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In the recent world, clothing, especially women’s clothing, is styled to expose as much as it can. Women & men alike, but less so, are going around in the skimpiest of clothing, showing parts of their physique that were never before seen in public. It is fine for those who want that, and the enhanced liberalism of society now permits them to wear almost whatever they like.
Modest clothing for ladies has retained some of the modesty of previous generations. A person has an inherent level of inhibition and modesty and will not want to expose so much. People or communities are owing to religious reasons for dressing modestly. The most common variety of clothing is of the greatest style and often modest clothing is very traditionally-fashioned. Even modestly dressing people like to be trendy. Yet, they find it is difficult to find stores that locate modern and conventional clothing.
· The Emergence of Internet-Marketing for Modest Clothing:
The internet is mesmerizing. The web has caused the system to advance a million-fold. The internet has converted the world into a neighbor of next door. No matter where a store is located, if they have a website, they can show their goods, secure fast transactions, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
· The Interest of Fashion Designers:
Mainstream designers would have never seen the market for modest clothing if the industry was never created. One can be quite confident that if the distributors will not get their return of investment, then the customer will see less stock in the department stores in their community. Free enterprises suggest it is a demand then the shopkeepers will give the supply but as soon as the demand lessens supply will also decrease.
· Advantage of Modest Clothing:
The modest clothing industry is beneficial for two reasons. Free enterprise operates if there will be a supply-demand. All one has to do is see for modest clothing divisions a more soothe and pleasurable feeling for those searching a modest look.
· Influencing the marketplace:
The modest clothing venture has convinced the marketplace to provide modest clothing to their clientele. Some women may not look for modest clothes. However, the designers are making lines of modest apparel; people shopping for longer shirts as well as dresses with higher necklines.
The modest fashion brands UK has been successful and will affect culture for the good. As one shops modest clothing for themselves and their children, the culture around will begin to notice. One now has a destination where they can share their choices with their friends in search of a modest wardrobe.
Frida Floral Belted Midi Skirt with Thigh Split
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With the new trend, modest dressing is becoming very popular. And the fashion designers are coming up with styles that are comfortable, luxurious, and divinely modest. You can check out the popular fashion trends on My Own Sense of Fashion and know how to be stylish modestly.
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How to Create a Statement Look with Minimal Makeup
By: Toni Malt
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The desire to simplify is strong for most busy women. However, it is still essential to look polished, no matter how hectic one's schedule is. After all, there is a lot to be said about "doing less but looking more."
Fortunately, makeup is one aspect of looking pretty and presentable that does not always need to be a long and elaborate process. Even if you wish to look a little edgy and set yourself apart from the rest, there are quick and easy ways to do so with makeup.
How do you do that? Here are some pro makeup artist's tips to try.
1. Ditch the foundation and just use concealer.
If you have healthy skin without a lot of blemishes, you do not need to use foundation. Instead, use a brightening concealer to take care of any unevenness with your complexion and to spot-conceal.
Just use your clean fingers to pat in and blend the product into your skin for that flawless and healthy finish.
2. Use cheek tint.
Cheek tint creates the most natural-looking flush, and it usually lasts much longer than gel or powder blush. You also do not need special tools to apply it — your fingers will do, which actually makes for faster application.
However, spread the cheek tint right away because it tends to set fast. You never want the tint to set before spreading it because it's just going to create a dark splotch on your cheeks.
3. Define your brows with brow powder.
There's nothing like a good brow game to set off a minimal makeup look. And the quickest way to have your eyebrows on fleek is to use an angled brow brush and brow powder.
You can define your brow shape easily and take care of sparseness in some areas for that full and healthy pair of brows to frame your face. It's good to use brow powder because you can pack on the color in just a few sweeps and also quickly feather out mistakes.
4. Mattify your eyelids.
Get rid of the natural shine and control the oil production on your eyelids by using a mattifying primer. This will help create a cleaner eye and also set a good and long-lasting base for eye makeup.
At the same time, if you take the primer up to your brow bone, it will increase the definition of the under-brow line. You can just use your ring finger to pat the primer all over your lid.
5. Use only one natural eyeshadow hue for your eyelid.
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There's nothing easier to use than one natural eyeshadow color such as champagne, subtle rose gold, or light taupe to add a bit of dimension and a healthy glow to your eyes.
Again, use your ring fingers for a light application and make sure to extend the color to the inner eye area for a lovely shimmer that can make the eyes look brighter and more awake.
6. Use a bright under-eye color.
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Do not be afraid to use a pop of bright color to line under your eyes. This simple addition is what will transform your healthy neutral look into a statement one.
