Welcome to Bombshell Beauty-full! I am a make-up artist, a mom, as well as, a Burlesque performer and producer. I make art, jewelry, clothing, and home decor. I see magic in the ordinary, beauty in the imperfections, and seek to be inspired everyday. I'm excited to share my world of all things beauty-full. Recycled art, lots of DIY, and color, color, color!!
Trend Spotting: LED (light up) Eyelashes!! These are so sci-fi and something I would expect to see on Tron, Avatar, or the latest Lady Gaga video!
LED Eyelashes....Would You Wear These?
As someone who loves anything that lights up (I've been playing with fiber optic hair pieces for years) these excite me. I could definitely see myself indulging in these uber-cool, whimsical accessories. These would be great for Halloween or to add a little illumination to any "dress up"occasion!
Just think-you wouldn't need a flashlight to find your keys or a book light to read by at night.
These were created by artistSoomi Park... the LED Eyelash project is brought into the world from a simple question:
Why do women want larger and bigger eyes?
Sometimes, the desire for bigger eyes can become almost obsessive, and many women opt for plastic surgery in order to make their dream come true. Soomi calls this, the fetish of Big Eyes.
LED Eyelash is a clever product that features an inclination sensor with mercury to turn on and/or off. The sensor can perceive the movements of the pupil in the eyes and eyelids. If you wear it and move your head, LED Eyelash will flicker following your movements. It is as simple to use as wearing false eyelashes and as easy to remove as taking off a piece of jewelry. (I wonder if they would create a glare for people who wear contacts lol)
Here's a video showing them in action to the most adorable song.
Hope you're having a whimsical sunday and here's to finding new ways to illuminate your life!
No matter what side of the Black Friday stampede you stand on, you can take advantage of this weekends best deals online. I have done a bit of research and found some pretty worthwhile sales from top beauty brands to share with my fellow bombshell beauties. Click on the brand name to be taken to the link and I hope you save some $$ on your favs!
Urban Decay: $3 matte eyeshadows, and $20 off the Book of Shadows IV with coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY11
Cargo:30% off entire purchase with coupon code:BLACK
Pin-up Cosmetics:50% off entire purchase + free shipping with coupon code: CYBERMON
bareMinerals:They have a different deal posted each day until tuesday so check the site but I found this "last chance" item too... "All Wrapped Up Collection" -6 holiday eye shadows $19.50 ($66 value)
Benefit:2 free samples with every order + free shipping with coupon code:THANKS
Sephora.com:Free shipping on all orders over $25 with coupon code: SHIPNOW Select a playful makeup bag filled with 12 samples from your favorite brand when you purchase $25 or more with coupon code: FROMSEPHORA
Hope you're having a great thanksgiving weekend and heres to shopping in your pajamas!!!
Dali + Disney + Purity Ring= Beauty-full Thanksgiving Treat
My sister put me in the know about a free album download this past summer from Stereogum called
...featured on it is this amazing track that caught my attention right away.
"Lofticries" by Purity Ring has become without a doubt my favorite song of 2011 thus far!
Recently, while trying to find out more about them and looking for music videos I discovered this breathtaking animated short set to "Lofticries".
Upon doing further research I learned that this video was a short film called "Destino" created by Salvador Dali and Walt Disney! Their collaboration began in 1946 and more than half a century later the film was completed.
The Purity Ring Remix is so perfect with it, it almost seems as if they were created in unison. Get ready to be inspired because this video is like a rare unearthed treasure and an effervescent breath of fresh air that couldn't be more perfect on this rainy day..
This version ends before the original film does, which you can see here "Destino"
I hope you enjoyed seeing this as much as I have, and I can't believe I never knew that Dali and Disney teamed up on an incredible piece of animated art.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, be safe and remember...
Product Obsession:Stila One Step Correct How to eliminate several steps in your make-up routine with just one great product.
This innovative, three-in-one helix serum instantly color-corrects, brightens and covers skin imperfections for a flawless face in just one step.
