On the way seafoam moves

With summer around the corner I’ve been prepping my skin for the sun soaked days ahead. Surf and sand, hot tub nights, the dreaded sunburn and cocktails here and there will take a toll. And with all the excitement the warmer months tend to invite—parties, barbecues, beach days and endless fun to be had—taking time to pamper your skin goes out the window. However I have found that spending a quick 5 minutes on your skin every day is ten times better than having to spend loads of time treating and stressing over problem skin. So wherever your adventures take you this summer remember these 5 easy basics you can accomplish in 5 minutes: 

First and foremost make sure to cleanse your face morning and night. Find the right products for your skin

Sunscreen, makeup and sweat can bring on some pesky problem skin. Exfoliating daily and using a toner will keep acne at bay. An extra 5 minutes of attention each day is a lot easier than having to cover up unfavorable skin issues. 

Lastly go the extra mile once a week and do a mud mask for a deep pore cleanse. 

TULLE SKIRT

I've pretty much had a crush on all the tulle skirts I've been seeing online for quite sometime .They are 
just so flirty and fun, and I love seeing them worn with a casual t-shirt and a leather moto jacket for a twist on the fancy vibe they usually have. I've seen a few pretty ones while shopping, but they are always way more money than I'm willing to spend. So I thought it was a good chance to get back into making clothing items from scratch (sounds scary, right?). I used to actually make a lot more items from nothing when I was in high school, but since then there's been a pretty long drought of that sort of thing. This project seemed like a good one to get back in the saddle for. Plus, making it myself was so much less expensive. and I was able to customize the length and layers to really make it fit the way I wanted it to. Isn't it look yum ? 

Heart eyes

The past couple of weeks I found myself in an inspirational-rut. It seemed no social media outlet was going to save me, no matter how many times I pinned or how many instagram rabbit holes I stumbled upon. From my mood to my motivation I was just plain bored. Then came a few meetings in the Churth , which I hauled myself to kicking and screaming. About 30 minutes into the drive I realized it was exactly what I needed. Time to clear my head, zone out and listen to music, which i had completely neglected as one of the best ways to restart the engines. I came home feeling like I had turned the page to a fresh start. So here’s the question, what songs do you listen to when you’re in need of a little inspiration? 

I never wave bye bye

I give myself a hard time when I reach for the same things in my wardrobe all the time. But why fight a good thing if it’s working right? There’s just no getting away from denim in my world. I wear it day in and day out. It’s the one thing I rely on (a lot) and sometimes have to force myself not to wear. The no-jeans kind of weather we’ve been having lately has made me realize that my addiction is real. I’ve been stumped and dangry (denim angry) without my mild, coastal 70’s temps. The tomboy inside of me has been kicking and screaming while wearing sundresses and skirts. Enter the perfect denim dress ..simple, short and collared. Just about the most perfect summer-to-fall piece I have yet to find.

Dungarees...who's doesn't love it?

The perfect denim dungarees: I got it!

I've tried lots of different combo's, and everything just seems to fit.

Do or don't

I used to be afraid. Afraid of people criticising my style, afraid of people judging my body, just afraid. I used to look at the model-esq bloggers flooding the internet and think ‘what right do I have to put photos of myself on the internet as if people are interested.’ This kind of ingrained fear that comes from decades of subliminal body shaming by conventional . When I remember why I do this, it makes it so much easier to post a photo of myself in and think, ‘yeah, I’ll wear my husband shirt , Ellery crop top , Asos jeans who cares if it’s not figure hugging or minimising!’ 

Do you sometimes feel this way?

A Ways to Wear a Men's Shirt

 The only piece you need: a button-down from the closet of any of the super-special men in your life. Colour and pattern don't really matter; go for whatever looks good to you

Step 1: Take a Basic Men's Button-Down

Borrow from your dad, boyfriend, brother — whoever! Just make sure the shirt is clean  

Step 2: Slide It On

Slide on the shirt like you would a normal button-down, but instead of putting your hands in the sleeves, pull them all the way through the neck hole so that the entire shirt is around your 

Step 3: Button It Up

Grab the sleeves and wrap them around the front of your torso. Then, take the excess sleeve and tie it into a bow just under your bust. Make sure the sleeves are pulled tightly so the fit is snug.

Step 4: Tie the Sleeve

Grab the sleeves and wrap them around the front of your torso. Then, take the excess sleeve and tie it into a bow just under your bust. Make sure the sleeves are pulled tightly so the fit is snug.

Step 5: Make Sure It's Secur

Once tied tight, your top should feel secure (not slippery) give it one last check and you're good to go!