Orange & Blue (plus, I graduated!)

I can't believe I'm just now getting around to posting this, but I finally had my graduation ceremony from Aesthetics school a few weeks ago! I completed my program in May, but they combined the summer semester with our class, so we all graduated together. This particular weekend was a great one for me, as I was hired on at Starbucks and landed a second interview at MAC (where I also got the job, yay!). I can only hope that bigger and better things are to come, as I have my foot in the door of my dream profession, a makeup artist. Thank God! 

Jason and I after graduation (I love my Honor Society sash!)

 The next night, I had a super fun evening chatting with some new and old friends at a local venue. Usually there are loud bands and annoying smoke at this place, but it was much more chill and pleasant that night.

lips- MAC Morange, necklace- vintage

dress- Forever 21

Kisses and Cupcakes,
Jess

Thrift Store Magic

I went to my favorite thrift store not long ago, and found a bunch of new wonderful items that I'll be wearing in the weeks to come. One of them was this dress, which started out as a massive muumuu type sack, and I turned it into a stylish sundress. I don't think there is anything more satisfying than paying $3 for an item that turns out to be unique and fashionable after just a few snips! I just adore thrifting!

Before- massive sleeves, way too long, way too big

After- short, sassy, and I turned the cut off hem into a belt

I ended up wearing it without the belt when I went out, and I still felt cute and comfortable.

dress- America's Thrift Store, shoes- Target, bangle- vintage, bag- thrifted, ring- Charlotte Russe

MAC Dame Edna in Wisteria

This is the inspiration chart I used, but I don't think I used any of the products that are listed on the sheet. I used similar ones, which is what you can do if you decide to try this look. All you really need to do is get the colors close to the picture, and it turns out great.

For the eyes, I started out with a primer. I use Bare Escentuals, but any eye primer will do. Next, I lightly applied a blue cream shadow to the outer half of my eyes, just to make the color brighter. I then applied MAC eyeshadow in Electric Eel (or any bright blue) on my crease and slightly above, out towards the corner of my eye. On my eyelid, I applied a light pink loose shimmer, and blended it with the blue. I also put the shimmer in the corner of my eye, along with an off white solid shimmer (MAC Nylon). I lined my eyes with solid black (MAC Carbon), and lined the bottom with the bright blue. I lightly swept an off white shimmer under the brows, and blended. Lastly, I put a very bright purple under the blue liner on my bottom lashes. I used a bright shimmery purple from my Coastal Scents palette. Two coats of Maybelline Great Lash finish the eyes.
I apply my foundation and concealer after my eyeshadow, so the fallout from the shadow will not stick to my skin. I use MAC Studio fix, and set it with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish. I then conditioned my lips with classic Burt's bees, and applied MAC Venomous Villains in Maleficent. The cheeks are a shimmery dark pink blush, MAC Style Demon.

Chelsea's Going-Away Party :(

My friend Chelsea (who I happen to have 2 matching tattoos with) moved to Atlanta last week :( She is the one who put the awesome blue streaks in my hair. I guess I'll have to drive down there to get my hair done now! I know I'll be going to visit her a lot, we already have a fun girl date planned! Her going away party was fun, but sad too. I dressed up extra loud for her!

eyes- MAC Electric Eel, lips- Burt's Bees tinted lip balm in Hibiscus, cheeks- MAC Style Demon



dress- Miley Cyrus for Walmart, belt- Express, shoes- Steve Madden, feather earrings- Rue 21

aqua everywhere

In addition to purple (see last post) the other color I'm currently obsessed with is teal/blue/aqua. I guess I match my clothes to my hair, and my makeup too. I just love it. I kind of want to put purple streaks in my hair too, and then I'd be complete!

nice shot of my closet room
shirt-h&m, jeans-marshall's, wedges-had them so long I can't remember, necklace-my mom's from college when she was a chi omega, cuff-rue 21, earrings-forever 21

forgetful heart

Friday was heart health awareness day, and what do you know? I DIDN'T WEAR RED! :( Very strange, because red is not only my favorite color, but the most prevalent color in my wardrobe. And I even wore it the day before, for Chinese New Year! Oh, well. I will remember next year!

necklace-charlotte russe, belt-vintage, tunic-wet seal, leggings-forever 21, shoes-marshall's