Paris Fashion Week

I've been obsessed with the Givenchy spring/summer 2015 line. Designer Riccardo Tisci went for ulta sexy adorning his fleet of models in leather, lace and bondage inspired pieces. The collection has a definite strength complete with structured boxy jackets, tattoo like prints and sleeveless waistcoats. Tisci styled the collection with a fierce pair of opened toed, thigh high, skin tight boots that were heart wrenchingly chic. Tisci fololwed suit with many other high fashion designers and casted Kendall Jenner to join his gaggle of leggy models.
I'm seeing men's wear moving in an increasingly feminine direction which I find extremely interesting as 2014 is said to be the year of the gender switch. The male models in the show were styled in a sort of black nylon beanie, and women had pin straight hair and bleached out eyebrows, very edgey.

           Kendall Jenner claiming her fame

    Obsessed with this crochet dress and waistcoat 

         This was my favorite women's look,
 so wearable and how amaze are those shoes ....drool

             My preferred menswear look 

   featuring a floral tattoo print and long hemline. 

Night owl reflects

It's days like this that don't run along as smooth as possible, that everything isn't easy, that I have to push myself to do the things I need to do, I'm reminded how delicate human nature sometimes is. How easily one can be thrown off balance. However, within that, I find it's on the days that I struggle, that makes the happy moments that much more clear. I am so thankful for the constant reminder that life needs give & take. It has been my saving grace. When I remeber that they're has to be darkness for the light to shine it is that much easier to take the good with the bad. Roll with the punches because it's all you can do, it's all any of us can do. 

Xx 

Blessings 

Flash Tattoos

I just got these little beauty's from childofwild.com and am so excited about them. They are perfect for concerts, beach days and summer in general! They are basically temporary tattoos for big kids and are metallic in color, they are super groovy! 

They came with four sheets with designs inspired by various cultures from around the world. I was relieved that they were easy to apply. They have also been spotted on fellow diva Beyoncé 😎 such a fun purchase. 

 

Find them as well as many other awesome jewelry pieces at www.childofwild.com

Sale

Oh and I should also let my readers know that there is 40% off your entire purchase this weekend at Gap stores through Sunday! Full price and Clearance items :)

VICTORIAS SECRET OFFER

Victoria's Secret does these exclusive offers often but they run out of the free gifts fast. 

Hurry in to get yours! 

While I'm at it Im pleased to announce that I will be leaving my Assistant Manager at the Gap and am excited to be joining the Leadership Team at Victoria's Secret PINK! I am very eager to see where this new journey leads me :) Happy weekend All!

Lemon & lace

l recently purchase the For & Lemons "Antigua Mini " dress and I was so thrilled with everything about it. The fit, the color, the textiles, everything about it made me feel like a princess. I have purchased more casual pieces from the  company in the past but took a leap of faith with ordering this shear sexy semi formal piece. I could not be more pleased with the quality and highly recommend any of their beautiful designs. When I ordered they were out of my size, however I had no issue contacting the company via email/telephone and they were very helpful in making sure I would receive my correct size in a timely manner. From what I understand the designs come from several different in house lemons designers as well as some collaborations with companies such as Free People, another personal favorite of mine.

The dress is mostly a lemon died lace material with a nude lining sewed to the inside as the lace is mostly see through. The lace covers every where it needs to and is made of a nude colored light mesh in the areas that look bare for an ultra sexy feel ;)


This is the back of the dress

I have the For Love & Lemons website under my pages because I'm such a fan! Peep and enjoy :)

http://indigoprinsass.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

Beauty

Everyone has a beauty regimine, here's a taste of some of my favorite products right now.  

1. Murad Clarifying Cleanser

I haven't previously used Murad products but tried this acne clearing based cleanser on a whim after seeing a commercial. I am happy to report a great result after using it for about a month but saw improvement within 8 hours of using it for the first time. I know these products are extremely popular and looks like for good reason. However I will add that I don't necessarily have "problem skin"  just the occasional bothersome break out. I have heard from someone who has sever acne that this particular line wasn't effective for her. These products can be found at any Sephora retailer.

Salicylic Acid is the active ingredient and is time released hours upon application so the medication keeps working. 

Silver Citrate, black cohosh and green tea extract are amoung other main active ingriedients. 

 2. Freeman Clay Mask avocado & oatmeal 

This product is so creamy and smells amazing. It has been my favorite moisturizing, blemish clearing mask for a couple months. It is your basic apply, let dry and rinse facial mask and I have found it to be very effective for clearing little problem areas on my slightly oily skin, especially if used continually. My favorite part, it smells amazing! :) You can find this product at Ulta Retailers.

