How to Pull Off the Half Bun

     The Half Bun is one difficult code to crack... it's half up, half down?? PureWow has a helpful article on how to achieve this perfect look!

http://www.purewow.com/beauty/How-to-Pull-Off-the-Half-Bun?utm_source=synd&utm_medium=ALLURE&utm_campaign=FEBRUARY15

Happy Sunday! (It Feels Like Spring!)

Hey SundayMuse gals!

     Today is such a warm and sunny Sunday in NYC that I'm starting to believe spring will finally come! I went out for a walk in my neighborhood in Brooklyn and the weather was absolutely beautiful. Since spring is just around the corner, I've decided to share some of my fun finds that are perfect for anytime use throughout the season!

     First off, let's talk makeup. When I picture putting together a face for the average day in spring, I see two different looks. The first look is very light and warm, and the second is more poppy and energetic. What I use to create the lighter look is simple; earth-tone eyeshadow, which adds a very natural feel to the eyes, some mascara, possibly a little bit of eyeliner, light pink lip gloss or lip color, and some light pink blush. Here's what I use to create this look:

• Almay's intense i-color 401 smoky-i for browns powder shadow
• Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara
• Benefit's they're Real! push-up liner for eyes
• Buxom's full-on lip cream in White Russian
• Benefit's Coralista face powder for cheek contour lines

Now, to create the more poppy look for spring, I use products such as stronger pinks for eyeshadow colors, dark mascara, bright and energetic lip colors (pastels are included!), eyeliner, and brightening blush. What I use for this look is:

• Ulta Beauty eyeshadow in Wide Awake, Pink, or Love
• same mascara as above or an alternative is Buxom's Amplified Lash Mascara in Loud Black
• NYX Macaron Lippies in Rose or Lavender (or whatever suits your fancy)
• eyeko London's Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black 
• same blush or Ulta Beauty's cheek color in Sweet Cheeks or Champagne

     Another thing I like to do is wear light pink nail polish in the spring. It looks very delicate and is so pretty! I like to use Essie's Nail Lacquer in "hi maintenance". 

     In terms of clothing, I like to wear very light, comfortable clothing that isn't too warm but doesn't exactly announce that it's summer either. Outfits can range from boyfriend jeans and white 

short-sleeved shirts to corduroy skirts and a nice patterned top. Mixing and matching is always a fun experiment with clothing as well! I'll be posting more looks within the next few weeks of NYC teens enjoying their style and I'll continue to share ideas! Hope everyone has a lovely week! If you have any thoughts on this post, questions, or anything you simply want to share, leave me a comment! I love hearing what you have to say!

                                                                                                                       xoxo, Olivia 

Delilah in Culture in Park Slope

     Today was super snowy in NYC! I spent my afternoon on a walk with one of my best friends Delilah! We got frozen yogurt at Culture on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn (even though it was about 20 degrees all day) and just had a nice time chatting and wishing we didn't have school tomorrow :(

     Get Delilah's Look: Dark Blue and Light Blue Long-Sleeved Striped Shirt from Target, Skirt, Earrings, and Bracelet thrifted from Housing Works, Necklace from the Union Square Holiday Market. 

     Style Inspiration: "I think my style is a mix of everything I've ever seen. From movies to old pictures to my favorite celebrities, I take a lot of inspiration. I love that I can express myself with a ranging style. Some days, I love big sweaters and baggy jeans and others I love my mini skirts and turtlenecks. It depends on how I'm feeling, but I think my style is especially influenced by people like Gloria Steinem, Tavi Gevinson, Winona Ryder, Annie Hall, and Kate Moss. Even though I like to "steal" a lot from these people, I think my sense of fashion is really just me."