Fashion Roundup - Kathleen

Peeps are soooooo good... I can't believe people don't like them...

Hi everybody! Still spring break as I'm writing this because that's the only time I actually have to do this. But anyways, I really love watching Monthly Favorites videos on YouTube. So I thought I would do something like that here. There is one difference though. This is going to be like Fashion Favorites or something like that. Fashion Roundup/Favorites/Summer Style/Whatever. I don't know..... lets just go. You will figure it out as we go....

This intro sucks.

OK, so for clothes, I've been really loving maxi skirts. They are so great, and easy, and honestly, I think the look really flattering. I especially like the chiffon-y ones.

The one below is also really light and airy for every day... I love the buttons down the middle.

For more formal attire, midi skirts are so fun. So far, I've only really worn the black one I have, but I love the brighter, more colorful ones like these.

On the subject of dresses, I think these light, flowy pastel-y dresses are super cute because you can easily dress them up or down a little.

I honestly love wearing dresses, its so fun and I feel so cute and girly in them.

On to the more casual, everyday outfits, I REALLY just fell in love with off the shoulder tops. OMG. Their gorgeous. I just bought this plum one from Kohl's and I can't wait to wear it!! These are a few of my favorites.

So I really love those tops.

Two more things! Hair and Makeup.

For hair, I have been wanting to get a little bit of caramel-y blond in the tips of my hair. If you don't know, my hair is about to my shoulders right now.

I really like this, but I know taking care of died hair is difficult, and with swim team in the summer (which really isn't that intense, but still) I don't want to make the move without being totally sure.

Makeup, I really like to keep simple. I have natural, super long eyelashes, so I don't really worry about fake lashes. I rarely even do eyeliner... but these are a few looks I like.

So yeah, The boldest thing I would probably do is a brighter lip color. But I really just quite often put some lip gloss on.

I hope you enjoyed this post!! (Yes, that's Jess Conte, from Jess and Gabriel, I adore her) Comment down below what you have been loving lately and I will see you next weekend!

Kathleen

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Body Image - Kathleen

Hi everybody! Currently writing this while on spring break because I have tons of energy. I slept so well last night.

So body image is something a lot of people struggle with. I am very fortunate in the fact that I haven't had major issues with my body image. Others, whether they be skinny, curvy, fluffy, (to use the cuter, more positive British word) or obese have so many problems that are honestly, so hard to "cure." Let me tell you about myself.

Just a heads up, I mean no harm by the words I use in this post. If I offend you, I am so so sorry. I'm not targeting this towards anybody.

I am not skinny. I am not fat. My upper inner thighs touch when my ankles are together, and I have a little muffin top. I easily get a double chin, and my arms have little bits that hang down when I lift them out to flex. My tummy wrinkles when I slouch. My knees have the side pocket things. Those are all the negative things that I notice when I look in the mirror.

But, there are great things to. I have a nice face shape, my eyes are big doe-eyes. I have great (small, but great) hands. My finger nails are a great shape for painting. My calves have cool soccer muscles.

Besides thinking just about what kind of body I have, I also look at my personality. I've got good work ethic, I am honest, loving (hopefully), kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic and anything else Emma can think of. :D

Now comes the part where I teach you how to do it.

Realize that everybody has quirks, you have to learn to love your own quirks. I have learned to love my double chin and use it to make people laugh. Every morning, I go from top to bottom of my body and thank God (or whoever/whatever you believe in) for the roots of my hair to the tips of my toes. Everything. Eventually, after fighting the evil in your head that tells you that you are ugly and shows you all your quirks and tells you why you are not beautiful, you defeat the evil. The evil gives up.

Now all that being said about my body type and my inner thighs and my muffin top and my arms and accepting yourself. That doesn't mean to splurge on everything you see and say to yourself, "It's OK, its just my body type, that's the way I was designed." I am really working on maintaining a healthier lifestyle. I've been working out a little bit more and eating healthier. By eating healthier, I mean, eating whole wheat bread instead of white, fruits after dinner instead of cookies, water instead of lemonade or milk. Eating healthy doesn't always mean less, just better.

I hope you took something from this post. If you like it, I might start a Healthy Mind + Healthy Body label... I really liked writing about this because its something that affects a lot of people and I have taken an interest in.

See you next post!!!

Kathleen

twodorkswithablog.blogspot.com

Hey Guys!! - Kathleen

Hi! I know it's been forever since you've seen us, but it's OK!! I know you are all probably irritated, but here's the deal. We're both homeschooled which, despite what many think, is VERY VERY hard around the end of the school year. Basically, all sleep goes out the window. So yeah. It'll be OK, we aren't abandoning you forever! But just wait a little longer, until I get things organized!

I got sick like twice in the past month, my mom had surgery and somehow I forgot about writing four papers in Biology. So yeah. I get out of school early-mid May so don't worry. I'm really excited for all the spring/summer posts I have planned. So, COOL! We'll be back, don't give up on us. :D

Kathleen

twodorkswithablog.blogspot.com