Sorry I'm not sorry...

So it's been determined that I'm not a frequent updater of this blog.  Here's my main issue: it's not that I don't frequently wear makeup or that I don't wear makeup that would warrant a blogpost but it's that in order to post on the blog I have to take several pictures of my own face.  Which can be PAINFULLY difficult at times as I feel many others would agree.  I've realized from these posts that I have a mega lazy eye as well as having super bloodshot red eyes all the time, I also can't smile naturally without looking completely psychotic and when I don't smile I look like a freaking JERK.  It's a hard situation.  I'm trying to get past it.

Born this way! Makeup for Lady Gaga concert going/ blizzard braving/ fabulous being

YOU READ THAT TITLE RIGHT.  At the beginning of the month my bestie Linzee and I braved some pretty shit weather all decked out to go see our favourite Mother Monster, LADY FRIGGIN GAGA (two shows before she announced the cancellation of the rest of the tour due to injury!) and it was EPIC.  I've done a quick recreation of the makeup I wore to the concert, minus the glitter (cause that's a pain in the bottom to remove) and maybe a wee bit less dramatic.  I did a quick pictorial? Picture tutorial? Ya? Maybe? of how I did the makeup.  Hope you enjoy!

Face of the Day 2 - Holiday Party Ready

SNAP!  Another post ya'll!  New holiday collections at work always inspire me to try things I don't usually do with my makeup.  Things such as wearing colour on my eyes, something I don't normally do what with the whole bright red hair thing it seems to be overkill.  However, I enjoyed this look.  It didn't offend me.  Okay bye. 

Face of the Day

Since my work requires me to wear fancy as hell makeup I figured I may as well use that to help me stay active on my blog.  Entries won't be as long or as ridiculously hilarious but I'll try.  ALSO keep reading until the end because I'm going to include a Tea of the Day (since I have two fabulous friends who purchased me glorious tea for early Christmas presents!  LOVE YOU BROADS!)

Pong! 2 - Holiday Season

Oh heyyyyy!  As you may see from the title this is another collaboration with Cass of http://cass-parade.tumblr.com/ because she's freaking amazing!  The stunning centerpiece she's created inspired by fall vegetation and the colours of the season is an amazing palette for this look.  While I didn't take every colour from the display I used rich purples and bronze as well as a stunning fine smokey gold glitter to recreate the glow Cass achieves in her photos.  I love this display and I cannot believe the beauty of nature that Cass captures, this was an intimidating one my friend!  Ping Pong to the MAX!  For a list of products used and a quick explanation of how I achieved this Holiday look keep reading!

Friggin Favs.

These are my top 10 friggin favourites (again Canadian... yes there's a "u" in favourites).  Also due to the fact that I had difficulties narrowing this down to 10 I'm also throwing in some honorable mentions.  I can do that... because this is my blog.  Haterzzzz.

Pong!

So I've many times mentioned my dear friend Cass on this blog.  We've decided to help each other stay active in our blogging lives by playing a sort of blog ping pong match.  Her amazing images and gorgeous settings will inspire the makeup looks posted here.  Maybe we can both get our shit together and throw together a few more posts before the summer ends!  To check out the inspiration for this look check out her fantastic tumblr page: cass-parade.tumblr.com

Colour Theory - Purple - Part 2

So yes... I have difficulties staying active on this blog.  I think we've determined this.  It's well represented by my tiny wee small followers count (which I entirely appreciate each one of you trust me) but I've come to determine that the best thing is to do this for myself... not to gain followers... I have no desire to be "internet famous" HECK I don't even like talking to strangers!  Because STRANGER DANGER.  OH and my laptop has been fixed for a reasonable price (woo!  take that karma... you bitch) so I thought ok... pulling my socks up... even though I rarely wear socks because let's be honest I rarely wear shoes. 

Colour Theory - Purple wearable look

So... it's been a while.  Again.  Let me think of excuses... Christmas, New Years, Work, Birthday, Groundhog Day?  Nope I don't have any good excuses.  Sorry.

Colour Theory - Red (the lip)

The red lip has always been the go-to look for glamour and fashion.  It's striking and bold while at the same time being classic and timeless. No need to list the Hollywood starlets who made the red lip so famous because it's pretty obvious.  As I know it's been a while since my last post I thought I'd do something extra special and use photos from an amazing make shift photoshoot I did with two beautiful and talented ladies (collaboration with Cass of http://cass-parade.tumblr.com/). Keep reading for a list of products and some tips to get the perfect red lip!

