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| sale: $12.99 Forever 21 |
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| asos $44.11 |
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| asos $67.41 |
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| H&M $49.95 |
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| asos $26.47 |
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| Forever 21 $27.80 |
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| Zara $45.90 |
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| asos $55.94 |
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| Zara $49.90 |
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| H&M $39.95 |
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| H&M $24.95 |
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| Zara $139 |
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| Zara $59.90 |
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| Zara $49.90 |
Monday, 4 June 2012
peplum
This trend is back and I have a feeling it's going to stick around for quite awhile! Here's a selection of gorgeous tops, skirts, jackets and dresses with peplum, Some are more subtle than others, I didn't pick certain looks that were a little too 80's. I love the modern twists.
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Zara Shoes SS '12
I am in love with way too many of the shoes at Zara right now! The quality is great for the prices and they seem to be one of the first to really get on the trends. Here are just some of the pairs I am wishing for...
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| $49.90 |
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| $139 |
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| $79.90 |
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| $59.90 |
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| $89.90 |
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| $99 |
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| $99.90 |
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| $99.90 |
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| $99 |
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| $199 |
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| $99 |
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| $99 |
Saturday, 26 May 2012
colour-mix
The other day, while teaching my makeup class, I was flipping through the Master Kevyn Aucoin's "Making Faces" book. I can honestly say that this book inspired me to become a Makeup Artist. I was rather lost, working an office job while I was deciding what to do with my career. One day I went to the library and took out this book. I loved it so much that I went and bought it, as well as "Face Forward." I would sit in front of my mirror and try to recreate his looks and it dawned on me that I should take a makeup course. The rest is history, so I am very thankful for finding his book that day.
I am currently drawn to this look he did on Kate Moss. I love the myriad of colours he has delicately mixed around her eyes for such a pretty and fresh look.
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Here is how I might achieve a look like this:
1. Start with a sheer foundation. I recently tried Nars new tinted moisturizer and it is glorious!!! If you are on a tight budget, maybe go for Covergirl Natureluxe.
2. Apply a golden base all over eyes, such as this golden primer by Urban Decay or MAC Base Light paint around the entire eye (up to brow bone and under eyes as well).
3. Very sparingly apply green shadow to top inner corners, outer corner and lower lash line.
4. Apply a small amount of shimmery teal shadow to bottom, outer lash line and blend.
5. Curl lashes well and apply lots of your favourite mascara.
6. Sweep a pretty pink blush, such as this one by Bobbi Brown, along temples and cheekbones.
7. Apply any brownish-pink lipstick, like this one from MAC, and top with a coat of any matching or clear gloss.
Use this same technique to mix other colours on your eyes as well!
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
bust it
Currently looking for a cute bustier. I love them with high-waisted skirts/pants/shorts or peaking out of a blazer or cardigan (keep it classy y'all ;). Here are some that are looking tempting so far... all $32 or less.
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| Forever 21 $15.80 |
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| Forever 21 $17.80 |
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| Urban Outfitters Sale- $19.99 |
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| Urban Outfitters Sale- $19.99 |
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| Topshop $30 |
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| Topshop $32 |
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| Topshop $32 |
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| River Island (@ Asos) $28.23 |
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| Zara $19.90 |
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
oh zit!
Recently I've suffered a minor breakout attack on my chin. It was that "time" of the month, I ate a bunch of crap on the weekend and voila... zit central. I will say that I don't usually get many breakouts, but the odd one does pop up. I usually cause a scar because I just can't leave it alone!
This time I haven't squeezed, but instead effectively treated them. I had about 3 zits in one spot on my chin, which was rather annoying. First I cleansed and very gently exfoliated the area with a washcloth. I've alternated between Origins Checks and Balances cleanser and my good old Aveeno Face bar. Next I dab a little bit of Tea Tree Oil directly on the spot.
If I need to cover it, I've been using my Clinique Redness Solutions Mineral Powder, followed by the tiniest amount of MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer, with more of the powder on top. I think that putting a creamy concealer directly on the spots could clog the pore further, so I prefer a mineral powder directly on top of the problem. If I am not going out anywhere major and just need fair coverage, I will avoid concealer and just use a small brush to tap mineral foundation such as MAC Mineralize (or this Bare Escentuals set seems cool) on the spots. Mineral powder is natural so I would see being gentler on the breakout and it seems to help dry the spot.
I think that the most common problem I see out there is people using harsh products on their entire face when they only have small amounts of breakouts in certain areas. Sometimes they dry and irritate their entire face. I would prefer to be gentle on the skin, and spot treat with active ingredients (such as salicylic acid and/or tea tree oil) on pimples. I would use a gel like this one from Murad, or any other trusted acne line. Please avoid any roller-balls or applicators that have a wand you re-use and this is what we makeup artists call cross-contamination (meaning the bacteria can get inside the product and grow, gross!). Use a q-tip to apply directly to pimple and discard.
Also, when covering acne with makeup, cover the spots more carefully, but leave the good skin alone. I've seen some wear a thick mask of foundation on their entire face, when really they just need to conceal spot-by-spot. If mineral powder isn't enough for you, go for a concealer (like this one from Clinique) made specifically for covering pimples. If you still want to wear your usual foundation, I might try a special primer, such as Cover FX Clearprep Face Primer on areas of breakouts. This has active ingredients to treat the problem areas, plus it creates a thin layer of protection between your skin and the foundation.
I hope this helps! Feel free to comment below on any other products you have found helpful to zap zits.
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