#WomanCrushWednesday #4

It's time for another #womancrushwednesday 

I wanted to choose a woman from one of the many TV shows I watch. I figured since the New Girl finale was last night, why not go with Zooey Deschanel?

Zooey has been in so many films and sometimes she's been unrecognizable (see HERE). Her dark hair and thick bangs have become her identifier. The first movie I really started to notice her was 500 Days of Summer. I have to say, I have never sat down and watched the movie in it's entirety. I always catch bits and pieces of it, but if you put all of those bits and pieces together, then technically I've seen the whole movie.
Zooey is one of those quirky beauties who is often hidden by Hollywood's more obvious prototype definition of "beauty". Because she doesn't run with the "in crowd", I like her even more. 

I also like that she's not rail thin like most Hollywood actresses. Zooey is actually shaped like a woman. It's so refreshing to see a normal-looking gal on the television these days!






Getting those voluminous bangs is easy peasy! All you need is some hairspray and a think-barreled curling iron. My favorite hairspray is Bed Head's Hard Head. The curling iron below is a simple Remington with a 1.5 inch barrel.
 
$14.85  $23.99

The Dating Game: A Brand New Chick

I'm sorry, but I cut some of the books off in the photo I took on the top. Why? Because I had been at Barnes & Noble alone for 1 hour and was starting to look creepy, so I had to take a quick photo before anyone noticed I was doing so. Single White Female seeking relationship advice. That was who I was last week. I had 2 hours to kill before going to a friend's surprise graduation dinner. I decided to make good use of my time by finding out the root of why I am single and what I can do to change that. Sometimes I swear I'm Gigi from He's Just Not That Into You.

Books Used: 

• Date Like A Man by Myreah Moore

• It's Your Move by Nick Savoy 

• Not Your Mother's Rules by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider

Date Like A Man was well, a guide to date like a man. Go Figure. That being said, this book focuses on dating more than one dude at once. Much similar to how guys date. Or how they "supposedly" date. I don't find much merit with is book because it was written by a woman and how does she know the male psyche? She doesn't because every man is different. Sure, they may have some of the same traits but when you get down to it, they're all different.

It's Your Move was from a man's perspective, so of the 3 books I read, this one is probably going to be the most helpful. After all, who better to ask for man help than a man!? This was the most logical book of the trio as it was straightforward and to the point. Don't sugarcoat it for me; tell me like it is. This book did that.

Now the last book on the list is supposed to be kept on the down-low, as it states it plainly in the text. Oh well!! I disagreed with most of Not Your Mother's Rules so I figure I'm free to divulge some of the secrets. Guys out there, You're Welcome.  The section that really threw me for a loop was setting a date for the actual date. Basically here is the advice on how to play this card:

Guy texts: So when do you want to go out?
Girl texts: When were you thinking?
Guy: How about tomorrow night?
Girl: I actually have plans tomorrow night
Guy: How about Thursday?
Girl: I'm working late that evening
Guy: How is Friday?
Girl: Friday is no good either
Guy: Then how about Saturday night?
Girl: Saturday night sounds great!

OKAY. Let's be honest: this is bullshit. 
#1: What guy is actually gonna try THIS hard to get a date? 
#2: Why would a girl play THIS hard to get if she was really into the dude? I know that the dating game is all about the "chase", but this a little far fetched. If you both like each other, forget the chase! You might lose the guy if you play by Not Your Mother's Rules. By acting this way, dude is probably gonna think you're flaky and not into him.
#3: So this section of the book pretty much turned me against the whole book. Plus, it's written by women. Ladies, if you want real dating advice, go straight to the opposite sex for help. Guys can give you more insight and perspective on men than women can! Think about it. It doesn't make sense to ask a woman why a man acts the way he does: Just ask a man!

I forgot a lot of the high points from the first 2 books because frankly, I became captivated of Not Your Mother's Rules and how absurd this entire book was. However, it did keep my attention. 

Bottom Line: Scope out these books at the bookstore before you spend $14 on one. Set aside some time to browse through advice books, hit the high points. If you do that, there's really no reason to buy the book, then feel guilty about it afterwards. I walked out of Barnes & Noble last Thursday feeling like a brand new chick. 

And best of all: I felt no shame and didn't spend a dime.

Trending: Denim Dresses

****Happy 49th Post!!**** I say that because 49 happens to be my lucky number. Random, I know, but still. It's kind of a big deal for me. 
On another note, Happy Monday! Wait, who am I kidding? Mondays are never happy. Come on, who really likes Mondays? The bright side of Mondays: A new week, a new start! That's how I feel at least. The weekends are ways for me to re-vamp myself. I think of everything that's gone on in the past week and think of ways to improve.
Speaking of improving, I indulged in a little retail therapy on Saturday. I always find myself buying things I don't really need. 
Case in point: I bought 4 lipsticks!! FOUR. Why do I need 4 lipsticks? Your guess is as good as mine.

