Kirsten Blowers

Colorblocking makeup

2012-01-31T09:50:00.000-06:00

Colorblocking is in full swing for spring but why let your clothes have all the fun? Layering bright shadows, liners, blushes, and lipsticks can result in a cool, colorful makeup look that's right on trend for the season.

Fully Framed...

2012-01-24T09:18:00.000-06:00

I follow The Manrepeller on Instagram and I have fallen in love with her full brows! I particularly noticed them last spring in a TV interview she hosted and ever since I’ve seen the trend grow and grow.

Music Monday: Down in the valley by The Head & The Heart.

2012-01-23T09:51:00.000-06:00

I love any song that mentions Whisky. I also love this song not because of the whiskey river mention but because of the build-up the piano and guitar create. I’ve been listening to The Head & The Heart for a couple months now and these guys are awesome.

Less is more...

2012-01-22T09:14:00.000-06:00

I found myself saying this on a daily basis these days. Less is always more.

This also holds true to this spring’s make-up trend…. Minimal.

A soft, natural palette is simply chic and popping up everywhere! Tinted moisturizer, touch of concealer, and rosey blush. Light lipstick or gloss and a coat of mascara and I’m out the door?! SOLD!

Stickygrams...

2012-01-21T09:07:00.000-06:00

Christmas day I stumbled upon a fancy little site you can upload and print your favorite instagram photos onto little instagram size magnets! Hello perfect little gift idea—for myself! I got a little click happy but I’m very pleased with the outcome!

today's to do...

2012-01-20T09:03:00.000-06:00

My little pony…

2012-01-19T09:02:00.000-06:00

I’ve noticed an up-rise in ponytails (no pun intended) and in every style too! There are so many different looks you can create by changing up the texture or placement. Here’s some pony’s I’m going to try out this spring since it’s having a major moment!

(all images via my pintrest boards)

wtf wednesdays...

2012-01-18T09:05:00.000-06:00

I found this advertisement in Marie Claire this month. What? Newport cigarettes go great with heart shaped pizza?!

Hot Pink Lips, Baby.

2012-01-17T21:55:00.000-06:00

I’ve noticed a lot of hot pink lips starting to show up on the ole internet, and on the red carpet and as much as they intimidate me I am totally digging it! I have to say the color really brightens the face and it’s certainly less expected than winter’s bright and daring red!

(all images via my pintrest boards)

Music Monday: Can’t go back now by The Weepies.

2012-01-16T10:47:00.000-06:00

This song has been played over and over this week as I’ve been struggling a little with having too much on my plate. It’s lovely and wonderful reminder of what’s important.

Hollywood's Flower Child...

2012-01-15T10:42:00.000-06:00

Anyone else catch this month’s InStyle article on Drew Barrymore? Confession: I used to think Drew Barrymore was annoying and I mean really annoying. As I’ve gotten older I’ve found that I find things and particularly people who are quirky and different to be the most beautiful and our sista friend Drew is my prime example. No one can compare to Drewsie. She’s bold, confidant, and knows who she is. What’s more beautiful than that?!

“Happiness is a choice. You have to choose it – and you have to fight for it.” Drew Barrymore, InStyle February 2012.

Amen. Everyday I come across a battle no matter how big or teeny tiny that I have to step back and choose not to allow it to take me down. To choose happiness.

She also divulges in the article that she’s best friends with Jimmy Fallon and Cameron Diaz and they all go on group travel vacations together. My jealousy level just hit an all time high. Can you even imagine what hilarious things they sit around and laugh at in their 5 star, penthouse suites?!

I ADORE the images Andreas Sjodin captured of Drew but what really caught my eyes were the three glittering rings on her left hand all in a row. I’m trying it!

Pursuit of opportunity…

2012-01-13T18:08:00.001-06:00

My Dad found an article this past week, which he e-mailed to me. I found it fascinating and surprisingly, it answered a lot of questions and thoughts for me. I started Riffraff from nothing, no loan, just a few bucks and always wondered if I had done it the “right” way. Yet, I’ve always thought that had I had to go through such great strides as, for example, getting a loan at age 21, for a new business venture straight out of college I would never had poured as much creativity, energy, and time into stretching my resources into what I was evolving. Would never have actually gone through with starting Riffraff because I would have had too much at stake, too much to loose. After coming across Howard Stevenson’s, Harvard Business School professor, quote in this article I felt like I could finally put that wonder to rest because he put it all into words for me. So simple… don’t know why I haven’t thought it through this way to this day.

