Like it or not, summer is comming in Brazil (and out of here, it is still going on). It’s always a good idea to think about what we need to face the most hot temperatures, in terms of fashion and beauty, in order to optimize our closet and nécessaire. 

I know we’re living in hard times in terms of money, so we have to look forward saving it, however, here is my checklist with things I already have and I indicate and somethings I would like to buy, if I can afford it.

• FASHION

1- Patches are trendy since winter, but I’ve never got any of it, so I’ll save some money to buy and use it on Summer. After all, denim is a texture use can make use of all over the year, even on summer.

2- Mirrored sunglasses might divide opinions: there are those who love it, and those who hate it. I am in the first group, and I believe they are everything to do with the hot season. I’ve already have ones and I’m sure they’ll make part of my outfits. 

3- Lots of bracelets! Nothing is better to improve our summer outfit than accessories, once we are forced, by the hight temperatures, to dress less clothes. 

4- Light colors are trendy for 2016 and might stay trendy for 2017, even on Summer. If you are not so fan of neon tones, try the lighter ones – they are fashion and trendy even on swimsuits. I am really considering to try one.

5- It looks like a swimsuit but is a dressing piece (here in Brazil we call it ‘body‘). It is versatile, simple and valorizes female silhouette a lot. 

• BEAUTY

1- Lip balms are the black dress of our nécessaires: we must have one all over the year. This one I’m currently using is from Maybelline, but any one that has Sun protection and hydrating factor is welcome. 

2- CC Cream is another great beauty product for we to have. In this moment I am using one from Boujoirs I’ve bought in London but when it finishes I’ll probably try this other one from Make B., that is composed by anti-aging and anti-oxidant factors and many other benefits. 

3- This week I’ve bought and tested this Bepantol hair spray and what a miracle product! My hair lace front wigs became stronger, shiner and has stopped dropping. This is how you use it: sprinkle a little bit of Bepantol in your hair, after shower, when it is still wet. Then wait it to dry or dry your hair yourself.

4- Another miracle product is this wax for nails and cuticles, which I’ve talked about on my Snapchat and Instastories. I don’t know if it sells forward – but maybe there are another brands that fabricates this kind of thing – but it is great to getting your nails harder and stop growing cuticles. Since I’ve started to get my nails done my myself, I’m using it and loving it!

5- I love lipsticks, specially the dark ones. But lately I’ve been adopting the theory of “less is more”, so the lighter ones are calling my attention. This is a variation of the Snob, from MAC, and a color of lipstick I don’t have, so I’m looking forward to buy one.

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Like it? So do you checklist and get prepared for the Summer!

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I don’t know about you, but to me, comfort is my first word when I am choosing an outfit lately – more than style, most of times. If we can conciliate both it is great, of course. If you agree with me, probably you also think that comfort must start from our foots!

For those who go to many events, like me, walk a lot in work time and don’t like to feel uncomfortable, here is my personal list with three types of shoes that are very trendy from now until the next seasons, for you to invest.

1- SNEAKERS

It’s not new that sneakers won fashion connotation some seasons ago. There are so many models with many prints and textures that you can use to many occasions, in so many different outfits. I’ve adopted this new style of dressing and, to me, it is indispensable.

2- OXFORDS/BROGUES

Shoes full of history, the oxfords and brogues came from the male closet directly for our shoes, winning big updating  such as platform, for example. You can try to find a pair in jumble sales or still getting your husband/boyfriend’s pair if you both wear the same size.

3- SANDÁLIAS FLAT/SLIDES

There is no deny: Brazil and some other countries with tropical weather takes us to use more fresh and aired shoes. Besides I am an incurable boot lover, I have to admit that those kind of shoes must have some space in my closet. Don’t trick yourself: they are updated, fresh and modern – and appear in so many different colors, textures and types for you to love and improve your summer outfit. Also, they are adaptable for many occasions.

Images’ credits: Pinterest.

So which one of those shoes please your eyes the most? Do not forget that if you can’t afford a new pair (besides the will of buying a new one is SO big), try to find it in bazaars, jumble markets or even get that pair you’ve forgotten deep in your closet, from other seasons, and reform it, in order to reuse right now.

MORE: What is the real function of the high heels?

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Some advices about making judgements all the time, about everyone: don’t be that person.

“Find out how to achieve the perfect body”. “Tips to lose weigh in one week”. “Start this new diet to get the perfect body for the Summer”. You’ve probably saw titles like those in famous blogs/pages/websites all over the internet and television. And today I came specially to tell you why you shouldn’t give a damn about that – and why I’ve stopped believing on titles like that.

There is something simple and really special inside us that we forget to practice, most of times: is called love. When you love yourself you create your own opinion about what/who you are without caring about other one’s approvals. As a consequence, we automatically lose our interest in titles like those I’ve showed as examples, in the beginning of this post.  

