Fashion inspirations:
To say that it was a black and gray month is an understatement.
Jason Wu- ready to wear- fall 2015
Martin Grant Pre-Fall 2015
Martin Grant Pre-Fall 2015
Perfume:
Chanel No 19, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose
Makeup inspirations:
Nars makeup by Robin Black from Beauty is Boring .
Pattie Boyd, 60's style muse. She had great eye makeup.
Hair care:
Shampoo every few days with Neutrogena clarifying shampoo & deep condition with Phytojoba mask. I usually apply some kind of wrap and use a dryer to intensify the treatment. Dove dry shampoo extends my style for days.
Skin care: (anything new)
This month I was very interested in alternative and healthy skin care.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
Aura Cacia Restoring Rosehip Oil w/ vitamin e, mixed with Aura Cacia essential oils in Clary Sage, Rose, Lavender, or Sandalwood. Just a drop or two.
Aromatherapy can beat the winter blues.
Body:
Dr. Bronner's Fresh Pressed Virgin Coconut oil
To prevent dry hands I exfoliate with a mix of sugar, jojoba oil, and honey. Then I rinse and put on a rich hand cream. My current favorites are The Body Shop Wild Rose, and the Almond scent too.
Primer:
Josie Maran Argan Oil Light, Simple Replenishing Moisturizer
Foundation:
L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte
Clarins Extra Comfort
Concealer:
Maybelline Master Conceal, Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer for extra brightness.
Blusher:
Stila Convertible Color in Poppy & Rose
Highlighter:
MAC Vanilla pigment, Boots High Lights lotion under foundation.
Eyeshadows:
Tarte Tartelette palette, Viseart 01 matte neutral palette, Byterry Ombre Blackstar in Mercure and Black Pearl.
Brows:
Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Taupe (brushed out until it's barely there)
Eyeliners:
Maybelline Eye Studio gel in Blackest Black
Mascara:
L'Oreal Miss Manga 'Punky'
It's similar to Chanel Le Volume de Chanel.
Lipstick:
Clinique Different lipstick in Tenderheart, Bite Beauty Butter Cream lipstick in Pecan, Rosewood, etc. All of them.
Lip balm:
NUXE Reve de Miel
Nail Colour/products:
Smith & Cult is the modern version of Hard Candy.
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Vegas Post Apocalyptic $18
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Lovers Creep $18