Kristen Stewart June Elle Cover Girl!

It's no secret that I love love love Kristen Stewart! So when I seen on basically ALL the gossip sites/blogs etc. that she was on the cover of the June issue of Elle I was excited. The photos are amazing, and this one was one of my favorites! Sitting in a room that has your face plastered all over it?!?! Loves it!

The Met's Costume Institute Gala: My Favorite Look!

So after browsing through picture after picture on website after website, it was finally bellasugar.com who had pictures close up enough and high quality enough that I could actually pick a favorite look out of ALL of them! Now I don't know if it's the warm weather and the yearning for summer and swimsuits, or if this look was really just something that was so fun and suited her so well... BUT, the winner is... *drum roll please*.........

Blake Lively!

Her makeup here is so fun! She looks so bronzey and healthy, her cheeks are glowing! She couldn't have picked a more perfect blush (or atleast her makeup artist couldn't have! KUDOS to him or her!!!) The coral pink lipstick gives her the beachy vibe and that golden shimmer underneath the eyes is absolutely stunning!

Fashion Icon

When I hear the phrase FASHION ICON the first person who pops into my head is Sarah Jessica Parker. Her style is INSANE! No one, and I mean NO ONE can pull off half of the looks she does and make it look so effortless. I'm sure I am just one of many girls who watched (watches) re runs of Sex and the City just hoping some of her fashion wisdom will rub off on us. This post doesn't really have purpose except to motivate you to push the limits with your style, wear what feels good and not what you think OTHER people will approve of. The sexiest thing about a person is their individuality and confidence, so push the limits! Have fun with your clothes, just like makeup, fashion is an art form and a way to express yourself... Now... Sarah Jessica Parker...

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All that glitters

I must admit... back in my dance team days GLITTER was a regular part of my makeup routine... as was the bright red lipstick... and the peacock blue eyeshadow, haha. But now that I'm not trying to be seen from the 50 yard line on a football field glitter is not even in my Caboodle. In fact, I always thought that wearing glitter was a little tacky... BUT then came along Ke$ha. This girl is the glitter queen! Now I wouldn't go as far as calling her "Baby Gaga" as some people do, but I will say this girl has a unique sense of style that is all her own, and I must admit, I love it, and maybe... just maybe... I will start wearing glitter again o_0

Good and Bad Makeup

The difference between good and bad makeup...

More is not always better and less is not always more, it really just depends on the person and what suits them best. Sometimes when putting on makeup, the more I put on the less I like it, makeup should bring out and emphasize your better qualities and in some cases mask and hide your not so good qualities, lol. Below I will show you some examples of the good, the bad, and the downright UGLY!

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Example number 1: Leighton Meester

I love love love Leighton Meester, she is GORG! She is one of the very lucky girls that does not need a heap of makeup to help a sista out!

Leighton is the PERFECT example that too much makeup can ruin a pretty girl's face. Normally apurple smoky eye would bring out brown eyes, and alone, I'm sure it would have had that effect, but with the added gold and the bright red lip, it is just TOO much!

For some girls the less is more motto does not always work, some ladies look amazing and downright glamorous in full on makeup, this brings us to...

Example Number 2: Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is someone I admire for her ability to look completely pulled together at ALL times, whether it be at the airport, leaving the gym, or on the red carpet, homegirl is ALWAYS fierce! (and to be completely honest, I prefer Kim in a full on makeup look)

I couldn't bring myself to call the picture of her without makeup "the ugly," us girls gotta stick together and I know I look a lil scurry without makeup too! Haha

Anyways, you must admit, Kim looks amazing in a full on makeup look, but unlike Leighton, Kim knows to focus on one area at a time, meaning if she has a full eye (which is 99% of the time) then she goes for a nude lip.

Finally, there is the girl we all love to hate... the girl who looks good no matta what! She can go glamor and wear heavy makeup like Kim or she can tone it down and emphasize her natural beauty a la Leighton... Which brings us to...

Example Number 3: Kristen Stewart

Honestly, in my opinion, this girl can do no wrong! She looks good in makeup on the red carpet but she looks just as good walking around in her jeans and t shirt with no makeup at all! In fact one of my biggest complaints about New Moon was all the makeup they put on her, in Twilight her face was so natural and pretty and in New Moon you could tell they used A LOT of makeup to make her look"natural." Haha, Anyways...

Kristen Stewart's look is so versatile and she can pull off anything! The key is to know what colors look good together. Although she does a heavy eye and lip, the smoky black does not compete with the red. In addition, the sea blue/green shadow compliments the coral/pink lipstick.

I hope this helps you find the perfect look for you!

...all of the photos are courtesy of JUSTJARED.COM...

The site is amazing if you want large high quality photos for makeup and hair inspiration!!!

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Quick Fixes

Have you ever just had one of those days... one of those days where nothing goes right, from work to love, and makeup to hair... Well, yesterday was one of those days! I have been sick for... going on three days now, I was off of work yesterday and like so many foolish sick people, thought going out would help me to feel better. NO. I was wrong, today I feel worse, lol, but, like I said before, I just could not get anything to go right yesterday, my hair was wrecked, I fell asleep with a towel on my head and I looked like a lion, then I put this shine spray on my hair that made it look like I didn't even bathe at all, THEN, I was trying to do my makeup, messed up my liquid eyeliner and then decided screw it and got a makeup remover wipe and just started completely over!... exhausting!

The moral of the story? This next Chapter is called "Quick Fixes"

And lo and behold, this chapter actually covers...

The Problem: Hair product overdose

The Fix: If the product is an oil based product, ie: serum, styling cream, pomade, shine spray, etc. and you over-applied onto dry hair, douse the spot with baby powder or a dry shampoo. If you have used too much hairspray or gel, the best thing to do is to zap it with blow-dryer heat. TIP: If you see smoke, don't be alarmed; it's just the product burning off.

Who woulda guessed???

There wasn't a tip on how to fix over applied liner, and I do think my hasty move to just take all my makeup off was because I was sick and fed up. A moist wipe to the lid would have been suffice.

Another cool section in this chapter?

Double Agent Quick Fixes

• Toilet paper instead of blotting paper
• Nail polish to prevent a run in your stocking
• Toothbrush as an eyebrow groomer
• Hair conditioner as shaving cream
• Match book cover as a nail file
• Brow tint to cover grays or as a root touch up
• Powder on roots of hair to absorb grease
• Hand lotion to fight frizzies

The Quick Fix chapter is full of interesting ways to solve everyday beauty dillemas such as "foundation face," clumpy mascara, and caked on concealer.