There is a new trend!  And I have noticed it especially in big cities.  Guys, this isn't just a normal trend this is a throw back trend!  The Stan Smith Shoe is making a huge comeback.  This shoe appeared in the 1960s and became extremely popular in the 1980s selling around 22 million pairs.  In 2012 the shoe stopped being sold despite how popular it was.  In 2014 it came back and now I've seen so many people (both guys and girls!) rocking their street style with the Adidas Stan Smith shoes.  Recently I got a pair and it is one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned!  I am obsessed!   

Fashion Tip: Pair them with rolled up jeans or with a graphic midi skirt. Both looks look amazing!

                         

Fashion Trend Alert

8:12 PM

Disclaimer: none of these pictures are mine!!

To be honest Iv'e never been more exited for workout clothes since now. It has become so fashionable and trendy. So down below I just compiled a little group of pictures I found on the internet that show the latest sport trends. These outfits are sooo cute! If it wasn't obvious already it's really in style to mix a neon pop of colour to a monochromatic outfit that uses black, white, or gray.

And in case you need motivation I've got you covered ;)

                      

                       

health lifestyle

9:58 PM

A lot of people ask me what I use on my hair to make it soft, smooth, smell good or long.  Sorry to break it to you but to make it long you need patience and time haha.  My hair is naturally smooth/ soft because it's straight but I have noticed that some products help it become even softer or smoother.  So I'm going to make this post to answer all those questions. I wash my hair about every two to three days because I don't want to over dry it but it depends on your hair type.  I use herbal essences shampoo and apply conditioner every time.  When I started using this shampoo and conditioner I noticed a lot of differences.  First off I noticed my hair looked overall better, shiny, smooth, etc. It was also one of those shampoos that leave your hair smelling REALLY good (unlike some that just smell when out of the bottle and after you rinse your hair it doesn't smell like anything.)  My secret to make my hair feel really soft is too apply conditioner and not just leave it there, I massage it in and play with it for two minutes before rinsing.  I am in love with herbal essences and STRONGLY recommend it.  I use herbal essences for long hair, volume, and the one for smoothness. I like to let my hair air dry when I can and try to avoid heat because it's not the best thing for your hair. but if you do use heat always wear heat protection!  I also don't dye it because I don't need too and i don't want to damage it. Try brushing your hair when it's dry because it will break easily if you comb it when wet.  I brush my hair very THOROUGHLY and that helps it look shinier, smoother, and straighter.  But don't overdo it because it can damage hair and make it end up looking dull.  I often wear my hair up so the elastics give me a lot of flyaways by breaking my hair so to calm those down I use tigi bed head after party. When I wear my hair up in a sleek hairstyle all my annoying baby hairs show so I use hair spray but too much hairspray can easily become a sticky mess or make your hair look like a wet rock, lol.  So my trick is get a new toothbrush spray it with hairspray and comb the baby hairs, it works amazing and looks natural.

Beauty

7:45 PM

I usually feel uneasy when trying out a new product because I don't know if it actually works or if it will make my skin break out.  Sometimes when I read things about the product I don't know if I should even believe it.  If you guys are like me I hope you feel more comfortable knowing I have no reason to lie and I just want to help another teen out.  I want to start off by saying that I am not one of those teenagers who suffer from severe acne, I just have breakouts here and there.  When I do get pimples though, they last a long time.  A couple days ago I got a cream called 'Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment' and I thought why not do a review?

Daily Observations:

Day 1:

I put on the cream last night.  It claims that 100% of people noticed results on the first use.  I'm not going to argue even though the effects were very minor.  My spots slightly dried up.

Day 2:

I did notice that the bright red zits are know light pink and almost blend in with my skin. The pimples dried up a bit more.

Day 3:

Wooops!  I lost the cream tube! lol sorry about that..

Day 4:

I found it!  My acne completely dried up and it blends in pretty well with my skin.

Day 5:

My pimples now just look like spots a shade darker than my skin.

Day 6:

They're almost gone!

Day 7:

All my zits are basically gone although my skin isn't completely smooth.

Day 8:

My skin is clear unless you look really closely.

Day 9:

Same as day eight.

Day 10:

My skin is clear!  There is still uneven colour in my fave.

Day 11:

My skin is clear!

Would I recommend this?

Hell yeah!

Final Thoughts:

I loved this product so much! It was very effective and i'm extremely satisfied with the result.  I think this is one of the few items I will completely go through.  I will definitely be re-buying this.

Hope this helped you guys! Please leave your thoughts below. :-)

Beauty Product review

8:04 PM

    I know it's the start of the fourth quarter and I should be saving these "back to school" DIY tutorials for the end of summer break but I couldn't help myself.  I take so many notes, do work in them, and make a lot of schedules so naturally I go through them really fast.  If you are  like me and need to get many notebooks throughout the year this doesn't have to just be a beginning of the year DIY.

