outfit of the day: boho wanna-be

shirt: american eagle outfitters // cardigan thing: kohls // jeans: BKE denim // boots: marshalls // bracelets: handmade & gifts // necklace: molly the pirate on etsy // headband: school fundraiser

whoa. whoa. I had no idea how insanely awesome I was at foot modeling *pauses and admires feet, thinks of calling payless shoes for a job*

About three-four months ago I started a fashion revolution in my grade when I showed up with a simple hemp-braided headband wrapped around my head.
Seriously. Not kidding. The funny thing was that more guys than girls jumped on the "hippie headband" bandwagon, and I was flooded with requests for them (I make my own). It is a regular item of my wardrobe now, and I wear one two-three days a week.

What's your favorite accessory to add to an outfit?
-hannah

sunday spark week 5

This is the nail design I slaved over on Saturday. I wanted to have nice-looking nails on Easter and I wanted to do a flower, so this is what I came up with. Let me just say, it was so dang hard to do this design lefty! (I'm right-handed ;])

Welcome to week five of Sunday Spark, where you can start off your week with a spark of inspiration! You can also leave inspiration for others, just enter your link in the linky tool below! It may be a photo of your makeup for the day, it may be a cool manicure you just did, it may be an awesome outfit. Anything can be inspirational! The only rules are:

You must take the photos/write the post yourself
the post/photo must be something beauty/fashion related (this is a beauty blog after all!)
you must include this button in your post:



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or link to this blog.

Every Sunday I'll pick my favorite bit of inspiration and feature it on this bloggity-blog. I don't expect to get too many entries the first few weeks, if any, but one is better than nothing ;) So link away, I'd love to see what beauty inspiration you guys have for everyone!







Here are the links from last week:

thanks Rachel and Mikayla for linking up!


-hannah

makeup tutorial: princess

My grandad passed away last night, and I thought today I would do something with my makeup that reminded me of him. He used to call me "princess", I don't know why, but it kind of stuck, so I thought I'd do a "princess-y" look :)

Products used:
Revlon Creme Shadows (cream base)
Profusion Palette (light gold shadow)
Revlon Quad in Coffee Bean (highlight cream color)
Coastal Scents 88 Original palette (gold, brown, deep pink, plum-brown)
wet n wild dark brown eyeliner
Covergirl All-in-One mascara in black
Covergirl LashBast Fusion mascara in black
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Icy Nude

step 1: prime your lids

step 2: pat a gold shadow on your inner corners/tear duct area

step 3: apply a light cream-colored shadow all over your lid

step 4: sweep a deep pink color into your crease and outer corner

step 5: with a light hand, take a dark brown/plum/red color and pat it into your very outer corner (if you happen to have the Urdban Decay Original Naked palette "Hustle" would be great for this!)

step 6: with the same brown/plum/red color, line the outer half of your upper lids. With the remaining shadow on the brush, apply it to the outer third of your lower lids

step 7: Line your waterline with a brown liner

step 8: apply several coats of your favorite black mascara to your upper and lower lashes.

step 9: finish off with a pinky-nude lip color and put a gloss on top.

done!

I hope you guys enjoyed this and if you ever try out any of my tutorials, post a photo of yourself on your blog and leave me the link, I'd love to se how it works out for you!

-hannah

top 5 beauty products of march

Hey guys! I'm so excited to share my March favorites with you! I've been using some great products this month, so here we go...

1. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow

Whenever I want a strong eyeshadow base with a tad of shimmer, I reach for "too cool". This stuff keeps my eyeshadows in place all day, some thing other cream shadows haven't been able to do. Now, I understand that cream shadows aren't necessarily supposed to keep eyeshadows in place, but I do think they should be able to resist creasing fairly well. "Too cool" does, and I love it!

2. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer

I've used this concealer every single day since I got it and words cannot describe much I love this product. It's very light and you can't feel it on, and it really does brighten your face. I'm in the shade "Radiant", but honestly I think "Ivory" would work even better for me because it's warmer-based. You guys have to try this out, it is uh-MAZE-ing!

3. CoverGirl Lasblast Fusion Mascara

I really like this mascara. It lengthens, volumizes, and dramatizes my lashes. My only complaint about this product is by the end of the school day, I notice some flaking, which can get annoying. But it's easily fixed with a little swipe underneath your eyes. Trust me, it's worth it!

4. Rimmel Blush in Pink Sorbet

This has been my go-to everyday blush for the past three-four weeks. I love how light it is and how it gives my skin a gorgeous healthy glow! Definitely one of my top favorites this month!

5. Sinful Colors Nail Polish in "Hazard"

This is currently my go-to nail color. If I'm too lazy to do a nail design in a hurry I can slap on this color and in one coat it's good-to-go.

What were your March favorites?

-hannah

sunday spark week 4

I know, my lack of posting around here is getting ridiculous! I do have the final two makeup tutorials in the eye color series ready, so I should be able to get those up over the next few days. But I also have to post my March beauty favorites!

Just a simple nail design today! It took super quick to do, but I have to say I think its one of my favorites! I love the slight gradient effect and I think its perfect for spring/easter.

Welcome to week four of Sunday Spark, where you can start off your week with a spark of inspiration! You can also leave inspiration for others, just enter your link in the linky tool below! It may be a photo of your makeup for the day, it may be a cool manicure you just did. Anything can be inspirational! The only rules are:

You must take the photos/write the post yourself
the post/photo must be something beauty related (this is a beauty blog after all!)
you must include this button in your post:

<a href="http://bellechicbeauty.blogspot.com/search/label/sunday%20spark"><img src="http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac161/nutty97/sparksundays.png" /></a>

or link to this blog.

Every Sunday I'll pick my favorite bit of inspiration and feature it on this bloggity-blog. I don't expect to get too many entries the first few weeks, if any, but one is better than nothing ;) So link away, I'd love to see what beauty inspiration you guys have for everyone!





Happy linking!


-hannah