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Ten Dazzling Holiday Dresses

All eyes will be on you this holiday season when you strut into the room in one of these stunning dresses from Nordstrom, Tobi, Charlotte Russe, and Forever21.

Between the endless holiday parties, New Years Eve, family gatherings, and festive nights on the town, there are so many occasions to get dolled up this winter. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite stunning dresses that will be sure to make everybody envious of your drop-dead-gorgeous style. (Pssst…can you guess which one I bought for my winter formal?)

I want to hear from you, my fabulous readers, what your favorite holiday trends are. Sound off in the comments below!

Also, don’t forget that you can now shop my Instagram feed! That’s right, by signing up with LIKEtoKNOW.it, you can get product details in each post delivered directly to your email inbox. Signing up takes two seconds and it will make shopping so much better! Follow your favorite fashionistas (and me of course) and shop their looks just by clicking “like.” You won’t regret it, I promise!

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November 20, 2014 by Madeleine Wilson

Lifestyle

The 100 Most Beautiful Women – The NEW List Project

When we search the most beautiful women in the world, names pop up like Angelina Jolie, Kate Upton, Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, etc. Yes, these women are absolutely stunning – they seem to have reached a level of perfection that is beyond our grasp.

But there’s a problem…

When these lists say “beautiful,” they mean symmetrical faces, large breasts, big eyes, straight, white teeth, smooth skin, and perfect curves. When they say “beautiful,” they are perpetuating society’s convoluted idea of physical beauty equating inner beauty.

We all know that this is incorrect. Your physical appearance has nothing to do with all of the amazing qualities that make you, YOU.

So how do we redefine beauty?

How do we redefine beauty so that it reflects our inner qualities and is not dependent on our physical features?

I have had the immense privilege of recently meeting Chelsie Price – the founder of Proud and Pretty in Pink. I’ve been so inspired by their mission to empower young women by educating them about body image. For more about how much I adore PPP (I could go on forever!), check out my other post here.

Anyways, I’ve gotten to know Chelsie and have been following her blog for a while now. She has been working tirelessly on an incredibly inspiring new project as of late. The mission of this project is to create a list of women who have inner beauty.

So what does this look like?

Chelsie has set out on a mission to list 100 women who are beautiful by this definition. To be beautiful, you must act beautifully. Exemplifying these traits shows your inner strength and character – what beauty should be based on. Ignoring physical standards of beauty is freeing and empowering. This new list will highlight women who have changed to world for the better and strive to help others.

Chelsie needs YOUR help to create this list. It is a massive task she has set out to accomplish, but it cannot be done alone. We need the input of women of all backgrounds to tell us who they think are the most beautiful women in the world by using this new definition.

To nominate someone, please email Chelsie at cprincea@gmail.com with the following information:

The full name of the woman you’re nominating
Your full name and contact info
The reason why this woman falls under the new definition of beauty
The woman’s contact info (if you have it!)

Please only include women who are living. There are so many incredible women out there, so we want to recognize the ones doing great things right here and now.

Thank you so much for your support of this amazing project. For more information, please check out Chelsie’s posts here and here.

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April 4, 2014 by Madeleine Wilson

Fashion

Outfit of the Day: March 26th

I went to the mall today to get all of my spring shopping done. It’s “warm” today – about 50 degrees – so I didn’t need a huge jacket or anything. This outfit is easy to throw together but it looks really polished. I just love it! I actually bought the hat today and threw it on as soon as I left the store. It complements my outfit nicely!

Cardigan: Forever 21 | Hat: Forever 21 | Tank: Target | Jeans: Hudson Jeans | Watch: Kate Spade | Shoes: Sofft | Bracelet: Alex and Ani | Rings: Colby June, Pure Impressions, Vintage Stamp Jewels

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March 26, 2014 by Madeleine Wilson

Beauty

Bellami Hair Extensions Review

Wearing my Bellamis - I just love them so much!

UPDATE:

Please read my one year update on Bellami Hair Extensions here. I am not pleased with them at all.