For brown eyes, cobalt blue eyeliner will look great. If you have hazel eyes, try mustard yellow. For green eyes, grape or purple hues look fantastic. Meanwhile, for blue eyes, you can play around with mint and turquoise. You can learn about these standout shades for specific eye colors by joining a makeup master class.
7. Be generous with mascara.
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Don't bother with falsies. Instead, find yourself a fantastic volumizing, lengthening, and curling mascara that you can build up. Apply this mascara from root to tip to create the illusion of bigger eyes.
Mascara is a game-changer because it can give your basic makeup a sexier look. Plus, darkening and extending your lashes upward will give you an instant facelift.
8. Apply a lip topper.
Whatever color of lipstick you choose to use to complete your look does not matter. What matters is the topper that gives your lips a fuller and juicier appearance.
Apply lip gloss to the center of your lower lip for that pretty pout. But, if you want to create the illusion of fuller puckers, use the gloss to line your cupid's bow. Now, if you do not like the sticky feel of lip gloss, try a shimmer powder, especially to highlight the cupid's bow.
Minimal makeup does not always need to be a neutral look all the time. With just a few smart changes using multi-tasking products, you can create a standout look with less effort in no time.
About the Author
Toni Malt is the Middle East's leading international editorial makeup artist and the woman behind the highly anticipated Toni Malt Makeup Academy in the heart of Dubai, now training the next generation of key makeup artists. From minimalistic looks to freestyle artistic creations, Toni's creative work has been published in top international fashion magazines around the world including VOGUE, ELLE, L'Officiel, Marie Claire, Harper's BAZAAR, Grazia and Cosmopolitan.
Special thanks again to Toni. You can find her on LinkedIn and at Toni Malt Makeup Academy.
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Shake and Bake Proof Skincare and Makeup for Your Holiday and Summer Escapades
By: Kayla Thomas
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Summer is in full swing and we are all enjoying more outside time, that doesn’t mean we can’t slay if we want to! I’m Deni and I’m here to bring you some of my favorite makeup and skincare favorites both in products and tips to get you through this hot summer without melting. As we are cookout hopping and firework watching we may want a natural beat to look flawless or our natural skin to be popping.
So, let’s start with skincare. On top of hydrating yourself with water, the biggest thing is a bomb skincare routine! More hydration and less overly oily or greasy products.
1. Cleansers:
Believe it or not those hydrating cleansers and foaming cleansers are great for your skin this time of year (even if your skin is oily!) Just make sure they are gentle on your skin! Some of my favorites are the Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser, the Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser, the fresh Soy Face Cleanser and the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser. All four of these cleansers are gentle on skin, not stripping off the natural oils your skin needs, and can provide you with a cleansed but overly dry feeling.
2. Very Light or Gel Moisturizers
It’s July, it’s hot and no one wants to do a ten-step skincare routine right now. I totally get it, but you need a good moisturizer to get you through the dog days of summer. I recommend Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, Origins Ginzing Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer, and Clinique Drastically Different Hydrating Jelly. Each of these is either a light moisturizer that won’t leave a greasy feeling on your skin or a gel that will penetrate your skin for a very hydrated but supple feeling for the skin. This is perfect if you live in conditions where the air is extra dry. Also, no harm in throwing in a good facial spray to reinforce that moisture. Mario Badescu Aloe, Lavender, and Chamomile spray pictured.
Skincare Picture
Image Credit: Kayla Thomas
3. Sunscreen + After Sun
We ALL need a layer of sunscreen. Even on the days where it’s very cloudy, those UVA/UVB rays still come through. The best way is to wear sunscreen when you’re bare-faced but also under any makeup you wear. If you’re wearing makeup, the SPF in your BB cream or Foundation is not enough and there’s no such thing as SPF stacking (Foundation has SPF 15 and I’m wearing a thin layer of SPF 20 sunscreen, so I have SPF 35.) For a sunscreen that performs, is non-pore clogging, and doesn’t leave a white cast; I recommend Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 30 Sunscreen, Cerave SPF 50 Sunscreen, and Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen with SPF 40. It’s recommended that you stay in the SPF 15 to 50 range. For a bonus, I recommend some Sun Bum After Sun Aloe Gel or Fruit of the Earth Pure 100% Aloe Vera Gel to cool your skin down and even out skin tone.
Moving into the makeup category, it’s easier than you think to have a cute slay that won’t melt off in the day.
1. Lightweight Foundations
BB Creams don’t provide enough SPF or coverage to help you out in the sun, their ingredients are also quicker to oxidize and breakdown. However, some lightweight, barely there traditional foundations I can recommend are Maybelline Urban Cover Foundation (SPF 50), L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Glow (or Pro-Matte depending on your finish preference each also has SPF 15.) and NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation. You can also try a foundation stick! Maybelline and Black Opal both have great ones you can pick up almost anywhere.
