A Little Something for the Men Out There

While most fashion blogs these days cater to women, I decided to do a short post for the men out there (who may have heard of PLL because of their girlfriend's, sister's, daughter's, etc).
The one thing about Pretty Little Liars that makes it such a good show is the beautiful eye candy featured every week. From Caleb to Toby, I'll show you some of my favorite looks from the men on PLL, and help you find that same exact look to recreate in your closet.


Toby Cavanaugh, Rosewood's bad-boy-turned-good, has a simple, all-American boy, fashion sense.

This plaid shirt, which I believe works well on any body type, can be easily put together with any color undershirt underneath (because it's a neutral color), or you can go solo. Pair it with a pair of blue, rugged looking, jeans, and the girls will definitely be all over you. Try here for the shirt, and here for a nice pair of fresh jeans. 

For the guys who like a "rocker look," definitely turn towards Caleb Rivers, who has a dark past, but a sweet soul, on Pretty Little Liars. Every episode that he's in, you can see Caleb wearing dark colors, jackets, and beanies. My favorite look, however, is when he wears a t-shirt with a leather jacket, and jeans. 

Also wearing a plaid shirt (which can be found easily at any clothing store,) Caleb pairs this look with a gray t-shirt and leather jacket. Caleb loves wearing straight jeans, and boots such as these. For the upper look, try this leather jacket for a biker look. Pair any color t-shirt underneath, whether it's white or red for a pop of color, or black/gray for a more dark look. 

Ezra Fitz, the teacher/lover/bad guy (that's all I will say for those who haven't seen the show) is the character everyone loves to watch. He has different fashion choices, whether it's his street wear, or his professional look when he's teaching at Rosewood High School. He's usually seen walking around Rosewood High in a dress shirt, tie, and vest. 

For this look, any simple dress shirt would do, depending on your own style. Pair it with a vest, try this one for a cheap, yet sophisticated look. Add a tie, your preference, and pair with dark rinse or black jeans (if your job allows), which can be found here. 

If you prefer a more casual look, seen below:

Try adding a tan jacket, this one that I found here is leather and a little more on the expensive side. If you don't like tan, any color would do. I found a similar shirt, seen here that he paired with the jacket.  To complete the look, any pair of jeans would do (American Eagle has the best) and any shoes would do.

Simple Makeup Tips from Pretty Little Liars

The best part about watching a TV show such as this, is taking a look at the beautiful makeup on the cast of Pretty Little Liars.

What's best about the show is the fact that most of the girls wear very little makeup (if any, sometimes). It's easy to recreate by using simple products you can find at your local drug store or beauty supply store.

Let's take a look at the makeup on each of the four main characters.

ARIA: 

For this subtle look, use a liquid foundation, such as Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse, to get that shiny, but clean effect. For the eyes, use a tint of brown eyeshadow first, then use a liquid eyeliner (my favorite is the N.Y.C. HD Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Soft Black). To top it off, use a volumizing mascara to add to the intensity of her eyelashes. Try using Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara. Add some soft blush to the cheeks, then use a soft pink lip stain for the lips, any brand that you feel comfortable with. Following all of these steps will recreate Aria's subtle, but beautiful, look seen here.

EMILY:

The one thing I love about Emily's character is that she always wears very minimal amounts of makeup. With this look, the three thing's you'll need are bronzer, mascara and lip stain. 

Take some bronzer, I suggest Almay Smart Shade Powder Bronzer (because it contours to the color of your face, and blends in perfectly). Use the bronzer, and with a bronzing brush, gently swipe up and down your cheekbones, until you can see a slight difference in the color on your skin. 

For mascara, anything will do, but since it's not as volumizing as Aria's, I suggest using something like CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara. For the lip stain, a soft pink, like CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain Everbloom Kiss, will do. 

SPENCER: 

For one of the more dramatic looks, featured in one of the special Halloween episodes on the show, Spencer looks stunning in smoky eye/red lip combination. To start, use some blush to contour your face. Next, for the eyes, use a combination of silver and black eyeshadow. Mix it together, and add silver eyeshadow in the corners. The combination of silver/black gives it a classy, smoky eye look. For the eyelashes, I suggest using falsies (but only for a few hours or so); Ardell fashion lashes are the best ones to use. Last but not least, the red lipstick, which totally ties this whole look together, NYX Lipstick in Chic Red would work best. 

