Back To School Makeup & Fashion

It's the end of Summer and school is back in session. Boo is what many kids and young adults are thinking but I think yay because that means a chance to debut a new look. This tutorial will show that even in school you can be fashionable without being over the top. Today's model will be Kimi.
Makeup:

The makeup I kept very simple and clean but incorporated some fun Fall trends like metallics and purple.

Final Look w/Lip Stain (A little dark for school)

Final Look w/A Light Pink Gloss (Much Better for School)

Makeup Products Used:
La Mer Fluid Protectant SPF 30
Laneige Duo Eye Complex (Day)
Revlon Cream Shadow Shells - Peach
Coastal Scents 88 Palette - Metallic Brown
Nars Palette Day & Night - Abyssinia
Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Liner - 19L
Coastal Scents 88 Palette - Metallic Purple
Maybelline Full N' Soft - Dark Brown (Waterproof)
Faerie Organic Makeup Foundation - Medium - Loving this makeup & you can get a sample to test it out before you buy!
Anastasia Brow Powder - Brunette
Anastasia Brow Gel - Clear
MAC Blush - Springsheen
Faerie Organic Makeup Skin Veil
Covergirl Outlast Lip Stain - 425
Eco Brush 6 piece set - Very good brushes at a very reasonable price. I got the set w/bag at CVS for $10.50!
MAC Stiple Brush


Fashion:
The clothing I wanted to use pieces that are very comfortable to wear but still fun. Of course I had to use Jeggings and Motorcycle jeans because one of the big Fall trends is jeans in different varieties. For the first look I paired the dark wash jeggings with a loose fitting raspberry tank top, black tube top, wide black belt, grey cardigan, low heel black booties and gold accessories. Keep the heels very low for school. You are going to be doing a lot of walking around and 5"-6" stilletos are not the smartest choice. The cardigan is great transition piece for summer to fall because it is not too heavy but still offers protection if the day gets a little chilly. As for the accessories again keep it simple. I layered to two small gold necklaces with gold hoop earrings and Kimi is wearing her own bracelet.

This look is very soft & feminine

Tanks by Alloy
Lip Stain by Ulta

If you like the look click on the items above and it'll direct you to the websites that have similar items to what Kimi is wearing. All of the items are very reasonably priced for any bargainista.

For the second look, I went with a little more edge. I paired the motorcycle jeans with a fitted white tank top, pinstripe vest and the same black booties and gold accessories. I loved the motorcycle jeans because they fit like a dream and provide a little edge to your wardrobe while not getting too crazy. Plus the contrast of the white with dark gives an illusion of the smaller waist and hips.

This look was Kimi's favorite for the day :)

Flats by Charlotte Russe

Makeup Inspiration - Rihanna Love The Way You Lie

I love the makeup look Rihanna is rocking in Eminem's new video for "Love The Way You Lie". It's a smokey purple eye, light pink cheeks and lips. Purple is the in color for Fall and compliments almost eye color. Below are the steps and products I used to achieve this look:

Products:

1. Smashbox's Photofinish Primer (sensitive), MAC 191 Brush, MAC's Fast Fixx for Eyes. 

2. Revlon Creme Shadow 740 Seashells 11 (taupe), MAC 242 Brush

3. MAC Eye Shadow in Graphology (matte). MAC 239 Brush, MAC 224 Brush

4. Too Faced Soft & Sexy Shadow Collection (lap dance). MAC 224 Brush

5. MAC Eye Shadow in Vanilla (matte), MAC 224 Brush

6. Stilla's Eye Liner in Black

7. Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base (Warm Sienna), Jane Iredale Handi Brush, Jane Iredale S2O Spray

8. MAC 265 brush

9. Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler, Diorshow Waterproof Mascara (090)

10.  Anastasia's Brow Powder in Brunette, Anastasia's Brow Clear Gel

11.  Tarte Blush in Hibiscus, Too Faced Naked Eye Collection (Pink Cheeks), MAC 188 Brush, Laneige Sliding Pack Powder

12. Maybelline Lipstick in Pink Sand (005), Etude House Juicy Pop Tube (12)

Steps:

1. Prime face and eyes using a flat foundation brush or if you don't have a brush you can use hands. Just make sure they are clean. 

2. Using a flat stiff eye shadow brush place a taupe cream shadow from the lid to just below your brow bone. Use your finger to blend the color.

