Glam Doll Lumi - a girly blog

Upper East Side

2011-12-02T12:59:00.001-05:00

Lately, my new obsession is gossip girl. This look was completely inspired by Blair Waldorf. I love how her style is very feminine and delicate. I'm planning more outfits based on the series.

Blazer, cami, skirt and tights - Charlotte Russe
Shoes - Payless circa 2008/09

my fierce halloween

2011-11-01T22:28:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I haven't had much time to blog lately but I did want to share my Halloween costume with you all. This year I decided to dress up as a ferocious cheetah. I had so much fun with this look. I have to say that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.

*the flash on my camera made my shirt completely see-thru. atleast I was wearing a cute one lol.*

Autumn Leaves: a make-up tutorial

2011-10-26T13:31:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I wanted to share this look with you all inspired by the many beautiful colors that you see with the change of season to autumn. I used to live in Northern Virginia and the season change is one of the things I miss the most. In Florida there's to seasons: sunny and rainy. I hope you enjoy the look

Products i used:
Eyebrows:
Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown
Eyeshadow base:
NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in milk
Jordana Eye Primer
Halloween face paint in yellow
Eyeshadows:
matte yellow - inner corner L'Oreal Project Runway Quad in 615 Audacious Amazon's Gaze
matte orange - lid Jordana single shadow in 20 luv2$shop
shimmery penny cooper - crease NYX ultra pearl mania in LP24 Penny Pearl
shimmery dark purple - deep crease Wet n' Wild palette in Lust
shimmery burgundy - deep crease Coastal Scents 88 color palette
shimmery & matte peach - highlight Wet n' Wild palette in Greed
shimmery olive green - lower lash line L'Oreal Hip Duo in Lively
smudged with a lime green from L'Oreal Project Runway Quad in 615 Audacious Amazon's Gaze
Concealer:
For brows - Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream in 02 Golden Beige
For face - MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35
Powder Foundation:
all over face - MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 42
Eyeliner:
liquid - Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner
Mascara:
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara
Lips:
Wet n' Wild lipstick in 915B
Jordana lipstick in 28 Natural
Cheeks:
blush - Wet n' Wild color icon blusher in mellow wine
highlight - e.l.f. healthy glow bronzing powder in sunkissed
contour - Black Radiance pressed powder in Golden Almond

A Tribe Called Pink

2011-10-26T10:48:00.000-04:00

Hi dolls,

This weekend I dressed in pink every single day. I was doing my own support Breast Cancer Awareness and wear pink thing. On Friday, I wore this is top which I absolutely love because it has a tribal print in a girly color scheme. I will definitely be wearing this shirt well into the winter months.

What I Wore:

Tribal top, pink cami & ivory cardigan - Charlotte Russe
Levi's jeans - Ross
Nude flats - Payless

Neutral Glam Eyeshadow Tutorial

2011-10-24T13:00:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

This look is perfect for everyday or a date or even a night out look if you don't wear much make-up. This look was created with affordable drugstore make-up so it's easy to re-create. If you do just send me an email.

Products i used:
Eyebrows:
Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown
Eyeshadow base:
Jordana Eye Primer
Eyeshadows:
inner corner & lid - shimmery ivory Wet n' Wild Palette in Comfort Zone
outer corner - shimmery rose gold Wet n' Wild Palette in Comfort Zone
matte brown Wet n' Wild Palette in vanity
deep crease - blackened brown Wet n' Wild trio in silent treatment
crease - reddish brown e.l.f. little black book of beauty warm edition in R7C1
highlight - matte ivory Wet n' Wild shadow in brulee
shimmery peach Wet n' Wild Palette in greed
Concealer:
For brows - Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream in 02 Golden Beige
For face - MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35
Powder Foundation:
all over face - MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 42
Eyeliner:
liquid - Wet n' Wild Mega Liner in black
waterline - Jordana quickliner eyes in black
set with a matte black from Wet n' Wild greed palette
Mascara:
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara
Lips:
lipliner - Jordana quickliner lips in mauvy
lipsticks - Wet n' Wild megalast lipstick in Ravin' Raisin
Covergirl Lip perfction lipstick in divine
Cheeks:
blush - Jordana blush in blushing rose
highlight - E.L.F bronzing powder in sunkissed
contour - Black radiance pressed powder in golden almond

Glam Style: Into the Wild

2011-10-24T10:18:00.003-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I bought this skirt from Dots and I had been dying to wear it. Since this past weekend, we had been having fall like weather I decided it was time to premiere my outfit.

