OOTD: 80's Hair Metal Event + Get Ready with Me Video

Last week I filmed my Get Ready With Me video while I prepared go to an 80's hair metal event. 
Here are a ton of pictures of the makeup & outfit from the night.
For hair & makeup I wanted to mix a little bit of Tommy Lee from Mötley Crüe & Dee Snider from Twisted Sister. I really wanted to mix the essence of both but have it look nice on & not too much like a bad costume.
For my outfit I really just wanted to go overboard & have it be completely over-the-top.
I decided to go with my goldish shiny leggings (I couldn't decide between these & my silver jeans, so thanks to my twitter girls for helping me out) & my awesome new boots. Then I decided to go even more overboard & add my fringed bejeweled top. I got this back in my DJ days for an Iggy Pop look I created & haven't had the chance to wear it much since. I love this shirt but, it doesn't really go with too many outfits, so I was super excited to wear it.

Boho Chic Rocker Look

I know that this is a little late for the Fall/Winter season but, I have really been loving this look for the past couple of weeks. It looks so great with a warm sweater or big scarf & leather jacket, which seems to be all I have been wearing lately.

Hope you enjoy!

Products Used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Greed

Studio Basics Double Ended Brush (I'm not sure if this is available anymore)

Revlon Satin Eyeshadow in Polished Bronze

Wet N Wild ColorIcon Eyeliner in Black

Revlon Satin Eyeshadow in Platinum Glimmer

Generic Flat Shader Brush (from e-bay brush set)

Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Midnight Blue

Revlon Perle Eyeshadow in Sunlit Sparkle

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Corrupt

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara

Real Techniques Kabuki Brush

Tarte Park Ave Princess Bronzer

Gotta B' Urban Blush Brush

Ulta Cheek Color in Infatuation

Tarte LipSugence in Moody

Maybelline Lipstick in Madison Mauve

Valentine's Day Looks- Glowing for Him & Sultry for You

This year I decided to do 2 looks for Valentine's Day. The glowing, perfect version of you that guys love & the sexy, sultry look you love to wear. I hope that you'll give them both a try!
The angle on the Sultry look is a little weird & I didn't notice until I was editing. So, sorry about that. Hopefully it's not too hard to see what I'm doing. I will make sure to watch out for that in the future.

GLOWING FOR HIM

Products Used:

Milani Brow Fix Kit in Light Highlighter Shade

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Studio Tools Crease Brush

Naked from Urban Decay Naked Palette

Ulta Eyeshadow in Twilight

Urban Decay Shadow Brush

Sin from Urban Decay Naked Palette

Virgin from Urban Decay Naked Palette

Sephora Eye Crayon in 505

CoverGirl Liquiline Blast in grey

Creep from Urban Decay Naked Palette

Gunmetal from Urban Decay Naked Palette

Maybelline One By One Mascara

Gotta B' Urban Powder Brush

Ulta Cheek Color in Afterglow

Generic Powder Brush

Tarte Park Ave Princess Bronzer (this is just what I had laying around, 

use any slightly shimmery bronzer)

Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl

ELF Studio Blush Brush

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Miami Strip

CoverGirl LipPerfection in Siren

This is the simple, chic model type look that I was talking about

SULTRY FOR YOU

Products Used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Greed

Studio Tools Crease Brush

Naked from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Hustle from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Virgin  from Urban Decay Naked Palette
CoverGirl Liquiline Blast in black
Renewal Smudger Brush
Urban Decay Shadow Brush
SideCar from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Toasted from Urban Decay Naked Palette
GunMetal from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Creep from Urban Decay Naked Palette
Revlon Double Twist Mascara
ELF Studio Stippling Brush
ELF Studio Blush in Fuchsia Fusion

ELF Studio Blush Brush

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Miami Strip

Sephora Retractable Lipliner in Raspberry

Jordana Lipliner in Cranberry Cocktail

Maybelline Super Stay 10hr Stain/Gloss in Fresh Fuchsia #110
(I would also suggest CoverGirl LipPerfection in Eternal)

I hope that you enjoyed both of these Valentine's looks.
I can't wait for March so I can film my smokey green look that I have planned for you.
Have a great Valentine's Day!

