Exciting News!

I have officially moved my blog over to SprinkleofStyle.wordpress.com! Go check it out! There are still the same posts up and I really love the new look

Love always, 

Andie

Fashion Haul!

Quick Tips: Dry Skin

What do you think of when someone says "winter"? Sweaters? The holidays? How about dry skin?

Exposure to the elements in the winter can really damage your skin so you have to take precautionary measures to protect yourself.

1. Moisturize! Probably the most obvious one. I like the Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion, it's huge and inexpensive.

2. Use sunscreen. Even if it's cloudy, UV rays still penetrate the clouds and wreak havoc on skin. I like the Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunscreen, no oily residue!

3. Apply lip balm. There's nothing worse than bumping into a cute guy and trying to talk to him through chapped lips. I like the EOS lip balm, it's adorable!

Thanks for reading!

Love always,

Andie

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Scarf Heaven

An essential piece for winter...the scarf! They come in so many shapes, patterns, and colors it's hard to pick the perfect one.

Tips For Healthy Skin

Having healthy and clear skin always puts me in a better mood, but sadly I don't always have it. 

Get Healthy!

 You may be wondering why I'm doing health posts now on a fashion blog, but I believe that the one accessory anyone can rock is a healthy body. And, of course, a healthy body leads to a healthy heart.

Contrary to popular belief, being healthy does not mean you have to be skinny.

Life's Too Short For Boring Clothes

Let's kick it into high gear with some really exciting pairs of pants, probably my favorite piece of clothing.

Sweater Weather

There's not many things that sound better to me than curling up on the couch with a nice cup of tea watching a marathon of my favorite classic Disney movies on a cold day. 

My Current Shoe Love

So last week I went to Famous Footwear, Macy's, and Payless in search of the perfect pair of wedges. I had some pretty specific standards and finally found my sole mate at Ross!

Welcome to the Dark Side

One of my favorite things about fall is dark lipstick. Sure you can wear this anytime you want, but I think it's just the pureness of the snow that perfectly contrasts with the darkness of the lips.

Say Yes to Moisturizer!

With the chilly winter winds rolling in, your skin can receive quite the beating, so stock up on moisturizer! Which are my favorite? Find out after the jump...

Celebrity Fashion: Carly Rae Jepsen

Not just known for her catchy and a little overplayed single "Call Me Maybe", Carly Rae Jepsen also knows how to rock her own style anywhere she goes. Find out which outfits of hers I love after the jump...

Splurge or Steal? Shoes Edition

"Retail therapy" It's like a drug. Which shoe dupes can pass for the real thing? Find out after the jump...

Edgy-Chic

Accessories can give your outfit an entirely new feel, and they say a lot about your sense of style...

Celebrity Fashion: Ariana Grande

Cute and girly are two words I think of when someone mentions Ariana Grande...because she is!

Celebrity Fashion: Katy Perry

Although she's known for her crazy candy-themed music videos and outrageous stage looks, when she's on the red carpet or the street, Katy Perry's outfits can really turn some heads. Find out what my favorite of her outfits are after the jump...

Loving Leather

Whether it's jackets, bags, or pants, leather is yet another one of this season's hottest looks.

Beauty Do's and Don'ts #2

And now for the second installment of my do's and don'ts, hopefully you thought the first was up to par, because this time it's all about the eyes and lips.

Wine is the New Black

Wine, not just a little something to help you unwind after a long day, it's one of the hottest colors this season!

Bloglovin'

Hey guys, so I started using Bloglovin' a few weeks ago and let me tell you, it is super helpful.

Beauty Do's and Don'ts #1

Looootttssss of beauty faux pas that everyone does but doesn't admit to, including me, I mean come one we're only human! I do a lot of these things on a daily basis but I've been trying really hard lately to curve my bad habits. Some people think of them like committing a crime, gosh. Anyway, hopefully these tips will help!

About Me

Hello there my lovely readers!

My name is Andie, I'm 17 years old, and I live in the beautiful state of Hawaii

You can look forward to fashion, beauty, and the occasional health post

I love all things cute :)

Splurge or Steal? Hair Edition

We all love achieving that perfect 'do, but sometimes it just costs way too much. Hopefully these products will help you create stunning looks especially if you're on a budget like me!

OOTW: My Little Vacation

I recently took a little trip up to Seattle to look at some colleges and let me tell you, it was freezing! I've been there before, but only in the summertime and even though it's only September, it was pretty cold! I had a great time and the shopping was awesome! (I'll do a haul post later). There was a storm and the weatherman said it was the worst one since last year, lucky me. But on the bright side, I got to dress all nice and cozy :)

Here we go! Outfits of the week:

Outfit #1

Jacket: Forever 21

Scarf: Pac Sun

Jeans: Old Navy

Outfit #2

Jacket: Forever 21

Jeans: Forever 21

Outfit #3

Shirt: American Eagle

Jacket: Macy's

Jeans: Forever 21

Outfit #4

Jacket: Forever 21

Shirt: Aeropostale

Jeans: Old Navy

And a closer look at my boots

These are pretty comfy but for long distances (which I did a lot of) they weren't the best.

