Love Your Skin As Well!

The cold weather can do some pretty bad damage to our skin if we don't keep after it. When moisture levels in the air are lower (winter) this causes the skin to break down layers draining the skin of its natural oils. What's best is to moisturise skin .... and what better way to do it than with natural home remedies! My skin can be very picky ... it can be overly dry one day and balanced the next. I wouldn't say I have a combination per say ... I would just say I have DRY SKIN!  My thighs and legs is where the main part of the dryness occurs. I have learned that they produce EXCESS keratin! (a natural protein in the skin)  Sooo after doing research I came up with the ultimate "Moisture Retaining Concoction" Not only does this retain moisture but it also exfoliates skin to give you a natural GLOW!  Blah BLAH blah! Stop with the boring stuff ... get to the good part! ... SoOo you'll need:


2 tbsp of brown sugar
4 tbsp ground coffee (any will do)
2 tbsp coconut oil (grape seed or almond oil works well too)
2 tbsp of honey
1 cup of milk
a medium bowl


Mix all ingredients in your bowl (except milk) until everything is moist. Before your shower grab some of this lovely "MRC" and massage into your skin.  When I exfoliate with this "MRC" I usually exfoliate my skin vigorously. I do not have sensitive skin on my legs or thighs so i usually work up a rough up and down side to side motion to exfoliate. If you have sensitive skin a soft massage will do the trick as well. Everyone knows their own body better than someone else would. When you're done just rinse off with cool water and continue with your regular shower routine. The honey and coconut oil will moisturize the skin and help retain moisture while the sugar and coffee will exfoliate the dead skin cells that were lingering behind. HOWEVER I would not recommend using this on the face. I feel its too oily and invigorating for the face. Now on any day you can grab a cup of milk and a wash cloth and soak the cloth and rest it on your face (without dripping of course) for about 10-15 minutes .. Then rinse off thoroughly. I like doing this the day after I exfoliate my face. And remember not to exfoliate with the "MRC". I've never done it so I wouldn't recommend trying it.
Oh my! I have rambled on for too long ... I figured I give you guys a different side of "fashion" we all have and should embrace .. Beauty. Till next post! 

Love Your Skin As Well! by onerocastar on polyvore.com

Not Your Average Holiday Outfit

I decided to put this set together for those of you who don't believe in the Christmas sweaters and your average holiday dresses. I feel these outfits have the potential to become holiday outfits if styled with the right accessories and even the right hair style. Sure old aunt Lucy will comment on the boots and of course grandma will hate them but i bet they're glad you came by! With soft makeup on the eyes and bright lipstick you're likely to set your own holiday trend!

Not Your Average Holiday Outfit by onerocastar featuring a chiffon skirt

M.I.A. but still WORKING!!

So .. I have been M.I.A. I know I know. But truthfully I've been dedicating time to putting together a portfolio of fashion shoots I've styled with of course the help of a couple of awesome people.
I've been fashion styling for about a year now which first started off with assisting. (I still assist on occasions) After a while I noticed it was a cool and fun job where I can be myself, be in the fashion industry and meet some cool people.
I have met and collaborated with some great and talented people in the industry that have also helped me along this wild and exciting (sometimes nerve recking) ride. I have many to thank for their patience, support and most importantly .. their knowledge. THANK YOU!
Don't mean to sound so sappy but anyway as far as my portfolio ... it has a variety of concepts and ideas put together that have not only been my own but like I mentioned before a collaboration between co-workers. Pretty soon I will be posting images up of some shoots we have done .. I cant just yet but soon my pretties! I am very excited for this.
I want to eventually work with magazines and have my work published and seen by many. I am also working on building up a clientele and not just work with clients but build a relationship with them where I understand their needs and make sure their end result is satisfying.
I feel every woman should feel confident, comfortable and attractive in what they wear. Everyone wants to look good so why not do it with style whilst embracing your personality? I love seeing people confident in their own skin and so sure about what they wear. I feel your wardrobe has to go along with your personality. Make sure you feel comforatble in what you wear .. add a little pizzaz and stay true to yourself. Always Vivacious!