Dior Spring 09'

I love this makeup look for spring! In the second look,they're like little dolls!

This look is about flawless skin, soft pink cheeks and lips, shimmery white and cream shadows in contrast with black liner and big black lashes!

SO GORGEOUS!

This is some makeup I did a little while ago for Katie Ennis's photography.

Keep in mind I had food poisoning or the flu or something at the time, I'm still not sure what it was!

Regardless, I thought the results were pretty good!

... life explained!

So It's been over a month since i've posted., haha slacking much! I think so! My life is too damn busy! but im getting back to it!

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!

Being 23 years old in a few more months, well 4 more months to be exact, I'm starting to concern myself with getting WRINKLES! yes it seems ridiculous to be concerned with aging at 22, but you can never start taking care of your skin too young. So after researching the various creams, lotions, serums, goo and gunk that claim to prevent or repair your skin from the inevitable aging process, which we know every woman has these overflowing in her bathroom, I've found the most inexpensive, way to slow the process from the inside out!

YOUR DIET! NUTRITION IS KEY!

The saying is you are what you eat right? and in your skins case, this is partially true!

This seems impossible right? and No, I'm not saying this will prevent aging, or make your wrinkles disappear but your eating habits, specifically your consumption of Vitamin A,C, & E is crucial to your skins health and will help your skin stay younger looking and more resilient!

Okay so let me break it down for everyone so this all makes sense. This is the boring part...

Your skin is made up of three layers,

LAYER #1) The Epidermis = The the Shield
The epidermis is the skin you see, the top outer layer. This is like your skins shield, forcefield, whatever you want to call it. This is the layer of skin that protects the other layers from being penetrated. It protects you from free radicals like pollution, sunlight and all those gross chemicals your exposed to as well as protecting your skin from infection. This layer could use a little help though! Vitamin E helps your skin fight against and keep out free radicals as it is an antioxidant. It also promotes tissue growth and speeds up the healing process as well as protecting against sun damage. Vitamin E relieves skin dryness and contains anti inflammatory properties (anti swelling).

LAYER#2) The Dermis = The Support or Structure

The dermis is the second layer of your skin. It holds your skin up! This is where collagen and elastin are found. They are what makes your skin plump, firm and flexible. This is the crucial layer of skin in the aging process because as you age it becomes weaker and less flexible. The little collagen and elastin fibres break down, thus causing sagging looseness and WRINKLES! Since Collagen gives skin its firmness and Elastin gives it stretch, it is crucial they stay nourished for healthy looking skin. Collagen and Elastin rely on water to stay moisturized and Vitamin C to stay nourished and encourage fibre growth. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and pollution as well as has been proven to have protective properties against the damage of UVA and UVB damage, especially when combined with vitamin E and sunscreen.

*** Just to note for all the smokers out there, I'm sure you've heard all the horrible side effects of smoking on your body, but here is a reminder! Smoking destroys vitamin c, thus destroying collagen, thus giving you premature sign of aging... WRINKLES!

Layer#3) The Subcutaneous Layer = The Base or Cushion

This is the layer of your skin that protects your organs. It cushions them, and gives shape to your body. This layer shrinks with age, which makes your skin thinner, and more vulnerable to damage. This layer along with the epidermis and dermis need Vitamin A for normal skin growth and development. Not to mention, Vitamin A also promotes the growth and vitality of bones, teeth, nails, glands, and hair. Vitamin A improves skins texture by reducing dryness and scaliness. It also REVERSES the signs of photo aging. This is an extra bonus for all those beach bunnies who lay in the sun all day or use tanning beds!

The moral of this story?

EAT FOODS RICH IN VITAMIN A, C, and E!

here are a few examples for you:

Vitamin A:

-Carrots

-Spinach
-Watercress

-Broccoli
-Sweet Potatoes
-Melons

-Egg Yokes

Vitamin C:

-Peppers

-Strawberries

-Oranges

-Grapefruit

-Leafy Greens
-Tomatoes

Vitamin E:

-Corn

-Nuts

-Olives
-Leafy Greens

-Vegetable Oil

-Wheat Germ

*Also include foods high in Zinc as it promotes healing and reduces inflammation in the body.
-Whole Grains
-Nuts

-Dairy

-Fish

-Beans

Your mother always told you to make sure you take your vitamins! She's a wise woman!

Trends For Spring

Just in case you haven't had a chance to read your fashion magazines or peruse the Internet, here are a few of the up and coming trends for spring.

Super High Heels

Louis Vuitton, Elie Saab

This trend is great! Heels make everyone`s legs look longer, leaner and sexier, but it's not the most practical thing to be walking in all day.

CHINA DOLL

Jill Stuart, Versace
Good news! BEING PALE IS IN this season! Tanning beds will be getting a little lonelier this spring(I hope). I'm guilty! I used to visit tanning beds on the regular in the past, but after learning in depth about the extensive damage they cause I'm proud to say I don't use them anymore. Who really wants wrinkles at 25!

WHITE

Marc Jacob, Mathew Williamson
Colour of the season! (well one of them).

BOLD LIPS (with minimal makeup)

Not Available, Michael Kors

I love this look! So classic! ¸Bright and classic Reds and Corals are in for lips this spring. This is a simple way to play up your makeup. Just remember to balance is key, so don`t over do the rest of your face. Keep it minimal on your eyes and cheeks with a lip like this, you don`t want to end up looking like a clown!

More trends to come... OBVIOUSLY!

Edie...

So I was at Morgan's last night dying her hair platinum blonde. Which by the way turned out awesome! I wish I had a picture! Unfortunately, I didn't think to take one. While we were waiting for her colour to develop we watched Factory Girl. For those of you who don't have a clue what that is; it's a movie starring Sienna Miller that tells the story of Andy Warhol and the discovery and downfall of his muse, Edie Sedgwick. It takes place in the sixties, and the film is based on real people and events. Aside from that brief little synopsis, my point was to emphasize the amazing fashion and makeup in the film. I love the sixties! There are so many iconic styles and trends that emerged. Mod makeup, with thick eyeliner and false lashes, pale lips, short platinum bobs, go go boots! huge dangling earrings, fur (fake of course is better!), leggings, contrasting black and white stripes, bold bright colours! The list goes on and on.

Many of these amazing trends continue to influence fashion and makeup trends today.

These images are both from M.A.C product lines.

EMILY SEBRINS!

This is some makeup I did a little while ago for Emily Sebrins, who is an awesome aspiring photographer! Its cropped a little funny, but you get the idea!

Good Job EM! It looks awesome!

Photographer: Emily Sebrins

Makeup: Candice McHugh

Here you go em, a little advertising!