What I Wore:

plain black tee - Dots
leopard printed skirt - Dots
Boots - Charlotte Russe
Tights & Belt - Charlotte Russe

Yesterday I officially made an update video and I will start making youtube tutorials again. So if you have any request, don't be shy, let me know.

Glam Nails: pumpkins, ghosts, spiders oh my!

2011-10-17T23:36:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I couldn't wait to start doing Halloween nail art. For my first design of the season, I couldn't decided what to do so I did it all (literally lol). Candy corn, spiders, ghosts, pumpkins and of course the nightmare before christmas nail art. I love Tim Burton's movies. Although that movie was about Christmas it did happen in Halloweentown.

If you guys want to see a tutorial let me know.

Glam Style: Polka Dottie

2011-10-15T20:22:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

My new style for fall is wearing dresses paired with cardigans and tights. I have been shopping for those items like crazy. Today's outfit shows my fall style perfectly. Of course the flower is a staple in my wardrobe. I also have news to share with you, I'm in the process of opening an online boutique selling hair goods like the flowers that I always feature. I hope that you guys stay tuned for that.

Polka Dot Dress - Charlotte Russe
Ivory Cardigan - Charlotte Russe
Opaque Tights - Charlotte Russe
Suede Wedge Shoes - Kmart

As far as my makeup goes, I just did a shimmery skin tone color on my lids with my winged liner and a red lip.

Glam Nails: breast cancer awareness nail art

2011-10-11T12:35:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

September through January is honestly my favorite time of the year. It starts with my birthday then Halloween then Thanksgiving to Christmas then New Years' and lastly my mom's birthday. Before I start all my wonderful Halloween nail art I decided to do a nail art inspired by breast cancer awareness month. Last year around Christmas time, I discovered For you nails only blog. She did a nail art inspired by breast cancer awareness month which is my main source of inspiration but I can't seem to find the post. I do remember it had the boob silhouette and the ribbon. Regardless, I hope you enjoy the nails and if you try them out please share the link with me the comment section.

Nails of the week

Products I used:
base coat - OPI acrylic base coat
lavender polish - Jordana Silky Purple #964
pink polish - Maybelline Express Finish Tahiti Pink #298
dark plum polish - Charlotte Russe Sugar Rush
lilac glitter polish - Sinful Colors I Miss You #930
fine glitter polish - China Glaze (name sticker is gone)

Next week I'm starting Halloween nail art!

Glam Style: mustard seeds

2011-10-06T12:31:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I have been battling a season's change cold since last Friday. Yesterday I started to feel more like myself and wore this outfit mainly for comfort but I really enjoyed the outcome.

What I Wore:
mustard sweater dress - Dots circa 2008/09
brown cardigam - thrifted
brown lace leggings - Mom's closet
brown boots - Kmart
belt & necklace - charlotte russe
earrings - fossil

Glam Style: hard rock nights

2011-10-03T11:08:00.001-04:00

A few weekends ago, I went to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fl. I absolutely love it there. The original plan was to go to Bongos which is Gloria Estefan's cuban cuisine restuarant. I never got to go because it was packed with a 3 hour wait! I learned my lesson: make reservations! I have been in a print mixing mood lately. I'm learning how to mix prints without looking crazy.

What I Wore:
top - Charlotte Ruse
mini skirt - Charlotte Russe
tights - Target
shoes - Kmart
accessories - Charlotte Russe

Glam Beauty: Jungle Fever

2011-10-01T08:04:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

When I saw this top, it was love at first sight. I love the color combination. I have also worn this shirt with my ginger pants last seen here. I can't tell you how excited I am that fall is here. Too bad the seasons don't change in Florida. As far as my makeup goes, I kept it neutral in the golden brown family. I have noticed that lately I've been wearing lots of neutral colored makeup.