HANNA: 

Hanna's look is extremely subtle, but still completely perfect. For this look, a powder foundation works better, because it doesn't look as shiny, as say Aria's above. Almay Smart Shade Loose Powder would work best, because it matches your skin tone perfectly. Apply using a foundation brush, so that the powder doesn't go all over the place (it can get a little messy). For her eyes, a soft brown eyeshadow along with a subtle, not too dramatic, liquid eyeliner would do. For the lashes, use a mascara that is in between a volumizer and a clump crusher (the last thing you want is for clumps in your mascara). Maybelline Volum' Express Mega Plush would probably work well for this look, because the volume isn't that major with that brand. Finally, a soft pink/peach lipstain on the lips would work the best. N.Y.C. Smooch Proof 16 HR Lipstain, Orange on the Go, would finish off this look. 

The best thing about all of these products is that they are mostly all $10 or less :)

For more beauty tips and hints from Pretty Little Liars, check out this video: 

Hair styles on Pretty Little Liars

No outfit is complete until hair and makeup are added to the look. This week, I'll show you my favorite looks from the show, and simple how-to's to create it easily for yourself.

For a simple, put together look, try this hairstyle that Hanna sported in season 1. (It would probably work better for girls with long straight/wavy hair, but curly haired girls, don't fret, you can easily do it too!)

Just take 3 strands of hair, and starting at the crown of your head, french braid them into a headband. Continue with the braid until you get about 2 inches to your ear. Tie the braid so it doesn't fall out, and use bobby pins to pin the braid underneath your hair, to make it seem like the braid never ends. Perfect for school, a party, the beach, poolside, etc.

                                        

For girls with longer, wavy, curly hair, this look, worn by Aria, is much easier to create, and can be maintained throughout the day. Start with your hair down. Then, take about an inch of hair right from the front, on both sides, start braiding them, however you want, fishtail, regular, french, etc. Once that's finished, bring the braids around your head, so that they are in the back. Use a small baby clip, and voila, a simple, yet cute look. Perfect to keep long hair out of your face on days when you don't want to wear it up. 

For Spencer's simple wavy look, seen below, tousle hair with fingers by flipping it over, using some hair spray. Don't use the sticky kind, for this look, you want to use the "beach waves" kind, such as "Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturing Sea Salt Spray," which can be purchased here. 

Add some hairspray when your head is in the upright position for a more stable hold. 

The newest craze in hair styles is the ombre, which Emily sports a lot on "Pretty Little Liars." The one thing I love about her character is her simple hairstyles, which can be done in less than 5 minutes. In order to get the ombre effect, all you need to do is buy any hair dye from your local drug store, pharmacy, etc. I would advise using something a little lighter than your natural hair color in case it doesn't work right the first time (so it's not that noticeable). The best one to use is Clairol. Once you figure out the ombre effect (for tips, visit http://www.wikihow.com/Ombre-Hair), use the hair spray from above to get the bouncy beach waves!

Looking at the Newest Spring Fashions with Help from "Pretty Little Liars"

Spring is almost here! Which means it's time to put away the winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, boots, etc. (What a pain in the butt to get dressed these days)
If "Pretty Little Liars" plot line doesn't interest you, the clothing on it might.
This time around, I'll show you the cutest new spring looks to fit perfectly in your closet.

Spring is all about the dresses. This dress, seen in Season 4, is the perfect dress to transition from winter to spring. The color isn't too bold, rather soft and elegant. The paisley pattern is very easy on the eyes. There is no busyness going on, which is perfect for this time of year. The buttons on the top make it very feminine.

The dress:

The tan bow wrapped around the dress adds extra volume to it. Perfect for a night out on the town, for work (depending on the dress code at your job) or a fancy party, this dress is the one that needs to be in your wardrobe. Pair it with nude heels, and you'll be turning heads wherever you go.

Unfortunately, this dress is currently unavailable, but head on over to anthropologie to check out dresses similar to this one. 

