NY STREET STYLE; WATER-FRIENDLY MAKEUP

Face

Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer: Waterproof #8

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Fawn

Makeup Forever Pro> Finish Powder (Matte) #163

Mac Highlighter in Blonde 

[Acts as a great highlight and blush]

Eyes

Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Dark Brown (Liner)

Great Lash Clear Mascara (Define Brows)

Maybelline's The Rocket Waterproof Mascara

Lips

EOS Lip Balms: Strawberry Sorbet & Mint Bath and Body Works Hydra Glass [SPF]
Cheers, x

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NY STREET STYLE; TREND ALERT

Attention Fashionistas!

Miss Lindsey always tells her that I remind her of Ariana Grande. Why? No idea. but I absolutely take that as a compliment for I adore her style! One of the trends she constantly sports are cropped tops.

According to Seventeen Magazine and many other fashion street wear sites, cropped tops are totally in for this season.

Cropped tops are adorable and brilliant for summer, for their not completely belly shirts, but are lightweight and short enough to keep you cool throughout those hot summer days. I also love the notion that these shirts can be worn with a completed outfit and are versatile enough to throw in a beach bag like a  bathing suit cover up. My favorite brands that offer these specific tops would have to be Urban Outfitters and Brandy Melville.


Contrary to popular belief, one doesn't have to match a loose cropped top with a tight bottom- in fact, I've lately been LOVING mixing cropped tops with bubble skirts, like Ariana. (skirts that simply have round volume).

Here, I've paired a cropped tshirt top from URBAN with a Brandy Melville bubble skirt. I decided to be more conservative by choosing a longer cropped top- there's no need to show off your whole stomach like Ariana per se.

Notice that the combination of the volume on top and on bottom gives great definition to my waist. So rather than looking bulky, the extra fabric actually moves to show my stomach off a bit, and this gives off an almost hourglass looking affect. 

This look is a great option for all of my fellow petite ladies out there! Have fun with these shapes, cause you really don't have to play by the rules when it comes to the cropped top trend.

Enjoooooy !

Cheers, x

summer's last lazy week

lately i have been feeling as if i am getting off track with everything in my life. summer is crazy, and i just realized yesterday that my only time for real "vacation" is july 4th. that is beyond crazy! i know that i have to work, and i love it! swim coaching is so much fun, love my swimmers to death!!  but honestly here is what my summer consists of:
swim team, lifeguarding, working in nyc during the day, suessical rehersals at night, blogging, youtubing, pintresting, garage sales, babysitting, organizing, moving, packing, regrouping, shows in july, lake george family week reunion, baithing suits, fireworks, beaches, lane lines, and jazz shoes. if that isn't enough i am not sure what is! i know it seems as though i am complaing, but i am not. trust me on this one. this post is meerley for myself to realize what i have on my plate this summer and what portions i can divide out to benefit myself and others. along with work, and shows, i have a blog and youtube to keep up with, but above all i have emotions to keep in tact and to not forget or let go of.

this week is my last week before my crazy summer life starts. im so nervous, im not going to lie, im actually scared. and i can already feel how tired i am going to be, but bring it on! bring on the heat, bring on the sweat, the fashionable clothes, the money, the singing, the swimming and the blogging.

summer hudson lookbook

living right on the hudson river does have its perks during the summertime. it is a beautiful are to go and sit, to go for a run or walk, NOT to swim, but to take fabulous pictures. so alanna and i ventured out to the banks of the river tonight to take some captivating pictures. we collaborated on a youtube video (click the picture below to access it). hope you enjoy! 

organize your summer

truth be told, although summer is typically a nice vacation for the elder ones (including myself)- this year, summer is a non stop tornado that whips together a ray of sunshine: early mornings, musical notes, a pool, some who's, new york city, and cutting checks. so with that said, i have a very busy summer- and rather then wait until the last minute, i wanna organize myself and prepare for what's to come.

  this is my desk, currently... yes its a tad bit messy, but im organizing both my (handheld) agenda and my wall calendar. in order to set time out for myself i need to write down dates of swim meets, times of rehearsals, and days i can work in the city. ********** spotted on my desk: my lamp from college, my new watermelon lemonade candle, my seaglass jar organizer, my monogram letters on a huge paperclip

i just got this new organizer from staples. it is an eight slot expandable binder. as you can see, i am currently only using four slots for my four major activities this summer  

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swim team (coaching) : summercliff show (suessical) : mons concept (intern in nyc) : lifeguarding

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among those jobs/events i also have so much to do for school and around my house! not gonna lie its gonna be a busy summer, so hopefully this handy organizer will help when filling my documents and $

the miss lilly herself made this just for me... i wish!! but this agenda is my life, it is my little perfect pocket of dates, to do's, and so on. i put my posts in the book to keep track. as you can tell i use a different color for every thing that i have (this is the method that i used in school). i love this agenda to death, and hopefully will be doing a daily organization section on the blog!  If it's not in my Lilly planner it's not important. #TSM

NY STREET STYLE; COLD SUMMER DAYS

 Although it’s May, it’s been a little chilly these past few days in New York. Today, I’ve put together an outfit for those colder days! 

 I’ve paired a long sleeve button down from American Eagle with a pair of cute rust corduroy shorts from Pac Sun. Although the shirt is light and the shorts are short-the long sleeves are good for those breezy days, and the corduroy is nice and warm material! 

For shoes, since it still summer of course; I’ve paired this outfit with my favorite Sam Edelman Sandals. These complement the orange of the shorts and balance out the pale blue on top! 

As for accessories, I’ve added my thick black and gold bracelet from Forever 21, and adorable big pipe earrings from Beacon’s Closet Thrift Shop (NYC).  Cheers! x - Alanna Martine