Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

Silver, Bright N' Sparkly ;^)

My New Year's Eve nail look. Recent my left thumbnail broke down to my nail bed, OUCH, but is growing out again. It happens, LOL.


-China Glaze Icicle
-Orly Shine On Crazy Diamond
-Sally Girl Silver Glitter(on the tips)
-Cina Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Crystals
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Beauty & The Street...

Fabulous Amber from Beauty & The Street blog sent me a lovely prosperity bracelet that I recently wore in my "More December Fashion Goodies" video.

Checkout her blog:beautyandthestreetmag.blogspot.com

And her online store:beautyandthestreet.bigcartel.com

Recent Vintage Goodies....

Three dresses I recently added to my wardrobe!

Vintage After Five Black Sequin Dress-Goodwill West Hollywood, CA
XOXO Satin Cocktail Dress-Goodwill Hollywood, CA
Vintage Animal Print Knee Length Dress- Goodwill Hollywood, CA

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Thought I'd do something shimmery n' glamorous for my upcoming Las Vegas weekend getaway.



-China Glaze Icicle
-Cina Nail Crystals
-Seche Vite Clear Base Coat & Dry Fast Top Coat

Natural Beauty....

Lady's slipper orchids, lady slipper orchids or slipper orchids are the orchids in the subfamily Cypripedioidea, which includes the genera Cypripedium, Mexipedium, Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium and Selenipedium. They are characterised by the slipper-shaped pouches (modified labellums) of the flowers – the pouch traps insects so they are forced to climb up past the staminode, behind which they collect or deposit pollinia, thus fertilizing the flower.-Wikipedia


I received a beautiful gift yesterday that happens to be my favorite flower in the whole wide world... a burgundy Slipper Orchid. I've never been a roses type of chick, absolutely detest them. This beautiful creature brought a pleasant smile to my face upon awakening this Sunday morning ;^)

Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

Simple, fun, glitzy look. All nails are dark red with glitter tips.



-Orly Naughty
-Milani Jewel FX 530 Gems

November D.I.Y Gems...

"Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990's. It's influenced by & often adopts the style of the 19th century; futuristic innovations as Victorians may have envisioned them, based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, art, etc"~Wikipedia


My love for Steampunk, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco & the 80's is VERY much expressed in my clothing, home decor, entertainment, jewelry & lifestyle choices. Since my taste for certain items can be a bit "out there" I often choose to create things due to not finding what I fancy in stores or most of the time just to have unique, one of a kind pieces ;^)

Today I took a trip to Michael's Arts & Crafts(one of my favorite stores) picked up a few items & made a lovely Steampunk clip-on earlace, bracelet & cocktail ring set.

-Clock Pieces, Rhinestone Chain, Filigree Bracelet, Compass Charm, Ring Base, Adhesives Michael's Arts & Crafts
-Wings Old Pair Of Earrings
-Swarovski Crystals Craft-Cutter Clothing Item
-Tools From Home Toolbox

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Another elegant yet subtle look... nude with black tips.


-NYC Bryant Park
-Milani Nail Art Black Sketch
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

November Fashion Goodies: Accessories, Etc...

A clutch, rhinestone bracelets, plus Victorian Steampunk earlaces & an Art Deco cocktail ring I made myself ;^)

-Paloma Picasso Black Clutch Goodwill
-Rhinestone & Silver Bracelets Goodwill
-Earlace & Ring Materials Michael's Arts & Crafts

November Fashion Goodies...

A few items I recently came across at one of my favorite Goodwill stores here in Hollywood, CA.

-H&M Sweater
-Ann Taylor Cropped Tuxedo Jacket
-XXI High-Waisted Pencil Skirt
-Vintage Robert Elliot Genuine Leather Pencil Skirt

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Elegantly simple; Mauve nails with index finger black french tips ;^)



-Nia Ultra Pro Bittersweet
-Milani Black Magic
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

More Motivation....

More inspiration of the moment to keep me going. Professional female bodybuilder Sharon Bruneau.

Recent Vintage Goodies....

This past Saturday during a visit to one of my favorite thrift stores, I found a VERY sexy genuine leather halter with silver rivets and a genuine leather/suede & silver belt. The top reminds me of something you'd see in one of those late 60's, early 70's Grindhouse biker movies. I think it goes quite well with my vintage black leather fringe jacket ;^)


-Leather Halter & Belt Goodwill West Hollywood, CA
-Vintage Leather Fringe Jacket eBay

Glam-O-Ween...

My simple Cyber-Steampunk look.

-Overall Makeup Different Products M.A.C NYX NYC L'Oreal
-Lipstick M.A.C Cyber
-Lipgloss NYC Kissgloss Blackula
-Facial Rhinestones Michael's Arts & Crafts
-Victorian Steampunk Earlaces D.I.Y/Handmade Michael's Arts & Crafts
-Lace Bustier Vintage Shop
-Lace Gloves eBay
-Biceps n' Stuff Gold's Gym Hollywood, CA

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My official Halloween nail look; Cyber-Punk digits;^)


-Finger Paints Easel Come Easel Go
-Stripe Rite Nail Art Silver Glitter
-Milani Nail Art Black Sketch
-Sinful Colors Nail Art Bad Chick
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
-Cina Square Crystal Rhinestones
-Michael's Arts & Crafts Black Rhinestones

Reason, Season, or Lifetime...

