Cozy Cashmere: Fall Tutorial

Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons, candles, apple cider, cable knit sweaters, mmmmm. But in a fashion sense, fall is hands down my favorite to do makeup for! This fall there have been so many amazing collections released for the drugstore, that I thought today I'd bring you a tutorial using the Maybelline Eyeshadow Quad in Cozy Cashmere. This look has been one of my favorites to rock recently, it's neutral, easily intensified, and totally makes my light eyes POP!

Achieving fabulous fall makeup doesn't have to break the bank! Check out the tutorial below:

Products Used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden (Any nude eye primer would work)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk

Maybelline Eye Studio Cozy Cashmere Quad

Loreal Linear Intense Liquid Eyeliner

NYX Jumbo Pencil in Bronze

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Perversion (Alternative: Rimmel Kohl Liner)

NYC High Definition Mascara

Nars Blush in Madly (Any brown based blush would work)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipgloss in Moi (Any "My lips but better" color would work)

Brushes I used:

Flat Shader Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e60.htmClick=16806

Pencil Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Pencil_E30_p/e30.htmClick=16806

Blending Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e40.htmClick=16806

Eye Shading Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e55.htmClick=16806

Angled Liner Brush: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/e65.htmClick=16806

So tell me, what's you're makeup must have for fall? Let me know in the comments!

xo

M

How I Style 3 Fall Fashion Essentials

Fall fashion is by far my favorite season for styling. Sadly being a Southern California student, we don't get to experience leaves changing, or even that brisk evening air until nearly November...(tear) But that doesn't mean I can't blast the air conditioning, dress up in boots and pretend....right?

In this video 4 other beauty youtubers and I styled 3 essential items, liquid leggings, denim shirt, and a little black dress! What's so fun about this video is that we all have SUCH different styles, so no matter what your taste in fashion is, you're bound to find each one styling variation that suits you! 

Check out the video linked below! & Tell me what your fall fashion must have is!

xo-

Meghan

Taylor Swift Tutorial: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

It's no secret that the world is utterly entranced by this 22 year old country cross over star. She's adorably bubbly and still totally humble despite her immense success in the last few years (hello....she was #11 on the Forbs 100 list!) What snagged the media's attention about Taylor was her brutal honesty (and yes. I said brutal) This seemingly innocent blonde bats her lashes and smiles as she oh so lyrically openly disses her ex boyfriends. While most of us bitter single girls just complain with our girlfriends over pints of Ben & Jerry's, Taylor takes that to a whole new level, outright naming the boys who've wronged her in her hit songs. Now THAT'S the kinda girl I wanna be friends with.

On August 13 2012, Taylor released her first single off the new album "Red," in a google live chat, titled 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' In this catchy tune Taylor stresses to a persistant ex, that in fact, they will "never EVER" get back together. Let's be honest, we all have those ex's who keep trying to push their ways back into our patched up hearts. And it's about time we all start taking a leaf from Taylor Swift's book, flipping our blonde pony tails, pouting our red lips, and slamming doors in those jackasses faces. Am I right? 

The much anticipated music video for 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,' Taylor challenged fans to catch on to the quirky sense of mocking in the video. Clad in oversized fleece pajamas, the 'iconic' indie glasses, she dances around in a cable knit room with her people fully dressed in animal costumes...and yes I mean furries. If Taylor's stroke of sheer genius went over your head, study up on some indie music videos, they'll suddenly look strikingly similar. Furthering her major clue to viewers about who the muse of this song is, "some indie record that is much cooler than mine," my guess? Despite the actor in the video's physical similarity to her ex Jake Gyllenhaal, I'm totally thinking this tune screams John Mayer. Uh hello...indie record....desperate man? Seems pretty obvious to me.

In the music video Taylor dawned her now signature look of thick winged liner and a full red lip, easily recreated by meare crazed fans like me! If you want to see how I achieved this look, pajamas and all, check out the tutorial!

