Summer Hiatus is over!

Hello beautiful readers! Today is October 1st and I'm reading all kinds of Facebook posts about "sweater weather" and "cuddle weather" Ugh, maybe on the East Coast or in NorCal... But its sure as hell not "sweater season" down here in Orange County! I just wanted to do a quick little post to let you all know that the summer hiatus is over! What Suits You will begin posting regularly again! :D Yay!! So check back soon for some fall fashioons and (my favorite!) some Halloween costume ideas! We'll also post a bit about our summers and would love to hear about yours too! XOXO! 

Dull Lips?

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Dull lips bringing you down?

Well there is no more reason to frown.

I have finally found a great tint and chapstick in one!

Presenting... Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb

There are 12 different shades to chose from that give you that minty fresh feeling you love from Burt's Bees. 

I love it because it gives your lips natural looking color without being to shiny or sticky.

Check out avaliable colors here!

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What exactly is soft grunge...?

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Not sure why, but I get this question a lot. I guess because I have purple hair, I'm some sort of authority on soft grunge? I mean, okay. Not really, but whatever. Anyhow, I just want to give y'all a little explanation of the trend and some examples of things that are and aren't true soft grunge. It's a term that's thrown around pretty recklessly on the internet these days, and I just want some clarification. Hope you enjoy! Plus... there just may be a pic of a kitten at the end for a little bonus.

Here's the Urban Dictionary definition of Soft Grunge that I don't like. This is the annoying stereotype that grinds my gears.

A term generally used to describe modern-day teenagers, typically girls between the ages of 14-18, who like create a "hardcore" persona on Tumblr by reblogging pictures of inverted crosses, dip-dyed hair, ying-yang symbols and toilets. They like to pretend that they listen to grunge music by wearing stylish Nirvana tees that match their $200 pair of Doc Martens. If you were ask them who the Misfits were, they'd probably say anyone who isn't sporting spikes this season.

Noun: That purple haired girl over smoking a cigarette in the rain is sooo soft grunge.

Adjective: Check out this soft grunge blog for pictures of girls that look like zombies, cats, and zombie cats!

And here's the real story:

Grunge was a movement that originated in the 80's and 90's in the Northwest. It began with musicians such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and The Melvins. The grunge style originally was unintentional; artists would wear the same sets of clothing day in and day out, resulting in a torn and worn out look. With the help of websites like Tumblr, grunge has evolved into something new. While some people view this style as a bit of a sellout, I just view it as an aesthetically pleasing look, regardless. Some common recurring themes I've noticed in modern soft grunge are:

Upside down crosses:

Mermaids:

Cat themed accessories:

Studs and spikes:

Vintage-y photos:

Creepers (the shoes):

Exotic, pastel hair colors with flower crowns:

Doc Martens

Random photos like these:

This picture is basically the epitome of Tumblr Soft Grunge:

Special episode of pastel grunge coming soon!!

Disclaimer: This is my view of soft grunge. You can have your own view, that's fine. I'm by no means an expert. But you probably aren't either... Just sayin'

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Kitten Season

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Hi, I realize this is unrelated to fashion... but it's important! and about cats! So please listen!

Spring is here, and soon we'll all be out of school, the weather will be warm, and it will be summer! While this is super exciting, summertime means "kitten season." This is the time when un-spayed female cats go into heat and start producing copious litters of kittens. Especially in areas with warmer, drier climates, the amount of stray cats and kittens gets to be astronomical. But... you can help!! Two words: foster kittens.

I've fostered multiple litters of kittens, and I can tell you that it has been one of the most rewarding and fun experiences of my life. I fostered my first kitten the summer before my senior year of high school. His name was Muffin, and when we picked him up from the Reno humane society (an amazing shelter to visit if you're in the area!!) they told us that he'd been found earlier that day wandering the streets of downtown Reno. I'm not sure if you've ever visited there... but if  you can picture a tiny 5 week old kitten stumbling down Virginia street through the land of prostitutes and run down casinos, you can imagine how much compassion I felt for this little guy! His meow sounded like he had been smoking a pack a day for 30 years; it was so hoarse from meowing, searching futilely for his mother. I remember almost crying as he was sleeping on my lap when we drove him home. I felt inadequate, unqualified to care for this half dead bundle of fur and love. He looked into my eyes and I felt this trust and love radiating from him, I was his only hope for survival and I think he knew I was there to care for him. I nursed him back to health, force feeding him until his body remembered how to eat. He grew from a pathetic, dying shadow of a cat to a playful, loving kitty. He holds such a large place in my heart still, and I won't lie... I cried when I had to give him back to the Humane Society to be adopted.

Anyways, long story short, if you love animals, I'd HIGHLY recommend fostering a kitten this summer. They need your help, and I can promise that you'll gain so much from this experience, as will the fluffy little fur balls you help out!

Here are some helpful links to find out more about the fostering process. If you're really interested, make sure to contact your local humane society!!

What to do if you find a newborn kitten

Foster Kitten Manual

Also... we can't end this post without some adorable pics of my foster kitties from years previous!

Look how pathetic this lil guy looks...

Feelin a little better sitting on my bed.

Kitty cuddles!!

All swaddled up!!

Look at those eyes!!

Hahaha, photobomb. Level: kitten.

Yoga?

Kitty cuddles, my cat Quigley loves kittens.

Loversss.

 Heres a video for your viewing pleasure:

Look how little he is!!

Those eyes.

Hehe, couch cushion kitty.

Little Bonnie!

I loves them...

Quigley really does love those kitties.

Close up!

I can't get enough of the kitten cuddles.

Japanese lucky kitty! Lil' Killer was such a sweetie.

Kitty kisses!!

