FashionNirvana

POP OF PRINT!

2011-04-23T12:32:00.000-07:00

Wearing: Arden B boyfriend blazer, Express scarf, H&M aviators and Forever21 Cheetah print oxford boots. (In love with these boots!)

Sorry I haven't been posting as much in the past month or two! My school schedule and my move to New York has been a bit hectic to say the least. I've been trying to figure out a schedule where I can find time to do everything and I think I got it down packed. ( I hope!)

I wore this outfit to IMATS recently and just loved it. I like putting in accent pieces to a plain outfit to spice it up. It brings life to a boring outfit!

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Pat McGrath "Make Up Genius"

2011-03-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

Pat McGrath

During fashion week, some things are just a given—celebrity sightings galore, fur protesters, and, of course, makeup maestro Pat McGrath. After a childhood of rummaging through her mother's makeup bag and a chance meeting with a fashion stylist, Pat embarked on a career in painting faces. To put it mildly, the word "successful" would be an understatement: She counts Prada, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, and Lanvin as clients. "I really love being a makeup artist," says Pat, "It never gets mundane or predictable and every shoot and show is different." To get your own designer face for every day, "Skincare is the most important thing," says Pat. "Follow a daily regimen of exfoliating, cleansing, toning and moisturizing. If you have radiant healthy skin, you won t need to use a lot of makeup; your natural beauty will shine through." McGrath recommends playing up the eyes with CoverGirl VolumeExact mascara, enhancing lips with Max Factor MaxWear in Citrine Bead, and finishing with CoverGirl Cheekers Blusher in Pretty Pink and Silk Rose: "Less is the best for young women when it comes to makeup." —MAURA LYNCH

From Teenvogue.com

Pat McGrath is one of my Idols. Pat is an artist and a genius at what she does. She makes putting on Make Up so fun and makes you want to experiment. I get a lot of inspiration from her. Everyday natural make up is wonderful but I look at my face as a blank canvas waiting to be painted on. Always trying new things and experimenting with color like bold bright lips or a smokey eye or even both with a bit of shimmer. In Pat's words "You have to escape haven't you."

Spring/Summer Makeup 2011

2011-02-25T17:13:00.000-08:00

Bright Eyes

 Bold Lips

Natural Makeup 

Smokey Eyes

If you love playing with color your going to love the new makeup trend for Spring/Summer 2011. Don't be afraid to experiment!

“To live you have to experiment, to have the ability to experiment you need to have confidence, to have confidence you have to be loved, to be loved you have to love.”

Video from Pixiwoo.

Top 10 Spring Must Have Looks

2011-02-24T22:30:00.000-08:00

One: Bright colors - Pink, orange, emerald green, cobalt or aqua blues and yellow. 

Bright colors scream Spring Time! Its makes you stand out and adds a pop of color to any plain outfit.

Two: Colorful Stripes 

This classic pattern gets a new take in variety of shades, widths and styles of clothing.

Three: Sleeveless Jackets

This piece can be worn casually with a tee and jeans or dressed up with a floaty dress.

Four: Snakeskin

Snakeskin brings out the animal in you whether it is real or just a print!

Five: Whites

This simplistic style can be pulled off with clean, tailored lines and delicate details.

Six: Flowy Blouses 
You can find them in any color and any style. Flowy blouses are very comfortable and easy to style.

Seven: Floral Prints

This vintage 70's look features flowers in bloom.
 
Eight: Bright Gold Jewelry 
Dramatic gold pieces are a key accent piece. 

Nine: Thick Heels

Make a statement in this super chic updated style from the office to a party.   

Ten: Envelope Bags
 
Wear it day or night. Its sleek, serious and sophisticated.

Make Up Tip of the Day

2011-02-21T22:42:00.000-08:00

Warning: What you are about to see might haunt you.

The infamous "Spider Lashes"

With this look you are DEFIANTLY not getting a guy. I've seen so many girls, including some of my friends sport this look and think its beautiful which is not. Your lashes look like spider legs and look weighed down. If you are not a Drag Queen go easy on the mascara and fake eye lashes.

By the way, LOADING up all that mascara onto your lashes everyday will ruin your lashes in the future. You will end up like this woman in the ^photo^ above and barely have lashes.

A Make Up Do! Natural Yet Intense Lashes.

More natural looking lashes makes you look awake and refreshed. It can also make your eyes appear larger or wider depending on your eye make up. After three months you should always throw away your mascara because after a certain period of time your mascara dries up and collects bacteria. I'm sure nobody wants an eye infection so please keep track of how long you've been using your mascara.

How do you get natural looking lashes without the spider lash effect?

Step One: Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler. Start at the root and hold for five seconds. Then curl the tip of your lashes and hold for five seconds. Make sure you get all the lashes from the outer corner.

Step Two: Take your favorite mascara and pull out the wand. Before applying the mascara remove the excess mascara on a tissue.

Step Three: Holding the wand horizontally, start at the root and wiggle it side to side all the way up to the tip of the lashes thoroughly. If desired add another coat before your mascara dries. (We don't want any clumps.)

Step four: If you want to put mascara on your bottom lashes use the tip of the mascara wand without reloading your brush and gently pat your lower lashes in a downward motion.

Hope this helped some of you!

Fashion Tip Of the Day

2011-02-20T18:06:00.000-08:00

Acrylic Nails. BIG No No.

Acrylic nails are so tacky and cheap looking. They're not cute and not attractive. The longer the worse. Unless if your going for the Jersey Shore or Jerseylicious look just don't do it.

Manicured Nails. Chic and effortless.

Opt for a more polished look. Its more clean cut and elegant. (P.S You can save money doing your own nails. All the money you spend on Acrylic Nails can be used for a new pair of shoes or even an outfit.)

Burberry Spring 2011

2011-02-20T17:19:00.000-08:00

Burberry Biker Chic for Spring 2011

Photos by Fashionising.com

Grad Outfit 2010

2011-02-19T21:57:00.000-08:00

Wearing: Arden B Dress, Forever21 Accessories and Aldo Platform Sandals. 

(Reminiscing.) Decided to go out with a bang on graduation day. It's the last time I'll be seeing my teachers, associates and some friends so a lasting Impression was a must.  This day was a chapter coming to a close in my life and a start of a new one. Goodbye High School. Hello College.    