Falling for Dark Lips

It's officially Fall, and it's time to trade in your candy-colored lipsticks for more sophisticated, sultry shades.  

The key to perfect this look is to keep the focus on the lips and leave everything else minimal.  My favorite way to wear this look is to perfect the skin with a tinted moisturizer topped with a light dusting of powder on the t-zone.  Contour the face: the cheekbones, around the forehead, and under the jawbone.  Lightly fill in the eyebrows, and apply mascara.  I prefer brown mascara for a softer look.  A liquid highlighter (Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Kitten) on top of the cheekbones and on the inner corners of the eyes is a beautiful touch.  

Apply a dark shade of lipstick to complete this vampy look.  Dark plum, maroon, deep red, and brown are all perfect colors.  Keep it modern and undone by applying the lipstick with your finger tips to ensure soft edges, or apply it directly from the tube and soften the edges with a cotton swab.  Blot lightly with a tissue paper and reapply for long-lasting lips.  If desired, top with a creamy lip balm such as Smith's Rosebud Salve.

My Favorite shades for Fall:

Cyber by MAC (deep purple)

#49 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense (deep purpled wine)

Cherry Chocolate by Mehron (rich cherry brown)

Black Cherry by Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick (deep blood-red)

Vamp by Chanel Hydrabase (dark red-berry)

Backstage at the Carlos Campos S/S 2013 for NYFW at Milk Studios with model Leebo Freeman. I'm wearing Cyber by MAC

Xoxo

@hollygowersmua

Navoh's blogger event.

Last night's event was a so fun. Thank you to everyone who came out and joined me for a sneak peak preview of Navoh's fall collection. We got to see amazing new colors and textures from the affordable luxury brand and learned that Navoh is very excited to start a blogger affiliate program. Bloggers a part of this program will have the opportunity to receive some pretty awesome perks.
Stay tuned to see what I wore and which bag seemed to be the most popular!!

 k xoxo

Tweet me @skinnyintern
Big thank you to @bakinggirlshop 
The cupcakes were to die for!

Time to shop! http://www.navoh.com/bags/

LF's Fall lookbook!!! Youth in Revolt

I've been counting the days waiting to see LF's new fall lookbook, and here it is... Im obsessed!! 

Skipping school and a little punk rock, just got so chic! 

xoxo

Kristin. 

Love Your Locks

Summer is almost over, and it's a good chance that your locks have paid the price for your fun in the sun. Before you transition your golden highlights into warm, rich tones for fall, show your hair some love with an at-home deep conditioning treatment. Here are a few of my personal favorites:

Bumble & Bumble Creme de Coco Masque
LUSH H'Suan Wen Hua (Beware!!! It smells like ass, but it rocks.)
LUSH R&B (Amazing AND smells great!)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Kérastase Masque Oléo-Curl Intense (Great for dry, wavy to curly hair.)I recommend shampooing your hair, then apply a generous amount of treatment from ends to roots. Thoroughly coat your hair then wrap in clear, cellophane or put on a shower cap. Next, put a warm towel around your head to further activate the conditioner. Leave it on for at least 30 min. Rinse and style as usual.

Xoxo

Holly Gowers