Jessica Kinnari

New Year's Eve is the perfect day/night to sport sparkling silver eye makeup, and who better to look to than Kim Kardashian. Eyes: 1. Prep your eye with a base. Be it a cream shadow, a paint pot, or an actual eye shadow primer, it does not matter, it just gives the  eye shadow  and glitter something to adhere to. Jessie's Picks: Urban Decay Primer Potion. Mac Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Dangerous Cuvee. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Eye Shadow in Galaxy. 2. Apply a matte grey eye shadow all over the lid. Jessie's Picks: Stila Eye Shadow in Diamond Lil. Nars Single Eye Shadow in Lhasa. 3. Using a flat eye shadow brush apply a subtle glitter all over your lid, don't worry if any falls on your skin, as you can wipe it away before you apply your foundation. Jessie's Picks:  Make Up For Ever Glitter in Silver 2. Mac Pigment in Silver Fog. 4. Take a black gel eye liner, and line your upper lash line, creating a flick. Jessie's Picks: Bobbi Brown Gel Eye Li

Yay! Happy 50th post everyone! Today's look is for those days when you just throw your hair up into a top knot but still want to feel glam. This makeup will take about 15min. So it is fast, simple, and super pretty, hope you enjoy! Face: 1. Start with a tinted moisturizer, and blend it all over your face and down your neck. Jessie's Picks : Garnier Skin Perfector. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. 2. Pat a peach cream blush along the cheekbones and apples of your cheeks, to keep a youthful glow. Jessie's Picks : Maybelline Dream Satin Mousse in Peach Satin. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Fresh Melon. 3. If you like you can now powder the skin, or you can leave it as is for a dewy effect. Eyes: 1. Sweep a shimmery cream coloured eye shadow all over your eye lid, and in your inner corner. Jessie's Picks : Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Virgin. Mac Eye Shadow in Naked Lunch. 2. Apply a matte medium brown into your crease and blend. Jessie's Picks:

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Hey guys! Sorry my blogmas kind of dwindled away, but I was really sick for the last week. SO I am now hopefully getting back into blogging regularly. So here's what I got (that it beauty related) for Christmas 2013: 1. Urban Decay Naked Palette. I'm a little late jumping on this band wagon, however I have heard so many amazing things about this palette that I am super excited to try it. My first impressions are that the eye shadows are very pigmented. 2. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black . This is the only liquid eye liner that I can use, and Stila does not irritate my eyes, or smudge, and it is the perfect shade of black. 3. Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings . This is the cutest gift set! The bronzer is so matte and smells like chocolate. I will do a review of all of the products in the set once I have used them all up. 4. Giorgio Armani Aqua di Gioia . This is my favourite perfume! and I am utterly in love with it. It is not too strong

As a follow up post to yesterday's, here is the top beauty gifts for teens under $50: Deborah Lippmann Wicked Set. For all the nail polish and musical addicts out there this bright nail polish set is the perfect gift. The colours are true, and the polish wears incredibly well. For $22 you can afford to be a little witchy this Christmas. Bobbi Brown Everyday Pretty Lip and Eye Palette . If you're not the best at matching colours, or don't know who matte is, this is the gift that is perfect for you. All of the work is done for you, all you have to do is take the credit. In true Bobbi Brown style this palette will be quick to become a favourite for whomever the lucky owner may be. For $35 you can give a classic gift for a classic price. Sephora Collection Home for the Holidays Carrier . Sparkles are everyone's best friend. The chic little makeup bag is the gift that keeps on giving. It is the perfect gift if you are one of those doubters who believe there is a th