MY TUTORIAL:
(Click on it below to watch)

What I used to achieve this look:

EYES:

Maybelline Color Tattoo In Barley Beige 

MAC Grain Eyeshadow

MAC Quarry Eyeshadow

MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow

Loreal Linear Intense Liquid Liner

Wet n' Wild Eyeliner in Charcoal 

Benefit They're Real Mascara

FACE:

Tarte Blush in Exposed

Benefit High Beam

LIPS:

NYX Lipliner in Plush Red

Tarte Lipstick in Wild (Soon to be released!)

     *DRUGSTORE DUPE: Wet n' Wild MegaLast Lipstick in Spotlight Red

Victoria's Secret Hair Tutorial

Let's be real here, what girl looks at a Victoria Secret model and goes, "Blah. That's some mediocre hair" I'm a huge fan of curls, tight little ringlets. loose waves, but especially as of late, these big soft curls! These rollers are amazing for achieving this look!

Check out the video and let me know what you think

xo-

M

Lita Love

Maybe it's because I'm spending so much time on Tumblr...but I am seriously lusting over Jeffery Campbell Lita's booties. Now let's be honest, I'm not a small girl, I'm 5'9 and these shoes are taaaaall! But let's get real, these are cute enough that I can rock being 6 foot something or other, it's for the sake of fashion right? The signature look of the Lita is the thick platform and chunky heel. The "classic" Lita would most likely be considered the leather shoe with the wooden heel, but the shoes come in suede, studded, lace even american flag print, so theirs a style for everybody!

You can buy Lita's online everywhere, sadly they hardly ever go on sale and for a statement shoe they have a hefty price tag starting at $160. I'm on the fence about buying a pair of these babies, I'm all about comfort so YOU tell me? Are they comfortable enough to justify the price? Are these a must? Leave your feedback in the comments bellow! 

xo

M

Style Forecast: Baroque

     Last night after watching 'Love and Other Drugs' (not as bas as the reviews made it sound BTW) I stumbled upon E's 'Fashion Police' Let me start off by saying I typically never agree with these types of shows, I could care less what celebrities are wearing most of the time. But I tuned in right when the hosts were discussing the newest fall trend, baroque.

     Baroque, is an artistic style, ranging from paintings, archetecture and fashion dating back to the 17th century. Think very over the top, ornate detailing, weaving, lavish and expensive. When I heard baroque was making a modern day comeback let's just say I was surprised. The last time I saw anything modern fitting baroque was a rug...not a dress. But after further research, I fell in love with the modern day twist on the 17th century style.

Seen on the runway by D&G

     Obviously not all of us are going to be rocking full fledged baroque dresses & jackets, but it's a really easy style to transfer from the runway and tone down for the every day fashionista. (I totally have this gut insane feeling that H&M is going to go crazy with this trend for fall....so fingers crossed I'm right! I'd love to see what they'd bring out on an affordable level for us mere mortals )

Obviously a cult favorite in rocking this new trend, sunglasses are a simple way to sport the trend, but these Prada sunnies are anything BUT simple. They're a statement and totally fashion forward. 

Prada Baroque Sunglasses

If you're loving this style but you're not too keen on wearing it head to toe, go for a scarf! The print makes it baroque, but because it is such a timeless style, you'll be wearing it for seasons to come, especially if you get it in a neutral color!

Tarnish 'Baroque Gem' Scarf

Using baroque style for home decor...can you say genius? Crown molding, marble, ornately carved head boards, super lavish, circa Marie Antoinette. We all love living like princesses, so a cheap picture frame with over the top detail is perfect to channel your inner royalty. 

Elsa L. 'Relief Baroque' 4x6 Picture Frame

 It is no secret that I have a weakness for patterned pants...something about them is so retro to me. Damask is a baroque pattern that we've been loving for years, and going for a subtle damask pattern on a pair of J Brand skinnies is basically heaven on jeans for me. Going for a light colors in the pattern makes the pants a subtle statement, nothing too over the top and loud.

