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The 8 Shirts Every Woman Needs in Her Closet

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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how to, shirt trends, shirts, shirts ever women need, striped shirt, trends, white shirt, white t shirt

While there is pretty much nothing minimalist about my closet, I do believe in basics that are a stable in every closet.  This is my list of the shirts that should be in every woman’s closet!

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OOTD: The Silk Sleepdress

28 Monday Mar 2016

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2016, boudoir, day time, fashion, fashion blogger, how to wear, lingerie, purple dress, satin dress, sleep dress, sleep wear, spring, spring trends, style, trends

Last week, we touched on the boudoir look for day wear.  If you are feeling a little braver with this trend, try a silk or satin sleep dress, with a flat pair of edgy ankle boots.

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5 Drugstore Products I love

24 Thursday Mar 2016

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acne, bb cream, drugstore beauty, foundation, garnier, lipstick, makeup, matte lipstick, maybelline, revlon, skin, toner

I have very temperamental skin.  It can go from dry and flaky, to instant oil slick and break outs in less than 24hours.  Keeping it happy is a constant, and ever changing struggle. Unlike Em, I also love makeup, and never leave the house without at least a BB cream and mascara on.  This cost of my constant maintenance can get pretty high, so I have a few tried and true drug store items that I always go back to!

  1. Thayer’s Alcohol Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner
    Between the rose water and the witch hazel this stuff always seems to make my skin happy, no matter what stage grumpiness it is in.  It doesn’t burn when its dry, and it soothes my redness and breakouts.  Also, because it is so mild, I never have to worry about getting it too close to my eyes.
  2.  Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream
    This light coverage BB cream is just enough to even out my skin, and give it a little sun protection without looking and feeling like I have makeup on.  It also comes in dry and combo skin formulas, which means I can adjust depending on my skin’s mood that day!
  3. Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation
    Perfection in a bottle. I really only wear foundation about once a week, but this stuff covers well, never makes my skin angry, and stays where you put it.
  4. e.l.f. Baked Blush
    Their peachy colored highlighter is my every day blush.  It has just enough shine to make my glow, without looking glittery.  It also works great on my fair skin.  P.S. the lightest shade is also my every day highlighter!
  5.  L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss
    This may not have the staying color of a more expensive matte lipstick, but it has a great color payoff, and does stay in place fairly well!  At half the cost of my more pricier lip colors, its a great way to try out that new color trend, without breaking the bank.

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OOTD: Wearable Sleepwear

21 Monday Mar 2016

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2016, bashion blogger, boudior, fahsion trends, fashion, fashion blog, flat mules, how to, how to wear, lingerie, mules, pinstripes, satin, satin shirt, shoe trends, sleep wear, sleepwear, spring, street lingerie, style, summer, trends

So, we have all seen the boudoir trend.  How is it that a gorgeous taller-than-my-boyfrined model can make it look sleek, and elegant, anyway?  Its an amazing look, but also hard to balance and not look like you just rolled out of bed.  Here is one take on this trend from us to help ease you into this fashion trend!

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A pinstriped satin sleep shirt is classic night wear.  While its currently street worthy paired with its matching bottoms, if that look is a little two much for you, try pairing it with a cuffed pair of white straight leg jeans.  They look fresh and clean, and give contrast to the I-woke-up-like-this top.  Pair it with another huge trend for the year–mules, and leave the heels at home, and keep your hair loose, wild and way. Think less sultry, and more I always look this good.




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How to Live a Stylish Life in Today’s Crazy World

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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app, be more organized, be more stylish, closet, fashion blog, how to, Life, mint, money, organize, plan, style, stylebook, stylish, tips

There never seems to be enough time for life these days.  We are always being pulled in a million different directions.  With everything we have to do in life, its amazing any of us have any story of stylish life!  So here are my tips for how try to keep my life as stylish as possible!

