Over the years my scents have changed I still remember my first perfume I ever bought; it was Electric Youth. Do you remember that one? It was fashioned after Debbie Gibson’s song. I wore or more like drenched myself in that scent.

My next two that I used to keep in rotation was Baby Love Soft and Navy.

          

                                                          My 10 Item Wardrobe

                     In last week's Fashion Chic Friday I briefly mentioned the 10 Item Wardrobe (or also known as a capsule wardrobe) I learned from reading Madame Chic Series  by Jennifer L Scott. Since reading her book originally I loved the idea of a minimum wardrobe with pieces of items work together to make your wardrobe look timeless. It is quite marvelous you see I no longer buy items spontaneously (which I had a bad habit of). I would constantly buying items that sometimes didn't work well with other items already in my wardrobe and then eventually after years of never wearing I eventually donated them. The wardrobe concept is based around having a few key pieces. Versatile to mix and match in your wardrobe to create multiple looks. Choosing only the items that you love and will wear often. Which leads to no longer stressing over what to wear due to the flexibility of the wardrobe.

                    Now your pieces are that your pieces. You can find quality items from high end stores, consignment store and even Target. It's understanding what your personal style is and catering to that look.   If you're worried about the effect frequent wear has on an item's condition, each article of clothing has a set life cycle, and constant use does not alter that. It becomes a decision of quality versus quantity. I do understand that it may sound a bit silly or even superficial but it does make life simpler and well we all have to get dressed might as well have a little order to it all.

Here are a few tricks to building your 10 Item Wardrobe

*Does this fit me?

*Is this age-appropriate?

*Is this my true style?

*Do I love this?

*Do I wear this?

                Every year people make their New Years resolutions. I personally usually do not. This year though was a tad different. I made a goal;

*What I wear at home matters enough to make an effort.

Now that doesn't mean that I dress up in cocktail dresses and my finest jewelry to flutter around my home. That does mean that I was finding myself constantly wear pajama's when I would be home all day, or mismatched stained sweats. Of course yoga pants, well let's just say I've had my healthy dose of those also.  While I thought nothing of my wearing pajama's and stained sweats I noticed my children were feeling the same way. You see they are sponges they absorb what we do, what we say more then we'll ever understand. When I noticed my children not wanting to change out of their pajama's all day a red flag went up. Then when my oldest said my uniform was compiled of an enormous amount of yoga pants well then that was the last straw. You see I always pride myself on looking nice and put together when I go out, and I do believe there are special days that call for all day pajama's but not every day. How I dress matters. It sets the mind frame on what task  I have that day. My simple goal became feeling and looking put together at home. Now looking put together and stylish can mean comfortable, so I purchased a few loungewear suits. One velour and another crème color on clearance from New York & Company. So when I get up I enjoy my coffee, take care of the babes and then head upstairs and prepare for my day. Make my bed, get dressed, fix my hair put on my 5 minute face and begin and embrace what ever is before me. I've noticed a difference in the amount of my productivity. I highly recommend giving it a try. Here below is a photo of my gray velour suit, and an example of my quick hair fix. Simple, put together and out of pj's.  Great for the mind and the confidence. I’ve also discovered that the ritual of self-care, and dressing in a manner that uplifts us, even when we are alone, especially when we are alone, makes it far easier to get dressed and look our best when we are preparing ourselves to go to out. If we feel good about our appearance most of the time while we are at home, it provides a smoother transition when we get “dressed” to go out in public.
Give it a try. Do you agree? How do you feel about what you wear at home? Would love to hear.

*I outline my lips with the brown lightly (not heavy handed)

I know it looks silly but bare with me. Now I use the little sponge blender and start blending the liner around.

Next I use a flesh colored lip contour liner. I bought mine at Ulta for a few dollars.

Out line over the brown liner

Blend again with little sponge blender

Almost done now I use a concealer pen, now you can use what ever concealer you have I just like the convenience of the pen by Physician's Formula. Now I don't drench my lips. I just use a very light layer and then you guessed it blend again.

Then my favorite part my lip gloss but not just any lip gloss but this by Physician's Formula Plumper Potion.

And it does what it says it plumps your lips perfectly. Rub your lips together and voila my lips.

Now keep in mind the base is a great way to add color to also. Right after the concealer you can apply your lipstick...red if you wish then add your plump potion and long lasting gorgeous lips. The concealer does a great job at keeping you color still and last.

Now just for fun and because I believe women should be informed here is a basic color chart to what goes well due to hair color and skin color. Then of course you decide if you want to comply.

*Redheads peach, apricot, warm pink, sheer coral, honey colored nude, and raisin

*Blondes pink, mocha pink, peachy pink, sandy pink, rose and golden raspberry

* Brunettes rose, berry, plum, bronze, golden pink, browny pink, sheer coral, wine, and shimmery mocha

*Mocha skin Beige, sheer gold, coffee, caramel, berry, plum, wine, pink, sheer raisin, coral and bronze

*Dark skin warm caramel, coffee, toast, deep bronze, true crimson, burnet plum,  and hues of gold,

P.s remember one of the most important pieces of lips and lipstick wear is teeth. Your lipstick will either darken or brighten your teeth. That's why it's important to take care of your teeth. I also whiten my own teeth at home. I'll show you how on another post. Until then smile your gorgeous smile and remember the "The Best Make-up of all is Joy!"

It's about 5-$6 but it's easy, and dependable. I buy it in the blackest black. I've used many different kinds but with my eyes I have to be careful to not have any triggers that make my eyes act up.

4. I take vitamins with Biotin and Collagen to strengthen and grow hair (which includes eyelashes) and yes they are gummies. You can find all kinds, I have had great success with these.

okay and drum roll the last but I think one of the most important things I use is this

It's the Shiseido Lash Serum. I use it every morning and every night. Ever since I started using this awesome product I have noticed my lashes thicker. It runs about $30

So there you go all my little secrets. Do you use anything I mentioned? Do you do anything extra? Let me know I love learning more.