Too Many Opinions

Here I am attempting to work on a media writing assignment which entails me writing 50 sentences that are factual.

Factual?  How boring.

Here's an example of one of my sentences:

1    " After the tragic suicidal death of 40-year-old fashion designer Alexander McQueen, his right hand woman, Julien MacDonald, has taken over for the famous award winning British fashion house."

    Are there any opinion-based words in there that would jeopardize the factualness of it all? The word tragic could be considered that-but I'm assuming most people would think a suicide was tragic-but there are heartless folks out there.  So I'm going to have to cut that out.  Is Alexander McQueen's fashion house well known enough to be considered 'famous' by my professor's standards? (Really the only one who's opinion matters in this case because he will be grading it).  I have no idea, but my professor often tries to be fashionable by effortlessly laying a scarf over just about every outfit he wears, so I don't know-maybe he does follow McQueen.  Is Julien MacDonald really his right hand woman?  Well, Vogue says so but maybe the jealous assistant seamstress of McQueen begs to differ.

Surely I can't go through this mental process 50 times tonight.  Those words I am shaving off add a little juice to the sentence, and I will be sad to see them go.  No one wants to read a dry, rice cake like sentence (unless it has peanut butter on it-then everyoneeeee does). 

See what I just did^^^. Opinion.  Some people have peanut allergies, or don't like the texture!  Good lord.  Facts suck.

Gah!  And yet another opinion.

Here's something I'm sure the VAST MAJORITY OF US can be in agreeance with though.

This is pretty lovely to look at. 

Wanna know what else is pretty lovely?!

Getting giftcards from a wonderful friend named Brittnea so you can finally buy that concealer you've been wanting!

Make Up For Ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette-No.1

4 different shades plus a green color corrector?

Yersh please.

Some things I love about this palette:

1. The four different shades-perfect for lasting you through different seasons and evening out skin tone.

2.  You can make your concealer a little darker when you use help from the bottled sun (self tanner!) and a little lighter when you get too lazy to reapply for weeks.

3. It's Make up forever.  Great brand that never lets you down (opinion once again! Well- it has never let me down but if it lets you down let me know so I can eat my words).

4. The product is mmm creamy and melts into your skin once applied.

5. Because the container is not big and huge and bulky, you can take it on the go-which is where you just so happen to notice a zit or realize you have lip stain smeared on your nose or something ridiculous.

Alsoooo...

Today instead of reading Spinoza I decided that I had an uncanny resemblance to Jane Asher.  It's only the bangs and hair color that we have in common, but enjoy laughing at these photos nonetheless.

 Twinners, right?

Here's the foxy Ryan Gosling picture slightly larger. Just for good measure

The Little Black Dress of Makeup

When I think about what makes up a great outfit, I always picture an ensemble that is not necessarily completely trend driven or expensive, but a look that has one great statement piece, like a beautiful necklace or a bold top, with other understated pieces that let the focal point of the outfit shine through.  And although everyone is paying attention to that statement piece, the understated components are vital to the greatness of the outfit. 

I think that's what makes a great makeup look as well.  When the focus is on your eyes, lips, or glowing skin, it's important to have the basics underneath to enhance the overall look.  That's why I like to call this process the LBD (little black dress) of makeup.  Using these few simple steps as a springboard, you can create a look that really makes a statement.  I always follow these steps before I do my how-to looks on this blog.  It's also perfectly fine to just work this look by itself, because it's easy and quick. 

This is me sans makeup.

 I'm actually kind of surprised with myself that I'm posting this picture.   I always feel naked without makeup, and never really go anywhere without at least a smidgen on.  Like if I had to choose to go without makeup or walk around with toilet paper on my foot all day, I'd choose the latter.  

All you need to create this look:

Concealer- I used Maybelline New York Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation.  I can't rave enough about how great this stuff is-espacially for the price.  I actually prefer to use this as a concealer because it has great coverage and is lightweight.

Powder- I like Bare Minerals Matte Foundation.  A little bit goes a long way and it covers like a dream.

Powder Brush- These ones by Sonia Kashuk are nice and fluffy!

Eyelash Curler- If you're a reader of mine, you know I believe everyone must own one of these!  I recently received one by Tarte and I love it.

Mascara- Of course I love Covergirl Lashblast, but Buxom Lash is becoming a favorite of mine as well.

Eyebrow Pencil (optional, depending on how blessed you are)- Try Avon Luxury Brow Liner or Make Up For Ever Eyebrow Pencil.

1. Apply a layer of powder on your face, beginning at the middle of your face and working out toward your hairline in a buffing, circular motion. 

2. If you still have any discoloration that needs to be covered up after applying the powder, dab it over the needed areas.

Tip: Use your ring finger (the weakest finger-therefore the least likely to cause too much pressure or tugging) when you blend around the delicate eye area.

I was so desperate for the last little scraps of my foundation I cut the bottle in half.  You can seal the open ends off with a bobby pin for future use!

Well, things are about to get a little up close and personal now...


Oh hello there, eyelashes.  I could barely see you there.


3. Time to curl them!

3. Next, apply a coat of mascara. If your eyelashes don't curl easily, use a waterproof mascara.

Oh no...I feel it coming on... like a sneeze...my eyebrow rant.


I think that if the eyes are the windows to the soul, the eyelashes are the curtains, and the eyebrows are the window frames.  When women over-pluck their brows, (which I feel like is way more common than under plucking) I shudder a little inside.  No one should have their eyebrows resemble baby tadpoles. 

Please, all you beautiful women of the world, let them grow!  I'm not saying let them transform into miniature bushes, but allow them to actually have a shape and an arch!  Allow those tadpoles to grow into frogs (metaphorically speaking).


But unless I use an eyebrow pencil, my eyebrows are weaksauce-ah the blessings of being Irish.


Which leads me to...

Filling in the brows, unless you already have great ones like Crystal Renn, who is a model and the poster child for a great eyebrow. She's is also a positive role model, being a size 12 and working the high fashion circuit and all. Reppin the ladies with hips, thanks Crystal!








4. To fill in the brows, use short strokes to mock the brow hair you already have. Applying this to lacking parts of the brow will make a big difference.


Exhibit A:

Now, you have a fantastic base!  Your complexion is perfection and your eyes have been defined and framed oh so nicely.