Hi guys! Here are some last minute beauty items for the teen beauty lover on your list.  I will start off items $15 and under, and then I will post subsequent posts of $25, $50, and $100 an under.  Golden Opportunity Tarte-to-go Kit. This gift is perfect for anyone going away to hot destination over the break. These deluxe sizes give just enough product to try them out, but not enough to worry about wasting if you don't like them. The bronzer is a gorgeous shade, and is perfect for contouring or and all over bronzed glow. The self-tanner does not make you look orange, and has not pungent self tanner smell. Both are formulated with Amazonian clay, and come with sleek packaging.  At $12 this is a steal. Bumble and Bumble The Ultimate Blow Dry To Go Kit . Another great starter kit for those hard to buy for teens. The set combines both their signature Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray and Bumble and Bumble Straight Blow Dry. As B&B is not too expensive in its full size, t

Hi guys! Today my blogmas post is going to be about my top 5 favourite YouTube Channels. Most of them, or all of them are fashion and beauty related, because that is what interests me the most. 5. Pixiwoo . Pixiwoo was my first YouTube love. It was the first channel that I subscribed to, and I learnt most of what I know about makeup styles and techniques by watching Pixiwoo. 4 . Tanya Burr. Formerly Pixi2woo, Tanya Burr is such a delight to watch, her videos are always fun and interesting, and teach you stuff without you realizing it. She has since started doing vlogs and other kinds of videos so there is something for everyone. 3. TheMakeupChair . Sinead is the cutest! And her Irish accent is just awesome. All of her video's are incredibly concise and very easy to follow. She has a lot of basic makeup tutorials which are super helpful when you are just starting out. 2. RachhLoves . 1) Rachel's Canadian and 2) her get ready with me videos are the best. Enough said. Sh

When you are going away for the holidays to visit family, or even if you are just going for Christmas dinner, not having to worry about your makeup is bonus. So here are my holiday makeup bag tips, to just pack the essentials, but still have a polished and fast look. What to bring in your holiday travel (or not travel) makeup bag: 1. A moisturizing base . Be it a tinted moisturizer or a foundation, pick a tried and true product that you know you can rely on to make you look flawless. Jessie's Picks: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. 2. A creamy concealer . Try and pick a versatile one that works both under the eyes as well as on blemishes. Jessie's Picks: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer. Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer. 3. A peach blush. This blush colour will go with almost all lip colours as well as skin tones, and that is a plus when you are in a rush and don't stop to think if your blush complements your lip stick

Face: 1. Start with a lightweight foundation, and buff it well into the skin. Jessie's Picks: Mac Face and Body Foundation. Burberry Sheer Foundation. 2. On a big fluffy brush, sweep a matte bronzer along the contours of your face, so under you jaw, in the hollows of your cheeks, and on the sides of your forehead. Jessie's Picks: Benefit Hoola Bronzer. Rimmel London Natural Glow Bronzer in Sun Bronze. 3.  Apply a pink cream blush (or lip stick) along your cheekbone, and blend for a youthful glow. Jessie's Picks: Elizabeth Arden Cream Ceramide Blush in Honey. Rimmel London Lip Stick in Airy Fairy. 4. Set your face with a translucent powder. Jessie's Picks: Nars Setting Powder. Clinique Stay-Matte Powder. Eyes: 1. Apply a wash of matte skin-coloured eye shadow across your lid to give it an even colour. Jessie's Picks: Mac Eye Shadow in Brule. Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Bone. 2. Curl your lashes and apply 2 coats of a dark brown or black mascara. Jessie's

My daily makeup look is quick, and simple (in my opinion) and it leaves me looking polished and feeling confident. It is a little bit Jessica Alba, a little bit Miranda Kerr, and a little bit Anna Saccone. Alright so here we go: Face: 1. I start with my Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum and I smooth it on with my clean fingers. I then go and do my hair to give it time to sink into my skin. 2. Then on a Real Techniques Buffing Brush, I take my Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, and I buff that all over my face, over my ears, and down my neck. 3. Under my eyes, I then blend my Clinique  Airbrush Concealer using my ring finger. I then pat my Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer over any blemishes or acne scars that are still visible through my foundation. 4.  On an angled blush brush I contour my face using my Rimmel bronzer. 5. Using the same brush I apply my Yves Rocher blush just along my cheekbone, avoiding the apples of my cheeks. 6. I then take Benefit HighBeam, and apply two swipes

