One Direction Concert Essentials

This past Tuesday night was amazing!  My best friend and I have been One Direction fans for years (before they even were known in the USA), so when we scored two floor seats for their current Where We Are Tour, we were thrilled.  Like any important night, what to wear and what to pack are two of the first things that pop into a girl's head.  After attending Osheaga Music Festival this past summer, I felt more confident in what to wear and bring to a concert.  Here are the seven essentials:

1. A Concert Shirt - fangirling is part of the experience of going to a concert.  Show your love and support by rocking your artist's pic and name on your top for the night.  Plus, the top acts as a long lasting souvenir.  I started my concert shirt collection in middle school and it's so fun!  Tip:  If you don't want to wait in ridiculously long lines at the actual event, buy one from the performer's website or another store so you have it beforehand.  
2. Shorts - jumping around in an arena with thousands of other people tends to make for a warm evening.  Skirts and dresses are fun too, but make sure to wear shorts underneath them, so you can have fun without having to worry.
3. Comfy & Height-Providing Shoes - being on the more petite side, having floor seats can sometimes be a little problematic.  With comfortable platform sneakers like these, I get about 4 more inches of height for a better view and have no problem jumping around to all my favorite bands' beats.
4. Instax Camera & Cellphone Camera - cellphones have come a long way in camera features and quality, so to capture the moment and be able to live it to the fullest, cellphones cameras are very convenient.  For me, I also like to have a memory I can physically hold onto, so bringing a Polaroid along makes for unique, cool pictures that I can immediately hang on my wall! Tip:  Remember to pack extra film! 
5. Extra Battery Phone Case - I learned the hard way how fast a phone's battery dies at a concert.  With all the excitement of picture taking, snap chatting, Instagramming, texting, etc. you don't even notice you're in the red!  To solve this issue and reduce stress, have a battery case.  Tip:  In-store prices for power cases are around $100 while online I found a killer deal for only $32.  I totally recommend HDAccessory.com.  Here is the link to the case I purchased and love. 
6. Light Jewelry - have fun with bracelets and rings, but be selective with necklaces and earrings.  I recommend stud earrings so nothing pulls on your ears while moving around and a little necklace or choker so nothing hits you or breaks while you are dancing.  
7. Something to Tie Around Your Waist - not only for styling purposes, but in case you get chilly or don't want to touch the seat with your bare legs, a cute flannel comes in handy!
8. Backpack - last but not least, a fabulous backpack is necessary to carry your phone, camera, money, tickets, I.D., purchases, etc.  Tip:  Make sure to keep it in front of you on the floor so it's in your eyesight but not in the way.

The night was unforgettable, and I can't wait to see Katy Perry perform next Thursday night.  Then I'm off to LA for Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood Event!  Life is so surreal sometimes.  :)  What concerts have you attended and loved?  Comment your favorite concert memories and outfit details!  I always love hearing from my readers.  Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Shorts & Instax Mini by FujiFilm courtesy of Garage ♡ | Top from One Direction Store | Plaid Shirt from Urban Outfitters | Shoes by Dirty Laundry from Hot Topic | Backpack from Forever 21

Fashion Tip:  Concert shirts can tend to be on the less flattering side due to their generic cut, so to make them more feminine, try rolling the sleeves up twice and tucking the top into high-waisted bottoms to accentuate your waist.  

Product Announcement & Review: Make Up by One Direction

This week I had the pleasure of receiving early access to the limited edition make-up line by one of my personal favorite bands One Direction. The "Make Up by One Direction" collection includes three different variety boxes named after their hit albums, "Up All Night", "Take Me Home", and "Midnight Memories".  I received the "Up All Night" box, which included a metallic turquoise nail polish, pink lip stick, shimmery lip gloss, black mascara, shades of blue and taupe eye shadows, a stencil set, and a blue body crayon.  Being a 1D fan (going to their concert this September!!), I was very excited when I received my box!  The outside packaging includes a cool tin box featuring a brick design and a plastic slip with a novelty photo of the band.  Although the outside is awesome, the inside with all the goodies is even better!  The make up is displayed beautifully.  On the back of the tin's lid, ideas of make up combinations are artistically shown.  I am looking forward to trying the looks soon!  For this review, I went bold with the lipstick and nail polish, so I kept it neutral with the eye shadows.  I wore the "More Than This" beige and "Gotta Be You" taupe.  First, I would like to say that the make up not only looks fab, but also is good quality.  The nail polish paints smoothly and drys quickly.  After two coats, I was very happy with the result!  The lipstick is soft and bursting of color, while the lip gloss adds a gorgeous shimmer.  Lastly, I applied the mascara.  I have long lashes, so I am particular with my mascaras and I have to say, I was impressed.  The mascara didn't clump and made my lashes look luscious.  Overall, I give the "Make Up by One Direction Collection" an A+!

The line will be available worldwide starting in the U.S.

US Release Dates:

Macy's - August 11th

Stage Stores – August 25th

Dillard's – August 25th

Beauty Brands – August 25th

Lord and Taylor - August 25th

*International release dates To Be Determined

For more information, be sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection 

and like the page to stay updated!  :)  Xoxo, Shelly

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Red Carpet Fashion: AMAs 2013

On Sunday, September 25, 2013, ABC hosted and aired its annual American Music Awards (AMAs).  The hottest musicians, actors/actresses, and TV personalities were in attendance.  Unlike the Grammys, whose awards are given based on the votes from members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by votes from the public and music buyers.  The show had unforgettable performances from Katy Perry, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull & Kesha, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and many more!  You can watch the performances from the awards show here.  It was an exciting night filled with music, celebrities, and, of course, fashion.  Below, I included some of the most memorable outfits from the event.  Enjoy!

Zendaya                        Miley Cyrus                 Kendall & Kylie Jenner

Austin Mahone                  Jesse McCartney               Chris Daughtry

Lady Gaga                       Kelly Osbourne                    Emma Roberts

Wiz Khalifa                      Taylor Swift                    Jordin Sparks

Cierra Ramirez                    2 Chainz                  Jennifer Hudson

Rihanna                               Heidi Klum                                 Cierra

Jenna Ushkowitz                   Katy Perry                   Ariana Grande

Kesha                            R. Kelly                       Naya Rivera

Nicole Richie                   Zoe Salanda                 Christina Aguilera

Skylar Grey                  Jaimie Alexander                  Maira Mitchell

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Style Crush Saturday: Harry Styles

Style Crush:  Harry Styles
Known For:  Singing, Being a member in One Direction
Style:  Hipster, Grunge, European

This week's Style Crush is Harry Styles.  Harry Edward Styles is a British singer that came to fame when he was a contestant on the U.K.'s X-Factor in 2010.  Even though Harry did not make it past boot camp, Harry was offered a spot in a five person boy-band that later became known as One Direction.  Accepting the invitation into the group, Harry went on to win 3rd place in the competition alongside his fellow band members, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson.  Since their adventure on the X-Factor U.K., One Direction has become one of the world's hottest recording bands with two number one albums, Up All Night and Take Me Home, as well as multiple hit singles, including "What Makes You Beautiful," "Kiss You," and "Live While We're Young."

When Harry Styles first came into the public's eye, he was young and not quite sure of himself or his style, but now he has grown  into a confident charmer with effortless style that has stolen millions of young girls' hearts around the world.  Harry's laid back, old rock band t-shirts and skinny jeans have become his trademark.  Although on his free time Harry likes to dress casually, on the red carpet he is never underdressed.  With his band mates beside him, Harry is known for being the one with a bow-tie and thick curls.  As Harry keeps on maturing, his fashion continues to evolve and form a unique style that suits him well.

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