The Power of the (Daisy) Flower

I feel like I haven't been into floral prints since I was a kid, but recently I've been getting into the floral craze that seems to be happening. For me, specifically, it is the daisy pattern that I have gravitated towards. There are two different apparel pieces that I found that I think are both adorable. One of them works well for summer, while the other one is much heavier and will be more for the fall. I also found an accessory that I can't wait to rock this summer.

My first pick is this sweater from Nasty Gal.

This is actually a heavier sweater, which I didn't expect based on the daisies, but it would work well for cool summer evenings or for the fall.

My second pick is this dress from Asos.

You can't go wrong with a maxi dress. This will be comfortable to throw on at any time during the summer. It can be worn casually or dressed up for a party or even a wedding.

My last pick is the daisy headband. Etsy has multiple selections to choose from (seriously, just browse "daisy headbands"). Here is one of my favs (and one you can make yourself):

This is a great accessory for summer. It looks cute in beach-waved hair or if you just want to put your hair up into a no-fuss bun, but want to add a little extra to it.

Overall, I think it is something about the color combination that I like. Also, I think adding a floral pattern puts a cute twist on classic items and isn't just for little girls' clothing or the 70's.

Current Beauty Obsessions: Spring/Summer Edition

There are three current beauty trends that I am excited about using right now. I think they are great for summer.

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#1: Bright Pink Nail Polish

This is a great summer color. It's a little different from a typical bright pink color. It has a bit of neon to it when you put it on. I like SPARitual's Dreamsicle, but Butter and Zoya also have a similar color as well.

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#2: Purple Eyeliner

I was a bit hesitant about this. I usually stick with neutral colors like black or brown for my eyeliner. I saw photos of Keri Russell and Olivia Wilde wearing purple eyeliner and I really liked how it looked. You could do a whole purple palette with your eyeshadow, but I like wearing it with neutral colors so that it is not overwhelming. For the purple eyeliner, I like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. They have a few different shades of purple ranging from brighter to a more muted tone. This one is Dark Eggplant Matte.

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#3: Moroccan Oil

I've taken a little while to board this train. I've always been against voluntarily putting oil in my hair. I've tried different oil products before and it never went well, but I was looking for something to help with the dry ends of my hair and I had heard good things about this, so I decided to give it a go. It turns out it's kind of a miracle product. This works really well on my hair. I put a small amount from the mid-length to the ends of my hair and it has made it soft and more manageable. A little goes a long way, which is good, because it's a little pricey.

So, those are my current three. I shall continue investigating for new beauty obsessions...