FASHION FRENZY FRIDAY: Tumblr Inspired Fashion

hello all :)
I have not done a #FFF in a while! I am back full force in blogging now! So I have been really inspired by demin, shoes and jeffrey campbell lately. So that is pretty much all thanks to tumblr. (http://ladygagaobsessed.tumblr.com) These trends are not only showing up in the internet, but also almost everywhere. sorry this is just a quick post, but I hope it satisfies your fashion fix for now :)

t5 by holladall featuring flip shades

t4 by holladall featuring a black clutch handbag

t3 by holladall featuring silver bangles

t2 by holladall featuring givenchy jewelry

t1 by holladall featuring oversized round sunglasses

MAKEUP MONDAY: Summer Proof your Makeup

Hello all! So this is going to just be a quick post on how to summer proof your makeup!

Some things you definitely need to keep your makeup on through the hot and humid weather:

• long wearing primer, even if you are just going out for a few hours, the long wearing ingredients can help make it last through sweat and humidity
• I like Smashbox's primers, Revlon Photoready, and L'oreal Primers

• You will need a setting spray!!
• The only one I really like would be Urban Decay's Setting spray. It really does make you makeup last all day, through sweat and even if you rub your hand across your forehead, it doesn't come off! (yes, I have tried this!)

• SUNSCREEN. Even though this won't help you keep your makeup on all day, it will have long term benefits to your skin. I have heard so many horror stories of young girls getting skin cancer because of the sun, they didn't wear sunscreen
• try to stick to natural sunscreens, even though they can be harder to find, baby or children sunscreens are basically the same thing. they both use natural sun protecting ingredients, instead of harsher chemicals. You also want one with 45+ SPF to ensure your skin is protected.

There is just a few quick tips on keeping your makeup looking FAB during the hot weather seasons. I have to jet off to work now, have a great day!

xoxoxoxo

Makeup Monday: Long Wearing Lipsticks

Long wearing lipsticks can be a life changer for the better or worse. And I have tried both types. When I worked in fast food, i would never have the chance to touch up my lipstick, so I usually would just wear chapstick. But then I discovered that long wear lip products can actually be true to what they say they do! Over the past two years, I have tried them all! Cheap and expensive ones. Here's what I have found to be the best:

L'oreal Infalliable Lipcolor in Thistle

• this specific colour is one I can wear anywhere, it basically is an enhancement of my natural lip colour
• retails at about 11$
• there are tons of shades to choose from
• it lasts about 9-10 hours
• it can survive eating, drinking out of a cup/straw/bottle
• can survive through long hours of talking
• a tip to keep it on longer is to apply the conditioning balm at least every hour
• after about 5 hours, you can feel it chaping on the inside of your lips, this is when you could either reapply it, or leave it, either way it will still last for another 4-5 hours

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Prolong (clever name huh?)

• this colour is the perfect red
• it dries really quickly though, so if you mess up, it's hard to fix (as seen in this photo)
• it doesn't dry out your lips
• it stays put through eating and drinking anything
• doesn't crust or chap in the middle
• retails at 20$
• one of my favourite lip products ever

Maybelline Super Stay 24hr Color in Continuous Coral 

• I love this shade for spring!!
• it withstands eating fine
• there is a bit of wearing when you drink out of a bottle (in my case a Pepsi bottle, and it started to flake around 4hrs)
• DO NOT WEAR THIS FOR 24 HOURS!! (well never wear any makeup for 24 hours, ew, just ew)
• retails at about 8$
• a tip to keep it on longer is to moisturize your lips prior so the product clings to it better
• it is easy to fix any mistakes if you mess up

Also, before I put these on, I like to use a lip scrub. They can be a pain to get off as well, so using one when you want to take it off is strongly suggested too. 

I like this one from Bath and Body Works. It's only like 7$, and it smells and tastes like candy! It works wonders on my lips!

Makeup Monday: BB creams and life update!

Hello all! I know I've been mia lately. I had stressful exams. Then I moved back home. I used to live at school, but I've decided it would be better for me to go back home. Also, it's officially summer break! wooo! Well until Thursday. I will be starting work at a factory, making seats for Chrysler. Oh so glamorous... It beats working at a fast food restaurant though. Anyways... This week I am back on schedule, I'm all unpacked and organized.

So what the heck is a BB cream?
In short, a BB cream stands for blemish balm, and basically is a glamorized tinted moisturizer.


The product was created for women who have had laser surgery. Since wearing harsh foundations would be damaging for their skin. It has been extremely popular in Asian women for the past 40 years. Dermatologists created a product that has all the benefits of your essential skin care products, but with the added coverage of a foundation.
Most BB creams contain: sunscreen, moisturizer, primer, and foundation.
In the past year, BB creams were introduced in western countries, and have been increasingly popular.

So, if you are looking for a BB cream, here are some awesome ones I have found:

Diorsnow UV Shield BB cream - 69$ department stores

Estee Lauder DayWear BB Cream - 38$ department stores, or Sephora

Clinique Age Defense BB cream - 37$ Sephora

Garnier BB Cream - 13$ Walmart

I hope you all found this information useful! See you Wednesday!

xoxoDallas