Look at lil' Niblette.

Tee hee!

See! There's fashion in this post!

This is what Muff of Fluff turned into. A happy, healthy kitty.

P.S. These kitty pics will get you through finals week. you're welcome.

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Peplum Do's and Dont's

I just wanted to shed a little light on something that's been bothering me recently. I've been seeing a bunch of girls wearing peplum shirts with flowey skirts. I'm sorry, but this look does not look good on anyone. It just doesn't. It's not going to flatter anyone's body. Just sayin. Rule of thumb: loose on top, tight on bottom. Loose on bottom, tight on top. Sorry if this was a little rant, haha... Just had to put it out there.

Business Casual With a Twist

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Lovelies! I hope you've all had a delightful week and are looking forward to the weekend, I know I am! Anyways, I wanted to talk about business casual clothing today. As you may or my not know, I'm in the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, and we are required to wear business casual to our meetings. At first, this was a huge challenge for me because my style is just not conservative. However, I've been able to figure out some easy and classy business casual options. It's really great to know how to dress this way because if you want to be successful in any professional setting or interview, a solid business casual outfit is a must.

Firstly, I want to introduce you to the general rules of business casual:

1. No jeans. Even colored jeans.
2. No leggings and boots.
3. Nothing shorter than finger tip length for skirts.
4. Nothing too low cut.
5. Avoid showing undergarments such as bra straps.
6. Never wear things with lots of logos or letters.
7. Think "professional," "appropriate," and "put together"
8. If you would wear it to the gym or the beach, it's not business casual.
9. If you would wear it to a club or party, it's not business casual.
10. Platform stilettos and other sky high heels are probably not appropriate.
11. Think classy! 

Here are some ways you can dress to impress without sacrificing your personal style!

Here's one of my favorite strategies. Find a black pencil skirt that you like and make endless outfits with it. This allows you to buy less items of clothing because once you have a pencil skirt, you can add a variety of blouses, accessories, and blazers to make it an outfit. I would recommend finding a comfortable, high waisted pencil skirt that is almost knee length. I find that peplum style blouses look the best with these; I get annoyed with tucking shirts in. Mix and match your blouses, flats, heels, and accessories and you're good to go! Add a blazer to polish your look even further!

This outfit is super simple and classy. Try a dress that has a boat neck like this one. The quality silk fabric will make you look put together and professional. Make sure to steam or iron it! The 3 inch nude heels will add length to your legs while keeping it classy. Throw on a pair of stud earrings, dangly ones look much less professional. 

Throw in a couple statement pieces like the jewelry and skirt while keeping to a similar color scheme. The golds and pinks will make you stand out in a sea of grey and black! This skirt can still show off your curves while still being appropriate for the workplace.

Hope this helps!!
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Which suit are you?

Ever wonder if you're more like Olivia, Kelsey, Liz, or Amory?? Well here's a quiz so you can find out!!!

1. Your flirting style is described in which three words?

A. bold, silly, fearless

B. I don't know because I don't talk to any guy I like...

C. Awkward, funny, ultimately endearing

D. Sweet, talkative, funny

2. If you saw a cat on the sidewalk, what would your reaction be?

A. EEEERRRRMMMEEEERRGGEEERRRDDD KITTY! *must kitty cuddle*

B. I’d be a little scared but want to pet it.

C. Look at that adorable little animal! Too bad it's not a dog!

D. You stay away because you're allergic

3. What is your favorite color?

A. Purple

B. Yellow

C. Teal

D. Coral

4. Out of the following, which is your favorite song?

A. “Killin’ It” by Krewella

B. I don't have a favorite song

C. This is impossible to answer

D. "Madness" by Muse

5. You would prefer to vacation...?

A. Somewhere snowy!

B. Europe

C. Someplace I've never been before

D. An all inclusive quiet beach resort

6. Some of your favorite foods are...?

A. Fruit (berries, mangoes, papayas, watermelon, etc.), anything with truffle oil, salty crunchy snackies.

B. Thai food

C. Pizza and Mexican Food

D. Ice cream

7. At a party, the first thing you do is...?

A. Dance! Let’s hope they’re playing EDM!

B. Twerk

C. Say hi to people and then plan an escape route if the party is bad.

D. Dance with your girl friends

8. Your favorite places to shop are:

A. Thrift stores, Karmaloop.com, Forever 21, Kitsch Boutique!

B. F21...that's about all i can afford

C. Buffalo Exchange, Urban Outfitters & thrift stores

D. Kohls, H&M, TJ Max

9. What is the biggest compliment you could recieve?

A. Your hair reminds me of a FunFetti Cupcake.

B. I really like your natural hair.

C. You're an interesting human being!

D. You match today!

10. Describe your perfect man...?

A. Skier, long hair, outdoorsy, artistic, wears tight pants, likes cats.

B. Jewish. jk but not really. i like boys with short hair, very funny, laid back, nice

C. Funny, similar music taste, adventurous, likes to read, intelligent & kind

D. Your boyfriend or smart, funny, cute!

Answer Key:

Mostly A's- You're like Miss Amory! Congratulations on being a crazy cat lady hipster outdoorsy skier woman! You're emotional and weird, but that's okay with you. You also have a free spirit and a kind and gentle soul.

Mostly B's- You are like Kelsey! You love camels, and are one bad a$$ chick! You're independent, sassy, and a great friend with a sweet and loving heart.

Mostly C's- You're like Liz! You are adorable, and while you may not see the strength in yourself, it's there and everyone else knows it! You're also awkward and weird but in the very best way.

Mostly D's-You are Olivia! You are literally the nicest human alive. Everyone loves your high energy and sweet spirit! You also love ice cream...