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A Girly And Aesthetic Winter Movie Watch List.

“There is no renewal without rest.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

The air outside is brisk and there is freshly-planted, crisp-white snow on the ground. Houses and trees alike are adorned in warm holiday lights but inside we sit on the couch under a fuzzy blanket and with a hot drink in a mug. All we need is a winter movie to end the night. Not exactly a holiday movie because that’s a separate blog post…here are simply nine cozy winter movies to appreciate the winter season.

New in Town (2009)

Lucy Hill, an ambitious executive, lives the high life in Miami. She loves climbing the corporate ladder as well as all the material goods that her success can buy. When she is offered a temporary assignment to restructure a factory in a backwater town, she eagerly accepts and anticipates a huge promotion in the pipeline. However, what Lucy gets is a life-changing experience and romance with the man of her dreams.

Available to watch on Netflix.

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world’s greatest detective — Hercule Poirot — arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

Available to watch on Hulu.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave. Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave’s friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel’s guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave’s lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder.

Available to watch on HBO Max and Hulu.

Till Death (2021)

Emma is stuck in a stale marriage to Mark and is surprised when he whisks her away to their secluded lakehouse for a romantic evening on their 10th anniversary. But everything changes the next morning when she finds herself handcuffed to Mark’s dead body. Trapped and isolated in the dead of winter, Emma learns this is only the beginning of Mark’s twisted plan, and to survive, she must fight the hired killers coming to finish her off.

Available to watch on Netflix.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011)

Mr. Popper is a successful real estate developer in Manhattan. He lives in a posh apartment on Park Avenue, and is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious company. However, his life changes radically when he receives a final gift from his late father — a live penguin, which is soon joined by five more penguins. The birds’ antics soon win over Mr. Popper, and as he bonds with the penguins, his chilly relationship with his ex-wife and kids begins to thaw.

Available to watch on Hulu.

The Lake House (2006)

Fantasy romance about a relationship that forms between an architect and the doctor who lived in his new lakeside house two years previously. Only able to communicate by passing letters into the house’s mailbox, the pair begin to fall for each other, but will they ever be together? Hollywood remake of the acclaimed South Korean film `Siworae’.

Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Metropolitan (1990)

A radical student is adopted by a group of young New Yorkers, serves as a catalyst to alter his and their lives. Gathering in a Manhattan apartment, the group of friends meet to discuss social mobility, Fourier’s socialism and play bridge in their cocoon of upper-class society – until they are joined by a man with a critical view of their way of life.

Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Ice Princess (2005)

Casey Carlyle is supposed to go to Harvard, just like her mother. While Casey has the grades to get into her mom’s alma mater, what she really wants to do is pursue her passion: figure skating. Both Casey’s mom and Gen, the captain of the local team, scoff at the idea of Casey on the ice. But Casey soon finds an unlikely ally, and coach, in Gen’s mom, Tina, a former skater trying to live down mistakes from her past.

Available to watch on Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.

The Age of Adaline (2015)

Adaline Bowman has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named Ellis Jones reawakens Adaline’s long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When a weekend with Ellis’ parents threatens to expose the truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life forever.

Available to watch on Netflix and HBO Max.

So…any of these look good to you? Comment below which movie you’ll be watching this winter season! ♡

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Must-Have Drugstore Products For a Dandruff Prone Scalp

“Be good to your hair. You wear it everyday.” – Unknown

Oftentimes, one cleanse of shampoo just isn’t enough. Luckily today there are a plethora of options on the market to choose from that specifically target dandruff and a dry, flaky scalp. So that can only mean that your dream solution to dandruff is waiting for you. All of these options are highly rated and under $30.

Disclaimer: none of the links included are affiliate links.

SCRUBS

deeply exfoliate, refresh, and reset.

TPH by Taraji Never Salty Sugar Scrub

This amazing sugar based scrub has a dreamy formula that is cruelty free, color safe, and vegan and made of sugar crystals, apple cider vinegar, coconut and peppermint oils. Perfect for all hair types, this scrub has a unique applicator allows you to apply directly to your scalp and as you massage it in, it melts into a balm so you can easily rinse it out. This scrub promises to give you a dramatic difference and leave your scalp feeling super healthy and fresh.

