Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 7

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Today today’s taupe look is a little more on the “dirty” side. Dirrrrty Taupe! *lol*
The colors were a little muddy but I still think it was a nice look–and it matched my sweater! See? *lol* Please don’t mind the messy updo. It’s been in the low 30′s and completely dreary out–I haven’t felt much like “dressing” up–it’s been comfy with a touch of glam for me :)

Here is a breakdown of today’s look:
EYES-
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-NYX Cottage Cheese Jumbo e/s Pencil
-Urban Decay Mushroom
-Urban Decay Skimp
-Urban Decay Spotlight
-Urban Decay Stray Dog Eye Liner
-Cover Girl French Vanilla e/s
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-MAC Brun e/s
FACE-
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Cover Girl Champagne e/s (to highlight)
-Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up
LIPS-
-ELF Lipstick in Natural Nymph
-NYX Lipgloss in Salsa

Nancy Valentino’s Café Mocha

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I’ve come up with a Café Mocha that is 100% better than the Starbucks version! Don’t get me wrong–I love Starbucks but I don’t love their fancy prices. A girl has got to save her money for things like clothes, shoes and makeup.

One of the best investments I’ve ever made was getting an espresso maker. You could try making lattes & cappuccinos sans the espresso maker but in my opinion, it tastes more authentic using the machine.

My espresso maker was only $65–think about this…if you are an avid drinker of Starbucks espresso beverages, think about how many visits you make there a year–it adds up. This machine pays for itself after 15 lattes.

Here is my version of the Café Mocha:

Until recently, I didn’t realize that the term “mocha” stood for a method in which to prepare a cappuccino or latte. It’s merely adding chocolate to the drink.  I didn’t know but many coffee houses prepare it either way.  I made mine cappuccino style because I love the bold flavor of espresso. I feel that it pairs nicely with the chocolate.

To Begin, I used equal parts cocoa powder & hot water to make a rue.

Add a sweetener if desired. Pour the sauce in your mug.

Next, I brewed my espresso. I used Carte Nior coffee. It’s a bold French coffee that I absolutely adore.

Pour the espresso and all it’s beautiful foamy goodness into the chocolate sauce.
Steam your milk & be sure to froth approximately half of it.
It will double in size…
Pour the milk into the mug then top with foam
Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to garnish
…and some whipped cream!

Fin.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 6

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Today’s look is more on the “khaki taupe” side. Here is a breakdown of the eye makeup:

-ELF Cream Eye Shadow in Pewter
-Essence Eye Shadow in Back to Khaki
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-MAC Concrete Eye Shadow
-Cover Girl Champagne Eye Shadow
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-MAC Coffee Eyeliner
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Cover Girl Lash Blast

I totally didn’t plan to rock a big oversized bun but my hair was totally uncooperative!  Hated it at first but now I totally dig it <33

My Secret to a Fabulous & Frothy Cup of Coffee

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What you’ll need:
-Your favorite brew of coffee
-Your favorite non-dairy creamer
-A Milk Frother
-Cinnamon (optional)


***All products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, unless otherwise stated.  I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

Smokey Brown Bedroom Eyes

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Don’t take the name of this post too seriously–when I finished up the look, it seemed like the best title! I created this look using ALL brown eyeshadows and bases and I didn’t think it would come out as good as it did. I even got a compliment from the sales lady at Ulta!

Here is a breakdown of the look-

-UDPP
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-L’Oreal HIP Cream Eye Shadow in Brown
-NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Iced Mocha
-MAC All That Glitters
-MAC Mulch
-MAC Carbonized
-NARS Coconut Grove
-MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara
-Cover Girl Last Blast Mascara
-Cover Girl French Vanilla Eye Shadow (to highlight)
-MAC Coffee Eyeliner

 

 

Vintage Art Deco Earrings

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I recently bought these fabulous art deco style vintage earrings on
eBay–how gorgeous are they?! They remind me of a piece women may have worn with their bob hairstyles and cloche hats.

I adore faux diamonds and oversized studs, these are slightly larger
but unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. The only downside? They are
clip ons which means they KILL my poor lobes by the end of the day :(

Vanity wins over comfort in the round!

I’ve come to the conclusion that I need more vintage jewelry pieces in my life.


My Everyday MAC Essentials

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As you can tell from the last few blog posts, I’ve been LOVING MAC products lately. No particular reason…I’ve just found a particular everyday eye look that’s I’m completely smitten with. Here is a video with all of my MAC must haves at the moment! :)

PS-Earrings are vintage and blog post for these beauties will be up tomorrow :)

All Things Art Deco

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With it being a new year, I thought it would be fun to share some of
my home decor DIY projects with you. Since the holidays ended, I have
been giving my house a little facelift. I think it’s key to switch
furniture around (if possible) and add some new pieces to your home.
Today I’ll be focusing on some art deco inspired patterns that I’ve
implemented into my bedroom & living room.

I adore Art Deco–I really do. It’s very reminiscent of all things
symbolizing the silent film era.

Both my home decor style & fashion sense represent a unique mix of
vintage & modern.

My bedroom has a strong 1920′s style to it. When I look around, I see
vintage fashion, Old Hollywood & subtle patterns of art deco.

My dream would be to have a whole wall wallpapered with a strong/ bold art deco pattern but that’s a little unrealistic for now. Until then, these DIY framed art deco patterns make a perfect statment in my bedroom.

(I have three of these hanging in the bedroom but the lighting was too horrid to fit them all in..)

The color red/ scarlet plays more than just a color–it’s very symbolic of 1920′s and what was happening in terns of women’s lib, beauty & makeup.

In my living room, I have accents of moss/ earthy green and off
white-almost bone. Lots of flowers to give it a female touch. Like the
bedroom, I added some fabulous art deco prints I found that almost
match my mossy green accent wall! I used gold frames that have a
tarnished look to them and I think it makes the art deco pattern pop.

Total cost for something I hold near and dear to me? $6.00–gotta love that!