Samantha K Schmidt

I spent much of my adolescence crash trending (it's basically crash dieting for a fashionista). I grasped onto a trend I liked, bought everything that exhibited that style, and wore it to death for 6 months or so, then switched to something else. I went from skater to boho chic to preppy in just a few years. As I got older I realized that I had a love for ALL styles, and I wanted to be able to create them simply with a basic, but versatile wardrobe. My strategy was to begin collecting a lot of basic pieces that could be transformed with the right accessories. This technique keeps my closet from overflowing and keeps my wallet from emptying. Here are the basic pieces that every fashionista needs to pull off an easy and versatile wardrobe. Shirts : Pick well-fitted t-shirts in a variety of neutral colors. I like to stick to one style, but you can get a mixture of crew necks and v-necks as well. shirts by samantha-k89 featuring cotton t shirts Rag bone tall shirt , $...

Today's top 5 picks are all about hair. Obviously these products are the ones that work best for me. I have naturally wavy, dry, frizzy hair so I go for products that help smooth it out. These 5 have outlasted many trials. Prep : Mane 'n Tail shampoo is the secret behind my hair strength and growth. I have seen amazing results with this stuff. Condition : Redken All Soft is a leave in conditioner for dry or brittle hair. I was hesitant to use it at first, but I found the trick is moderation. Overdose on this stuff and you'll have an oily mess. Style : Smooth by Lakme is my go-to for blow-drying. It has heat protection and keeps your hair... well, smooth. Perfect for taming waves. Hold : Garnier's flexible control hairspray has been on my shelves for years. I always hated hairspray because it made my hair stiff and sticky, but this stuff is the perfect amount of hold. Keeps the fly aways down without giving you helmet head. Clean : Batiste dry shampo...

Sometimes it feels like I'm the only girl in the world who cares more about comfort than fashion, at least when it comes to my underwear. All the lacey thongs in the world won't make me happy. My favorite undies are seamless. They are a perfect fit under clothes and never seem to bunch up in the worst areas. It seems like I'm on a never ending search for this perfect panty. Over time I've found a few favorites, but it seems like they are always discontinued or made unrecognizable with crazy patterns. My first undie obsession started at Victoria's Secret. They had a great line of yoga panties in their Pink line that I couldn't get enough of. They were seamless, comfortable, and invisible under your clothes. After falling in love I decided to go back and get more, but I found the only shades they made were neon or printed with some inappropriate phrase on the crotch. I'll just say that's not my cup of tea. My next find was at Marshall's. I'v...

I'm so excited to share my first outfit of the day with you guys! This look is very casual and is perfect for running errands. A lot of these items are thrifted, gifted, or inexpensive. So it's a very easy look to put together. Enjoy! The Outfit Brown Satchel (gifted) Navy Vest from Forever 21's Heritage 1981 Collection (thrifted) Sonoma Tank Top from Kohl's Delias Jeans, Morgan Style Gold Strappy Sandal from Payless The Makeup I used natural tones on the eyes with a soft pink lip.    The Hair This french braid is super easy and classy. I just french braid my hair loosely starting right above the ears. After tying the bottom I tuck the end underneath and pin. The Completed Look   Don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin to get regular updates.