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noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Spring 2012 Couture Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:59:00 +0000

After looking at all of the runway shows on Style.com... I felt so inspired. There was color, movement, and body in all of the clothing the designers show cased. It was very hard to pick one show that stood out to me the most but Elie Saab has my vote. His show was fantastically gorgeous. It almost felt like there should be raining flowers, a misty rainbow, and a cupid floating about. I know that sounds ridiculous but, it literally gave me a fuzzy feeling inside when I was looking at all of those gorgeous gowns.

Over all, I noticed a lot of embroidery, color, sheer fabrics and layers within the different collections. I also feel that if a collection wasn't overly feminine it was futuristic. On another note, after seeing all of these collections, I want to wear an evening gown so bad!!

Alexis Mabille Couture 2012: Style.com

The Break Down

Alexis Mabille showed beautiful clothing that was so Hollywood. I could picture starlettes like Hepburn, Taylor, and Streisand wearing these dresses on the red carpet. The colors used were very vibrant and bold as well. I really liked this collection. It was simple and wearable which is something that doesn't come to mind when you think couture! Though speaking of couture, I don't know how I felt about those giant flower head pieces and painted faces. Sure, its a couture show... you know what... It worked!

Armani Prive Couture 2012: Style.com

Armani Prive showed an interesting collection. There were a lot of lime undertones and metallics, textured fabrics and interesting shapes. The clothing was very futuristic-sharp yet beautifully feminine. I also thought that the black spirals that the models donned were a nice touch. The spirals served as an accent... they weren't too over the top yet noticeable. I think sometimes designers put too many things on the models and you forget to look at the clothes.

Bouchra Jarrar Couture 2012: Style.com

Bouchra Jarrar showed a ready-to-wear collection that was very typical of the designer. She showed her signature man tailored look with some color, floral, and scandalous backs! I loved all of the pants, though I don't think they would look very good on a hippy, short female like myself nonetheless, they were gorgeous. I couldn't help but notice the shoes that the models were wearing and I loved those as well... especially the chestnut suede ones. Key tones of the collection were double breasted tops, big brassy buttons, and fur!

Chanel Couture 2012: Style.com

Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld is one the greatest designers left on our planet. You can seriously look through pictures of the show and get the classic Chanel feel but it's soo different than before. This collection had every shade of blue imaginable... anywhere from sky blue to slate blue. It was romantic in the belled sleeves yet manly in the low waist line and front pockets. May I also mention the neck line? It was outstretched which normally would come across messy but in my opinion it looks superbly sophisticated. I loved this collection.

Christian Dior Couture 2012: Style.com

Christian Dior = Glam. This collection was very sexy. There was a lot of layering with sheer fabrics! I did enjoy the revealing of "under garments". Again, there was this old Hollywood feel to the gowns. I loved the structured herringbone patterned tops mixed with sheer, billowy skirts. There were two gowns that had a very dramatic hip area... the silhouette screamed "Gone with the Wind" yet regal. I thoroughly enjoyed the touches of embroidery and nudeness... I'm sure we'll see someone wearing one of these dresses on the red carpet.

Elie Saab Couture 2012: Style.com

In the famous words of Rachel Zoe, this collection was "bananas". Elie Saab knows how to pull my fashion heart strings!! This collection was beautiful. The gowns were all so delicate yet eye catching. I honestly feel like if any of these dresses were in white or off white that they would suffice as gorgeous wedding gowns. :) Again, you will find a lot of embroidery and sheer fabrics in a wide array of colors. He showed pastel blues, greens, pinks, corals, yellows, champagne and even a wedding gown! Btw, I'll take one of every thing!

Giambattista Valli Couture 2012: Style.com

Giambattista Valli showed a very elegant collection. There were a lot of black and white pieces with many textures. It was playful but sophisticated. There was a menagerie of sheer fabrics, volume, and drapes. All of the pieces were head turners for sure! He took very simple cuts and added bits of texture like crocodile, patent leather, or ruffles and made it into something spectacular. It sincerely is a lovely collection.

