Teal & Aqua Makeup: My Brightest Makeup Look to Date!

I was inspired by a skirt to create this look. I thought it would be fun to being out the teal/ aqua pattern of the skirt. I hope you enjoy this tutorial!

 

 

***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***

 

Bold Florals

I love rediscovering pieces in my wardrobe. Yesterday I was moving all my winter clothes into storage & moving my Summer things into my closet–4 hours of ironing later–I came across this dress from F21 that I have not worn since Summer 2010.

I adore floral pieces during the Spring & Summer months and while this particular dress does not fit into this season’s current color scheme, it’s still vibrant & so much fun to wear.

What I love about this dress is the halter top & the exposed back. This dress is so lightweight and is proportioned beautifully. Because the back is so exposed, the length of the dress was a little above the knee but no where near short.

I paired the dress with a messy fishtail braid and kept accessories at a minimum. I kept the makeup soft yet smokey (you know how I do ;p) with colors that were bronzey & warm brown. I kept the lips a very subtle shade of coral.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 15

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a taupe makeup post this look was inspired by my latest issue of Glamour Magazine–I was flipping through and saw this beautiful messy yet sexy taupey makeup. I think it looks fabulous on the model but I don’t think the messy part would have looked too good while running errands! I cleaned it up, smoked it out and gave it my Nancy Valentino flare *lol*

I’m also including some photos with my new faux Alexander McQueen scarf. The man was a fucking genius (*RIP*) however, this chick can’t not afford his beautiful pieces so I’ve gone with faux & slightly tacky–I love it though.

Eyes:
-L’Oreal Infailible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe
-MAC Wedge e/s
-Wet n’ Wild Sugar e/s
-MAC Black Tied e/s
-Yves Rocher Cristal Pigment
-NYX Cottage Cheese & Milk e/s pencil(s)
-L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara
-Urban Decay Perversion eye liner
-NYX Black Bean e/s pencil

Face:
-Physician’s Formula Highlighter
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun

Lips:
-Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle
-NYX Sugar Pie lipgloss

Simple Pony. Black tee. Skinnies. A cute scarf–Love.

☠ 10 Little Secrets Tag ☠

You know I had to do the corny screen shot a lot of others have been using when doing this tag. I guess you can say I’m channeling my inner Aria? *lol* I’ve been lacking with OOTD post but that’s because I’ve been under the weather a bit–blah. Hope to get an OOTD post up tomorrow. Enjoy the tag!! xo

 

My Red Lip Collection

On Lips–Revlon Fire & Ice

You all know I’m obsessed with the smokey eye/ nude lip combo but I’m equally as obsessed with red lipsticks too. Here are some of the red lip products that I currently own.

From Left to Right: Revlon Fire Lipgloss, Stila Hugs Lip Glaze, Elf Lip Stain in Red Carpet, NYX Silver Plum, MAC Runaway Red, MAC Russian Red, MAC Viva Glam Cyndi, Revlon Cherries in the Snow, Revlon Fire & Ice, Revlon True Red, MAC Lip Pencil in Brick

I don’t have many red lip products in my collection but I do have enough to differentiate between seasons. When you think about it, there are so many tones & undertones to a lip gloss and lipstick. here are some of the red lipglosses and lipsticks that I own.

Now for the messy part…swatches…

From Left to Right: Revlon Fire Lipgloss, Stila Hugs Lip Glaze, Elf Lip Stain in Red Carpet, NYX Silver Plum, MAC Runaway Red, MAC Russian Red, MAC Viva Glam Cyndi, Revlon Cherries in the Snow, Revlon Fire & Ice, Revlon True Red, MAC Lip Pencil in Brick (on top)

Pre-Spring Beauty Favorites

Spring is most definitely in the air. Here are some of my “must have” beauty & fashion favorites of the moment…

1960′s Makeup Inspiration: Jean Shrimpton

A few days ago I watched a movie called “We’ll Take Manhattan” based on the relationship between photographer, David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton. I had heard of Jean before but I never knew the background and story of how both Jean and David Bailey help mold the 1960′s youth movement.

Jean appeared on magazine covers like  Vogue (the photos taken in 1962 are iconic), Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair and was known as “The Face of the 60′s” and helped launch the mini skirt!
She was a true fashion icon and was the muse of David Bailey. I think they made a fantastic team. Jean Shrimpton helped break the mold of the posh & proper mold of what was beautiful and accpetable. Back in the 1950′s the “it” look was rubensque and voluptuous. Jean was tall & slender and had legs that went on for miles *lol* I truly love her style–everything from her hair to her makeup–especially those iconic lashes. I tried to replicate a “mod” 1960′s look and added my on touch to it. I didn’t to lashes because I’m a contact wearer and lashes give my eyes the weirdest sensation. 
The Makeup…
This was a first for me…I never have gone out of my comfort zone before. I’ve done a modern twist on a 1920′s look in the past I tried to keep this look as authentic as possible. While I thought the look came out great, I felt like my eyes were almost open too wide from lining the lower lash line. The nude liner in the waterline almost gave me that “doe eye’d” look…but I suppose that was the point. The only issue I had was that because my eyes are someone hooded…it was hard to see that defined line in the hallow of my eye; it creased due to the shape of my eye.I think I’ll just stick with blended color in the outer v from now on but it was truly neat to try out a different look from such an iconic time.
The Hair…
Nothing too fancy! Lots of volume–more than the norm for me. Paired with a simple satin headband.
Eyes: Sleek au Naturel Palette
Lips: YSL Peach Passion (#13) Rouge Volupte Lipstick
Peace & Love.

Twenty-Two Days of Taupe: Day 14

My husband took this piccy while we were messing around but I think you can see the highlight color on my cheekbone so I decided to use it :)

I decided it’d be easier to do a separate makeup post…too much going on today to make into one blog post that made any sense. Click here to see the full OOTD:

Here is today’s look in the taupe series…
EYES:
-ELF Cream Eyeshadow in Pewter
-Urban Decay Mushroom
-Urban Decay Wreckage
-Urban Decay Skimp
-NYX Black Bean e/s Pencil
-NYX Cottage Cheese e/s Pencil
-MAC Concrete e/s
-MUFE Smoky Lash
-Covergirl Lash Blast
-MAC Feline Kohl Power
-Urban Decay Stray Dog
FACE:
-MAC Cream Color Base in Luna
-MAC Lightscpade MSF
-NARS Laguna Bronzer
-Coty Airspun
LIPS
-MAC Sweet Sunrise lipstick
-NYX Pink Frosting lip gloss