link here https://tinyurl.com/mvkzmvxe

The Body Shop Ginger Hair & Scalp Scrub

This impressive scalp scrub has a fresh-smelling lush advanced formula made with 90% ingredients of natural origin such as vegan keratin protein, walnut and coconut shells, ginger and white willow bark. Unlike other scrubs, this one is gel-like and easy to wash out. Many reviewers said this scrub was effective at clearing loose flakes and their scalps felt gently relieved and soothed.

link here https://tinyurl.com/pt55jt6x

Hask Tea Tree Oil & Rosemary Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub

A hypoallergenic and color safe scalp scrub with a powerful blend of tea tree oil, rosemary, menthol and sugar. Get that deeply cleanse by exfoliating product buildup. This scrub works effectively to unclog blocked scalp pores and follicles while rebalancing oily, dry, or flaky scalps. And not to mention no sulfates, parabens, or silicones!

link here https://tinyurl.com/2ewu95ys

Cake Beauty Vegan Scalp Exfoliator Scrub

The girliest option on this while list! A vegan and cruelty free scrub that is creamy, lush, and refreshing. This multitasking scrub cleanses and exfoliates in one with a subtle and perfectly pleasant birthday cake scent. This scrub is perfect for people with fine hair as it promises to lift the roots and make your hair feel fuller. Oh, and no parabens, phthalates, sulfates or talc.

link here https://tinyurl.com/m844esvd

Sephora Collection Apple Cider Vinegar Cleansing Scalp Scrub

A spa-inspired hair rescue by Sephora that uses Apple Cider Vinegar as its star ingredient. Apple cider vinegar is a hair stylist approved ingredient with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which will reduce your chances of scalp infection and itchiness. This ingredient also works to strengthen your hair follicles and restore pH levels among many other benefits.

link here https://tinyurl.com/2p8yet55

SERUMS

a silky pre cleanse.

TPH by Taraji Ultra Chill Scalp Serum

This cruelty free, color safe, and vegan serum is infused with aloe, biotin, tea tree oil, and caffeine to soothe an irritated and stressed scalp while giving you a satisfying refreshing feeling. great for providing relief after a having a tight hairstyle for a long time or having a lot of styling products in your hair. This serum uses a unique applicator that allows you to apply directly to your scalp. A luscious and dreamy serum.

link here https://tinyurl.com/2rsnfben

As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Care Oil Treatment

Another highly rated choice, this oil treatment has a simple but effective blend of tea tree oil, olive oil, and salicylic acid which make it super nourishing while effectively removing dirt and build up. Perfect for those with dry and sensitive scalps who don’t like anything harsh or tingly. You will be sure to mistake this oil treatment for a high end one.

link here https://tinyurl.com/3288vtn8

VEGD Design Essentials Scalp & Skin Care Anti-Itch & Tension Relief

Before cleansing with a shampoo, use this multitasking oil on your scalp to relieve that irritated, itchy feeling and promote hair growth. This light and silky oil has tea tree oil and aloe vera to soothe as it cleans and gently lifts flaky scalp buildup. Did I mention it’s made with no artificial fragrances, dyes or mineral oils?

link here https://tinyurl.com/ywbvxdcd

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Pre-Wash

From a drugstore fan-favorite, SheaMoisture brings us their anti-dandruff line with a pre-shampoo treatment for a more effective wash day. With a unique blend of apple cider vinegar, vitamin B3, salicylic acid, and shea butter, this pre-wash promises to gently exfoliate to remove flakes without stripping your scalp. Bonus points for not having any sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or mineral oil!

link here https://tinyurl.com/w7w7vfu7

First Aid Beauty Anti Dandruff Scalp Serum

This impressive serum eliminates dandruff completely while reducing redness and inflammation without weighing down hair for heavenly results. This concentrated therapeutic formula with a unique blend of powerful ingredients such as 2% salicylic acid (for reduced irritation and itchiness and is known for possibly being effective for dermatitis), charcoal (to detoxify by drawing out dirt and oil), oatmeal and aloe (to calm and soothe a dry and stressed scalp). Definitely worth a try!

link here https://tinyurl.com/3ddewn5t

SHAMPOOS

for that clean feeling.