       

 

Over the weekend I went to get a notebook for school but couldn't find any ones I liked so then I had an idea, why not get a pack of plain ones which are much cheaper and decorate them!  So I grabbed a cheap pack of plain spiral notebooks and rushed over to the section that had tapes.  I already had some duct tape and washi tapes at home but I got three extra rolls that I liked.  When I got home I got all the materials out and started working!

I chose the new tapes because its spring and the climates are getting warmer so I wanted colours that popped more.  Since I chose greenish-bluish colours as my main background I chose the green notebook.  The tape was a bit see through so I didn't want the colour of the notebook to affect the colour of the tape.

          

After deciding the pattern, you want to measure and cut the tape.  I chose a horizontal pattern, plain tape then the patterned tape then plain tape again and so on.  Remember to cut your tape longer than the actual cover so that you can bend it in and the edges/borders of your notebook look neater.  After that I decided to add a vertical piece of patterned tape on the left side so that it would look more even, neat, and pretty.

           

  

     I like to keep my notebook in the rings of my binder to stay organized so I poked a pencil ( it was the perfect size and had a sharp tip! ) through the the part where the hole was to open it up.  Using the yellow tape I made a tag and with a pink sharpie wrote my name and "notes".  Then I made a duct tape bow and taped it on the top of the tag.   I didn't have time to fix up the inside so it looked very messy but if you want a perfect journal you can decorate that too.

I hope you guys enjoyed this fun and easy DIY!

D.I.Y School

7:50 PM

         Sometimes it's hard to keep up with the latest trends when the styles change so much.  Now that spring is coming nobody knows what to expect.  Here is the guide you must follow when spring shopping so that you can stay in style.

Colours:  Colour palettes change every season.  The spring palette is usually composed of pastels and nudes but it's way moe complicated than that.  Spring comes after the long dull winter of blacks, greys, and other neutrals. Spring is when the playful pops colour start to appear!  This year will be a very calm year according to pantone.com with cool and soft colours.  Pinks include very calm yet warm colours like strawberry ice, a delicate and feminine shade, Rebecca Minkoff is one of the designers/brands using this tone.  Another warm colour in this palette is tangerine,  oranges can be too neon, bright, and clashy but this shade is a bit more reserved yet still emits the energy of orange.  Now lets move on to the tones that dominate this seasons palette, this palette is so full of the cooler side of the spectrum, lavender herb is one of them, this extremely calming purple will draw pull you out of the crowd but not draw too much attention. This purple hue will look good with toasted/golden nudes.  The blues include aquamarine, a very stress free tone this blue is very popular in the fashion world, designers/ brands like BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cynthia Steffe, and Pamella Roland are using this colour.  The last color I want to mention is scuba blue, this is different from the rest of the palette, this vibrant turquoise really pops! This colour will probably stay the summer too.  The palette is down below including some colours I didn't talk about.

                  Trends:  Trends change so fast, you never know what to expect!  The classic converse have always been a hit, you can rock either high top or low top converse this spring.  The trendiest colours for this iconic shoe are red, black, grey, and white but you don't have to get the classics any colour can make a statement!  Converse look really well with skinny jeans or skater skirts.

Another trend mentioned above are skater skirts.  These really cute high waisted skirts are probably going to be here this spring.  As I said before these look really good with converse, they also look amazing with crop tops.

     Talking about crop tops this trend isn't going anywhere.  These tops look super cute with anything high waisted.

Skinny jeans are so in style too, especially high waisted.  For the warm climate you should get light washed or bleached ones.  I really love the ones from Abercrombie, they are very good quality and are really flattering to any shape.  Also white pants.  They are so stylish and go with so many things!  They sell these almost any where.       

 Military stuff!  This is so trendy, ranging from army jackets to camouflage pants and combat boots you will surely be in style.

    The last thing I want to incorporate to this list is midi skirts.  These adorable skirts can be incorporated in any type of outfit, these stylish skirts are so vintage they create the perfect retro look.  The style you create depends on the fabric, for example if you have a playful design this is the perfect skirt for a modern street style look.                            

    Accessories:  Lastly I want to include a couple of accessories that are perfect for spring.   Statement jewelry especially the ones with flowers are perfect for spring.  These look good with plain dresses/ shirts. Never wear them with clothes that have designs on them.   Bows are so cute and feminine.  These are so trendy and come in such a huge variety of colours, sizes, and designs.  They can also be really cheap!  I want to include colourful bags, these are so adorable for spring and add a playful pop of colour to any outfit.  I really love the ones from long champ, they are really pretty and have so much space, they are also really preppy.

Photo Creds to google and pantone.com

Fashion

5:52 PM