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

Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

"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

Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

"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

Cooler Days, Early Nights: Look Of The Moment

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.