Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

I tried it- the boyfriend shirt




I love the trend of stealing your boyfriend's (or husband's in my case) clothes- I think it looks so easy and casual, and not like you are trying too hard. Almost as though you just woke up late, needed to find some clothes quick and run out the door.

I had such a morning last week, and figured it was as good a time as any to try the trend.

Here is how it turned out:




Now here is my train of thought for the look: I like how Rhianna tucks hers into skinny jeans or shorts. However, I can't wear shorts to work- it just wouldn't be appropriate- and when wearing something loose on top I try to keep things tight or form fitting on the bottom, and vice versa. It is all about proportions and balance for me, especially since I am only 5' (and a 1/4 inch) tall!

So I wore mine with leggings. But then I belted the shirt so it wouldn't look like a tent. I wore flats because I thought heels might hint at the first time this kind of look was around- the 90s- and I wanted it look more up to date. My husband suggested heels would help with the proportions though, so I am going to play around with that more next time...

I am also going to play around with the accessories/jewelry. I only wore stud earrings, my watch, and my wedding rings. I want to layer on more, as Rhianna did here.



I wanted to do a makeup look that was similar to Rhianna's- very simple and light- except for those bright red lips. The lip color here, in case you are interested in trying it out, is Nars Bloodwork. Next time, I think I am going to try a more defined and matte lip.

I got one compliment on the outfit at work, but tons more on the lip color!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Sephora Beauty Insider

I love Sephora. Whenever I am at the mall, I have to stop in there and play with the makeup- it's like being a kid again! I love all the crazy colors, the witty names for the products, the samples, the wall of perfume, the "free" gift once you accumulate enough points.... Of course, you don't earn points unless you are a Beauty Insider. And of course, buy stuff.

But being a Beauty Insider has another perk, in my mind at least. When I can't get to the mall to go in there and play with makeup, I at least get the emails about what they have in terms of the latest and greatest. It is like virtual "window shopping."

I just received the Beauty Insider email now, and it has a lot to tempt!






Is it just me or does the Cargo Lash Activator claim to GROW your lashes???? And how many of you have been using the Clarisonic brush for eons now and swear by it? Or do you want it as much as me? And that Lorac lipstick- the perfect summer shade of coral- not too pink, not too orange, and light enough to be sheer. Aahh Sephora.... I can't have everything, but I can dream!