Today's blogmas post is all about the Christmas pasts. The Little Mermaid was my favourite movie as a  child, and so for that, I give you: The Little Mermaid Makeup Look. Face: 1. Start with a light tinted moisturizer, just to even out your skin tone. 2. Lightly contour your face using a cream product. 3. Add a little peach cream blusher to your cheekbones. Eyes: 1. Apply a wash of shimmery cream colored eye shadow all across your eye lid. 2. Swipe black eye liner in a nice clean line across your upper lash line. 3. Follow with 3 coats of a black volumizing mascara. Lips: 1. Line your lips with a bright red lip pencil. 2. Fill in your lips with a matching matte red lip stick. Spritz your face with a setting spray to make it "waterproof" and you are ready to start your sea adventure!

The winter time is the perfect season to play up your fair skin. Use soft and cool toned colours to keep the focus on a healthy, and glowing complexion. Face: 1. Start with a good hydrating primer. Jessie's Picks : Hourglass No28 Primer Serum. Laura Mercier Hydrating Foundation Primer. 2. Pick a natural finish foundation in the shade that matches your skin tone. Jessie's Picks: Yves Rocher Pure Light Radiance Foundation. Mac Studio Tech Foundation. 3. Take a baby pink powder blush and sweep it along your cheekbones for an après ski glow. Jessie's Picks: Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Rose Lustre. Benefit Cosmetics Box Powders in Dandelion. Eyes: 1. Apply a frosted white eye shadow all over your lid.  Jessie's Picks: Mac Eye Shadow in White Frost. Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Polyester Bride. 2. Blend a matte light brow eye shadow through your crease, and onto the outer corners of your eye. Jessie's Picks: Mac Eye Shadow in Omega. Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Buck

Chloe Morello is a YouTube makeup guru and stunning all at the same time. I will link her YouTube channel at the bottom. This is the makeup look that is clean, flawless, and is a go to makeup look. Especially for days when you are on the go. This look works best with a sleek ponytail or top knot. Face: 1. Take your favourite BB cream or tinted moisturizer and blend it well into your skin. Make sure you bring it down the neck and over the eye to avoid any tide marks. Jessie's Picks : Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector For Oily/Combination Skin. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free. 2. Using a matte bronzer contour your face. Jessie's Picks : Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer. Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Bronze-Perfect Tan. 3. Blend a peach blush along your cheekbones and a little on the apples of your cheeks. Jessie's Picks : Mac Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul. Bobbi Brown Blush in Desert Rose. Eyes: 1. Using a brow powder softly fill in your eyebrows. 2. Take a black li

The sunkissed effortless feel of the French Riviera is something that makes everyone feel beautiful, grab a Louis Vuitton purse and you're set to go! This is the perfect travelling look, as it takes minimal effort but still makes you look clean and polished. 1. Take a gel bronzer and blend it into the skin anywhere the sun naturally hits your face. Jessie's Picks : Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector SPF 25++ in Topaz. 2. Blend a shimmery peach blush onto your cheekbones for a natural flush. Jessie's Picks : Nars Blush in Orgasm. Yves Rocher Luminelle Powder Blush in 51 Rose Gourmandise. 3. Fill in your brows using a matte brow powder. Don't do anything fancy, simply clean up the edges and define the shape. Jessie's Picks : Anastasia Brow Powder Duo. HD Brow Kit in Vamp. 4. Apply a shimmering dark brown eye shadow in a sheer wash all over your eyelid. Jessie's Picks : Tarte Amazonian Clay Beauty in the Box in In the Buff (darkest shade). Mac Eye Shadow in Tem