First Aid Beauty Anti Dandruff Shampoo

This dermatologist approved shampoo is a beautiful weightless option that will leave you with gorgeous dandruff-free hair. This shampoo is free of sulfates, parabens, gluten, alcohol, and mineral oil and has unique blend of powerful ingredients such as 1% zinc ( for anti fungal and anti bacterial properties! ), vitamin E, silk peptides, and calendula. Perfect for sensitive and easily irritated scalps, many users said this shampoo stands apart from other dandruff shampoos!

link here https://tinyurl.com/yxawf48d

OGX Extra Strength Refreshing Scalp Tea Tree Mint Shampoo

From the beloved drugstore brand, OGX is their most scalp-loving shampoo. This lightweight formula ( which is sulfate and paraben free! ) is made up of some gorgeously rejuvenating ingredients such as tea tree oil, peppermint extract and witch hazel. Use this to completely remove scalp buildup without being too harsh on your hair.

link here https://tinyurl.com/3t8cun5c

Derma E Scalp Relief Shampoo

This vegan and cruelty free, doctor-developed shampoo targets dandruff with ingredients like salicylic acid, tea tree oil, menthol, vitamin B5 and a unique herbal blend to promote a healthy scalp. This health-conscious rebalancing shampoo will completely get rid of dead skin cells and flakes, calm that itchy feeling, and help maintain scalp purity over time.

link here https://tinyurl.com/bdeb76s3

The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo

named best shampoo for sensitive and flaky scalps by top dermatologists and hairstylists, this vegan ginger shampoo uses a beautiful blend of naturally-derived ginger, vegan silk protein, white willow bark extracts. This will not only get rid of dandruff and dryness but it also washes away pesky loose flakes as it enriches leaving your scalp feeling totally renewed and refreshed.

link here https://tinyurl.com/bdev5rcy

Kitsch Clarifying Shampoo Bar

This unique but effective and revitalizing shampoo is vegan, color safe, cruelty free as it relies mainly on tea tree oil and mint to remove oil and build up. This non-drying shampoo has anti inflammatory properties to support growth and a healthy scalp. Why a shampoo bar you might ask? It saves plastic, reduces waste, and you get a great scalp massage while using it.

link here https://tinyurl.com/wnruayxe

So what do you think? Do you think you’ll be adding any of these products to your cart? If so, which one? ♡
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Step by Step Guide to Achieve Victoria’s Secret Angel Makeup!

“I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.” – Audrey Hepburn

In 2018, Charlotte Tilbury was appointed lead makeup artist of the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and her words on the signature look she created were “It’s an angelic filter to enhance what nature naturally gave you and make you feel like a beautiful, celestial angel… A look that lights up the runway and casts a magic makeup spell on the world!!” 

While every year there are slight variations in the makeup looks they did, the iconic bombshell aura remains present throughout. “This look is all about enhancing the most beautiful, dreamy angel version of you.” So here are the exact products they used and their more affordable dupes, to give you options! But either way prepare to feel angelic…

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PREP ♡

The very first step (other than putting on a pink satin robe) is to prep your face.

Backstage for the angels, they had sheet masks, eye creams, moisturizers, and primers all curtesy of Charlotte Tilbury. All of these products have ingredients like niacinamide, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and rose hip oil; all meant to give you a dewy, plump, and youthful canvas for your makeup. While all these products are highly rated (and pricey), feel free to use your favorite skincare items, preferably hydrating and imperfection-blurring to give you a flawless base.

EYES ♡

Now that our faces are freshly prepped, let’s move onto our eyes! What Charlotte Tilbury was aiming for was mesmerizing, seductive eyes which she achieved with bronzy rose gold eyes.

An essential technique she used was adding rose gold eyeshadow underneath your lower lash line to enlarge and define the models’ eyes. What was used on the VS angels was the Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette, a warm, reddy browny eyeshadow palette with champagne inspired metallic tones to enhance the eyes so they look wider and more mesmeric! An equally gorgeous and more affordable dupe would be the Colourpop Sorbet Eyeshadow Palette Quad. With using small eyeshadow palette like these, you have all the colors you need so it makes the eye look much less intimidating to achieve.

Another very key technique is to use a rose gold cream eyeshadow on top to make your eyes pop even more using the Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold Eyeshadow or the about-face Fractal Glitter Eye Paint in the shade Smolder.

A true bombshell must be able to bat her pretty lashes!

But before we add mascara, we’re going to curl our lashes and apply brown eyeliner. Backstage they used the Charlotte Tilbury The Classic Eye Powder Pencil in Shimmering Brown to create a subtly smoked out winged eyeliner. For a nearly identical effect, you can use the NYX Epic Wear Eyeliner Pencil in Brown Shimmer for less than half the price. And finally to complete the eye look, use the drugstore fan-favorite L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara for voluminous, flirty lashes.

FACE ♡

Now onto the face!

