Weekly playlist #3
1: Forrest Gump - Frank Ocean
2: White - Frank Ocean
3: Vibrant Thing - Q TIP
4: Butter - A Tribe Called Quest
5: Play - Goapele
6: Broken - Seether ft. Amy Lee
7: The Seed 2.0 - The Roots
8: Driving Me Wild - Common ft. Lily Allen
9: Testify - Common
10: The Space Between - Dave Matthews Band
Friday, January 25, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
A Little About Eyebrows!
This post will be geared towards.. EYEBROWS! I figured I share a little bit of knowledge that I have being an almost graduate Esthetician student.. SO here's just a few tips/tricks/fun facts!
Why are brows important? THEY FRAME THE FACE! Great balanced, shaped brows can actually enhance your facial features. The key elements to fantastic brows are shape, color, maintenance, balance, symmetry, and color. It sounds like quite a lot, but it really isn't. Now let me say, there are guides to where your brows should start (measuring from the side of the nose/inner corner of the eye upward.) , where your arch should begin (the outer circle of the iris of the eye upward.) , where your brows should end (the outer corner of the nose to the outer corner of the eye.).. HOWEVER, everytime that I perform a brow service, I take each client as EACH client. I shape their brows to their face. So take that into consideration, that what looks good on someone else might not be the right fit for you! There are many ways to correct brows or use brows to correct another area that you may not be pleased with (i.e. low forehead, close-set eyes, long face.).
*If any of you would like to hear, learn, or read about corrective techniques, please comment on this post & I'd be more than happy to do an entire post dedicated to corrective brow techniques.*
Now let me speak a little further into when I say "COLOR" as a key element.. If you have light brown hair, using a black pencil to fill them in.. JUST NO. DON'T DO IT. You could have the most beautifully shaped brows, but filling them in with that black pencil will just completely take all of that AWAY! Lol. I always like to use a shade (two shades darker at the most) closest to the hair color to fill them in. For blondes, I love using Benefit's Brow Zings in Light because of versatile it is, I've used it on platinum blondes to dark blondes/light brunette. Another great choice for blondes is MAC's eyebrow pencil in Fling. LOVE this pencil, I cannot say that enough. It is incredibly natural, pair it with MAC's Soba eyeshadow and you're good to go! For brunettes and even dark blondes using Benefit's Brow Zings in Medium (I just love Brow Zings as a product in general because it's WONDERFUL!), MAC's brow pencil in Spiked, and the ELF brow kit in Medium (only $3!). Now for my very deep brunette/jet black haired ladies, honestly the Benefit's Brow Zings in Dark (with a LIGHT hand) is what I find works best because the wax is natural enough looking to not leave the brows looking way too harsh. When filling in the brows there are so many ways, so many! I, myself, go for a more natural look. I take an angled brush with the wax side of Benefit's Brow Zings and lightly fill in sparse areas, also to darken my brows a bit. On occasion I will carve my brows using concealer under the arch to give it a very defined look! But in my opinion, product goes a LOOOOOONG way, and with my facial features, less is more.
As for shaping.. Let me say this, if you are not confident, please, please, please GO TO A PROFESSIONAL. That DOES NOT include nail salons. lol. I say this because I have had to correct so many brows that could have been beautiful if they would not have been over -tweezed or over done. They still come out FIXABLE.. We want gorgeous brows, not fixable! So if you're just starting out, I suggest trimming. Trimming makes quite a bit of a difference, and is not so frightening than go straight to town on those brows!
Let's start with some tools! Of course we all know.. Good ol' TWEEZERS are a MUST. A disposable mascara wand (you can find these pretty inexpensive at Sally's Beauty Supply.) is actually one of the most important tools! Brow Scissors. ( These are just basic tools this list could go on & on.. including brow powders, angled liner brushes, wax, brow pencils, etc.)