Givency Couture 2012: Style.com

Givenchy stood out tremendously. I couldn't help but appreciate the structures of the pieces and even the sheer genius of it all. Perhaps, I'm not mature in fashion enough yet to say that I truly loved it though. The collection had hard pieces like an all croc dress with very intricate lay outs and then you jump to a soft, sheer gown with a heavy top layering it. The beaded dress shown to the left was one of the softer pieces but doesn't it kind of have a steam punky feel to it? I don't know, there is something about the tone of the room and the jewelry that gives this soft gown a hardened look.

Jean Paul Gauthier Couture 2012: Style.com

The Jean Paul Gauthier collection can be described in two words: Amy Winehouse. It is no secret that she was the muse behind the designers vision... he did her great justice. He used a gorgeous palette of color and texture. There was a lot of subtle shine. I enjoyed the robes he showed as well! If I had to pick a show to have been at it would've been this one. You can just tell from the pictures that there was such great energy! The collection had a fun rockabilly look that Amy Winehouse did so well. I love the tight fitting skirts, corset tops, and mixing of fun colors.

Maxime Simoens Couture 2012: Style.com

Maxime Simoens had a great collection. It was very futuristic! I almost felt like I was watching a fashion show in Tron. I loved the gold on black as well as the embroidery work. His collection used a lot of geometrical shapes-there were tons of mosaic like squares and sharp lines. Another aspect I loved was the simplicity of the pieces, sure they are intricate in their own right but the shapes he used made the collection seem effortlessly great! I think he is a designer that is going to set the stage for a new era in fashion.

Valentino Couture 2012: Style.com

It is no secret that I love Valentino. This collection took me off guard. Valentino, the brand, is known for high end glamour and for being boldy classical. In this collection, there was a presence of country side romanticism and the old world. There was organza, cotton, and lace mixed through out... the picture on the right is the perfect example. I also noticed a lot of high neck lines... it's like they were thinking of may be an old fairy tale when they drew up the designs. All in all, a very pretty collection.

Versace Couture 2012: Style.com

When you think Versace.. you think sexy and cutting edge. Well, this show was no different. The collection used a lot of gold metallic accents, exaggerated curvature, and a lot of va-va-voom. There was definitely a futuristic element mixed in but again we see softer textures mixed in with bold lines and shapes. It was very, very Donatella. I did adore every piece I saw. I even loved the added citrusy colors mix with delicate embroidery!!

imPress Press-On Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:05:00 +0000

When I hear the term "Press- On Manicure"... I tend to get a little nervous. So, when I opened up my Holiday Vox Box from Influenster and saw a Press On Manicure kit by imPress; I naturally was, well, nervous. I didn't know what to expect at all! Well to say the least, I'm very grateful for this product! I got sooo many compliments and it's a must for girls who have no time to run to the salon or are hard on their nails. Its a quick and easy way to keep your nails looking great! Did I mention that this product comes in 36 different colors and is under $8? Great right? The plain colors are only $5.99 and the patterns retail for $7.99!! That beats going to the salon and it literally takes less than 5 minutes to apply! Go check out all of the colors yourself at www.imPressManicure.com or visit CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, Kmart, Walgreens or Walmart to try them out!!

My imPress Manicure in Working Girl

How it works:

Make sure your nails are nice and clean. Also, buffing helps!
Try on the press-ons to match your nail sizes. I did find that they worked well for my nails but I have longer nail beds. If you have wider nail beds that are short... I'm afraid you'll either have to do some filing or opt out.
Once you have matched your nails up the press- on. Peel the clear coat on the back and press firmly!! Make sure you apply them on straight. If you want to make sure they stay on securely add nail glue!
Tada! Cute nails! To get them off, simply push up from the sides. I found some were difficult to get off.

