Tuesday Tutorial: How to Fill in Your Eyebrows

I thought I would mix things up a bit today and post a short tutorial I made a few weeks ago on how to fill in your eyebrows! Makeup is a huge hobby of mine, and watching and reading makeup tutorials online is one of my favorite ways to unwind after a long day of work and homework. I'm by no means a professional, but I've had a handful of people ask for an eyebrow tutorial, and decided to get over my camera-shyness and make one. I hope you enjoy it and learn something- let me know if this is something that you like, and I can post more tutorials in the future.




I've also recently revamped my Pinterest and added a ton of new pins with great modest fashion ideas, hair and makeup tutorials and looks, and inspiring quotes for when you need a pick me up. Check it out and follow me there- I'll be posting more soon!

Outfit of the Day: Sailor Stripes

Okay, confession time: I have a thing for nautical-themed outfits. Like, I may or may not own a straight-up sailor dress. And during my after work nap today I might have possibly been dreaming that I was Sailor Moon. I'm not going to confirm or deny any of this of course, because I am an adult woman with an office job and other grown-up things, but I'm just saying: if it became socially acceptable for me to dress like Donald Duck, plus pants, to work tomorrow I definitely would.

Top: Target  Belt: Kohls  Skirt: DownEast

However, since there's a time and a place for everything (and an engineering firm is probably not the time or the place for a dress that would be more at home in a Japanese cartoon than at a receptionist's desk), I find other ways to add nautical details to my outfits. One of the most subtle ways to do this is sailor stripes, which are coincidentally really in style at the moment. There's just something summery and awesome about nautical stripes, even if you're living hours from the nearest coast. I've found six cute navy and white striped modest fashion options for spring, all $60 or under, if you feel like dipping your toes into this trend!

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Modest Moment: Skater Skirts

Skater skirts have been huge for the past year, and it seems like they'll be just as popular for this spring and summer. Known for their fitted waists and swingy bottoms, skater skirts are flattering for just about every build. But so many of them have super-short hemlines, so it can be a little depressing to go searching for them in stores or online if you're trying to dress modestly. Thankfully, I've done the legwork for you and found six adorable, affordably price skater skirts that won't leave you feeling exposed if you enjoy modest fashion!

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Outfit of the Day: Red

Dress: Thredup.com    Scarf: Vintage    Belt: Kohls   Heels: Kohls

This Sunday I decided to pull out my all-time-favorite dress (in exile at the back of my closet since I accidentally spilled candle wax on it at Christmas) and mix it up with an old accessory that hasn't seen the light of day in a few years. I bought this crocheted vintage scarf from Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg seven years ago and it was love at first sight. It was my go-to summer scarf for a long time, but my tastes changed as they are wont to do and it was relegated to my scarf hanger in the meantime. Somehow, after a few years, I couldn't find a way to work it into my outfits anymore, so I just kept to my pashminas or other more easily styled scarves.

I'm glad I took a second glance at it on Sunday morning, though. The brightness of the red dress really brings out the fine weave of the cream lace, and I love the swingy feel of the fringe (supposedly in vogue for FW 2015-2016, according to the fashion week roundups I've been catching up on). It's not very warm in Rexburg right now, but pairing a warm-toned dress with a delicate accessory tricked me into feeling like it was at least April, so I've picked out a few similar yet modest and fashionable pieces if you're fond of this look.

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Outfit of the Day: Working Blue Roses At Work

This is pretty typical of the kind of outfits I wear to work each week- I'm an administrative assistant, so I'm the first face that clients see at my office and I want to look professional, but also still age-appropriate. One of the biggest challenges with dressing for a corporate setting, in my opinion, is that you can fall into a trap of drab colors, boxy cuts, and accessories that read as frumpy instead of tasteful, modest, and fashion forward. I'm still figuring it all out, but I've learned that if I play around with fun details ( like the big, bright floral print on my skirt and the metallic cut-out ballet flats that have become a staple of my wardrobe, no matter how cold it is outside) I can turn even the most conservative of office outfits into something that reads a little less like a worker bee and a little more like myself.

I've collected some tops, skirts, and accessories to help brighten up your workplace look. Pair these with neutral staples and go file those expense reports or answer the phones with a little more spring in your step.

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Dress Fiend

I'm a sucker for dresses- if I'm out clothes shopping, no matter how many dresses I already own, they're one of the first things I'm drawn to. I especially love dresses that I can wear year round, and whose look I can easily switch up with accessories like cardigans, scarves, and tights. I feel like there are tons of cute dresses out there, but so many of them have super short skirts, or no sleeves, or plunging necklines and backs. It can be so frustrating going dress shopping, because I know that I want to cover up my legs, or chest, or arms, a bit more than most fashion designers do. So what's a girl with an eye towards fashion and a heart towards modesty to do?

 I've picked out six dresses that are modest (and affordable- all of them are under $50!) as well as fashion forward. There's a good mix of styles here: floral and breezy, polka-dotted mod, lacy boho, bright jewel tones, and a bold, graphic print. I know these won't cover everyone's taste, but these are good places to start looking if you're in the market for a new daytime dress.

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Adventures in Pattern Mixing

I've been wanting to take risks with my clothing lately (and what is this whole blog if not an experiment in risk taking?), so I decided to take some baby steps into pattern mixing, and this is the result. I wore my beloved graphic fair isle sweater paired with a neutral shirt (light teal to match the blue detail in the sweater) and a black and grey jersey zig-zag striped pencil skirt. Matching a more complex pattern (the fair isle) with a simple pattern (the stripes) in the same colorway is an easy way to start pattern mixing without looking too busy or odd. I got lots of compliments on this outfit when I wore it, and I can't wait to try pattern mixing again! Have you ever considered mixing patterns as a way to refresh your wardrobe and experiment with cute, modest fashion?