Renovate your Living Space!

Renovate your Living Space

As I moved into my new townhome Friday, I thought to myself, “this will be my next blog topic!” Many people think that makeovers are just about your hair, makeup, body or clothing.  But it is also about how and where you live!

Now y’all may be wondering, “how does changing up your living space qualify as a makeover?” 

I classify makeovers as something that provides a new outlook on life and boosts your self-esteem.   Renovating your living space does just that!  With each addition of a new color, chair, or pillow, everything changes!

It is a proven fact that rooms with dark colors and patterns can create a gloomy and depressing atmosphere.  Nobody wants that!  But when you add color to your room, it increases your happiness.  I think everyone wants that!! And thankfully, that is a simple task to achieve.

Making over your space can come in the form of adding new colors with paint, decorations, pillows, bedspreads and more.  Adding new furniture can also be a way to bring in some joy to your room.  Like in fashion, as in renovating your space, adding new pieces sporadically enhances the look you want!

Displaying pictures on your walls and furniture pieces can also increase your joy in your room!  Seeing as I am a huge fan of pictures, because they capture memories, I tend to have a good amount of them in my room.  They add life to a space, and a smile to your face!

Still fishing for ideas?  Well I’ve included a few pictures of my new Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy townhome space for some tips!

I found a pattern at Hobby Lobby that was full of color!

From this pattern, I decided to use the colors 

green and purple for my furniture. 

For my pictures, I used black and ivory frames.

I did this because my bedding is ivory, and the

accents on my furniture are black.

(I also watched Clueless while decorating

since it is my favorite movie!)

I love my desk!

I accessorized with chalkboard frames and a cork board.

 My desk chair is an old office chair that I took apart,

reupholstered and spray painted black.

In my bathroom I used black, white and blue accents.

I also like quote signs, so I incorporated bathroom

quotes to make me happy!

I also added red accents since it's my favorite color!

This space is in my closet, and it's my favorite part of my room!

My red bench has the same pattern as my desk chair, 

and is great for getting ready purposes.

The key hooks hold my necklaces and add some

sass to the empty wall!

I hope this gives you some ideas of how to renovate your space in a Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy way! 

Stay Sassy,

Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy

Reach New Heights!

Reach New Heights!

First off, I am going to be honest with you!  Since I am a college kid who has to walk close to half a mile from class to class, I don't wear heels all the time.  

BUT.. when I'm not at school, and I don't have to walk a thousand miles a day, you better believe I am proudly wearing my nude pumps or strapy heels.  I love the way heels make me look and feel.  They are the perfect definition of Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy!!

(Who doesn't lounge around the house in their heels?!)

However, with the height comes some unwanted pain.  That my friends is inevitable!  Buttttt this pain can be lessened with some tips to make wearing heels more fun and desirable!

Here is my list of How to Reach New Heights:

1) Find heels that have some extra padding in them.  Yes you can buy padded insoles to add in, but when your heels already have some cushion it saves you money and saves your feet from pressure!!

2) Stick to a heel height that makes you comfortable.  Sure the 6 inch stilettos are amazing, but if you can't walk in them without the fear of twisting an ankle, then you seriously need to reevaluate the height of your heels.  *I am very clumsy, so I tend to stay around or below 3 inches.  That is my comfortable height!*

3) Find a style that works for you.  I am a huge fan of heels that have straps or some sort of contraption to lock my foot in.  But I also like the look of a pump!  Once you find the style that suits you, you will be surprised how much more comfortable your feet feel.

4) The right size is best.  This is an obvious solution, but it is still hard for some people.  Different brands run smaller or larger than others.  When you try on heels and have too much space, even if they are the specified size you normally wear, they are not the size you need!

5) Pamper your feet daily.  When you take time to moisturize and pamper your feet before you go to bed, you are preparing them for the next day and alleviating discomfort.  Remember, your feet need some care too!

Stay Sassy,

Fashionably Sassy and Stylishly Classy

Contour like Never Before!

Contour like Never Before!

I know every girl wants to have that beautiful glowing face that comes with contouring and highlighting.  When I first gave it a go, I searched Pinterest inside and out for the easiest, and best, way to get that glow.  Little did I know that it needed lots of things: concealers, bronzers, foundations, brushes, sponges and more.

To say the least, my short supply from Target didn’t seem to make the cut!  After many different tries, I realized that all that makeup was just too much for my skin.  So I came up with my own way to add a little definition to my features that gives me a glow I like.

I start off with a clean face, like I expect most people do! 

(I like to put on my eye makeup first though, but that’s just me.)

I take my handy dandy powder and bronzer, my two power tools for contouring.

I start off with my bronzer, (and use my blush brush). 

I make a kissy-face and apply the bronzer right on, and below, my cheekbones.

I try not to apply it too dark, but make sure you put enough on to give the contour effect. 

*I also like to apply a little bronzer right around my hairline on my forehead and right on the bottom of my jawbone, just for a little more definition. *

After my bronzer, I take my powder, (and again, my blush brush).  

I first apply it to my forehead.

I then add put a little powder under my eyes and take it out to my temple.

Finally, I put some powder on my nose, just to cover any blemishes that might be there.

But wait, there’s more!

A little blush never hurt nobody!!

I like to add some color to my glow, so I put some blush on my cheekbones. 

Make sure you don't overdo the blush! You aren't trying to cover up the bronzer.

That’s my simple contouring! It’s not too much makeup and doesn’t take too long. 

I hope this little makeup tip works for you! J

~Flawless in a Flash~