Maxi dresses are all the rage right now. When there's a slight chill in the air on a late-April afternoon, pair this dress with a white jean crop jacket or a black crop cardigan. The peach color adds a feminine feel to the dress. Pair it with a belt like the stylist on "Pretty Little Liars" did to add extra oomph to the dress.

The designer of this dress, DV by Dolce Vita, has recreated the dress by adding a sheer bottom. The dress can be purchased here, but while it may be too pricey for most, I found a dress similar for a much cheaper price here.

Wearing floral is a big part of spring fashion. Hanna sports a cute floral dress on an episode of "Pretty Little Liars." The floral print is not too busy, a lot is going on, but everything is under control with this dress. It's the perfect length, and works with almost any body type. 

Pair it with a white jacket, seen here, or leave it on its own. Definitely use a belt to give it a little extra something. See other floral dresses similar to this one at Urban Outfitters. For those on a budget, check out Forever 21 for cute, affordable floral dresses just like this one. 

Yellow is the perfect color for spring. It reminds us all of the sunshine that has arrived after a mostly brutal winter. 

This dress, worn by Hanna, is perfect to add to your spring wardrobe. The yellow is in the pastel family, so it's not too bright, and is easy on the eyes. It is subtle enough to wear to class, work or even a spring bridal shower. The addition of white lace at the top makes this dress flirty and feminine. 

 

A similar dress can be found here, even though it's sold out, the company would reorder it based on your need for the dress. So head on over to ModCloth to possibly have this dress in your wardrobe. 

Last but not least, a pink dress belongs in every girl's closet, especially for the spring. Aria's pink dress, seen here:

has a hint of grunge to it, with the black lace top and black studded belt added to the look. While I like the combination of black and pink, I don't think it goes with the flirty vibe the dress is giving off. Instead, try pairing it plain. If you're cold, add a denim crop jacket to the look. This dress is sold out on the Urban Outfitters website, but check out Forever 21 for similar dresses. 

Pair it with black or gold sandals for an even cuter spring look that will sure turn heads when you immediately step outside. 

Aria's Crazy, But Fashionable, Outfit Choices on Pretty Little Liars

Last week's episode of "Pretty Little Liars" was intense, as it usually is, but I didn't feel like there were any interesting outfits to talk about this week. Instead, I'll focus on Aria Montgomery's outfits, because she has the second best fashion sense out of the four girls. I would definitely want to raid her closet for some of these outfits.

This dress, which she wore this season, is a favorite of mine. It's so stylish and chic and bursting with color.

This is the dress:

  

It's a fashion risk that most aren't willing to take. Aria wore it to a surprise party for one of the girl's. This dress is definitely a good party dress. I wouldn't advise wearing it to school, a wedding, a formal event, etc.; there is too much loudness going on for that. 

The dress is designed by Betsey Johnson, and it's called the "Purr-ty Animal Dress." The cheetah print makes it pop, and the colors make it look fashionable. It pairs perfectly with combat boots, heels, or wedges. Aria added a denim jacket and pink scarf to add to the look. Unfortunately, this dress is no longer available on the website, but when it comes back, you know you want to buy it. 

You can visit the website here, and also see what other dresses are similar to this one. 

THESE JEANS ARE SO CRAZY, but so fashionable at the same time. Perfect for the spring time, these jeans, with the white floral print, will add volume to any outfit. Pair it with a hot pink top, and this outfit will make heads turn wherever you go. Aria added a hot pink studded bag and a studded leather jacket to make the pants stand out. 

These jeans are currently unavailable, but shoppers can be emailed when they return, so head on over to Zappos.com and sign up! 

This jacket is so cute for the spring time, with the pastel colors and the lightweight material. Adding a black shirt underneath would make it pop even more. While I would pair it with a pair of plain jeans, go crazy and add it with the jeans shown above! People will be talking about your outfit for days. 

 

The jacket is currently out of stock, but I found a similar one here, The price is much cheaper, and this one is a little brighter. If you don't want to go too crazy with all the colors, this jacket may work for you, but be warned, before you fall in love with it, it's a bit pricey. 

