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It's common sense that a good lipstick can make or break your look. Leaving trends asside, there are 5 lipstick colors that never go out of style and that every woman should have in her collection. Of course not every shade suits every skin tone, so it's important to know your undertone before you go buying a lipstick. If you're not sure whether your undertone is more of a warm, cold or neutral, here are a few advice that will help you find that out. Once you know that, you can easily choose a shade that will suit you perfectly and nicely compliment your skin tone and your whole look.

CLASSIC RED

Nothing creates more sophisticated look than classic red lipstick. Just ask Marilyn Monroe or Taylor Swift! It's a shade that gives you power and boosts your confidence. And the best part? It goes with (almost) any eye makeup - shimmery champagne for daytime or bold winged eyeliner to wear at night. I like to wear it when I feel down and it's crazy how a simple red lipstick can lift my mood in just seconds! When buying red lipstick I suggest you go for the most classic shade that suits every skin tone. Try this one from Nars or go for a matte finish with Pure Red Lipstick from NYX.

I use: Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine Lipstick in the shade PPK006 (read my review about it here).

PRETTY PINK
Pretty pink lipstick will brighten your face and create very feminine look. Combined with some subtile pink blush it will give your face soft and fresh look. When wearing pink lips, go for more natural makeup by applying gold or bright plum shades. Rimmel's Soft Blush Lasting Finish Lipstick is perfect if you prefer softer pink shades, or YSL's Rouge Volupte Shine for more striking pink color.

I use: NYX Butter Lipstick in the shade Fizzies (for Slovenian readers available here).

NUDE
I was never a fan of nude lips, but this was until I've found the right shade for me. Now I use it almost every day, since it's so easy to be worn and perfect for when you don't want your lips to be the center of attention. During the day it can be worn with any natural makeup and at night time it will make a great complement to a smoky eye. But like I said, it's not easy no find the right nude shadow for your skin. When buying nude lipstick be careful not to choose a shade that is too bright. Always go two shades darker than your natural lips. Try this one from Lipstick Queen.

I use: NYX Butter Lipstick in the shade Pops (for Slovenian readers available here).

CORAL
Coral lips are fun & fresh and perfect to brighten up your everyday look. Coral lipstick is appropriate for every age and every occasion, especially in spring and summer time. I love to wear coral lips with my floral summer dresses or even when I'm at the beach and need some color to compiment my sun-tanned skin. I like to stick to the shades with more pink undertone (like this one from L'oreal), but of course you can also go for more orange-y shade that will make your lips very juicy!

I use: Essence in the shade Coral Calling (available in DM or Muller).

PLUM
Add mystery and drama to your look with dark plum lipstick. I personally wouldn't wear it for a daytime, but woud definitely use it for a night out, combined with smudged black eyeliner. This shade creates sexy vampy look and statement lips that will sure get you noticed. I really like this one from Maybelline, that has more of a brown-ish undertone and I also often wear NYX Matte Lipstick in the shade Merlot with beautiful red wine undertone.

I use: Revlon in the shade Red Velvet (for Slovenian readers available here).

Now tell me which shade do you wear on a daily basis and which lipstick color gives you the most confidence? I can't wait to hear your thoughts! Xoxo

Palm leaf trend has been around for a while now but never in such a major way as it's this season. From shorts and playsuits to dresses and skirts - it appears everywhere and makes every outfit look uber chic. Well, since we're in the middle of summer, let's concentrate on swimwear only.

We all know that choosing the right model can be very hard, but with a large selection of different silhouettes, I'm sure you can find THE perfect swimsuit for yourself! When buying one, I suggest you don't blindly follow the trends, because no trend will look good on you if it doesn't fit you. Instead try as many different styles as it gets and choose the one that reflects your personality the most, makes you feel confident and highlights parts of the body you're most proud of.

ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT
When it comes to swimwear, saying less is more isn't the case anymore. Even though that one-piece covers a lot of your body, it can look just as sexy as a teeny-weeny bikini. One-piece swimsuit is perfect for women with athletic bodies and the ones that want to hide a little extra pounds on their abdominal area. It can also be a good choice for women with slim legs and big chest (but in this case, choose a swimsuit with higher neckline). Besides, you can also pair it with some denim short and wear it as a body for a stroll in the city.

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BIKINI
Bikini is still the most popular swimsuit model, since is the easiest to wear and play with different combinations. If your body is in the shape of hourglass, then bikini is the right choice for you. Choose a ruffled top if you want to make your brast look bigger and go for a Brazilian-style bottom for an illusion of a bigger booty. For those with wider shoulders I suggest a top that commints around the neck and if you have wider hips and fuller legs, go for a one-color bottom and palm leaf top, which will bring the attention away from your lower part.

