Showing posts with label me. Show all posts
Showing posts with label me. Show all posts

Sunday, April 22, 2012

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


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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
Maybelline Color Tatoo 24HR Eyeshadow.Opens in a new window

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
Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer, Honey, 0.05 Fluid Ounce
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
LashBlast 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
Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush

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"
Professional Nail Enamel, 24/7

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

Saturday, March 17, 2012

makeup tutorial: for gorgeous greens

This is the second tutorial in the eye color series, and I thought it was appropriate to do green eyes on St. Patrick's day :)
So, remember the chart I made for the blue eyes tutorial? Well, I made another one for green eyes:

These are the colors I think look best with green eyes, the ones that really make them pop. On with the tutorial!

Products used:
Revlon Creme Shadows in Not Just Nudes
Lancome Quad
Milani Baked Shadow
Jordana Eyeshadow Duo in Purple Smokes
Physicians Formula Gel Eyeliner
Wet n Wild eyeliner in dark brown
Wet n Wild color icon jumbo pencil in pixie
Covergirl all-in-one mascara

start with clean eyes.

step 1: prime your lids with any shadow base you have.

step 2: take a shimmery cream color...

and pat it on the lower half of your eyelid.

step 3: take a shimmery gold shadow and pat it onto the upper half of your lid up to your crease


 step 4: sweep a medium-purple/lilac shade into your crease. (these photos do not do this color justice, it's gorgeous!)


step 5: with a dark plum-y/purple color, define your outer corner and the outer part of your crease.


step 6: line the outer part of your lid with purple. I used gel eyeliner, but you can use anything. Also, smudge a tiny bit into your lower lashline.

step 7: line your waterline with dark brown and highlight your inner corner with a shimmery champagne color.

step 8: curl your lashes and apply mascara.

Your done!





I hope this was helpful for all you green eyed girls out there! Next up, hazel :)

-hannah

Sunday, February 26, 2012

guess who got a haircut?

Hey guys! Sorry for leaving you in the dark for a few days, but since lent started my mom has been very anti-screens, so not much blogging action! But anyway, yesterday I got a haircut. I like it, but it's...... short. Not ridiculously short, but shorter than I'm used to. Here's the before picture:

goodbye luscious curly locks, hello.....

unattractive flash... blech

layers and bangs! This photo doesn't really show you my bangs very well, but they're there!
I usually get layers when I get a haircut, but I don't usually go this short. And I haven't seen it curly yet, because my hair-cutter person straitened it last night and I didn't need to wash it this morning (my hair is naturally very curly).

What do you think? What's your favorite way to get your haircut?

-hannah




Thursday, February 9, 2012

high-end vs. drugstore: Lancome vs. CoverGirl

Hey peeps! I'm doing a "compare and contrast" post, where I will be comparing a high-end product to a drugstore product. I think this will become a sort-of regular kind of post, so..... yeah ;)

Today I'm doing Lancome's Le Crayon Khol pencil eyeliner vs. CoverGirl's Liquiline Blast eyeliner.

Prices:
Lancome–$25.50
CoverGirl–$8.79

Holy price difference! Personally, I would never pay for a $25 eyeliner, but this was given to me as a gift in a sample size, so it's all good ;)

Before smudge test:
As you can see in the photo above, the CoverGirl liner is way darker and more pigmented. It also went on way smoother. The Lancome one tugged on my skin and after these photos were taken I noticed some irritation around the swatch area :(

After smudge test:
The Lancome liner intensity reduced considerably after the smudge test, while I can hardly tell a difference in the CoverGirl one. Believe me, I don't want this post to turn into a "rip on Lancome" post, because I have a few different shadows that I adore from that brand, but come on. Seriously? Look at that, just look at it! And the price difference is amazing, too.

And the winner is....

By far CoverGirl Liquiline Blast eyeliner. It has better texture, better pigmentation, it's longer lasting, it really just has everything the le crayon khol pencil doesn't.
What's your favorite drugstore eyeliner? The CoverGirl one is up there, but I'm still staying with my Physicians Formula Retractable liner in black (I have the green eyes trio, but the black is my favorite from the trio and, well, in my whole collection!).

-hannah


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

something uber-important just happened to me...


See that? That little silver splotch right there? That, my friends, is pan!!!
Why is this a big deal? Let me explain:
This is the first time I've ever hit pan on anything. I know, crazy right? I just don't use up things quickly, especially when I have so many different products for the same use. But it does make sense that I hit pan on a foundation first, considering I use it every day.
Also, I haven't even used foundation for very long. I never liked the thought of foundation because I always thought it would suffocate my skin. This stuff doesn't though, so in case you're interested, it's the Physicians Formula Talc-Free Mineral Powder :)

What's your favorite foundation? I'd love some suggestions!

-hannah

Saturday, February 4, 2012

my holy grail products

I thought it was about time to share with you guys my very favorite products. I totally recommend these to everybody!


Eyeshadow:
Wet n Wild single in Nutty
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Champagne
Madison Street Beauty shadow in Galaxy
CoverGirl single in Champagne
Milani Runway Eyes shadow in Bronze Doll

Liner:
Milani Color Brilliance Eye Liner in Aqua
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Trio for green eyes (black liner)
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeliner in Dark Brown

Mascara:
CoverGirl LashPerfection Mascara
CoverGirl Professional all-in-one Mascara

Lipstick:
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Icy Nude

Lip Gloss:
Jordana Lipshine Glaze in Raspberry

Lip Stain:
CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in Nude Kiss

Lip Liner:
Jordana Easyliner for Lips in Tawny



Blush:
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Well, there you have it! As you can see, I left out foundation and bronzer and several other things from each category because I just don't have a favorite in those particular categories.

I hope this was helpful and that you found some new products from it! If you'd like me to do a full review on any of the products mentioned, just ask!

-hannah