Sunday, June 29, 2014

Pin-Up Makeup Tutorials

Okay. Confession time. I know very little when it comes to makeup. I know enough to get by and I'd like to believe I know enough to not look ridiculous. However, there is one look I've mastered and it'll come as no surprise to you, I'm sure ;)

Here's the tutorial I used to perfect the pin-up look! Enjoy!!!

Daytime Pin-Up Look




Nighttime Pin-Up Look




For more tutorials, check out ModCloth's YouTube channel HERE!


Furthermore, what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't share some of my favorite makeup hacks with you! Courtesy of Buzzfeed...

Eyes

Follow this simple tutorial to turn any ordinary eyeliner pencil into a rich gel eyeliner.


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Now, some tricks for creating that point! Try creating an outline first using your eyeliner pencil and then fill it in. This technique is good for someone with a steady hand, but if you've never tried this look before, you might want to start with the tutorial below.








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Moving on... Want to create longer, thicker eyelashes? Straight from the Buzzfeed article where I discovered these hacks and which I will share at the end of this post, "Between applying each coat of mascara, dip a Q-tip in baby powder and run across your lashes, focusing on the tips. The second coat will attach to the powder for a longer, fuller look."


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Use a business card or old credit card to pull up your eyelid so you can apply mascara right at the roots.










To make your eyes just a little brighter...


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I also apply shimmery white eyeshadow to the corners of my nose and to the insides of my eyebrows at the very top of my nose. My skin is fairly red in those areas even after applying foundation and concealer and I find the shadow helps conceal the redness while also making my features appear brighter.


Lips

To set your lipstick so it lasts all day, after lipstick has been applied, take a two-ply tissue and pull the two halves apart. Then place the tissue over your lips and lightly dust translucent powder over the tissue.


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You can also make your lips look shimmery and POP by applying frosted eyeshadow to your lips using your finger.


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For more amazing can't-live-without beauty hacks, check out this article on Buzzfeed.com!






Thursday, June 5, 2014

Retro Play of the Week: "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones

I've been very very busy lately, but I promise it'll get better soon and then I can post more! Yay!!! As always, here's the Retro Play of the Week!

A few days ago, I watched this absolutely amazing documentary on Netflix called "20 Feet from Stardom" about the world of backup vocalists. It's so cool to see the faces behind the iconic backup voices that we so often take for granted, one of them being Merry Clayton, the female singer in this Rolling Stone hit. Sure, the song would've been good without Clayton's killer vocals, but with it, it's inarguably phenomenal. Learn more about Merry Clayton HERE!








And here's the trailer for that documentary. I highly recommend it!!!