Top 5 Basic Back To School Clothing and Accessory Essentials

A Dependable, Durable, Basic Pair of Jeans

You need at least 2 pairs of basic jeans.Your jeans should be free of any rips,slashes, etc. Ideally, they should be dark wash because dark wash goes with pretty much anything.I'm not going to go into specifics as to what kind  you should get because everyone has their own taste in jeans. No matter what kind you prefer, make sure they are durable and comfortable. For me, I enjoy skinny jeans so I choose skinny jeans that are comfortable, not too tight and very durable.

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A while ago, around my birthday, I got a pair of dark wash skinny jeans from Forever 21. They looked cute on me, felt nice around my waist and were only around $15! I thought, "This is great!" The only problem was, I noticed that in my thigh area, they were a little tight but I payed no attention to it because they were the cutest jeans in the store. Well, long story short I don't really wear those jeans anymore because when I washed them, they got tighter. At first, I was like "For the sake of fashion, I can go a day with pants that make me just a little uncomfortable. No biggy!" I ate my words a few weeks after that because the more I washed them, the tighter and tighter they got! I can't even put them on anymore! My legs hurt so bad within 2 seconds of putting them on.
The moral of the story is, no matter how cute the jeans are, make sure they are COMPLETELY comfortable when you try them on! If you ignore anything that's imperfect about them, you will surely regret it!
Make sure that you absolutely adore these trusty jeans so that any day you need a back up pair when you just don't know what to wear, you can always rely on them!


 Neutral Colored Tank Tops and Camisoles

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Black,white,nude and grey are the colors of tank tops and camisoles that you need for your school wardrobe. These colors go with anything and everything! With school season comes the winter season so having these colors on hand are great for layering anything!

Neutral Colored Undergarments 
Especially if you're wearing white or anything light colored, nude and black bras and underwear are a big necessity. Sure cute bras with the zebra print or the pink leopard print are awesome but some shirts and sweaters are more sheer than others which means those totally awesome prints, aren't going to come in handy on certain occasions.


Cute Cardigans

If you're not the hoodie kind of gal, this is a really great thing to invest in. In school, no matter what condition it is outside, the air is ALWAYS blasting! In the fall, that is the last thing we want when it is beginning to get cold outside. Cardigans keep you looking stylish without an effort and really warm! A nice, durable and dependable, go-to cardigan is  definitely a must have for your back to school wardrobe.

Dependable Tote

Even if you carry a backpack to school everyday, carrying all those heavy books around can't be healthy for your body and it just isn't pleasant. You really need a durable, dependable tote to carry around with you during the day. This is HIGHLY recommended for those going into middle school this year because this is your first year experiencing walking long distances around school to reach your classes and carrying around a lot of books while doing so. You need a tote that is of medium to large size (and maybe larger depending on what kind of classes you have and the materials required for them) to hold EVERYTHING you need for your upcoming classes.
When I was in middle school I only had 3 times to go to my locker to get what I needed for my next classes. Once in the morning for my first 2 classes, one in the after noon before lunch for my selectives, a core class and gym and one when it was time for me to leave. During those times, for the certain classes I had, I had a lot of books to carry at one time so it was essential for me to have a medium to large tote to carry around.

You also have to make sure that your tote is not only durable but comfortable. I wouldn't recommend the kind of totes with the woven handles because those only leave marks, scars and sores on your shoulders.
One place that a lot of people in my grade carry are the totes from Abercrombie and Hollister Co.You want to look for totes that are very similar to those. The totes specifically from those stores are really pricey but they last a LONG time and are super durable! Abercromie nor Hollister are one of my favorite places to shop but as far as totes go, they are the place for me.
For gym classes and sports teams, I would recommend getting a separate tote for that. You don't want your everyday school tote to smell like gym or sweat! You want to get a tote that you can zip up to conceal the smells of that session and make sure its machine washable!

"Pull Out" Shoes
Let's say you've been wearing heels all day and your feet are ACHING and you feel like you can't go any further. This is the time for your "pull out" shoes to make an apparence. Whether they are basic flip flops, cute ballet flats or just a more comfortable maybe lower heel, these back up shoes are a must! Keep them in your locker or if your tote has enough room to fit them in, put them in there. Without these shoes, you only have one option if your feet get to the point where you need to sit all day and soak them and that is to go around bare footed. Not cool! Talk about all the germs your feet are taking in, not to mention the extensive amount of dirt that it leaves on your feet! No matter what, you must always have a pair of "Pull Out" shoes! Everyday, when you choose out your outfit, make sure you look at your other, more comfortable shoe options for that outfit to use for your "Pull Out" shoes!
If you don't want to go through the hassle of choosing out a pair everyday, go and get a pair of neutral shoes that you can wear with any outfit!

I hope I helped you! Stay tuned in for more blog posts! Follow me on Twitter : My Twitter
Love,
Flair Berry <3

Tanning 101

 The one thing on a girl's mind when the idea of summer comes along is not only finding a bikini of perfection but getting a TAN of perfection! On today's blog post, I'm going to be breaking down how tanning actually works, what to do when you go a bit overboard and get a sunburn and tips on tanning a bit safer!

