Fashionista: Beauty Ticket.com sells......

This site is one that is new to me! But they do sell a good range of NARS products. This week they are having a Private Sale where you can get NARS products for up to 75% off! I was disappointed to find the blushes (best item from NARS) to be sold out already.... Example "Balanced Foundation" normally sells for $41 on sale for $17! Happy Shopping!!!!!


Beautyticket.com

Both Worlds: The Shoe

I was looking for a summer sandal and (among others) this one is my most favorite! You would think it was really difficult to find Large size shoes (I wear 11 or 12) but I am finding that while it takes effort they are out there. The other issue that other people have with me and my heels is that I am to tall to wear heels. Tip: Heels give you more shape and add a wiggle to your walk (in a good way if you master the craft). Are tall girls not allowed to be sexy?

Okay enough life lessons. This shoe was bought on Amazon but it is from Nine West it is currently on sale for $68 was $88. I don't know if this color is still available at Nine West but there was more variety at Amazon.

I plan on wearing them with a variety of printed skirts, dresses and (dare I say) shorts! 

The Bra

My next purchase was all set to be the Victorias Secret Bio-Fit 7way Bra. I was all geared up and ready to go when I walked in. In my head: "Well lemme just try it". It turns out that the bra was not all that I had dreamed of. It was very stable and please believe that I tried all the right moves to test its' mobility. It stayed put like no other strapless has......but when I looked at how the cup fit me it was not pleasing. I pressed in at the top while allowing my "side fat" to clutch on for dear life. Hmm. I left the store not very impressed with this magical bra. I still may buy it because of the stick-ability but it is not the end to all of my strapless problems by far!

Fashionista: The Makeover

A friend of mine is reaching a personal mile stone in her life and asked me to be a part of her transformation. I wondered why and figured that it must be because she likes my style. I feel like every woman has to make their own signature style. It can be a mixture of many different things but what works for me may not work on the next DIVA. So off I go to set up the photoshoot, pick out the makeup and design the wardrobe. I started at her closet and later decided (after raping her shoe collection) that I would start from scratch. If you are gonna do a “High Fashion” photoshoot why go with the things in your closet? Right? Well maybe not…..

The day of the shoot I begin to beat her face and she starts complaining.

Me: “don’t be a DIVA”

Her: “I wanna see!”, "This is just to MUCH!"

Of course I let her see after I was done and she complained that it did not look like her. Later after 3 of the 5 wardrobe changes were under way she began complaining about how the clothes did not fit her care free style and she needed other options.  Eventually we were able to compromise and find some more playful garments that satisfied us both.

As I am stepping into this field I am realizing the following:

·         Always check with the client before finalizing

·         Do a trial run (if there is makeup involved)

·         Get a CLEAR understanding of what the client wants ( My idea of what she wanted was skewed by what I wanted for her)

I never thought that I would enjoy playing real life doll house but it was absolutely a great experience and some of the pictures will be added to my portfolio.

Teal Semi Smokie Eye

This is an easy way to start learning how to do smokie eye looks. Some people dont know where the crease starts and stops so a good way to work around that is to start from the lashes and work up.

Products:

Ulta Teal liner

Ulta Teal/Aqua eye shadow

MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow

MAC Strada blush

MAC Lust lipglass

Physicians Formula Nude Brown

Rimmell Black eyeliner

Lash Blast mascara

Naturalista/Fashionista-Trina Turk

This is my first Designer Spotlight!!! I will be doing these from time to time as I become more and more engrossed in specific style options.

I love Trina Turk designs! It is the perfect mix of the California girl (beach bum) in me and the budding Fashion Fiend.

The Situation: I was pressed to find a strapless party dress and with my curvy shape there were only some specific options of which I decided to pass. It was one of those "well let me just try it" moments.
The Purchase: My favorite store was having an insane sale going on and the dress was normally out of my price range. But due to the economy the High End item were not selling! FTW!
The Party: A close friend had her 30th birthday in Baltimore, I was able to show off my new pride and joy.

Here I Am!

The moral of the story is... you make the dress but a good designer can really help make it LOVELY!

Fashionista- Pumps

I have recently purchased my share of pumps from various places and I need to break them in! Not so much the special shoes but the pumps I planned on wearing to work. Now I have been fine with breaking them in the good old fashion way but I wonder if there is an alternate or shorter less painful way to conquer this task. Any suggestions?

Fashionista- The LBD

A question was posed on Facebook about the Little Black Dress. This is a classic piece that is your go to for any cocktail party, date or just wanting to WOW the crowd.

The questions was,"Should the LBD be accesorized with color ei: red shoes, red belt and red jewels. Is this Haute or Not."

