Stare-worthy

A few weeks ago I visited Bellacara in Old Town Alexandria for the first time. A friend of mine from church is a manager there and is always wearing fun lip colors so I knew I had to go and see what this little boutique beauty shop was all about. Apparently I like my lip color like my nail polish because I fell in love with a fuschia color. Not surprised here!

This color goes on smooth like a lip balm and keeps my lips feeling moisturized. It also is long lasting like a stay all day, but isn't too glossy or sticky feeling. I've been wearing it a lot lately with a little liner to add a finishing touch. Be sure to like our Facebook page to see all of the close ups!

"People will stare, make it worth their while." – Harry Winston

xo | din

lipstick | Kevyn Aucoin 'Jorjia' (available for purchase at Bellacara or here.)

oh, ny!

Been thinking about NYC a lot lately (stay tuned!), so I decided to get some winter street style inspo. I love these looks and def think I could add them to my wardrobe. What do you think?

xo | din

photos: refinery29, styleestate, freepeople, lateafternoon  

Kiss & Makeup

1) Sephora - 'Pure Marsala'

Kicking it off with Sephora's collaboration with Pantone to promote the color of the year, Marsala. Currently sold out online, check your local Sephora to get in on this trend. $18

2) Kat Von D - Studded Kiss Lipstick 'A-Go-Go'

Get ready to rock in this neon orange color from Kat Von D. Currently one of the most popular lip colors at Sephora, this moisturizing lipstick is definitely worth the hype. $23

3)  Stila - Stay All Day Vinyl Lip Gloss in 'Fuschia Vinyl'

Currently one of my favorites, this bold purple lip color leaves my lips moisturized and poppin', well, all day! $24

4) MAC - 'Vogue en Violet'

Inspired by the reemerging 90s grunge trend, but not ready to commit? No worries; that's what lipstick is for! This bold violet color from the high fashion Ultimate Lipstick collection will get you there. $23

5) Bliss 'Fabulips' - Complete Lip Treatment

You can't make up before your treat your lips! Prepare your kiss with this complete Fabulips kit from Bliss. $45

Hope you're inspired to try a new color this year. I am! Don't stop here; kiss and make up with your entire makeup routine with these helpful tips from Dick Page.

kiss, kiss | din

EOTD

Happy 8th day, Everyone! If you're like me, there are two things you don't leave the house without applying: mascara and lip balm. For this look, I built off of my go-to mascara by adding eyeliner. My mom always used liquid eyeliner, so it has also become my liner of choice.

I experimented with the popular winged liner by extending the liner on the bottom lid to a thinner line underneath the main wing. I've been stalking Instagram accounts where makeup artists such as the talented @makeupby_melissa post their EOTD (eye of the day). What do you think of the winged liner? This trend is definitely going to stick around for awhile!

What are two products you can't leave the house without applying?

xo | din

eye shadow | Mary Kay
eye liner | Palladio

Hey! Are you following my Instagram? Check out my makeup, outfit, and inspirational quotes there!  

My Vignette

I've had a stir in me lately, to let my creativity and art flow. I wanted to capture a vintage feeling in the photos I took. Notice, the headpiece that is worn in some of the photos, is the same one that I made for the Black Swan photo shoot I did. Please enjoy my 1920's inspired shoot!

xo | dré 

model | Sharon Gause

hair, makeup, styling, and photos | dré 

beige dress | vintage 

necklace | Lia Sophia

black top with tulle | Forever 21

headpiece | dré  

Frighteningly Beautiful

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means, 'tis the season to be spooky! I don't know about you, but if I'm going to be scaring  anyone, I want it to be because of my good looks!

I'm such a sucker for anything festive. So when I went to Walgreens to pick up my prescription, I got pulled right in by the sight of these Disney Villains makeup kits. I went for the Cruella De Vil set because I thought that color pallet would look best on me. 

For under $10, you get 2 sets of eyeshadow ( one for a day look, and the other for a night look ), an eyelid primer, a pencil eyeliner, a liquid eyeliner, an eyeshadow brush, mascara, and lipgloss! And I shouldn't fail to mention that it actually wears really well!  The other kit options were The Wicked Queen, Ursula, and Maleficent.

This is the day eyeshadow. I wore it with my hair in a wet look. So fun!

This is the night look. The colors are a bit darker and more sultry. 

I love both looks, and am excited to play around with both of them! For more villainous ideas, check out the flats designed after the evil mistresses here! 

Even my pumpkin has to show off some fashion ;)

Tell us your frighteningly beautiful ideas!

XOXO dré 

Beautiful Creatures

In August, I took my girls to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Among all of the fascinating animals, this Knobbed Hornbill caught my eye! Talk about a beautiful creature! There's no need for this little lady to get lash extensions! Check out the length on those babies in the second picture!

The "makeup" on this bird was so gorgeous! Between that and her lashes, I was inspired to create a similar look with my own makeup! I definitely didn't come close to the masterpiece that God created on my feathered friend, but I do think it came out rather Gagaesque, don't you think?

XOXO dré 

Backstage @ Lili Ming & IMA | Vancouver Fashion Week

It's been a week since I finished walking for Vancouver fashion week, and I know there are people eager to see photos of what I did! Take a walk with me backstage at the shows for Lili Ming and IMA.

Below is a shot of my hair and makeup or Lili Ming. I loved this look! The hair was a soft undone French twist, and the lips were two toned. If you look closely you will see they are orange in the center and hot pink in the corners. I will definitely be stealing this for a makeup look I do in the future!

This collection showcased 5 collections within the collection, and sent over 80 pieces down the runway! I guess when someone tells them to get ready for a show, they don't play!  Below, you will see two of the three dresses I wore down the runway.

The second show I walked in this evening was for IMA. It was so crazy backstage, with a shortage of hair and makeup people, that my hair skills were put to the test! I did my own hair for the show! I thought the makeup was fun for this too. Very soft, with a bit mor drama around the eyes!

Theses lovely little ladies in the middle are the designers for this collection. The clothing is all yoga/athletic inspired, and all the models were loving how comfortable and adorable that each piece was! I defiantly plan on buying from them in the future!

XOXO dré