ORIGINAL POST:

Bellami hair extensions are by far the best clip-in extensions I have ever tried. I absolutely love these real hair extensions because you can heat style them, dye them, and they blend extremely well with hair of all types. The quality of the hair is so apparent as soon as you feel them. Although they are high-quality hair extensions, they are also very affordable and low-maintenance. I got my Dirty Blonde 18″ 120 g. Piccolina Bellami hair extensions 6 days ago and am still completely obsessed with them. These extensions are clip-ins, so you can easily put them in and take them out. You can clip them normally for beautiful long locks or upside down for full ponytails and top knots. They are also real, high-quality Remy hair, so you can heat style them and wash them. I will make a separate post later all about the care and maintenance of the extensions, but it is really easy!

Here’s a video about them! Keep in mind, this is one of my first videos, so it’s a little rocky. Go easy on me, film buffs!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu_9Ikyo0XE
As somebody with very short, fine, and thin hair, I was very worried about getting clip-in extensions, however, Bellamis are amazing. I got the least expensive set – the 18″ 120 g. set in Dirty Blonde – because I didn’t want to have too much of a drastic change from short to long hair. I’m so glad I got this set because since my hair is so thin, if I had gotten the thicker sets, there would be nowhere to clip the hair onto. My hair covers these clip-ins perfectly and blends extremely well despite its short length.

I also have to say, their customer service is phenomenal. You can email them a picture of you and they will respond really fast telling you which set and color would be best for you. Their emails are adorable and make you feel like you’re talking to your best friend. So far, I have washed my extensions once (when I first got them) and heat styled them almost every day. They are the same quality today as they were when I first bought them! I’m so pleased. I have had a little bit of shedding, but I contribute that to the fact that I have been constantly playing with my hair because I’m not used to having it long! Today I haven’t played with it as much and I’ve had zero shedding.

The clips themselves hold very strong. They have a rubber backing that keeps the hair from sliding out. The wefts blend perfectly with your natural hair and do not stick out from your head too much. The texture of the hair feels like real hair – I can’t tell the difference between it and my natural hair at all!

Overall, I’m just absolutely OBSESSED with these extensions. I have received so many compliments on them and it’s really not obvious I’m wearing extensions at all. It looks and feels so natural. I couldn’t be happier! At only $100, you really can’t ask for a better deal than Bellami hair extensions! Their other extension offers include:

18″ 120 g. Piccolina extensions
20″ 160 g. Bambina extensions
20″ 260 g. Lilly extensions
22″ 220 g. Bellissima extensions
They also have hair styling products, tools, and bang clip-ins

>>>>>>> I will be posting videos and blog posts soon about how to style them, clip them in, and take care of them! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I know when I was researching what extensions I wanted to get, I went through almost every video/blog post/Instagram picture/etc. possible, so I completely understand if you want to bombard me with questions. Don’t be shy! <<<<<<<

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March 20, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Beauty

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick

As a member of Influenster, we get sent fun products to try and review. I was fortunate enough to get my first ever VoxBox from them and was thrilled to find out it would be a tester of Rimmel London‘s new Moisture Renew Lipstick! The color is “As You Want Victoria” (color 360).

I used this as an opportunity to make my first video EVER! I’m so sorry if it’s absolute trash – I don’t have iMovie or a fancy video camera or any film skills whatsoever. It was fun to make though, so I don’t really care.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOC4FsVK1JM

I ended up eating a super messy sandwich after this video and the lipstick stayed on the whole time! Some came off on the sandwich if that makes sense, but when I was done there was still a ton left on my lips!

As this is my first video, please, please, please give me advice. I am absolutely clueless. Thank you!

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March 19, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Beauty

TAG! Beauty Scenario

I was tagged by Heather from Coconut & Cotton for this beauty scenario tag! This will be fun – she asked me and some other lovely bloggers these questions and then we get to tag other bloggers to participate. So here we go!