***Secret: If you visit imPress web site, you can download a coupon and try their virtual manicure!

NYC New York Color

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:55:00 +0000

Liquid Lip ShineNude New York by NYC New York Color

As many of you know... I had the honor of receiving a Holiday Vox Box from Influenster. One of my favorite items featured in the Vox Box was a Liquid Lip Shine by NYC New York Color! I literally have worn it 10 times since it came into my possession! It seriously is great! Its gives your lips a nice translucent shine!

What I like about it:

Not thick- I love this because the last thing I want is to feel is sticky!
Shiny & Moisturizing- thanks to the fortified vitamin E
Nice smell- Always a plus!
Just enough shimmer- the pure pigments used to make the product give your lips a 3-d gloss effect.
Versatile- This is the the kind of gloss that you can take with you from day to night! Its available in 10 different shades.
Inexpensive-- its only $2.49! I can't remember the last time I spent under $10 for good lip gloss.
Easily attainable!! You can find NYC New York Color products at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and more!

About NYC New York Colors
www.newyorkcolor.com
I really like this brand I have a several nail polishes from them and an eye shadow. Their prices are amazing too! Their products range from $0.99- $4.99! This is awesome for beauty lovers on a budget. I recommend checking out their site to find more products and colors!

And the winners are...

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:58:00 +0000

The Prizes: (3) E.L.F. 100 pc eye shadow palette, (1) Urban Decay Mariposa Palette,
& (1) Lorac Bejeweled Lip gloss set

Hey Fleurettes!!
These are our lucky winners in the December Give Away!!

Crystalnolove
themisstwist
Ada T
Tatilovesyou96
Vintagejewel7

THE PRIZES!!!

1. Lorac Bejeweled Lip Gloss Set. Sooo beautiful. Includes 6 versatile glosses that can be worn day and night.

2. E.L.F. Cosmetics 100 pc Eye Shadow Palette. There are 3 of these up for grabs! The colors are gorgeous and with a palette like that you will never run out of options.

3. See #2

4. These are the beautiful eye shadows included in the Urban Decay Mariposa Eye Shadow Palette. 10 beautiful colors... that includes my favorite: mushroom

5. The UD Mariposa palette comes in a beautiful metal case with a "mariposa" or butterfly on top! I love how sturdy this palette is! Great for travels.

WHO GETS WHAT????

Well winners, there is more to this game. Email me at kimstakeon@gmail.com with the subject line: I'm a winner... give me a number 20-25. If you pick the same number as someone else, you will be notified to pick another number or will be assigned a number if there is only one number left. The prizes have already been numbered!! GOOD LUCK!!

Influenster Holiday Vox Box

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:27:00 +0000

I was soooo excited when I received my Vox Box! So much fun! I already have tried some of the products and I love them sooo much!

If you are interested in signing up for Influenster, simply go to Influenster.com and have a ball!!!

These are the goodies that came in my latest Vox Box. Reviews for each product will be posted in approximately 2-3 weeks. :)

Lara Bar in Cherry Pie-- Its yummy!

Mentos Chewing Gum- One of my favs.

Garden Botanika Eye Lash Primer

NYC Liquid Lipshine in Nude York City

Softsoap Coconut Scrub Soap

Montagne Jeunesse Dead Sea Face Mask

Impress Press On Manicure in Working Girl

How to Clean Make Up Brushes

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 +0000

Yucky, Dirty Brushes

You will need dirty brushes, a small bowl of water, baby shampoo, a paper towel, and a hand towel. I use baby shampoo because it is very gentle. You can also use olive oil or just regular shampoo.
Mix cleansing solution into the water.
Dip brush tips into bowl and press against the sides. You want to do this to get make up out of the bristles. Remember to avoid getting the ferrule... in the long run this can damage your brush.
Okay, so once you've gone through a lot of brushes your bowl may need to be dumped out. Also remember to blot your brushes on a paper towel to ensure you have the most product out.
After you are done getting product out... its time to rinse. To save water; rinse many brushes at once.
Make sure you rinse the brushes well. I separate the bristles on my bigger brushes while rinsing.
Towel dry! Make sure you take moisture off of the handle and ferrule.
Shape your brushes! This will dictate how they will look when they are dried. So if you want to make sure your pencil brush has a nice point... now is the time to ensure it.
Lay the brushes down to dry. You want to avoid keeping them upright because the moisture will go straight to the ferrule which will only diminish the lifetime of your brush. I let mine dry over night and by the next day they are ready for use!

