Celebrity Style - Get the Look for Less: Rachel Bilson

I have always loved Rachel Bilson's style. I think she dresses in such a classic way and even in a laid back outfit like the one pictured, she still looks fabulous. Even in some of her less casual outfits, Rachel always looks effortlessly put together without being over the top. I will likely write future posts on other outfits she has worn in the past because I have similar taste and love looking to her for inspiration for my everyday style.

Boyfriend Jeans: Oldnavy - $35
V-neck T-shirt: Oldnavy - $9.50
Cardigan: H&M - $20
Belt: American Eagle - $25
Flats: American Eagle - $25

I decided not to include a purse or sunglasses because I feel like they're the little extras that any girl will have their own variation of that they can add to the basic outfit. The rest of the items in Rachel's outfit are basics in neutral colours that every girl should own, which makes it especially versatile and easy to wear. I personally love the look of cuffing jeans up at the bottom to show off a little bit of ankle and to bring attention to a cute pair of flats (although it's too cold for me to do that at this time of year). If you don't own items that are the same colour or style as those in Rachel's outfit, it's easy to swap them for something similar that you already have. For example, in her outfit she has a scoop neck t-shirt on, but I switched it for a v-neck because that's what I personally own and wear regularly.

Everyday Winter Outfit

Today I wore an outfit very similar to the one pictured, which is a go-to combo for me that I wear in the winter. I have a great winter coat from Esprit that I've had for three years now, that looks similar to the one pictured. It's filled with faux down so it keeps me very warm and is also machine washable because the down isn't real, which is a real bonus. As for the rest of the outfit, I wore dark wash skinny jeans from American Eagle, a tank top from Ardene (a Canadian accessory and clothing store) that is similar to the one in the picture, a black cardigan from Oldnavy, an ivory pashmina from Ardene, and sterling silver stud earrings. Instead of wearing my boots like the ones in the picture, I wore my snow boots by the brand Blizzard. On days that are as cold as it was today (-12 celsius), I always bundle up and wear a scarf, typically a pashmina, mittens or gloves and my faux fur-lined snow boots whether it snows or not.

What is your everyday winter style? What are your go-to items?

Review: Maybelline New York the Colossal Volum' Express Mascara

I tried this mascara after a friend recommended it to me, I have been using it for two years now and it's fantastic. I have the washable formula in the colour classic black. In Canada it is available at drugstores and other major retailers such as Walmart and Zellers. Typically I purchase it from Walmart for $6.99 regular price, which is the cheapest when compared to drugstore prices. Sometimes I will find it on sale for $4.99 or $5.99.

Packaging and Formula:

I like the packaging of this mascara. Although it doesn't look as sleek and sophisticated as some other brands and products, I think the colours are fun and the size is great, not to big or too small.

The mascara has a fairly large brush and it's made of bristles, which I like better than the silicone material that some other brands are made of. My lashes are long and pretty thick and I find the brush and the spacing of the bristles on this mascara wand works well at coating all my lashes without causing clumps.

When the mascara is brand new, the consistency is really wet which I wasn't crazy about, but after about 1-2 weeks of use it dried out a bit and I liked it much better. The formula is also very buildable, so if you want a more dramatic look you can apply two or three coats to achieve that. There is another thing about the formula that some women may not like; it has a scent to it. The mascara smells slightly like roses because it has rosewater in it that is supposed to help lash growth and strength I believe. At first I did not like that it had this scent at all, but I liked how well it worked on my lashes too much to stop using it. The smell also goes away once the mascara dries, so I got used to it and it isn't an issue for me.

Overall I think this mascara is great for the price and the results that it gives. Its size is 9.2 ml, is available in four different colours and also comes in a waterproof formula. I would recommend this mascara to anyone who wouldn't mind the slight smell and wants a buildable, volumizing drugstore mascara for a reasonable price.

Welcome!

Hello everyone,

This blog will cover many areas that interest me as a 21 year old girl and full time university student. I will share reviews on products I use, including items such as skin, hair, and makeup products. I may also share reviews on music, movies, and books. I will also include some fashion posts about my everyday style. If you have any requests on posts you'd like to see, feel free to leave a comment.

Hope you all enjoy,

Heather