Shoes and Sunsets

Lancome Dreamtone Review

2013-11-24T22:02:00.001-10:00

I recently got the opportunity from SheSpeaks to try out and review Lancome's new Dreamtone customized skin tone correcting serum.

About the product:

"DreamTone is the next generation in dark spot correction. The new DreamTone is 3 barely-tinted serums formulated to visibly correct dark spots, color imperfections and give you a more even-looking skin tone. It comes in 3 serums customized for your skin tone: 1- Fair, 2 – Medium, 3 – Dark."

Product Claims:

IMMEDIATELY:

• 74% saw glowing skin*

7 DAYS:

• 70% noticed a more even skin tone*

4 WEEKS:

• 69% saw the appearance of dark spots reduced*

8 WEEKS:

• 78% saw color imperfections reduced*

*All results based on global self-assessments of women of multiple ethnicities in an 8-week study. 72% reflects 8 weeks of use.

My Thoughts:

Initial thoughts are that I love the DreamTone packaging. The bottle is beautiful and the pump gives the perfect amount of product so I don't waste any. My skin tone was 1-Fair, and it's a light consistency, orange in color. It's not oily and absorbs into my skin quickly, and it has a faint scent that's hard to describe, but not bothersome. Now it's recommended to use the product for 4 weeks (twice a day) to see very noticeable results, but I was only able to use mine for 2 weeks, twice a day. I'm posting my #BareSelfie (as challenged my Lancome) below.

Personally I do think that the serum has a glowing effect and evened out my skin tone a bit, but it's hard to tell in photos, as well as difficult to tell due to the fact that I only used it for 2 weeks, and have some blemishes. I'm liking the product so far, but am hoping to see a more noticeable change in my next 2 weeks of use. (I have my fingers crossed; there have been many raves about it.) I will definitely update you all if there are any differences!

Disclosure: I received complimentary product from SheSpeaks/Lancôme.

Shoplately Blogger Week!: Phraseology

2013-11-14T10:24:00.002-10:00

Hello all! Today I have a very exciting post, as I am excited to announce that I am one of the featured bloggers on Shoplately Blogger Week! Shoplately is a women's fashion marketplace for fashionistas, and one of my favorite online retailers. They carry beautiful unique jewelry and accessories, and have since expanded to also carry clothes and shoes! Blogger week is when select bloggers/vloggers handpick their favorite items, and I chose a beautiful handmade kimono from Phraseology.

Here are just some of the kimonos here! I chose the Disco Dancer Dark Kimono and styled it below. It's on sale now as you can see for only $35, such a steal!

This is from my Instagram @HiTash. I also made a video featuring this item and other Shoplately items here:

Thank you for reading, and be sure to check out my sale event below!:

https://shoplately.com/group/Phraseology/7745#.UoUx6qXXklK

Urban Moschino + Wine Pants

2013-11-13T13:17:00.000-10:00

Black Beanie (Aeropostale)

Round Sunglasses from Dresslink

White Cami (Forever 21)

Moschino Belt from Romwe

Red Pants from Romwe

Black Cutout Boots from Shoplately

Happy November! I totally created this outfit around these wine colored pants; my absolute favorite color for fall! Cozy like sweatpants, yet enough structure and detail to pass off for daytime wear, I kept it simple mixing it with neutrals and cinched it all together with my prized Moschino replica belt. Since the outfit was feeling very urban-ish, I thought what better than to slap a beanie on it :) It's not my typical style, but I had fun styling the pants and delving into a sporty feel! Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

Kahala Mall Snapshot Of Style Event

2013-10-17T00:37:00.001-10:00

Round Glasses c/o Dresslink

Fringe Bag c/o Dresslink

Baroque Top (Forever 21)

Leather Skirt c/o StylingOn

Black Tights

Cutout Boots c/o Shoplately (ZooShoo)

I didn't abandon my blog again! Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been a crazy workaholic recently, and I don't think you want to see fashion posts of me in an apron ;) Tonight I had the pleasure of going to Kahala Mall's Snapshot Of Style Event (with my sister!) for Hawaii Fashion Month 2013. I was one of their winners for their Instagram style contest, and they were so kind to give me a VIP shopping pass and a $20 gift card to the mall. At the actual event there were giveaways and food vendors at a lot of their stores. Pictured above is just 1 example of the yummies they were handing out, I swear we ate so much food it was like a Costco sample run ;) My sister and I also got free hair makeovers, and even got 5 full size salon hair products each! Needless to say, I had a great time and it was a very successful event! Thanks Kahala Mall!