Pictures to come..... What's in my makeup bag winter 2013! The prducts in my makeup bag have somewhat stabilized since the seaon turn over, and I have now being wearing the same makeup look for about a month (I will write another  blog post using these products). Here are the items in my makeup bag, I will try and go a in some sort of order.... Face: 1. Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum. This is my HG primer and facial serum. It is not oily, it hydrates your skin, and gives your skin a beautiful glow. I wear this on its own or under my foundation. 2. Mac Studio Tech Foundation in NC25. I wear this foundation on days wear I need more coverage, or if I know my photo is going to be taken, and I want my skin to look flawless but not cakey. 3. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 115. I like this foundation because it very sheer coverage and a very dewy finish. This is my everyday foundation. When I set it with a powder and/or a setting spray it lasts all day, and it does not cling to an

During the holiday party season, red lips are a go-to for a classic and simple makeup look. Face: 1. Apply a light base. Pick a luminous foundation with a light-medium coverage. Jessie's Picks:  Nars Sheer Glow Foundation. Becca Luminous Skin Colour Ultra Sheer Foundation SPF 25++ 2. Blend a peach cream blush along your cheek bone. Jessie's Picks : Nars The Multiple in South Beach. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. Eyes: 1. Apply a cream shimmery champagne coloured eye shadow all over your lid. Jessie's Picks : Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study. Benefit Cosmetics Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P. 2. Apply a coat of your favourite brown mascara. Lips: 1. Line your lips with a brick red lip liner. Jessie's Picks : Mac Lip Pencil in Brick. Clinique Quickliner for Lips in Lipblush. 2. Using a lip brush apply a thin layer of a matte red lipstick. Jessie's Picks : Mac Lip Stick in Russian Red. Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color in Red Carpet. 3. Blot

The "No Makeup" makeup look is perfect for casual days when you want to to look polished but without looking like you are wearing a  full face of makeup. Face: 1. Start with a light natural finish foundation or tinted moisturizer. Jessie's Picks:  Guerlain   Lingerie De Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. 2. Blend a cream blush in a pink shade along your cheekbones. Jessie's Picks : Stila Convertable Colour in Sweet Pea. Nars The Multiple in Riviera. Eyes: 1. Take cream taupe eye shadow all over your eye lid. Jessie's Picks : Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes in Lots'O Latte. Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe. 2. Tight line your upper lash line with a dark brown eye liner. Jessie's Picks:  Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Pearly Brown. Clinique Quickliner for Eyes in Black/Brown. 3. Curl your eye lashes and apply a coat of a black/brown mascara. Jessie's Picks:  Givenchy No

Makeup: Kim Kardashian's makeup look is flattering and perfect for a glam everyday look. Face: 1. Apply a photo friendly primer all over your face and down your neck. Jessie's Picks : Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. 2. Apply a much lighter concealer or cream foundation under your eyes in a triangle shape, along the cheekbone, down the bridge of your nose, on your chin and in the centre of your forehead. 3. Apply a much darker cream foundation or concealer in the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, the sides of your nose and on the sides of your forehead. 4. Blend and pat a full coverage liquid foundation all over your face. It is best to use a beauty blender or makeup sponge. Use a stippling motion to create an airbrushed finish. Jessie's Picks:  Laura Mercier Silk Cream Foundation. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation. 5. Apply a peach powder blush along your cheekbone to further give the appearance of an angular

Grace Kelly in an iconic image of the 50's Hollywood era. She is the image of beauty and fulfilled the American dream of marrying a prince. Her makeup is classic and timeless. Face: 1. Start with a cream to powder foundation to mimic the 1950's cake makeup. Jessie's Picks: Mac Studio Tech Foundation. 2. Add a soft pink powder blush to your cheekbones. Jessie's Picks : Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush. Eyes: 1. Apply a wash of matte cream coloured eye shadow across your eyelid. Next take a matte light brown shade and blend it into the crease. Jessie's Picks: Mac Brule and Mac Omega. 2. Line your upper lash line with a black gel eyeliner. Jessie's Picks: Bobbi Brown Gel Eye Liner. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eye Liner. 3. Take a taupe eye shadow on a fluffy brush and blend over the line, you just drew with the eye liner, to soften the line. Jessie's Picks:  Mac Eye Shadow in Concrete. Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Laced. 4. Curl your eye l