Fashionista says: NOT! I am in fatuation with metal accents all the way. If you were to wear a red shoe, fine, but please have mercy on the remaining items.

While I am on a rant, ladies please stop matching your eyeshadow with your outfit! It is better to go with the complimentary color. See the chart below for a clue:

It is alright to wear a yellow dress and compliment your outfit with purple/fucia shadow. Matching from head to toe is always to much on the retina.

Now thats better! The LBD is a must have to your closet but it is to be accentuated not hidden under an overabundance of colors. After all, while I LOVE the 80s, I dont want to go back there!

MUAAAHHH!

New Loves!

I began a summer relationship with a couple of things. Jewelry, Hair Products and Nail Polish! You know what they say about addictions, you never really give something up, you just replace it with something else. So while my makeup took a back seat, my love for the pretty and flashy took over.

My drawers are beginning to fill with pretty and colorful nail polish thanks to @zoya_nailpolish and my beauty partner in crime @perfecttenn. As you can tell I am on twitter and this is the perfect place to indulge with like-minded individuals who encourage (and enable) the addiction.

I was a little hesitant but I got a little advise! Now I can not wait to try out Zoya Nail Polish Matte Velvet in Black:

From @bargainprincess:

@msned12 Don't be afraid, that'll be perfect this winter! I love wearing dark nail polishes with BOLD statement rings ;)

Hmmmm! Great idea! Jewlery meets nail polish! Please stop my heart from beating! I MUST make a move quickly. Be sure to stay tuned for more of my new addict moments!

Fashionista- Day to Night

Pump your look up for the night easily here are some tricks!

1. Always carry a mini palette with at least 3 different colors. A lid color (medium), highlight color (lighter) and a crease color (darker).

2. To head out for the night just apply more of the crease color to the entire lid still focusing on the crease as the darkest application.

3. Apply more eyeliner especially to the waterline as it gives the eyes a HUGE pop!

4. Keeps the lips simple with a light gloss.

MAC Vex es- lid color
Embark e/s- crease
Ricepaper e/s- highlight

Mean Mint Green Look

Now that the summer is here, The Fashionista and Naturalista are relaxing and working on thier tans. They dont want to be bothered with TONS of makeup! This look can be worn in the day and GLAM'd out for the night with some falsies and a little more liner! Enjoy!











Mint green with light cut crease:)

mint Bobbi Brown e/s
Swimming MAC e/s
Smoke Brown Bobbi Brown e/s
Ricepaper MAC e/s
NARS Blush "Gilda"
Oyster Girl Lip Glass MAC
Noctournell e/s on lower lash

BET Awards Favorite Looks

This was the first BET Awards that I was (a little ) excited to view.

I think I really was anticipating the MJ Tribute (RIP Michael). Even before that I could not wait to see what one of my favorite makeup artists, AJ Crimson, was gonna do with the faces of Amerie, Letoya Luckett and the LOVELY Estelle. As always, he delivered here are their looks.

Estelle with a silvery/ blue glam look.

Letoya Luckett has a frosty fresh "good girl" look

Amerie is smoked out with a nude lip.

Another look that made me stop and Tweet are:

A. Keys had a complete package! Her hair, makeup and outfit were very flattering. LOVES IT!

Who is The Fashionista?

She is a totally glamorous chick with an attitude to match. She loves to have a good time, shop, and hang with the girls.

It is very important for her to look the best in every possible situation. She pays attention to style and is willing to forgo comfort as a sacrifice. Here are some questions that she answered for us.

What is your favorite thing to do?

Shop! It is so fun to shop online and I love finding deals for anything.

What is your favorite material for clothes?
I love anything that makes me feel sexy and can move with me. My curves are my focal point so anything that makes my body look lovely is the MUST have.

Favorite Shoe?
I love a peep toe heel and the classic pointy toe pump. Both are my go to shoes to feel super feminine and chic.

Favorite brand of makeup?
I have a collection of MAC products, I am starting to fall deeply in love with Make Up Forever also ULTA makes me go CrAzY!

What is your obsession?
My family, makeup (Blush and lipgloss), blackberry, TWITTER!

Hobbies?
TWITTER, makeup, volleyball, random facts, shoes, youtube, blogging

Who is the Naturalista?

What is your favorite thing to do?
My babies are my life! I want them to be happy, excited and full of love. I love to go camping, wake up in the morning to witness the morning dew on the trees. I have a love affair with the beach, more specifically, the atlantic ocean.


What is your favorite material for clothes?
Linen and terry cloth.


Favorite shoe?
Leather flip flops and black leather Timberland sandals


Favorite brand of makeup?
Nothing very complicated, Almay, Neutrogena and Physicians Formula


Going Green?
I try to do all that I can but I know there is more work to be done.

