Celebrating a Decade of Blogging!

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10 yrs blogging, celebrate, fashion first, Just for fun, milestone, my style, personal blog, thank you

It actually feels like longer ago. I would have guessed twelve years of Blogging by now, but I guess I was freshly in college when my journey began.

I started this blog for fun of course when I was still a teenager. I remember sitting in my dorm and taking photos, and being in my childhood bedroom snapping outfit pics. Fashion has always been my passion and I also love to write!

Because fashion is so near and dear to me, I’ve never really cared if 10 or 50 people were engaged. I just wanted to do it as a hobby. When I started a new Instagram earlier this year and became a micro influencer, I thought for two seconds about no longer continuing this blog. That would have been stupid though, because this is a small outlit for me. Why get rid of something I enjoy doing? It’s kind of like a style diary!

If you’re interested, follow me on Instagram @ caromadaris. Thanks for your support!

Nails of the Day: Marble & Gold

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Fake Nails, Glue on, gold nails, KISS, nail art, nail care, Nails, Nails of the Day, Pointy Nails, press-ons, stiletto nails

Aren’t these beautiful? I hate getting my nails done so for the past couple of years I’ve been getting press ons. You glue them and they stay 1-3 days depending on how much you’re doing. It’s best to file the top of your nails first before the glue, that tends to help them stick stronger. These are stiletto, and they are less clunky than square so they stay on better overall.

Outfit of the Day: All black and Chill

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Activewear, All Black, Dunkin Donuts, Lounge wear, OOTD, PINK by Victoria's Secret, Wish

This is just a little get up a threw together to hang with my mom and go to the store. Nothing fancy, all about comfort and lounging.

These cute naughty shorts are from Wish and they’re super soft and comfy cause they’re spandex. The shirt is like ten years old from Victoria’s Secret. Ohh, and the coffee is Pumpkin Swirl from Dunkin’ Donuts! So good. 😛

New: Fancy Bathroom Decor

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bath and body works, Bathroom strorage, candle, Decor, Mouthwash, Organization, yankee candle

I’ve been using a decanter for mouthwash for years now. It’s a great way to elevate the ambience in the restroom, because nobody wants to look at a big, ugly plastic bottle.

Also I put the decanter into a candle holder and it fits perfectly! That was pure luck. All of this stuff is from Yankee Candle I think. Actually, the small beach themed candle holder might be Bath and Body Works.

Outfit of The Day: Opaque Spaghetti Strap Dress

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Clear Straps, Fashion Nova, Girlie, On Trend, OOTD, Outfit of the Day, Pink dress

I’ve been wanting a dress with clear straps for a while, but didn’t get around to purchasing it until the pandemic had already begun. This means i didn’t get to wear this until recently, when I finally went out to a restaurant after 3 months of not going out to eat!

It’s actually a cuter dress than I gave it credit for when browsing Fashion Nova. It was on sale so I said what the heck. It is very similar to more expensive versions on Pretty Little Thing and maybe Meshki? These photos don’t really give it justice, it’s pretty much the perfect length and fit, and the straps are adjustable!!

Outfit of the Day: Denim Dream

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button jacket, Demonia, Denim, Denim Jacket, denim on denim, Forever 21, holey jeans, holographic bag, OOTD, punky, Rue 21

I’ve taken some photos with this jacket in the past, but never unloaded them. I’ll have to do that some day, until then, this denim on denim had to be seen. I’m wearing Rue 21 jeans, Demonia boots, jacket from Forever 21. This was for a lunch date with my bf. One of the last really warm days this fall. If you look close you can see I had on some fishnet tights, and the holographic bag is from WISH. I’ll do a post solely on the shoes and one on the purse at some point.

New: Cape Robin Cowgirl Boots

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Cape Robin, Cowgirl boots, Kat Von D, latex pants, Limecrime Mermaid top coat, new, pvc pants, Shoes, Sword & Dagger lipstick

Look how hot these shoes are!! I love them and they are new to my collection. Metallic pink, pointy toes, white detail on transparent body.. these are perfect in every way. I’ve seen some similar on the runway and was on a mission to find them for months.

I would wear them with socks but it’s freezing outside so there’s no way! Maybe in the spring I can do that. Socks make them extra eccentric though. I told my boyfriend that I’m a space cowgirl when I wear them. Very alien, totally me though. 👽

The black pants are PVC material. I’ll probably do an outfit post with them at some point.

Review: Razor heads from WISH

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accessories, Body, Health, life, Razor, review, shaving, Venus Embrace, Wish

Last year at Christmas my old co-worker gave me a Venus Embrace, which is a reusable, thick, super sharp and precise razor ‘for women’, although they’re no different than a man’s razor. The blades that came with it were big and they had 4 blades, so it was a very smooth shave! The body of the handle was gel, for a comfortable grip.

When I ran out of the blades that came with it, I decided to order some blades on wish. Com because they popped up randomly, and the price was only like 5 bucks or so for 18, 3 blade razor heads that would fit any nice reusable razors you can find. So I decided I couldn’t beat that!!

The blades work fine, but I will say that they are not as sharp as the razor blade heads that you purchase at stores in the USA. I shave twice a week usually, and can use these razor heads 4 weeks on average. That’s not bad considering the price I paid for them. I do wish that I would have ordered ones that were bigger with more blades, because that would ensure a softer, closer shave than just these 3 blade smaller ones. At least they fit and serve their purpose though!

I would repurchase these. I don’t recommend them for people who shave daily though or if you have thick hair, cause they won’t last long. Next time I plan on buying the ones that are bigger and look like what actually come on the Venus razor, cause those cut a lot closer.

Outfit of the Day: Matte Sequin Sheath

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Black and silver, Cousin's wedding, Dress the population, OOTD, Rehearsal dinner, Sequins, Wedding attire

My beloved cousin Lydia got married this weekend. She’s my first cousin to have a wedding and it was very fun, to say the least! I was honored to do her hair and makeup and it was a nice journey to witness.

I rented this dress for the rehearsal dinner, the night before the big day. It’s a brand called Dress the Population. I was terrified it wouldn’t fit but it was great, just like a glove. I will say the sleeves were uncomfortable, maybe a touch too tight. The lining also made it a chore to use the restroom because it would bunch up! Besides that, the matte finish of the sequins was beautiful and the low cut back was flattering! I think everyone really liked it too.

How to: Organize a Bathroom Closet

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accessories, Bathroom strorage, Closet space, how to, How to organize, life, lifestyle, New Stuff, Organization, Storage

It’s hard to find things in a closet this large until you have everything put in place nicely.

First off, I went to Ross and TJ Maxx looking for good containers or bins made for storage. I settled with the black and gray rectangle cloth trays you see above with the metal circle in front. It’s hard to see from this image, but the rolled bath towels, as well as hair dryers are living in those rectangles on the bottom shelf. The ones on the other shelf store wash cloths and my wax pot for doing my eyebrows, and the implements that go with that process, along with instant tanners.

The hard, transparent plastic containers hold my hair products, makeup supplies, and other skin care items. It’s helpful in a daily basis because I can see through them and find what I need quickly when I’m getting ready for the morning or night.

Basically, keep the stuff you use once or twice a day, up top or at eye level. Keep the things that you use a couple times a week on the shelf lower, and the lower you go, put the things you don’t immediately use in your regular routine, like extra toilet paper, and cleaning products. It’s pretty simple to keep your washroom neat and ready for read access!