XOXO,

Tasha

Voodoo Girl

2013-10-01T01:10:00.001-10:00

Hat (Goodwill)

White Crop Top (Windsor)

Printed Kimono c/o OASAP

Shorts (Goodwill)

Platform Sneakers (Jeans Warehouse)

Crossbody Bag (Target)

Please excuse the darkness, I had to take these photos in the late evening as my photographer (aka hubbs) and I goofed and didn't take 'before event' pictures and had to manage with 'after event' pictures. I wore this outfit to September's Eat the Street, which is always a fun event for a foodie like me! I felt really 'witchy' with this look (I think it's the hat), and loved sporting the dark lipstick, torn tights, creepers, etc. I also looooove this kimono! Bohemian is one of my favorite styles and I was totally channeling Vanessa Hudgens on this one, she's one of my celebrity style icons! Who is your celebrity style icon?

XOXO,

Tasha

Pastel Parfait

2013-09-25T12:07:00.000-10:00

Sunglasses c/o Romwe

Necklace c/o BezelBox

Crop Top c/o Front Row Shop

Skirt c/o OASAP

Heels (Charlotte Russe)

I'm still living in summer skirts and crop tops, thanks Hawaii weather! (Except, it's raining constantly so that's a bit of a problem now.) I love the classic silhouette of this skirt, and the pastel color is to die for! I wanted to accent it with another cool tone shown in the necklace, and how cool is this crop top?! The elastic band on the bottom gives it a really unique touch :)

XOXO,

Tasha

White Party

2013-09-23T02:03:00.001-10:00

Crochet Top c/o Romwe

Locket Necklace c/o Shoplately

Skirt (American Apparel)

Bag (Target)

Boots (Charlotte Russe)

This outfit was for the 'White Party' at Honolulu Night Market this past Saturday. I was surprised that I even had these items since I don't usually wear/own much white. (I always get it dirty!) I liked the Western feel the accessories gave to the outfit, and thought nude would fit in best with the all white theme, without being whited out. Night Market was cool by the way; I went for the shopping but enjoyed the food so much more!

XOXO,

Tasha

90's Flower Child

2013-09-18T23:25:00.003-10:00

Rounded Sunglasses c/o Romwe

Striped Sunflower Crop Top c/o Romwe

Denim Overalls c/o Romwe

Pink Doc Martens (Ross)

I got a new package of clothing in from Romwe today, one of my favorite online shops! Some items included were pieces I wanted to specifically put together to create a look that I feel is very 90's with a mixture of grunge. I definitely wanted to get back into the overall trend, and love how it looks paired with crop tops. I also decided to go for some grungy pink Docs. To finish off with a fun fact, I used to rock a mean pair of Harry Potter overalls in elementary ;)

XOXO,

Tasha

Personal Styling feat. StylingOn!

2013-09-16T15:25:00.000-10:00

Spiked Sunglasses c/o Romwe

Necklace c/o StylingOn

Eagle Tank c/o StylingOn

Skater Skirt c/o StylingOn

Buckle Boots (Gojane)

I received a majority of these pieces from StylingOn, a company that specializes in providing personal styling services! They sent me 3 of the items above, and I styled them together in this cute yet casual summer outfit. Also here are my relatively new boots that I scored from GoJane! I love that website, they have so many pieces similar to Jeffrey Campbells, but at a fraction of the price. If you want to check out my review of StylingOn, here's my video on it:

XOXO,

Tasha

I'm Baaaaaack! + Instagram Fashion

2013-09-16T00:19:00.002-10:00

Cross Crop Top (Wetseal)

Moschino Belt c/o Romwe

Skirt (American Apparel)

Crossbody Bag (Pacsun)

Boots (Hautelook)

Man....have I been missing or what?! I've seriously neglected this blog, and I want to start getting back into it! I'm not making any promises I can't keep, but hopefully I will be able to become more consistent with it :) I've decided to post some little Instagram fashion (I'm active on there at least! lol). By the way, my Instagram is @HITASH, come & see me! :)

XOXO,

Tasha

Pond's Luminous Finish BB+ Cream Review!

2013-08-05T21:22:00.001-10:00

I got the opportunity from Influenster to try out the new Pond's Luminous Finish BB+ Cream! I have been trying it for about a month now, and have completely fallen in love with it! They gave me the light and medium shade, but I decided to continue use of the medium because it fits my skin tone better, and gives me better coverage. Here are some features about it that I like:

-Not Greasy and blends easily

-Has SPF 15 for sun protection

-Medium coverage

-Has a tone perfecting complex that has really evened out my skin!

Here is an my Instagram (@HiTash) picture of when I received my package, and my video review on the BB+ Cream!