How Tanning Works:

       In our skin, we have the cell process of melanogenesis. This process includes Melanocyte cells that produce Melanin which help protect the body from any radiation damage by soaking in the UV radiations from the sun, causing your skin to darken. Meloncytes create 2 different types of melanin- pheomelanin (red) as well as eumelanin (darker brown). 

       Tanning is different for each skin tone.People with very light skin (like some, natural blondes and natural red heads) produce more pheomelanin which causes them to sunburn more than they sun tan. People of darker skin 

tones produce more eumelanin which causes the nice brown hue that they get from tanning or their natural brown skin tone.

Examples:

Scarlett Johansson (Beige or Yellow Undertone)

ANTM Cycle 13 winner- Nicole Fox (Porcelain or Pink Undertone)

 If you are on the fair side, you have porcelain or pink undertones and your more than likely to sunburn than tan.

If you have beige or yellow undertones, its a bit easier for you to tan but it's just as easy to sunburn.

If you are of darker skin tone, you very rarely sun burn.If you are of an olive tone, it's very easy for you to tan and you rarely sunburn.

Liya Kebede (Darker Skin Tone)

Victoria Justice (Olive Skin Tone)

How To Treat A Sunburn:

Fell asleep on the beach or forgot to put on your sunblock? Don't worry it's happened to everyone before. From your red, irritated skin to the pain you feel whenever someone touches your sunburned areas, no one likes the nasty aftermath of being in the sun too long.Luckily, it doesn't take too long to heal from a sunburn.

While your sunburn is healing, it's important to keep yourself out of as much sun as possible. When you go out, put on a good amount of sunblock to protect yourself of further skin damage. A lot of people suggest that Aloe helps soothe the pain. Drinking a lot of water will keep you hydrated. For some, sunburning can lead to dehydration as well.

Tips On Tanning a Little Safer:

One thing you could do to tan safer is to apply a sun block of lower spf before you go out. This way, you get the protection that you need to avoid a sunburn and still get a nice tan. This is really important if you are going in water.

I would advice you to stay out of the sun when it is at it's highest peak and when the UV radiations are at their strongest. Those times could be around 12 to maybe 3 in the afternoon. It really depends on where you are.

Though it might be tempting due to over advertisement, tanning beds I would say is a major DON'T! Artificial sunlight is not the way to go because you have a higher chance of getting skin cancer. If you want an alternative to tanning beds or a faster tan, spray tanning is always nice. Just make sure you get the right color, otherwise, you could end up looking like an orange. Also,there are several sun tanning lotions out there to try.Just to name a couple- the Kardashian's Glamour Tan tanning lotion or the Neutrogena Micromist Tanning Sunless Spray and there are many others to choose from.

Thank you for checking out this blog post! I hope you enjoyed and I hope I helped you! Stay tuned in for more blog posts.

Love,

Flair Berry

OMG Say What?!: Blair Fowler gets her time in the spotlight!

                       

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Known for her long, brunette locks and  fresh, fun personality, youtube beauty guru Blair Fowler (Juicystar07), shines like a star on Teen Vogue's website AND on the red carpet for the premier of Sharpay's Fabulous Adventures movie!

Blair started off as an average 15 year old on youtube, sharing her deep interest in makeup and showing different tips and tricks that she's learned on her journey with experimenting with it. Some how, it bloomed into many doors opening for the now, 18 year old,(April 1st was her b-day!) Tennessee native. From her Seventeen Beauty Smartie opportunity, to becoming the youngest makeup artist to work at Fashion Week, to WALKING on a runway for a designer in Fashion Week, to being on TEEN VOGUE's website to walking a RED CARPET premier to having the opportunity to be in Disney's new original movie Prom!! Can you believe it??

Now I'll be honest, I didn't know youtube could turn you into a glamorous extravaganza, but obviously, it's capable! 

According to her interview with Teen Vogue, Blair shares that she has a BOOK DEAL in the works at the moment! A book deal? OMG say what?! I don't know what her book will be about but like a lot of people, I'm hoping it's about how she made it on youtube as a beauty guru.

I've been following her since 2009, when I first found out about the beauty guru trend spreading on YouTube.Honestly, Im proud of Blair! She has shown that dreams can really come true! She has inspired me along with millions of other girls around the country!

Blair, if you ever read this post, I want you to know that Im so happy for you and proud of you. You've come a long way from the average 15 year old on youtube to becoming the person you are right now! I wish you the best with everything that you want to do. Congrats on the new website, being on Teen Vogue's website, walking the red carpet for a movie premier, being on the movie Prom, and becoming very successful. Despite the many haters you have coming your way with nasty comments daily, you don't let them stop you!! You're a big inspiration for me and you totally deserve this! You're beautiful and so sweet, don't ever change please! :)

Hey!

I'm 15 and I have a very keen interest in fashion so I decided to start blogging. I love getting different collages of high fashion models and putting them into slideshows and designing different masterpieces of my own. I hope that you enjoy my blog! 

Love,

Flair Berry