Reading Beauty

Bobbi Brown’s books are always an informative, straight to the point, easy read.  I think I’ve read them all.  The only one that left me wanting more was Everything Eyes…I felt like it wasn’t everything. I’ve just read Pretty Powerful– a very quick read with no-filler tips and insight for anyone wanting to know more…

DIY Real Ringlight $20

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZlKK8AdSXE&w=560&h=315] DIY Ringlight $20 No LED’s, No Wiring, no welding! Just screw it into a lamp and turn it on! You’ll need: A 16″ Circline Fluorescent Bulb ($9, Home Depot, Lowes, or a hardwear store), A Circline Ballast Adaptor ($10 + S&H Ebay, or $12.99 at https://www.lightbulbs.com) Optionally, a fan cover or something to…

Fashion and Beauty Trends From Fashion Weeks Fall/Winter 2016 FW16

Fashion Weeks typically follow certain trends globally, with each city having things in common with and differing from the other parts of the globe. In the videos below I discuss trends we’ve seen in fashion and beauty from Paris, London, Milan, and New York Fashion Week. Fashion Trends:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laIIHCmtOCQ&w=560&h=315] As we move from the 90’s…

Kawaii Jewelry By Perry Uwanawich

Kawaii and Pastel Goth Accessories designed by fashion and accessories designer Perry Uwanawich.  They’re Hand-made and painted: I didn’t use any molds.  Kawaii is an Asian trend, it means “Cute.”  Pastel Goth is another trend that has been around for several years, it contrasts pastel colors and cute accessories with dark gothic elements, which I…

Production Costing

This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program.  It will be costing the bag I’ve designed. Shirt Costing: Custom Made Black Sheer Chiffon (per yard): $15.99 Buttons: $1.99 Bias Tape: $2.99 Total Cost: $20.97 +Cost Plus 20%: 4.19 + 1.5hrs Labor: $37.50 Total: $62.66 Wholesale Black Sheer Chiffon…

Retail Detail: Merchandising

This is an assignment for my ParsosnXTeenVogue course. The layout and look of retail space can determine whether or not a shopper notices it at all, let alone finds it appealing, wearable, and enticing enough to try on or purchase.  How the racks are positioned, whether there are mannequins showcasing outfits and how one might mix…

All Types of Diets and Tips for Weightloss

I’ve tried all types of diets since my childhood, when I was very overweight from the ages of 7-13.  I was a thin healthy kid until my family moved us to North and South Carolina, where we likely ate out of boredom. On my journey, I found certain fad diets didn’t give lasting results, and…

OOTD

Outfit of the Night really, Royal Bones Black and White striped Skinny jeans and glitter illuminati sheer back tank with Y.R.U. Qozmo Platforms.   

Kylie Lip Kits Restock at 6pm Today

  Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kits were restocked at 6pm on Saturday (see photo below).  In case you haven’t heard, they’ve sold out each time she’s released them, and you may have seen them for $1k on eBay for a set.      The reality starlet has had memes and trends dedicated to her pouty mouth,…

My Audience and Viewers

  This post is all about you- my viewers, subscribers, and fellow bloggers- it’s part of my ParsonsXTeenVogue assignment, but I’d like to take this time to ask you what you’d like to see more of on my blog. Viewers: On Feb 29, in order of most viewers: Australia, Belgium, U.S., Germany, UK, Philllipines, Sri Lanka, Greece,…