Saturday is Girl's Day.

Yesterday my mom and I got to spend several hours doing girly things together, starting with hair and makeup. For some reason, it can start to feel like a chore to do it myself every morning. So, when my mom or a friend decides to make me over, I'm more than happy to oblige. And I'm also reminded me why I put effort into my appearance in the first place...
 

Because it's fun. Because it makes me feel like a teenage girl. Because it helps me see how I am becoming a woman. It's a confidence boost and a pick-me-up, and while it's certainly not the end-all-be-all of life, I love that I get to do it. It's also nice to think that one day, if/when I have a daughter, I'll get to show her how to put on mascara for the first time... how to curl her hair without creasing it... and how to how to shop and have fun without spending a fortune.

But even if that never happens, I'm so thankful that I have shared those experiences with my mom. In a world desperately in need of female role models, she is mine. Not every girl is so lucky, and I'm learning to never take her for granted.

xoxo,
Ireland

We All Wanna Be Somebody // Outfit Post

 Hey guys! It's been a while since I've done an outfit post, which is too bad because they are a lot of fun. Plus, I really love this look-- the sleeveless sweater has a very classic feel, but there are some sporty-cool influences in there too.

I cuffed my skinnies to show off these great black heels. They have a similar athletic-inspired edge as the sweater, which totally pulls the look together. And as always, I kept my accessories to a minimum-- just two silver rings. Coco Chanel's notorious quote about always taking off one thing before you leave the house... well, I think she had a point. The focus should be on you more than it is on your outfit!

So, I have a question: Do you think nail polish should be considered an accessory or a cosmetic? I think it's a bit of both. For this look, my toes are black and my nails are red, and I think it really adds to the overall look. 

I'm not as into hair/makeup as much as fashion, but they definitely go hand in hand. For this look, I straightened my hair (although as you can tell, I didn't get all the wave out) and emphasized my eyes by lining them in the same shade of blue.

 

Here's a quick how-to: BB cream all over face and neck. Light pink blush from the apples of cheeks to the temples. Nude eyeshadow all over the eye. Bronze/brown shadow all over lid. Navy eyeliner on top lid and waterline. Mascara on top and bottom lashes. Soft red eyeliner, lip balm, subtle lipstick.

 

Sorry for the quality in these pictures... we took them with an iPhone and the lighting wasn't great. But other than that, I really like these shots! What do you think? 

 

xoxo,

Ireland

 

Outfit Credits:

Sleeveless sweater: dressbarn, borrowed

Skinnies: Aeropostale

Heels: Colin Stuart, thrifted
Skinny ring: ?
Silver ring w/ red stone: Dressing Your Truth (Type 4 section)
Belt (not pictured): ?, borrowed

Title Credit: "Be Somebody" by Thousand Foot Crutch