A Day In Pictures- Working On A Photo-shoot & Playlist

I wanted to do another day in pictures post but, I wanted this one to be about something different. So I decided to do a behind the scenes type of thing. Kind of a day in pictures when I'm at work.

The perfect opportunity came up last month when I did a shoot with my friend Anthony Norris.

While I was pondering what all I wanted to include in my post, I decided that I kind of wanted to make it a guide for working on a photo-shoot as well. Little tips & tricks that I have learned throughout the years. As well as stuff dealing with my set up & other things like that.

I also wanted to show that working on a photo-shoot is a lengthy process. It's more then just the time you spend at the actual shoot. You end up spending the whole day prepping, doing the actual shoot, & then cleaning up afterwards.

Then I decided to throw in a playlist just for good measure.

So, because I decided I wanted to do a million things in this post, it's insanely long.

It has a ton of pictures & a crap ton of miscellaneous stuff.

Hope you enjoy!

Spoiled Brat Quick Club Look

This is my go to club look that I was talking about in my 2011 Favorites.

I love this look so much. It's really quick & simple but, always looks so stunning.

Products Used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden

Too Faced Blending Brush

Wet N Wild ColorIcon Spoiled Brat Trio

Generic Shader Brush

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Liner in 0L (black)

Maybelline The Falsies Black Drama Mascara

ELF Studio Blush in Fuchsia Fusion

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder in Brighten

Sephora Retractable Lipliner in Raspberry

Maybelline lipstick in Fifth Ave. Fuchsia

Loreal HIP Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Arresting

Let me know if you liked me doing the fast forward of the rest of the face.

Boho Chic Rocker OOTD

For some odd, random reason I decided that I wanted to do a boho chic rocker type of look one day.

I didn't really plan it out so, I kind of threw it together in just a few minutes.

I am pretty happy with how it came out but, I do think that I would change a few things for next time. (Maybe add some feather earrings & a few more long necklaces, plus probably wear different boots)

I think that something like this is perfect for the fall & slightly warmer winter days. 

(please feel free to ignore my super messy desk & bad nails)

January 2012 Complimentary Quickie Makeup Look

So here is my first of the new monthly series Complimentary Quickies!

These are designed to be easy, fast looks that go with pretty much anything. It doesn't matter if you're wearing jeans & a t-shirt to run errands or running a little late for work & need to look nice fast.

Most of these looks will be done with palettes. This is just for ease of use & shorter time. It's much simpler to grab one little palette, then dig through your drawer looking for a certain color.

I will also be using more sheer lipsticks to save time on lining your lips.

Products Used:

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny

Sleek Dual Ended Brush

Real Techniques Kabuki Brush

Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl

Maybelline Expert Wear Brow Pencil in Blonde

High Definition Double Ended Brush

Ulta Professional Eye Primer

Almay Intense I-color in Trio For Blues

CoverGirl LiquilineBlast in Grey

Studio Tools Blending Brush

Rimmel Soft Kohl in Jet Black

Too Faced Lash Injection

Maybelline Blush in Pressworthy Pink

Gotta B' Urban Powder Brush

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Carnation

I also really love-

CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipstick in Siren

Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake or Sweet Tart

Here's a picture of the new Almay trio packaging (obviously in a different color)

Let me know what you think about these looks & if you have any suggestions.

January 2012 Random Purchases

I decided to make my random purchases posts kind of a monthly thing (it will depend on if I have enough each month). I really didn't do any specific shopping this month or look for anything in particular. I just kind of found a few random things that I really liked & picked up a couple of non-exciting things that I needed.

Although, the saddest thing did happen this month. My Sanrio store closed. (pouty sad face) It put me the worst funk. That store was my go to place when I was having a bad day or needed a little pick me up. Whenever I wanted something cute & girly I went there. The saddest part is that I didn't find out until the day it was closing, so pretty much everything was already gone & I didn't even get something pretty as a farewell. I just feel like a piece of my life is missing now. Totally over exaggerated & silly but, I really loved that store. Now I have to rely on the random Hello Kitty stuff at various stores to get my cute fix.

Ok, enough whining, let's get on to the random stuff I bought this month.