topshop boots. I would just like to say that I love wearing flannel around my waist because 1.) it takes me back to my childhood in the 90's and 2.) when it got chilly I took it off and used it as a source of warmth. Double win! So I hope you guys try out this style even if you aren't going to a festival. And if you do try out something similar to one of the outfits above or if you put together your own look then be sure to hit me up with some pictures or just your thoughts on the trend! For more similar or other style outifts, you can always check out my Polyvore and I do take requests on my main Tumblr. All my social network accounts are linked on the sidebar to the right and are also linked on my Tumblr FAQ page so hit me up sometime! You message me about anything in the world and I will do my best to give you an acceptable answer, and even if you just want to talk - I'm all ears! Talk to you guys later!
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