Happy Thursday everyone! Crop tops are always something that I never used to wear. I always I felt weird showing off my stomach especially when I was going out at night, but I have recently found some crop tops that still cover the majority of your stomach. This amazing navy crop top is not only off the shoulders which was all the rage this season but it covers my stomach enough so it doesn’t show off too much skin. It looks great with a great pair of denim shorts or high waisted jeans. This top is from Bloomingdales in the Aqua section and it was part of the 100% Bloomingdale’s collection. When looking for crop tops, if you are like me, look for ones that are flowy or even may have a tie in the front. It will make you less self-conscious if your stomach is showing too much but also for some people it makes you look thinner. I have also seen a lot of fellow shoppers who have been purchasing tops sometimes in a size smaller than they normally would and then it fits them as a crop top! Who knew if you went one size down in some shirts you can make it a crop top without it being intended for that? Just remember when buying a crop top you have to feel comfortable in it so don’t just buy it because you think you will wear it to the beach sometime. You want to be able to wear it for multiple looks for it to be worth your money. It may be the first day of Fall, but its still warm outside so go and wear a crop top while its still warm outside before the fall weather really starts to hit us. Hope you all enjoy it!
Hair Color Anonymous
Here is a little secret about me: I am a natural brunette, not just any brunette, but a dark haired brunette. Now that is something that surprises most people after meeting me because the majority of my life I have had some sort of blonde coloring in it, but to their disbelief I am a natural dark haired brunette. I have done every color you can think of…blonde highlights, all over brown, honey brown, ombre, platinum blonde, honey blonde, and even grey. Yes I did try the grey trend on my hair for one month, but for anyone wanting to try this it does not stay in your hair very long even when using purple hair shampoo. Purple hair shampoo is what I was told to use to keep the grey in longer, but it faded very quickly. Despite trying various colors, , I always seem to go back to the ombre hair color. The benefit of the ombre is that since my hair is so dark naturally even when it grows out you can’t really tell, it still looks great.. hen I had all the blonde highlights or even the platinum blonde I would have to get my hair colored more often because my roots would show, but with ombre they don’t so the upkeep is easier and cheaper. When picking a new hair color it’s always best to trust your colorist. Regardless if I may say I want my hair to get this blonde or this color my colorist always tells me what is realistic and what will not kill my hair. Yes, hair always grows back, but as you get older your hair changes and the last thing you want to do is ruin your hair. Take care of it. My biggest suggestion if you get your hair colored as often as I do (I go every 8 weeks) is to ask for a conditioning treatment before you leave the hair salon.
Faux Fur Vest
Although my calendar says it is already spring, , NYC is telling me otherwise! . When going out it’s hard to stay warm and cute at the same time, but if you are looking for a great piece to add into your wardrobe you may want to consider a black faux fur vest. I found my faux fur vest at Bloomingdales in the Aqua section years ago in Miami and I finally have a reason to wear it. It originally had a zipper on it, but I had my tailor take it out because I knew I would never zip it up. That is another trick I have learned over the years. If you find a vest that you love but don’t love a small detail on it then take it to your local tailor and see how much it will be to fix it. It was very inexpensive for my tailor to take out the zipper so it was well worth. There are different versions of the faux fur vest that come out each season, but when looking for one it’s best to find one with a silk lining as this makes the vest look more expensive than it truly is. I have had my faux fur vest mistaken for real fur multiple times! When pairing a top underneath your vest it’s best to stick with a solid long sleeve shirt or sweater. You do not want anything taking away from your faux fur piece by wearing a bright colored shirt underneath. A black faux fur vest will never go out of style from season to season. The best part of this faux fur vest that I didn’t’ discover until I was purchasing it, was that it had pockets! Pockets in a vest are hard to come by especially in a faux fur vest, so if you find one don’t let it slip through your fingers ☺