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

— Unknown

Glamgourd Pt.2...

My second non-traditional Halloween pumpkin creation. This one slightly larger; painted a lovely matte burgundy with lace fabric overlay(you all know I LOVE lace), adorned with a black velvet D.I.Y rhinestone enhanced spider ;^)



-Pumpkin/Gourd Trader Joe's
-Burgundy Acrylic Paint & Sealer Michael's Arts & Crafts
-Lace Fabric Never Worn Too Large Tights
-Black Velvet Spider .99 Store
-Rhinestones Michael's Arts & Crafts

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Not only did I get inspired by Youtube, my "Glamgourd" also came to mind when creating this Halloween nail look. All nails except one are a glittery black with chunky silver glitter 3/4 of the nail & crystals, my left thumb is white with a sparkly web design, crystals & black rhinestones ;^)





-Milani White
-Orly Goth
-Milani Nail Art Black Sketch
-Strip Rite Nail Art Silver Glitter
-Sally Girl Silver Glitter
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
-Cina Nail Crystals
-Michael's Black Rhinestones

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Simple fun/sci-fi/holographic look.

All nails are the same color, left index finger covered in opaque rhinestones.



-Wet n' Wild Metallica(one coat)
-Milani 3D Holographic 509 HD(3 coats)
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
-Michael's Arts & Crafts Rhinestones

Glamgourd...

My non-traditional self created a non-traditional pumpkin!

Halloween is my favorite holiday and pretty much the only one I actually get into actively; decorate, dress-up, etc. For the whole month of October, I'll do various stuff including nails, clothing & crafts. Maybe I'm just a bit Goth at heart ;^)

-Gourd/Pumpkin Trader Joe's
-Acrylic paints, sealer, rhinestones, brushes Michael's Arts & Crafts


Here's a video showing step by step how I created it:

Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

This look was created out of inspiration from a few Youtube Halloween tutorials. All nails are a sparkly black, silver glitter tips with the exception of a spider donning a rhinestoned body & eyes on my right index finger.



-Sally Hansen Midnight In N.Y
-Sinful Colors Nail Art Bad Chick
-Stripe Rite Nail Art Silver Glitter
-Sally Girl Silver Glitter
-Cina Assorted Rhinestones
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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"Art Deco represented elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity".

This look was solely inspired by my favorite form of design from architecture, jewelry, clothing, movies, etc. My dream home will be adorned in Art Deco fabulousness; Silver, chrome, black, different shades of grey, leathers, deep velvets, glass & crystals ;^)

All of my fingers are of the same color with the exception of three.



-China Glaze Black Diamond
-Milani 3D Holographic 509
-Finger Paints Easel Come Easel Go
-Nina Pro Smoke N' Mirrors
-Sally Girl Glitter Polish Silver
-Milani Nail Art Black Sketch
-Sinful Colors Nail Art Bad Chick
-Stripe Rite Silver Glitter

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"If you're blue and you don't know where to go to why don't you go where fashion sits, puttin' on the ritz".

Inspired by a couple of Youtube tutorials & my favorite tuxedo jacket. As usual with any "elaborate" design I'll just do one index finger... but this time I also did both big toes ;^)


-Milani Black Magic
-Sinful Colors Nail Art Bad Chick
-Milani Nail Art Black Sketch
-Stripe Rite Nail Art Silver Glitter
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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I did a somewhat similar design with blue colors months ago using a makeup sponge for a gradient effect. I think it has a rather Autumn flair ;^)




-N.Y.C Black Lace Creme
-Revlon Chocolate Truffle
-N.Y.C Bryant Park
-Milani 3D Holographic 509
-Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Face...

Besides hair and other stuff, another question I get is about what foundation I wear. Since I don't do makeup tutorials nor do I even wear makeup everyday I don't think I have ever covered this(notice the pun, haha.)

Due to my unusual pinkish-olive undertone, it is impossible for me to get a nice look from one. After years of searching, these two get the job done. In the summer, I slightly tone it down with a bronzer or go bare-face ;^)



-MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC45
-L'Oreal True Match Oil-Free Soft Sable C6

Stay In Your Lane...

We're not even on the same interstate so what in the hell are you talking about?


Blogging can be cathartic. How so? Let me show you.

I attend PLENTY of functions; casual, cocktail, black tie, etc. My most recent event... well lets just say it just notary-stamped something I've been very aware of since entering into adulthood & more since living in L.A for 2.5 years. I've notice this "Stay In Your Lane" mentality that certain folks seem to uphold out here like it's some sort of law. I'm sure those of you who follow me here &/or on Youtube are intelligent enough to know what I speak of.

Just like fingerprints, all of us are not the same. We don't look the same, don't have the same taste... you know. Why in the hell are some just so eager to have these monolithic boxes/slots to place us in? Don't fit in one, then you are a problem:

You will be stared at.
You will be treated like some alien.
You will not be shown respect.
You're opinionated & don't brown-nose? Uh-oh, you are breaking the law!

To keep this from being a babbling post, I will end it by saying I don't do mammy, jezebel, I'm not trying to assimilate your likeness this is how I naturally look(a flat iron cannot change your race, sorry to those of you who thought so.)

We are just as eclectic as everyone else. Now either get out of my face or I will accelerate more speed to do it for you.