elf Favorites

Eyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) is a staple of mine…the products are cheap, well made, and the brushes compete with my MAC brushes…and in some instances, trump them!  Below is a list of my recommendations and favorites. Click the photos to shop elfCosmetics.com Flawless Concealer Brush: OMG, #Live! This is my favorite concealer brush of all…

Fashion Rebel: American Gypsy 

  Gypsy Personified: as I am an American Gypsy, I was inspired by New Age & Occult Symbolism, referencing the pop culture notion of the Gypsy. Tools of divination in my outfit: Ouija Planchett Necklace, Ouija & Palm Reader Tank Top, Crystal Ball Necklace, contrasted by the whimsy of the pastel goth inspiration, ring pop ring,…

My Makeup & What’s In My Bag

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3-X5YustOs&w=560&h=315] My Make-Up: Cosmetics are a huge part of my self-expression and style. I LOVE this Isaac Jacobs Makeup Caddy. Nyx, e.l.f., L’Oréal, Maybelline, Revlon & PTR products are go-to’s. MAC & e.l.f. Brushes= 💜. My make-up bag pours it’s heart out in the bg: Nyx Powder foundation, Maybelline Fit Me Powder & Concealer,…

Neo Nineties: Reinventing Retro

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEJdkk06Ju0&w=560&h=315]The nineties are back in full swing, and we see many different references to a time gone bye. Plaid, leather pants, goth, grunge, smudged eyeliner- not to mention the subculture play on the era, with pastel goth, soft grunge, neo goth. For my Parsons Teen Vogue Assignment, I created a Pinterest with the same…

Sportif: Athletic Inspired

For my Parsons Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials Certification Program, I decided to take inspiration from the shift away from purely athletic workout clothing, to the more fashionable look men workout in nowadays…well, the stylish guys anyways. I’m wearing my own graphic t-shirt design, Phillip Lim 3.1 French Terry Joggers, White Black and Silver Nike’s, a…

Andy Biersack Eye Makeup 1st Attempt

 I just discovered Andy Biersack, and was so taken by his look I had to attempt to emulate his eye makeup. I went for the red eyeshadow at the outer corners; smudged liner in the Arabic style, lining all the way around the eyes; and applied black, metallic silver, and gun metal eyeshadows to the…

Faux Sho

I love my new Forever 21 Faux Fur Collared Moto Jacket- I’ve been craving faux fur, and am glad the fur collar detaches because I can always wear it as a regular moto jacket. I also feel good about it being PU, as I’ve shifted from things like calfskin designer shoes- which made me feel…

Red Eyeshadow Dare: Red Cateye

Given red eyeshadow is said to be the hardest to apply- I decided to challenge myself and did a pink-red ombré red cateye. I used an e.l.f. Palate and a Mac 219SE brush, then lined with Sormé Cosmetics Beverly Hills in Charcoal 10.

No Make-up Make-Up

I applied only under eye highlighter in an upside down triangle, no foundation, and eyeliner and NYC Eye Shimmer. The outfit is my Stryker harness, laser cut sheer button-up, Diesel Gold Black shiny black jeans, and spiked shoes.