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:…

DIY Liquid Matte Lipstick (Metallic)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=338Ps3YaJaQ] I decided to create my own metallic matte liquid lipsticks, and used CoverGirl and Maybelline eye-shadows mixed with NYC Primer and L’Oréal Magic Nude foundation in 312. Fashion and Beauty Blog http://UwanaWhat.com Eyeshadows: CoverGirl Queen Collection- 0145 After Midnight unknown black sparkly CoverGirl pot Maybelline Color Molten By Eye Studio in 304 Sapphire…

No Brushes Makeup Challenge: Fingers Only

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxC6Zt-c2k8] April XOXO and I accepted the No Brushes Makeup Challenge and went for it, doing gel eyeliner and lipstick, all with our fingers only (Fingers Only Makeup Challenge?).  It was much harder than we expected, and I challenge YOU to upload your own.  The hardest part? Probably lining the waterline with my fingernail….

Met Ball 2016: Manus X Machina

The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass.  I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as…

May I? May Mags

Jennifer Lopez serves up some blank model gaze on the cover of W Magazine’s May issue, with an illegible “One & Only” title matching the logo in pastel rainbow gradation. She wears a black bra beneath a  white lace buttonup and an open-front black cardigan with white trip.  The makeup is a nude lip, subtly…

A Beautiful Read

Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm, by Perry Romanowski, is one of the most informative books I’ve ever read on beauty and cosmetics, as well as “drugs.”  If you’ve been curious about ingredients, health hazards, and myths surrounding the beauty products we use daily- you’ve got to read this book! Romanowski has a casual…

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…

Nicholas K New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 NYFW FW16

Nicholas K New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 runway show looks like a goth pirate Gypsy ship docked backstage.  Black looks, kimono belts, long and mini fingerless gloves, headbands and scarves, asymmetry, satin dresses, contrast paneled leather pants, black on black leather shearling jackets, long velvet coats, an amazing shirt collar skirt tied with the…

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,…