This primer, color-corrector, brightener and anti-aging skincare serum does it all with the help of Stila's Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex™:
The revolutionary new product contains 3 color-correcting brighteners:
Green tone instantly neutralizes redness & conceals blemishes
Lavender tone counteracts sallow undertones for a vibrant, energized look and also minimizes hyper- pigmentation, brown spots, and sun spots.
Peach tone illuminates, brightens and lifts under eye darkness
Why one step correct is my current product obsession!
It works as your primer evening out the texture on the skin and creating a smooth surface
It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, pores and pigmentation
It hydrates, controls oil and instantly makes imperfections disappear
It soothes and cools the skin and feels soft and refreshing
It feels weightless, balances-out the skin and creates a glow-from-within look
It is good for your skin, containing many amazing ingredients – camellia oleifera leaf extract, ginseng root extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, and arclay minerals
You will end up using less foundation and concealer as this will correct most discoloration
This really is my new must-have, I am using it everyday and love how quick and easy it is. If you're like me, anything that combines steps and saves time is a godsend. I am obsessed with how it makes my skin look and feel and have been recommending it to everyone in store.
This one is the real deal. Here's to feeling beauty-full without compromise!
I am usually all about spreading the positivity and love around but today I need to vent a few things that really urk me. Maybe it's cuz I am PMS-ing or maybe I just need to purge a few random pet peeves to bring my good vibes back, but ever once in awhile you need to purge and vent to push the clouds away and bring back your sunny disposition (or my sunny disposition in this case).
My random pet peeves of the day (in no particular order):
People who drive Hummers in Florida.Why on earth would anyone need to drive a Hum-vee in Florida, a place that is below sea level in many parts. There are no mountainous ranges here. Are you on a convoy? Quick get in the hummer so you can escape the treacherous terrain and emanating threats of seagulls, fast food, and huge, paved 6 lane highways. Thank you for emitting 3x more pollution than any other vehicle on the road, and for taking up 1.5 parking spots. Unless you are in the military, on safari, or have 8-10 kids, I seriously CAN'T understand why you would ever own one of these ridiculous vehicles.
Anti-bullying Facebook status' posted by people that used to bully/tease me in high school This one gets me all the time. Why these people even requested me on Facebook I do not understand, or furthermore why I approved their request but it just kills me every-time I see some soapbox anti-bully message on the news feed from someone who mercilessly teased me throughout my formative years. Maybe they have grown and changed and see the error of their ways, sure. or maybe they just want to seem like really good people who passionately believe in the cause-either way I don't buy it and it bugs me.
People that get into the right hand turning lane that aren't turning.Especially when it's right before a light-ooooh this one bothers me so much. There is a reason why right hand turns are allowed at red lights. Thank you for making a 5 minute trip to the store take 20. get off your cellphone, turn down your bad radio, and pay attention to where you are driving, and the people driving around you. You may just end up saving yourself some time on your own commute if you actually plan ahead and route your drive in a way that doesn't affect aka annoy all those driving around you.
Oblong toilet paper holders. I mean really? who would design something that makes getting toilet paper off the roll near impossible. Dumb....just dumb.
People that post messages to God on their Facebook status.I'm all for believing in what works for you but seriously...If god isn't listening to you, he/she (depending on what you believe) certainly isn't logging into Facebook to see if you're giving it up to him/her on your status update.
Women who wear foundation that is 3 shades too dark b/c they think it makes them look tan. Who do you think you're fooling? If your neck is a light ivory and your face is orange beige you don't look tan, you look like you are wearing a mask. Foundation is supposed to disappear into the skin giving you a coverage that looks natural and doesn't settle on top of your face like acrylic paint.
last but not least...Women who over-punish their children in public b/c they are afraid people will judge them if their kid is crying, whining, or wailing.A few weeks ago I was shopping for my daughter in Gymboree. There was a little girl (couldn't have been more than 2 or 3) who was sitting by the checkout in nothing but a diaper while her mother tried clothes on and off of her in the middle of the store. The girl got cranky and embarrassed, and began whining. The mother looked around the store and then frantically decided to spank the little girl several times while yelling at her. This made her daughter cry even harder which prompted the mom to exclaim "do you want a time out?" hmmm...you think that would've been a nice option to offer BEFORE you spanked your clothing-less child in the middle of a store. I was so appalled I had to leave to keep from saying anything. No parent is perfect but toddlers are toddlers and sometimes they have to cry to express their emotions. That poor girl just wanted some respect and loving attention from her mother and all the woman could do was beat her bottom.
