Archive for the ‘Face Value’ Category

Waking up early on a Saturday morning (and by early I mean anytime before 10:00 AM)  must be worth it. Like really, really worth it. When I got the e-mail saying that the Grand Opening/Launch to  L’Occitane store was going to start at 11:00 AM, and they mentioned that Gilles Marini was going to be there, I thought “Eh! Why not?” Celebrities and skincare are always a great reason to wake up at 8:30ish on the weekend.

Unfortunately, as you can see from some of the pictures taken by Drew Altizer at the event, my makeup barely even showed up. Perhaps because I kept it really simple, or it might have melted off my face from me rushing from Bart station to Bart station with no time for touch-ups. I went extremely casual that day. Wearing my Patrick Robinson reversible tank, brown boots, a vintage crocheted layer vest, and some Forever 21 blue skinny jeans.

Above was my FOTD (Face of the Day) which, I like to call on here, Face Value. *Because, I grew up in a Green Day obsessed generation and FOD was the bonus song on their Dookie album and it was an abbreviation of “F*** Off and Die” which is, therefor, an abbreviation that I am uncomfortable to use as an abbreviation to represent my face.

Again, I’m wearing the most basic of my makeup routine in the pic and all that was used is pretty much under $10.

MAC lipstick: Revlon Super Renewist Lipcolor in “Naturally Nude” (Discontinued – Somewhat tell them to bring it back because I LOVE it.)

Eyeliner: Almay Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Foundation: Maybelline Dream Mousse in Creamy Natural

Brows: E.L.F. Studio Eyebrow kit in Medium

Bronzer: Rimmel London in Sun Bronze

That’s it for now, Boho babes! Until next time. xo

Here’s another picture for hoots.

And now for some real vanity…

Whenever there is a huge event, I usually post up a pic stating the products I used. This becomes my “Face Value” Post.  This was my look at the recent SFFAMA Inc. Fashion Mash-up Forum: Why Blog ABout Fashion?

(Picture courtesy of Del Geronimo of www.delgeronimo.com)

• Foundation: Smashbox’s High Definition HealthyFX in M1
• Lipstick: MAC’s Lovelorn
• Blush: BareMineral’s blush in Precious Pearl
• Bronzer: E.L.F.’s Studio Countouring Blush Duo Bronzer
• Mascara: Bourjious Maxi Franger
• Liner: Smashbox’s JetSet in Jet Black

I was actually having a really bad skin day that day. Thank heavens for concealer, great lighting, and awesome photographers!

xoxo,

Mira

p.s. Had to Photoshop the massive eye bags. Just because I never sleep doesn’t mean I have to look it.

I wore my favorite vintage blouse (from Goodwill) and all my best cruelty-free makeup products:

Smashbox Jetset liner in Black, MAC Minerlize in “Deep Dark,” MAC lipstick in “Bare,” and my Pixi foundation stick in No.3 Warm.

I really had a blast. Can’t wait for next years! The healthy 12thy! Woot.

More pictures are available on my Beauty Bohemian Facebook page. Just click on the 11th Annual VegFest album.

For the Chillin’s 12th Anniversary, I didn’t want a crazy makeup or artsy face. I wanted something simple, since after all, my dress was freaking electric blue and brown leather printed. I did a basic makeup application with a swipe of shadow and blush. Nothing too technical or overboard. To keep it natural and stress-free, I ditched the foundation, (just concealer) used  cruelty-free products, and a bunch of my favorite makeup bag staples:

Concealer: MAC Moisture Cover in NW25

Eyes: E.L.F. Mineral Eyeshadow in Confidence

Lips: MAC lipglass in Please Me

Blush: MAC Sheertone Shimmer blush in Sunbasque

Bronzer: MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Deep Dark

It’s an uber easy look, fit for any level of makeup expertise.

Enjoy!