  1. Keep a List
    There is nothing stylish about forgetting things. Its also a relief to get things off your mind, and it can certainly help you sleep better!  Find something that works for you.  Keep a journal of notes, a list on your smartphone.  What works for me?  I have a sheet of paper marked with days of the week.  Its small enough to fold up and keep with me everywhere and I still get the satisfaction of crossing things off.  
  2. Plan ahead
    Pretty much everything is easier if you do a little planning. Have a rough idea of your day, have a few meals planned out that you know you have the ingredients for.
  3. Organize your Outfits
    Plan out your outfits the night before, or even at the start of the week.  Whatever works for you.  Really  want to be organized?  Try the Stylebook Closet App,  Which will let you keep an organized database of your clothes and outfits.
  4. Have a few “Go To” things
    For those days when you just can’t make it happen.  Have a few go to outfits (for me its a wear anywhere dress and ankle boots), a go to lunch for when you just can’t (umm, microwaveable edamame anyone?).
  5. Know your staples.
    Have a few staples that you almost always include daily.  I always wear lipstick, and its almost always red, to the point where I have a tube in almost ever bag I own.  I normally have a pair of heels on.  I never leave the house with out a splash of my Dolce & Gabanna The One perfume. It takes some of the guess work out of my morning.
  6. Avoid getting Hangry.
    Lets face it, there is nothing stylish about loosing your cool.  Avoid that hangry vibe by keeping a stash of healthy snacks around.  For me, its raw almonds and a Larabar.  While you are at it, keep water around too.  There is almost nothing better you can do for your health!  
  7.  Manage your Money
    Stylish Two advocates living a stylish life, in every aspect of the word.  As challenging, and frustrating as managing your money can be these days, learn the basics. Life living within your means.  I am a huge a fan of the Mint App.  It lets you keep tract of everything from your bank accounts, credit cards to your student loans and mortgage.  You can also set up a budget, and get alerts when you start overspending (Wait, I shouldn’t have bought that last pair of Manolo’s….)

I hope these tips help you to live a more stylish life everyday!

 

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OOTD: Pleated Skirt and a Graphic Sweater

14 Monday Mar 2016

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2016, 2016 trends, ankle boots, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, fashion trends, graphic patern, graphic sweater, how to wear, ideas, inspiration, mini skirt, navy, pattern, pleated shirt, pleats, spring trends, suede, trends

Pleats started to step into the spot light last fall, and they continue to make their way into the spring.  Leave the wide car wash pleats behind, and choose a more narrow pleat in a lighter fabric for spring.

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How to Care for Your Leather

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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bags, clean, clean leater, fashion, how to, leather care, purse, shoes

If you follow StylishTwo on Instagram, you may have noticed that fashion isn’t my (S) first love.  It’s horses.  I grew up in a barn, far from the world of Chanel, Gucci, and Coach.  One thing that I learned during my hours in the saddle that has served me well, how to care for my leather.

I learned long, long, ago that if you care well for you leather, it will last you a lifetime.  Literally.  I have a saddle from the 70’s that is still beautiful.  So how can you care for your leather bags and shoes so that they can last as long as my beloved saddle?

  1. Clean with the right products.
    Use a mild soap that will not strip the leather.  Skip all those fancy high priced ones, most of extra ingredients that strip or seal the leather.  What I use? Castile soap.  I like Kirk’s, because its mild, has minimal ingredients, and its so inexpensive.  You can often times buy it at your local store.
    Use a damp washcloth on the soap, and then gently scrub the leather.
  2. Condition.
    This stage you have to be careful with.  Leather will easily stain and turn dark.  Conditioning your leather will keep it soft and strong.  You can use something as simple as olive oil, or buy a leather conditioner, which maybe less likely to stain.  Always test a small area, to see if it stains and wait 24hrs before conditioning the rest.
  3. Protect
    The long forgotten step, and often times not necessary.  Glycerin seals the leather, protecting it from the elements.  It also gives it a nice shine!  Its a good idea for shoes to help protect them from all the wear and tear from use.  It should always be used as a last step.  Placing conditioner on over it will make a mess and not actually do your leather any good!

Please note that this is for leather, not suede!  Suede is a different thing and needs to be treated much more delicately.

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OOTD: Bell Sleeves and OTK Boots

07 Monday Mar 2016

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2016, bell sleeve, dress, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, how to wear, mixing patterns, mixing prints, navy boots, otk, over the knee, style, trends, vintage dress, winter trends

Over the Knee booths are one of my favorite things this winter.  Why?  Because suddenly my large collection of mini dresses are far more wearable!  This year I am in love with these navy suede boots, which seem to just go with everything.

Another trend I am currently loving?  Bell sleeves.  Its a blast from the past that when paired with more modern accessories can seem fresh and new.

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I love this vintage bell sleeve dress, and I also love mixing patterns with a great printed bag!

 

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DIY Fashion Trends: Frayed Jeans

03 Thursday Mar 2016

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2016, denim, destroyed demin, fashin trends, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, frayed, frayed jeans, fringe, jeans, spring, style, trends, winter trends

As you noticed from my outfit earlier this week, I am loving the cropped denim and ankle boots trend.  You may have also noticed that cropped jeans with very frayed hems are a raging trend as well!  Want to try this trend without breaking your budget?  Turns out it is super easy! Here’s how!

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