This look is all about a healthy, happy, complexion of an angel. At the time, they opted for the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, which is a complexion booster, inspired by the glow of Hollywood lights. The original blush they used is sadly discontinued but it was a super creamy and pigmented blush stick in the shade Las Salinas, a bright rose-pink. And finally to bronze, highlight, and get that dreamy catwalk glow. they opted for the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Palette.

For bombshells on a budget!

An infamous dupe for the Hollywood Flawless Filter is the e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter and note neither of these products are a foundation alone but you can lightly mix them with whatever blendable foundation you have for a gorgeous glowy base.

Charlotte Tilbury did mention lightly tapping a pressed setting powder in the T-zone area to prevent getting oily which you can do with the lovely Wet n Wild Bare Focus Finishing Powder. There’s so many gorgeous affordable blushes but the e.l.f. Putty Blush in Tahiti looks almost exact to me and lastly a great dupe for the Filmstar Palette would be the Natasha Deanna Mini Bronze & Glow.

LIPS ♡

No Victoria’s Secret angel makeup look would be complete without flirty, kissable lips.

And just like the rest of the makeup, we’re going for a healthy-looking, glowy, and flattering lip. First you’re going to line your lips with a pinky brown lip liner. They of course used the the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk but an amazing and almost-exact dupe would be the Colourpop Lippie Pencil in BBF2.

After lining you’re going to go in with a gloss and they actually had two glosses they would use depending on the model. They’d either use the Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss in Refresh Rose which is a very light almost-clear pink one or in the shade Pillow Talk, a deeper pink one. Two perfect dupes to give you that flirty but healthy lip would be the CoverGirl Yummy Lip Gloss in Coconuts About You and Twilight Beam.

And voilà! what did you think? Will you be trying out Victoria’s Secret inspired makeup? Do you think you will try any of these products! Let me know in the comments! ♡
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17 Must-See Girly Halloween Costume Ideas!

“Nobody here appreciates my taste in weird stuff.” – Marnie from Halloweentown

What I’ve always loved about Halloween is that it feels like a time to be creative and expressive, both with our decor and our costumes. There are no rules which really allows one to make Halloween completely their own. With this spooky and beloved holiday right around the corner, here are some feminine and fun Halloween costume ideas, from casual to glam, and some suggestions on how to bring them to life. No potions or spells needed.

Marie from The Aristocats

Lola Bunny from Space Jam

Barbarella

Megara from Hercules

Bloom from Winx Club

Alice from Closer

Nurse Dolly from Ratched

Corpse Bride

Vanessa Kensington from Austin Powers

Fawn from Tinkerbell

Ali from Burlesque

Musa from Winx Club

Fembot from Austin Powers

Angel

Dorothy

Grace Kelly

Tinkerbell

So, did I spark any ideas? Comment below to share what you’ll be dressed as this Halloween! ♡
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Ariana Grande’s Ten Spooky Movie Recommendations

“Don’t have a cup of coffee this Halloween. Have a cauldron of coffee instead.” – Anthony T. Hincks

True Ariana Grande fans know how much she loves all things spooky, horror, and Halloween. And what better way to celebrate Halloween with a movie marathon? These are all movies she’s raved about and mentioned throughout the years on her social media pages!

As Above, So Below (2014)

Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe (Perdita Weeks) has devoted her whole life to finding one of history’s greatest treasures: Flamel’s Philosopher’s Stone. According to legend, the artifact can grant eternal life and turn any metal into gold. When she learns that the stone is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Paris, she assembles a crew to guide and document her historic mission. As they begin their descent, the team-members have no way of knowing that they are entering their own personal hell.

Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Jaws (1975)

When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature.

Available to watch on Netflix.

The Ring (2002)

It sounds like just another urban legend — a videotape filled with nightmarish images leads to a phone call foretelling the viewer’s death in exactly seven days. Newspaper reporter Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) is skeptical of the story until four teenagers all die mysteriously exactly one week afterwatching just such a tape. Allowing her investigative curiosity to get the better of her, Rachel tracks down the video and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery.

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Scary Movie (2000)

Defying the very notion of good taste, Scary Movie out-parodies the pop culture parodies with a no-holds barred assault on the most popular images and talked-about moments from recent films, television and commercials. The film boldly fires barbs at the classic scenes from “Scream,” “The Sixth Sense,” “The Matrix,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “The Blair Witch Project,” then goes on to mock a whole myriad of teen movie clichés, no matter the genre.

Available to watch on Hulu and HBO Max.