Anyways....Venting feels good and can be a healthy way to voice your frustration. These are just a few of my recent pet peeves. What are some of yours? Try it...it feels great to purge it out. Hope you all have a Beauty-full Monday and find many reasons to smile and spread the love!!
Shabby Chic Rotary Phone Debuts in Home Decor by Oak & Petal
Oak & Petalhas unleashed their Home Decor section with this kitschy, retro rotary phone adorned with a locket that can hold a picture or tiny message, an antique key, and vintage jewelry.
Everything you need to know to flaunt a flawless face!
I know a lot of Bombshell Beauties out there get mixed messages when it comes to complexion make-up. I am here to set the record straight and give you easy how-to steps. The first and most important part is having the right tools...i.e. products! You want to invest in a good concealer, foundation, and powder brush.
Benefits of Using a Brush:
More hygienic than using fingers
Gives skin a natural, smooth, professional-looking finish
Easier to blend products
Make-up lasts longer
My favorite brush to use for moisturizer, primer, foundation and even sometimes concealer is the Sephora Collection Foundation Brush #47
Sephora Collection makes a great 7 piece anti-bacterial brush set that is a steal at $60. **Always remember to clean your brushes thoroughly every 2-3 weeks using brush cleaner or your favorite facial wash.
Now the key to achieving beauty-full make-up results begins with achieving beauty-full skin.
4 steps to beauty-full skin (the basics): 1.) Cleanse 2.)Treat 3.)Moisturize 4.)Protect
This means beginning your make-up application with a nice even application of the appropriate moisturizer for your skin, eye cream and some kind of sun protection. Many moisturizers have SPF in them now, which is great, however, I recommend that women get their sun protection in their make-up.
For any SPF to be its most effective it needs to be re-applied throughout the day and what bombshell beauty wants to put moisturizer or sun-block on over their make-up through-out the day?
Re-applying a pressed, loose or mineral finishing powder with SPF is much more realistic for the bombshell beauties' lifestyle. I recommend using your foundation brush to apply your moisturizer. Next is PRIMER...
Now primer is something that professional make-up artists have been using for years to achieve flawless results for film, tv, runway, and print, but it is now coming into the consciousness of the public.
Bombshell Beauties here is 4 reasons why you should always be using primer!
It preps the skin acting as a barrier between your complexion products and your skin's texture
It hydrates & makes your make-up wear longer, so it doesn't disappear 1/2 way thru the day
It makes your product last longer, because it minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines so, you use less complexion product.
Creates a smooth, flawless finish and the perfect canvas for your make-up.
**There are primers specifically designed for certain skin types & conditions, primers w/spf, primers that are color correcting, brightening, highlighting, and light diffusing and come in gels and creams.
My favorite full face primers are:
Makeup Forever HD Micro-perfecting primer collection for color correcting
Smashbox Photo Finish Targeted Pore & Line Primer for min. the appearance of pores/fine lines
LORAC aquaPRIME Oil-free makeup primer for sensitive, oily, or acne prone skin
Sephora Collection Perfecting Ultra Smoothing Primer for brightening dull skin and dark spots and an ultra smooth, even texture for every skin type
Apply even layer, using foundation brush to the middle of the face and blend out to the perimeter.
Concealer:
It is always good to be mindful of what it is you wish to conceal. Whether it be dark circles, scars, blemishes, or hypo/hyperpigmentation concealer can help you fake a beauty-full complexion. This also helps you to see what treatment products you may want to incorporate into your skincare regiment to address the concerns you are want to conceal.
