New York Fashion Week Fall 2022 NYFW

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall 2022, beginning on my birthday of course, featured a wide variety of fabric selections and silhouettes, and was predominately well-tailored, highly wearable, and glamorous with some designers focusing on originality and innovative ways of reinventing staples such as the anorak or parka. Leather, sequins, shearling, shear embellished lace, metallic…

Mens Fall 2022

Men’s Fall 2022 is the most exciting season for menswear since the dandy movement years ago– as menswear has remained unchanged for well over a century, it’s high time we have at least a fraction of the options our female counterparts have in fashion. It’s about time menswear shed the basic-bitch mold it cast itself…

Beau, Makeup for Men!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2G0SE_uadU] Beau For Men: Makeup tailored for men’s skin bridges the market gap.  Men are largely ignored in the market.  This foundation wore amazingly well, looked flawless, and got me some compliments.  I would definitely suggest it: http://FamousLadyCosmetics.com When the recent High School Makeup trend started popping up, it got me reminiscing about what…

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…

Natural No-Makeup Makeup or Men’s Makeup Tutorial

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlfL2Kc-m1M&w=560&h=315] My most Natural Makeup Tutorial for the No-Makeup Makeup, or perfect for a male makeup or men’s make-up. Conceal using a concealer that matches your skin-tone, and apply using a concealer brush.  I prefer the e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush, and am currently using Maybelline Fit Me in Fair 10. Foundation: I think 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,…

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,…

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…

Androgynous Makeup: 10-Step Androgyny Gender Fluid Make-up Tutorial

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUwAsNIfw5c&w=560&h=315] My 10-Step Gender Fluid Androgynous Makeup or Androgyny Make-Up Routine. Foundation: L’Oreal Magic Nude liquid powder foundation with an e.l.f. Small Stipple Brush. Concealer:  Apply concealer (Maybelline Fit Me) to the brow, nasolabial folds, bridge of the nose, jaw bones, under-eye area, and chin, then blend out with an e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush….

No-Makeup Makeup, or Natural Men’s Makeup

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iratVVJRQQ4&w=560&h=315] Perfect for a Natural Makeup, Men’s Makeup, or women’s No-Makeup Makeup: Using a tinted moisturizer and concealer is the way to achieve the most natural looking makeup, especially if you’re doing a male makeup or men’s make-up or don’t want to look like you’re in full face. I apply concealer first, then foundation…