4th of July

This year I had probably the best 4th of July yet. I'm not one to go too crazy for a celebration, but the weather here in LA + being right next to a beach took the weekend to a whole different level. Most of these are quicky iPhone/Instagram snaps so I hope you guys don't mind.

One of my best friends from home, Morgan, drove down from SF for the weekend. With her convertible + amazing weather all weekend, we wasted no time exploring. We spent Friday driving up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu to explore. Saturday we decided to skip the crowded beaches and went to Crystal Cove, which was almost empty (highly recommend this area by the way!) Then we stumbled across a private fireworks show in Corona del Mar, which was the most beautiful way to end the weekend.

I also vlogged + filmed a bunch, which you can check here on my YouTube channel!

This sunset was honestly unreal. Pictures don't do it justice at all.

as seen on Insta: my festive ootd // spending time at the beach in Malibu // watching all of the sunsets // capturing pictures at my newest obsession restaurant: lemonade

Plus, watch my vlog from the weekend on YouTube:

Roadtrip to LA

Surprise! I moved to LA!

Okay okay, I've been gone for a while. This past semester got away from me a little bit. Between 2 internships with CollegeFashionista and Ready Gypset Go, being PR head for the fashion organization at Kent and co-coordinating the Model Committee for the Annual Fashion show (on top of 21 credit hours...eek!!) I was a bit busy. 

Right after graduation I started hustling hard to find a job. I knew exactly what I wanted to be doing and I was determined to get it. Luckily for me, a position opened at Lili Claspe. After emailing them my resume and an impromptu trip to LA to interview, I officially landed the job! 

I've been working at #LiliHQ for a week now and I can't begin to explain how much I love it. I mean I get to work on social media all day, for an amazing company (have you seen their body chains?!) with the best people. 

So mom and I packed up all of my stuff and took a roadtrip out west. It was so much fun. I never thought I would think Kansas was beautiful but man, the rolling hills and ranch land was something else. There is something so invigorating about moving through each state, seeing the landscape change and just realizing how much world is out there for me to see. I'm excited to be on this new journey and my wanderlust heart can't wait to explore more.

roadtrip outfit: VS Pink tee | American Apparel lacy bra | vintage Levis | Topshop sneaks (on sale!

Also, if you know anything about me, you know that I'm obsessed with YouTube. I decided to dive into the world of vlogging and took some fun video of my roadtrip and time in LA. Check it out to see the beginning of this adventure:

CollegeFashionista YouTube

Check out some of the videos that I've produced for CollegeFashionista's newly launched YouTube channel this spring! Make sure you subscribe to the channel for amazing new videos each week. 

Summer to Fall Lookbook

 Sweater | Skirt | Boots | Bag

Hello! Today I wanted to bring you a lookbook featuring some outfits to take you from summer to fall. Over the years I've started to love this transition time as it's still warm but you can start adding layers and more interesting pieces! Also, my best friend who always helps me film modeled a few of the outfits that I helped her style. Which outfit was your favorite?

 Top | Cardigan | Shorts | Boots | Necklace | Sunnies

 Shirt | Pants | Loafers

 Blouse | Vest | Skirt | Oxfords

 Dress | Necklace | Cardigan

Closet Confidential TAG

Hi babes. Today I wanted to film the Closet Confidential TAG, because it's the type of video I love watching and I'm sure some of you are nosey like me and want to see into my wardrobe. I hope you like it, give it a thumbs up if you did. It really helps my channel + blog grow! I tag ALL OF YOU so if you film (or do a blog post) this send me the link! As always, leave any video requests below and thank you for watching!

THE QUESTIONS:

1. What is the oldest item in your wardrobe/closet?

2. What is the newest item?

3. What is the most expensive item?

4. What is the cheapest/most affordable item? (that you wear/use a lot!)

5. What was the biggest bargain?

6. What was the biggest waste of money?!

BONUS QUESTION - Show us your three favourite items right now!

CLOTHING LINKS:

Blue Harem Pants

OBEY Tee Shirts

NastyGal Black Tank (in color) 

Rockstar Jeans

GRWM: Katy Perry Crossroads CMT Makeup Look

One of my friends, Lyndsey, requested some tips on how to recreate Katy Perry's look from her Crossroads CMT 2014 performance! It's such a simple look and I love it. Katy's eyes are a lot bigger than mine, so keep that in mind if it looks slightly different on me or you, but it's a gorgeous look and I hope you enjoy it. Check out the video here or below! 

