Brands I Love: Monki

Brands I Love: Monki by lindsay-johnson61

If you couldn't tell already, I'm obsessed with clothes. I love the different atmospheres clothes can create. And lately, I've been noticing a big trend with minimal clothes. I guess the only way to describe it is adding a couple simple pieces together to create a fab look. It also looks really good when you at statement pieces, like a graphic top or a cool bag. One brand that does this really well is Monki. They take the trending "minimal" look, and add their own twist to it, with fun prints and quirky accessories. I personally like to go back to the basics, but I love looking at their clothes—they're so cool. Unfortunately, this rad brand only ships to mostly European and Asian countries, so you can't find any shops in the US or ship through the website. You can, however, get some of their clothes that are available at ASOS, which pretty much ships everywhere.

Click on any of the little pictures to get to their website via Polyvore, and feel free to click on the big picture or any of the links above to check out my Polyvore post and account.

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Trip to Maui

If you've read my previous posts, you could probably figure out that I'm going on a trip to Maui soon, and that I'm absolutely ecstatic about it. One of my favorite things (and it surprises me that this is coming out of the mouth of a teenager) is to travel, and as much as I love city vibes, it's always nice to dedicate a week or two at the beach. I'm very fortunate enough to be able to spend two weeks, which is just enough time to give me a pretty decent tan. Hopefully it doesn't end up like last year where I burnt the back of my thighs, making it almost impossible to sit anywhere.

I'll try and post new things while I'm gone, but I'll probably be spending most of my time at the beach. I'll take lots of fun pics for the next post, and you can all sit and envy me. Ha ha ha!

Till then, cheers!

2014 Beauty Product Wish List

As I continue to watch and catch up on my favorite YouTubers, bloggers, and celebs, I've been keeping my eye out on beauty products that they use, and hoping to get my hands on them! Although these products may not have the same affect on me, I'd be buying the products that my favorite people use, and that's one step closer to being them…right?

Kidding, of course….

Well, anyway! Without further a due, in no particular order, here is this year's beauty product wish list!

*Note to reader: None of these photos of mine. Took them from Google. If you see your photo, and would like me to take it down/give credit, I'd be more than happy to!

#1 - Bioderma Sensibio H20

#2 - Frank Body (Original Scrub)

#3 - Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
(wow, ain't that a mouthful!)

#4 - ZOEVA Makeup Brushes

1. Bioderma - I have seen Zoe Sugg (otherwise known as Zoella to the YouTube world) talk about this product under a "Monthly Favorites" video she did a while back. For as long as I can remember, I've needed a gentle makeup remover that can get the shit off my eyes without me having to rub them until my eyelashes are gone. (Maybe some of you have had a similar problem? I would like to keep my lengthy lashes, thank you very much!) I became very intrigued by it, because she said she could just put some remover on some cotton balls, press them on her eyelids, and BAM! good as new. Unfortunately, the product is only available in France, and Amazon charges a lot for a 500mL bottle. Hopefully, I will be able to get some in the not-so-distant future, and maybe, JUST MAYBE, I will get to keep my eyelashes.
2. Frank Body - Fashion blogger Danielle Bernstein from WeWoreWhat took an adorable Instagram pic, tagging Frank in it. I stalked Frank a bit (sorry, Frank!), and I'm seriously digging some of the products! It's coffee—my absolute favorite thing on the planet—with all kinds of healthy crap in it (but not any actual crap in it, hopefully). It claims to help with acne, cellulite, and stretch marks, along with other skin problems. I really hope it works, because it seems like such a nice product. I have high hopes for you, Franky! I really hope I can get my hands on one of those cool bags in time for summer.
3. Origins Drink Up Overnight Mask - Again, heard of this product from Zoe, and I'm DYING to get my hands on it. My friend and I have a similar problem: we get this thing called "Saltine Cracker Face Syndrome", which is where your face is so freaking flaky, it looks exactly like a saltine cracker. Ew. I was able to check out Sephora and see if they had it. (And they do, yay me!) I tried some on the back of my hand, and it did exactly what it said it would do! I would like to get it because I do travel a lot, and getting a dry face isn't really good for impressing boys—although they wouldn't be very impressed, even if I didn't have SCFS.
4. Zoeva Makeup Brushes - It seems like everyone—at least everyone important—seems to be using these makeup brushes! Although I do like my Real Techniques brushes, I do prefer the brushes with actual animal hair. (It lasts longer, from my view point, but it really doesn't matter that much to me.) Plus, they seem to have a wider selection of brushes, compared to Real Techniques, which is a lot nicer.  Hope to get so

   

