Stuff by greeneyedladyblog featuring michael kors sunglasses
I am very BIG on accessories! I was talking to my sister yesterday and I was talking about this girl I thought is cute but she is missing something. Now when we were talking about her I was telling my sister she’s missing something like lipgloss or something…HA! What difference just a nice gloss or bracelet will add to the person. So in explaining my side I was saying that she had on jewelry so that wasn’t the problem…but I think she missing some makeup. Now if you know my sister, she used to wear makeup daily, but over the past few years her style has toned down a lot. She wears jewelry (wedding ring, Pandora bracelet, Tiffany’s bracelet, a Blue Nile Necklace….and studs)! Now her jewelry isn’t flashy, just some classic pieces…every now and then I can talk her into wearing a bigger pair of earrings, or a statement necklace! She’s always telling me “Carissa, everyone doesn’t wear all that stuff like you on a daily basis” I went on to tell her that if she had a nice gloss on her lips with a little bit of tint it would go a LONG way!
Since being at home I don’t wear makeup daily! Most of the time I only put it on if I am going to see people…like going to Doctors Appointments w/Emma, Bible Study, Dinner with Husband/or Friends, etc. (you get the picture) But occasionally, I do wear it when I am out running errands (depending on the outfit).
But I put together a list of a few items that can add so much to an outfit without over-doing it…
1.Blush
Add a little color to those cheeks
Great way to give yourself some color, and it takes less than 5 minutes to apply
2. Sunglasses
With the right sunglasses you can be fly in anything! Check out the Celebs!
3. Earrings
I NEVER leave home without a pair of earrings! I usually even have a backup pair in my purse just in case I need to change up, or I need to do a quick sprucing up of my outfit. You should have some studs for those effortless days as well as a good pair of hoop earrings!
4. Bracelets
The current trend is the “arm party” throw on a couple of bracelets and go! Or just one bracelet and your arm wont look so bare! I always pair up my Pandora (yes, I love that thing and NEVER leave home with out it) with a couple other bracelets. Don’t spend a ton on bracelets…they can be found everywhere now! Have fun with them; mix colors, patterns, textures…I even mix gold and silver together (don’t knock it till you try it)
I am very BIG on accessories! I was talking to my sister yesterday and I was talking about this girl I thought is cute but she is missing something. Now when we were talking about her I was telling my sister she’s missing something like lipgloss or something…HA! What difference just a nice gloss or bracelet will add to the person. So in explaining my side I was saying that she had on jewelry so that wasn’t the problem…but I think she missing some makeup. Now if you know my sister, she used to wear makeup daily, but over the past few years her style has toned down a lot. She wears jewelry (wedding ring, Pandora bracelet, Tiffany’s bracelet, a Blue Nile Necklace….and studs)! Now her jewelry isn’t flashy, just some classic pieces…every now and then I can talk her into wearing a bigger pair of earrings, or a statement necklace! She’s always telling me “Carissa, everyone doesn’t wear all that stuff like you on a daily basis” I went on to tell her that if she had a nice gloss on her lips with a little bit of tint it would go a LONG way!
Since being at home I don’t wear makeup daily! Most of the time I only put it on if I am going to see people…like going to Doctors Appointments w/Emma, Bible Study, Dinner with Husband/or Friends, etc. (you get the picture) But occasionally, I do wear it when I am out running errands (depending on the outfit).
But I put together a list of a few items that can add so much to an outfit without over-doing it…
1.Blush
Add a little color to those cheeks
Great way to give yourself some color, and it takes less than 5 minutes to apply
2. Sunglasses
With the right sunglasses you can be fly in anything! Check out the Celebs!
3. Earrings
I NEVER leave home without a pair of earrings! I usually even have a backup pair in my purse just in case I need to change up, or I need to do a quick sprucing up of my outfit. You should have some studs for those effortless days as well as a good pair of hoop earrings!
4. Bracelets
The current trend is the “arm party” throw on a couple of bracelets and go! Or just one bracelet and your arm wont look so bare! I always pair up my Pandora (yes, I love that thing and NEVER leave home with out it) with a couple other bracelets. Don’t spend a ton on bracelets…they can be found everywhere now! Have fun with them; mix colors, patterns, textures…I even mix gold and silver together (don’t knock it till you try it)
5. Lipgloss
JESUS!!!! Don’t let me catch you without some lipgloss…even if its clear! Chapped Lips/Dry Lips are a NO GO! I prefer a tint to my lipgloss but I know everyone isn’t like me so at least have on some clear with a great gloss!
6. Eyeshadow
I LOVE eyeshadow! But since I am not working I have cut down on how much I wear it! So for daily purposes, find some cute neutral shades. Lord knows I love a great “smokey eye” but its just not realistic for everyday unless your last name is Kardashian (even they tone it down every once in a while)! I have a palate from Covergirl that I keep in my purse for those times when I need to make up my face quickly!!
I dont use all of these…mainly just the one that has shimmer to it!
7. Mascara
I didn’t add this in the picture above but if all else fails…put on some mascara!
Now I usually wear L’Oreal brands until I started working for MaryKay! I was told this is the best mascara and I was thinking “yeah okay you’re just saying that to get me to buy it” but NO…HANDS DOWN the best mascara around!!!
Basically what I am saying is you dont have to wear all of these things…but sometimes by adding one or two of these items when you are “out and about” you will add so much more to yourself! Especially Moms, often times once we have the child/children together we forget about ourselves…well take that extra 5 minutes and add one of these items to your outfit! Its very easy to lose that sexiness you had prior to having children, however, just adding one or a couple of these items to your day will slowly bring you back!
So what do you think, do you feel better when you have accessories on?
