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Pre-gym priming? It’s a major no-no, but aside from your beauty efforts sliding down your face faster than the tears you’ll shed for that pesky pimple that just won’t go away, it can interfere with your determination to fit into those skinny jeans with ease.
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It was recently reported that “more than a quarter of all British women wear a full set of makeup when they visit the gym,” resulting in burning fewer calories. And let’s face it, who wants to look like a sweaty hot mess when you have your favorite lipstick and powder down pat?
But packing on the cosmetic pounds does more harm than good.
“Wearing makeup at the gym is just about the worst thing you can do to your complexion,” says Dr. Ava Shamban, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA. “Combined with oil and perspiration, it creates a pore-plugging sludge that can result in blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, ashiness, and allergies. On the eyelids, unwashed mascaras, shadows and highlighters can plug the pores, creating little cysts called milia. And if you’re working hard, eye makeup can melt into your eyes.”
“When you work out, your sweat glands and pores open up to aid the body in cooling down and releasing heat,” adds Dr. Tony Nakhla, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California Irvine. “Imagine the cakey, muddy mess that ensures when those pores and sweat ducts are blocked by thick makeup products. The results are breakouts, bumps and blackheads."
Duly noted. But just like with your diet, everyone deserves a cheat day every now and then to feel their best. And while keeping your face clean, bare and moisturized with SPF is always the best choice, there are some simple tricks you can follow to keep your skin flawless without compromising your workout. Find out what the experts have to say below:
Get ready to start humming nursery rhymes this fall season.
Well, not exactly, but for the cooler months to come, basic black is being replaced with hues reminiscent of your childhood. It was recently reported that for autumn, several designers are debuting collections featuring creamy, delicate hues of powder blue, baby pink and lavender.
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And to style experts, the concept isn’t surprising.
“We see a direction that removes itself from the chaos of the modern world, instead submerging in tranquility,” explains Isham Sardouk, chief creative officer at Stylesight. “This is a real shift because these colors are usually associated with spring, but the softness of hues combined with the softness of materials equates pure luxury (for fall).”
“The number one reason to make fall pastels part of your wardrobe? The pale colors soften heavy fabrics and bring femininity back in vogue,” says Emmy Award-winning television host Hilary Kennedy.
And while wearing dreamy colors give ladies the excuse to continue rocking their beloved summer staples before investing in a new fall wardrobe, stylists insist there are specific ways to pull it off in style.
Check out their tips and tricks on how to fall in love with pastel fashion this autumn:
Who says switching from your summer wardrobe to fall pieces has to be tricky? For the upcoming cool months, stylists say it’s all about rocking the hottest look in fashion.
Sleek leather dresses, curve-hugging skirts and tough bomber jackets have been popping up among celebrities and upcoming couture collections. While this classic skin is perfect for staying warm during sudden chilly weather, it’s actually a timeless look that has no plans of losing steam.
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“Leather is not a trend, it’s a staple,” explains Jen Rade, celebrity stylist and designer of Edge by Jen Rade for QVC. “Leather is so versatile, especially now with designers using all weights and colors, as well as adding details, like zippers, buckles, and every shade imaginable. Depending how it’s styled, leather can easily go from tough and edgy to feminine and soft.”
“Leather has been on the runways for a few seasons prior, including spring 2013, which showcased warm weather leathers,” adds celebrity stylist Marcus Stewart. “Now that the climate is shifting, people are finding this seemingly old idea of leather much more approachable.”
Want to channel your inner rebel and enhance your personal style? We asked several fashion experts to weigh in on their major do’s and don’ts for rocking leather in autumn, and how you can fall (no pun intended) for this new seasonal must-have:
There’s a new pant in town, and what we love most about it is that it’s not skinny, denim or primarily made of Lycra. Yes, the culotte pant is many things your leggings aren’t, beginning with sophisticated and ending with slightly androgynous.
Despite its roomy, hangs-like-a-skirt-but-is-actually-pants silhouette, it is tailored, waist defining, and leg-elongating so long as you find the right cut. (The kind that we’re honing in on spans from mid-calf to ankle grazing.)
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One of the most integral parts of their power is that they demand to be worn with heels, which means you have no excuse not to put your summer sandals to rest for the season. And whether you’re pairing them with a crop top for a night out on the town or going sleek in the office, they’re a statement-making trouser that’s blithely chic. It’s no wonder the cut was coined by the French.
As we yearn for fall, we’ve noticed that the e-commerce sphere is bereft of the breeches, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to dig up the best hidden styles for transitioning from the inevitable Indian summer into autumn. From the pricey as-seen-on singer Rita Ora leather pair by Topshop to the end of summer polka-dotted steal, there’s a culotte for even the most discerning of bottoms enthusiasts.