To start your trim.. Make sure your brows & skin around your brows are clean! Using your mascara/brow wand to brush the brows upward, trim any hairs that are outside of your brow line (it will be a VERY small amount.) Even this step in itself will help your brows to look more maintained. If you have stray hairs that you can now see out of your natural brow line, these will be the ones to tweeze! Make sure that as you go along, you are brushing your eyebrows into their natural shape so you can see the progress and know definitely when to stop. With these two steps, your trim is simple and makes a difference.
If you'd like to see a post of a tutorial on any of the steps to shape the brow, corrective techniques, filling in brows, etc.. Comment below & I will dedicate posts to just those subjects.
Why are brows important? THEY FRAME THE FACE! Great balanced, shaped brows can actually enhance your facial features. The key elements to fantastic brows are shape, color, maintenance, balance, symmetry, and color. It sounds like quite a lot, but it really isn't. Now let me say, there are guides to where your brows should start (measuring from the side of the nose/inner corner of the eye upward.) , where your arch should begin (the outer circle of the iris of the eye upward.) , where your brows should end (the outer corner of the nose to the outer corner of the eye.).. HOWEVER, everytime that I perform a brow service, I take each client as EACH client. I shape their brows to their face. So take that into consideration, that what looks good on someone else might not be the right fit for you! There are many ways to correct brows or use brows to correct another area that you may not be pleased with (i.e. low forehead, close-set eyes, long face.).
*If any of you would like to hear, learn, or read about corrective techniques, please comment on this post & I'd be more than happy to do an entire post dedicated to corrective brow techniques.*
Now let me speak a little further into when I say "COLOR" as a key element.. If you have light brown hair, using a black pencil to fill them in.. JUST NO. DON'T DO IT. You could have the most beautifully shaped brows, but filling them in with that black pencil will just completely take all of that AWAY! Lol. I always like to use a shade (two shades darker at the most) closest to the hair color to fill them in. For blondes, I love using Benefit's Brow Zings in Light because of versatile it is, I've used it on platinum blondes to dark blondes/light brunette. Another great choice for blondes is MAC's eyebrow pencil in Fling. LOVE this pencil, I cannot say that enough. It is incredibly natural, pair it with MAC's Soba eyeshadow and you're good to go! For brunettes and even dark blondes using Benefit's Brow Zings in Medium (I just love Brow Zings as a product in general because it's WONDERFUL!), MAC's brow pencil in Spiked, and the ELF brow kit in Medium (only $3!). Now for my very deep brunette/jet black haired ladies, honestly the Benefit's Brow Zings in Dark (with a LIGHT hand) is what I find works best because the wax is natural enough looking to not leave the brows looking way too harsh. When filling in the brows there are so many ways, so many! I, myself, go for a more natural look. I take an angled brush with the wax side of Benefit's Brow Zings and lightly fill in sparse areas, also to darken my brows a bit. On occasion I will carve my brows using concealer under the arch to give it a very defined look! But in my opinion, product goes a LOOOOOONG way, and with my facial features, less is more.
As for shaping.. Let me say this, if you are not confident, please, please, please GO TO A PROFESSIONAL. That DOES NOT include nail salons. lol. I say this because I have had to correct so many brows that could have been beautiful if they would not have been over -tweezed or over done. They still come out FIXABLE.. We want gorgeous brows, not fixable! So if you're just starting out, I suggest trimming. Trimming makes quite a bit of a difference, and is not so frightening than go straight to town on those brows!
Let's start with some tools! Of course we all know.. Good ol' TWEEZERS are a MUST. A disposable mascara wand (you can find these pretty inexpensive at Sally's Beauty Supply.) is actually one of the most important tools! Brow Scissors. ( These are just basic tools this list could go on & on.. including brow powders, angled liner brushes, wax, brow pencils, etc.)
To start your trim.. Make sure your brows & skin around your brows are clean! Using your mascara/brow wand to brush the brows upward, trim any hairs that are outside of your brow line (it will be a VERY small amount.) Even this step in itself will help your brows to look more maintained. If you have stray hairs that you can now see out of your natural brow line, these will be the ones to tweeze! Make sure that as you go along, you are brushing your eyebrows into their natural shape so you can see the progress and know definitely when to stop. With these two steps, your trim is simple and makes a difference.