“Most entrepreneurs are more likely to start our poor than rich. They see an opportunity and don’t feel constrained from pursuing it because they lack resources. They’re used to making do without resources.”

I highly suggest this short read! Click HERE for the article.

“Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.” – Howard Stevenson

photo divas.

2012-01-10T11:24:00.000-06:00

getting my picture taken today with my two best friends for a photoshoot for Riffraff. how lucky am i?!

just like every girl, i wish i had a hundred pictures of myself with friends just like this lovely duo...

Music Mondays: Punching In A Dream by The Naked and Famous.

2012-01-09T22:58:00.000-06:00

winter blues

2012-01-08T15:20:00.000-06:00

I do not much care for January. A cold month known more for what it is not--the holidays, spring, awesome--than for what it is.
22 days until February.

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."

xo,
Camus & Kirsten

My New years Resolution?

2012-01-08T03:14:00.002-06:00

... to keep on doing my own thing. Keep making strides in all aspects of my life.

and maybe update this thing a little more than I do.

Cray cray busy and super fun two months ahead... expanding Riffraff, moving offices, creating and celebrating Riffraff's 3rd birthday party, and planning NWAFW.

Here's to the new year!

all images and their sources can be found on my pint rest boards.

WTF WEDNESDAYS

2011-12-07T12:18:00.000-06:00

WTF WEDNESDAYS

2011-11-30T10:00:00.000-06:00

Hi kids,
back with some unanswerable questions…

1. What is wrong with Courtney Stodden and why is she married to someone 34 years older than she is?

2. Just how does the internet work? Like, how did these thoughts from my head get transmitted over invisibleness and into your computer screen where you are now reading thoughts from my head???!

3. What is after Outer Space? Is there an ending? If not, how can there be no ending?

4. No, seriously—what the eff is Courtney Stodden on?

Answers appreciated, questions welcomed.
Happy Hump Day,
K

WTF WEDNESDAY

2011-11-23T11:57:00.000-06:00

So because I really do hate the word hump, I think I'm going to call this WTF Wednesdays, as in the slow slide into Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (WTF) with a side order of good ol' fashioned What The Face (WTF). Yes?

This week's WTF Wednesday Edition is for the mathalete in all of us...

Did you know that the last two digits of your birth year + your age = 111. For example, I was born in 1986, so 86 + 25 years of life = 111. Try it. This is true for EVERYONE this year. (Next year it will be 112 if we make it past the Mayan calendar.) WTF.

Music Mondays:: Coldplay's Paradise

2011-11-21T10:48:00.001-06:00

I bet you were all wondering why I hadn't posted on Coldplay's new album Mylo Xyloto yet, right?! Well that's because I'm obsessed and wanted to keep it all to myself. There's a little part of me that dies every time I hear one of their songs on the radio.... including this one. BUT, I saw the video for this song the other day and thought it was the most darling thing I've ever seen SOOOO check it out...

Sunday Thoughts:: More Important

2011-11-20T09:49:00.001-06:00

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do...

It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes”

-Charles R. Swindoll

I made this...

2011-11-19T14:39:00.001-06:00

today! And it was easy!

A couple Thursday randoms...

2011-11-17T11:00:00.000-06:00

After work I'm going to try to run and pick up this pretty little pink lipstick I found over on Camille Styles . Nars Lipstick in Pago Pago :: this shimmering pink lipstick is super hydrating, and provides that elusive I’m-not-wearing-lipstick-but-I-have-perfect-lips look. Sign me up!

Loving these lovely stairs I found on Pintrest! I'd use all Jane Austen lines instead..

Messy hair and aviators. Love.

One more month of 24...

2011-11-16T11:27:00.001-06:00

I turn the big 25 in exactly a month. The age 25 has always been a milestone in my mind so I've been thinking of ways to celebrate therefore I've been collecting images and simple ideas on pintrest.

LOVE this idea with black and white photos with friends!

All images and their scorches can be found on my 'me' board on pintrest.

Music Monday: Someone Like You. Adele.

2011-11-15T00:18:00.001-06:00

If you look back on my past Music Mondays you'll see I'm a big-time Adele fan. She's just flat out impressive.

If you're a girl and you have her latest album then you have this song on repeat and you may or may not be ashamed to admit it. If you don't have this album then sit back, listen, and let it destroy your life. Just kidding... but not really.

Love this video. Totally what I would've created if I were Adele too yet I wouldn't have made eye contact with the camera while walking down the street. Now that I've mentioned this pet peeve good luck enjoying this video... ha!