Come SALE Away- the look for less (Part 1)

Come SALE Away- the look for less

This first post will be about what to splurge on and  what to save on when it comes to your closet.....my next post will be about the sites and sales that I go to for the look for less. 

I have expensive taste but let's be honest, we have bills, student loans, food, gas, etc.  I love good quality clothing but I rarely pay full price.  Sales and bargain locations are a must.  Many times I will be wearing an outfit and head to toe I spend less than $50-70.

TIPS- it is okay to "splurge" on classics by splurge I mean, these items are going to last a while and they will probably not go out of style for a long long time. 

 

Splurge worthy items include:

- Black Blazer

- Little Black Dress

 

- Great fitting/comfortable pair of jeans (traditional fit)

- a GREAT bra (your boobs and back will thank you...clothes will fit better and you'll feel hot)

- Classic pump (either nude or black, you can wear these with jeans, dresses, skirts, etc)

 

- White button up (pair this with statement jewelry, a jean jacket, lace shorts etc....goes a long way)

- a neutral coat

 

- Jean jacket

- Ballet flat

 

- Pair of equestrian boots (becoming a staple)

 

(**in my opinion these are staples.  You can pair these with dressed up looks and dressed down looks.)

 

 SAVE your Money on Trends- trends comes and go...some we LOVE to say goodbye to BUT if you are curious and want to try out looks SAVE on these items.

Pinch pennies on:

- Leather details - shorts, shirts, dresses

- Fringe- it comes and goes but it doesn't last long

 

- Sequins- yes, I love the bling bling too but this is a trend in my eyes, not a classic (except for NYE of course).

- LARGE statement jewelry- these can be costly...find the look for less and build your costume jewelry collection

 

- Cut outs- in dresses, tops, even pants

 

- Crop tops- self explanatory

 

(**You get the idea) 

That's Tricky- Make-up Tips

Time consuming makeup application is not always ideal, let's be honest...we are often times rushing rushing rushing. 

Here are a few tips that make my makeup stay put all night and some of the tricks I use to make sure that the application is quick and easy. 

1.  EYES

• Brows 
• First start with the shape that you like.  Even if you dont have time but for mascara and brows it will MAKE A BIG IMPACT. 

•  This is how you will basically shape the brows if you have sparce spots FILL THEM in with eyeshadow or a brow pencil.
• STAYING POWER, you can set them with hairspray on a wand brush if you don't have brow gel. 
• Brows are sisters not twins so don't worry about them not being perfectly matched.  They are the framing of the face and eyes so give them a little TLC =)
• Lids
• PRIME PRIME PRIME PRIME, this will be a base to get your eyeshadows true color as well as helping the eyeshadow stay all day/night without creasing (most times). Below you will see E.L.F's eye primer $1, holla!!

• If you just use concealer to get your lids ready for shadow, that is fine but try not to do it with your fingers.  It will transfer oils from your fingers and cause creasing.
• EYELINER TRICK***- Use scotch tape to make that sexy cat eye in a fraction of the time, little strokes help with the application as well as a short applicator to help you control the brush

• Mascara is a beautiful thing, falsies aren't alway that comfortable so using DIFFERENT kinds of mascaras may help you achieve the fake lash look.  i.e. one lengthening and one volume....BOOM, perfect lashes. 
• Heat up your lash curler- helps maintain the curl and lasts longer =)
• Wiggle the product in....amazing results
• More than one pass of the brush to build product up.

2.  FACE- AKA Money Maker

• PRIME PRIME PRIME PRIME, your skin will thank you.  Your makeup will GLIDE on and many primers have minerals that are healthy for your skin....yay Vitamins!!! (Shown is E.L.F's face primer for $3-6 at Target)

 

 

• Pat on foundation for FULL coverage and swipe for minimal coverage
• Do concealer is a V formation under the eye instead of straight.  This will highlight your eyes, lift the eye, as well as draw attention up....WHO DOES NOT WANT THAT?!
• Many women stay away for powder but if you have oily skin powder will help your skin stay matte and will absorb oil.  Powder also keeps your makeup from shifting around AKA disappearing
• LAST STEP- SET SET SET SET SET, like volleyball....you need a good set to kill it.  This is also true of killer makeup a setting spray or hairspray mist will help your makeup stay all day/night long.  It also will help hydrate your skin as well as providing you with vitamins.....Who wants glowy skin without makeup?? This will help. 
  
 

 

 

I hope that you found some of these tricks helpful. I use E.L.F. products and honestly, I haven't been disappointed yet.  Fast, easy, long lasting makeup on the move. 

 

Work it, Ladies =)  Enjoy!