From NAFTA to Protectionism, what might Trump’s trade policy’s impact on the American fashion and beauty industries be? Issues with Trump’s Trade Policy in Regards to the Fashion Industry: Government, Economy, Trade and Fashion: Currently, we as a capitalistic country do not enforce protectionism; government lets business do what it pleases, this is called “laissez-fairee,”…
Category: cosmetics
I Tried Meme Makeup
Meme makeup, the art of recreating memes on one’s eyelid, is a new trend popping up everywhere. When I saw the first two, one of Kim Kardashian crying and the other of Kermit as Star Wars characters- I knew I had to attempt it myself. Ever the avid makeup challenger, I decided to try Dawson…
Korean Brightening Beauty Secret: Super Vitamin C- Vitabrid C12
Vitabrid C12, vitamin C on crack, is a special 12hr time-released powder, developed by Dr. Jinjo Choy, which is to be mixed into water or toner and applied to the face. It retails for $58. But what’s it do? Vitamin C is a common ingredient in serums, BB and CC creams, and products meant…
Grammy's Red Carpet Fashion
Worst Dressed: Girl Crush I hate her BALLS-gown…but it took balls to wear. Best Dressed: Demi Lovato in Balmain The Weirdest Dressed: The Grammy’s have long been an event known for its fashion- good, and bad. We saw the evolution from casual and nonchalant to more appropriate attire hitting the carpet…well, overall. People are usually…
DIY Microblading?
Would you tattoo your own brows on? This YouTuber did! In one of my recent posts, Dangerous Beauty Hacks, Treatments, Procedures and Trends, I discussed potentially dangerous Beauty DIY’s and Hacks, such as applying Nail Polish as Eyeliner… Sadly, the saga continues- a YouTuber, Mermaid Gossip, has Microbladed her own eyebrows at home! Upon playing…
AMA'S Best and Worst Dressed
The Good The garments, styling, beauty- for the most part, everything seemed to create a cohesive look….with the exception of Teyana Taylor, whose hair and makeup seemed to be disparate from the dress itself….a subtler brow and less highlight on the cheeks…perhaps a slightly less nude lip, and an up-do would’ve made this look complete…
Halloween Special Effects Makeup: Pinhead and Cenobite Hellraiser
This is the PinHead Halloween Special Effects Makeup I did for these amazing people Chris and Yas’min. I used Becca foundation on her, L’Oréal concealers, BH Cosmetics Palettes, Bare Minerals foundation on him (and wow is the packaging and shade name totally off!). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06SIDyHS5bI] I created her Cenobite throat prosthetic beforehand (chains and hooks…
Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul 4, Makeup Giveaway!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ipRFnGELY] *Makeup Giveaway: to enter, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @UwanaWhat, and Subscribe. Post your user names below, and or on Haul 4 If you want to win from that haul. In this haul, I found a lot of Benefit Ultra Plush lip glosses, They’re Real Mascara and Remover, loads of sealed new…
Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul 2 and Makeup Giveaway
I did it again…this is my second Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul – see the video for my answers to your questions as well in the Q&A. Don’t forget to enter my Makeup Giveaway, the deadline is Sept 12th. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Al-0ioGVo] I don’t know that there is a set time to go, or the exact schedule…
Ulta Dumpster Diving Haul and Giveaway: Too Faced, Tarte, Urban Decay
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmqBPjCtco] I found makeup, skincare, nail polish, and hair-care from brands like Too Faced (Born This Way foundation and two bronzers), Tarte (eyeshadow palette), Urban Decay (all nighter foundation), Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Turbo and mask kits, Almay (mascaras, foundation, eyeshadow), Kardashians Beauty (all new, sealed, from lips to powder), Lorac (liners)… *Give Away:…
