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 Hey Fashionista's! Today we are going to talk all about Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skincare line. This is not sponsored, I just really wanted to talk about these products. This semester in my public speaking class, I taught a unit all about persuasive speaking. My goal was to make the topic of persuasive speaking more relatable by showing how prevalent it is in our modern world. What was the product I brought in to show the power of persuasive speaking in the "influencer era"? You bet it was the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment. If you are a longtime reader, you know I rarely talk about skin care. Actually, I have probably never talked about skin care. That's because I don't really know what to say. I don't ever buy the trendy products because I am allergic to so many of them and if not, they make me break out. BUT Hailey Bieber got me- talk about effective persuasive speaking. I watched a few videos on YouTube of her using the products and talking about their ing...

 Hey Fashionistas! Recently, I have been trying to make better fashion/beauty choices for the environment so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you. None of this is sponsored (although, if you're one of the brands I mentioned- hi and please feel free to reach out). Garnier: I wanted to start out with Garnier because they are not only an environmentally friendly brand but they are also my favorite beauty brand of all time. Garnier is a holy grail for me. I discovered this brand when they were featured on Project Runway many years ago and they completely changed my confidence. I use so many of their products on my hair: Mouse, Curl Cream, Hair Spray, Hair Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Conditioning Masks, etc.  Recently, I have switched from the traditional shampoo bottle to the shampoo bar and I am so glad that I did. I still get that Garnier glow to my hair while using less unnecessary plastics. Other Garner Fructis shampoo and conditioner bottles are made partly fr...

Hey Fashionista's! Just wanted to hop on here and share a few photos from a recent modeling experience I did at Jagged Edge Boutique in New Jersey! Ya'll know I love pink, and this pink dress is still in stock:  https://www.jaggededgeboutique.com/ This sweatshirt is one of a kind...and all mine (sorry!). But you can get one similar at Jagged Edge Boutique. These unique sweatshirts are all individuals and are sustainably made. I love anything that's good for our planet, so I'm always on the hunt for sustainable fashion. The brand is Shapeau.  ~Xoxo~

 Hey Fashionista's, Back to school season is in full swing here in the United States. I wanted to share with you my first day outfit and little bit about what I teach.   What do I specialize in? I specialize in educating students with disabilities. Working with individuals with disabilities is something I am extremely passionate about. More on this in the future.  What am I currently teaching? Public Speaking! I currently teach public speaking in person and online at university.  Why public speaking?  In our increasingly digital world, and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the art of effective communication often gets lost. This class is one of the most important in my opinion because it is a skill we all need, regardless of career choice or personal lifestyle. I know it's not every student's favorite class, but I try to make it fun. While I never ask my students to become professional speakers, I hope they come away from class more confident in their spea...

Hey Fashionistas.  Long time no talk... I know. If you are still here, seriously , thank you. If you are new here (also thank you) and I'lll catch you up to speed.  New? Let's Catch Up:   I began this blog 2012 when I was in High School. High School!  What was my inspiration?   Like most young fashion/beauty creators, I was seeking connection. I had free period/study hall and in 2012, had no friends in my section. I always loved writing and had recently discovered "Beauty Gurus" on social media. I decided to give my hand at connecting to others through fashion/beauty writing. The 2010s were the height of the "Beauty Guru" market on social media.  On this site, I talked about getting dressed for Prom, Favorite Products, etc.  I also did Recap Reviews of the TV show Project Runway because I absolutely loved it. I ended up having my Recap Reviews included on the Blogging the Project Runway site and really enjoyed my experience collaborating with them. D...

CEO Is a Woman Fall Work Outfit Ideas Hey Fashionistas! I think many of us can agree that fall is one of the best seasons for fashion. Below are a few fall outfit ideas for a work week. Every office has their own dress code, and getting dress coded at work is something to avoid. All of the below outfits are meant as inspiration and may be altered to fit your personal style and company's preferences.  Monday You can't go wrong supporting your team...especially if your team is the Eagles! Bring a pop of color to the office after a big win with a matching set in your teams colors. This is one of my favorite ways to start off a fall work week. Tuesday  Not ready to give up your summer dresses? Me neither. Pair a darker colored summer dress with sweater and you are ready for a fall day at the office. Add a pair of stockings on a colder day for warmth. Wednesday Big meeting day? You can never go wrong with stripes and a tailored jacket. Add a pair of kn...

