Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The world loved you, Talia.

Talia Joy Castellano (1999-2013)

It was pretty impossible not to be impressed with not only her amazing skill-beyond-her-years with make-up, but with her fighting spirit. She was an inspiration to many. Including myself.

The beauty community lost a bright star today, and the heavens gained one. 

"I love you so much and just remember there is someone who loves you dearly in this world. You are beautiful in every way possible! Just keep swimming." -From her final YouTube video.

-Thank you to thechanelmuse on tumblr for posting that quote.-

Romper Style


How to style the floral romper in my store! That Rebecca Minkoff bag! ❤

Romper Style


Oasis open front cardigan
$38 - debenhams.com


Jane Norman party top
$7.52 - houseoffraser.co.uk


Accessorize leather shoes
accessorize.com




Mawi spike earrings
stylebop.com



Miu Miu acetate glasses
net-a-porter.com


Matthew Williamson rose hair accessory
$190 - matthewwilliamson.com


AERIN lip stick
$36 - harrods.com


Deborah lippmann
nordstrom.com

Friday, July 12, 2013

Monday, July 8, 2013

Paul & Joe Lipstick! ❤

I've been wanting something (anything...) Paul & Joe for a long, long time.

A couple of days ago I finally went and bought some lipstick.

I hadn't ever really seen the makeup in person anywhere until we were strolling through Shimoda Mall one day and I saw a Paul & Joe display in a makeup store. I was stoked.

The sales woman was super sweet and helpful, even though we spoke pretty much none of the other's language. (We spoke the international language of 'I ❤ makeup') She let me try on the lipstick I picked out to make sure I liked it. And then. And THEN.

She said, "KAWAII!"

Sold. She said I was kawaii.

I didn't know, but the lipsticks sell as refills and the actual package or case for the refills are sold separately.

For both it was about $30.00.

She also gave me a few really cute samples. One of a primer and one of a powder.



So cute right? I love the packaging. This is shade 204.

The color is kind of sheer. It is from their range of natural finish lipsticks. Love the way it feels. Weightless.


Not sure why this looks so pink here. It looks a lot more like the color below.


Sheer orangey-peach.

So there you have it! New Paul & Joe.

Happy shopping! ❤

Friday, July 5, 2013

4th of July in Aomori- ootd #2

A day in Aomori.



  • Dress: A’Gaci
  • Chambray Blouse: Bloom
  • Shades: Cotton On
  • Bag: Thrifted
  • Choker: Henri Bendel
  • Watch: Bulova




Happy shopping. 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

4th of July Nails!


I felt like I needed some flair. And I like to celebrate, ya know?

So I did my nails.




Look at that Texas flag nail. BOOM. Reppin' all day. ^_-
I threw a little pearl and a puffy heart sticker on them as well.

THEN.

Bear said, "Let me do your other hand." He's a terrific painter. He paints Warhammer models. (They're part of a table top strategy game.) If you want to see, check his Instagram out.

He did a little set-up.


How adorable is that?! He is so sweet.
He had some trouble at the beginning, but he really got the hang of it.

Here's his version.


I used:
Revlon Colorstay in 180 Indigo Night. 
I loved this color and formula. One coat got a good color and it was so smooth going on. The color was a really great flag color.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in White Out.
This was really opaque but a little harder to work with. It can get a little sticky if you aren't super quick.  Still, the best white I've used. It gets the job done without 3 coats.
OPI Red my Fortune Cookie
This has to be the prettiest red I have ever seen. It's bright, but not too bright. It's red, but not too deep. It's such a lovely color. I didn't know if it would be okay for this look. It looked a little orange-y in the bottle, but it turned out great. It is just so gorgeous on. The formula is of course, great. Nice and smooth.
Seche Vite Dry Fast Topcoat
Love this stuff. But, I don't think it dries super fast. Once dry, it's the best. You can get this at Sally's Beauty Supply.
BW Brand glitter polish
I got this at the Fantasy Dome Mall here in Japan. I'm not sure where you could get this anywhere else. It's clear with round confetti and small silver holographic glitter.

Hope you like the look!

Happy shopping. (And happy painting.)