Comfy Clunky

July 2, 2020Outfit of the Day, StyleKristenComment

shirt. bodysuit (similar). pants (similar). moccasins. sunglasses.

Happy July, babes! Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? It doesn’t even feel like summer. Thanks, Coronavirus! I’ve been trying to make the most of the nice weather by going on walks, hanging out in my backyard, and enjoying some outdoor dining.

This look has been a go-to for a while now. You all know I live in my bodysuits, but I’ve been switching it up with my cashmere joggers. If you’ve never worn cashmere pants, I’m begging you to at least try a pair on. They will change your life. They’re a little pricey (okay, a lot pricey), but I have no regrets and you won’t either.

I usually add a flannel to this insanely comfy look. My chambray shirt has been my favorite lately since it’s so lightweight. And to make things even more comfy, I throw on my Ugg moccasins.

An Ode to My Prom Dresses

June 15, 2020StyleKristenComment

Prom season is approaching, and though it may look very different this year (thanks, COVID!), I’m still reminiscing on the Proms I attended during high school. If we’re being honest, my favorite part of the whole ordeal was picking a dress and getting ready. Who doesn’t want to get dolled up to take pictures in a sweltering hot backyard? Of course, I had fun at the actual events too, but when I think of my Proms, I immediately think of my dresses. And the fact that there are STILL people who haven’t paid me for the limo but we won’t go there (you know who you are).

Junior Banquet - 2014

My high school’s version of a Junior Prom was our Junior Banquet, which was a lot more low key than your usual Prom. Only the juniors from our school were allowed to attend - no underclassmen or people from other schools. So if you were like me, and decided to date an older guy from a different school, you were flying solo for the night.

But I didn’t care (that much) because my look was honestly iconic. I remember seeing Janel Parrish in a magazine wearing this dress and falling in love immediately. The color, the lace, the way the skirt fell, it was so classically glamorous. I bought it online, without trying it on, even though it was nonreturnable and two sizes too big. No problem, I could just get it altered, right? Wrong.

My boobs didn’t fit into the built-in bra, and the sleeves were extremely itchy. But I didn’t let that stop me from having a great time and looking cute! I went for a Hollywood glam vibe, with my hair curled to the side and classic glam makeup. I had my nails painted black and wore the most beautiful silver sparkly heels, which looked so great with the shorter dress. I felt like an absolute princess.

I ended up wearing this dress to my cousin’s wedding and my sorority’s formal a couple years back. It’s one of my favorite dresses ever, and it actually fits me now!

Senior Prom(s) - 2014 and 2015

As soon as I tried this dress on, I fell in love. It was a true Say Yes to the Dress moment. The colors were beautiful and unique, and they faded into each other flawlessly. I felt like a mermaid! But my favorite part of this dress was the back. It was almost like a loose corset, with green ribbons zig-zagging up my back. I felt so elegant and mature. I loved it so much, I ended up wearing it twice!

The first time was to my boyfriend’s Senior Prom. I have to say that I liked the way I styled it better the first time around. I went with side curls again, but in a cute half-up-half-down-like look. And I was absolutely obsessed with my makeup. I took a ridiculous amount of selfies.

2015 (I couldn’t find any pictures by myself so let’s pretend I went to Prom with Shy Ronnie)

The second time around though, I had my heart set on wearing my hair in an elegant ponytail to show off the back of my dress. When I look back at those pictures, I really wish I did the same hair as my boyfriend’s Prom. I wanted the pictures to look different, but if I could go back in time, I would dump my boyfriend and stick with the curls.

What did you wear to your Prom? Let me know in the comments!

Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

May 17, 2020Beauty, Beauty Review, Cruelty-FreeKristenComment

What’s up gang? I hope everyone’s doing well. I’m currently being yelled at by a horde of angry Jeffree Star fans because I don’t like his new makeup palette. Isn’t life grand? So here I am writing a review about a product I really love because I like to replace the negativity in my life with positivity. Rihanna is the best medicine.

