The Pretty Reckless – Miss Nothing

Taylor has a lot going against her. She is a teenage girl in rock-n-roll with model-esque looks and a past in acting. But don’t confuse her for an Emily Osment or a Demi Lovato; Taylor is the real deal in that racoon eyeshadow and a cigarette hanging out of her burgundy-painted mouth. Her authenticity is constantly being questioned, but I think the real test to is not her past (where she came from, how hard her childhood was or how little money she used to have), but how devoted she is to what she does. If this is just a mask, a put-on, she will drop it and move on to something else in a year or two. But so far, what I see is a talented girl, an impressive performer and shockingly seasoned songwriter, fighting to be taken seriously in the historically sexist business of rock-n-roll. I’m rooting for her and am anxiously awaiting the full-length record!

To experience Taylor’s best songwriting, check out album tracks like Medicine and Goin’ Down, my favorites so far.

Deerlings: what do you think of The Pretty Reckless? Do you think Taylor has a chance?

These were shot in front of a 90 year old Italian granny’s house, who lives next door. :)

I love how my lipstick matches the dress.

• Cat sunglasses: Girl Props ($14.99, perfect for Halloween!)
• Dress: Betsey Johnson
• Belt: vintage
• Puggy Puggleton purse: thrifted
• Jeffrey Campbell unicorn heels: SoleStruck
• Lipstick: Centrifuchsia

• Dab it: for flushed, just-bitten lips,  dab some color onto the center of your mouth with your finger.

• Gloss it: red looks wonderful glossy (reminds me of candy apples!). To achieve the look, work color into lips with a brush, blot, then work it in again. Apply clear gloss on top.

• Classic: create an outline with any red pencil (it doesn’t have to be a perfect match) and swipe directly from the stick. Blot, reapply. Perfect the shape with a brush or the same red pencil. Voila!

( Hello Red tutorial)

Deerlings: Who are your favorite red-lipped beauties? Mine are Dita von Teese, Poppy King, any girls from Ellen von Unwerth photoshoots and, of course, Lolita! Also check out my favorite redheads wearing red!

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Video tour of the Unicorn House

By the way, the unicorn on my wall is by the artist Tanya Levina. Her specialty is – you guessed it – horses. :)

Coming this week!