3.Theorie argon oil ultimate repair hair mask   

I have coarse extremely curly black girl hair so I need a heavy duty conditioning system to lock in any moisture at all. This thick and creamy formula does just the trick. It has small beads that break open upon lathering that release even more moisturizing heaven. I COULD BATHE IN THIS IT SMELLS SO DELIGHTFUL! This product is a little more tricky to locate as it is sold at individual salon discretion, however it is available on their website www.yourtheorie.com

4. Peter Thomas Roth acne clearing gel  

Oh man am I happy I discovered this product. PTR products are a little bit more expensive, even by Sephora standards, but I have found them to be worth the extra buck. This particular favorite can be used up to 3 times a day for those days that you really have a skin emergency! It is also compatible with most foundations and powders so there's no sweat putting it on before you morning make up routine. Needless to say this product has come to my rescue many a date night and special occasion and I LOVE IT! It can be found at any Sephora retailer.

5. Witch Hazel organic 

This astringent is produced is derived from the structure of the North American Witch Hazel Shrub and is was widely utilized by Native Americans for its medicinal purposes. There are a wise variety of uses for this derivative. I use it especially or spot and blemish control, it aids in reducing the inflammation of a blemish and beginning the healing process. I apply it every night as a preventative measure as it's said to reduce acne breakouts. It is also said to be useful in reducing under eye bags and healing bruises. You can find witch hazel at most drug stores in astringent form, it is also available in other forms such as essential oils.

6. Coconut Oil unrefined organic

There are about a million uses for coconut oil but I use it most in my beauty routine. I have found it to be beneficial while  " oil pulling " a routine in which you swish about a teaspoon of your choice of 

Oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes. This process is said to whiten teath, pull excess toxins out of your mouth and gums, as well as reduce acne. Make sure you use "refined" coconut oil o et the most benefit, I also prefer the organic variety :). I also like to heat coconut oil to liquid form and use it on my hair and skin. Coconut oil is available at most grocery stores and health food stores.

7. Pre de Provence verbena hand creme 

I bought this hand creme for my boyfriend last winter in an effort to heal his dry cracked hands and I am not sorry to say I have used a good majority of the tube. 20% Shea butter gives this creamy potion it's healing properties. It is definitely not for those who are bothered by having a " film" of sorts left after rubbing in lotion. I have come to the conclusion that this is this products strength however, after a period of time it seems to soak right in, leaving your skin soft and supple. I have a very picky nose when it comes to scented anything but I find this verbena scent to be so fresh and heavenly. I purchased this at a Zandbroz, find it there as well as a variety of their other products !

Live better, do yoga.

      In the past 4 years I have had my fair share of struggle as most people do in their early twenties. From dealing with a sick daughter that was hospitalized for 8 months at birth and nursing school, to relationship break ups and make ups. One thing that I started in an effort to find balance at the time of all this life change was yoga and I am so thankful for that. Even with all the stressors and constant brain activity that was the one thing that forced me to slow down, listen to my body and learn to breathe. In the beginning I was more concerned with whether or not I was doing the posters right, and very much so preoccupied with the discomfort that certain poses brought. Through that however, I was always amazed at the calm and clarity I felt after even a half an hours practice. Now, after four years of fairly regular yoga, I am able to relax all the way through a session, breathe through the pain and realize in the moment that the pressure is good for me. I have gained so much insight to my body, and how to deal with everyday anxietys. It took a while but I find so much comfort in knowing all I have to is breate, and realize everything will work itself out, and the lesson was worth the wait. I recommend yoga to everyone, those who are going through a rough patch and those who think they have it figured out. My hope for you all is that you remeber how to soften your eyes and heart to the world, and find L͝I͘g͢h͝T in the darkness.

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A new adventure

 

I've decided to begin a new endeavor and start a blog dedicated to my love for fashion and merchandising. I am excited and inspired to have one place to show and tell this passion. It is my hope that it  will be helpful in making others feel good in their own skin. Over the years I have collected a vast number of images on various websites as well as a distinct personal style I will be showcasing. I am very excited to share my personal taste with all of you! I have been known since birth for having expensive taste , but don't let that image fool you. There's nothing I love more than a good deal and I have a knack for finding the best one!

 I will be sharing all of this and more with you :)

     I am also here to spread the word about a Personal Styling Service I will be offering here going forward. I will be offering closet organizations, personal shopping, outfit building and beauty tips, dressing for your body type and age, as well as any other useful styling tips I can offer you. My physical services will be offered to the residence of Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding areas for the time being. However, select services will be available through video chat over the internet.

For business inquiries please contact me at my personal email
: Rachaellarson@icloud.com

I will give you a little sample of my taste, in my link below

New Moon Blessings to all.