Hope this tutorial helped!!! :)

December Give Away!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Prize #1

Hello Fleurettes!

I am so sorry that I've been neglecting my blog and channel. I wanted to do a give away to show you all that I am so thankful for your continued support. It's been a crazy couple of months but it seems like I'm just getting back the handle of things. :)

Official Rules

This give away is open to all ages and countries. Minors must have a parent/guardian give permission to receive the prize.
To be eligible to win, the participant must enter on this Youtube video, this blog post, and this facebook entry. The entry must be a comment stating what is on their wish list. Ex. "My wish list includes a dalmation, red boots, and a flat screen tv"
You can only enter once per day. That gives you a total of 63 opportunities to enter and win!!
There will be a total of 5 winners...probably more. New prizes will be revealed on random dates. So remember to keep yourself in the loop.
The contest will run from Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 until Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 11:59pm CST.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!

Getting Ready for the Holiday Season

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:48:00 +0000

OMG... this year has literally flown by. Its already well in to November and next thing you know we'll be in 2012 wondering if it's truly our last year on Earth. lol I don't know about the rest of you but, the holidays are stressful for me. Two reasons: I work in retail & I have a big family. I turn into a robot around this time and there is no coming back until about Jan. 15th. Over the years, I have learned some survival skills to get me through so, if you work in retail or just feel over loaded with holiday shopping... KEEP READING

Kim's Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide

Have a lot of things to do? MAKE A LIST. Really, it helps get you sorted. Also, think efficient. Do you need to go to Target to pick up wrapping paper? Perhaps, you can get your groceries while you are there and save on time.
Take Inventory. Whether you are at work or at home... what do you need for the holiday season? Look around and make sure you don't over spend. You could possibly have tape hiding in a closet or you may already have garland from last year.
RELAX. I know that sounds impossible but whether it be some quiet time in the car or an hour reading your favorite book... Give yourself a mental rest. If you give yourself the well deserved time to collect your self you'll be able to tackle the day! Trust me bad decisions occur when you are tired emotionally and physically.
Keep a positive attitude! If you go shopping or to work with the mind set that every thing is all wrong then, it will be. Go in with the attitude that you are going to achieve your goals and your results will be awesome. Sure, most things don't go as planned but, have the confidence to over come any un-welcomed surprises.
Eat well. I know I sound like your mother but, you should eat at least 5 times a day. You should eat breakfast + snack + lunch + snack + dinner. Also, don't forget about your water! Stay hydrated and well nourished so that you can have all the energy you need.
Don't forget what the holiday season is about. Remember, this is the time to be thankful for our blessings. So think twice before you give a sales clerk an attitude over something mundane like their line moving too slow or not having the product you like in stock. Retailers, think twice before treating people like they are just $$$, some people never make it out to your stores cause they live far away. First impressions always last.

How do you prepare for the holiday season?

Horrifying Make Up Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:20:00 +0000

To end Halloween Day I present to you the most HORRIFYING make up mistakes!!!! My lovely friend Laura agreed to be my model for this post. She's super funny and a good sport. Click here to follow her on twitter!! Way back in September, I asked via Facebook what you guys thought were the worst make up no-no's... so we took all of those comments and put them to work in 2 spectacular looks.

A. MAKE UP THAT IS TOO DARK!! People, if its not your color... DON'T WEAR IT. B. There is such a thing as TOO MUCH of a good thing. Raccoon eyes and way to much blush doesn't look good on any one!!! Remember blush is supposed to make you look more vibrant and healthy not like you are a porcelain doll. C. Dramatically lined lips. Yuck!! If you are going to use lip liner choose a shade that is only slightly darker. Trust me you don't want to look like like a clown!! Please, do not try to mimic a "chola" unless you are really a "chola".