Midsommar (2019)

American couple, Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) travel to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its fabled midsummer festival, but what begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

Available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

Available to watch on Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.

The Amityville Horror (2005)

When George Lutz (Ryan Reynolds) and his wife, Kathy (Melissa George), find a beautiful new house in the small town of Amityville, N.Y., they think the place is too good to be true. After they move in with their kids, they find out the cheap price tag is thanks to the house’s sordid history: The former tenant murdered his family after supposedly being possessed by the devil. Believing the home is haunted, the couple find a priest (Philip Baker Hall) to help them rid the place of evil spirits.

Available to watch on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.

Black Swan (2010)

Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company’s artistic director (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of “Swan Lake,” Nina has a chance but has competition with newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis). While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina’s dark side begins to emerge.

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

The Grudge (2004)

Matthew Williams (William Mapother), his wife, Jennifer (Clea DuVall), and mother, Emma (Grace Zabriskie), are Americans making a new life in Tokyo. Together they move into a house that has been the site of supernatural occurrences in the past, and it isn’t long before their new home begins terrorizing the Williams family as well. The house, as it turns out, is the site of a curse that lingers in a specific place and claims the lives of anyone that comes near.

Available to watch on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being — the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg’s teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward’s hands make him an outcast.

Available to watch on HBO Max and Hulu.

SO ANY OF THESE LOOK GOOD TO YOU? DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE WATCHING ANY OF THESE OR HAVE YOU ALREADY SEEN ANY OF THESE? IF SO, COMMENT WHICH ONE! ♡

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Ten Essential Pairs of Shoes That Need To Be in Every Coquette Closet

“If I ever let my head down, it will be to admire my shoes.” – Marilyn Monroe

Having the right pair of shoes are such an important part to putting an outfit together. But with the revolving door of fashion trends, it can be hard narrowing down to the timeless feminine essentials that you’re going to wear over and over for years to come. Think of this as a capsule wardrobe guide for shoes but the girly coquette edition. Here are ten pairs of essentials that every girl girl needs in their closet!

♡ Mary Janes (or Mary Jane-Inspired) ♡

These are currently a super popular (but not overly trendy) pick for a coquette-inspired wardrobe. This preppy and girly and can be worn casually or semi dressy for a polished look.

♡ Chanel-Inspired Cap Toe Shoes ♡

Another preppy and polished choice for shoes that can either be worn dressed down or up. This Chanel-inspired pair of shoes is really popular among fashion bloggers and capsule wardrobe enthusiasts for being a more unique choice that is feminine and fresh.

♡ Manolo Inspired Heels ♡

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend but so are rhinestones, satin, and the color pink! This glamorous pair of heels are going to be your special occasion ultra girly pick. Think graduation, wedding guest, birthday parties and more.

♡ Kitten Heel Sandals ♡

Dainty, delicate, and comfortable. This is a dressier choice than a flat sandal for spring and summer. Such an underrated shoe choice that is pretty, elegant, and makes your legs look so good!

♡ Classic Ballet Flat ♡

A ballet flat styled with straight leg jeans, a mini dress, or a midi dress just looks so elegant and feminine. But this is also a good shoe to have in your closet in case you ever need it for an office / professional environment.

♡ White Tennis Sneaker ♡

Girly or not, this is a classic option everyone should have in their closet. A simple and understated pick for casual everyday outfits.

♡ Black Loafer ♡

Another popular and preppy shoe for casual outfits are a pair of black loafers. You can opt for a chunkier loafer for a more youthful look or a classic flat loafer for a timeless and more elegant look.

♡ Black Leather Heeled Bootie ♡

This is a classic choice for fall and winter that you really can’t go wrong with. Whether worn dressy or casual, this is a pair of shoes you simply won’t regret buying.

♡ White Pump ♡

When I think of white pumps, I think of Ariana Grande, 60s mod style, Audrey Hepburn. Lots of feminine imagery that inspires much of the coquette style. This is such a pretty shoe for dressy occasions.

♡ Black Pump ♡

A simple and elegant pair of black pumps is always a good choice. Black pumps have been around for forever and they are still a beautiful and sleek shoe that you wouldn’t regret purchasing.

BONUS: cute pair of slippers 🙂

Having a cute pair of house slippers is a small but necessary part of romanticizing your life. Every girl simply needs a soft and pretty pair of slippers.

