Braving Color-Phobias

                      Braving Color-Phobias

                      You enter "Forever21" and are immediately enticed by the endless rows of brightly colored clothing, some encrusted in millions of sequins. You see a yellow lace dress as bright as the sun, you pick it up... the whole idea becomes ridiculous... after-all, you'd attract far too much attention and end up feeling silly. Besides, bright colors are to be left to those involved in the circus, the clowns with big cherry red noses, and rainbow adorned polka dots speckled onto their frilly sleeves, if not there, it must belong to those young high-school girls who are eager to experiment in the fashion world. If I had a dime for every time somebody has told me "I don't think that I could pull off the whole bright color ordeal"... (tsk tsk) The truth is, however, bright colors (if tastefully complimented with other more subtle colors) can be worn and "pulled off" by anyone, anyone brave enough to "experiment". Face it, what girl hasn't, at least once in their life dreamed of wearing a bright posy pink dress, strands of glittery diamonds draped over their neck? 

Check out the glitter etched fuchsia gown that I found while shopping on Google! ;)

Purchase at the link below for $598.00... it's sure to catch attention thanks to it's vibrant color in glamorous design! You'll definitely be the "bell of the ball"!

 http://promdresses.frenchnovelty.com/p/SH21005/Sherri-Hill-Cap-Sleeve.html?gclid=CMq239rpprgCFagWMgodbAIAYw

Oh, and since diamonds are a girl's best friend, I think it is, without a doubt, vital that you accessorize the stunning pink gown (above ^) with these glittery diamond accents! Only $75.65 and very elegant and vintagy! ;) Click on the link below and you will be led to the Etsy boutique "JoysShop" where you can immediately purchase these classy jewelry pieces.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/156137338/50s-weiss-demi-parure-baguette?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=chandelier+earrings&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+chandelier+earrings&ga_original_query=2&ga_search_type=vintage


There's also, at least in my case, that glittery red (sorta like Dorthy's slipper) kind of a gown. 

I would feel like a radiant princess in a cherry stained gown, every yard glazed with sequins! 

I can't help but somewhat admire her crown of feathers either... I've always had a terrible fondness for feather adorned head pieces. 

Below is both a photo and link, both of which will lead you to this stunning cherry-stained gown. It gives off a sense of glamour as well as both class and elegance. The sequins may not be as glittery as Marilyn's, but... it gives off the same impression in a somewhat understated manner. ;) Plus... I love the 60's cut!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44207030/1960s-mike-benet-couture-red-lace-sequin?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=sequin+red+gown&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

Anndd... if you dig feathery headpieces like me, then here's a link to an etsy shop that sells this subtle, yet glamorous and elegant navy blue and ivory feather headpiece.  

http://www.etsy.com/listing/155115752/navy-blue-and-ivory-feather-fascinator?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=sr_ee9ce57989f5cec135f9d531879ae285ea933ef79084abc94a605dac1600dbcc_1373527647_14235929_hat&ga_search_query=feather+hat&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=XX&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all

So, as I wrap up this post... I'd just like to ask, what's your flashy splurge-worthy fashion piece? You know, the one that you're not sure might earn you some strange looks from people? Whatever it may be... I say... rock it... just rock it and think nothing more about it! ;) Stay fabulous, my dears! 

xoxo <3

Bombshell Beauty Secrets

Bombshell Beauty Secrets

                         I imagine that you all are well aware of those beautiful screen sirens from Hollywood's "Golden age" all the way to the early 60's era. If you haven't seen them all, you've most undoubtedly taken at least a glance or two of Marilyn Monroe or the beautiful violet-eyed legend Liz Taylor at least a couple of times in your life! Well, if you've become infatuated by the effortless glamour these stars so flawlessly emulated, then I am more than certain that you shall find yourself enticed by today's article! In this article I'll be including a variety of bombshell beauty tips... meaning that there'll be plenty of tutorials for big Brigitte Bardot-esque hairstyles as well as glossy curls and cherry glazed lips like Marilyn's... oh, and lets not forget some eyeliner secrets from the almond eyed beauty Sophia Loren as well as some advice on maintaining those ridiculously full lashes like Liz Taylor! ;) I hope you all enjoy!

With that said, let us start out with Brigitte Bardot's glamorous and voluminously piled hairstyle! Tutorials will be found below both gifs! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtWOd8A8FEE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2KiG1xNCAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt3mevqJ_fQ

The links above will also include a tutorial for achieving the beautiful French actress's makeup look as well! Also, below I have included some necessary products for obtaining the look!;) 

Volume Hairspray of course!

This "Aussome Volume" hairspray from Aussie costs as little as $3.29 at your local drug store and provides effective results!

Also, we can absolutely forget to include the fabulous teasing comb... a vital part of this hair look!

The teasing combs above are a product of Cricket and only cost $3.99 each!

Next, a huge staple in the fashion industry has, and I believe shall endeavor to hold a steady place as one of the classiest makeup looks of all time, Marilyn-inspired siren red pouts!

