Disclaimer: I received the Tom Ford Lip Color Matte free and complimentary from Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All of the thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
I must admit that moving from the west coast to the desert made me pretty much abandon all my matte lipsticks, but the Highlights
creamy texture long-wearing saturated color When I first tried this lipstick, I didn’t even realize that it was supposed have a matte finish. The formula is so creamy that I was able to wear it all day on my dry, chapped, winter lips. It contains hydrating soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter, and chamomilla flower extract. I was gifted this lipstick in the shade Casablanca. It’s kind of a mauve-y pink. It’s just a few shades darker than my natural lip color (it actually matches my hyperpigmentation spot perfectly), so it adds color without being overwhelming. I think it would definitely look more pink on darker skin tones. The bad news is that Tom Ford beauty products, includinare not cruelty free or vegan. While I couldn’t find any information on their actual website about the company’s stance on animal testing, I did find an email they sent to Ethical Elephant about it. Basically, they stated that they only allow their products to be tested on animals where required by law (read: China). They also stated that none of their products are certified vegan, but that some of their products do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. However, they wouldn’t specifically name any products in the email. Overall, I gave the
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I will fully admit that I wasn’t really into the minimalism that became popular from the late 00’s to the 10’s. This was also the time where tiny houses, capsule wardrobes, and monochromatic style (I’m blaming the Kardashians for this one) became really popular. Well, it looks like the neutral palette is back in 2020. Fashion is usually a direct reflection of society, so it kind of makes sense that we’re back into beige and neutrals again. What pushed us into neutrals in the early 00’s was the 2008 recession. All of the sudden people were losing their houses and jobs. They weren’t going out or dressing up anymore. They were now in survival mode and needed to get the most bang for their buck in all aspects of their life, including their closet. In 2020, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, tons of people have lost their jobs, and the political climate is toxic (that’s definitely an understatement). Neutrals are the most versatile pieces in any wardrobe and you’ll get the most wear out of them, so it makes sense to stock up on them instead of trendy colors and prints. Plus, there’s something comforting and safe about wrapping yourself in a cozy beige cardigan or linen pants. Still, I totally get how neutrals can seem boring. If you’re someone who wants to get the most out of your clothing but you also find yourself getting bored of a neutral color palette, I do have a few tricks (as someone who’s wardrobe is about 70% black). Texture is your main friend when it comes to neutrals. When it comes to textures, the bigger the better. Think: super chunky knits, embossed patterns, and multiple textures in one piece. Mixing these textures will give your outfit some visual interest without ever needing to work in a color. Try mixing a leather jacket with a chunky sweater, raw denim pants, and croc-embossed leather boots. Like texture, shape and proportions also give neutral wardrobes visual interest. Play with voluminous tops, flowing bottoms, and mix short and long hemlines in the same outfit. Try mixing an oversized sweater tucked into cropped pants with boots that hit above your ankle and a long trench coat. If you’re still struggling with a neutral wardrobe, you’ll probably be stoked to hear that the fashion world considers two colors to actually be neutrals: navy blue and olive green. Ok, maybe that’s not a total game changer but blue and green are probably a nice change if you’re sick of various shades of brown and grey. Photo: Maria For a very, very brief moment in Arizona, it’s sweater weather. It’s time to break out the knitwear, leather, and boots. I am in my optimal form. Vinyl pants are my new obsession, especially since I recently got these vinyl pants from Raey. I really love how edgy vinyl pants look with something softer like a white sweater. I’m always into the mixture of hard and soft pieces and I think combining the two textures makes this black and white outfit more interesting. Of course, I also had to throw in my croc-embossed platform boots. I got them secondhand from The Real Real and I am also totally obsessed with them. For accessories, I had to go with my classic Ray-Ban wayfarers (which you can get prescription lenses for from LensCrafters by the way), an olive suede camera bag from AllSaints, and a leather signature choker from Zana Bayne. Nothing says “I’m edgy and cool” like wearing fetish-inspired accessories out in public. Photos by: Maria
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Styling Winter Neutrals
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Navy + Olive
Sweater Weather
