Author: Iskra Banović

I’m Iskra Banović, editor of Blufashion and the voice behind its fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle are my playground, but I'm just as likely to share the messy side of it all, like the time I tested a "must-have" skincare gadget and ended up with glitter stuck in my hair. I love turning trends and everyday finds into something useful (and fun) for real people.

Shopping Guide: All The Perfect Boots To Add To Your Closet, Starting At Just $40

Last week, we posed one of the world’s most pressing questions: How much are you supposed to pay for a pair of boots? We got a wide variety of answers, with some of you favoring investment pieces (in the hundreds) and others of you recommending places where you can find cheap shoes that don’t look, well, cheap. Your responses inspired me to go on an internet safari to find some of the best boots in every price range, and it’d just be mean of me to not share what I found. Here are a few boots you’re likely to love, whether you…

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ladies shopping for boots

You guys… how much are you supposed to spend on boots? What do you think is the appropriate amount to spend on a pair of boots? Love it or hate it, you can’t really deny that it’s finally fall. The weather’s doing its own thing, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back with a vengeance, and people everywhere (except Australia, I guess) are going boot shopping. As self-described “fashion people,” we at Blufashion are big fans of boots. We’re not, however, fans of throwing away money on them. And there’s the dilemma. You guys… how much are you supposed to spend on boots?…

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Spring is finally here, and you know what means: it’s time to banish your boots to the back of your closet and pull out the flats you’ve been waiting to wear since last fall. Given that most of us spend the winter months wearing some variation of a black or brown boot, it’s always fun to go a little crazy with colorful footwear in the spring. To help you get started on this year’s spring footwear collection, we’ve rounded up 20 pairs of the cutest pastel flats on the market. 1. Aldo Deason Flats, $55 These embellished flats are the…

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13 Obnoxious Reactions To My Tattoos (And My Replies), In GIFs

I got my first tattoo the day after I turned 18, as many people do and as many people are told not to do, under any circumstances. The day I had it done, I was extremely nervous because it’s (A) in a particularly sensitive spot and (B) I’m a particularly sensitive person, literally nerve-wise. Afterward, though, I realized I absolutely loved it; cliche as it sounds, it felt like it had already been there for years. It’s a feminist symbol, and I do not regret it one bit considering I think there will be far more issues in my life if there…

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20 Annoying Things Only Girls Who Wear Glasses Will Understand

Glasses are great, but they aren’t perfect. Here are 20 annoying glasses facts anyone who wears them will understand. I love my glasses. I own contact lenses, but I almost never wear them. (I’ve never actually filled a contact lens prescription because the handful of free samples the optometrist gives out at one’s appointment usually last me several years.) That said, there are some really, really annoying aspects to wearing glasses. If you wear glasses, you’ll probably know what I’m talking about. Getting mascara all over the inside of your lenses.Not being able to buy and wear cute $5 sunglasses,…

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11 Lace-Up Tops That You Can Wear With Everything

This season it is all about unique tops. There are a few different trends that we have seen popping up including statement sleeves, off-the-shoulder necklines, super long sleeves, and lace-up tops. Lace-up tops are a trend that has been going strong since the fall, and it seems like it isn’t slowing down any time soon. We’re also seeing the crisscross detail appear of dresses and jumpsuits. Lace-up tops are interesting, a bit sexy but still effortless. They can be worn with almost anything in your wardrobe and look like you put a bit more effort than if you just put on a plain tee.…

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10 Gorgeous Wide-Leg Jumpsuits, Because Lady Gaga Says So

Wide-leg jumpsuits can take Gaga’s trendsetting Oscars look and make it doable IRL. Honestly, it’s no surprise that Lady Gaga’s pantsuit on the red carpet is all anyone can talk about. It was flawless, literal perfection. But she wasn’t the only one that eschewed the traditional Oscars gown. Elizabeth Banks rocked a full-on glam jumpsuit to the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party because why the hell not? What also really throws me for a loop is how freakin’ high-fashion this looks, while still feeling very Elizabeth Banks. I don’t normally associate fashion risks with her (unless, of course, you count Effie…

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12 Jumpsuits And Rompers You Should Try Instead Of Your Maxi Dress

Summer is officially here. The weather gets hotter, and our outfits become lighter! Rompers are one of our favorite items of the season, especially if they are a little boho. They are chic, fun, and extremely versatile! Go embroidered and get ready for an easy-breezy summer! Maxi dresses are a summer staple but everyone should have at least a few rompers and jumpsuits in their closets. They’re as easy as maxi dresses, except they usually don’t have five extra yards of fabric that you sweep the sidewalk with. Rompers and jumpsuits are also incredibly versatile. They can work for the beach to casual weekends looks…

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Ringly Expands Smart Jewelry Range With New Bracelets

Another day, another new piece of wearable tech to add to your ever-expanding collection. Ringly, a smart jewelry company already popular for its smart cocktail rings, is introducing the Aries Collection, a range of smart bracelets that even the pickiest of jewelry collectors will love. Ringly has just released their latest line of smart bracelets and they are as chic as they are useful. Combining the look of a classic jewelry piece with the convenience of a smart device, these bracelets are perfect for those who want to keep up with their notifications without looking like they’re trying too hard. For those interested…

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"5 Free" Nail Polish: 14 Brands Worth Your Money

Why You Should Go 5-Free, Plus the Best Brands & Their Shades Forget your cheapie drugstore nail polishes and the brands found in your average nail salon, if you’re concerned about toxins in your skin and nail care, then you may consider using 5-free nail polishes. These polishes are popular among the “I only buy organic but I love my painted nails” set because of what they don’t contain, specifically formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene, and the allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin. Look on the bottle of drugstore polishes and you’ll likely see all 5 listed, but pay a bit…

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7 Irish Fashion And Beauty Bloggers You Should Be Following

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate Ireland’s most famous holiday, why not get acquainted with some of the country’s best fashion and beauty bloggers? (Feel free to enjoy your first green beer of the day while you’re at it.) The following are 7 of the coolest women blogging in the Emerald Isle today: Joanne Larby, The Makeup Fairy Joanne’s resume is insane: she’s a plus-size model, a makeup artist, a stylist, and a style and beauty blogger. If that wasn’t enough, Joanne is also gearing up to release her first book, a memoir/lifestyle guide called Fairy Tales. While you’re waiting for her book to…

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The Snowlights Hair Color Trend Is the Perfect Winter Dye Job

Snowlights is the latest hair color trend. It is the icy blonde dye job applied in a snowflake pattern that you’ll want to try. You have probably been wondering a few things about 2016 like, is this going to be the year that you are actually going to stick with my New Year’s resolutions, or is this the year that Leonardo DiCaprio will finally win an Oscar? When it comes to beauty, you are probably wondering what magical hair color trends we will see this year. Last year, there were countless looks from opal dye jobs to sunset hair and even rainbow roots. Well, one new look we are…

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