Below, I have included a couple of tutorials for the perfect red lip look. I hope they prove to be helpful! I personally found them very beneficial to my attempt at the ruby pout. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjjUayEa1zE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILlUTRtoZ4

Below you will find the necessary ingredients for achieving this glamorous bombshell look! ;)

I found this fire engine red lipstick by Kelly Brook to be both affordable and irresistible thanks especially to the polka dot designs it's adorned with! 

Now, as for the price, (I nearly died from the affordability of such a good quality and adorably decorated lipstick)... but, yeah... it only rings in at $4.52! 

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/accessories/kelly-brook-red-lipstick-_278371860?extcam=AFF_AFW_Linking+via+Landing+Pages_Polyvore


Next on the list of ingredients, lip liner, for both a more "bold" look as well as for longer lasting color! This "Jungle Red" lip-liner by "NARS" especially caught my eye! :)

It sells for $22.00, it's definitely not the cheap sort of lip-liner one might find for $1.99 at their local drugstore, but it's high quality definitely makes up for it!

http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/lips/lip-liner-pencil/jungle-red?utm_source=gan&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=j26781826


Then of course, for a more glossy finish like Marilyn's iconic look tended to consist of, due to her regular habit of glazing her lips with "Vasoline", there's always a high demand for lip gloss, especially this red "high shine" lip gloss from "Forever 21"! Plus, it's covered with rhinestones! ;)

Oh, yeah... and did I mention it only costs $3.80? Click the link below to purchase the dreamy scarlet gloss a.s.a.p.! 

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=beauty&ProductID=1055417986&VariantID=&gan_clickID=0004e0cab1abd0250a42c223a2002c70&gan_affID=k147466&gan_affName=Polyvore&utm_campaign=k147466&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=gan

Now, I feel it vastly important that we take a few moments to practice achieving the legendary Elizabeth Taylor's bold brow look, the perfect touch for any bombshell-inspired look. 

I have also attached an "easy brow tutorial" by "leighannsays" to guide you through the process!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--bGIeO_7Jo



Below is an eyebrow pencil equip with a slanted tip and grooming brush at the top. This handy pencil is a product of Barney's and sells for $32.00.

http://www.barneys.com/Hourglass-Arch-brow-Sculpting-Pencil---Dark-Brunette/00505024965484,default,pd.html?utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_medium=affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-jqLzuK8KB3uZziNL7p4Lsg

If, however, you aren't up to spending over 30 bucks for an eyebrow pencil, despite whatever high quality it may possess, perhaps this "No. 7" "Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil" for merely $7.00 may do the trick! ;) This thrifty brow liner can be found and purchased at your local "Target". The link to "Target.com" can be found below if you'd rather have it shipped right to your door! ;)

http://www.target.com/p/no7-beautiful-brows-pencil/-/A-14499484?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore_0004e0de219d5ffb0a2aff8a49003a18&LNM=Primary

Also, here's an effective trick that my mom once taught me! It's simple and creates a very "glamorous" and "groomed" look. Douse your brow brush in holding hairspray to permanently hold your brows together throughout the day! ;)

Now, last of all, but certainly far from least, let us take a moment to focus on eyelashes! Being a "mascara junkie", I find myself especially eager to discover new ways to create thick and lengthy lashes. Who doesn't love Marilyn's glamorous and full eyelashes? Think of all of your favorite "bombshells" and tell me which one of them doesn't take care to include lush bold lashes to their look!

Oh, and did you know that the beautiful "Elizabeth Taylor" had two rows of lashes to lace her sparkling violet eyes? 

Below you shall find a link to a tutorial that'll aid in your quest to achieve bombshell-worthy lashes! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrTBxqkc6EY


Lastly, I have included three of the most effective mascaras for creating effortless volume!

You can purchase this "Lancome" volume-savvy mascara at the link below for exactly $28.00! 

http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-star-mascara-P375286

This "Lash Domination" mascara, a product of "Bare Minerals" can be purchased at "Sephora" below (just click on the link below!;)) for $18.00!

http://www.sephora.com/lash-domination-volumizing-mascara-P380816?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-Hy3bqNL2jtQ&c3ch=Linkshare&c3nid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ

The last product I shall endeavor to promote would be the most inexpensive purchase of the three, "Lash Adapt" mascara by "No7", ringing in at a minuscule $7.99!" 

http://www.target.com/p/no7-lash-adapt-mascara/-/A-14499581?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore_0004e0de75ef0fb00a2a628869000c44&LNM=Primary

Oh, and before we conclude this post, I can't refrain from mentioning that a natural looking, edge enhancing pair of false lashes never hurt anyone! For example, Marilyn often wore just the ends of false lashes for a more "glamorous" appeal. :)

This pair of false lashes can be purchased at the link below for $15!

http://www.thehut.com/eylure-naturalite-116-lashes-twin-pack/10795592.html?affil=awin&awc=2547_1373146329_308ffc8413a7c154d662ae625d720de2&utm_source=AWin-92295&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

