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…

Going Makeup Mad

Yes, this is part of my Parsons Teen Vogue course.  I’m experimenting with color story, OTT make-up and beauty, colored brows and lashes here as part of my 4th course, Fashion Media. I’m creating a pin board which is to show the inspiration of my color story, the beauty and make-up looks that inspire me,…

Ulta Brand Haul and Review

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc44dlE0Eqg&w=560&h=315] I purchased a few Ulta Beauty brand products, they’re buy 2 get 2 free, and received the Benefit Rollerlash mascara sample for my birthday. Ulta Little Black Dress nail polish Rosette Sculpting Palette: bronzer, highlighter, and blush Angled Eyeliner Brush Baked Eyeshadow in Abbey Road

Nordstrom Haul: MAC Enchanted Eve, TopMan, Clinique…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqY0_WNyAzw&w=560&h=315] My Nordstrom Haul: I bought a Top Man Hooded Knit Cape and Wide Brim Hat- getting ready for the Spring/Summer 2016 Boho Chic 70’s Trend; a Mac Enchanted Eve Mineralize Brush Set; Sole Society Fold-Over Tote Bag; and Clinique All About Eyes Concealer, which  I bought to deal with puffiness as it works for both…

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…

NYX Matte But Never Flat Powder Foundation

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb67B27EjeE&w=560&h=315] I unbox, test, and demo the NYX Matte But Never Flat Powder Foundation to give my first impression. I feel like the coverage is buildable, and am satisfied with this product. I think I will try a Kabuki brush next, and really buff it in, but used a mineral powder brush by e.l.f….

Lady Gaga Makeup AHSHotel

Lady Gaga AHSHotel Eye Makeup featuring glittery tears, from the fashion show scene of episode 2 of American Horror Story Hotel. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAwjZKBPscs&w=420&h=315]    I used a Nyx Box of Smokey Look Collection’s silver on the lid and brow bone, and blended a black out from the cateye shape into the crease and under the…