Finding comfortable and warm outfits for winter can become a tedious job, especially after you have already worn "all" of your outfits multiple times. I use these three steps as a sure fire way to have a warm , cosy, and stylish outfit everyday. 1. Pick out 3 Cardigans/ knit sweaters, 3 long sleeved shirts, 3 pairs of comfortable pants. 2. Out of the nine pieces of clothing, pick the one that best fits your mood that day. 3. Next pick one of the other remaining articles that best show off the 1st piece you chose. 4. Find a nice scarf, necklace, or bracelet to go with your outfit. 5. Choose a basic black or brown wedged bootie. Voila! Tu as un outfit! Everyday your outfit will be different depending in your mood. The trick is to pick one piece of clothing to complement. Doing this will allow you to find matching pieces that you may have never even thought about putting together. Have a warm and cosy evening!

Women in France are known for the extreme beauty, and natural makeup looks. This look is perfect for a date, a family dinner, or whenever you want to look polished but not overly made up. This makeup focuses on highlighting your best features. Face: 1. Pop on your favorite tinted moisturizer and really blend it well into your skin. Jessie's Pick: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free 2. Add a pink or deep rose colored cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. Jessie's Pick: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Honey Eyes: 1. Brush over your brows with a tinted brow gel. If you must fill them in do so with a brow powder not a pencil to avoid to harsh and drawn on looking brows. Jessie's Pick: Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow. 2. Tight line your upper lash line with a dark brown eye pencil. Jessie's Pick: Mac Eye Kohl in Teddy 3. Curl your lashes and apply a volumizing mascara, preferably one that does not make your lashes look hard or flakey. Jessie'

T- Swift's makeup at the 2013 Brit Awards was beautiful then, and would be stunning at a holiday party, especially to liven up an ugly sweater. Base: 1. Smooth a foundation primer all over your face. Preferably pick one that photo's well as who knows how many pictures will be taken. Jessie's Picks:  Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer. 2. Buff a light medium coverage foundation into your skin, working a downward circular motions. Jessie's Picks: Make Up Forever HD Foundation. Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation.  3. Blend a bronze rose blush along your cheekbones to create a slight contour. Jessie's Picks:  Nars Blush in Dolce Vita. Benefit Cosmetics Rockateur Box Powder. Eyes: 1. Take a shimmery nude eyes shadow and apply it as a wash all over your eyelid. Jessie's Picks : Mac Eye Shadow in All That Glitters. Tarte Beauty and the Box Amazonian Clay Eye Quad "in the buff"- second lightest shade. 2. Take

It's almost that time of year again...Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Time! Every girl sometimes has one of those days when you just need a pick me up, and sometimes natural and glamorous makeup is just that pick me up. Face: 1. Start with an airbrushing primer, blend it all over your skin and down your neck. Jessie's Picks: VS Airbrush FX Primer. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer 2. Next take your favourite tinted moisturizer or BB cream and buff that into the skin. Jessie's Picks: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free. Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector All in One. 3. Take a warm and shimmery bronzer and apply where the sun naturally hits your face, so your forehead, nose, chin, and cheekbones. Jessie's Picks: Urban Decay Baked Bronzer. Rimmel London Shimmer Bronzer. 4. Blend a peach cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks for a warm and youthful glow. Jessie's Picks: Nars The Multiple in Portofino. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. 5. I

Kim Kardashian's makeup is far from minimalistic, however her contouring and highlighting techniques are with trying out. Here are the steps to getting a defined face like Kimmy- K: Step 1: Apply a much lighter concealer or cream foundation under your eyes in a triangle shape, along the cheekbone, down the bridge of your nose, on your chin and in the centre of your forehead. Step 2: Apply a much darker cream foundation or concealer in the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, the sides of your nose and on the sides of your forehead. Step 3: Take a light foundation in your proper shade, and use it to blend the other foundations. This will create a uniform base, but with less harsh highlighting and contouring. Step 4: Blend away any harsh lines or visible product. Continue with your makeup as normal! This contouring will give you an oval looking face, but without any heavy powders. This is the secret to flawless Hollywood skin.

