Everyday Elegance

I've found the perfect, simple style for myself and I needed to share with you all.  What is more elegant than a black shirt and red lipstick?  Well, many things are but I am talking about everyday elegance.  You need to go downstairs to get lunch with some friends, or go shopping, or even go to the library.  It's easily a day-into-night outfit.

First thing is the make up.  Put some defined cat eyes.  Or just some light brown liner that isn't too drastic.  The defining part of this look is the eyelashes.  Now, I am a connoisseur of fake lashes, and I'm all for wearing them during the day.  HOWEVER, there is a difference between daytime and nighttime lashes.

Daytime lashes that are my personal favorites are the Revlon Fantasy Lengths.

Nighttime lashes that add extra definition to the eye are the Ardell Demi 101 lashes.  I am wearing these in the picture, but sometimes I like to feel extra fancy during the day :)

Once you're got the eyes done, put on some red lipstick.  Your choice on whether you want a darker or brighter shade.  

Once that is done, slip into a black longsleeve shirt and some jeans.  Done! 

1920's with a twist

 

I thought I would start the New Year off with a brand new make up shoot.  I've decided to make Wigs my new favorite accessory.  Why not?  They're fun and aren't permanent.  If I want black hair for a few hours, I can certainly have it.

 

I did make up myself using a few of my favorite colors from the Tokidoki Robbery Palette.  I used Bare Minerals on the rest of my face. Lipstick is MAC. 

Snake Ring: BCBG

Studded Ring: Forever 21

The last ring is from a local thrift store. 

Grace

 Ah, Grace.  How well you pull off pink eyeshadow since it matches with the tips of your hair.

This is my friend, Grace, who lives in the school's art building just like I do.  She asked me to do her make up for an art show opening that she was in. 
To start, I filled in her eyebrows and primed her eyes and lips.  I cannot stress how important eyebrows are to any face.  Just by filling them in, even if it's only a slight amount, that extra definition given to the arch can change one's face completely.  For the better, of course.
Since she was wearing a mix of ivory, black, pink, and a hint of purple I decided to take her eye makeup in that direction.  The color fans from pink, purple, ivory, and finally to green.

Her lips were kept nice and simple with just a sheer nude gloss that matched her skin tone.  Over top, I put some gloss that had that extra touch of glitter that pulled the whole look together.

All eyeshadows used are by MAC.
Lipstick by Jordana.
Lipgloss by Sephora.