New Hair!

Hey guys and dolls!

Here's a super quick post to update you because...

...I cut all of my hair off!

So far I'm loving it!
Until next time...
xoxo
Kendra

A Little Inspiration

Hey Guys and Dolls!

I saw this quote on facebook posted by the fantastically etherial Kerli (a very inspiring singer and fashion icon for those of you who haven't heard of her) and have since decided to live my life by it:

 Live out of your imagination, not your history."
-Stephen R. Covey

I'm back!

I return again to this blog of mine... after a painful stretch of time without a decent camera :(

Fairy Inspired Make Up Look

Hey Guys and Dolls!

Today I bring you a magical, mystical, fun fairy inspired makeup look. This is perfect to wear while flitting around your flower garden, casting magic spells, or just on one of those days you need an extra dose of fantasy.

To complete the fairy transformation we will be using:

Revlon lipstick number 668 Primrose, NYX eye shadow in the color Spring Flower, NYX eye shadow in White, Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on eye pencil in Yeyo, NYX lip liner in 848 Flower, EcoTools eyeliner brush, eye shadow sponge, Urban Decay eye shadow in Ecstasy, and Sephora eye shadow in Armelle number 32.

I know this seems like a lot more products than my last tutorial, but no worries, the steps are very simple. If you would like to substitute your own products you will need: a baby pink lip liner and lipstick, candy pink eye shadow, white eye shadow, white eye liner pencil, bright purple/lavender eye shadow, and a softer purple/lavender eye shadow.

Start off by applying the Urban Decay eye shadow to your eyelid.

Next, apply the softer purple eye shadow to the hollow between your eyelid and the bottom of your brow bone. I find this step easiest with a crease brush or my fingertip. If I am using my fingers as I did today, I simply use my brow bone as a guide. You can play around with this step a little and find out what best suits your eye shape. If you don't do it perfectly at first don't get discouraged. It may take some practice but this works in many different make up looks so it is worth learning!

Apologies if this step is hard to see from my picture, but the look works best if the color is faint.

Now, highlight the remaining area between your soft purple shadow and your eyebrow with the white eye shadow. This softens and blends the colors, as well as giving it a bit of an ethereal quality, which I think works well for fairies.

Lastly for your eyes, line under them with your pink eye shadow. You can certainly use an eye pencil if you have one in this color, I only use shadow as a personal preference. The purpose of the pink is to warm the overall look. I find the look too sharp (if that makes sense) once the whites are used. Also, I strongly suggest using a primer or base if you are lining your eyes with shadow, otherwise it will not stay on very long.

For a little shimmery pixieness, apply the white eyeliner to the inner corners of both of your eyes, blending them with the white shadow on top and the pink underneath.

I like to use a pink lipstick because like the pink eye shadow it will make the colors warmer. Lip liners are very useful in keeping your lipstick on and ensuring it doesn't bleed.

Here is the finished look:

Note: I have naturally rosy cheeks but if you are a bit paler a soft pink blush would compliment this look nicely.

If you are going for a full fairy look I would recommend a wispy romantic hairstyle, some silver shimmer, and of course a set of wings! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Have fun with it!

xoxo

-Kendra

Bluebird Inspired Make-Up Look

Hey Guys and Dolls!

One of my hugest passions is makeup, I consider it an artistic medium and love creating new looks to express myself. I thought that I would share my love of make-up with all of you today with a look inspired by bluebirds. It is a somewhat dramatic look so if you, unlike me, aren't used to wearing bold eye shadow on a daily basis, you may want to just walk around your house with it until you feel comfortable. Maybe this look would even work for a night out. However you decide to wear it, I hope you enjoy!

Here are the items we will be using today:

Crease brush and eyeliner brush by EcoTools, eye shadow sponge, NYX eye shadow palette, and Sephora eye shadow in the color 'My favorite jeans'

Of course you are welcome to substitute colors and tools with any brands you like as long as you have a white and royal blue eye shadow, you will be fine. Also you absolutely do not NEED to use the brushes. If you want, use your fingertips for easy blending.

I also recommend using an eye shadow primer for any heavy or dramatic looks. They are a little on the expensive side if you are used to buying drugstore makeup, but totally worth the investment in my opinion. It lasts a long time and will ensure your eye shadow sticks all day and make your shadows more pigmented. Mine is the Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Start off by covering your entire eye with white eye shadow. I used the eye shadow sponge for this but again if you find it easier just use your fingertips.

Notice how I angled mine at a slight point when it reached my cheekbone.

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Next, pat the blue eye shadow in a concentrated spot at the center of your eyelid and blend it out a little (so that the color is a much lighter blue) toward the inner corner and under your eye slightly. If the eye shadow is still dark after you have blended it to those areas, just use a little more white shadow to soften it.

Finally, line under your eye with the blue eye shadow, being careful not to go over the light blue area you created in the last step. I used the eyeliner brush for this step and I would definitely recommend finding a small brush or pointed eye shadow sponge so you get a nice precise line. Here is your completed eye:

To finish off this look I added some nude lipstick. A good rule of thumb: if one section of your make-up is bold, the rest should be neutral.

I hope this tutorial was helpful for you and even if you don't try this look, that it inspired you to make one of your own. I had so much fun creating this look and I would love to do more in the future.

xoxo

Kendra

Springtime Outfit



The picture is about a year old but this dress is still one of my favorite items in my closet!