If you'd like to see a post of a tutorial on any of the steps to shape the brow, corrective techniques, filling in brows, etc.. Comment below & I will dedicate posts to just those subjects.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Weekly Playlist #2
Just like last week :-)
1: Crazy For You - Adele
2: Stay With You - John Legend
3: It's a Love Thing - Pete Rock
4: Falling Away - Korn
5: Thinking About You - Frank Ocean
6: Dreams - The Cranberries
7: Bring the Pain - Method Man
8: Lovers Rock Tribute - Ethnic Descent
9: I'm in Peace - Justin Nozuka
10: Deserve You More - Musiq Soulchild
11: Fu-ge-la - The Fugees
12: Love is a Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
1: Crazy For You - Adele
2: Stay With You - John Legend
3: It's a Love Thing - Pete Rock
4: Falling Away - Korn
5: Thinking About You - Frank Ocean
6: Dreams - The Cranberries
7: Bring the Pain - Method Man
8: Lovers Rock Tribute - Ethnic Descent
9: I'm in Peace - Justin Nozuka
10: Deserve You More - Musiq Soulchild
11: Fu-ge-la - The Fugees
12: Love is a Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Weekly Playlist.
As you can tell by Lipstick & Headphones, I am also a lover of music! So starting this week, I will put together a playlist of songs I've had on repeat for that week. *WARNING* I have a very broad spectrum of musical taste!
1:Trouble - ColdPlay
2: Arms - Christina Perri
3: I Got a Love - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
4: Tonight - John Legend ( This song took some time to grow on me, & I could definitely do without the Ludacris feature.)
5: Against the World - Robin Thicke
6: We Need a Resolution - Aaliyah
7: Whatever You Want - Tony Toni Tone
8: Sweet Thing - Rufus
9: Stellar - Incubus
10: Illest MotherFucker Alive - Jay-z
11: Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Jazmine Sullivan
12: Smash Into You - Beyonce
13: Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
14: Self Esteem - The Offspring
15: Never Say Never - The Fray
1:Trouble - ColdPlay
2: Arms - Christina Perri
3: I Got a Love - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
4: Tonight - John Legend ( This song took some time to grow on me, & I could definitely do without the Ludacris feature.)
5: Against the World - Robin Thicke
6: We Need a Resolution - Aaliyah
7: Whatever You Want - Tony Toni Tone
8: Sweet Thing - Rufus
9: Stellar - Incubus
10: Illest MotherFucker Alive - Jay-z
11: Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Jazmine Sullivan
12: Smash Into You - Beyonce
13: Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
14: Self Esteem - The Offspring
15: Never Say Never - The Fray
January lusts!
The following are all from Tilly's:
| FULL TILT Essential Womens Deep V-Neck Tee | |||||||||||||||||
$7.99 ROYAL I absolutely ADORE Tilly's essential tees, the way they fit is incredibly flattering! &This color just stands out to me. Plus the price.. SCORE!
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Esthetician Course F.A.Q.
I was considering making a video for this topic just to go more into detail, but for now I shall just start with a few questions that I commonly get asked on becoming an Esthetician.
What exactly do you learn/do as an esthetician?
The answer to that is... PLENTY. A majority of it is facials and waxing, I can say that. However, estheticians also include performing Microdermabrasion, Electrical Modalities, Makeup Artistry, Chemical Peels, and my course included Body Wraps (Although that is not required, & most schools do not offer body wraps included in their skin care course.).
How long is the Esthetician course?
Each state requires their own minimum amount of hours, but for myself, residing in California, the course is 600 hours.
Do you have to have an esthetician/cosmetology license to perform services even if you finish your course?
YES. I've have been asked this so many times. Just because you recieve your certificate from your school, that does not mean really ANYTHING until you have passed your state board. You will not be hired without having your license, and cannot LEGALLY perform your services with your license.
What is cosmetology school like?