I know some of you, that read me, will think: “it’s easy for her to say, she is thin”. I’ll tell you something: is NOT easy. Because, most of time, in the past, I’ve cried and punished myself because I wish I was tall and skinny, as a model, something that I am not. I let people punish me too, with their opinions, telling me how many pounds I had to lose and how I should practice to “achieve the perfect body”. I’ve spent lots of moments hating myself in front of the mirror because I’ve won 1 or 2 pounds, something completely unnecessary. I was unhappy with myself, until I figured out that my body was beautiful and perfect the way it was. The way it is. 

It’s not an easy task. But there is a way, that is the self acceptance and the self love. When I’ve found out these two things, after a long time, I’ve started simply ignoring beauty patterns. Because beauty exists when I look in the mirror – and not when media or someone says something. So if you feel the way I felt, it is time to change. Here, I’ll give you 10 reasons for you to left this self criticism behind and starting love your body the way it is.

1. Your body is your temple; love it and you’ll feel much more motivated to take care of it, making it healthier the way it should be;

2. Beauty is something relative and not a pattern. What is beautiful to me is not for other people, so: find the beauty on you!

3. Other’s opinions are rarely given based on our own reality and you, definitely, DON’T need it;

4. Lembre-se: você é linda exatamente da forma como é! Aproveite o que tem de melhor, para enfatizar para o mundo e mostre essa beleza a ele.

5. Remember that self-confidence borns inside us, from the inside to the outside. Feel confident about what you are and extern opinions won’t ever disturb you again; it works like a strong wall you build, little by little, inside you.

6. Stop trying to be someone else and start trying to be yourself: unique, special and wonderful the way only you can be;

7. Age, ideal weigh and perfect skin are frivolous factors that shouldn’t be measured by your self evaluation. YOU are the only one who needs to approve what is perfect on you or not – and you should ALWAYS approve yourself;

8. To love yourself the way you are doesn’t mean you don’t need to improve things – according to what YOU think you should get improved. However, don’t be so hard to yourself;

9. “To love yourself no matter what” is the first command of the self esteem and self confidence. Practice it!

10. IGNORE completely other people’s comments and critics about something you should be: it doesn’t interest you and you don’t need it to decide IF you need to improve something on you. Your own opinion is the first one and only one that matters.

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Notice that I am not emphasizing arrogance or egocentricity here. What I am saying is that you must exercize self love and self esteem to survive in this cruel world that impose us beauty patterns all the time. I know what I’ve passed through and I know what friends of mine pass, too. 

It’s time to end this self hating and start to look in the mirror more gently. Your body is ideal the way it is. Take care of it like this! Deal?

Xx and see you in the next post!

When I started getting interested in fashion, one of the main doubts I’ve had was how to match different colors. It is truth that, in terms of wearing, we only can figure out what we really like in practice. But, if we have some inspirations to use as a start, is much more easier. 

That’s why today I’ve decided to make a big resume of some colors’ matching I think can work in practice and I’m showing all of them here for you to give a try. Choose your favorite combinations and start using them!

BROWN = YELLOW, BEIGE, ORANGE AND KHAKI 

One of the neutral colors – that most of people criticize -, brown can make part of lots of great matchings with vibrant tones. Try yellow, orange and dark yellow to begin. 

BLACK = WHITE, SALMON, DARK BLUE AND GREY TONES 

Black is loved for most of people – at least it’s for me – and also can be used in lots of combinations. Black is like white: matches every color. Here I gave some options of colors I like to match with it, and I’ve included dark blue to prove that black can also match other dark colors – differently of what some people think. Give a try!

If you think your outfit is too serious with all dark colors, try some casual piece of clothes to make it more funny.

WHITE = BLACK, OFF WHITE, DARK GREY, TONES OF BROWN

Universally neutral, white works like a background for you to match whatever you want, in terms of clothes, accessories, prints, etc. The thing is: as white is really versatile, most of people start thinking about vibrant colors to match it and forget that it works really good with other neutral tones such as off white, grey and brown. Here is a tip!

PINK = SURTONS, DARK BLUE, DARK RED, BURGUNDY, RED

Who remembers Quartz Pink, one of the trendy colors for this season? It is more versatile than we think. Besides surtons, an option every color has in terms of matching, it can be combined to dark and vibrant colors. 

BLUE = SURTONS, OFF WHITE, BEIGE, DARK YELLOW, DARK GREEN, TONES OF GREY

Light blue, as the serendipity, also trendy for 2016, is another tone more versatile than we think, and can be matched to lots of colors besides its surtons. What do you think of yellow, dark yellow or dark green to begin?

Image credits: Pinterest.

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Those were some ideas of colors matching you can exercize in your day by day in any temperature or season. Like it?

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