1. You have to get rid of all your foundations and you can only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

High End – Well, this isn’t a foundation. It’s a primer. BUT I can’t live without the MAC Prep + Prime Translucent Finishing Powder

Drugstore – I use Boots No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation EVERYDAY

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

This is tough! If it was anybody besides an interviewer, I would tell them for sure. It really depends on her attitude and the feel of the interview. If it’s extremely stiff and formal, then I would not tell her. If it was more casual and friendly, then I might just casually tell her and then try to laugh about it.

3. You’re not feeling yourself and need a pick me up. Which lipstick do you put on to make yourself feel beautiful?

I would definitely grab my Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in hot pink! That color always makes you feel sassy and energized.

4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

Good lord…fill in my eyebrows, not wear dark eyeliner around my entire eyeball, layer my hair, and STOP HEAT STYLING MY HAIR! I can’t stress that last one enough. I would fry my hair every day. It was horrible. Now my hair refuses to grow. I would give anything to have naturally long hair.

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut, but they hear wrong and give you a pixi cut. Do you a) Smile, say thank you, leave and call your mom hysterical b) Cry in the chair and things get awkward or c) Complain to the manager and demand a refund.

Absolutely A and then maybe C. I’m always polite, even if my hairdresser messes up. I know that people always try their best, so I wouldn’t want to make them feel bad. But after I cried to my mom for a bit, I would probably be feeling a little angry. This would make me call the store and ask for a refund. I wouldn’t be mean or anything though!

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. Which ‘do it all’ palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

Oh gosh, I don’t have any palettes that have everything in them. I love my “The Return of Sexy” Too Faced Eyeshadow Palette though. It’s perfect for night and day. It has three basic color schemes that work with every outfit I own, so that would be perfect!

7. Your house has been robbed, don’t worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What’s the product you really hope is safe?

My makeup brushes or my “Return of Sexy” Too Faced Palette! Since I’m a broke college student, those are my most expensive items.

8. Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you a) Just pretend you haven’t noticed b) Ask them to repurchase it or c) Secretly do the same to something of theirs

I don’t buy super expensive makeup because, like I said, I’m a broke college student, so it wouldn’t be the world if she messed it up. My most expensive product is probably around $15 or so. That’s easy to replace. I might make a comment to her about if she borrows it again to be more careful, but I wouldn’t make her repurchase it. If it was something extremely expensive, then I might ask for that though!

And with that, I’m all done! Those questions were hard but fun – I hope you enjoyed reading. For the ladies I tag below, I can’t wait to see your responses!

Annie from In Rainbow Order
Allyssa from Life With Lyss
Christine from La Vida Hermosa
Morgan from The Tennessee Life
Sarah from Shades of Sarah
Emma from It’s Emma Elise
Jacky from Keep Calm and Blog On
Leia from Fashion by Leia

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March 18, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Fashion

Outfit of the Day: March 13th

I could not wake up this morning for whatever reason! I went for the laid-back look today. Can you tell I got ready in 30 minutes? I’m sneaky that way! Since I woke up late, I didn’t have time to shower – so I threw my hair up in a sock bun and called it good. I pulled on my favorite Hudson jeans and t-shirt blouse from Nordstrom. These are two of my wardrobe staples that I wear ALL the time. Having a t-shirt blouse like this one is perfect because you can easily dress it up and down. It looks way more polished than the classic cotton t-shirt! I adore these Hudson jeans because they are the perfect length despite my little, short legs. The hug my curves in the best way possible and have lasted me so long. I wish I had them in a million pairs! I topped everything off with a colorful scarf my good friend Nikki gave me for my birthday and some hot pink Revlon lip stain. Slipping into my Steve Madden flats, I was set for the day!

Shirt: Nordstrom | Jeans: Hudson Jeans | Flats: Steve Madden | Scarf: Gift (unknown) | Glasses: Costco | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Forever 21 | Ring: Colby June

My shoes are so interesting

Maybe there was a bug

I did not receive any compensation for this post. All opinions and images are my own.