In the winter, our skin tends to look a little dull, and the harsh weather can make it dry and flaky. Here are 5 products that will help you achieve perfect glowing winter skin: 1. A moisturizing  base. Winter weather will make your skin drier and dull, so find a base that contains moisturizing ingredients and says it gives a luminous effect. Jessie's Picks:  Smashbox Liquid Halo Foundation. Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer. Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm. 2. A creamy concealer. For under your eyes, look for a creamy formula that blends easily, and for blemishes look for a cream to powder concealer that glides over dry patches. Jessie's Picks : Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up Concealer. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer. 3. A cream blush. Using a cream blush will give you a healthy youthful glow, and will blend easier into your foundation. Jessie's Picks: Nars The Multiple. Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush - Soft Bl

The dark lip, à la Tom Ford, is a major trend and favourite during the fall/winter season. The lipstick can range anywhere from a more wine red to a deep and dark purple. Below is a simple makeup look that would be great for an evening out, but could also be adapted for daytime. Face: 1. Start by using a luminous foundation, preferable one that is quite light. Because we are going so dark on the lips we want to keep the rest of the face very light. Jessie's Picks: Nars Sheer Glow Foundation or Maybelline Fit Me Foundation. 2. Conceal under the eyes and any blemishes. Jessie's Picks: My usual, Mac Studio Finish Concealer for blemishes, and Clinique Airbrush Concealer for the undereyes. 3. Apply a very light warm peach blush just to your cheekbones to add a slight definition to the face. Jessie's Picks: Avon Blush in Dusty Rose or Lancome Blush in Cedar Rose (but be very very light handed with this blush). Eyes: 1. Dust a light matte cream coloured eye shadow all ov

Victoria Beckham's style is envied by many people in the fashion world. After a number of successful seasons, her fashion line exhibits her love of clear cut lines, neutrals, and versatility. Not everyone has a million dollar budget to spend on clothes, but if you invest in a few select and classic pieces, you can achieve Victoria Beckham's classic look with a much cheaper price tag. Victoria's style is one that flatters almost every single body type, especially petite ladies, which is one of the reasons why her fashion line is so successful. The overall goal is to have a small neutral wardrobe that is versatile, and streamlines your body.  Here are 5 general guidelines to follow, when shopping, that we can steal from Mrs. Beckham, to help us achieve this classic look: 1. Dark colours are your best friend. A dark colour recedes, therefore wearing a darker shade, like black, dark grey, or navy blue, will minimize anything you wish to hide. It will also allow you to high

  Victoria Beckham Ponytail: With her long dark brown hair, Victoria Beckham's hairstyle of choice has become the ponytail. This style is quick, and ultra chic. 1. Start with day-old hair (or even if you are starting with freshly washed hair) and spritz with a volumizing dry shampoo. 2. Pull your hair back with your fingers, smoothing over any stray hairs. 3. Once you have your ponytail in the desired place, fasten with a hair tie. 4. Take your straightener and run it over the ends of your ponytail, to give it a sleek effect. 5. Add a tiny dot of shine serum to the ends. Simply rub the serum between your palms, and run your hands over the end of your ponytail. Voila! Tu es fini, and you have a simple and chic hairdo. xx JD Please leave me a comment let me know what you think!  If you have any questions or suggestions: Email me: jessicadonna96@gmail.com

