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Thursday, March 26, 2015

{Sunday Morning}

Today's look is easy like Sunday morning. Sometimes the best outfits are those that revolve around the perfect jeans. Like most things in life, there is really no such thing as the 'perfect' jean, but a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans in a medium wash come pretty close to fitting our definition.

We paired our favorite jeans with neutral pieces and some glamorous accessories. For the top, we opted for a muted gray, mohair sweater and a faux-fur vest. Both of the fabrics look luxurious but not at the expense of comfort. By layering them, we add a lot of dimension to the outfit.

For accessories, we went with a pair of nude sunglasses, which is a trend you should definitely embrace in the upcoming season and chunky bracelets.



Partially tuck in a loose-fitting sweater for some extra shape.





Mix up the materials of your jewelry, but stay in the same color scheme.




Pointed-toe heels can add edge to any casual outfit.





SHOP THIS LOOK: (click on each item)

Thursday, March 19, 2015

{On Edge}

As strong believers in the concept of all black everything, today we are bringing you a look book that encompasses everything we love about our favorite color; class, edge and mystery. Many people think of black as being boring. We think those people are clueless. 

Black is the epitome of chic. The color is as timeless as the little black dress itself and as modern head-to-toe leather. We have found that the key to wearing all black is to play with different textures. 

Rather than wearing a simple top, we repurposed this Brandy Melville cardigan into a wrap top by cinching it in at the waist with a belt. To play with the soft texture of the top, we opted for some leather leggings and pointed-toe booties. The entire outfit was topped off with some edgy black accessories.

For Beau's look, we incorporated a little bit of a pattern with this black and white collared shirt. He also added this incredible leather baseball hat which gave his outfit a sporty vibe. For the rest of his look, he kept it simple with black denim and all black high-tops.

Outfits by Hanna Darnell
Writing by Hally Darnell


















Thursday, March 12, 2015

{Blushing feat. Younique Mascara}

Today we teamed with Younique mascara to create a sweet and glow-y look that can take you from day to night with an outfit and hairstyle to match.

This season we are absolutely obsessed with braids and fishtails. They add a new interest to just about any look and there are so many variations to try. Today we went with a milkmaid style braid that has been gracing the runways all throughout fashion month. The braid is deceivingly easy to create using only bobby pins and clear elastics.

For the makeup, we focused on using pink and rosy tones for a monochromatic look from eye to lip. We wanted to create a bold eye look with a slightly winged liner and our all time favorite mascara, Younique mascara. The mascara works in a three way process, using natural fibers that extend your lashes more than a typical mascara. This mascara is a little pricey but gives a false lash effect that is hard to beat.

For the outfit we wanted to keep it light and feminine. We love the asymmetrical hemline on this white Topshop skirt. For many, white is a fashion faux pas in the winter but for this outfit it definitely works. For the top half we went with a textured crop top from free people and a blush colored leather jacket. The color of the leather jacket flows well with the rest of the outfit but the leather material contrasts the femininity of the makeup and hair.

To accessorize the outfit, we added some brown, suede ankle boots from Steve Madden, a vintage Louis Vuitton crossbody bag, mixed metal rings and some handmade bracelets.

Get your hands on this incredible mascara by clicking on this link: Younique Mascara

Styled by Hanna Darnell
Makeup and hair by Hally Darnell
Writing by Hally Darnell














Wednesday, March 4, 2015

{Busted}


Distressed jeans are nothing new. From the late 90's punk-grunge look to today's posh street wear style, ripped jeans have become an absolute closet staple. That being said, the ripped denim of this season is the busted knee jeans. With a small slit at each knee, these jeans edge up any outfit. 

Today we styled this denim must-have with a little juxtaposition. The light pink, fur coat contrasts the edgy denim with a touch of femininity and the striped mock neck top adds more dimension and interest to the overall look. 

We finished the look with some incredible sneakers. The black and white color scheme complements the top and anything with a Nike swoosh makes any outfit instantly cooler. 

Our favorite busted knee jeans: 1234

Written by Hally Darnell
Styled by Hanna Darnell











{Hello There}

If you have ever met us, you probably have a good idea of just how much we love all things fashion and beauty. We decided to create this joint lifestyle blog in order to share our passion for fashion (and beauty, music, food, fitness, etc.) with the world. As sisters, our love of fashion runs deep, but like most siblings we are definitely different people with different interests. Hally is passionate about writing, editorial content, and what goes on in the background of fashion. Hanna is a creative, free spirit who loves to play around with different styles, always creating unique and awe-inspiring outfits. We thought a shared blog would be the perfect opportunity to combine both of our loves and talents into one creative space, and we hope you enjoy our content!

A little more about us...

Hanna Darnell is a senior in high school, hoping to study fashion merchandising in college. She is a part of her school's leadership and student council organizations. 

Hally Darnell is a sophomore at Michigan State University, studying advertising and professional writing. She is a Style Guru at CollegeFashionista and writes on the women's fashion team for VIM magazine. 

Written by Hally Darnell
Styled by Hanna Darnell








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