   #5 - Nails Inc Nail Polish

   me for my birthday!
5. Nails Inc Nail Polish - I've heard rave reviews about this nail polish, and I'm very excited because it's now available in America! Woohoo! They're a British brand, which is another reason to buy a couple colors from them. Miss Chung has been posting pictures of her fab nails on Instagram, which is making me even more obsessed, because anything on Alexa is of the upmost perfection. It is science, people! I also like how you can customize a nail polish, by adding faux diamonds and pearls on the lid, and changing the name however you want it! It would make a perfect gift!
6. Last but not least, Bliss products - I am kinda dying to try the Bliss products, mainly because of their "FatGirl" items, and me, being a "fat" girl, kind of want to see if these products actually work. I really hope t

   

   #6 - FatGirlSixpack from Bliss

   o get my hands on some of these products soon, especially since my trip to Maui is so close! The only problem is, some of the products are pretty expensive, so I might have to choose which one will have to work.

Well, that about wraps it up! I'm totally excited to get my hands on some of these products, and hopefully love them as much as my favorite celebrities do.

So, what are your favorite products? And what are some products that you are also hoping to try in 2014? Please fill free to leave a comment down below, I'd love to see everyone's thoughts about these products, and the other products that they are dying to try! Have a lovely day! xx

Kate Moss x Topshop Review

Kate Moss has got to be one of the coolest people on the planet. By far. She has a vibe about her that makes her appear to be so elegant and edgy at the same time, which is what I try to achieve every time I put an outfit together. Topshop is home to a good 80% of my favorite pieces of clothing, so when a huge fashion icon like Miss Moss teams up with them to create her own collection, I freak out. WOOHOO!!! I like this collection because they had four different categories and you would take a quiz to see which "Kate" fit you the most.

Sooo I took the quiz to see which "Kate" I am, and apparently I'm under the category of Balearic Dressing. After looking at the clothes under that category, I was not let down. Although aztec prints aren't really my thing, the boho looks are perfect for summer, including a suede dress and some fun paisley print. The crochet dresses are also super cool. This is obviously my favorite "Kate" by the amount of pieces I put into the set.

When I'm not looking like a dirty hippy (not my words, but very descriptive), I like to wear black. And lots of it. Which is why I think the Tailoring Noir category is another perfect one for me. I like them, particularly because you dress them both up and down, unlike the other 3 categories. The scalloped tanks are very cute, as are the frilly shorts. I loved the beaded blouse as well, because it looks like it would also come from the Balearic Dressing category. Also, who can say no to a sparkly suit?!

Because these last two categories are so small and somewhat similar, I had to combine them. Both categories involve the night. In the Cocktail Hour category, I fell in love with the LBD's, as most girls will. I loved the textures that the dresses had, like the fringe, metal beading, and feathers. I also loved the pattern of the blossom dress. The girly print with the black behind them balance each other out. Sadly, there wasn't much for me to like in the Pyjama Dressing category. I've never been a fan of wearing pajamas outside of my house, so the fact that people do it in the name of fashion confuses me. I did like the black pajama suit, though. It didn't scream "I'm in pajama's", so that's always nice. I don't know whether I would wear the pieces separate or together, but either way, they look very chic and super comfy!

In order from left to right: Balearic Dressing, Tailoring Noir, Cocktail Hour/Pyjama Dressing

Kate Moss x Topshop Review by lindsay-johnson61 on polyvore.com

Unfortunately, I can't really check out any of these clothes in person. They look pretty on the computer, and hopefully in real life, but I can't make any promises. If I lived in a state with a Topshop in it, even if it was a 4 hour drive to Topshop, I would be right there, checking out the clothes to give you an official review. But of course, I cannot.

Anyways, I hope you're just as exited about this collection as I am! What are your favorite pieces/categories? Please fill free to leave comments down below with your opinions on the Kate Moss x Topshop collection! Until next time! x

Posts Coming Soon… Hopefully

To kick of this much-needed post, I will start with a quote:

"I just want finals to be over." - Every student. Ever

Yes, it's that time of year again. Finals. Probably the most dreaded part of the school year ever. Along with many other students, I'm studying my ass off, trying to get a somewhat decent grade, which means I need to avoid social media/internet until the first week of June. Boo.

Because of this, posts will be scarce. I'm slowly creeping along, trying to get two posts done at the moment, and it hasn't been very successful. But I promise, posts will come out of their dark holes and expose themselves to the light, screeching. Much like me when I do physical activities.

See ya soon (hopefully!)

Soft Color Guide: Festivals

Me and Whitney, posing after we "decorated"
ourselves.

"Stay right there, Lindsay, the chalk looks really

cool!"

Whitney, Hailey and me after we emerged from a color throw. The guy on the right is a total diva.

Whitney in the car, looking gorgeous, even dozed in chalk.

