How to: Dress for Convocation!

It's that time of year! No not just that Summer is a month away, but it's Convocation season!! 

What are Convocations? Well for those that don't know, it's just another fancy term for graduation :) A couple of my friends are graduating this time around and I thought, "I'm definitely going but man... WHAT am I going to WEAR?" 

First off, graduations aren't just like any other events, it's a special milestone in someone's life. Kind of like a wedding, there's certain unspoken 'attire' for guests and especially for those walking across the stage. I've put together a couple outfits that I think would be appropriate for whether you're attending a convocation as a guest or if you're just wearing it under your gown for your big day!

(Descriptions will be made from Left to Right)

1. Emerald Green One Piece Dress with a Navy Blue Blazer (First picture shown at the very top): A simple one piece dress says a lot about your character. Whether it's skin tight or an a-line dress, it gives off a different vibe. This dress was part of the Elle Fashion line and I bought it in a department store when I was in Korea. The ruffles and chiffon texture of the dress gives it a simple yet elegant look to this A-lined dress. When you cinch it off with a brown belt, you have a casual yet dressed up look for convocation! Why not finish the look off with a pair of basic black heels? I also matched the outfit with a navy blue blazer. Whether you're wearing this look underneath that gown of yours or simply as a guest, you'll definitely stand out!
2. Army Green Chiffon Top with Black Skinny Jeans (First picture on the left from the photo above): This look is definitely more on the casual side of things. I would suggest wearing something like this to a friend's convocation. The chiffon top gives you that dressy, spring/summer look that you might've been going for. To complete the look I would match it with a pair of black skinnies and black heels to give the outfit a chic vibe. If you have some statement jewelry pieces like gold necklaces, envelope purses or rings, I would definitely add it to this outfit for some attention! I got the top from H&M and jeans from Uniqlo.
3. Light Blue Top and Beige Skirt One Piece Dress (Center picture from the photo above): I chose this look because it's casual yet gives a more formal and professional vibe. I wouldn't mind wearing this as an attendee or even if you were to wear it underneath the gown. The look goes both ways! You can also achieve this look by pairing it with a light blouse and a high waisted skirt! My dress happens to be a one piece. The blouse and high waisted skirt would be a perfect look for a new business graduate or perhaps a simplistic look for attending a friend's convocation. I paired the outfit up with a pair of leopard print heels. If your overall look is more casual and simple, make a statement with the heels you're wearing! I got this dress from the korean online shop, Gmarket.
4. White Laced One Piece Dress with a Teal Blue Lining (Picture on the Right from the photo above): This is definitely one of those outfits I'd wear to family member's or perhaps to your boyfriend's convocation! Not that the other looks won't work, but I think this girly, vibrant dress is more suitable for that occasion. The white lace brings a more feminine look to the dress while having a  teal blue undertone, makes it more fun! I completely this look with a pair of black and white tuxedo heels and a brown belt for creating an empire waist effect. I got this dress from H&M.

Well there you have it! Four easy looks for convocations! Good luck and don't forget to Just Bee Yourself! Hope you all take tons of picture to commemorate a friend's or YOUR BIG DAY! :)

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My Current Obsessions

Hi Bee-utifuls! Today I'm going to talk a bit about my current obsessions: Nail polish and rings =)

Growing up, I was never a big fan of nail polishes. I had super stubby nails and since I don't drink milk, my calcium intake wasn't a whole lot thus making my nails super fragile. I'd use nail strengtheners to grow out my stubby nails but they never seemed to work. After aimlessly trying to grow out my nails, I finally couldn't take it anymore and went online to find different methods to help grow them out. People suggested conditioning the nails, where as some mentioned applying cuticle oil. I settled with cuticle oil method, and what do you know, it worked!

The cuticle oil I used is called "Avoplex" which is under the OPI line, which helps strengthen and replenish healthy nutrients to your nails. You can probably get it at your local drugstores or on Amazon! After a month of applying this cuticle oil on my nails, I definitely noticed an improvement in the quality and length of my nails. This of course, led to my current obsession with nail polishes because I'm constantly wanting to try different colour combos and nail art patterns! If you follow me on Instagram, you'll be able to see the nail combos that I've tried out.