What I Wore:
animal printed top - Charlotte Russe
brown skirt - Thrifted
boots - Kmart
ginger tights - Charlotte Russe

Products i used:
Eyebrows:
Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown

Eyeshadow base:
NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencil in milk
Jordana Eye Primer

Eyeshadows:
Shimmery Ivory w/ gold undertone - inner corner from Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette
Shimmery Gold - lid from Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette
Matte Chocolate Brown -outer v from Wet n' Wild Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette
Matte Ginger Brown - lid from ELF little black book of beauty warm collection mixed Row 7 Column 1 blended with a shimmery peach color from Wet n' Wild Greed Palette
Matte Ivory - highlight Wet n' Wild Brulee single shadow
Shimmery Chocolate Brown - lower lash from Wet n' Wild I'm getting sunburned trio

Concealer:
For brows - Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream in 02 Golden Beige
For face - MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35

Powder Foundation:
all over face - MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 42
under eye - Maybelline Mineral Powder in classic ivory

Eyeliner:
liquid - Wet n' Wild Mega Liner in black
waterline - Jordana quickliner eyes in black
set with a shimmery brown from Wet n' Wild I'm getting sunburned trio

Mascara:
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara

Lips:
Lipstick - Wet n' Wild 907c

Cheeks:
blush - Jordana blush in Blushing Rose

Glam beauty: ginger snap cookie

2011-09-25T11:00:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

With autumn here, I was really excited when I found ginger colored jeans at Dots. I think ginger is a perfect color for fall. I had been on a hunt for khakis and I lucked out and found both there. Then I started shopping around and found some great tops that match both. Today's outfit is very girly and delicate. I felt very ladylike.

Products I used:
Eyebrows:
Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown

Eyeshadow base:
Jordana Eye Primer #01

Eyeshadows:
Shimmery Ivory w/ gold undertone - inner corner from Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette mixed with a tad of shimmery peach from Wet n' Wild Greed Palette
Shimmery Ginger Brown - lid from ELF little black book of beauty warm collection mixed Row 6 Column 1 with R4 C3
Shimmery Brown - outer corner from Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette mixed with Ginger Brown from ELF little black book of beauty warm collection Row 6 Column 1 with R4 C3
Shimmery Chocolate Brown - crease from Wet n' Wild Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette blended with shimmery brown from Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette
Matte Ivory - highlight Wet n' Wild Brulee single shadow

Concealer:
For brows - Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream in 02 Golden Beige
For face - MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35

Powder Foundation:
all over face - MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 42

Eyeliner:
liquid - Wet n' Wild Mega Liner in black
waterline - Jordana quickliner eyes in black
set with a shimmery brown from Wet n' Wild Wet n' Wild Vanity Palette

Mascara:
CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara

Lips:
Lipstick - Wet n' Wild MegaLast 902C & CoverGirl lip perfection in Fairytale

Cheeks:
blush - Jordana Blush in Blushing Rose #37

Glam style: stripes and dots + FOTD

2011-09-24T10:30:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I wanted to share my outfit that I wore on Wednesday (My birthday). I really have been wanting to try to wear different patterns together so I tested it out with my striped dress and polka dot tights. What do you think of it?

If you don't know my favorite color is green so I decided to put on my green flower with matching make-up.

Birthday outfit
dress - charlotte russe
jacket - ross or burlington coat factory
belt - charlotte russe
tights - charlotte russe
shoes - glo via kmart

Glam style: psychedelic visions

2011-09-23T12:59:00.002-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

This is a fairly simple outfit but all the lively colors really makes it stand out. I really wanted to wear my new boots since it's officially the first day of autumn so I decided to pair it with my bright shirt from the apostrophe line at sears. I absolutely love that line. I added a flower and ta-da! a no fuss cute outfit of jeans and a t-shirt.

what I wore:
psychedelic floral printed shirt - apostrophe via Sears
teal cami - charlotte russe
dark wash denim jeans - dots
black suede boots - charlotte russe

My birthday was this past Wednesday Sept. 21 and I have a really cute outfit to share with you all from that day and I'm also celebrating it this weekend so lots of cute OOTD for you all.

Autumn Wishlist for Shoes

2011-09-15T13:00:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

With payday quickly approaching, I tend to daydream of all the things that I want to add to my wardrobe for fall especially shoes.