D. Over Drawn Lips. Yes, we all want nice plump lips but there is a right and wrong way to go about this. If you over draw your lips you look more ridiculous than sexy.

E. Hot mess Eye Liner. Whether you put way too much on or wing it out at the point where it looks like stage make up just quit it.!! The purpose of eye liner is to make your lashes look fuller and to create a different shape to your eye.

Lesson of the Day: If your make up is questionable then its probably not good.

Artist of the Month: DEV

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:54:00 +0000

DEV is pretty awesome. You may know her from her hit song "In the Dark" or from the song "Like a G6" but I feel like we are going to hear much more from her! She is coming out with her debut album on Nov. 1st and so far I'm loving everything on it. Her sound can be described as techno hop. Most of her songs are perfect for a night out but she has others that are more mellow and sincere. Some people compare her to Ke$ha but she is not even close! Dev can actually sing! Lol sorry Ke$ha fans.

Official Website- DEVISHOT
Dev's Tumblr- http://devishotofficial.tumblr.com/

Videos of my 2 favorite songs by Dev: Fireball & Bass Down Low

Halloween Look: Andy Warhol Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:55:00 +0000

This is by far the most original Halloween look that I have come across. You can really do up the look by putting a frame around your face and possibly showing up with some one dressed up like Andy Warhol. I got the idea from Monroe Misfit Makeup. She is an AMAZING make up artist, one of the best in my opinion. She did an Andy Warhol painting look as Marilyn Monroe. She has toooons of other great looks on her website... really worth your while. Monroe Misfit Website <--- A Must See

What You Will Need:

Pink Face Paint or Pink Powder (I'm using Snazaroo Face Painting Kit: Rainbow)
Black Kohl Eyeliner (Avon)
Vivid Blue Eye Shadow (Coastal Scents 88 Eye Shadow Palette)
Bright Red Lipstick (NYX lipgloss in Plump Red & Cargo Lipstick in Maria)

You can always substitute colors to meet your preference, just have fun! Remember the goal is to look like a piece of pop art out of Warhol's studio. :)

Original Photo

How to:

Start with the base. I recommend using a sponge for the most efficient application. Cover all areas of your face, ears and neck except for eye sockets and lips. You are more than welcome to contour. I opted not to because I wanted to look cartoony.
Put down an eye shadow base for long lasting effects. I started with a darker blue and put eye shadow all the way up to my brows. I then went over it with a vibrant sky blue for some added dimension. Be sure to get eye shadow on the sides of your nose and give it a round look. Then, apply eye liner!! Liz Taylor's eye liner was slightly winged so I mimicked that. For an extra intense look, apply black eye liner to your water line, under eye and across the lids.
Eye Brows!!! Okay, so I went super dramatic with this. Elizabeth Taylor is known for her gorgeous dark brows so I made mine super thick and dark. Just be sure you plan out your shape well cause its really hard to go back and touch up the make up.
Last step... the lips. This is super easy. Just apply a bright red or pink lipstick and go over it with an equally bright color. :)

Halloween look: 1920's Flapper or Native American?

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:31:00 +0000

When I originally did this look... I aimed for a 1920's, silent film star make up look. When I showed my mother and my boyfriend they thought I was trying to be a Native American but that may be because of the feather I was wearing and the fact that I have tan skin... :) Either way, I hope this look inspires you to do a fun look for Halloween. Minus the blush, I think this would also be a nice, dramatic look for a night out.

*Great accessories to pair with this look: Awesome pearls, Garter, Long Cigarette, Fake Beauty Mark, and a short bob with bangs wig!

