Freida Pinto Inspired Makeup Look

photo credit: http://celebrityredcarpet.co.uk

Don't you just love Freida Pinto? She's just so beautiful. And I love her style of wearing clothes too. I happened to come across this look while browsing and it's a look that she wore to Cannes last month. Since she is one of the current faces of Loreal, she was promoting the brand as well with this look.

This is a perfect look for the summertime. It is super easy to do and looks great on women of color. It can be taken from day to night just by switching the lip color. The bronzy eye with the bold pink was genius especially paired with the lime green dress she had on.

Unfortunately I didn't film a tutorial for this look. It's been a while but as soon as I have more space in my schedule, I will film some.

FACE:

NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Foundation "Tan"

Maybelline FitMe powder foundation "No10"

NARS bronzer "Laguna"

Latina Bella blush "Peaches & Cream"

LIPS:

Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick "Fuschia Fever"

EYES:

TooFaced Shadow Insurance

Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow "Bad to the Bronze" (outer third of lid up to crease & lower lashline)

Stila "Light  Up The World" palette (used champagne color for inner corners and bronze color to blend in crease)

Loreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner "Black" (upper lashline and lower waterline)

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara "Carbon"

Milani Easybrow Automatic brow pencil "Dark Brown"

Rocking Neon OOTD

I wore this to a barbecue last Saturday. I wore a neon burnout top with black and white print shorts. What would make the neon stand out even more? Wearing a coral bandeau underneath.

I'm trying to take my OOTD pictures outdoors more. Usually, I take them before I head out but the change in backgrounds make a big difference.

Forever 21 neon burnout tank top

Forever 21 coral bandeau (worn underneath)

H&M shorts and belt

orange H&M crossbody purse

random black laceup sandals & accessories

Beauty Trend: Ombré Lips

Let's face it, ombré is a trend that's making a BIG splash. We've seen start with ombré hair and now we're starting to see it in clothing as well. Ombré is now making it's way towards makeup. One trend I am liking is ombré lips. There's different ways that the look is being worn:

The third image is so pretty but it is something that I won't wear outside. The one that you can get away with wearing the most is where your lip color is darker on the edges and it gets lighter as it reaches the middle. This is the look that I tried on myself.

All you need is a dark lipstick and a lighter lipstick or a concealer. I used CoverGirl lipstick in "Divine" (a magenta color) and Physicians Formula Concealer Twins Correct and Cover cream concealer (the "light" shade). First you apply the dark color all over your lips, then you apply the lighter color to your pout and then you blend it out. Be sure sure to keep the edges of your lips darker. I retouched mine with the darker color to make them stand out more.

 you can add a clear gloss on top to switch it up a bit and give it a more edgy look. I used Flirt! Squeeze Me lipgloss in "Moonlight Spice"

Summer Must-Haves

It's been a while since I've done a fashion post. I'm dedicating this one to items that every girl should have for this upcoming Summer. I have items with different price ranges so there's something for everyone. Enjoy!

Maxi Dresses


They are most definitely a must-have. They add elegance, flatter all body types and you can skip shaving your legs. Bright prints are nice for the day while a sleek style with tasteful cutouts adds more sultriness for the nighttime.

maxi dresses by beautywithbrainss featuring a racer back dress

Neon Colors


The 80s always seems to find a way to come back. The modern way to wear it is to use a neon color as an accent color and not all over to avoid looking like Vanilla Ice. Bolder girls can even pair two neon colors together as a form of color blocking. For example a neon top and shoe.

Neon by beautywithbrainss featuring a neon nail polish

Chiffon


This fabric is quite lovely. It adds a nice, fairy like feel to an outfit. It's delicate and ultra-feminine. I am loving it especially in hi-lo skirts. Hi-lo skirts are great if you want to show some leg but have the elegance of a maxi skirt. They look best when worn with a heeled shoe.

chiffon by beautywithbrainss featuring a sleeveless dress

AX Paris sleeveless dress
£23 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Elie Saab sleeveless blouse
$918 - boutique1.com

Bow blouse
$63 - modcloth.com

Rare London maxi skirt
£25 - rarelondon.com

Pencil skirt
£22 - desireclothing.co.uk

Polka dot clutch
$900 - etsy.com

Fashion Diaries: Puerto Rico OOTDs

Last weekend I went to Puerto Rico as a mini getaway. I had a fabulous time, felt so good to be soaking up some sun and indulging in Puerto Rican cuisine. It was my first time away from NYC in almost 3 years. My trip was for like four days and I packed like I was going away for ten. A girl has to have options, haha.

I definitely embraced colors during my trip, I tried as much as I could to stay away from black.

A glimpse at my vacation wardrobe...

bandeau: ASOS 

skirt: Forever21

necklace: Forever21

sandals: Bamboo

sunglasses: Michael Kors

top, skirt, feather necklace: Forever21

wedges: Dolce Vita

bangles: Earring Plaza (32nd St and Broadway in NYC)

hat: Walgreens in San Juan (the sun over there is no joke!)

bikini: Victoria's Secret 

sunglasses: Michael Kors

denim shorts: American Eagle Outfitters

dress: Vila

shoes: Sam Edelman

clutch: Kollares

necklace: Earring Plaza

cropped top: ASOS

skirt, clutch and bangle: Forever21

shoes: Dolce Vita

bikini top: Forever21

bikini bottom: unknown brand 

Airport Outfit back to NYC

top: Old Navy

pants: Forever21

flats: Mossimo

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