OKAY, this is the number 1 question I often get asked. Understand that if you decide that esthetics or cosmetology is completely what you want to do, don't let the fear of beauty school hold you back. I CANNOT SAY THIS ENOUGH, DO YOUR RESEARCH! DO YOUR RESEARCH! SO many beauty schools will say anything to get you through those doors & signing your enrollment papers. PLEASE, do your research. BBB any school you may be considering, YELP is also a really great tool! Check out different schools, go INTO the schools to look inside, take a tour! But most definitely, CHECK OUT MORE THAN ONE. NOW! As far as actually attending cosmetology school, your school will more than likely or not be close to 100% female. Because of that, there tends to be quite a bit of drama. The way I have always avoided this is simple, I have always minded my own business & stayed out anyone else's drama. That is best advice that I have. Don't let your surroundings at school interfere with coming in between yourself & your goals. It is WORTH IT, I can promise you that.
Any other questions, feel free to ask!
What exactly do you learn/do as an esthetician?
The answer to that is... PLENTY. A majority of it is facials and waxing, I can say that. However, estheticians also include performing Microdermabrasion, Electrical Modalities, Makeup Artistry, Chemical Peels, and my course included Body Wraps (Although that is not required, & most schools do not offer body wraps included in their skin care course.).
How long is the Esthetician course?
Each state requires their own minimum amount of hours, but for myself, residing in California, the course is 600 hours.
Do you have to have an esthetician/cosmetology license to perform services even if you finish your course?
YES. I've have been asked this so many times. Just because you recieve your certificate from your school, that does not mean really ANYTHING until you have passed your state board. You will not be hired without having your license, and cannot LEGALLY perform your services with your license.
What is cosmetology school like?
OKAY, this is the number 1 question I often get asked. Understand that if you decide that esthetics or cosmetology is completely what you want to do, don't let the fear of beauty school hold you back. I CANNOT SAY THIS ENOUGH, DO YOUR RESEARCH! DO YOUR RESEARCH! SO many beauty schools will say anything to get you through those doors & signing your enrollment papers. PLEASE, do your research. BBB any school you may be considering, YELP is also a really great tool! Check out different schools, go INTO the schools to look inside, take a tour! But most definitely, CHECK OUT MORE THAN ONE. NOW! As far as actually attending cosmetology school, your school will more than likely or not be close to 100% female. Because of that, there tends to be quite a bit of drama. The way I have always avoided this is simple, I have always minded my own business & stayed out anyone else's drama. That is best advice that I have. Don't let your surroundings at school interfere with coming in between yourself & your goals. It is WORTH IT, I can promise you that.
Any other questions, feel free to ask!
Favorite Eyeshadow Palettes (Swatches Included!)
For today's post I decided to share some of my all time favorite eye shadow palettes! & The best part? They're all affordable! Even with the MAC, Lancome, MUFE that I own.. These palettes more than compete! They are better than most of the high end palettes that I own! SO let's get the ball rollin'!!
The colors in this quad are beautiful! They all work well together to create a light, neutral smokey eye. The highlight color is definitely my favorite! Even one of my favorite highlights just in general. It is a satin, cream beige color..A+ for a drugstore highlight! Since most drugstore highlight colors tend to be overly-chalky, shimmery, or just don't show up at all! The "Lid" color is a mid-tone taupe, it reminds me of a less pigmented, less purple toned version of M.A.C.'s Satin Taupe. The "Crease" color is an espresso brown with excellent pigmentation. The "Liner" color is a grey brown which glides on perfectly! It is such a versatile color to have, and has great pigmentation. I love this quad for a quick, out the door look! I usually use the "lid" on the lid, "crease" as my transition color, "liner" as my outer v/crease color, and "base" as the highlight. Less than 10 minutes & BOOM! Good to go.
