Drab to Fab

This past weekend I explored the beauty world. Watched countless YouTube videos of my girl Kandee Johnson (kandeej.com); studied her tips for how to create the perfect winged eyeliner, how to define your brows and why you should, and how to create an everyday makeup look. I'll tell ya, this girl has so much talent, so much enthusiasm, and so much love for people, that her heart shines through her teaching, and it's downright infectious. You can't help but feel positive after watching Kandee. And guys, it doesn't hurt that she's drop dead gorgeous.

Her easy peasy looks inspired me to pick up a new shade of blush I would never have tried without a pinch of encouragement.

Me with a baby doll pink blush, what? Yes! Layered over a sheer highlighter and my cheeks were transformed from what else, but drab to fab. ;) 

Full of Joy by MAC cosmetics

Ok... Ok... I know what you're thinking: Baby doll cheeks were so 2001, but let me just say, the softness of this hue combined with the highlighter pulls the look together for a subtle sheen instead of girl allergic to strawberries. You'll love it! 

The next thing I picked up was a nude lipstick. I've never been a nude lip girl. In fact, if I do a nude anything I opt for a sheer pink, or even wear clear Chapstick so my natural pink lip skin color comes through. What Kandee did however, was line her lips with a pink liner of your choice and fill in her lips with a nude lipstick. 

Blankety by MAC cosmetics 

 Let me just tell you, that's as nude as it gets. 

After trying the look myself I must admit I was a little stunned. The nude look isn't for everyone. I layered a soft pink over my Blankety lip color for an ombré effect and was much more pleased. 

Now, after some fun purchases and trying new looks, I enticed a girlfriend of mine to do the same. Born with natural beauty, my friend Yoli is a basics girl, too. Chapstick, a bit of blush and mascara - that's it! I wanted her to be daring. She opted for a sassy lip pencil that turned this calm, ebb and flow girlie into a sensual vixen. Yowzer! 

Quince by Bite Beauty

This high pigmented color went on so smooth and made her lips pop against her gorgeous olive complexion. 

And when asked how a bright shade made her feel? Let's just say she was ready to take on anything or anyone. (oh, la, la..) 

Check out Sephora stores or Sephora.com for Bite Beauty. 

If you have any fun make up tricks or new purchases you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you.  Comment in the link below. 

Happy Shopping! 

Xo

Lisa Love

DSTLD Launch Party

Every once in a while I get the pleasure of rubbing elbows and sharing a laugh over cocktails with highly respected names in the fashion industry, including other Fashion media, stylist, models, TV personalities and more.

Notable guest list included fashion photographer Steve Shaw, actors Charlie Carver, Audrey Whitby, and Meagan Tandy, Tinder co-founders Sean Rad and Justin Mateen, professional ping pong player Soo Yeon Lee, and TV personalities Reza Farahan and Quad Webb-Lunceford, among others.

The exclusive premiere launch was held May 20th at DNM BAR: LA. 

The space was expertly designed to reflect the spirit of the brand – derived from the word ‘distill’: to purify and refine until only the essential remains.

Based out of West Hollywood, this lineup of high rise slim/ low rise skinny jeans are available in sizes 24-30, are curve hugging, and completely sexy. 

It was one amazing night. Guest adorned over the fab one-of-a-kind denim sculpture (shown below) by artist Samantha Greenfeld, danced to music by DJ Rob Steele, watched live Acro-yoga, sipped on Ciroc and wine from Club W’s new proprietary labels, and ended the night with a free pair of jeans. 

For more information on DSTLD premium denim and all events, visit http://blog.dstldjeans.com/dstld-launch-event/

Enjoy!

Lisa Love 

Backstreets back, alright! Just kidding, it's just me.

Sorry, I've been a bit MIA, but life has been picking up high speeds and has me exhausted. So in lieu of a long and detailed blog post, I'm going to just briefly catch you up with some fun little facts about the last few weeks. Ready? ...............annnnd, go!

1. Someone rear-ended me in my new car. I will refrain from all the details as it wasn't and hasn't been a very fun experience, but I will leave you with a bit of eye candy, as I have a rental while my car is in the shop.

Bam! What's up, Dodge Challenger. You sexy bitch!

2. This week is Holy Week and today is Good Friday. I'm so excited for what I will be experiencing in this evening's (Friday) mass. For those of you who aren't aware, I am Catholic and I love my faith. I can't say I'm a traditional Catholic, as I am a little more liberal, but none-the-less, to know me is to know that my belief in God is a big part of who I am. If you aren't Catholic, I don't discriminate. I am not judgmental if you are of any other religion, either. All I care about is that you believe in God or something for that matter. Same way as I don't see color. If you're a good person with a solid foundation, that's all that matters to me. :)
Here's an image of yesterday's Holy Thursday service.

3. My whole work department decided we wanted to figure out what each other's spiritual animal is. We let others decide for us and then took a test to see if it aligned. Funny enough most of them did line up correctly.

What's my chosen spiritual animal, you ask? A Lion(ess). I was told that I'm extremely calm until it's necessary to confront. That my confidence is obvious and that I have a quiet elegance and awesome hair. (yes! the hair!). 

I gladly accept my chosen spiritual animal. Thanks, team!
disclaimer: My 2nd and 3rd animals were Bear and Owl.

4. My Dog Bella and her sister Lulu were recently groomed after a few months of heavy hair growth. Talk about adorable.

5. Even though I've got work up to my eyeballs and a life full of imperfections, I'm perfectly happy with where I'm at at this time. I will never settle with complacency. I'm a doer; and will always want more, but for right now I can definitely say I appreciate where my journey has led me.


...oh, and just one more thing. appreciate the people in your life. Whether it's only for a day, or if you're lucky, a lifetime, these people will teach you things and offer you tools that are needed for your personal growth. And even if you do not see it right now, keep your heart open and your arms stretched out with your palms up, and, just wait. The universe always provides when the timing is right.