3.  Then take a short eye shader brush and place a matte dark purple on your lids to just above your eye's natural crease. Becareful to tap off any excess from your brush before placing it on your eye lids. You don't want excess shadow falling below your eye or on your cheeks. When placing the shadow make sure to pack it on and create an angled shape at your outer corner. Take a blending brush and blend the line. Becareful not to over blend the line out. 

4. Now blend a light metallic purple color from the inside corner of your eye to the center of your eye ball. You want to high light the inner corners in order to make your eyes pop. 

5. Once you've blended the colors take a flesh tone matte color and high light the area under your eye brow. You can also use this color to help blend the purple if you are having trouble softening the edges. Brush off any excess shadow from under the eye or on top with a big powder brush. If you do have some smudges just dip a Q-tip into some eye make up remover and gently remove the unwanted portions.

6. Take a black eye liner pencil and gently line your upper water line. This is known as tight lining. It helps to create a defined lash line.

7. At this point I like to apply foundation. Use a matte foundation. In my case I used mineral compact foundation and I applied with a flat handi brush. Make sure to blend your foundation from your jawline down your neck. You don't want it to look. streaky. Conceal any acne or discolorations. I actually prefer to use a concentrated application of my foundation to conceal my imperfections. I shot my concealer brush with Jane Iredale's D2O spray. I then load up my brush with the foundation, pat it on the problem area and blend out the edges. Once I am done concealing I mist my face with the D2O spray to help set the foundation.

8. Going back to the eyes, line the lower water line with the same black pencil. Then just under the lower lash line, line it with the same matte purple eyeshadow. Use a thin angled brush. Then take the same light purple metallic shadow and line the inner corners of your lower lash and water line. 

9. Curl your lashes and apply 2 coats of a black volumizing mascara. Be sure to fan the lashes out on the outside corners of your eyes. I didn't get a chance to add false eye lashes but it is essential to the look. In the video Rihanna's lashes are very full, long and curly at the ends. 

10. Take a angled brow brush and blend in your brow powder. Your brow color should be a 2 to 3 times lighter than your hair color. I like to start blending the color at the midway point and work my out. This helps to create an even application. Once your finished with placing your brow powder set your brows with a clear brow gel.

11. Now for blush, apply a light matte rosey pink color to the apple of your cheeks with a blush brush. You want to just give a hint of color since the main focus of this look are the eyes. Take an iredescent blush and place on the high points of your cheeks. You want to bring them out and give a little glow to your matte skin.  Once my blush is done I like to just dust my face really quick with a powder. This will help to set the foundation and if you feel your blush is to intense this will help to bring the intensity down.

12. Top of the look with a light pink lipstick and gloss.

The flash drowned out the color. Still trying to work out the technical kinks. :)

I used the makeup to compliment my casual dinner outfit.

Top - Forever 21 ($17.99)

Shorts - Mossimo ($19.99)

Shoes - Style & Co (on sale $20.00)

Clutch - Express

Bracelet - Forever 21

Earrings - Club Codi

Rings - Kay Jewelers

Fashion Obsession - BCBG's Color Block Dress

I am in love....no in fact, I am actually obsessed with this dress. I tried it on at the BCBG store in Ala Moana and since then my fashion mind has not been the same. It has become consumed with thoughts of this dress and oh how wonderful we would be together. At first, I didn't think it would like me because of my figure flaws but it accepted me...no better, it welcomed me and made my body look hot. This dress is a work of genius with the looks of Venus. The color blocking pattern and material will give anyone a great slimming effect. The varying shades of blue are so money with my fair skin. It's oh so sexy without showing a lot of skin. But alas like all great passionate romances it couldn't last forever and drama ensued. Just as I was about to take the relationship to the next level (i.e. purchase the baby), I looked down and saw the price tag. Yikes,  $248.00! I may be a fashionista but I am also an economic realist. That one little yet significant flaw shook me out of my drunken love haze and tearfully in my heart I had to place it back on the rack. Although we never made it out of the store together, I still can dream that one day we will be together again. And in my dream I would style it with some sexy nude pumps, funky silver and black jewelry and top it off with a ruffle studded clutch....Ahh the perfect clubbing outfit. Dream baby dream.

Pumps by Dolce Vita
Clutches by Steve Madden