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Over the last few years I’ve begun traveling extensively. This is in large part due to work, but also because I love exploring our world’s cultures and natural wonders. Traveling doesn’t exclusively mean visiting far off lands, it can be as simple as getting a few states away. No matter how far you go, I believe traveling changes your thinking, behaviors and expectations for the better. As Mark Twain once said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”
Twain was so right – travel opens our eyes, allows us to adapt to change, and most importantly, teaches us to view ourselves and others as global citizens – rising above political and geographical ties to see all humankind as one. I’ve reflected on my own experiences and pulled together seven lessons traveling teaches you that I believe are invaluable.
Fashion is always more fun when there is a meaning behind the symbols adorning the clothing racks. Of course, a lot of people don’t really think of a symbol’s origins in history, but the symbol itself. The evil eye trend is taking off lately (especially in jewelry), and I have to admit, the way designers have turned an ancient curse into a must-have product, is pretty amazing. These pieces look cool, but what they suggest is even more intriguing…
Evil Eye fashion
The term ‘dusty pastel’ has long been used when referring to paint swatches and runway fashion and for the last few seasons you might’ve seen it floating around with spring hair trends too – those subdued lavenders, silvery grays, and powder pink dye jobs on a few daring, pastel loving ladies. In 2015, the trend has become more of an umbrella term than ever before. I like to think of it as a mature take on the pastel obsession that inevitably comes back around every year – less surprising than your Easter color palette, more complex and unique.
Spring Trend Dusty Pastels
Into the sample colors above? Rock the dusty pastel trend in eyes, lips, cheeks and nails to punch up your neutrals or conversely, take bright shades down a notch.
Eyes. Unlike my cosmic candy eye look, you don’t need to combine several different colors for the dusty pastel effect. Simply blend a single purple, pink, blue or green so that it is more dramatic along the lash line but fades out by time you get to the brow bone. You can achieve this by switching from a flat brush to a fluffy eye shadow brush as you blend outward. If the shadow is a little much for you, try simply applying it lightly under your lower lash line instead. Then, apply mascara as usual for a natural eye that has a little dusty color pop.
Lips. Going ‘dusty’ with the lips basically means ignoring most of the standard spring beauty trends, like an orange hued pout or pop of bright pink. Instead, you’ll go lighter than normal with the color, using shades like Bobbi Brown Sandy Nudes for a natural glow or NYX lipstick in Castle for a lilac look.
Hydrated skin is a common topic on my site. That’s because, nourished skin is healthy skin. While enhancing your skin’s radiance requires daily moisturizing, boosting your skin with the occasional mask treatment will amplify your overall flawlessness. And who doesn’t love that!?
DIY Face Sheet Mask
Ah, trends. I’m a big believer in doing what makes you happy, even if it’s not trendy or cool. But if a trend pops up that seems worth a try, I always give it a go! You never know what you’ll fall in love with, especially with fashion. This spring I’ve been seeing a few looks that could take your outfit up a notch, so naturally I’m sharing them with you:
Many, if not all of us, have tried using a product with questionable ingredients to improve our skin at one point or another. There are surprising DIY face masks that might have you second guessing an application, but what makes people squirm more are the bizarre ingredients that make up some of the most effective skin care products on the market. These five skin treatments have had their moment in the spotlight even though they may shock you.