1. Jeffrey Campbell Woven Lita Boot via Urban Outfitters

I have no idea why I love this shoe so much. maybe because it's so different and I would probably feel really cool wearing them (chessy, i know) but they are pretty pricey...

2. Charlotte Russe Copycat Lita via Charlotte Russe

Too bad they don't have a black copy but the brown will be perfect for fall to add edge to a girly dress. And they only cost a fraction of the price.

3. Oxford Heels via Charlotte Russe

I absolutely love these shoes. I can pair them with a dress with tights or skinny jeans and and ruffled top and a cardigan.

4. Leopard print flats via Forever 21

I need an animal print shoe to spice up any plain outfit. I adore how the pointy toe adds sophistication to these simple flats.

5. Over the knee boots via Lane Bryant

I need these boots in my life. It;s so hard to shop for boots because I have really big calves which I would normally need to go an entire size which then makes me feel like I'm wearing clown shoes. Lane Bryant carries wide sizes which give me the extra room I would need.

Still on the hunt for awesome brown flats and really cute black flats.

What shoes are you adding to your fall wardrobe?

Glam nails: golden underneath it all

2011-09-15T07:30:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I wanted to share my manicure this week with you all. It's rather simple but so pretty. I was inspired by Beverly from Fully Beatable. I just adore her.

Products i used:
Base Coat - OPI nail envy
Gold Glitter - 3 coats of Wet n' Wild fast dry polish in the gold and the beautiful
Fine Glitter - 1 coat of China Glaze polish in Golden Enchantment
Black Crackle - 1 coat of krackd n' krazee via Charlotte Russe in black
Top Coat - Wet n' Wild wild shine top coat

Finished off the look with my drying drops (nicole by opi) which is the best thing invented after the light bulb. So if you don't have the time for your nails to dry, invest in this!

Have you tried a crackle polish and if so what's your favorite combination?

Glam beauty: a very mellow rainbow

2011-09-14T20:53:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I'm a big fan of colorful bright rainbow looks but sometimes it could be a bit much. I normally tend to use neon colors but today I used more muted colors for a daytime rainbow look which I lovvvveeee! I received many compliments today so I'm thinking I might film a tutorial for this look. Let me know if you're interested.

Products i used:
Eyebrows:
Wet n' Wild Ultimate Brow Kit in Ash Brown

Eyeshadow base:
Jordana Eye Primer #01

Eyeshadows:
Shimmery Yellow - inner corner from L.A. Colors fiesta palette
Shimmery Mint Green - lid from Wet n' Wild Pride Palette mixed matte with a tad of shimmer
Matte Navy Blue - outer corner Wet n' Wild Pride Palette
Light Purple - crease Coastal Scents Matte Palette R5 C8
Dark Purple - crease Scents Matte Palette R8 C8
Matte Peach - above crease Wet n' Wild Greed Palette
Matte Ivory - highlight Wet n' Wild Greed Palette

Concealer:

For brows - Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream in 02 Golden Beige
For face - MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35

Powder Foundation:
all over face - MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 42

Eyeliner:
liquid - Wet n' Wild Mega Liner in black
waterline - Jordana quickliner eyes in black
set with a shimmery navy blue from Wet n' Wild pride palette

Mascara:

CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara

Lips:

Lipstick - Wet n' Wild MegaLast 905D
Lipgloss - NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in #129 Beige
Cheeks:
blush - Jordana Blush in Blushing Rose #37

Do you prefer a bright rainbow look or a mellow rainbow look like mine today?

Falling into Lilac

2011-09-13T13:31:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I'm weird in the sense when it rains, I always want to get really pretty. Yesterday I did just that. I wore a ruffled blouse with a cardigan belted with a pair of dark jeans with a brownish fade and nude flats. I realized I don't have brown flats which I'm working on fixing.

What's your rainy day style like?

Glam Style: Labor Day

2011-09-05T08:17:00.001-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

I love any type of holiday mostly because I dress up and get to do a themed nail design.

What I wore:
White button down shirt - fashion bug
striped blue shirt - thrifted
red skirt - charlotte russe

Enjoy your Labor Day!