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HIGH WAISTED BOTTOM
High waisted shorts are a big trend right now, but unfortunatelly don't suit everyone. The trend is for those with retro style and smaller breasts but long and slim legs. Yet, I've also seen it on a fuller body-size women and have to say that it can look amazing too! It's definitely very trendy piece, that would look especially good at fancy pool parties.

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It's been 14 years since Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake appeared in their iconic denim outfits at the American Music Awards and since then we kept their looks in our minds as an example on how NOT to dress.. ever. But then the bloggers came and 'invented' street style, which means playing with different styles and pieces and so double denim trend was born (which makes a great example to never say never!). As you can see, fashion rules are meant to be broken and even though wearing denim on denim goes against everything we've been thought is correct about putting an outfit together, it has become a huge trend all the A-listers have already adopt.

Putting the denim look together can seem intimidating, but trust me, once you start experimenting with different pieces, you'll see that it can be very much exciting! Denim on denim looks offer infinite possibilities, since there aren't (almost) any rules to follow. The secret of creating a good denim on denim look is balance. You need to know what's flattering to your body and pay attention to proportions. The rest is just a game of mixing and matching.

So whether you're all new to the all-denim-everything game or are already an expert in creating matchy denim looks, here are a few ideas on how to pull off an effortlesly put-together look.

DENIM NEWBIE

If you're totally new to double denim trend, go easy at the beginning and try mixing classic blue denim with white, grey or black. Combine skinnies with white denim shirt like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley or switch it up and go for more formal look by combining black skinny jeans with buttoned up chambray shirt like Reese Witherspoon.

DENIM LOVER
For all of you that are confident enought to dig in the double denim trend, there are some tips to keep in mind. Use different shades of denim to highligh specific body parts - if you want to bring attention to your upper part, choose lighter shade of denim than on your lower part. And if you want to hide some extra pounds, go for darker shades, which have slimming effect. Shades and weight of the fabric should vary so play with different denim colors and washes to create a modern, up-to-date look.

Style it up with pointy-toe pumps and chic silk neck scarf or add a little bright bag and pair it with bold red lipstick. You can even switch your boyfriend jeans to look more elegant. Pair them with chic sandals, add a thin interesting belt and finish up with statement necklace.

Style it down with flats, big black bag, no accessories and natural makeup.

DENIM EXPERT
All you denim experts out there that have already tried multiple denim on denim variations but think that's still not enough, go even further and try triple denim! Upgrade your usual combination of skinny jeans and chambray shirt with denim vest or tie a denim jacket around your waist.

Play with these prints and accessories to make your denim outfit look modern & chic:

animal prints

white & camel colors

bright clutch

pointy-toe pumps

statement necklace

silk neck scarf

red lipstick

Combine dirrerent shapes, shades and washes, but whatever you do, DON'T:

wear denim accessories, like denim hats, handbags or cowboy boots and Western belts (unless you want to look like a character from the Westerns)

wear patterns

and mostly, don't end up looking like Justin and Britney in 2001

Now tell me, are you a newbie when it comes to denim game or have you already been practicing this trend for a while? Can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Photos via Pinterest, Style Scrapbook

Talking about the trends, this season is all about the revival of the 70's with mega bell bottoms, denim skirts, bare shoulders and lots of fringes. I'm sure by now you've already done your yearly Spring cleaning (if not - what are you waiting for?!) and can't wait to fill your closet with these new trendy pieces. So let's see what you need to look for when going shopping..

1. GINGHAM
Gingham is definitely one of the biggest trends this season. This tablecloth fabric that was once reserved only for picnics got a whole new way of presenting itself. From chic blouses to long sheer dresses, it comes in a huge range of colors and various shapes & fabrics. Try mixing it with different patterns to create the most stylish looks.

2. ALL-DENIM-EVERYTHING
Forget about the usual combinations of adding just one denim piece to your look. This Spring you need to go all the way and cover yourself in denim from head to toe. Think jeans with denim shirt and denim jacket over it. Or even better, think Justin and Britney in their matchy denim outfits back in the 2001.

3. BOHO CHIC
This season is all about the 70's so to embrace the spirit of this era, long lightweight hippie-chic dresses are the way to go. They are so versatile and perfect for all kinds of occasions - outdoor festivals, brunches with your friends or parties at the beach. Don't forget to properly accessorize them - lots of bracelets and different stones will make this bohemian look even more chic.

4. OFF-SHOULDER
Forget about showing your abs in crop tops, this season is all about bare shoulders. It's a trend that's sexy in a sophisticated kind of way and perfect for day-to-night outfits. Choose a loose ruffled off-shoulder top and pair it with high-waisted pants for a daytime errands and for an evening out change into a more chic version by showing your shoulders in an elegant bodycon dress.

5. SPRING SUEDE
Suede is making a big comeback this season. This soft, delicate and eternally chic fabric will bring the hippie vibe into your wardrobe. Spring trends require monochromatic soft hues and feminine shapes so go for an A-line skirt or dress and accessorize it with a belt to emphasize your sexy curves.