Having spent so much time giving you guys styling tips and weekly “Rip The Runways”, it dawned on me that you haven’t gotten to see much of “me.” So here’s a peek at a little of my so-called life. This past weekend, some friends and I got together to celebrate our friend Ralpha’s birthday.
She channeled her inner grown and sexy, wearing a red hot number paired with the season’s must have lip color.
And my blazer, believe it or not, was purchased when I was 11 years old. And Friday night was the first time I wore it. And I didn’t even have to get it altered. That just goes to show you that you should rummage through your things periodically to save things that could be brought back to life.
Make a statement for comfort and style in these $39.50 Kyra Patent Flats from Delia’s:
A chic flat in an exotic print is a wardrobe staple–leave it to Delia’s to make a classic affordable.
Get your Kyra Flats plus a few more recession friendly options here:
Amerie sizzled in Complex Magazine in a tailored red blazer and cut off denim shorts, worn with patterned tights and open toe sandals:
If you love her preppy meets pop princess look, get it with these high and low priced options:
Channel your inner Gossip Girl in this $98 Sydney Cardigan by French Connection:
The long sleeve v-neck cardigan has a cute stripe pattern, bright red buttons, and loop detail on trims. Mix and match with the following student chic items for a smart look:
Hey Guys!
So at the encouragement of a few eager readers, I’ve decided to start handling some of our most pressing wardrobe queries during the week instead of saving them for Friday’s Mail Bombs!
Today we have Candace who says, “Pleasseee help me find a leather skirt (pencil preferred but I’ll take a mini) for under $200…” “… I prefer real leather. Is that too much to ask?”
Of course not! Though your most affordable options can be found in the faux leather category, we did find a handful of picks that hit just under $200:
Today we’re keeping the Vintage Fab going with snapshots of Bombshell Alyssa’s Mom:
She says, “I’ve always looked at old pictures of my mother and thought they were so fashionable. I attached a couple. Hopefully you all will think so too!”
So cute! Loving everything from the floor length purple gown to the multi-colored, patterned tops.
MAC Eyeshadows have had a cult following ever since the brand emerged in the 1980s. A visit to the MAC counter or store (or if you live close to one, the PRO store *gasp*) leaves even the most conservative wild with awe at all the drool-worthy shades of eye shadows in 132 colors. What I love most about MAC is that I can walk in there with a posse of multi-cultural hotties and all of us can walk out with makeup to suit our varying skin tones. I also love the pigments and color payoff I get from their eye shadows and the fact that when compared to other department store brands, I don’t have to sell off my firstborn child to be able to afford it.
Now let’s get into some eyeshadow fun…
The Style and Beauty Doctor’s Quick Eyeshadow Tips:
1. Use an eyeshadow base (I love MAC Paints and Urban Decay Primer Potion) to make sure your eyeshadow shows up as vivid as it looks in its case and so that it lasts all day. Use a base (like MAC Paints or Paint Pot) in a shade closest to your skin tone for everyday eye looks. Use one close to your eyeshadow color for some serious color-payoff.
2. Don’t be scared of matte eyeshadows—although they may not catch your eye as quickly as their shimmery cousins, they help to define and shape the eyes. Plus they look great in the crease and they’re perfect for a maturing eye.
3. Speaking of shimmer, go easy on it if you’re having your photo taken. While pretty in person, shimmer can sometimes read as “greasy” in a photo.
4. Don’t forget you need a highlight shade. A highlight shade is either a very light gold or silver eyeshadow applied under the brow bone. You can also use an eyeshadow 2-3 shades lighter than your skintone as a highlighter. The point of the highlight is to help frame the eye and finish your eye look. Avoid using a single wash of a non-neutral color that extends all the way to the brow bone or risk looking like a makeup amateur.
Find the celeb pictured below whose skin tone is closest to yours. I’ve listed a few shade suggestions under each picture. Keep in mind that you can wear any hue, but it must be in agreement with your undertone and intensity (bright or muted). To make sense of undertones, check out Foundation 101.
Use this guide to take away some of the anxiety you can feel from looking at the over 132 colors in MAC’s collection.
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Wow, here I am thinking all you need is Amber Lights and Honeylust!
What are some of your fave MAC Eyeshadows?
Celebrity stylist June Ambrose is the creative mind behind the flawless looks of Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, Jay-Z, and more! When she hits the town, she goes for tailored looks, favoring blazers, belted shifts, and chic skirts, most always worn with a pair of fabulous oversized shades and platform pumps:
