Make Up Forever Mini-Haul!

     I would like to preface this quick post by saying that I believe makeup is a facet of this beautiful thing we call fashion. That being said, I'll tell you why I had this mini-haul. I am by no means wealthy, so when I spend money on makeup, I usually have to think on it before I hand the evil cashiers at Sephora my money (they're not evil, it's just that antagonizing someone makes me feel better about spending so much money). Something about this Monday made me feel the need to purchase some makeup. I'm not sure what it is exactly, but trust me, it made me drive all the way to the mall to purchase these products (it wasn't until I left Sephora that I realized my purchase were solely Makeup Forever). Then brain spark! Now I have something to post about!

Make Up For Ever's Duo Mat Foundation, Instant Brush Cleanser, and Full Cover Concealer

Foundation in shade 203-Light Beige and concealer in shade 5-Vanilla

     The workers in Sephora were kind enough to aid me in my search for the perfect color! I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming the employees were, but then again, I might have looked suspicious in a store filled with women. At least one of the cashiers were male, though.

     The foundation is actually very mat and had a decent coverage. Too bad the amount of powder you get is just not that much for how much it costs ($34). The tube of concealer had amazing coverage, perfect for all the little imperfections I have everywhere on my face. Of course, the amount is also a bit lacking compared to the price ($32). However, I really love the products, so if you have some money to spare, I definitely recommend these two products (definitely trying it on tomorrow~).

     My makeup brushes were starting to get all muddy and nasty, so I decided it was time to buy myself a brush cleanser. The brush cleanser wasn't too expensive($12), and you don't have to use a lot. Simple yet effective.

    Well that concludes my mini-haul of $85. On a side note, I won 2nd place in a competition a week or two ago, and now the school board wants to recognize the people who placed. Overjoyed, am I! I was finally able to fish up a picture of the dress so here it is:

     That fat dork on the left is me, next to me is the model wearing my dress. The blue dress won 1st, designed about the girl next to the model. Finally, 3rd place goes to my friend who is standing at the end, wearing her own design. I'm quite proud of my work, and I am excited to design more clothes. What are your thoughts on brand name makeup? Do you like the dresses?



  Well until next time,
    Stay Fierce
    Stay Fabulous
    Fashion 5-0

Let It Go!

     And by, "Let It Go," I mean let that inner diva show, baby! (But first, a quick disclaimer: Every article of clothing listed below are from websites all over, I've simply compiled it into more-or-less cohesive outfits; that being said, these outfits can easily be taken apart and paired with something else, that's the magic of fashion.) Seeing that it's Spring, I feel that I should come up with some crazy looks for the season. Release the Kraken, I mean, the Colors!

     I call this ensemble Lazy Sunday. The idea of this outfit is a day at the park (possibly after a wicked night and a roaring hangover), relaxing and reading a book in the gentle Spring breeze. Essentially, this outfit is something you can throw on without too much thought. Easy to assemble, even easier to disassemble. 
     This outfit encompasses several of this season's trends, namely the Hemlock Green midi skirt by Christopher Kane and the very cute pink Alexander Wang bag. Whilst looking at the new clothes at Neiman Marcus, I caught a glimpse of that tres cute midi skirt. I just thought, "I HAVE to have it!" Alas, skirts on boys are not part of the school dress code! Besides, the price is definitely... overwhelming.
    Not everyone can afford luxuries like designer clothes. If you're like me, or if you're weary of blowing off your entire paycheck on clothes, then here's a cheaper alternative:

 

     I was aiming for to match the initial look as close as possible. As you can see, the skirt is still pricey, but it's better than the designer brand's. I replaced the scarf (which was the cheapest item when standing next to all the designer brands) with two accessories instead. Of course, you could always buy that scarf. That scarf is just too cute!

     Weekend in Rodeo Drive is perhaps one of my favorites. This outfit is meant for a day of non-stop shopping. The shorts and the mesh top will allow for proper insulation while in the spring heat. Those ultra-cute sunglasses by Anna Karin matched the blue on Milly's top that I just simply had to include it. Besides, shades make every gal look cool. The Prada bag was actually my inner artist crying out for something a little kooky. Faces on clothing is strange, but faces on a bag? Also, those shoes by Oscar de la Renta are to DIE for with that luxurious purple floral print. Trust me, this outfit will give its wearer legs for DAYS!
     Of course, I absolutely had to make a more affordable alternative:

  

     Say that you are actually shopping, those pumps will be the death of you. So instead of finding heels, these cute Garden loafers will do just fine. I replaced the expensive bag with a bowler hat, allowing for that super wearable day-time look. It's cute, it's glam, and just look at those cute anchors on the sunglasses.

     
     This outfit I call my "Crazy Colorful Concoction". Basically, this is where I absolutely lost it. My inner artistic diva has escaped the confines of my mind! It's taking over my fashion choices! I imagine this to be the high-fashion meets starving-artist look. That top by Gaultier was just so colorful and crazy that I just had to use it. Besides, bold patterns are in. The Louboutins are very hard to match, but I think the color allows for a harmonious synergy within this outfit. Of course, what's art without the abstract? That bag is a testament to who I am as a person, no, this entire outfit is. Crazy and Colorful.

 

     This cheaper alternative I had a much harder time trying to match the initial look. In the end, I had to settle for something that was similar, but trust me when I say that this outfit has a completely different feel to it. Essentially, the color and the crazy designs are present in this one as well, except this one is much more toned down. Of course, with this amount of colors on your body, who wouldn't want to show them off? This is a daytime look. The sunglasses really pull the entire outfit together with its retro shape.


     So these are the outfits I spent two days to compile. I had to make a lot of decisions on what to match, but in the end I feel satisfied with them. Some people might question my choices; I swear I have gone mental (I'm never this bold)! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy them as well. What do you think of these three dynamically different outfits? Do you love them, hate them, or maybe a little bit of both?

   Well until next time,
    Stay Fierce
    Stay Fabulous
    Fashion 5-0