Summer Lookbook 2014: Night Out Edition

This was my first ever lookbook so I hope you all like it! Sorry if it's not perfect but I'm learning :) - Be sure to check it out on youtube!

Also if you haven't already, be sure to check out my friend Theresa (starbeautyxo) here on youtube for summer daytime looks! 

And a BIG thank you to my best friend Lejla for helping me film and being in the video with her rockin' looks! Check out her channel for vlogs when she studied abroad in London!

Outfit #1 (Lejla):
black & white crop top: Tj Maxx - Ginger G
white shorts: Tj Maxx - Monteau Collections
shoes: Marshalls - Bamboo

Outfit #2 (Linds):
gold fringe top: Marshalls - Paper Crane
black lace bralette (underneathe): Forever 21
black shorts: Forever 21
shoes: Khol's - Brash

Outfit #3 (Lejla):
neon crop top: Forever 21
neon skater skirt: Forever 21
shoes: Macy's - Guess

Outfit #4 (Linds)
flower bustier: Forever 21
mint green overlay: Forever 21
scalloped shorts: Marshalls - Sans Souch
shoes: Khol's - Lauren Conrad Collection

Outfit #5 (Lejla):
red dress: Marshalls - Ali & Kris
shoes: Macy's - Guess

Outfit #6 (Linds)
pink dress: Charotte Russe
shoes: Khols - Lauren Conrad Collection

DIY Rice Water Toner

Rice has been used in Asia for skin care for many, many years... 

• Rice contains pitera which is great for revitalizing your skin's natural glow leaving beautiful, clear skin. 
• Rice also contains vitamins B1, C and E which are all very beneficial for the skin as well as many minerals, which together can tighten and shrink your pores, brighten and leave your skin impossibly soft. 
• Rice water is also one of the most gentle on your skin, so if your skin is SUPER sensitive like mine this is for you!
• Rice water has also been known to lighten dark spots and sun spots over time

Be sure to check out my video tutorial on How to Make a DIY Rice Toner and be sure to try it out!

The toner will last in a fridge for about 3-4 days. 

Good luck!

XOXO,

Linds

Ice Mask

As many of you probably already know, I've been struggling with acne since I was in about 4th or 5th grade. Both my parents had acne, and my dad had very bad acne so it's in my genes unfortunately. The worst kind of acne is hormonal and genetic and unfortunately tends to be the most stubborn and hard to get rid of. 

Something that's really helped me over the years is ice. Not only does it decrease the swelling, it helps painful cysts and pimples feel better too. 

How does ice help acne?

• Reduces size: Ice reduces swelling and inflammation therefore reducing the size of the pimples
• Reduces longevity: By reducing the swelling and size of the zit, it helps to shorten the lifespan of the pimple
• Reduces redness: While the immediate effect of icing a pimple will cause your skin to become more red, it will in about 5-10 minutes reduce the redness and limit the attention to the unflattering blemish
• Reduces pain: Like I mentioned before it can immensely help with painful spot and especially if you have large painful cysts

How to apply: 

• Clean face
• Wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth or paper towel
• Apply ice to problem spot for about 1 minute then move to the next spot for 1 minute and keep repeating the process for as many spots as needed. You can repeat this process as long as skin has about a 5 minute relief to avoid aggravating surrounding skin
• Apply normal skin serums/treatments

*You want to apply all of your serums/moisturizers/treatments etc. before you apply the ice because the effects of icing will help the treatments penetrate the skin faster from reducing the swelling and inflammation.

Fun Fact: Heat opens pores and coolness closes them is a MYTH! Pores have no muscles and do not open and close. 

Hope this helps! 

XOXO,

Linds

How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps/Razor Burn

It's that time of year again... Bikini season... and ladies you know what that means! 

Now for those of us who are maybe too afraid, or don't want to pay a lot of money for an expensive wax - we have to shave! This means lots of ugly and painful razor burn and razor bumps. It's uncomfortable and embarrassing! BUT lucky for us there are ways to help get rid of it and prevent it from happening all together.

I have made a few youtube videos and tutorials on how to do this, but I wanted to go a little more in depth with you now. 

If you would like to see my How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps/Razor Burn video be sure to check that out and/or keep reading!

So first things first you want to make sure you are shaving correctly to prevent razor burn in the first place. If you're interested in learning some shaving tricks be sure to check out my Tips for Shaving! video to help prevent razor burn!

*I would explain the process but in this case it's much easier to just watch the video than me try to explain it here - however my best tip is to exfoliate your legs before you shave to open up the hair sockets and get a closer shave to prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Check out my tutorial on DIY Body Scrubs for inexpensive all natural body scrubs.*

As for actually getting rid of them I have 3 fool proof methods for you!

1. Black Tea - The tannic acid in the tea helps to reduce redness and inflammation. Personally, this is my favorite method and I always recommend this method first! For information on how to apply check out my video!
2. Baking Soda - This method is more effective to get rid of the razor burn than the actual bumps but it still works for both! Baking soda helps to reduce the redness and inflammation. *BEWARE* this may burn a bit! For info on how to apply check out my video!
3. Honey & Apple Cider Vinegar - Honey is chalk full of antibacterial properties that will help to sooth and treat razor burn and razor bumps. The apple cider vinegar is great for reducing the redness and inflammation. For info on how to apply and how long check out my video!

Black Tea: https://amzn.to/2u2Qwgq Baking Soda: https://amzn.to/38Dnm6y Honey: https://amzn.to/2SzoUJe Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/37CDp3n

*Sometimes if I don't have any of these on me a great thing to do is apply a little petroleum jelly to your razor burn to help sooth it!*

Be sure to try out these tips and tricks and I guarantee you will not be hiding under a cover up at the beach or pool! Be sure to moisturize too for that extra glow!

XOXO,

Linds

First Blog Post

Hi beauties!

If you are here I'm assuming you got here because you know me from my youtube channel so hi :)

If you are new I'm Lindsey and I like to make beauty, fashion & lifestyle videos on youtube! 

HINT: Be sure to check out my channel!

I decided I wanted to make a blog to go along with my videos to give more in depth descriptions of things that I don't go into detail in my videos. I also want you guys to know a little bit about my life so I'll be posting a few blogs here and there about that too!

LOVE YOU GUYS!

XOXO,

Linds