Summer Makeup using EcoTools Brushes

Today I'll be sharing the EcoTools Day to Night Brush Set ($16.99) and the Sleek + Shine Finishing Hair Brush ($10.99).

When getting ready, I always do my hair first. For my favorite summer look, I curled my hair with a curling wand and brushed out the tight curls with the Sleek + Shine Finishing Brush. The loose curls are great for the summer. 

In these photos I've applied my foundation and powder to my face. I'm now using the rounded brush to apply blush to my cheekbones in an upward motion.

For those who viewed the previous EcoTool post, you'll noticed I updated a few things in my bedroom. Oh yes, I also an updated hair color! As you can see the color is more evenly distributed and my hair looks healthier. I went to Marie Robinson and got my hair done by Maggie. She's an excellent colorist! 

Next I'm applying a base coat of peach eye shadow with the rounded brush all over my eyelid. 

This Kat Von D is my favorite color palette, lot so rich and pigmented eye shadow, especially for the price! After applying a peach color all over my lip, I apply a darker color to the corner of my lids. I'm using the pointed smudge brush to apply the darker color. 

Then I apply my lip color with the lip liner brush and use the concealer brush to outline my lips for the perfect shaped lips. I typically use the Angled Kabuki Brush to add a warmth all over my face. 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

After Hour Style | Blazer + Shorts

Blazer - Citizen's Mark

Shorts - J.Crew old (similar here)

Cami - J.Crew Factory

Clutch - Clare V.

Sunglasses - Prada

Shoes - Zara (similar save & splurge) 

Necklace - J.Crew

Watch - Nixon (just got this at Nordstrom sale)

Lipstick - MAC Ruby Woo

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

What to Wear to Work | Pink Stripes

Recently, I've been all about the stripes skirts. Last week I wore a similar outfit. Stripes skirts and dresses can give a structured look to any outfit, especially for the office, but the trick is finding stripes that work for your body. Most of us probably know, horizontal stripes can give the illusion of a wider shaper, whereas vertical stripes can give the illusion of a slimmer and taller figure. Again, this all depends on what you're wearing and how it fits your body. I love the fit of this J.Crew skirt, but I'm thinking I'll get it hemmed a few inches. I'll be sure to share the comparison of the lengths. The skirt is no longer available, I snagged it during a clearance sales at the J.Crew store in NYC.

Here are a few more of my favorite stripes skirts for the office. Enjoy and happy Wednesday (just a few more days till the weekend!).

Top - J.Crew 

Skirt - J.Crew sold out (similar style in blue)

Heels - DvF

Bag - Chloé Marcie (on sale here)

Sunglasses - Parda
Watch - Nixon

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Weekend Casual | Off the Shoulder Dress

Dress - Shoptiques
Bag - J.Crew
Bracelet - Coordinates Collection (similar here) 
Heels - Forever21 old (similar here)

Sunglasses - Prada (similar here)
Hat - J.Crew (similar here)

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

What to Wear to Work | Chevon Skirt

 This pop over top is part of the J. Crew Summer Collection. It's less structured from your typical white button-down shirt, but it's still professional for the office. I also love this top with skinny jeans and sandals. The next time I wear this top I want to wear it with a metallic skinny belt and black trousers.  As for the skirt, I have a pear-shape so the chevron skirt gives the illusion of a smaller waist. The Prada bag is from Trendlee.  Trendlee is a new online consignment shop for designer bags.  If you want a designer bag without the price, try places like Trendlee. It's less risk for the buyer. They have a authentication process, so you always know that you're getting the "real deal".  This tote makes a great work bag.  It fits most computers and gives you room to fit anything extra for your after hours activities. Top - J.CrewSkirt - J.Crew (love this style)Shoes - ZaraBag - Prada c/o Trendlee (similar here)Sunglasses - Prada

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Gingham + White Denim

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Hope everyone had a good weekend. Today's look is less "corporate" and more "weekend" appropriate. The brand 1.State is becoming one of my favorite brands for pieces that can worn to my 9 to 5 and after hours. I wore a skirt from the 1.State collection here.

 This gingham top can be worn with white denim (like pictured above) or with a pencil skirt for an office look. Here are a few more of my favorite black and white gingham pieces.

Top - 1.State (similar here & here)

Sweater  - J.Crew 

Pants - Hudson 50% off! also here (hemmed 2+ inches)

Heels - Zara (similar save & splurge)

Bag - J.Crew 

Hat - J.Crew (similar here)

Watch - Nixon

Bracelet - Coordinates Collection (similar here)

Sunglasses - Prada 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens