Anglomania: "With Ur Love" by Cher Lloyd

OK,I am soooo in love with this song. I also think Cher looks absolutely gorgeous in this video. I love her makeup!



Eyelashes:

Density, rather than length (like Kim Kardashian's lashes),  is key in this look.  Here are a few options:

Ardell #103, $4.50

NYX Fabulous Lashes 119, $4.50

MAC 6 Lash,  $15

Blush:

Super pretty and natural is the look here.

Milani Baked Blush  Rose d'Oro, $8

Youngblood Cosmetics Crushed Mineral Blush Tulip, $22

Nars The Multiple Orgasm, $39

Illuminizer:

Revlon Face Illuminator Pink Light, $14

St. Tropez Skin Illuminator, $22.50

DuWop Doubleglow7, $25

Lipgloss:

No shimmer or sparkles here, just a shiny pink creme.

Guerlain KissKiss Gloss Rose Florida 860, $30.50

Chanel Allure Laque  Ming, $32

photos from respective sites linked.

Anglomania: Jessie J's Shiny Hair

I have two posts about stuff that I am loving that happens to come out of England.  First off, Youtube recommended this video (yeah, I've been finding solace from schoolwork in Youtube music videos) and all I could think about is how shiny Jessie J's hair is!



I googled "Jessie J shiny hair" and this was the first video that came up:





Now, I was already looking for a good product to tame flyaways and static.  Tragically, as I mentioned in my last post, I re-discovered Makeup Alley.  This is tragic mostly for my wallet.  So quite a few of TiGi's S-Factor's products were highly recommended, as well as on sleekhair.com.  The blow that Makeup Alley dealt me was that a member said that she got the products from TiGi's website in a bundle deal.  So yeah, fast forward to an hour to two later when I bought two bundles, all for Lusterizer and the Flat Iron Shine Spray.  Between those two packages, I am expecting 6 products (that I probably don't need, yipe!) on Friday.  I cannot wait to try the Lusterizer! I will report back on the weekend when I straighten my hair.

Back to Black

I was saddened to hear about Amy Winehouse's death today, so as a mini-tribute, here are my favorite black eyeliners (in black, of course).

My favorite pencil is Urban Decay's 24/7 Liner in Zero.  It is super black and has amazing staying power.  To achieve a major cat-eye like what Amy started rocked after releasing Back To Black, it may be wise to set the shape you made with your pencil liner with Make Up For Ever's Aqua Creamliner and Eye Seal.

Pre-beehive, Amy slightly winged out liner from her top lid.  This is more my style, and when I do this, I layer MAC's Liquidlast Liner in Point Black on top of Urban Decay Zero.  Liquidlast will ABSOLUTELY not budge no matter how much you sweat or rub your eyes (like I do!).  I like my bottom lid to be lined too, so I close my eye and swipe Guerlain's Terracotta Loose Kohl Liner on the top and bottom waterlines.

To remove all of this makeup, I recommend Nars' Eyemakeup Remover.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, remember that with a lot of help it can be treated. Mary J. Blige went through addictions, abusive relationships and depression but in the long run still managed to come out on top.

Amy had more grittiness, originality and talent in her beehive than the whole careers of most pop stars out now, so she will be missed.








photo credits: amazon.com, urbandecay.com, sephora.com, maccosmetics.com, and narscosmetics.com

Music - Destra "On Somebody"

more soca!!!

Music - Lil Rick "Go Dung"

just wine and go down low

Big up to Guadaloupe!

I got some hits from this French Antillean country that I hope to visit soon! so big up yuhselves!

Merci pour les visite! bisou

Kassav - "Zouk la ce sel medicament nou ni"

Music - Shal Marshall "Whole Day"

Oh gorsh, I RHELL miss Miami Carnival this weekend.  I usually go every year, but school comes first.  That's what I keep telling myself :-/

So some soca for you:

Music - Tanya Stephens "Spilt Milk"

This is one of my favorite songs by my favorite reggae singer:

Music - Bruno Mars "Liquor Store Blues"

I just heard about this guy (when he got busted for cocaine), and so far I think his songs have something we are missing in the music now - simplicity.  Know what I mean?This tune is very melodious, musically pretty, and empathetic. 

Music - Beyonce "Why Don't You Love Me"

Ok, last bandana! I promise! But these vintage-inspired hairstyles would look great with accessories...

Music - Amy Winehouse "I'm No Good"

Another girl with a retro-inspired look with a scarf/bandana in her hair.

Music - Noisettes "When You Were Young"

I love lead singer's Shingai's style and general "look".  This is a great live performance of the Killers' song.

Music - Buju Banton "Love Sponge"

tune! I gotta concentrate on homework for the next few days so I will post music.

Music - Jah Cure "Unconditional Love"

love it

Busy Signal - One More Night

TGIF!!!!! Oh God, it is Friday isn't it??? 

More island music! Been pumping Selectah AJ's Rocksteady mix all week on the commute.  Lately I have been singing loudest to this reggae song with Busy Signal's deep, satiny voice.  Sounds familiar? It samples Phil Collins' "One More Night" but of course with a Jamaican twist with plenty patois.

Music - Jalena "Wuk Meh"

This music artist from the British VI recently released her soca album.  Her song "Wuk Meh" is on regular rotation during Dr. Jay's Soca Therapy that I listen to every Sunday.



Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jalenarocks
Follow Dr. Jay (D Soca Prince) on Twitter: http://twitter.com/socaprince

Alaine - Without You

I love this reggae joint...



And damn it's girls like this who make me want to pierce my nose! I won't look as good, though lol

For the Longest Time...

Well I have a to-do list a mile long so I feel like I haven't caught up to life. 

Last night I went to Trader Joe's, and while in the salad section, the song below came on and it was so cool to look around and see everyone humming, whistling, mouthing the words, or tapping their feet along with the melody.  When I got home, for the life of me I couldn't remember  what song that instantly lightened my mood, but when I woke up this morning, it smacked me!



woooah ooo ooo oooo

Music

What I am loving this week:

Lady Gaga's performance of "Speechless" from the Ellen DeGeneres show. She sounds AMAZING:



Jay Sean - "Down"... sorry, but this song is sooo catchy!

Music

What I have been listening to this week:

Daft Punk - One More Time


Enur ft. Natasja - Calabria 2007


Sade - Soldier of Love (single off her album set to drop in 2010.  Undecided about this tune.)