Overall, I think this is a great BB+ Cream! The only cons that I can think about it is that it doesn't cover acne scarring (but it's a BB cream anyways, not a foundation) and it only comes in light and medium, so no shades are available for darker skin tones. This BB+ cream retails for $9.99 and should be available at your local drugstore :)

Pond's is also having an awesome sweepstakes where you can win a trip to the Bahamas! Enter here:

https://www.facebook.com/ponds/app_324147027731622

Crossbones

2013-04-24T21:23:00.000-10:00

Black Beanie (Aeropostale)

Geometric T-Shirt c/o Choies

Skull/Rose Leggings c/o Romwe

Studded Leather Jacket c/o PLNDR

I can't get enough of leggings. I live in Hawaii and it's hot...nearly all the time...but Romwe just keeps coming out with great leggings! I've never seen so much amazing printed leggings, and at such an affordable price!

Do you have any Romwe printed leggings? If so, what's your favorite print?

XOXO,

Tasha

Studs & Utility

2013-04-19T03:18:00.000-10:00

Utility Jacket (Forever 21)

Skull Blouse (H&M)

Acid Jeans c/o PLNDR

Studded Boots c/o WantedShoes.com

I bought this utility jacket a few weeks ago, and I think it is such a great investment piece. Although we're approaching a hot summer, it's such a great layering piece that looks great with anything! I'll be sure to get great use out of it in fall/winter months.

XOXO,
Tasha

In Native Lands

2013-04-08T12:00:00.000-10:00

American Apparel Bodysuit (Hautelook)

Printed Denim Vest c/o Romwe

Destroyed/Studded Shorts

Skull Scarf (Jeans Warehouse Hawaii)

Is this not the coolest jacket/vest ever? Sure it looks like I stole it off of a homeless person at Kakaako park, but it has detachable sleeves! Common now, detachable denim sleeves?!? I just adore it. It's super 90's and grungy to me, which is everything I love!

XOXO,

Tasha

The Cat's Meow

2013-04-06T00:55:00.002-10:00

Destroyed Cat Sweater c/o Romwe

High Waisted Shorts c/o Romwe

Blue Belt (Forever 21)

Black Sunglasses c/o Romwe

Knee High Socks (K. Bell from Karmaloop)

Studded Platform Sneakers (Jeans Warehouse Hawaii)

Hi guys! This outfit was taken from my most recent styling video, which I posted below. I totally am diggin my new sneakers and knee highs (even though it's damn hot), and I paired it with my favorite type of sweater. (One with a bunch of holes in it!) Don't you wish it was fall all year long? At least in Hawaii anyways? I hate sweating for fashion :P

XOXO,

Tasha

I Can See Your Bones

2013-03-23T22:54:00.000-10:00

Thrifted Muscle Tee

Studded Shorts c/o Romwe

Skeleton Tights c/o Romwe

Sneakers (Hautelook)

If you guys follow me on Instagram (HiTash), you probably have already seen these AHHHHMAZING skeleton leggings. I love pieces that kind of go 'against the norm' (at least in Hawaii, lol) and these definitely fall in to that category. The tights blend so seamlessly into my skin, one man thought the bones were tattooed! They are just such a convo. starter, and I absolutely adore them!

XOXO,
Tasha

Swatches + Review: Milani Color Statement Lipliners!

2013-03-21T18:32:00.000-10:00

So these are all the lipliners from the new Milani Color Statement collection, 8 in all. They are pencils, so need to be sharpened. They are very smooth and creamy, and apply lovely! They are very pigmented :) These retail for around $3.99 (varies by location), and can be found at most local drugstores.

02 True Red

03 Nude

04 All Natural

05 Haute Pink

07 Brandy

08 Fuchsia

09 Spice

10 Cocoa

XOXO,

Tasha

Swatches: Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Naturals & Browns

2013-03-21T17:41:00.001-10:00

Finally the last lipsticks of the collection, the Naturals and Browns! I am in love with Nude Cream. I also tend to not like browns too much on me, so some of these would have to be some of my least favorites, but maybe it's just my skin tone/preference.

As noted in previous posts, these retail for around $5.49 (varies by location), and can be found at most of your local drugstores. They are VERY opaque! Very smooth and pretty moisturizing for a lipstick. They glide on pretty creamy, but it varies by finish. There is also a light fruity scent, similar to watermelon or cherry.

25 Naturally Chic (Cream)

26 Nude Cream (Cream)

27 Dulce Caramello (Pearl)

29 Teddy Bare (Cream)

30 Candied Toffees (Metallic)

31 Bronzed Beauty (Shimmer)

35 D'oro (Metallic)

37 Chocolate Berries (Cream)

38 Double Espresso (Pearl)

XOXO,
Tasha

Swatches: Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Plums & Berries

2013-03-21T01:05:00.003-10:00

Here are the Plums and Berries of the Milani Color Statement lipstick collection! I am loving this group. The combination of finishes paired with the vibrant hues are gorgeous! I do think that some of these are less...wearable then other colors. Maybe it's the metallics? Also Black Cherry is a bit hard in application as it moves around a lot on the lips. Great color though!

