Author: Iskra Banović

Matcha is the powdered green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, and it’s insanely trendy right now. If you’ve been out of the house or on the Internet recently, you’ve probably seen one of your favorite style bloggers talking about how much she loves matcha. Matcha is the powdered green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, and lately, it’s become so popular it seems to be the new “green juice” of the day. Luckily it is a lot tastier and easier to make than kale juice. Whereas brewed tea is made by steeping tee leaves in hot water, matcha is a powder made…

Being a grown-up means doing laundry. Here’s how to keep all your nice clothes looking nice longer. If you like a piece of clothing enough to pay money for it, you probably like it enough that you would like for it to last as long as possible. Life and laundering are hard on clothes, but if you do your laundry properly, you will increase the lifespan of your garments dramatically. Here’s what you need to know to do your laundry like a grown-up and keep your clothes lasting longer. Even the old college T-shirt you wear on laundry day. 1.…

Escape your fashion blog rut with these 13 fashion blogs recommended by our readers. It’s easy to get caught in a rut reading the same two or three fashion blogs every day, but there is hope! We put out a call to the lovely and highly educated readers of Blufashion to see what fashion blogs they liked, and you guys did not disappoint. Here are the fashion blogs we should be reading. 1. The August Diaries View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jill Lansky, Beauty + Style (@theaugustdiaries) As much as I love arty and boho, there’s something to be…

A face essence is an essential step in the Korean skincare routine and a beauty product you need to know about. There are always new skincare products coming out, but it isn’t too often that you come across a beauty product and wonder, “What is that exactly?” A face essence is a term you might have come across before, but you probably weren’t entirely sure what it is. Hint: It is not a perfume for your face. An essence is an essential part of the Korean skincare regimen. And you should know by now that anything that is part of the Korean skincare regimen is…

It’s a new season which means you’ve started a list of all the new things you want to try. You probably have a pair of flared pants on there as well as a new plum lipstick, but you cannot forget about skincare products. You’re going to need to update your summer skincare routine when the temperatures drop, so instead of reaching for the same old moisturizer and cleanser, try something new. Related: Looking to buy bocouture online? This is the right place for you. These are the skincare products you need to write down on your skincare wishlist: 1. Custom Infusion Drops In…

If you’re not used to the feeling of something self-heating on your skin (I’m pretty accustomed to it for the years that I basically bathed in Icy Hot during college softball season) it’s an incredibly surprising sensation. When I got an email asking if I’d like to try a sample of something called a “Sauna Face Mask,” I was a bit skeptical. I have only previously used a handful of face masks but only ones that had a cooling effect. I didn’t know what it would be like to have a self-heating mask on my face, but hell yeah, I…

When it comes to skincare, there are a lot of brands to choose from. You could spend your entire life attempting to try every single product in Sephora, and you still wouldn’t be able to. There are new brands and new products coming out all of the time, and unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ll know that Korean skincare products have taken the beauty industry by storm. Ever since the BB cream, we’ve wanted everything and anything beauty-related from Asia. Thankfully, you can get lots of great Asian skincare brands online or in stores close to home. There’s no need…

Not counting general laziness and forgetfulness, one of the main reasons we don’t wear sunscreen 365 days of the year is because it can be goopy, chalky, and make your face feel super greasy. Plus, sunscreen can ruin your makeup. It’s summer, so this definitely isn’t the season to be skipping sunscreen. However, that doesn’t mean we have to suffer with the same old tropical-scented white goop. I tested a range of different facial sunscreens in different formulas and prices to see what ones weren’t greasy and didn’t leave a white film on my face. (Related: This Is The One Place You’re Forgetting To…

There are a few spots you overlook when you apply your sunscreen: your hands, your ears, sand between your toes are just some of the commonly forgotten spots. The one spot you probably don’t even consider when you’re applying your SPF lotion is your hair. Your hair needs protection too. A hat gives your hair some, but even hat people don’t wear their caps every single time they step outside. We’re not saying you have to apply your regular goopy white sunscreen to your hair because there are actually specific SPF formulas for your locks. Here’s the lowdown on why you need to…

Whether you are prone to redness or your skin is looking lackluster, there is a colored primer that will counteract the issue. Primers do a lot of things. They give you a smooth base for your makeup; they help make your foundation last longer, and they diminish the appearance of pores. Color-correcting primers do even more. They target specific issues such as redness or sallowness and correct them using the color theory principles you learned in art class. You might think that putting a green-tinted product on your face is odd, but it really does work without turning your face as green as the Wicked…

If you have sensitive skin, then you will be able to relate to these skincare complaints and fear of your face going beet red. Each skin type has its own issues, but if you have sensitive skin, your face has its own unique challenges. You don’t just slap on any face product you have at hand, and you never ever use that bar of soap on your face just because it’s in the shower and you’re out of your regular cleanser. If you have sensitive skin, it can sometimes feel like your face has its own personality, and more times than not,…

Summer can be a really hard time on one’s skin. Between the dryness or the humidity, the salt, the sun, and the heat, it’s easy to find oneself running around looking red like a cherry. Personally, I tend to get it really badly around the nose and chin. When that happens, try out these beauty hacks to get you back to normal. 1. DIY Honey Cinnamon Face Mask This honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg face mask are easy to put together with stuff you probably have in your kitchen already. It helps kill bacteria that cause redness and is a light…