GLAM style: pop of coral

2011-09-01T12:37:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

This outfit is definitely one of my favorites. I love the neutral colors with the pop of coral.

What I wore:
DKNY cargo style jacket - via thrift store
white v neck shirt - INC via macy's
beige cami - charlotte russe
coral mini skirt - charlotte russe
crochet sandals - charlotte russe ($6.99 clearance #winning)
belt - fossil circa 2008
jewelery - charlotte russe

sorry for the blurry picture = bad lighting

Glam nails: little strawberry fields

2011-08-30T11:13:00.000-04:00

Hi dolls,

I absolutely loved these nails. I called them little strawberry fields. I loved the bright colors perfect for this summer and I used the bright colors since summer is almost over.

Products i used:
light blue charlotte russe taffy
red china glaze salsa
green sinful colors happy ending
blue milani bolting blue
coral red charlotte russe pop tart
gold glitter china glaze

Glam style: garden in bloom

2011-08-28T10:12:00.001-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

cardigan thirfted
dress dots (circa 2010)
yellow tank charlotte russe
belt charlotte russe
sandals payless

Dress last seen wore here

This is what I wore to work the other day. I'm really working on revamping my style for fall. This fall I want to be all about cute dresses, tights, and cardigans. Yesterday I went thrifting and found lots of cardigans in a variety of colors. I also know that target has lots of cardigans so I need to visit them soon.

How are you revamping your style this fall?

Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years...

2011-08-26T10:24:00.000-04:00

I'm back!

After a 4 month long hiatus, I have finally decided it's time to come back to my blog. I had lots of new changes in the past for months. I got a job then I got recruited for a much better job which is very time consuming. Before I started working, youtube and my blog were my main priorities. Ever since I joined the real working world, I had a very difficult time finding a happy balance better work and blogging. Now I feel more comfortable with my workload and believe I could make my comeback.

During my hiatus, I remodeled my room entirely. I never really posted my room before but let me tell you, it was small! It was pink and tiny in size with little roses on the tile and honestly looked like a 8 year old little girl's room instead of a glamorous 22 year old's room. So what I did was knocked down a wall to make my room twice as large. I painted the walls in Behr's Japanese Fern which is a beautiful shade of olive green (think of the actual olive in a martini and its a brighter shade). Then I painted all of my furniture black. So the color scheme is green, black and white with a few splashes of pink here and there. I absolutely love my room now. Oh and I also added a wall to wall closet with double rods because I really needed it. Here's a little sneak peek. I will do a room tour post soon.

I also put some highlights in my hair they were at first a penny cooper color. As time passed and washes continued they turned blondish. After a few months of that, I decided to cut my hair and dye it back to black. Oh blue-black hair dye, I may stray but I always come back to you.

I have lots of new ideas for my blog. For starters, I going to start posting more often, set up a schedule if you will that way you dolls know what to expect and I get into the groove once again. Start expect FOTD (renaming to GLAM beauty) posts several times a week and OOTD (renaming to GLAM style) post a couple times a week as well. Along with other posts like GLAM nails, make-up & nail art tutorials, sewing projects and much more. I found that I was being clustered in a small bubble of beauty and fashion and I would really like to expand my blog to more of a lifestyle blog that incorporates all aspects of my girly life.

I really did miss you guys. I read all of your emails and comments. I'm glad to say that I'm back!!

ootd: are you brave enough to let me see your peacock?

2011-04-15T11:54:00.000-04:00

Hi glam dolls,

A while ago, I was obsessed with all things peacock related. I did my nails inspired by peacock feathers and I also did my makeup like it too. Around that time, I stopped by Spencer's and found these amazing earrings and I knew that they had to be mine instantly. Ever since I got the earrings, I have been planning out outfits to go with the earrings.

Title Lyrics from Katy Perry - Peacock

the amazing earrings

from Spencer's 7.99

The Outfit

Teal Blazer: Thrifted
White Tee: Dots
Trouser Jeans: Dots
Teal Wedges: Payless
Peacock Earrings: Spencer's
Bronze Bracelet: Wholesale District Miami
Black Leather Watch: Fossil
Teal Beaded Necklace: Borrowed from Mom

As of Lately, I have been collecting different color blazers and I can't wait to make different outfits with them.