What You Need - What I Used:

Foundation - L'oreal True Match (If its slightly lighter that's better)
Powder - L'oreal True Match (The more matte the look, the better)
Eye Brow Pencil or Wax - Benefit Eye brow Zing
Black Eyeliner - kohl pencil preferred (Avon)
Super Matte Pink Blush - Coastal Scents Palette (think stage make up)
Smokey Matte Natural Eye Shadows- Devil May Wear MAC pallete (plums and deep browns)
Deep Burgundy Lipstick- Rosary by Kat Von D

How To:

Apply Foundation. Make sure that you get your skin tone as even as possible. Matte foundations are the best.
Darken Eye Brows... you don't want to make them appear fuller just more defined. So just fill in sparse areas.
Eyes! Okay so you want to do an all over color first. So, take your lightest shade and apply it all over the eye and bring it up as high as you can. Next take your deepest color and apply it all over the outer v. This is going to make it more dramatic.
Use eyeliner to line your upper lid, water line and please feel free to tight line. ;)
So, back in the 20's a defined, pointy cupid's bow and a dark lip was the trend. It may be easier for some to use a stiff lip brush to make the shape... if you are okay with direct application just take your time and be precise.

Halloween Look: Genie

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:19:00 +0000

GENIE LOOK

This look was SUPER easy to do. If you want to do something pretty that usually isn't over done... I would recommend this. I am actually thinking that I may end up doing this look for the Halloween party I'll be attending this year.

What you will need:

Mac Paint Pot - Bare Study
Geek Chic Cosmetic Eye Shadows- Little Albatross & Inevitable Betrayal or any shimmer dark blue and olive green shadow
The Body Shop Eye Shadow- 08 (Not sure if they still make this product) I would recommend any white eye shadow that has blue or green reflex in it.
Benefit High Beam Highlighter or Frosty Lip Gloss
Urban Decay Eye Liner- Ransom & Graffiti or any vibrant purple and green eye liner
Extras: You can add false lashes and glue on diamonds to the ends of eye liner for more glam.

You can do any color combination of your choice. Its strictly up to you! :) Just have fun with it.

Steps:

You can put on foundation/concealer to cover up any blemishes that you don't want any one to see. Next, apply Bare Study to your entire face. This is a great base and will stay on a very long time.
Apply the white with green reflex eye shadow on top of the Bare Study. This will add more sparkle and give your skin a fantastical look.
Apply Little Albatross eye shadow on your brows. Extend your brows farther then you normally would. You can also make them thicker for a more exotic flare.
Eyes! Take your green eye liner and apply it on your entire lid. Extend the liner down towards the bridge your nose and out past your usual wing. Then take the purple eye liner and tracer around all of the green. Be sure to get your water line and line under your eyes! You can also add your falsies and diamonds at this point.
Contouring is always a pain but it gives your face more dimension which is especially great for costume make up. I like to do a "3" on each side of my face. Get the hollows your cheeks the sides of the fore head and your jawline.
For the lips take a frost color and apply. This is going to act like a paste for the blue shadow we will dust on top. This will ensure staying power and will also make your lips look a little metallic.

Easy isn't it? By the way the turban you see in the pictures is actually some pajamas... I just wrapped it around my head and added a pin. If you'd like to make your own I would go to the fabric shop and pin away! Also, you can get some fun feathers and place a pin on top.

Artist of the Month: Best Coast

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Source: Indie Rock Cafe

Ali Koehler, Bobb Bruno, Bethany Cosentino
(Source: Indie Rock Cafe)

Besides liking the group's out right love for cats... I'm just really digging their sound. You guys know how much I love indie/retro music so when I heard Best Coast's music I instantly became a fan. The band is composed of three members: Bethany Cosentino (Vocals), Bobb Bruno (Bass), and Ali Koehler (Drums). What makes Best Coast unique is their use of low fidelity recording or lo-fi. That pretty much means that they purposely distort the sound quality of their recording to render it a more raw or retro feel. I'm also guessing that their name is all about the Pacific Coast (cause they are from CA, lol) and is a nod to their surfer sound. They are picking up a lot of steam right now especially since they released their video for "Our Deal" which was directed by Drew Barrymore and features Miranda Crosgrove, Chloe Moretz, and Tyler Posey--- link to video will be below.