Yup, it’s a Fenty review, babes! Sometime last year, I wandered into Sephora looking for a new foundation when I spotted the Fenty fixture. I messed around with the shades a bit and finally found it: my perfect shade. I was honestly amazed at how well it matched my wrist and had to buy it immediately.

According to Fenty’s website, my shade, 110, is “for very fair skin with cool pink undertones,” which is probably the best way to describe my skin. I know the Fenty 40 is kind of old news by now, but I’ll never stop talking about it. They really did that! Accurate shades for every inch of the skin spectrum. It’s legendary.

Aside from the shade itself, I really love the formula. I’m not a full-coverage fan because those formulas tend to cover up my freckles too much and make me look unnatural. I can use just a bit of Pro Filt’r and get the exact amount of coverage that I want. And like I said before, since the shade matches my face so perfectly, I always get that barely-there look.

My only complaint about this foundation is that it’s not very buildable. If I use a bit too much, it tends to get very cakey and makes my skin look super dry. It’s definitely something to watch out for, but won’t deter me from purchasing this again at all.

I just bought some Fenty Matchstix during the Sephora Spring Sale, so I’ll let you guys know how that works out for me! I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.

spice up your life

May 3, 2020Outfit of the Day, StyleKristenComment

shirt (a clunkster original!). leggings. sneakers. sunglasses.

What’s up fam? How are we doing? Hangin in there? I’ve been thanking God that the weather has been so beautiful lately. Being able to go outside for a walk or just sit on my deck and watch the world has been doing wonders for my sanity. It sucks that I can’t go out and do all the fun spring and summer-y things, but it’s looking like some parts of New York are going to be opening up on May 15th, so fingers crossed that we can get back out there at least a little!

Today, my parents and I went for a drive around Long Island, which has been our Sunday routine during quarantine. I decided to wear this comfy, springy outfit even though no one really saw me. I honestly could’ve stayed in my pajamas. But it’s nice to be a person sometimes! A crop top and leggings can do wonders for the soul.

lush's cookie dough shower scrub

April 28, 2020Beauty, Beauty Review, Cruelty-FreeKristenComment

It’s review time! It’s felt like a thousand years since I posted a review, but I promise they’ll keep coming! I just placed a massive Sephora order and will probably have a lot to say. But today, I’m focusing on a gift I got for Christmas: LUSH’s Cookie Dough Shower Scrub.

Since this is a seasonal item, it’s unfortunately not available at LUSH anymore, but I have a lot to say about it, so I figured I’d write this anyway. And if you wanna give it a try, you have something else to put on your holiday list!

I have both good and bad things to say about this scrub. I’m usually instantly obsessed with LUSH’s products, but this one took a while for me to warm up to, and I’m still not completely sold on it.

First Impressions

This scrub smells so amazing I want to eat it every time I use it. I’m dead serious! It smells like fresh cookie dough you want to gobble up before it even goes in the oven (salmonella, who?). With that being said, the look of it is less than savory.

Let’s be honest guys. It looks like poop. The color is unsettling, and the texture grosses me out a bit too, especially when I find clumps of it in my tub after I shower. I know LUSH does use some artificial coloring, and I wish they would’ve thrown some in this scrub.

But Does It Work?

Kinda!

Don’t get me wrong, this scrub does a great job exfoliating. Since I’ve been using this scrub, my skin has felt a lot softer. I particularly love using it when I shave. But I’ve found that I feel really sticky after I shower with this scrub. I usually have to use a body wash after, which kinda sucks because I wanna smell like cookie dough all the time, and because the jar claims to exfoliate and cleanse. You also really need to use a lot to get the desired effect. And again, it’s not exactly the pretties to apply.

The Verdict

Though I love the smell of this scrub, I don’t think I’d purchase it after I’m done with this jar. I know LUSH makes a Cookie Dough Lip Scrub, so I may invest in that, or try another one of their scrubs. But this one just fell short to me, and I’m disappointed.

Have you tried this scrub before? Let me know if you like it in the comments!