Another current obsession of mine are rings. Out of all the accessories (well asides from earrings), I loveeee wearing rings! I feel like they give such a statement and when it's paired with a set of painted nails, it definitely draws attention!

Recently I've been purchasing a lot of my rings (and different accessories) from Jewelmint. Their selection and collections are quite nice and the quality is definitely 100x better than what you would get at Ardene's or Forever 21. The designs are fairly unique and make great statement pieces. If you haven't already, check out their website here for more designs and accessories.

That's it for now! Please comment and let me know if you have any questions like the specific names for the nail polishes that I use or perhaps a review on my favourite make up products! Follow me on Instagram too!!^^
Have a great one and remember: Just bee yourself =)

3 Easy Ways to Hide the Tummy

We all have those days where we want to just 'PIG' out on a nice, heavy meal or perhaps have certain CRAVINGS that need to be satisfied. Happens to me routinely, but don't worry because I have 3 easy tips that will instantly make that extra 'tummy' appear smaller. No starvation or diet necessary!  Like I mentioned before, I'm definitely not on the skinny side of the spectrum but I use these tips to accentuate my assets and  to avoid the extra attention on my belly!

3 Easy Ways to Hide the Tummy (No diet necessary!)

1. High Rise Skinny Jeans/Shorts - Trust me, a pair of high rise skinnies will help hide that heavy meal from before AND make your legs appear longer and thinner. I'd generally go for a darker shade if you're looking to 'slim' down those hips and thighs but if you're petite and want some extra booty, go for lighter colours! I tend to balance off my lighter shades of jeans with darker tops so that there's more definition between the colours and shade.
2. Avoid Horizontal Stripes - As hypocritical as it may sound (since I'm wearing stripes in the photo above), I generally avoid shirts with horizontal stripes. When I say horizontal, I mean the BOLD and THICK stripes that immediately draws attention to your waist and hip line. The topic here is to hide the tummy so we don't want to draw more attention to it! I am not saying we have to avoid stripes completely but rather seek out those shirts with thinner stripes. Thinner stripes creates the illusion of a longer and thinner torso. I like to add a fun coloured blazer on top, just so I can divert their attention on that instead!
3. Long and loose shirts - Loose shirts can accentuate the basic outline of your curves while eliminating the 'bunched' effect by your hip. The length of the shirts draws more attention to your legs thus elongating your body in general. In terms of t-shirts, if your shirt sits right ABOVE your love handles, it actually emphasizes where your tummy and hipline is (and we don't want that!) Also if you pair it with a set of low rise jeans, it creates a "muffin top" effect thus making our efforts in hiding the tummy useless! The hemline of your shirt should be slightly under your love handles and can go to a couple inches above your knee. If the shirt is TOO long then we'd all look short and that's not the look we're going for!

Well there you have it! There are so many other tips that I use in order to hide my weight and I can say from my personal experience that I've received complements! Most importantly though regardless of what you actually wear, confidence is key. Strong confidence makes you You and don't forget to always Just Be Yourself.
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The story of how this all began is... well... funny

In the past couple years, I would occasionally have people asking me where I got that shirt or where I got that purse. As it's a common saying amongst us ladies, I didn't really take it to heart. However recently, those questions started appearing a lot more. Questions like "Did you lose weight?" or statements like "Wow, your skin is really clear! What did you do to it?" As silly as it sounds, I am almost the COMPLETE opposite to what they're saying. Just like any average 23 year-old girl out there, I too have major flaws! (and no I'm not just saying that). I started explaining to people that I tend to use little fashion tricks to hide my weight and that I seek out different make up products introduced by YouTube gurus. To my surprise, most of them answered "Wow, you should give some tips to me!" It got me thinking...What if I did start blogging? With a bit of encouragement from my friends, that's kinda how it all started.

"Just Bee Yourself" is a beauty and fashion blog where I'll be reviewing products (make up and beauty related) that I've liked or disliked as well as blogging my daily adventures, whether its an outfit of the day or simply tips and tricks I use to 'look the part' :) My blog isn't here to 'teach' you what to wear, buy or use but rather to share my personal experiences and opinions with you so we can all learn together.

“To be yourself  in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

 To me, if you Just be yourself, that's all that matters.

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