The songs that I demand you check out by them are: "Our Deal" "Boyfriend" "When I'm With You" " and "Crazy For You". You can check out more of their music and videos on their OFFICIAL SITE.

Get More: MTV Supervideo, Music, Best Coast, Best Coast, Music, More Music Videos

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Look

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:33:00 +0000

To kick off the month of October I wanted to do a Halloween look. I will probably do 4 looks total so if you have any ideas please be sure to leave me a comment and hopefully I can do those looks for you! This one was really fun. I have a video below that'll show you everything.

What You Need:

Face Paint. I used a face painting kit by Snazaroo that I ordered through Amazon.com
Assortment of synthetic brushes/sponge for application.
Kohl pencil in black and white
Eyeshadow- in all colors you will be using

How to (video will be below):

Start off by painting entire face white. You can leave your eye area bare as well as your nose. Be sure to cover your mouth with white paint.
Create circles around your eyes and fill in. If you don't have black face paint that is okay. You can use an eyeliner or gel liner to fill in.
Take an eyeliner and fill in your water line. You can also try to get areas that are hard to reach with a brush.
Next, make a triangular shape on your nose. Be sure to fill in between and around your nostrils.
The mouth is my favorite part. I dont like the way mine came out but you can play around with it. Make a horizontal line across the inner portion of your lips(i used face paint but eye liner will work best. Be sure to make it thick enough to see when your mouth is closed. Bring the line out past your mouth. You can put accents on the ends like an arrow, swirl or heart. Next, make your vertical lines.
Take a white eyeliner pencil and fill in white portions of mouth. This will ensure staying power and will really emphasize the mouth.
Next, draw accents around your face. For my forehead I started out with a heart and had a spider web coming out of it. I also added dots above my eyes and swirls underneath them.
Color time! Take a color of your choice and fill in where you like. I accented the outer portions of my eye with color and put a flower on my chin.
Once you are done accenting everything go in with your eye shadow to pack in more texture and staying power.
Last step is the most important... go back and fill in any spots that look bare.

MY 100TH POST!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Source: kristencraft.wordpress.com

ONE HUNDREDTH POST!! I almost can't believe it. I want to tell you guys THANK YOU sooo much for reading my blog. I remember how excited I got when I saw that 1 person read my blog and then I remembered that it was tracking my own page views. LOL Even though the Fleurette community is small it is still very special to me and I aim to give each and every one of you a home here.

So you know how I like to celebrate things... GIVE AWAYS!! This time it is a surprise give away. This will ONLY be announced on this site. So... its secretive. You can leave a comment about absolutely ANYTHING you want along with an email. Examples: fav color, pet names, random thought, lyrics, best musical artist, etc. I will draw the winner on Oct. 1st and the prize will be revealed.

P.S. Im sorry i've been on hiatus this week. I had 5 million things to take care of and I never got around to photographing and I have two tutorials up my sleeve that I haven't gotten around to editing.

GOOD LUCK!

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 8

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Yesterday was the last day of NYFW Spring 2012 RTW. So many great shows, designers, models, make up, collections... it was great. I really wish that I could've been present for some of these shows. One day. Maybe. Looking back, if I had to pick out my favorite collection it would be Badgley Mischka's. Again, this is all based on personal taste and what simply made me feel giddy about clothing. The most memorable collections to me are Hevre Ledger by Max Azria and Narciso Rodriguez. As far as trends go, I expect to see shopping mall stores filled with clothing that have geometrical touches... whether it be print, cut outs, or stitching. I'm confident that you will also see many pant suits, chiffon, floral prints, and jewel tones mixed with metallics and natural hues.

The following are my favorite pieces that were flaunted on the catwalk on Day 8. All pictures were taken from elle.com. They have been a great source for the latest news on Fashion Week.

