Dec 30, 2014

Makeup Haul

Over the past month or so, I've been on a shopping spree with makeup. Everything from drugstore to high end, this haul is to show you what new makeup I got and what I'll be using in future tutorials.
  1. ELF* Mineral face primer.
  2. Too Faced "Lash Injection" mascara. 
  3. Tarte foundation.
  4. Maybelline* "Dream Lumi" highlighting concealer.
  5. Urban Decay "Naked 2" eye shadow palette.
  6. NYX* blush.
  7. Sephora concealer.
  8. Revlon* "Super Lustrous" lipstick.
  9. Smashbox "Photo Finish" primer.
*Drugstore

Nov 20, 2014

Mila Kunis Brown Smokey Eye



The queen of the smokey eye, Mila Kunis' signature makeup look has to be her dark and mysterious eye makeup. Although it may look complicated, it can be easily recreated with these simple techniques. A great look for a night on the town, with enough practice, you too can create this sought-after look.

Makeup Needed:

Nude Palette, Maybelline The Nudes & NYX Love in Paris: Parisian Chic  
-light creme, taupe, chocolate brown, black-
Black Eyeliner
Mascara

Apply a light (preferably sparkly) creme color to your whole eyelid. Focusing on the middle of your eye, place a taupe color on your lid by patting a generous amount on.

Take a chocolate brown and blend it on the outer V and crease. Blend it up and towards the middle of your eye. 

(Show on the right eye) Gradually darken the brown and then add black eye shadow also on the outer V but closer to the lash line.

Once blended, reapply the taupe color on the inner half of your eyelid. Also add a shimmery color on the inner corner and brow bone.


Take the same chocolate brown color you used on the outer V and bring it down to the bottom lash line, keeping it smokey and as close to the lash line as possible. Once halfway to the inner corner, take the taupe color and continue until you get to the inner corner, which should have the white shimmer already on it.

Apply eyeliner on the top and bottom, making it as thick as you want. 

Once applied, use a brush to smudge out the eyeliner to enhance the smokey affect. For an even darker eyeliner, use an angled brush and black mascara on top of the eyeliner. 

Add black mascara and Voila! Simple, sexy, and efficient. An eye look everyone will covet for. Huge shout out to my gorgeous friend Nora for letting me use her as a model. xo

Jul 22, 2014

Get the Look: Blair Waldorf

You know you love me, XOXO Gossip Girl"

"& Who am I? That's a secret I'll never tell."

I'm no Blair Waldorf, but I can definitely recreate her signature classy, preppy style... for MUCH less. Most of my clothing items are from everyday stores, so you too can easily look like your favorite upper east sider!


Blair in her high school days, still looks put together and professional. Wear this to an interview, office job, or anywhere where you want to look polished and ready to get down to business.
Blazer- H&M Skirt & Belt- Forever 21 Shoes-Charlotte Russe Ribbon -Forever21


Date night? This outfit would be perfect for a dinner/movie or even meeting the parents for the first time. Simple yet elegant and easy to recreate.
Dress -Forever 21 Scarf -Abercrombie & Fitch Belt -Forever 21


One of my favorite outfits from Blair, it's cute and flirty but can still be worn in a work setting. Perfect if you're planning to head out to town on a Friday after work; you don't even need to change!
Skirt -H&M Blouse-Gap Shoes -Charlotte Russe Headband & Necklace -Forever 21 Bracelet -Icing


Fun and still classy, this look would be great to go out to town with your girls with. The red/orange skirt stands out, so you'll be getting noticed all night.
Skirt -Charlotte Russe Tank -Abercrombie & Fitch Cardigan -Abercrombie & Fitch Shoes -Charlotte Russe


A picnic at the park is where I would wear this fresh and bright outfit. Very girly, flirty, and inexpensive! 
Skirt -Abercrombie & Fitch Shirt -TJ Max Shoes -Forever 21 Headband -Wet Seal