Thanks for reading!

Love always,

Andie

Splurge or Steal? Beauty Edition

Now, we all see people raving about those top of the line products, but are they really worth it? If you don't want to invest in something you're not too sure about, I can help you find some similar products for a fraction of the price!

 

Splurge: Naked 2 Palette
Very nice neutral colors, $50 at Sephora
Steal: Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow
My go-to palette, $6 from CVS

vs.

 

Splurge: Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain Lipstick
I've read amazing reviews about this lipstick. I've never actually tried it and probably won't, seeing as it's $49.50 at Sephora
Steal: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick
The color payoff is phenomenal with this lipstick, and at $7.50 from Walmart, how can you go wrong?

vs.

Splurge: MAC ProLongwear Foundation
I don't know about you, but to me, $31 is a lot to spend on foundation.
Steal: Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation
Good coverage and light texture, all for $12 at Walmart

vs.

Thanks for reading!
Love always,
Andie

DIY: Salvage Old Lip Gloss

You know that lip gloss that's just sitting in your makeup box that you love but don't use? Or maybe you've used all you can, but what the brush can't reach on the sides. Well it's probably all dried up, and you're going to want to revive it. And you can! With this simple process.

 

1. Gather up all the glosses you want to revive.
(with this process you can do more than one at a time)

 

2. Get a cup of warmish hot water, not boiling though, just warm enough to melt the product.

 

3. Place the glosses into the cup and wait for about 20 mins.

 

Take them out and you should have regular looking lipglosses again!

 

Thanks for reading!

Love always,

Andie

Falling for Fall Fashion

With the reveal of fall fashion trends at NY Fashion Week recently, I thought it would be fun to try out some new trends. Some of these have been around for a while, but are making a definite comeback. 

Leather will keep you warm and looking fierce this season. 

Burgundy/Wine colored pieces provide you with a rich and earthy color palette. 

Another great fall color is army/olive green. I have a pair of jeans this color, so maybe I'll do a styling post :)

The weather's getting colder so it's time for the sweaters to start making appearances.

Last, and my favorite by far...high heeled ankle booties! You may already know that these Jeffrey Campbell Taupe Litas are my dream shoes. 

Thanks for reading!

Love always,

Andie

My Fall Shoe Must Haves

It's time to trade in those flip flops for boots and bikinis for scarves, because fall is here! One of my favorite parts about fall is finally getting to wear my boots again without feeling like my feet are melting. These shoes are going to be some of what I have in my closet, and some that are on my wish list.

 

1. Brown Leather Boots, Madden Girl

 

 

 

2. Gray Studded Ankle Booties, Material Girl

 

 

 

3. Black Leather Riding Boots

 

 

 

4. Taupe Suede Litas, Jeffrey Campbell (wish list)

Again with the Litas, I know. I just can't get enough of these!

These are either going to be a hit or miss for you guys, but I absolutely adore them.

 

 

Thanks for reading! Leave a comment down below abut what your essential fall shoes are!

Love always,

Andie

DIY Lip Scub

Fall is here and winter is just around the corner and that means cozy clothes, new makeup collections, and yes, chapped lips. The cold and brutal winds just love drying out our lips and we will not stand for it! We must fight back and exfoliate and moisturize! This DIY lip scrub is super easy to make and it also tastes amazing!

What you'll need:

2 tsp. Sugar (white or brown)

1/2 tsp. Honey

1 tsp. Olive Oil

1/4 tsp. Vanilla

A Small Mixing Bowl

A Spoon for Mixing

A Small Container

Step 1: Mix together the honey and oil in the bowl

Step 2: Add the sugar

Step 3: Mix in the Vanilla

Step 4: Spoon the scrub into the container

And done! This lip scrub is perfect for the fall and winter time! Just apply a little on your lips, and gently scrub for about 15-20 seconds. Rinse it off and apply a lip balm. Whenever I make this, I always make about 5 times the recipe and give some to my friends as presents!
 

 

Thanks for reading and I hope you take of your lips this fall and winter!
Love always,
Andie (Muah!)

A Sad Story

After 4 faithful years of service, my CHI straightener has retired...or should I say, it broke. My foot caught the wire and it went crashing to the ceramic floor :(

But, instead of crying over it, I took it as the opportunity to seek out some new products! I stumbled across some really good ones on Amazon and picked one out, but I couldn't go for much longer without my straightener, so I went to my local CVS to look for a temporary replacement (I like to straighten my hair every day) and found the Remington Wet 2 Straight Ceramic Flat Iron. I actually saw the same one on Amazon, but now I had it right in front of me with no shipping fees! Yay!

I just bought it today and haven't even opened it yet, but you should stay tuned for a review, maybe in a month or so.

 

Thanks for reading, and if you have any styling products to recommend, please comment!

Love always,

Andie

Korean Fashion

Let me just start by saying that I think Korean women have THE best style. It can be so cute and girly, but at the same time cool and chic. They can pretty much pull of any kind of look, be it leather, lace, or loafers. 

Thanks for reading!

Love always,

Andie