Do you think you’ll be purchasing any of these shoes? Do you already own any of these or have any similar? Let’s chat in the comments! ♡
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Instagram Caption Ideas for Every Occasion

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life. To be happy. It’s all that matters.” – Audrey Hepburn

We all know the dilemma of when you’re about to post the perfect photo on instagram but you’re stuck at what to caption it. But don’t worry because this post has caption ideas for every kind of photo and occasion! Perhaps an instagram photo is only as good as its caption to go with it. Over 100 ideas including emoji combinations so make sure to save this post to come back to it later 😉

selfies / solo pics

  • yours truly
  • be kind to everyone
  • write your name across my heart
  • xoxo
  • no promises
  • daydreaming
  • much love
  • one in a million
  • thinking about u
  • not your baby
  • lovesick
  • make it last forever
  • head in the clouds
  • wild at heart
  • love in the air
  • every little thing is gonna be alright
  • sweet like candy
  • bang bang kiss kiss
  • in my own world

group pics / with friends

  • the best company
  • girls just wanna have fun
  • nights like these
  • main girls
  • better together
  • days like these
  • all love
  • every night with us is like a dream

summer

  • the start of another summer
  • 🌊🌅🐚
  • unforgettable
  • 🦀🧡🥭
  • cruel summer
  • 🌸🐚🍧🌊
  • cancer season
  • 🫧🪸🌸🥥🍊
  • summer days, ain’t worried bout a thing
  • take me to the ocean
  • endless summer
  • sweet escape
  • find me under the palm trees
  • the end of another summer

fall

  • sweet like cinnamon
  • 🍯🍂🌞
  • scorpio season
  • 🧸✨🤎
  • fall for me
  • ☕️🍁🪵
  • libra season
  • 🦢🍂🩰🥐📝
  • sweet November
  • 🧶🌟🏈
  • virgo season
  • it’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus
  • 🎃🕸💜🍂🍭

spring

  • gemini season
  • 🍋🌼💛
  • blossom
  • 🐣👒🌼
  • springtime
  • 🌱☀️🕊
  • spring fever
  • 🍯🌸⛅️
  • “what a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms”

winter

  • pisces season
  • ⛸🌨
  • a lovely winter day
  • ⛄️💌❄️
  • sweet like candy cane
  • 🥀❄️🌌💭
  • winter days
  • happy holidays
  • winter blues
  • sweet like gingerbread
  • caught in the cold
  • winter things
  • Christmas archives

travel / city

  • city rush
  • far out
  • take me anywhere
  • change of scenery
  • come away with me

golden hour

  • sunset eyes
  • you, me, and sunsets
  • sweeter than honey
  • meet me at sunset
  • happiest time of day

night out

  • in the moonlight
  • starry night
  • starry eyed
  • meet me at midnight
  • champagne problems
  • 🌙✨

photo dump

  • sweet nothings
  • good times, good times
  • lost in the memories
  • collecting moments
  • better days
If you’ve made it this far, let me know from what category you’ll be using a caption from! And if you liked any, let me know if there needs to be a part 2 and what kind of category you’d like to see next! ♡ Thank you for reading. Much love, as always.
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Here Are BLACKPINK’s Favorite Perfumes And Dupes!

“Make me a fragrance that smells like love.” – Christian Dior

When you think about the coolest and most stylish girls around, one can’t help but think of BLACKPINK. For years, fans have wondered about the clothes they wear but they haven’t spoken much about the perfumes they wear. But fortunately with enough digging, we’ve found their signature scents AND their more affordable dupes…

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Rosie’s Fav ♡ Le Labo Citron 28 and YSL Libre Eau de Toilette

Rosé has two favorites that she loves and wears all the time! The first one is the ever so popular YSL Libre which is described as a timeless warm and floral fragrance with notes of lavender, orange blossom, and musk accord. Luckily a well known dupe for YSL Libre is Zara’s Golden Decade. Her second favorite is Le Labo Citron 28 which is a unisex fragrance inspired by the city of Seoul and typically sold there exclusively. Le Labo Citron 28 is an overall fresh summery scent with notes of lemon, ginger, jasmine, and musk. A dupe for Le Labo Citron 28 is Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana!

link to YSL Libre! https://seph.me/3AK5YNf
Link to Light Blue! https://seph.me/40X6lPk
link to Zara perfume! https://go.zara/3LN93CL