What is your obsession?
My hair, I am becoming a natural hair product junkie! i really want my hair to me well nourished.

Hobbies?
Gardening, volleyball, hair product shopping, reading, blogging and TWITTER!

Fashionista- Blue Bombshell

Here is a look that is Glammed out and topped off with falsies!
Products:
Lid- Stila Smudgepot as base(Cobalt)
MAC Blue Storm
Crease- MAC Sketch
Ulta Wisteria Lane
Waterline- denim blue liner and MAC Blue Storm
Brow highlight- MAC ricepaper
Lashes- NYC Cross Lashes
Lip- MAC Oyster Girl lipglass
Face- Highlight MAC Redhead MSF and Contour MAC So Cylon MSF

What do you think?

What a WORKOUT!

My girls and I were able to participate in a Pole dancing class at Pole La Teaz in Atlanta. We thought we would be doing this but I guess it takes a little more practice. I believe I would be in the "Rockin Body Club" if I took the class daily:)

These Girls Are Athletes

Naturalista- with a bit of Glam # 1

It is true, Naturalista tries to "Go Glam" every once in a while. If she is just doing everyday mommy stuff she will add a touch of "Glamourade". Here is the look!

The Fashionista is always disturbed by The Naturalista and the way she ignores her eyebrows but sometimes it is just to much work.

Lid- MAC Honesty

Crease- MAC Sketch

Liner- Ulta Teal Convertible Kohl

Brow Highlight- MAC Rice paper

Cheek-MAC Plum Foolery

T-Zone- MAC Redhead MSF

Lip- Smashbox Illume Lip Gloss

Fashionista goes Virtual Shopping- Forever 21

It has been a while (1998) since I have considered Forever 21 as a place to shop. I rediscovered them via the Fashionista who lives to "window shop" AND she is not partial. So my feelings on going lower-end:

1. As long as your accessories are quality you can wear anything. (jewelry, belts and bags)

2. Always wear a good pair of shoes.

3. Invest in a good coat.

4. There is no excuse for not wearing some type of mascara.....It offends the Fashionista. She also thinks everyone should wear blush (another time another post).

5. Don't plan on having the piece for a long time. There are some things that I take really good care of, I send them to the cleaners knowing that it is an investment piece that I can love forever.

This video is awesome for tips accoring to Nikel!!!!! Love Him!!!!!

So with that in mind, this is my Forever 21 shopping bag!

This dress is quite a find, the naturalista told me so. This Mixed Floral Belted Tunic is super cute $22.80 . I would remove the shiny black patent leather belt and replace with this more chic looking link-center belt in peanut butter/ brown $5.80.
I know that most of you like to match browns with browns and black with black but I do not like to follow all of the matchy-matchy rules. These shoes are HOT and set off this outfit. $26.80

Work Casual- This outfit is appropriate for work but still adds tons of personal touches. I love the round neck cardigan because it is always classic and feminine. $17.80

The belt brings the outfit together. $8.80


Even if you were to wear this outfit one time it would be worth the style. Bright colors set an outfit. It is also calmed when paired with a color like black. This yellow linen skirt is a steal. $15.80







These shoes are chic-n-funky. Closed toe to remain strictly buisness but faux crocodile print on the sides. Love Them! $28.80









Stay tuned for more virtual shopping trips! Let me know if there is a specific stores you wouild like us to virtual shop.

Good and Bad Hair

The Tyra Banks Show will be running an episode about the hair issues that women (of all races but especially black women) face pertaining to hair. It looks like it will be good here is the link!

What is Good and Bad Hair?

SO I was able to watch a segment of the show via www.worldstarhiphop.com. I know that this is such a dissected subject but all I can say is WOW! I can not believe that a woman would give her baby a perm at 3 years old. I am sorry I would rather just loc her hair and never comb it again. This makes the naturalista so sad!!!!!!!

Fashionista goes Virtual Shopping- Urban Outfitters

I am by no means rolling in dough so I have recently taken up shopping online and creating my wish list. The target store for this post is Urban Outfitters!

The store has great deals and appeals to both my Fashionista and Naturalista styles. Here are some things that I "bought".

This jump suit, Ecote Strapless Smocked Onesie is very fun and great with heals or flip flops. almost a steal at 58$ Check it out!

Love Burst Sheer V Neck Tee add sex appeal to a regular everyday t-shirt. The shirt has a "worn" look that really appeals to my earth goddess. $24

Nothing sets off an outfit but a pair of cute kicks... Seychelles Proper Etiquette Platform. These go well with all types of outfits especially shorts and skirts. $89

Wow that was fun and I didn't even spend any money!