Calvin Klein

Naeem Khan

Ralph Lauren

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 7

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:31:00 +0000

Yesterday the cat walks in New York brought us to a couple of different places... we went on a safari with Michael Kors, back to the 50's and 60's with Anna Sui and Norma Kamali, and finally J. Mendel took us to a world of asymmetry and stripes. The highlights of each show are shown below, all pictures are from Elle.com

Anna Sui

J. Mendel

Michael Kors

Norma Kamali

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:10:00 +0000

So sorry that I skipped a day!! Today you'll be getting Day 6 & 7 and tomorrow we'll end this wonderful fashion week coverage. Day 6 was all about GLAMOUR. I know I mentioned that Diane Von Furstenberg had the best collection by far but I must say Badgley Mischka killed it!! I loooved everything they showed. I can't get enough. Vera Wang had a great show as well and I must say that Hevre Leger by Max Azria's pieces were so refreshing, unique, and sexy. I really enjoyed it. Narciso Rodriguez's collection played up the geometrics with color and texture. Here are my favorite pieces from each collection... all pics are via Elle.com

Badgley Mischka

Herve Leger by Max Azria

Narciso Rodriguez

Vera Wang

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 5

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:27:00 +0000

More gorgeous pieces on Day 5... we have the ever fun Betsey Johnson, the ultra sophisticated Carolina Herrera, Rachel Roy had elegance with asian imperial touches and Thakoon had edgy clothing. I loved all of their collections for completely different reasons. All pictures are sourced via Elle.com

Betsey Johnson

Carolina Herrera

Rachel Roy

Thakoon

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 4

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:04:00 +0000

So many great designers had shows... Diane Von Furstenberg, L.A.M.B., DKNY, Derek Lam, etc. In my opinion, Diane Von Furstenberg has one of the best collections by far. L.A.M.B.'s collection looks more like my personal style so it really spoke to me and I wanted pretty much everything the models were wearing. DKNY's pieces were very tailored but gave off a nice effortless look... which Donna Karan has a gift for. Derek Lam's collection has a lot of texture and straight lines; it really played off of the geometric trend nicely. The following pictures were all taken from Elle.com

Derek Lam

Dian Von Furstenberg

DKNY

L.A.M.B.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:50:00 +0000

Day 3 of NYFW had great variety. We have Lacoste with their signature prep look with a tad bit more edge, Jill Stuart had beautiful oranges and light materials, and Charlotte Ronson had wild child flare, and finally Vivienne Tam had fun, bold prints with feminine touches. All images available via elle.com

Charlotte Ronson

Jill Stuart

Lacoste

Vivienne Tam

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:51:00 +0000

It seems as though the geometrical touches are evident today as well. :) The highlights to me were the bold colors and mixed patterns. I loved the make up on the models for the Cynthia Rowley show... I also loved the runway itself. Luca Luca's collection was very clean and beautiful. The following pictures are of pieces that I loved the most. The Project Runway photos shown are pics of my favorite looks from each contestant. Again, all pictures are via Elle.com

Cynthia Rowley

Luca Luca

Nicole Miller

Project Runway

Joshua Mckinley

Viktor Luna

Bert Keeter

Laura Kathleen

Olivier Green

Kimberly Goldson

Anya Ayoung Chee

Bryce Black

Anthony Ryan Auld

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Kimberly) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:31:00 +0000

Looks like there is recurring theme through out all of the shows... geometrical cut outs! I love it. It seems that sexy and flowy finally meet! I must say my favorite collection was Tadashi Shoji's. It was very sophisticated yet light. Supima's pieces were absolutely stunning!! I also really enjoyed Richard Chai's "care free" collection. The following pictures are medley of my favorite looks that graced the runway today. All images unless otherwise noted are via Elle.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Cushnie et Ochs

Nicholas K

Richard Chai

Supima

All picutres of collection via vidayestilo.terra.com

Tadashi Shoji