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Red lipstick, all on the paper

Never been the type to wear red lipstick.  I'm starting to play around with make up a lot more though and actually becoming more comfortable with colors outside of nude on my lips.  Currently wearing Maybelline's Roseberry (featured in my previous post).  I ordered this color off of allcosmeticswholesale about 6 mos ago and just wore it for the first time a couple weeks ago (story of all my make up).
Don't mind the distressed brows & lack of combed hair.  I only have enough time for one pampering a day!

P.S. The brown highlights were short lived.  Back to the dark side after a 2 week trial run.

Chi-town Adventures

Surprised one of my best friends in Chicago for her birthday!

Traveling is always somewhat of a barricade for all women, but this time I think I did pretty well! 

Documented my necessities for my traveling adventures. 

For the face: BareMinerals face primer, Revlon PhotoReady concealer, Mac studio pressed powder, Elf Eyebrow Kit applied with Sigma E65 brush (my fav!)

Face pt 2: Elf Blush in Pink Passion, Mac Supernova blush from Heavenly collection (love!) Sonia Kashuk bronzer, Sigma F40 brush.

For the eyes: Sigma Paris palette (LOVE the blushes included!), Naked2 Palette (ABSOLUTE FAV), Nyx Nude kit (great alternative to Naked palette when traveling), ELF liquid liner, Loreal voluminous mascara, falsies (ebay).

Must-haves: Face moisturizer, Dark-tone adhesive (highly recommended!), Revlon tweezers & eyelash curler

Fav lip products: Revlon Lip Butter in Cupcake, Revlon Nude Attitude, Maybelline Roseberry, Revlon Pink Pout

Gold Accessories: H&M necklace, F21 spiked bracelet, Gold ring (from some store in Boston), MK Watch

Asos heels, Ninewest sandals.

Marshalls Pink Blazer (saw a dupe on SincerelyJules & fell in love!), snake print jeans Macys, F21 tee

FAVORITE UniQlo sweater (I wear this every day & Fall will see the endless wear of this!) & faux leather F21 vest (love pairing this with everything).

Ribbed F21 tank, Material Girl faux leather shorts

Sleeveless skull tank Marshalls, H&M pleated faux leather skirt

(faux leather obsession much?)

The Windy City surely stays windy all year long.  Glad I brought warmer attire!

Chicago was a blast!  Photos to be posted soon :)

Babysitters Club

Tshirt & skirt // Forever 21

My standard go to outfit of the summer: a signature maxi & casual tee.  It makes running around for 2 year olds much easier.  

I've come  up with the self proclamation that I'm a hipster thug by fashion nature.  I anticipate that it's going to be a movement, so get on the bandwagon while you can.

XO.  

OOTD: Sneaks n' Skulls

Forever 21 tee & studded vest | W-d.net Skull scarf | Michael Kors watch (gifted) | Supras $6, vintage :) 

Ever since I spotted these babies for $6 at the thrift store a few months ago, I've been dying for them to make their premiere.  As if reading my mind, a childhood friend called me over on a beautiful cool day to have some tea and alas, their time to shine was birthed!

I'm honestly ready for Fall to get here with its' cooler weather so I can bask in layers of clothing & showcase my collection of kicks.   

Hope my readers are enjoying the last days of summer!  Thanks for checking in.

Xo.

Girl Crush

I often feel I am moreso a gay man than a straight woman.  My list of girl crushes (which exceed my list of boy crushes) range from the sweet teen face of Selena Gomez to the sexy soultry face of Kate Beckinsale.  The newest addition is the power of Rita Ora.  Everything about this girl has "MY TYPE" written all over it.  She sings R&B/Pop music, she's signed with ROC Nation, & she has an eclectic urban-chic style to her which I ADOREEEE!!!!  I want to BE HER. 

P.S. Just wrapped up a photoshoot with the team this past week.  Photos to be leaked soon. 

DIY

I've been in a bit of a DIY Mania lately.  The result has been the ruins of many clothing items; all which were in order to be disposed of anyway (whew!) but I managed to transform some debilitated items to desirable duds again!  View my latest creation: a cut off Nike tank.  Perfect for this hot, dry weather we're currently experiencing.