October Beauty Favorites

My October Beauty Favorites

Common White Girl Tag

Halloween Costume Tutorial: Judy Garland Singing "Get Happy" from Summerstock / Cabaret/Nightclub

Halloween Costume Tutorial:

Judy Garland Singing "Get Happy" from Summerstock/Cabaret/Nightclub Costume

Watch the Video on how to get the look!

It's a quick, easy and inexpensive costume for any last minute Halloween party goers!

Biker Babe/Rock Chick Halloween Costume Tutorial

BIKER BABE/ROCK CHICK

HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL - HAIR/MAKEUP/COSTUME

I was inspired by my love of Rock N' Roll, the style of Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Punk, Goth, Rock of Ages, and some of my idols like, Gene Simmons, Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne, and Alice Cooper. I had a ton of fun doing this look and I really hope you enjoy!!

Makeup:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso

Too Faced Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow in Deep Space

Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette (the original) - 

Colors Used: Matte black, Silver and Nude 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Liner in Black

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Duo Lash Lash Glue

Ardell Wispies Lashes

NYX Silver Glitter

Hair:

See Grav3yardgirl's tutorial HERE! There are a ton of tutorials on YouTube, but this is the one I worked off of :)

I used:

Bobby Pins

Clip in Hair Streaks (From Claire's)

COSTUME:

Motorcycle Jacket: Thrifted

Leather and Chains Vest: Thrifted

Leather Skort: Thrifted

Thigh High Stockings

BEBE Thigh High Boots: Thrifted

Bandanna

Vintage Coach Purse: Thrifted

Cross Earrings: Handmade by a family friend

"Nose Ring": Wire twisted around a makeup brush and slid on nose. Very advanced technical stuff here. 

"Chin Piercings": Earring backs glued on with DUO lash glue. Worked surprisingly well!

"Marilyn Monroe Piercing": Rhinestone Crystal and DUO lash glue

"Cartilage Ear Piercings": Ear cuffs from Claire's

2nd Hole Ear "Piercings": Rhinestone crystal and earring backs. By earring backs I mean the kind of pointy silver ones. They look pretty authentic - at a distance anyway!

"Tattoos": Temporary tattoos (you can buy or make your own) and eyeliner. I sprayed my eye liner tattoos with setting spray and it really helped prevent it transferring/stay on. Word of warning though, be aware that the eye liner may rub off on what you're wearing/etc.

Madcap Makeup Monday - On Thursday

Hey Everyone,

Wow, I am really behind on this aren't I? Bad Elisabeth. However, I shall endeavor to overcome my shortcomings and bring you this week's MADCAP MAKEUP MONDAY! On Thursday.

YouTube's Screen Cap Analyzer hates me. 

Haul!

Hey Everyone,

So recently I did some shopping and I thought I'd share what I got! If you have a few minutes, please take a moment to watch. I suspect the video is funnier than I intended it to be, so it's free and good for a laugh. Which means it's healthy! There's no reason not to watch it. I bet your Doctor would even approve it ;)

This face! Oh my, I can't tell if I look ecstatic over my purchase or moved to tears. 

Pixi Soft Focus Fresh Palette

Full Review Here!

Swatches!! 

Halloween Costume Tutorial: Artemis Goddess of the Hunt/Hunger Games Tribute

Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt

Halloween Costume Tutorial

"I sing of Artemis, whose shafts are of gold, who

cheers on the hounds, the pure maiden, shooter of stags, who
delights in archery" - Homer

Step-by-Step Video :)

Costume:

Dress: J. Crew - thrifted

Slip and top panties: Vintage Dior

Lace-Up Wedges: Ugg - T.J. Maxx

Coronet: Sequin Ribbon - Craft Store

Belt: Hand-me down

Arm Band: Gift

Gold rams-head hoops: Gift

Bow: One I already owned and some spray paint

Sugar Scrub, Shimmer Body Lotion and Body Glitter

Makeup:

Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Light

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer in Fair/Light

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette in Milky Way #3

Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronzer

Pixi Fairy Light Solo in #2 Champagne Glow

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch

Stila Eye Shadow Single in Prize

Maybelline the Falsies Flared Mascara

No. 7 Black Liquid Eye Liner

Ardell False Lashes in "Wispies"

Duo Lash Glue in Clear

Benefit High Beam

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee

Rimmel Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss in Eternal Gold

Hair:

Bobby Pins

Paddle Brush

Garnier Fructis Volume Booster Dry Shampoo

Suave Keretin Anti-Frizz Serum

Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray

Frizz-Ease Humidity Defense Hair Spray

Conair Spiral Curling Wand

Halloween Costume Ideas: 40's/50s Madmen Inspired Halloween Costume/Makeup/Hair How-to!

Hey Everyone,

It's October! And in the USA that means Fall and...Halloween! I'm not typically a huge fan of the day -candy bingeing and petty vandalism seem to be the name of the game where I'm from and I'm not into either.

However, I decided to focus on my favorite parts of the season; pumpkins, Fall fashion, glitter decorations, warm drinks, football, comfort food and of course, dressing up!
I haven't done anything fun for Halloween in years, but I've always loved making my own costumes, so I thought what better time than now to do some videos on it! My goal was to make use of things I already had on hand as much as possible and to spend less than $10 on any costume for additional items. So far I've stayed within that and I have already come up with 5 costume ideas!
 Now you might not have these items in your wardrobe, but you may have something similar. I hope this helps to give you some ideas!
 And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. If you wanted you could even send me a list of what you have on hand and I could try to help you come up with a costume or you could tell me what you wanted to go as and I can try to help you think of an inexpensive way to make it happen - I love to help!!

Best wishes,

Elisabeth <3 & :)

COSTUME NUMBER ONE:

SECRETARY BY DAY/PIN-UP BY NIGHT

September Favorites

Hey Everyone,

I hope you had a great September and that your October is already off to a great start! Mine is already off to a busy start! My last couple of weeks have been hectic too, lots of travel, getting to hang out with friends, some upheaval  in the career/love life/best friend areas and then settling down a bit again (hopefully!) and a return to cooler weather! Whew! Hopefully you all have had a less frenetic September :)

A list of what I've been loving this month is down below, as well as a quick video - I hope you take a minute to check it out! Every viewer means the world to me :)

Best wishes,

Elisabeth

YouTube: It hates my face. 

Music: Miss me when I'm gone performed by Anna Kendrick, Despicable me performed by Pharrell

Movie: Pitch Perfect, Riddick 3

Food: Kroger's Private Selection Chipotle and Cheese chips

Makeup: Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer, Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer/Highlighter, Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface, Maybelline Gel Eye Liner in Expresso, Sonia Kashuk LE Brushes, Maybelline 24 Hour Tattoo Eye Shadow in Lavish Lavender, Anastasia of Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Duo in Power Lunch, Pixi Soft Focus Fresh,

Fashion: Vintage Coach purse, Budweiser camo tee, Zara top, Splendid sweater - all thrifted

Random: Glitter Pumpkins and candles,

Lotion: The Body Shop Body Butter Duo in Floral Acai