Every Day Casual...updated 5/16/2014

     I am by no means a "fashionista," I have struggled with feeling beautiful and sexy as a woman.  I feel like the older I get (by the day), I am more tired and less motivated to put on make up and brush my hair.  This post will open my section titled in the closet....  Since I am getting married in a few months and hopefully I will be lucky enough to be a mommy in a few years, I want to learn and grow in my fashion sense and self esteem.  I really want to be a super mom that makes it all look easy!
     Even when stress and fatigue are overwhelming it is important to treat yourself first.  Whether it's lighting a vanilla candle while you shower in the morning or getting a fancy latte from the drive thru instead of the regular home brewed blend.  It's amazing to me how little things really make a huge difference in mood and energy!  With each post, I plan to show off an outfit that I feel comfortable and HOT in while also giving some tips I've found for keeping women healthy and beautiful.  So here goes nothing :)
     My first outfit is a simple everyday ensemble perfect for shopping, lunch dates, and casual dinners.  I have come to love the sheer quarter sleeve blouse!  It's perfect for laid back, out on the town outfits like today's post.  It's also perfect in other looks [more coming :) ...as I wear them and photograph].  These shirts are very versatile.  I have a solid white and solid burgundy.  Today, I paired this sexy and comfy blouse with midi-jean shorts.  These are very comfortable...mid-length stretch jean shorts that can be worn rolled up or completely down.  I'm wearing strapping brown sandals, but this could be dressed up a little with a chunky brown wedge.

***UPDATE***  I decided to add where I purchased my items.  I can't guarantee that the exact article will be there but this will give an item of where I typically shop and the things you can find!

Chunky necklace = Target

Blouse = Old Navy (fairly recently)

Midi Jean Shorts = American Eagle (fairly recently...I've also seen these at Target)

Strappy sandals = American Eagle

     To bring the look together, I through on my everyday face.  I have used Clinique  for years now and absolutely love it!  I highly recommend going to a counter for a free consultation.  This is my daily routine for makeup.  It's super simple and easy to do.  I start with liquid foundation then acne treatment concealer.  I then apply "day to date" eye shadow and black mascara.  I finish up with powder foundation.   It takes about 5 minutes and is perfect for any outfit.  This routine is also my base for fancier, more dressed looks.

     In my self esteem struggle, my face as been my arch-nemesis.  I still have acne outbreaks into my twenties and my skin is sensitive to certain brands.  Once I found Clinique, I stuck to it.  I use the 3-step cleanse method every day and the Even Better foundation to cover and treat blemishes.  

     Something I've learned is to wear make up that compliments your natural assets.  You don't have to wear a lot if you wear it correctly.  For eye shadow, you need to match the color to your eyes.  Who'd a thunk!  According to Elle magazine, there are compliments for each eye color.  I've listed them below:

Blue eyes - gold, bronze, copper, champagne, yellow-beige, peach

Brown eyes - bronze, peach, purple, navy, teal, green

Green eyes - Sepia, rust, purple, pink

Hazel eyes (that's me!!!) - Dusty pink, gray, burgundy, deep purple, yellow-brown

                                   

     Here's the complete face!  You can't really tell I have on make up but my skin is even and the dusty pink shadow brings out my natural eyes.