Victoria Beckham is a style icon, and personally one of my top fashion and beauty inspirations. Her fashion line boasts beautiful structure and lines. One half of Britain's "other royal family" Victoria rules the fashion world with an iron fist, having recently launched another successful denim and accessories line. Her makeup hasn't changed much from her Posh Spice days, it has only become more chic and polished. Her signature smokey eye and nude lip can be adapted for any event, outfit, day or night. Here is a lighter daytime version of her signature look that Victoria has been sporting more and more often. Face: 1. Victoria has oily skin so a primer is a must. Pop a little all over your face, making sure to blend down your neck. Jessie's Pick: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer 2. Smooth a cream foundation over your face, blending it down your neck. Jessie's Picks: Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Foundation or Rimmel Match Perfection Cream Foundation. 3. Dot

This is just a quick everyday look for those in high school , or college. It is sweet, feminine, and gives a nice and polished look. Skin: First start by taking care of your skin. Cleansing, toning, and then using a good moisturizer.  Base: 1. Apply a creamy concealer under your eyes, and then a long lasting liquid concealer over any blemishes, acne scars, or red spots. Jessie's Picks: Mac Studio Finish Concealer and Maybelline 24 Super Stay Concealer. 2. Apply a tinted moisturizer over top. Applying your concealer first allows you to be more heavy handed, and then adding a light base avoids the "1 inch face" look. Jessie's Picks: Maybelline BB Cream or Mac Studio Moisture Tint 3. Apply either a cheek stain, or a coral cream blush to the cheek bones and apples of the cheeks. Blend, blend, blend! Jessie's Picks: Tarte Cheek Satin or Avon Cream Blush Stick 4. Powder your skin with a fine finishing powder, and spritz with a setting spray. Eyes:

Here is just a quick daytime look inspired by Miranda Kerr's daily makeup routine. The focus is on healthy glowing skin with lush lashes and rosy lips. Hope you enjoy! 1. Start with super nourishing moisturizer. Argan Oil or Coconut Oil are great moisturizers as well as work great as a makeup base. 2. Smooth a nourishing tinted moisturizer or bb cream all over your face and neck. Miranda's pick is her KORA Organics Tinted Day Cream. Using a tinted moisturizer allows your own flush to come through, so there isn't really a need for blush; if you would like to wear blush, pick a cream blush in a natural hue. 3. Curl your eyelashes, add apply 2-3 coats of masacara. 4. For your lips apply a sheer lipcolour in a red hue. Miranda's pick is Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Rebelle. The Revlon Kissable Balm Stains would be a cheaper alternative. That's really all there is to it. Its super quick, easy, and creates a put together look in less than 10 minutes. Perfect if yo

Just a quick post to share a really neat trick that I learned. Trying to find a shade of eyeliner that suits your eye colour and makes your eyes pop is hard. So here's the trick: In a well lit room (preferably natural light), look directly into a mirror. The color around your iris is your perfect eye liner shade. Usually people have a ring of darker colour around their iris, and that is colour that I am talking about. Mine is a dark khaki brown shade. Just a fun little trick for finding an eye liner shade. xx JD Please leave me a comment let me know what you think!  If you have any questions or suggestions: Email me: jessicadonna96@gmail.com

In both This is 40 and Friends With Kids, Megan Fox sported a very natural, and feature accenting makeup look. Its all about the natural beauty. The look is so pretty and perfect for everyday! Base: Megan's skin was looking flawless and perfectly matte, yet glowing and defined. 1. Start with a moisturizing and illuminating primer. Jessie's Pick: Hourglass No28 Primer Serum. 2. Using a foundation brush, blend a very lightweight foundation all over your face. Try and use one of the new generation foundations, as they really look like second skin. Jessie's Pick: Yves Rocher Pure Light Foundation. 3. Conceal any blemishes or under eye circles with a liquid concealer that has good staying power. Jessie's Pick: Maybelline 24hr SuperStay Concealer. 4. Dust your face with a finely milled powder. Jesse's Pick: Clinique Stay-Matte Powder in Translucent 5. Take a matte bronzer and dust  over your cheeks, the sides of your forehead, and along your jawline. Jessie's