Jisoo’s Fav ♡ Rose N’ Roses Perfume and Blooming Bouquet

When asked what her favorite perfumes are, Jisoo has said she loves RoseN’Roses and the Blooming Bouquet perfumes both from the Miss Dior collection. Both are beautiful and elegant feminine fragrances but RoseN’Roses is a classic floral scent with notes of mandarin, musk accord, and roses while Blooming Bouquet is a fresh floral scent with notes of peony, musk, and rose. A great dupe for RoseN’Roses is You’re The One by Bath & Body Works and a dupe for Blooming Bouquet is Gingham Gorgeous Eau de Parfum also by Bath & Body Works. 

link to RoseN’Roses! https://seph.me/40ZtyjI
link to Blooming Bouquet! https://seph.me/40VZntC
link to You’re The One! https://bit.ly/3VlYPMw
link to Gingham Gorgeous! https://bit.ly/3HvMYWN

Lisa’s Fav ♡ English Pear & Freesia by Jo Malone London and Black Tie by Celine

“On a brunch date with friends…I would wear a fresh citrus fragrance. I would choose a woody scent for when I have dinner plans. I choose a perfume with special care when meeting someone for the first time. Sometimes, in order to make a stronger impression, I might avoid too much makeup or accessories, instead focusing on wearing a special perfume. When choosing a perfume, I tend to look at the bottle as well.” Lisa has said she loves English Pear & Freesia by Jo Malone which is a fruity floral luscious perfume with notes of pear, freesia, patchouli, and amber, that is meant to be layered for a unique and customized scent! A more affordable option that is just as gorgeous would be Floral Pear by Dossier. Another one of Lisa’s favorites is Black Tie by Celine which is an amber woody unisex fragrance that is powdery and luxurious with notes of vanilla, moss, cedar, and musk. A great dupe would be Bohemian Water by ALT Fragrances.

link to English Pear & Freesia by Jo Malone London! https://bit.ly/3LL9jSB
link to Dossier Floral Pear! https://bit.ly/3p3Fbsz
link to Black Tie by Celine! https://bit.ly/3HuuPsn
LINK TO BOHEMIAN WATER BY ALT FRAGRANCES! https://tinyurl.com/49hjyenj

Jennie’s Fav ♡ Paris Deauville Eau de Toilette by Chanel

“People around me know this already, I get scent-sick very easily. So, I never liked perfume scents. I tend to like fruity, lemony, citrus, subtle jasmine, or baby powder scent…I think I like scents that are very close to nature. Wood scent or earthy scent. Natural scents, I think that’s what I prefer.” Jennie’s must have fragrance that she absolutely adores is Paris Deauville by Chanel. Paris Deauville is a soft but lively and refreshing unisex scent that is both elegant and versatile with notes of basil, lime, bergamot, Sicilian orange, and rose. A gorgeous and spot-on dupe for this perfume would be Forbidden Grass by Oakcha. 

link to Forbidden grass by oakcha! https://tinyurl.com/yeyjxudh
link to Paris Deauville by Chanel! https://bit.ly/3LKC2a1

So…what do you think? Whose signature scent reminds you the most of yourself? Do you think you’ll be trying out any of these perfumes? ♡ Leave a comment, we would love to know! ♡

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Guide For A Lovely And Comforting At-Home Pamper Day

“Time passes so fast. Make time to be still.” – Lailah Gifty Akita

it’s always a good idea to pamper yourself. no matter how accomplished you feel or perhaps don’t feel, taking time to nourish yourself is simply never time wasted. and with a few of these essential steps, you can have the most perfect pamper day yet to feel renewed and like a princess.

put on a matching pj set ♡

preferably silk or satin. second option would be a pointelle set. something super soft and pretty that makes you feel like the main character…

run a bath with your favorite bath bombs ♡

bath bombs are a bit underrated, I think they’re fun but also really soothing. and I think your inner child would really appreciate a bath with some cute girly bath bombs 🙂

tidy up your space where you’ll mostly be doing your pampering ♡

I think having a clean and organized environment encourages a clear and peaceful mind. I think we feel more put together when our space is clean. And especially when doing skincare or hair, having a clutter-free countertop makes that time spent feel more luxurious.

light your favorite candle ♡

preferably with notes of vanilla, amber, or jasmine but that’s up to you! and if you are low on candles, I am giving you permission to let yourself buy a new one!

make yourself a warm drink ♡

whether it’s tea, hot cocoa, matcha or chai. a yummy warm drink is essential for a pampering evening!