It's the beginning of the year, which means the festivals have begun! Although a lot of them happen towards the beginning of the summer season, some have sprung up already. Last weekend, I went to the Festival of Colors, a hindu tradition, and had a blast! After coming home and reevaluating my choices, I decided it was a good idea to share some of my tips for festivals.

Firstly, there are two types of festivals. The first kind is the one where it's very simple and respectable, and people aren't getting dirty or high. For example, here in Utah, we have the Festival of Tulips, which is where gardeners showcase their tulips. The other type is like the Festival of Colors, where they're a ton of teens and young adults, people don't care how you look, and you don't care either. The tips for these festivals are very different, but the two most important rules are:

• Arrive and leave early. You don't want to get stuck in that incredibly large line, unless you really don't give a crap.
• Dress appropriately. You think this would be obvious, but I can't tell you how many girls I saw wear the full-on false eyelashes and 5 inch heels to the Festival of Colors. Festivals are very relaxed (unless you're going to the Vogue Festival. Then by all means, bring your newest Chanel bag.), so make sure you dress relaxed, not like you're about to go to the club.

Now, I'll just go over some tips for the more "intense" festivals, since I'll assume most of you are young and intense!

Rule #1: Bring water. Oh, and snacks*.

You don't want to get dehydrated whilst grinding against strangers. Make sure you bring as much water as you'll need. And even then, bring an extra. Even if you won't need it, you'll certainly make someone else's day a bit better. Not to mention, festivals can charge an outrageous amount for a bottle of water.

Now, on the snacks. I only put the asterisk there because it's more optional than the water is. Make sure you eat before you leave. It doesn't even have to be complicated. A simple PB&J is what I had for lunch, which is probably the best thing you could bring. If you are going to bring a snack, I would suggest that you bring something that only requires one container/bag. My friend Whitney was a genius and brought Goldfish crackers, which she shared with the group. I remember reading in Alexa Chung's book, "It", that she did not need to bring her mom's combo of hummus and carrot sticks to her festival. It's too much of a hassle. So if you are going to bring a snack, make it very simple.

Rule #2: Think of others.

This, like the dress code rule, shouldn't need to be talked about. You should already know how to behave. It's okay to let loose and to include strangers, but remember that there are some thing you just should not do. For instance, I had a fistful of yellow chalk thrown into my eye, right after we passed some girls and they informed me that I "needed some yellow". I know she did not mean it intentionally, but it all went straight into my eye, and I had to move next to the temple and away from the crowd to get it out. So if you go to a festival like the Color Festival, and you decide to throw some color on strangers, make sure its not near their face. Let their friends do that, so at least they won't rip your head off.

Rule #3: Bring wet wipes. Lots.

I can't tell you how thankful I was when I remembered to bring some wet wipes (and some panty liners and tampons, although I didn't need them) when I got the chalk in my eye. I was also very grateful when I had to blow my nose and get all of that powered gunk out and could use a wet wipe to wipe my face down. You can bring face wipes or some travel Cottonelles, or even both! Aaand last but not least:

Rule #4: Have fun!

This is the most obvious rule. Remember that during these festivals people don't judge you, and you shouldn't judge them! Don't worry about what other people are doing and, as tempting as it is, stay off your phone! You're allowed to take pictures, but don't be glued to Snap chat and Instagram afterwards. Just enjoy what you're doing at the moment, because the things on Facebook and Twitter aren't near as important as spending time with your friends.

A very bad photo of the Lotus Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, UT (the website here has a better photo). Taken by yours truly during the 1:00 PM color throw.

Hope these tips have helped! What have you done during festivals that you've regretted/been thankful for doing? I would love to hear some of your tips and stories down in the comments!

Lots of love! X

Pineapples & Palm Trees

You guys may not know this, but at the end of the school year, I'm taking a two-week vacation to Maui! So you can guess why I chose pineapples and palm trees to be today's topic.

Pineapples & Palm Trees by lindsay-johnson61

Topshop has really outdone itself this season. All of the items, with the exception of the bikini and the shorts on the right, is from the Topshop collection. I think the shorts are perfect for the summer sun, and the matching shirt is just perfect as well.

I'm also taking a favor to the pineapple socks and the palm tree sunnies. They're cool and quirky, and not to flashy.

Pineapple prints and palm tree prints are my new favorite, especially since my summer vacation is almost in sight. So, what prints have you been obsessing over lately? And where are you vacationing this summer? Please feel free to leave a comment down below, it would be really appreciated! X

PS: After careful consideration, I've decided that from now on, I will be posting every monday, wednesday, and friday. I haven't decided on a time, although I'm probably going to go with either 9 o'clock or noon. X