Animal Instinct

Today's FASHION FIXATION du jour is animal print!! When adding some animal print to an outfit there can be a fine line between trendy and trashy! Cheetah or leopard, which is our personal favorite or even zebra or snakeskin can be super chic in moderation!! Our recommendation is to add a print as an accent instead of basing an entire outfit around it.  A cute printed shoe or sweater can be the perfect addition to a look.

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1.  This leopard print sweater pulls together this adorable fall look complete with leather leggings a white tee and brown booties. 

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2. Here's another cute way to incorporate a little leopard into an outfit.  High waisted printed shorts with a plain blouse is so chic!! 

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3. An animal printed clutch is the perfect way to add a print to a look.  

How do you wear your leopard??  Let us know on Twitter or Facebook !!! 

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Let the Games Begin!

As we blog, the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games have begun in London, England!

We are huge fans of both the Olympic Games and the city of London. It has felt like an eternity waiting for the games to begin but we are so excited and happy that the time has arrived. We are going to be glued to our televisions, absorbing every moment of the Olympics.

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So far, we have adored every moment of the Olympics. There have been wonderful performances and healthy doses of humor. Of course, we have to talk about the Queen. Her entrance with Bond, James Bond was phenomenal. We absolutely loved her pink dress, accessorized with her signature purse. It was also lovely to see William, Kate, and Harry enjoying the Opening Ceremonies and taking pride in Great Britain's National Anthem.

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Are you watching the 2012 Olympics? What do you think of them so far? Any events that you are especially excited for? We want to know so tweet us, post on our Facebook wall, or leave us a comment. Happy watching!

Photo: http://www.aviationnews.eu/2012/07/02/embraer-to-support-executive-jets-operations-during-olympics/olympic-rings/

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Ladylike Lace

We have been noticing that lace is EVERYWHERE lately.  Skirts, shorts, tops, dresses...lace can accent or be the main fabric on anything! That's why lace is today's FASHION FIXATION du jour. Lace used to be saved for your wedding day or your Great Aunt's couch covers--but not anymore!! Now lace has made a huge comeback into every fabulous girl's closets and we are extremely happy about that!

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1. Super chic lace shorts with a mint cut out blouse. 

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2. Mollie King from The Saturdays in a neon dress with a lace overlay from Topshop.  She accents this look with a brown leather belt, matching booties and a leather clutch.

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3. This adorable sleeveless lace top with hot pint skinnies and neutral heels.  

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4. Adorable lace mini skirt in hot pink with an off white button up blouse. 

How do you wear your lace pieces??  Let us know on our Twitter or our Facebook. And don't forget to check out our Pinterest .  

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest!

The Brush Up

Alright Ladies, we want you to think long and hard about the following question: How long has it been since you last cleaned your makeup brushes? Whether it was a day ago, a week ago, or (uh-oh) a month or more ago, we have a step-by-step tutorial on how to take your brushes from filthy to flawless!

Here we go!

You will need 6 things:

1. Your brushes (our FAVORITE brushes can be found here)

2. A glass plate

3. Paper towels

4. Dish Soap

5. Olive Oil

6. Water

1. On the plate, combine equal parts soap and olive oil
2. Add about a teaspoon of room temperature water to the mix as well

3. Take your brush and swirl it around throughout all of the ingredients. As the makeup releases from the bristles, the mixture will become cloudy. (Don't worry, you can clean many brushes even when it is cloudy)

4. After all of the makeup is out of the brush and on the plate, run the brush under warm water and rub the bristles until the water runs clear.

 5. Finally, lay the brushes on paper towels and allow them to dry for a couple of hours. Once they have completely dried, you are ready to use them again!

6. Remember, your brushes need to be cleaned every 2-4 weeks. It will improve the health of your skin and increase the life of your makeup and your brushes if you follow this schedule!

We tried this on all of our brushes and we were thrilled with the results! If you decided to try this Style Solution and found it to be successful, let us know on Facebook, twitter, or in the comments section below!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Photos: Originals and Property of LotYaC

Color Me...Denim

There are so many new trends this season that we absolutely LOVE.  One of our absolute favorites and today's FASHION FIXATION du jour is color denim!! This new look is so popular you can literally pick any color of the rainbow and find a pair.  Color jeans are super easy to dress up or down for any occasion and look great with so many different combinations.  Also depending on the color they can be worn for any season!!

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1. Lauren Conrad in LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Spring 2012 Collection.  Watermelon jeans perfectly complemented by an off-white blouse and brown wedge sandals. 

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2. Cameron Diaz looking super chic in a more neutral take on color denim.  This look could easily be worn through spring and summer and even into fall.  

Photo: Property of LotYac

3. Y&C blogger Jenn is a huge fan of colored denim! Here are mid rise jeans in mint and high rise in coral from TopShop. 

Photo: Property of LotYaC

4. These are mid rise J Brand jeans in "Gotham" (dark grey).  These are perfect for any season!! 

Do you have a favorite denim brand that makes colored jeans or have a cute new way to wear them?? Let us know on our Facebook or our Twitter . And make sure to check out some more looks on our Pinterest !!!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest!

Manicure Monday: Neon Nails

The first day of summer welcomes backyard barbecues, daisy dukes, flip flops, and (for LotYaC) the perfect time to break out bright nail colors! One of our favorite summer colors is a part of China Glaze's neon collection. Shocking Pink Neon is a bright neon pink. It is feminine, girly, and is sure to enhance a tan. Bright colors are very popular this season and wearing a pop of neon on your nails is the perfect way to try out the trend!

Are you loving this color as much as we are? Check out more of the collection on the China Glaze website here. If you try out Shocking Pink Neon or any other bright nail colors, share your photos with us on Facebook and twitter. And make sure you visit out Pinterest for more pictures of the neon trend!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Photos: Originals and Property of Lifestyles of the Young and Chic

Too Much Fun in the Sun

After a crazy busy week, heading to the beach on a Saturday could be the best activity to unwind and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Perhaps, though, you spent a little too much time out in the sun and are now looking at a very red and sunburned face staring back at you in the mirror. Uh-Oh! One of our readers had a friend experience this exact problem this weekend, but with a bit of a twist. Take a look at this Facebook post from LotYaC reader, Patrick to Y&C blogger, Lyndsey. Today's Style Solution will help you find the best remedies for a sunburned, raccoon-face nightmare. 

Like Lyndsey suggested, it is important to make sure the sunburn is moisturized with a mild lotion. Aloe should be a key ingredient in this step, unless you choose to use a sunburn reducer that is 100% aloe. Also, a very important beauty secret that should be kept in your arsenal is that green pigments reduce facial redness. Using products such as Eucerin Redness Relief Daily Perfecting Lotion with SPF 15 or Physician's Formula Powder Finish Concealer Stick with SPF 15 (green), both with the important SPF 15, will help to make the redness disappear. 

However, avoiding the sunburn is the absolute best plan of action. When out in the sun, be sure to apply, and reapply sunblock with an SPF 15 or higher especially during midday when the sun is at its peak (10am-4pm). Also, be sure to wear sunglasses that provide UV Ray protection to keep eyes from sun damage. For more Summer Sun facts, check out WebMD.

Do you have any embarrassing sunburn stories? How about any good skin protection secrets? Share them with us on Facebook or Tweet us anytime! We WANT to hear from you!

We want to thank Patrick, one of our favorite readers, for sending us this question!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous! (and protected from the sun)

Love,

Lyndsey and Jenn

:)

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