hair mask. face mask. hair oil. ♡

if you find this daunting, something that motivates me to do my hair or skincare is to have a new product to try out. this makes it more fun and gives you something to look forward to. it can be a small, inexpensive product!

take a moment to journal ♡

maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, drained, sad, pressured, unmotivated…whatever it may be, there’s no judgment here. maybe set a timer for 15 min or so and just release whatever you need to onto paper.

watch a comforting feel good movie ♡

preferably something you’ve already seen before. rewatching something you already know and love is always comforting but if you need girly movie recommendations, check here! https://tinyurl.com/d7zra6m4

do you think you’ll be a self care pamper night soon?! if so, what are your must-have essentials for a self care night? let me know how you unwind in the comments and please always, take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. sending hugs.♡

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A Girly And Aesthetic Summer Movie Watch List.

“A life without love is like a year without summer.”

As we are right in the middle of summer, we might all still be soaking in the sunlight of July and spending all of our time in the warm weather outdoors but it’s always a good idea to have a cozy summer girls night in and watch some nostalgic feel good movies…

Monte Carlo (2011)

Best friends Grace (Selena Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) quit their waitress jobs in small-town Texas and head to Paris for a summer adventure, accompanied by Grace’s stepsister, Meg (Leighton Meester). The prepackaged tour fails to meet their expectations, however, and soon their spirits sag. But, when Grace is mistaken for a British socialite named Cordelia, she and her companions head to Monte Carlo to enjoy a week of yacht parties and cute bachelors — then the real Cordelia arrives.

Available to watch for free on Amazon Prime Video!

Bride Wars (2009)

Since the time they were little girls, best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) have been planning every aspect of their future weddings, including choosing the same destination: New York’s famed Plaza Hotel. But when a clerical error causes a clash in wedding dates, Liv and Kate discover their inner demons — with their lifelong friendship as a possible casualty.

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Aquamarine (2006)

Two teenage girls (Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, Emma Roberts) discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine (Sara Paxton), is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls’ help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard (Jake McDorman).

Available to watch on Hulu.

Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)

When Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) learns her husband is cheating on her from a writer whom she gave a bad review, her life is turned upside down. In an attempt to bring her out of a deep depression, her best friend, Patti (Sandra Oh), encourages Frances to take a tour of Italy. During the trip, the new divorcée impulsively decides to purchase a rural Tuscan villa and struggles to start her life anew amid colorful local characters, including the handsome Marcello (Raoul Bova).

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

You Again (2010)

High school was hell for Marni (Kristen Bell), so she is horrified to learn that her brother’s fiancee is Joanna, the nemesis of her teen years. Marni intends to expose Joanna’s evil side to her family, but the situation really explodes with the arrival of Joanna’s Aunt Ramona (Sigourney Weaver), who was the high-school rival of Marni’s mother (Jamie Lee Curtis). When both older women revert to their teenage personas, the result is extreme wedding turmoil.

Available to watch on Disney Plus.

The Last Song (2010)

Unruly New York teen Ronnie Miller (Miley Cyrus) is angered to learn that she and younger brother Jonah are being sent to stay with their father for the summer. The talented young pianist is already grappling with her mother over her refusal to attend the prestigious Juilliard music school, and is in no mood to spend the holidays away from her friends in a small Southern beach town.

Available to watch on Hulu and Disney Plus.

Ella Enchanted (2004)

As a baby, Ella (Anne Hathaway) receives a visit from Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox), her fairy godmother, and is bestowed with a magical talent that requires her to obey anything that she is told to do. This proves to be more of a curse than a blessing, particularly once her mother dies and she is forced to live with the cruel Dame Olga (Joanna Lumley). Eventually, Ella embarks on a journey to find Lucinda and break the spell, accompanied by the handsome Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy).

Available to watch on Hulu.

Something’s Gotta Give (2003)

When aging womanizer Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) and his young girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet), arrive at her family’s beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, dramatist Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry’s sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack, and a doctor (Keanu Reeves) prescribes bed rest at the Barry home, he finds himself falling for Erica — who, for once, may be out of his league.

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

When in Rome (2010)

Disillusioned with romance, Beth, an ambitious New Yorker (Kristen Bell), travels to Rome, where she plucks magic coins from a special fountain. The coins attract an assortment of odd suitors, including a sausage merchant, a street magician and an artist. But when a persistent reporter (Josh Duhamel) throws his hat in the ring, Beth wonders if his love is the real thing.

Available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

So…any of these look good to you? Comment below which movie you’ll be watching this summer season! ♡