                                         

Hopefully this article will aid in adding a more "glamorous", "bombshell-esque" look to your beauty routine! kiss. kiss! ;) <3 

England's Rose

   

                           England's Rose


                Back in the year of 1961 in a park-house on  the 1st of July to the proud parents, Edward John and Frances Spencer Viscount, a small baby girl was born. A girl who's name would be renowned, often bordering many of international tabloids. The name of a woman who'd be chased down by an endless sea of anxious photographers and newspaper editors, a woman who's legend would transcend her untimely ending. A woman who'd one day grace the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral on the 29th of July in the year of 1981, while countless people from around the world watched from their television sets. All beheld in awe as she stepped out of her Cinderella-like carriage, her father's elbow linked to hers, all enticed by the beauty of her white lace adorned gown, a seemingly endless train of the finest fabrics grazing behind her. Upon her brow had resided a glistening diamond tiara. A bouquet overflowing with gardenias, roses, orchids, stephanotis, miniature icy, tradescantia, as well as sprigs of myrtle and veronica between her delicate fingers. 

                 Due to the above pictures, I am sure that you have been observant enough to notice that in each photo, the princess beams a friendly grin, her hand elevated and waving back and forth, as if to emulate the vast amount of charm and charisma that had lingered inside of her. With the sight of the above photos, I imagine that it has become apparent, which caused her to become an immediate figure to be celebrated by the public. In fact, she was often referred to as "The People's Princess". 

                       Behind the seemingly effortless and charming smile that she often donned for the public, however, there had been buried within her, a sad, timid and vulnerable young woman. Married into royalty at merely 20 years old, the princess continued to struggle with the common battles that all must face with the beginnings of adulthood and it's endless responsibilities. Just on the verge of turning 21 years old, the princess gave birth to Prince William, Prince Harry being born a scarce 2 years later. She loved her children, they were the primary source of her joy. 

                It hadn't been long after the birth of William, however, that she'd found herself slipping into postnatal depression. With a series of psychological wellness from time to time, however, the Princess had yet to face an endless assortment of depressions, many caused from the anxiety brought on by all of the struggles that she'd found herself entangled in. One of which being, the abrupt coming of her important role as "Princess Diana of Cambridge", a continuous pressure-filled and daunting means of reality in her life. With the combination of that as well as having her name repeatedly printed on tabloids, all of which bickered over as little issues as the way she styled her hair, the way she dressed, etc., etc., as well as her depressions being continuously misunderstood and falsely labeled by the royal family as a means of instability, there was no question that things soon began to take a turn for the worse.

                  She would be yet to face "bulimia" as well as a depression which caused her to physically harm herself, her arms and her legs in particular. All of which in her own words being the only means of "coping" with the excessive chain of depressions that began to plague her life. 

                           Despite her repeated battles with depression, however, the Princess still endeavored to do her best in remaining both a devoted mother as well as an activist who's sole intents had been that of to primarily relieve the sufferings of the poor and less fortunate from around the world. Despite some of the public's ideas of her acts being merely a means of obtaining "positive publicity", Lady Diana continued to remain a devoted activist against poverty and suffering. She did not allow the false accusations against her get in the way, and continued with her effective role towards society, her sole intent (to relieve the poor and suffering) remaining as her prime objective and not the public's opinion of her.  

                     During these times of her contribution to the fight against those struggling with both psychological and health ailments as well as poverty, however, the princess had found her own life consumed by an ocean of tragedy that had begun to sever her marriage to Prince Charles. 

"There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded" Princess Diana said in an interview with BBC shortly preceding her tragic death, the third person in their marriage being, Camilla Parker Bowles, an old flame of Prince Charles. With the rekindling of Prince Charles' affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, it had only been a matter of time before Princess Diana had finally been strong enough to grasp the fact that their marriage was over, despite her continuous efforts to hold their shattering marriage together. 

With the divorce being finalized, the fairy-tale soon came to an end, shortly before Princess Diana's own life had been tragically and prematurely ended. 
                    On the 31st of August, in the year of 1997, the Princess, at the young age of 36 years old, found herself faced with her final battle, a violent car accident brought on by her own chauffeur's level of intoxication. The rage of the paparazzi that had so continuously lingered over her throughout the years, also playing a part in the tragedy, the graveness of their contribution undetermined. With broken hearts, all of the country, as well as the rest of the world bid farewell to their "princess", "The Princess of Hearts", whose life had been ended far too abruptly. Her departure, however, leaving a far more terrible void in both of her son's lives.

                      Far too shortly had the Princess been taken, her legend, however, endlessly lingering over her country as well as the rest of the world, who's hearts she'd truly touched. 

So, in remembrance of her 52nd birthday, which had actually landed on the 1st of July, I would like to bid a heart-felt farewell to Lady Diana, an inspirational figure who charmed and stole the hearts of millions. With that said, goodbye England's Rose! <3 xoxo