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March 13, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Lifestyle

Blogger Spotlight: Annie Hornung of In Rainbow Order

Annie Hornung - Author of blog In Rainbow Order

A Chapman University alumna and Kappa Alpha Theta member, Annie Hornung recently launched her blog In Rainbow Order. A beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blog, Annie posts about her favorite products, most recent obsessions, and fun tips on how to live a more happy and healthy life.

10 Facts about In Rainbow Order author, Annie:

How did you get started blogging?

After graduating in December, one of the first things on my to-do list was to start a blog. I launched In Rainbow Order shortly after the start of the new year.

Where do you hope your blog goes from here?

More than anything, I want my blog to be a community. As much as I love to share my ideas with others, I also have a lot to learn from my followers. I want to start discussions and collaborate with other bloggers to create content that is meaningful!

What are some of your favorite blogs to follow?

Cupcakes and Cashmere is probably my favorite blog of all time, and Emily Schuman is one of my biggest inspirations. Temptalia is also a great beauty blog for in-depth product reviews and high-quality swatches.

If you could have dinner with one person in the whole world, who would it be and why?

There are so many celebrities and world leaders that I would love to meet, but I think I would choose my grandmother. She passed away when I was young, and I’ve always wished that I could have a conversation with her as an adult.

What are your five fashion staples? (things you can’t live without!)

My favorite pair of jeans from Madewell
My Tory Burch riding boots
Tory Burch Reva flats
Neutral camisoles from Nordstrom BP (I layer them under everything!)
Colorful scarves

What are your beauty staples?

I could not live without my beautyblender, Clarisonic Mia, and Wet Brush. My skin is one of my biggest insecurities, so a good facial cleanser and moisturizer are at the top of my list, too.

What’s your number one most played song on your iTunes?

Ordinary Love by Ben Rector. His newest album, The Walking In Between, is fantastic.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Reality television and, more specifically, The Bachelor.

What’s the best book you’ve ever read?

I don’t read as often as I should, but The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a recent favorite.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

A friend once shared the following quote with me: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” It’s such a comforting reminder, and one that I always refer back to!

I’ve had the incredible privilege of knowing Annie on a personal level. She is one of my closest friends, my mentor, and my sorority sister. We’re also from the same tiny hometown which is pretty incredible considering we met over 1,000 miles away from home!

Annie graduated a semester early this fall and immediately landed a full-time, paid internship with CRG Events in Seattle, Washington. Tomorrow (March 1st), Annie will be embarking on an adventure of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. to work as an Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC) for a brand new chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Georgetown University.

Words cannot describe how much Annie has inspired and encouraged me over the short year and a half that I’ve known her. An incredibly brilliant, selfless, poised, articulate, gracious, and ambitious woman, I hope that one day I can be like her.

Connect with Annie on social media

Blog Twitter || Personal Twitter || Facebook || Instagram

Great posts from Annie

At-Home Acai Bowl Recipe

Naked Palette Review

Top 13 Beauty Products of 2013

What I Learned in College

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February 28, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

Fashion

Jewelry Obsession: Forever 21

If you know me at all, you know that I’m a bit of a shopaholic. My excuse? There are way worse things to be addicted to.

Anyways! I just wanted to share some of my favorite thrifty jewelry finds as of late! All of the jewelry below is from Forever 21. Honestly, Forever21 is pretty much the only place I buy fashion jewelry from (with the exception of rings). When you’re looking for more trendy items like statement necklaces or a bold pair of earrings, you don’t want to spend a ton of money. I’ve found Forever 21 jewelry for the most part to be decent quality at a very low price. They’re my go-to place when I’m looking for statement necklaces in particular. They have an amazing selection!

I apologize for the low quality of the picture. I had to take this with my iPhone 4s because I lost my camera cord the other day! The new one is coming in the mail soon (Thanks Amazon Prime!).

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February 26, 2014 by wilsonmadeleine

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