Colour Theory - Red (Hallowe'en)

OH HI

Okay so I was going to do a "wearable" red look for my colour theory series but come on... I mean with Hallowe'en like 3 sleeps away how could I do such a thing?  So that's going to have to come at a later date.  I didn't go with a gore look that may come this weekend or even on Hallowe'en day so I decided to go with something that could be used for several styles of costume.  Demon, Devil, Vampire, etc... whatever.  ANYWHO on with the show... (THE SHOW MUST GO ONNNNNNNN THE SHOW MUST GO ONNNNNN [Moulin Rouge fans singing right now? yes? no? just me? jerks.]).

Colour Theory - Orange: Part 2

OH HIIIII!!!

Okay so Orange Part 2.  The more "avant garde" side of orange.  Ugh did I just say that?  Ewwwww.  I hate myself.  ANYWHO...  doing "fashiony" orange work can be somewhat difficult... what with the addition of any black to the look you can end up looking like you're a walking Hallowe'en costume store horror story.  Not that this is a bad thing... but it's not like you want to be the weird girl who can recite the entire Nightmare Before Christmas movie or starts decorating for Hallowe'en two months prior or the one who purchases Hallowe'en decorations after the date not just because they're on sale for NEXT year but actually to decorate her room all year................. shut up... stop judging me.

Colour Theory - Orange

Ok so not your basic colour theory, I'm not going to sit here with a colour wheel and try and teach you about complimentary colours and blah blah blah because I've learned it too many times and to be honest with you I'm bored with it.  HOWEVER... I'm hoping to do a bit of a series of posts that focus on one colour, showing you a wearable (in my eyes) and a more fashion focused or "unwearable" look.  OH and also... yes it's spelled COLOUR, I am Canadian... we like to throw in extra letters here and there.

Adele Inspired

OH MY GOD I know I know I'm updating.  It's madness.  Ok long story short:  I moved, worked, things happened, I'm "not friendly", my computer failed, I moved back, things are better.  Don't worry about it.

Fall trend

Fall came quickly this year!  I've heard it's supposed to get warm again soon but I've yet to see it.  While the first day of fall has yet to arrive I've seen people left and right enjoying the layering and darker colour palette that cooler weather brings.  Personally I love it.  Not to mention Hallowe'en is quickly approaching and that makes me absolutely manic in planning decorations, makeup, costumes, the whole package.  This is by far my favourite time of year.  The haunting season.

The great mascara search Part 2 - High End brand

Ok so part two, craziness.  Originally I thought I'd wait to do the second part but I figured might as well keep the momentum going now that I've gotten the hang of it.  The product in this post will be those mascaras that would be found at Sephora, department store counters, etc.  Quite a few on this list came from a Sephora set of 10 (or something like this) trial sizes of different mascaras, but as far as I know the brush and product inside are identical to that it's full size counterpart.  So let's get this started!

The great mascara search - drugstore brand

If you know anything about me, you know that I have an obsession with eyelashes.  And why wouldn't I?  The eyes are the window to the soul correct?  CORRECT?  So why not put nice curtains (or window treatments if you want to get all home and gardeny on me) on those windows?!  I've thought about creating a blog for a while now but I never got the inspiration.  Until a few weeks ago when one of my loves Cass created her own to show how amazingly talented she is... BAM inspiration!  One thing you should know about Cass (in addition to her being one of the most amazing people you will ever meet and an extraordinary friend on top of that) is that she's got eyelashes I would kill for.  Naturally curly, ridiculously long and a major source of jealousy.  So this mascara search is the result of me trying to reach what I like to call "Cass level" in terms of lashes.  Also if you want to check out her blog and get some amazing inspiration too here's the link:  http://cass-parade.tumblr.com/

two faced

Sometimes I don't know who I am or who I want to be.

Sometimes I want to change everything about myself and start fresh.

But makeup, much like life, is all about balance.

details are after the cut!

The welcoming

I've always loved the idea of change.  Of forward movement.  Of being a chameleon... changing with my environment.  Thus...my love of makeup, ever changing hair colours and styles and fighting the urge to stick with what works and not look beyond.  Life has an interesting way of pushing people to remain the same and become complacent.  That's why you find websites full of rules regarding hair colours that suit your skin tone and makeup to wear if you have blue eyes or brown eyes or what jeans to wear if you hate your hips or your tummy.  This isn't one of those kinds of places.  This blog will be devoted to the art of makeup.  Not always pretty and polished but art none the less.  It may seem scattered at some points but that's just a reflection of change and growth and movement.

We'll see where this takes us.

KC