Selfie Pictures
On the left side, I’m wearing NYX and on the right L’Oréal
Image Credit: Kayla Thomas
2. Brow Product
On my bare minimum days, I’ll do Brows, Mascara, Foundation, Highlighter, and a cute lippie and call it a day. I want Brows that don’t budge as much as I’m on the move. One of my holy grails is Milani Stay Put Brow Color Promade. This product is self-setting and does not go anywhere no matter the temperature. I’ve tested on every hot vacation I’ve gone on and it’s tried and true.
3. Powder
Keep a good loose finishing powder that won’t breakdown and is close to your skin tone for any touch-ups you may need to make. Right now, I’m taking my Maybelline Loose Finishing Powder everywhere.
4. Setting Spray is your Best Friend
Spray your sponge or brush with a little setting spray to help set your foundation as you go on your face. It helps you not have to use a lot of spray later that can melt or cause you to look oily.
5. Lippies
The key to making your lipstick stay is to use your lip balm as usual but blot some of it away before you start your lip application. It’ll stick the product left over but also keep your lips hydrated.
I hope these tips and product recommendations can help you have a wonderful and beautiful holiday and hot summer, with or without makeup! If you want to try out a new lipstick that won’t melt or move during your outing, try out a new lipstick from Lips by Alexander! Use my code “KAYLASPECIAL” and save 20% off your order!
Make sure to visit me over on With Love, Deni and check out My Own Sense of Fashion’s Blog over there!
About the Author
Kayla Thomas or “Deni” to the blogging world is a blogger, brand ambassador, content creator, micro-influencer and writer who focuses on Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, and Music. She does this on her blog With, Love Deni and on Vintage Magazine (formerly TLMJ Magazine). When she isn’t doing this, she’s making videos for her YouTube channel (also With Love, Deni). You can find Deni on Instagram (@kayydenisee), Twitter (@kayydenisee_), Facebook and YouTube (With Love, Deni). You can also shop Lips by Alexander with Deni using her code “KAYLASPECIAL”.
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Power. Everyone wants it in one way or another. I know I would love to feel powerful now and then, especially when I’m put in situations or around people that I don’t know. Let’s just say I’m not exactly good in a crowd. I’m awkward, quiet, shy...I’m kind of a hot mess, to be honest. But there are times that I need to have confidence; times that I need to strut my stuff and believe in myself. And it’s at those time where I grab my power color.
The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2018
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Red and I mean bright, vibrant red. Fire engine truck red.
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I don’t know why I chose red as my power color I think it chose me by default. I have dark hair and super pale skin so the red just pops and really draws attention to everything else. It makes people take notice of the petite person in front of them instead of letting me blend in with the crowd. I’m usually wearing red lipstick because it goes with everything whether it’s at work or a fancy wedding. I’ve even worn red lipstick right before I went under for surgery.
It’s funny because, for a while, my mother hated the red on me. My mother is one of those nude/brown lipstick people. She loves wearing eyeliner and mascara, but when it comes to lipstick, it’s purely nude. So, she didn’t understand why I needed the pop, the wow factor. Wouldn’t I be better off with a light pink, she would ask me? Maybe something that smoothed out my lips and brought a hint of color to them instead of a color that shouted: “look at me!”?
How could I explain to her that the red lipstick made me feel powerful? How could I explain that the color red gives me this confidence that nothing else does? It’s not just about the lipstick, but the color itself says that I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. I’m determined, motivated, and will fight for what I want.
And fight is what I’ve always done...from the moment I was brought into this world.
Growing up with a chronic medical condition, there was always some kind of fight happening, mostly from my mother, about how I would live and what I could accomplish. There were fights with doctors over medical procedures, fights with schools for the right to get an education right alongside everyone else. She never let me get the short end of any stick because of the condition I was born with. I watched her fight, tirelessly, to get me what I deserved and now, as an adult, I have taken the fight into my own hands.
Fighting for what I deserve is in my blood and it takes a lot of strength to continuously fight for myself. To keep up that strength, and that drive, I have to have my own power. I need to believe in myself, and what I can do, to get things done. And I do that by enveloping myself in the color I associate with power.
Sometimes I want to give up - give up the fight, give up the dream. Sometimes I just want to step back and drop the balls. It would be a lot less tiring if I did. But if I don’t fight for myself, who’s going to fight for me?
Power everybody wants it but not many people know how to take it. I’m taking back my own power and on my own terms...wearing my favorite red lipstick.
What makes you powerful?
About the Author:
Melissa is a 30-year-old who reads too much, writes too much, and might have a bit of an addiction to coffee. She loves to crochet, cook, tell stories of her past and present. Melissa is also an aspiring author who is working on her first novel.
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