If you have an hourglass shape, you are the perfect balance between a pear or apple shaped body type. You have a defined waist with equal bust and hips. When choosing outfits, look for clothes that accentuate your even proportions and your waist. Don't wear pieces that weigh down your upper or lower body. Styles that flatter "hourglass" shapes: Fitted dresses. Pick one in a bold colour or fabric, and pair it with a blazer for a night out. Short and tailored jackets. Jacket that cut or cinch at the waist will draw attention to it. Sweaters or casual clothes with a little bit of fitting. This way you can be casual and still show off your figure. For winter or fall coats, go for wrap style coats, or fit and flare. Pick most coats in a dark or neutral colour, but have one statement coat in a bold colour like cobalt. Slim V-Necked shirts or dresses. The slim v will lengthen your upper body, accentuate your bust, as well as keep you proportioned. Pair a bright v-n

If you are considered an "apple" shape, you generally have a fuller bust, broader shoulders, and a thicker mid section. However, you have slim thighs, hips, and usually arms. You are the opposite to the "pear" shape as you are "top heavy". When picking clothes, try not to draw attention to your middle, emphasize your bust and your slim hips and legs. Styles that flatter "apple" shapes: V-Neck Shirts, A-line dresses, and tops that flow out from your bust and glide over your waist. These will draw attention upwards and will elongate your torso. Try to avoid scoop and boat necked shirts, as they will cause your shoulders to appear broader. Long flowing tops/tunics that fall below your hips will accentuate your lower body, and if the have a little tie around the waist, it will give you a more defined hourglass shape. Pick solid coloured dresses, or ones with a continuous pattern. In general, smaller print patterns are more flattering. Ad

Finally a fashion post! Everyone’s body is different, and therefore different styles flatter each person. The following post series will  give general overviews of the “basic” body shapes. However, whatever you like to wear and makes you feel the best is best for you. Pear Shapes: If you are considered a pear shape, you usually have a small to medium sized bust, small-medium waist, and are largest around your thighs and hips. In other words, you are smaller on top and bigger on the bottom. Generally, wearing a dark colour minimizes, while wearing a bright colour or pattern highl ights, therefore if you are pear shaped, wearing a darker bottom and highlighting your upper body will give you the appearance of a more hourglass figure.   Styles that Flatter Pear Shapes: -           A-Line skirts or dresses . These flatter your upper body, highlight your waist, and glide over your hips and thighs, drawing less attention to them. -            Boot-Cut or Flare Jean s. The sli

Sorry I haven't posted in over a week, I was away on a trip :) Now that school has started, I have again realized how much I love sleep more than makeup. The following is my everyday makeup routine that allows me to look polished and feel pretty. This is the makeup I do on the days when I don't just wear mascara and lipbalm. Hope you enjoy! Face Makeup: 1. I start with a primer; I flit in between Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer or Hourglass No28 Primer Serum. If my skin is particularly dry I will use the serum. 2. I apply Clinique Airbrush Illuminating Concealer under my eyes, and then I apply Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer on any blemishes, red spots, or dark spots. 3. I then blend Mac Studio Moisture Tint in Medium over my face with my fingers. I prefer to wear it over my concealer just in case the concealer is little to light (as I'm in between shades right now), and I find blending with my fingers doesn't disturb the concealer underneath. 4. I then dust my

Combinations Skin: There are different types, and levels of combination skin. There is dry combination skin, oily combination skin, etc. I personally have very dry cheeks and a moderately oily t-zone. When you have combination skin it is hard to find makeup that moisturizes your drier areas as well as controls oil. Here are a few products that I have tried that worked well on my dry combination skin. Please keeping mind that you know your skin best, and so choose whatever works best for you. Primers: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer This primer is my personal favourite. It creates a barrier over dry patches and it does not add any oil to my t-zone. I wouldn’t say this primer controls oil, but it definitely does not add to it. It does contain silicones, but it has yet to cause me to break out, and I have very sensitive skin. It has a creamy light consistency, and it does not feel as if you are putting a heavy product onto your face. I recommend giving the primer about 5-10 mi