You need to know what kind of coverage you want as well. Liquid is a lighter coverage, whereas, sticks & creams are fuller coverage
My fave concealers are:
Stila Perfecting Concealers for normal skin
Benefit Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealers for MAJOR coverage, great for hyperpigmentation
Sephora Collection Smoothing & Brightening Concealer for concealing imperfections, dark circles, and smoothing fine lines while brightening.
Cover Fx Camouflage Concealer for oily and acne prone skin.
Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-aging & Anti-wrinkle Concealer for mature skin
*With a concealer brush, apply a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation to disguise under eye circles, or the same shade as your foundation to cover blemishes or redness around the nose, blend using short back and forth strokes
Choosing the right Foundation shade:
First determine whether you have a foundation undertone of pink, beige, yellow, or red.
Choose one shade you think might be close to your skin's color and apply a small dot or line of it along the jawline.
Next, do the same on either side of the first dot/line using one shade lighter and one shade darker.
Blend each in and see which one disappears into your skin the most.
(You can keep moving lighter or darker if you need to)
Foundation:
There are a wide variety of foundation products today that provide sheer, medium, or full coverage, and also offer other skincare benefits.
To pick the perfect foundation for you...you need to know 3 things:
CoverageFinish Formulas
sheer matte tinted moisturizer
medium natural liquid
full dewy cream
stick
wet/dry
cream-to-powder
mineral
* You also need to consider if you want your foundation to have any treatment properties for specific skin types & conditions. (Example: salicylic acid for acne prone skin)
If you have dry skin you're going to want to use a cream, as they tend to be more hydrating.
Oily skin might want to try a powder or mineral foundation for oil control.
Some of my favorite foundations:
Benefit Cosmetics Play Sticks for normal to dry skin
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation for sensitive skin
LORAC Natural Performance Foundation for combination or transitional skin
Make-Up Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation for max coverage and staying power
Tarte ReCreate Anti-aging Foundation with Wrinkle Rewind Technology SPF 15 for mature skin
Cover Fx Powder Fx Mineral Powder Foundation for oily & acne prone skin
You want to start in the center of the face using your foundation brush and blend outward. It is always best to gradually layer and build until you've achieved the desired amount of coverage.
Ahhh Finishing Powder
This step is going to set your make-up to wear all day. Many finishing powders also mattify (control shine), minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, and treat acne concerns.
I love, love, love me a translucent powder. These don't work as well on deeper skin tones though.
Loose powder is for all skin types and provides a natural finish.
Pressed powders these days can come with a myriad of skin concern treatment options.
Cream based powder for max coverage & wet-to-dry powder for a matte finish
My Favorite Finishing Powders:
Make-up Forever HD Microfinish Powder-Universal for all skin types, flawless finish
LORAC POREfection pressed powder for minimizing the appearance of pores & fine lines
Tarte Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder with PM20 for sensitive skin
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Mineral Veil for mature skin
Benefit Hello Flawless SPF 15 for maximum coverage
Korres Wild Rose Mineral Setting Powder for oily or acne prone skin
Use a Big fluffy powder brush tapping excess, then buffing powder into the skin using circular motions.
You should now have a Bombshell Beauty-full Complexion and can keep it natural or add color from here...Hope this has helped clearly define how you can achieve perfect coverage and a flawless face.
Please feel free to ask any questions and hope you have a happy hump day!!!
I dare you to listen to this song off Florence & The Machine's new album "Ceremonials" and not be haunted by beauty. The track "Only If For a Night" is so good, it stirs my spirit and inspired my daughter to twirl around in circles over and over again.
It will drench you in dynamic, celestial melodies that percolate through every one of your senses.
with love...
Can't wait to hear the rest of this album! Enjoy and have a beauty-full weekend!!
So I stumbled upon this video and just had to share it with you!! This made my Tuesday!
This incredible Adele cover by father and daughter duo, Jorge and Alexa Narvaez, will give you goosebumps, make you smile, make you cry, or all three!!
