Orange You Glad For Orange Blush?

I know what a corny title right J but anywho the must have Spring/Summer blush color is...... orange!! Now I know what you’re thinking, orange? But yes, it’s a beautiful color, especially on women of color. The color also looks great on tanned and bronzed complexions. Orange is the must have color because it gives the face a natural glow. The orange against the bronzed skin tones warms the face. Adding this color to your face will make you look like a Spring Goddess.

(Disclaimer: This is my first YouTube video, so don't judge too hard as it will get better...I promise)

Nyx- Cinnamon

This is a beautiful matte orange color. Not too orange but a very subtle, buildable orange. It is $5 and can be found at Ulta or your beauty supply store.

Sephora- Apricot Brandy

Not my favorite because of the excessive amount of shimmer but if you like shimmer then you will love this color. The color is very sheer with a lot of shimmer. $16 at Sephora.

Mac- Modern Mandarin

I absolutely love this blush, I'm personally a big fan of Mac blushes. The orange is very pigmented and very long lasting. $20 at your Mac counter.

Nars- Exhibit A

This blush is on the pricer side but trust me it’s worth it. The blush is a perfect combination of red and orange. When applying you have to remember that a little goes along way but it’s a gorgeous color that adds a perfect color to your cheeks. If this color is too bright, there is a more toned down color named Taj Mahal that is as equally gorgeous.

Nyx eyeshadow- Golden Orange. If you are not completely sold yet that Orange blush will look good on you, try your orange eyeshadow.

 

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jessica Simpson, 20% off

 Hey guys, just wanted to share with you that Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jessica Simpson are hosting a 20% off sales event. The event ends Wednesday so happy shopping.

Favorite Online Stores

http://www.asos.com/: You can literally spend hours on this website as they sell everything from dresses, swimwear, and lingerie to maternity wear. I particularly love going to this website when I’m looking for dresses. The dresses are so fashion forward and most importantly reasonably priced. Now the website does carry some pricey items but that’s what I like about it. It has something for everybody no matter what’s your budget.

 http://www.gojane.com/: This online store sells very trendy clothes, shoes and accessories. It’s one of my favorites because every day there is a new deal of the day; which is always pretty good. They recently launched a Hello Kitty line. So for you that are Hello Kitty fans you should check it out!!

http://www.urbanog.com/: I frequent this website when I’m looking for shoes, they do sell clothes and they are nice but forever reason I don’t shop there for clothes. But their shoes are affordable selling some of the middle tier shoe lines like Bamboo, Qupid, etc.

http://www.akirachicago.com/: If you live in Chicago then this store is actually accessible to you, however for me I have to shop online and I love this store. They sell some wonderful, couture type pieces. This store isn’t somewhere you would shop if going to a family picnic but when you want that smoking birthday outfit, this is the place to go!!

http://www.lulus.com/: Kind of reminds me of Akira Chicago in the sense that they sell couture type pieces however they may be a tad bit less expensive then Akira.

http://www.loveculture.com/: This is another store that you might have in your area, actually Memphis just got one here recently but if you don’t have one accessible this store is great too. If you like Forever21 then you’ll love Love Culture as the clothing styles and prices are pretty comparable.

http://www.shoedazzle.com/: Shoedazzle was once set up like those monthly book clubs where if you don’t cancel the monthly selection then they will bill you for the books, well Shoedazzle operated on that same premise. As of April, Shoedazzle has gotten away with the cancelling of the month. All you have to do is fill out a brief questionnaire on your style and they will personalize a monthly selection of shoes that you can purchase for $39.95

Happy Shopping!!!

Trey Songz in GQ Magazine, March 2012

I'm super duper late but I JUST found out that Trey Songz was in the March edition of GQ.....with a 8 page spread!! I'm on the hunt for the paper copy as we speak. As you readers get to know me more, you will learn that I LOVE Trey Songz...not as much as I love my husband but he's a close second. :) Just kidding. Anywho, I decided to blog on him because he looked very dapper and stylish in fashions by Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabana, just to name a few.

Some of the looks are not your everyday looks but its refreshing to see men in high fashion as it is okay for men to trade in their denim jeans and tennis shoes for an oxford blazer and pair of khakis once in a while.

 Looking good boy!!!

The Perfect Brow

The highly anticipated eyebrow tutorial is here!!! Eyebrows are the most important feature on a persons face. They draw attention to your eyes which means they need to be properly groomed. Few of us have the “perfect” eyebrow meaning that they have an even shape and arch, no sparse hairs etc. Many of us women need to incorporate filling in our eyebrows as part of our normal beauty routine. Since this is a part of my daily routine, I try to keep this process short and sweet. If you like the look here, then stay tuned.

Tools needed:

Concealer (Maybelline Fit Me)

Eyebrow pencil (Fashion Fair in Black/Brown or Mac in Spiked)

Small concealer brush (E.L.F $1 @ Target)

Eyebrow brush or spoolie (not included in pic below)

Before beginning the tutorial , this diagram may be helpful to some on where the eyebrow starts and ends and where your natural arch should be.