As I was shopping, I noticed that denim dresses could potentially be a "thing" this summer. I've never really been a fan, but with the right accessories (say, a belt), they could look pretty nice and not as BAM! in your face with full-on denim everywhere. That's always been my draw back to wearing denim dresses. The ones I've found below are actually pretty cute and I would wear any of them...and that's saying a lot.

My faves: I love the 2-toned Nina Ricci dress, but sadly, it's just a tad out of my price range, so it only exists in my fantasy world.
I actually like the H&M flared dress, which happens to be only $23 AND the cheapest one on the page. I like that it's a lighter shade of denim because it's not as drastic. I think this would be a good beginner's dress for those new to the denim dress trend (like me!).

Trending: Denim Dresses by camillenochaser

Nina Ricci denim dress 
$1,250 - farfetch.com

Joie dress
joie.com

Miss Selfridge skater dress
missselfridge.com

Sleeveless dress
delias.com

Blue dress
$29 - chiarafashion.co.uk

H M flared dress
$23 - hm.com

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Boho Style

It's taken forever for the Boho Chic Style to have an effect on me. Well, it's finally made its way into my life & wardrobe and I am in awe of it. The look is so laid-back and effortless. You look cool without looking like you tried too hard. Plus, I have naturally wavy hair so I basically don't even need to fully style it to get the desired Boho look. The one Boho fashion item that I'm leery of is the maxi skirt. Don't get me wrong, it looks great on taller people, but for someone like me (who is 5'2), they don't look that flattering unless heels are worn. Well, in my opinion at least! I don't like the idea of pants/skirts dragging the ground, so heels are a must for me when wearing longer clothing. It also keeps us shorter people from looking so frumpy! But if the skirt doesn't touch the ground, then flats should definitely be a possibility. 
Bottom line: wear whatever the hell type of shoes you want.

I would say if you're going for a loose bottom, whether it's loose pants, skirt, or shorts, opt for a tighter fitting shirt; one that's more form-fitting. And vice versa: if you're wearing a loose top, go with a somewhat tighter bottom half (but not this tight...no one should ever wear pants this tight!)  Too tight on both top & bottom or too loose on both top & bottom have the potential to be not-so-flattering.

Boho items to check out:
   

Have a great weekend everyone!!
xx, Camille

Boho Style by camillenochaser featuring hippy jewelry

Nili Lotan / Tucker shirt, $305 / Dorothy Perkins long skirt / Steve Madden ancient greek sandals / Fringe handbag / Green bracelet / Hippy jewelry / Wet Seal jewelry / House of Harlow 1960 round black sunglasses / Rare London floral hair accessory, $9.34 / Ulster Weavers Boho Love Cotton Tea Towel, $12

Are You a Good Flirt?

Ever wonder how your flirting skills stack up? Well look no further than this link: 
Flirting Quiz

I was watching a YouTube video on the quiz and decided to take it for myself. So I may not be a young teenager anymore, but I still love taking silly quizzes like this. When I was younger, I took so many of these self-quizzes and I absolutely believed every single one of the results. I totally bought-in to it hook, line, and sinker. I have to say, that I was once a free spirit, but when college hit, I became super conservative. Yes, I took a step in the opposite direction as opposed to regular people. I've taken quizzes almost identical to the Flirting Quiz (click) and when I was young, I was categorized as a "flirting master". Now, not so much. It's disastrous. I find that when I do talk to a guy, I have no words. I have this whole brain full of useless (and some useful) information, yet I can't pull any of it out into words. I've decided that I just need to find a guy like Edward Cullen who can read my mind...that way I won't ever have to worry about it.

My Result?

      Flirt Alert

So naturally, I agree with this result. I suppose much hasn't happened since my teen days of believing EVERY quiz result out there. LOL But yeah, really, I'm definitely the worst person ever at talking to guys. If I see a nice-looking dude, I will literally turn my head in the opposite direction when I pass by him. Either that, or I just look at the ground...or perhaps take a different route entirely... Excellent skills, I know. What can I say? Guys freak me out.

Take the quiz for yourself and feel free to let me know your results!! I'll respond back :)

#WomanCrushWednesday 3

Today's #WomanCrushWednesday post goes out to the timeless Jennifer Aniston. Ok, seriously, the woman never ages.What is her secret?! And so maybe her hair is, like, ALWAYS the same (just like her face), buuuut... it looks fantastic every single time. Let's just be honest. If my hair were as gorgeous as hers, I'd probably wear my hair the same way everyday, too. So here's to Jennifer Aniston: May I have beautiful hair like you and may I be fortunate enough to have a cosmetic surgeon as brilliant as yours.

Have a good day, everyone!!

Rainy Day

Where is the May weather? It's rainy and 50 degrees outside. wtf.

p.s. 
I don't know why my collages are appearing so humongous lately. sorry!

Rainy Day by camillenochaser featuring a rain coat

American Vintage vneck shirt, $86 / Rain coat, $70 / MM6 Maison Martin Margiela , $110 / GUESS combat boots / Sole Society fedora hat / Clear bubble umbrella