17 Plumrose (Cream)

19 Raspberry Rush (Metallic)

20 Uptown Mauve (Cream)

21 Sangria (Matte)

22 Chilled Brandy (Shimmer)

24 Black Cherry (Cream)

34 Violent Volt (Metallic)

Check out my previous posts on some of the other colors from the collection :)

XOXO,

Tasha

Swatches: Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Reds & Oranges

2013-03-01T19:34:00.000-10:00

So these are the Reds and Oranges from the Milani Color Statement Lipsticks collection! One big thing to notice is that yes, the reds are basically all very similar in color! The main difference is subtle undertones and finishes.

As noted in previous posts, these retail for around $5.49 (varies by location), and can be found at most of your local drugstores. They are VERY opaque! Very smooth and pretty moisturizing for a lipstick. They glide on pretty creamy, but it varies by finish. There is also a light fruity scent, similar to watermelon or cherry.

01 Sweet Nectar (Cream)

03 Orange-Gina (Pearl)

04 High Voltage (Vinyl)

05 Red Label (Cream)

06 Cherry Crave (Metallic)

07 Best Red (Matte)

08 Ruby Valentine (Vinyl)

Check out my previous post (scroll below) on the Pinks and Corals from the collection! :)

XOXO,

Tasha

L'OREAL Magic BB Cream

2013-02-25T22:33:00.000-10:00

BB Creams! They have been all the hype recently, and I have had the luxury to try out the new L'oreal Magic BB Cream. This is the 2nd one that I've tried, and I am liking it pretty well! (I will include before and after pictures soon.)

The new L'oreal Magic BB Cream comes in 4 shades; fair, light, medium, deep. I tried the shade in light. It is a white liquid with visible grains inside. The texture is also pretty gritty, which I found interesting. The formula is was also pretty runny.
I use about a quarter size amount, and while smoothing it over my face the beads dissolved. I noticed that it definitely made my skin tone look more even. I have really dark circles and some acne scars, unevenness and some redness, and although it didn't cover it entirely (It is a BB cream, not a concealer/foundation), it definitely made my skin look a lot better and more presentable.
It felt very light, and blends extremely well. It has a light smell, which I can't entirely describe but kind of smells powdery to me. It also leaves a light, dewy finish.

I received a complimentary product from SheSpeaks/L'Oréal to facilitate this review

Red Velvet Wasteland

2013-02-21T11:19:00.001-10:00

Gray Beanie (Anthem Made)

Half Moon Sweater (Evil Twin)

Velvet Leggings (Can be found HERE)

Skull Litas (Jeffrey Campbell)

I am just in love with velvet leggings. I am obsessed with the texture they hold; such a visual sheen and physically soft and alluring. This sweater is also one of my faves! I definitely need more pieces from Evil Twin. & these skull Litas...I found for $50 on clearance at Urban Outfitters! Score of a lifetime.

XOXO,

Tasha

Swatches: Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Pinks & Corals

2013-02-19T23:38:00.002-10:00

I know this is mostly a fashion blog, but I know a lot of you also love makeup :) I am swatching the pinks/corals today, but will be doing other products & colors from the collection in future posts. Here are some quick facts and my opinions about the lipsticks:

-Retails for $5.49 each.

-Sold at local drugstores and retailers, such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc.!

-Super pigmented and glides on smooth. (In my opinion, bolder and more pigmented than old formula!)
-Round shape (compared to geometric shape of old formula) and shiny, gold mirrored packaging with color indicator and name/# on bottom.

09 Pink Frost (Frost)

11 Fruit Punch (Cream)

12 Flamingo Pose (Cream)

14 Rose Hip (Cream)

15 Hot Pink Rage (Matte)

16 Flirty Fuchsia (Vinyl)

33 Rose Amour (Cream)

Make sure to check out milanicosmetics.com for more colors!

XOXO,

Tasha

Mosaic Printed Leggings

2013-01-24T19:20:00.004-10:00

Blue Beanie (Cotton On)

Cross Muscle Tee (Forever 21)

Printed Mosaic Leggings (Can be found HERE)

Jeffrey Campbell Skull Litas (Scored for $50 on sale at Urban Outfitters!)

So me and the husband (aka Camera Man) went filming on location today! I really want to try and start doing that for all my outfit videos from now on. I'm working on a video right now and stole these pictures from the shoot. Very hipster...but I love it! I just love the combo of the Lita's & leggings, especially since the leggings are SO vibrant. Absolutely beautiful!

XOXO,
Tasha

Buyer's Pick Sale!

2012-11-02T23:40:00.002-10:00

Up to 30% off, from November 2^nd through 8^th!
http://www.romwe.com/Buyer's-Pick-c-118.html