"Best Fit" Let's start our fitness journey! Incorporating fitness into your daily life is difficult. Life is full of wonderful things to do and it can be hard to prioritize being healthy. Today we are going to jump right in and start incorporating fitness into our daily lives.  *Disclaimer: I am neither a fitness expert nor a doctor. I am here to build a community, not give professional advise. Before beginning your fitness journey, check with your medical professionals to make sure you are physically healthy enough to complete any activities suggested. 1. Pick a time of day for your workout: Picking a time of day is a great first step in starting a healthier lifestyle. Putting it on your calendar (maybe even setting up a reminder notice) will help you hold yourself accountable. It will also remind you that you have set aside time that day to go to the gym so you do not double book yourself.  Personally, I prefer to work out in the late afternoon/ea...

Hey Fashionistas! This series is all about getting healthy and staying healthy. Living a healthy lifestyle will not only make your clothing fit better, but it will make your personality fit better too. I am not a Health and Wellness coach, but I am a regular person (just like you) trying to be my best self. Exercising and eating right is often associated with weight loss. This series is not about weight (although we may address it from time to time). This series is about improving our physical and mental health together. The next post in this series will be the first "content post" back. If you have any topics you would like me to address, please comment down below and I will get back to you as soon as I can. xoxo ~ Glam-Forward ~

Hey Fashionistas! Welcome to my first series back! This series is dedicated to women at work. Since entering the work-force, I know that I have spent plenty of time looking for outfit inspiration. After all, there are only so many days you can wear a black blazer before people start to wonder if you own anything else. This series will feature several different outfit ideas for different seasons, different dress codes, and different professions. We will also take a closer look at spicing up several classic "work outfits". The next post will be the first "content post" of the series. If you have any specific professions, clothing items, or work situations that you would like me to post about, comment down below and let me know. xoxo ~ Glam-Forward ~

Previously on Project Runway All Stars: Valerie won her first ever challenge and no one was sent home. Hey guys! Welcome to this season of Project Runway All Stars Recap Reviews! This season is off to a great start. Unfortunately, I was not able to finish up my review for last week in time. So I decided to just start off the season with episode 2 (especially since no one went home last week). Now, lets get into the recap! Challenge: This week's challenge was inspired by dance. The designers had to create a look that moved well on both the body and in the air. The runway featured a wind machine. Guest Judge: Vanessa Hudgens Thoughts in the Workroom: I really like this challenge. Personally I have been waiting for ever for Project Runway to do a challenge inspired by dance. I think that Sam's fabric is an excellent choice for this challenge. Not usually a lover of highlighter yellow. However, Kini's outfit is quite nice! Really glad Kini went with the orange ombre. ...

Hey guys! Today's post is all about things to do when you are stuck in on a snow day. Where I live, we have not had too many snow days this year...but we do have one today! I thought I would put together a few things to do on these types of days because I know they can get a bit boring. 1. Paint Your Nails: Sometimes, it is hard to find the time to paint your nails. Take advantage of the extra time you have when snowed in to get this task done! When it is snowing, I always like to use spring colors to remind myself that the warm weather is coming! Below are some of my current favorite nail polishes! (Teal: Mintage, Pink:Cardshark, Greed:Teal Blue) 2. Detox From Technology: It is so tempting to spend the entire day on your phone on a snow day. However, I think it is the perfect opportunity to take a technology detox day. We are all guilty of procrastinating chores and playing on our phones. Putting them away allows us to take time for ourselves and get ahead in these chor...

Hey guys!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope that 2016 brings you all the happiness and the luck in the world. If you are someone who makes new years resolutions, I hope that you achieve everything that you are working for. And if you are not a resolution maker, I hope all your dreams come true as well. Thank you all so much for reading for yet another year! December 18th actually marked 3 years on here for me which is crazy! I never imagined having so many readers. You all mean so much to me!! Onward and upward!  xoxo

Hey guys! I hope you had a happy holiday season! Today I thought I would do something a little different, a winter date night outfit idea! Today's outfit is perfect for a first date. It is causal yet put together and it will keep you warm on a winter night. I did not show a jacket here, but if you would like to add one, I would suggest a black winter coat or leather jacket. However, the good part about this outfit is that whatever jacket you decide to wear will most likely match.             Both my sweater/flannel shirt and patched jeans are from Nordstrom                           Gold Hoop Earrings are a staple date night piece. You cannot go wrong with this classic Jewel! Date night is the perfect opportunity to break out your heels! This pair of suede wedges is from DSW. If you liked this post and want to see more, click the bloglovin button on the side bar and sub...

