Make-Me-Up!

Something has been bothering me lately, and it's something so silly, yet all girls can relate to what I am about to say. But first a little back story...I used to be a big tom-boy (back in the day) and never liked makeup, pretty clothes, or anything "girly" for that matter. It all changed, actually it seemed to be an overnight transition, and I have been consumed by glitter, sparkles, 5-inch heels, and pretty colors ever since. However somewhere in between this process I never fully learned how to apply my makeup. I do okay (even pretty darn good sometimes if I do say so myself) but it lacks a certain "OOMPH" that I really want and need. Wearing makeup makes me feel good about myself; makes me feel pretty, confident and ready to tackle the world head on. So...I pretty much have most things mastered (or done well enough to my liking) besides eye makeup, which to me seems to be the hardest. I can't handle the "smokey eye," it's too much for my face however I love the dark eye makeup in the pictures below. Does anyone have any tips to get results like these? In my dreams I have a celebrity makeup artist powdering my nose and lining my eyelids every day...oh to dream!

Beyonce Knowles

Lauren Conrad

Kim Kardashian

When it Rains, it Pours!

Rain, rain go away, come again another day!
Ugh, it's raining in Rhode Island...again. This state just seems to flood non-stop and as much as I love my Hunter Rain boots, I didn't have it in me to wear them today. I thought to myself, if I do not acknowledge the rain, maybe it will stop, and maybe I won't get soaking wet walking up the massive hill from the commuter parking lot to the memorial union...no such luck AKA drenched!

So what did I decide to wear on this rainy day that I refused to recognize?
I decided to wear my long black Forever21 leggings. I don't really know why but rainy days require leggings, or sweatpants. I hate when I wear jeans in the rain. They get wet, stiff and I am just uncomfortable for the remainder of my time wearing them. However, I must admit when you finally take them off and throw on a pair of comfy sweats there is no better feeling in the world. Throw in some fuzzy socks, a stack of glossy fashion magazines, and a cup of hot tea and I am in heaven, I don't know about you guys.
On top I decided to wear my Kimichi Blue (brand) purple and black plaid long sleeve tunic from Urban Outfitters. Well actually this was my sisters and she gave it to me, so thanks D (I needed a long shirt to wear on days like these!). For boots, I am wearing my Bass Black leather Biker boots. They are so comfortable and cute and I actually love them! Funny thing is, they are actually good in the rain because the droplets fall right off of leather.
And...despite my complaining that I was drenched walking up here (I actually looked like I went through a car wash), I am dry now and pretty toasty sitting in the Ram's Den, waiting for my friend Derek to come sit with me (so I can procrastinate further...hello procrastination Friday?!?) I am consumed by the aroma of bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches and hazelnut coffee and it just makes this rainy day seem so much better.

Hair= naturally wavy (leave me alone, it's raining and frizzing up, not quite Richard Simmons style...but pretty close)
Makeup= same old, same old. However, in the new Women's Heath Magazine this month cover girl Lauren Conrad gives her tips to do the perfect "top line" with eyeliner so I am trying that later today. You know just bumming around on my rainy Friday, listening to The Script and attempting to do my eye makeup like my girl crush Lauren Conrad (wow, I have a lot of girl crushes right? Ah, whatever, I am just an inspired girl!).

I hope everyone has a great Friday and a great weekend!
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