This last jacket, perfect for the spring time, on a chilly summer night, and even for the fall. The army green color is subtle enough to be paired with any color shirt on the bottom, and any type of jeans, leggings, shorts, skirts, whatever you want, on the bottom. It even works perfectly with the first dress I showed you, and even the floral print jeans shown above. This jacket is a pretty reasonable price. It's sold by Free People. 

You can view the jacket here. 

Spring Has Sprung (Or At Least It Has on PLL)

This week, I'll focus on Hanna's outfit from last week's episode. This episode was crazy, but I'm not here to give a recap of what happened (you should really watch it on your own).
On the episode, "She's Come Undone," where Aria has completely lost her mind, Hanna was sporting the cutest spring outfit.

At first, I said to myself "What is she thinking?" but as the episode went on, I fell in love with her outfit.
The jumpsuit, shown here:

is a mix of different floral prints, each one capturing your eye. It can work by itself, but I think it pairs  better with a jacket, blazer or even a blouse, where you can cover the top and just work the bottom. 

The stylist's on "Pretty Little Liars" definitely hit the nail on the head when they put this on Hanna; it would only work for her character.

Now if we know Hanna, we know she needs something to go with this jumpsuit. As I said before, a jacket or blazer would work best with this. 

They paired it with a hot pink blazer, perfect for this outfit. The blazer, shown here:

                                    

is perfect to pair with this jumpsuit. It makes it pop, especially with the neon-ish, hot pink vibe to the blazer. This blazer is also perfect to add to other outfits, such as cropped pants, jeans, a white or black blouse (the black and pink combo is personally a favorite of mine) and even a pencil skirt, if you want to go for the professional look.
The clothing company Topshop USA is currently selling this blazer for $110. It can be all yours!

You can buy it HERE.

If you don't like how they styled it on Pretty Little Liars, Topshop styled it this way.

This is perfect for a night out on the town, or even for school!

Last but not least, let's talk about Hanna's shoes, oh my goodness! While I don't think its appropriate to wear shoes like that to school, seeing as they're seniors in high school, I do think they work perfectly for clubbing, parties, etc. They are black booties with a buckle on the side with about a three/four inch heel. They are SO cute and stylish, and they belong in any girl's closet. 

This outfit wouldn't be complete without the boots. 

For the finishing touches, Hanna adds colorful beaded necklaces and a sleek black bag, to really make the outfit pop. 

This outfit has been one of my favorites so far on this season. While the story line was intense, I couldn't stop thinking about this outfit. I definitely want it in my closet. 

For more on Hanna's fashion, visit the official Pretty Little Liars Pinterest page, HERE.

Fashion on "Pretty Little Liars"

If there is any closet that I can raid, it would have to be that of the girl's on "Pretty Little Liars," ABC Family's number one rated show, and most recently, the most tweeted about show in cable television history. If you've never watched it before, you should most definitely want to start now, even though it's in its 4th season (seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix). The show is set in Rosewood, Pennsylvania and follows the lives of four girls, Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields and Spencer Hastings, who are distraught over the death of their friend, Alison DiLaurentis. That's about all I will say, just because there's probably some people on here that haven't seen the show, and since I hate spoilers, I won't be doing the same for you.

These girls are your typical fashionistas, always dressing in style, no matter what kind of mood they're in or what the weather is like. Besides the creative and mind blowing plot, I always tune in every week to see what kind of outfits they will be wearing.

They each have their own fashion sense. Aria is a bit grungy, Hanna dresses like a girly-girl, Spencer is more on the sophisticated side, and Emily is sporty, but with a girly edge.

Every time I watch the show, I always say "Oh my god I love her outfit!" "I want that!" And every Wednesday, I try to match an outfit that I saw on the show the previous night, just because I'm that obsessed.

There are actually a few websites out there that sell the clothes that were seen on Pretty Little Liars, and most of the time, it is the clothes that were on the episode the night before. Some of the clothes are extremely similar, and some of them are to a T. The official Pretty Little Liars Tumblr page offers ideas on how to purchase the clothes that can fit your budget. Even stores like Aeropostale have created a Pretty Little Liars line that resembles the clothes the girls wear on the show.

Throughout this blog, I'm combining two things I love, fashion and Pretty Little Liars. Both are equally interesting in itself, but when they're put together, magical things happen :)