J BRAND 835 Baroque

So tell me, what do YOU girls think of baroque? Is it something you're loving for fall? Or do you wish it stayed back in the 17th century with beheading? Let me know in the comments below!

xo
M

Dorm Essentials

Hi all! So dorm season is right around the corner for for all you incoming college freshman! What an exciting time, full of all nighters, pajama parties & getting sex-exiled by your roommate! Ah, nothing like being a freshman! So this past year I lived in a dorm at my college & I thought I'd give you guys my MUST HAVE packing list! These are the essentials that totally saved my butt durring the year! Make sure to check out my Dr. Meghan Packing video for even MORE dorm tips!

A mattress topper was a serious must have item for me, the dorm beds were so uncomfortable I can even tell you! There are tons of different kinds of toppers, ranging in price, so check out places like Bed Bath & Beyond or Target to find one that works for you! 

You NEEED this! Twin XL bedding! Nothing else will fit the dorm beds if this is the size bed you have! You're school will tell you what size the bed is before move-in, and if not, you can always call and ask! I suggest getting 2 sets, one that's a lighter material, like a cotton, and another that's fleece or jersey for the colder months! 

Get fun pillows! I can't even tell you how easily you can dress up your room with colorful pattern pillows! Target, Marshalls, and Ross have tons of cheap pillows! Go for something COMFY too! None of that sparkly decorative stuff! You want something totally plush that you can snuggle with when you study!

Towels! Get these all in the same color, then another set in a different color! I reccomend getting ones of all sizes so you're never without one! 

You need to document the memories of your freshman year! I'd advise getting a cheaper camera (cheaper than this LOL) because chances are you'll be taking pictures at parties, and you don't want to have something SO nice that you'll be devistated if something happens to it!

I adore these! I (sadly) didn't have enough room in my closet to use these, but my roommate used them for jeans, so handy! Just make sure you don't put TOO much stuff in them that weighs them down!

Belts....totally something I blanked on storage, I LOVE these! It keeps them compact, but not falling and slipping everywhere!

Scarves are a must have in any wardrobe, and storing them was so confusing for me, this seems like a really easy way to keep them all together, but still accessible!

Awww this stool brings back such good memories! This is actually the EXACT stool my roommate and I got to jump up on our beds! It's perfect if there are hard to reach storage spots!

How cute are these? We had one in our room that we could write reminders on, like a midterm study session, or just for our friends to write funny notes to us on!

These are actually the drawers my roommate used to store extra clothes under her bed! Perfect for undies, bras, bathing suits, or even jeans, or hoodies!

THIS WAS MY SAVIOR! Totally not even kidding! This hooks on the side of your bed so you can just reach right over to grab any bedtime stuff! In there I would keep my ipod, my kindle, chapstick, a sleeping mask, headphones, my medications, and a camelbak waterbottle! SUPER easy access for my lazy folks!

SHOWER CADDYYYYYY! This will be your best friend. You don't even want to hear the horror stories I have of things I've found in the bathrooms...yuck! If you're like me, you'll share a bathroom with 30 other girls, you so do NOT want your bare feet touching that gross floor! You NEEED shower shoes! Just any cheap flip flops! And in your shower caddy just keep any things you need durring your shower! Make sure it's waterproof cause it WILL get wet!

If you're a hair girl you're going to want this! A super easy compact way to store all your electronic hair tools! This way the cords don't get tanged either!

Chances are you won't bring an iron or a steamer to school, but no one likes wrinkly clothes! This spray instantly gets any wrinkles out of your clothes, and SUPER quick!

Okay! So those are some of my dorm packing essentials! Have any questions? Make sure to comment them down bellow! AND if you haven't, check out my Dr. Meghan packing video for storage tips, what to bring, and how to decorate your dorm room!

xo

M