Hey guys! It is time for another product review. I did a review of the first Baby Lips that I purchased. You can check that out here: http://fashionistaforward5.blogspot.com/2013/02/maybelline-baby-lips-review.html   I am back to review another product today from the Baby Lips line. Personally, I love nude/natural lip colors so I was excited to try out the Baby Lips Lip Gloss flavor, Taupe With Me. 1. Packaging Since packaging is the first thing you see, lets talk about it first. I thought that this product was excellently packaged. It has a very clean look, which I always appreciate when it comes to makeup. It gives the product a timeless appearance that makes me want to purchase it. For some reason, the fact that you can see the dense product was a bit disillusioning to me because it made me think that the product was going to be like a liquid lipstick even though I knew that I was buying a gloss. My favorite part about the packaging was that it was photogenic. Now this is pro...

Hey guys!! I cannot believe that I reached 20,001 on this blog today!! I just wanted to say thank you so very much to everyone who has ever read!! I would never EVER have imagined that so many of you would be here!! Every single one of you means so much to me!! I just wanted to let you know.  YOUR THE BEST!! xoxo

Hey guys! Where I live, winter is just about here. This post is going to feature five of my favorite fashion trends for this season. Comment down below and let me know what your favorite trends are this winter! 1. Vests I have been seeing a lot of vests in the stores lately. "Fur", Down, Knitted, all different kinds. A vest is a great way to spice up an outfit while staying warm.                                           (Vest, White Shirt and Scarf from Nordstrom. Jeans from TJ Maxx. Combat Boots from DSW.) 2. Open Sweaters This trend features an open sweater with any shirt of your choice underneath. These sweaters I think are hard to shop for. They are all so cute, but they are often not on the rack with a matching undershirt. With that said, this trend will keep you warm and in style on any winter day.            (White Shirt ...

Hey guys! So I have some very exciting news... I AM IN A MOVIE!!! I have been waiting for so long to talk about this on here! Since tonight is the movie premiere in LA, I thought it would be a good time for this post. I had the opportunity to be in Leo's Posse in the new Rocky movie, Creed. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had and everyone who I met on set was so amazing. It was just such an incredible experience to be there and be a part of something as legendary as the Rocky series .  I hope that you all go see the movie, not just because I am in it, but because it is going to be a great film.  Since this is a fashion blog, I decided to recreate the outfit that I wore for you. Movie Release Date: November 25, 2015                                                                 ...

Thinking of all my readers in France through this tough time.  I hope that you and your families are safe and well. Xoxo Vous songez à tous mes lecteurs en France à travers cette période difficile. Je souhaite que vous et vos familles sont en sécurité et bien. Xoxo (Je suis désolé si cette traduction est mauvaise. Je ne parle Français donc je l'habitude Google Translate). 

Previously on Project Runway: Edmond received the Tim Gunn save. All four designers returned to their hometowns and created their collections. Most of the designers received critiques from the judges. This week featured a twist where the designers had to add a look to their collection that they created on the spot in the workroom. This outfit did not have to be in their final collection showing if they did not like what they made. Thoughts In The Workroom: I think it is a nice touch that Tim came into the backroom and gave them a pick-me-up and some advise after the touch critique. He also offered to go to Mood and purchase some extras for Kelly and Ashley. Go Tim! Kelly's confidence is really showing this week. Comment down below and let me know if you are going to be watching Project Runway Junior. Challenge: Create a collection. Guest Judge: Carrie Underwood Kelly: (Second Place) 1. Kelly's first look was a chic, stunning white jumpsuit with a gold sparkling ove...

Previously on Project Runway: The designers created a Red Carpet look. Thoughts in the Workroom: I knew Edmond would get the save!! Edmond really did deserve it. Not coming in prepaired must put on so much pressure. Candice's red and white pants are SO cute! Wait, Ashley what is that stain remover stuff? I need that. Challenge: The designers will show the judges three looks from their collection for feedback. One of those looks would be created from scratch, in the workroom . Guest Judge: No one this week. Home Visits From Tim : Ashley: Tim visited Ashley's hometown where she revealed her Mexican heritage. Ashley is creating a plus sized collection. I think that it is awesome that she is going for it. There is such a need for quality, fashionable, plus-sized clothing. Ashley's mother supported her vision stating the importance of Ashley's vision. Tim praised Ashley for her innovation with her floral headpieces, however, he warned her that the judges may cal...