Random thoughts of a make up obsessed blogger

As i was cleaning off my make up tonight i started thinking about how much a REALLY am OBSESSED with make up. Its almost crazy, while the make up was coming off my face i was thinking about how i was going to wear it tomorrow..if i was going to change my foundation routine, if i should toss colors i never use.

I thought about it so much that i actually almost put make up back on just to see how it would look if i tried some new colors together.

Crazy i know...but my love of make up runs DEEP, im not exactly sure when it started but i know this is a love affair that will last a life time. Lipstick, eye shadow, lip liner and blush. Foundation, concealer, powder *sigh* i love it so much!! (You see what i did there? It was like a little jingle)

Anywho, i do have some words of wisdom for all my make up lovers out there, there is a point where it all needs to stop...or at least a point where you should cut back on buying. 

I have seen far to many of my fellow make up obsessed friends knee deep (no really) in unopened eye shadow boxes or foundation....or even worse having so many products that you dont know what to use so you just go with the same thing everyday.

My advice is:

-Before you go shopping, look over what you already have. If you have to much of something (foundation) ask yourself. "Do i really need more"? "How often will i use it?" "Am i willing to throw out the old to make room for the new?"

-Make a list of what you NEED (eye shadow colors, primer, ect) before you leave and try to stick to that and only that.

-To save money, search for dupes (less expensive make up lines that make almost identical copy's of the higher end brands) like NYX has a lot of dupes that match M.A.C

and last but not least.....

if you not already addicted....DONT get addicted...it can really empty your pockets lol

Being fly on a budget

I know far to well that everyone doest have a Kim Kardashian budget and that everybody may not have someone in their life that they can look up to for style inspiration.

SO

I put together this quick outfit of the day video for you ladies to help you along the way and show three things

1) Price has nothing to do with style, you can find the most amazing things on the sale rack or in a thrift store
2) Inspiration can come from anywhere
3) If it dont fit, alter that shit!!

All of the pieces im wearing in this video came from the sale rack or the salvation army
-The off the shoulder sweater (which i cut myself) was 2.45 from the salvation army
-The Gap Jean Jacket (i cut the sleeves off) was 3.00 from the salvation army
-The skinny jeans were on sale at target for about 9.00
-The Chinese laundry shoes were from Marshalls and were on sale for about 25.00

The inspiration for this outfit came from watching uglyfaceofbeauty on youtube. I love her style =)

I hope this helps you ladies expand the list of stores you'll shop at and your ideas of style.

My Pin up Journey- Be bold

Lately i have been VERY into the whole pin up girl look and for the past few days i have been trying out different variations of the look that could work as one of my signature styles.

But things were lacking a little, i was never bold enough to go all the way. Mostly i was afraid of the red lip. Now maybe its because red is such a bold color and contrary to popular belief im not that bold. Or it could have been because i have very pronounced facial features (large eyes, a big nose and full lips) and i felt like putting bright red lipstick on my face would just be over kill. I dont know...whatever it was i was SCARED.

Until today, i woke up in a good mood and decided today would be the day that i would finally crack open that Revlon "Red Velvet" Color Stay Lipstick....and ladies it was the BEST choice i could have ever made. I got so many compliments on my look it was amazing and i felt beautiful!

So if any of you ladies out there want to try something new....my fashion tip of the day is: Be bold and take chances, if you want to try something just do it!

Below are pictures and descriptions of my 3 day pin up journey, i hope your inspired =)


Day 1: Pin up in training

On day one i was a little nervous about the whole look...i wanted to play it safe

-My hair is pin curled and held up with bobby pins
-I have a black bandanna tied around my head separating the back of my hair and my bangs
-I have feather earrings to add a sweet feel to the look
-My make up consisted of very light neutrals
-I wore a white see through button up a white cami, black shorts and black wedges (full outfit look to come)


Day 2: Rocker pin up

With the success of day one i figured i would kick it up a notch on day two and bring the pin up girl into the modern day
-I let my down from the pin curls and it came out full and bouncy so i was very happy
-The black bandanna is again a STAPLE in this look so i threw it on again to hold my hair back
-You cant see much of my jewelry here but its all very rockerish cross earrings, cross rings and bulky necklaces
-My eye make up consisted of shades of pink going from light to dark on my eyes and winged eye liner
-I wore a pink button up shirt tucked into a high waisted stripe shirt and threw on a cut off jean jacket to add edge and paired the look with army boots (not shown)

Day 3: Shes a pin up girl

FINALLY A RED LIP!