ALSO, here are some bonus pictures of me with short hair. Because that makes me look like Katy Perry, right?

Glamorous Silver Makeup Tutorial + Urban Decay Heavy Metal Liner Review

I was playing around with my makeup the other day and realized I have yet to use most of my Urban Decay Heavy Metal glitter liners! I won the whole color range in a giveaway from Sona (MakeupBySona) last summer I believe and they're hardly touched. So I was inspired to put a little glamorous twist on this pretty simple silver smokey eye. I love it with and without the glitter, and you can also wear this look without the lashes, which I think would be just as pretty. 

These are pretty great as far as glitter liners go. Most of the time I find products like this burn my eyes and make them water a ton, but these UD liners don't do that. They also dry pretty quickly, even when I placed them all over my eyelid. All in all I think this is a great option if you're looking for a fun product to add some sparkle to your look! Check out all of the colors here. 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation

EOS Lipbalm

MAC Pro Longwear in NW15

Sephora Eye Pencil

MAC Silver Ring

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke

NYX Smokey Eye Shadow Palette

L'Oreal Shadow in Seashell

Mark. Shadow in Latte

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Liner in Glam Rock

Eyeko Skinny Mini Mascara

Jordana Best Last Extreme Mascara

Ardell Demi Wispies

Lancome Art Liner in Black

Mary Kay Blush

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

Stilla Stay All Day Lipliner in Charming

Revlon Lipstick in Nude Attitude

Blake Lively Inspired Eye Makeup Tutorial

 For a while now, Blake Lively has been a slight obsession of mine (haha!). Her makeup is always gorgeous, her style is perfect and her hair. Can we just talk about her hair?! It's amazing. AND she says that she eats cupcakes on a regular basis without working out and manages to stay so skinny. Can I just be her for a day?

Anyways, enough gushing. I found these pictures of her makeup (below) which is the epitome of her normal look, and I thought I'd recreate it. It's a pretty simple gold smokey eye with really neutral face and lips. She has hooded eye, like I do, and she sticks with this look as it works great on smaller eyes! I hope you enjoy and let me know if you recreate it!

PRODUCTS USED:

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Naked and Half Baked

Physicians Formula Bronze Strips

L'Oreal Shadow in Morning Light

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Roach

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Perversion

NYC Color Big Bold Lashes Mascara

Jordana Best Last Extreme Mascara

Mark Blush (no longer sold, similar)

Hard Candy Baked Blush

Victorias Secret Inspired Big Hair | Tutorial

Hi loves! Hope you enjoy this easy and super quick hair tutorial. It's one of my favorite ways to curl my hair. You've seen it before in this post and this instagram photo! Make sure to tag me or use #CassieDulworth if you recreate the look! 

ALSO, please tell me I'm not the only one who makes weird faces when I spray the hairspray. I didn't even know I did that until I was editing this! hahah. Watch the video below! 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Paddle Brush

L'Oreal TXT IT Tousle Waves Spray

Garnier Anti-Humidity Hairspray

L'oreal Elnett Hairspray

Gator Clips

Wide Tooth Comb

1" Curling Wand

Flawless Skin Foundation Routine | Full Coverage (Acne Scars, Hyperpigmentation, Redness)

Hi everyone! Today I'm bringing you another video (I have been LOVING filming lately.) Today I'm showing you my flawless-skin foundation routine. I've dealt with a combination of acne, fair skin and very oily skin for many years so I consider myself somewhat of an expert when it comes to face products. This look is great for anyone with a lot of acne (scars or active), hyper pigmentation, redness or other general uneven skin tone.

I used a combination of drugstore and high end products. This is a routine I do pretty much daily as I love to have a full coverage look, but if you don't, it would be great for any big occasion, night out or fancy event when you need to look great in person and in pictures. 

PRODUCTS USED:

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W2

Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer in 1

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15

Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in Light

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent

Makeup Forever Mat Bronze Powder

Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer

Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink

NYX Eyeshadow in True Taupe

BRUSHES USED:

Sigma Angled Kabuki F84

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Bare Minerals Precision Face Brush

NYX Small Flat Top Brush