Lets begin.....
Begin with brushing the hairs up and over, this allows you to see the exact shape of your brow and where you may have any sparse hairs.
As you can see, my eyebrow has a decent shape and arch, however I have gaps in my brow that need to be filled in.

Using your eyebrow pencil draw the shape of the eyebrow underneath your natural brow line. This serves as as a guideline on how you want your desired eyebrow shape to be. 

Start filling in the eyebrow with your eyebrow pencil. Use short, feathery motions in the direction of the hairs. Your strokes should be very light as you don't want your brow to be too dark. Remember to NOT draw lines. The goal is for the pencil to create an illusion of hairs.

The concealer trick, I use this trick to “hide” any hairs I haven’t plucked and to give my eyebrow shape a crisper look. Using your concealer brush, apply concealer along the the bottom of your eyebrow. I don't put concealer at the top of my brow as I don't want my eye to look too perfect, you want a natural, clean look.

Blend, blend, blend. Blend the concealer down into your crease. I think it looks very unnatural when women don’t blend the concealer under the eyebrow.

 

Your eyebrow is done!!

Add your eyeshadow and mascara and you're ready to walk out the door!!

Hope you enjoyed!!!

Memphis Fashion Week 2012

This past weekend I had the luxury of covering Memphis Fashion Week for Love Nu Art Magazine. Make sure you go check the magazine out at www.lovenuart.com as its an amazing up and coming magazine. We were provided the complete 100% VIP access.

Anywho, I have to admit that my expectations of the event weren’t high as Memphis isn’t known for fashion. But when I tell you that this was a top notch, high fashion event, that’s exactly what is was. The event started with the VIP lounge where there were freeze models displaying gorgeous jewelry pieces. Day 1 of the fashion show featured three designers. Day 2 featured four designers. The models, hair, makeup, and designs were exquisite. I’ve never been to a high fashion show before but I know this is how its supposed to be done.


Below are just a few pictures




Makeup for Friday night, I was going for a golden, glowy look






Freeze models displaying beautiful jewerly pieces

 

Nubia and I



Gorgeous models rocking the runway




My new friend I met




Nubia and I



Move over New York Fashion Week because here comes Memphis!!

MARCH FAVORITES

 

L'oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliners: Black and Brown- Ulta $8.99

I have to admit that eyeliners are my arch nemesis at times. When it comes to eyeliners, I need something that is easy to work with. I found that in this pencil. Because it’s a jumbo pencil, it actually helps keep my hand more steady. I love the black, as its dark and rich in color. The pencil is very creamy and when applied it looks very smooth. If you want a thin line or a thicker line you can accomplish that with this pencil. If you want to smudge your eyeliner, this pencil is great for that too. It comes with a pencil sharpener, which is a plus so you don’t have to find a jumbo size pencil sharpener. I also love the brown as I use that on my lower lash line. The brown gives a subtle more natural look. Sometimes black on the lower lash can look too harsh, depending on the look you’re going for.



Essie nail polish: A Cut Above- Target $6.99

It’s a beautiful pinkish/rosy color with big chunks of glitter. The glitter is sooo saturated throughout the nail polish that it can worn by itself or layered on top of another nail polish.  I apply 3 coats to achieve a full coverage nail. The color is pretty long lasting as I went about 4-5 days without any chipping.


 

Urban Decay Naked Palette- Ulta $50.00

This palette has been out for awhile. Actually a newer one was released recently, Naked 2.  I’ve had this palette for a while but I have recently been using this as my go to eye palette. Primarily because it has beautiful neutral and highly pigmented colors which are perfect for work. When doing my eye makeup for work you want something quick and easily accessible. I don’t have time to use various colors from various palettes. My go to colors of the palette is Half Baked( beautiful copper-gold color) on my lid. Buck (brown matte color) in my crease. Virgin (satin finish highlight color) as the highlight for my brow bone. Three colors, three minutes and I’m out the door!!

Maybelline Dream Nude Air Foam Foundation- Target $8.99

I bought this foundation on a whim and was happily surprised. This is a nice foundation that dispenses into a foam consistency. It has a dispensable pump allowing you to control how much product you use. Maybelline claims that this foundation provides a flawless finish and I would have to agree. After I apply and set my foundation, my skin looks smooth and perfect, not even looking like I have foundation on. The foundation is very lightweight and provides light to medium coverage. It’s ideal for someone who is needing to even their skin tone, however if you need a full coverage foundation this will not be optimal. I am shade Caramel, there are 2 shades darker than that. Remember if your shade isn’t available, you can always mix 2 colors to achieve your perfect, custom shade.

Completely random I know!!! But for the month of March I have had this song in heavy rotation!! I LOVE this song. Adele’s voice is beautiful and breathtaking. Not only is her voice impeccable but so is her style. Her vintage, 1960's look is gorgeous and simply classic. #teamadele.

Hope you guys enjoyed!!