-I brushed my hair out a bit so the curls would not be as defined

-The bandanna again had to make an appearance

-My eye make up is non existent i just have a winged eye liner and a very faint coral color on the base of my lid

-The only jewelery i put on was earrings and they are stud pearls with a gold trim

-I finally put on the red lipstick =)

-I wore a black long sleeve tee shirt with a grey hoodie over it and the same jean jacket from the day before, regular jeans and black flats

-I wore the glasses as an accessory but took them off mid day 

Say it aint so!

Sometimes it does not pay to be an American...and right now for sneaker heads this is one of those times. A new website called Jordan Tokyo 23 will start releasing Jordan designs but will be focusing ONLY on the Japanese market.

We're talking special colorways and exclusives that  will ONLY be available in Japan.

For sites grand opening they will release a limited edition color way of the Air Jordan V

Wondering just how limited these shoes are?  Starting today April 29th and going until Sunday, May 1st Nike Harajuku will hold in store raffles with a limit of one ticket per customer.

Oh and for all the USA hopefuls.....maybe ebay but be prepared to pay ....out the ass

This is the year of the rabbit

Maybe its because my favorite Jordans are VI's and VII's ...maybe its because the special edition box will be released state side....or maybe its just because this shoe is DOPE.

Whatever it is the Air Jordan VII Retro "Year of the Rabbit" has me more excited about its release then any shoe has had me in a while. Hitting select retailers like Rock Paper Scissors in Seattle, Washington on May 7th 2011 ill be doing everything i can to get my hands on these and that damn box.

DMV Stand up and support your own

F.U.N.K Clothing started by Le'Roy Evans in Baltimore Maryland is quickly gaining popularity in the DMV.  With innovative, original F.U.N.K.Y designs in eye catching color ways made to match some of your favorite tennis F.U.N.K Clothing is a sneaker heads dream.

Creator Le'Roy Evans

This summer don't fake the F.U.N.K go pick yourself up a exclusive tee, crew neck or hoodie, each run is limited and just like Jordans, their not coming back till their retro!

To find out more information and to place an order check out the facebook and follow them on twitter

Msairmaxnheels in F.U.N.K Clothing

F.U.N.K Clothing "South Beach" Color way

F.U.N.K Clothing at the baltimore sneaker show

Annual Baltimore Sneaker Show

On Saturday April 23 the second installment of the Annual Baltimore Sneaker Show which was created and hosted by Dino (@dino410 ), a local sneaker guru and Baltimore native took place at The Vanguard Art Society and was .

The ABSS was originally created to be a platform for sneaker fanatics in the DMV to display their shoe collection and compete in a “best collection contest”. This year gaining the support of local and national names such as DTLR (Downtown locker room), F.U.N.K Clothing (owned by Baltimore native Le'Roy Evans) and NIKE the ABSS blossomed from its humble beginnings into an all out fashion and hip hop event.

Selling out in ticket sales twice, exclusive shoes on display, and housing an impromptu cypher of Baltimore artist this years ABSS was a once in a life time event.

When Le'Roy Evans owner of F.U.N.K Clothing was asked to sum up the sneaker show, he replied with one word “…….EPIC”

And there you have it, the ABSS is bringing positivity and shine to the area and is quickly becoming a staple in the Baltimore Fashion community. If you missed it you’ll just have to wait till next year but here are some clips to hold you over.

PROMO'S:

All Promo's shot by Le'Roy Evans owner of F.U.N.K clothing. Follow him on twitter @L7oser

Duce

Ronnie

Dre

FOOTAGE FROM THE EVENT:

Overview

Winners

Bring on the bright

Spring  is quickly here and bright lips are IN…IN…IN!!!! And the color that is showing up on lips all across the map is orange. I have to admit even i was in the MAC store yesterday checking out an orange lipstick =)

You can play it soft or super bold whatever works for you but remember…

The pigs have it

Every Pig Has Her Day

Seems like a little star power will get you anywhere.

In the new Muppets movie set to take theaters Thanksgiving 2011 Miss Piggy will be holding the position of French Vogues chief editor!

We are not exactly sure of the plot in full but if it involves Miss Piggy being the French Vogue editor you can be sure our butts will be glued to the theater seats!

Plus….who doesnt love the muppets =)