2. Wet'n Wild the "Lust" Palette
OH MY GOODNESS! This palette is a must have regardless of eye color, skintone, haircolor..ETC! The variety of looks that can be created with this palette will suit anyone! The colors in this palette are gorgeous! I prefer the purples in the palette more than any purple that I own by M.A.C., period. The pigmentation of the shadows is AMAZING! AMAZING! They are incredibly smooth with or without a primer (Although I always recommend using a primer!). The colors are vibrant so you only need a touch! The only downfall is that there is quite a bit of fallout upon applying, but once they're on-top of a primer, they stay put! What I love about this palette is that one side (left) is completely matte, and the other (right) has shimmer shades. The shimmer shades are not chunky glitter, just enough shimmer for a pop!
3. Nyx For Your Eyes Only "Smokey Eyes" Palette
This HANDS DOWN is my all time favorite eye shadow palette. I use this palette every single day! I'm a smokey eye type of girl, and if you are too I suggest that you get your hands on this palette pronto! The colors are the best that I've found for smokey eyes. There are so many varities of smokey eyes that you can do with just this one palette! I tend to stay away from the shimmery colors in the palette just out of preference, but they just as pretty as the matte/satin ones. I came across this palette 2 years ago, and I have gone through about 5! I recommend this to everyone! The eyeshadows are extremely pigmented, it ranges from browns, greys, blacks, and two highlights:champagne and a white. The chamgpagne is my absolute favorite highlight, and the black is a staple for me everyday!
I purchased mine at Ulta for $10, and the palette has 10 eyeshadows, so you're paying $1 an eyeshadow! A steal!! Lol. I can't recommend this palette enough, go out there & give it a try if you're a smokey eye lover!
Sincerely,
Lipstick & Headphones...
- Maybelline Stylish Smokes in "Natural Smokes"
The colors in this quad are beautiful! They all work well together to create a light, neutral smokey eye. The highlight color is definitely my favorite! Even one of my favorite highlights just in general. It is a satin, cream beige color..A+ for a drugstore highlight! Since most drugstore highlight colors tend to be overly-chalky, shimmery, or just don't show up at all! The "Lid" color is a mid-tone taupe, it reminds me of a less pigmented, less purple toned version of M.A.C.'s Satin Taupe. The "Crease" color is an espresso brown with excellent pigmentation. The "Liner" color is a grey brown which glides on perfectly! It is such a versatile color to have, and has great pigmentation. I love this quad for a quick, out the door look! I usually use the "lid" on the lid, "crease" as my transition color, "liner" as my outer v/crease color, and "base" as the highlight. Less than 10 minutes & BOOM! Good to go.
2. Wet'n Wild the "Lust" Palette
OH MY GOODNESS! This palette is a must have regardless of eye color, skintone, haircolor..ETC! The variety of looks that can be created with this palette will suit anyone! The colors in this palette are gorgeous! I prefer the purples in the palette more than any purple that I own by M.A.C., period. The pigmentation of the shadows is AMAZING! AMAZING! They are incredibly smooth with or without a primer (Although I always recommend using a primer!). The colors are vibrant so you only need a touch! The only downfall is that there is quite a bit of fallout upon applying, but once they're on-top of a primer, they stay put! What I love about this palette is that one side (left) is completely matte, and the other (right) has shimmer shades. The shimmer shades are not chunky glitter, just enough shimmer for a pop!
3. Nyx For Your Eyes Only "Smokey Eyes" Palette
This HANDS DOWN is my all time favorite eye shadow palette. I use this palette every single day! I'm a smokey eye type of girl, and if you are too I suggest that you get your hands on this palette pronto! The colors are the best that I've found for smokey eyes. There are so many varities of smokey eyes that you can do with just this one palette! I tend to stay away from the shimmery colors in the palette just out of preference, but they just as pretty as the matte/satin ones. I came across this palette 2 years ago, and I have gone through about 5! I recommend this to everyone! The eyeshadows are extremely pigmented, it ranges from browns, greys, blacks, and two highlights:champagne and a white. The chamgpagne is my absolute favorite highlight, and the black is a staple for me everyday!
I purchased mine at Ulta for $10, and the palette has 10 eyeshadows, so you're paying $1 an eyeshadow! A steal!! Lol. I can't recommend this palette enough, go out there & give it a try if you're a smokey eye lover!
Sincerely,
Lipstick & Headphones...
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