Happy National Lipstick Day!

In honor of National Lipstick Day, what better then a fun lipstick personality test... I am #3 (sharp-angled tip) soooo which one are you?!!!!!

Facial Yoga techniques for a more youthful looking face...

 

Happy Summer!!!! I know it has been a while since I have blogged ( please, please, please forgive me?!) Okay great :-) since that is now settled, I came across this article on facial yoga via the daily mail and I thought this was fun to share. Who doesn't want to try any and everything that will help our skin's appearance looking youthful? (meaning we need to look young for as long as we possibly could!) I will definitely be trying these facial exercises and hope you do too! Let me know your thoughts and if you notice any changes while doing these techniques! Let the facial yoga begin in 3-2-1...

Until later!

Kerryann 

MAC's Playland Summer 2014 collection!!!!!

Seriously?!!! Not another collection that I must get my hands on!!! MAC is releasing yet another line of beautiful colors set to release this Monday, April 7, 2014 online!!!!! These bold colors has me all ready for the Spring and Summer ;-) Anyone else can't wait to swatch these babies because I sure can't!!  I apologize in advance for any grammatical errors as I am way to excited about this clearly lol

Hope you are all enjoying your day!

Tootled for now,

Kerryann

My April Faves!

Happy 1st day of April!!!!

I wanted to quickly share with you some of my favorite products that I will consistently continue to purchase because they are that AMAZING! These products are more beauty related versus makeup products which I am hoping you will enjoy trying out.

This past month I decided to take a little bit of a makeup break just to let my skin breathe and also because my makeup brushes have not been thoroughly cleaned (covering face) so with the help of my first favorite product, the ThirstyMud Glam Glow (middle right column, purchased at Sephora) I was able to rehydrate my skin. It has worked so well on my skin especially because the winter has dried out my skin so bad. I have been applying this every morning and night and leaving it on all day and overnight and the results are fabulous. My skin appears youthful, dewy and smooth. It is a bit on the pricey side but a little bit of this product goes a long way and it is worth every penny! Go ahead and ask for a sample at Sephora and give this baby a shot!

Another product that I am loving is the L'occitane Almond Shower Oil ( top right column, purchased at Sephora), since I have been using this shower oil my skin has been so smooth and soft. This oil also smells delicious if your into the almond scents (which I so am ;-)) You can also use this product on your hair and as a base to layer on for shaving. They have them in different sizes but I love it so much I bought the biggest size which cost me $32.00 at Sephora.

My third favorite is the Davines Nounou Hair Pak (bottom right column and can be found on Amazon). It's a restorative olive oil mask that has completely changed my hair conditioning habits. This one was recommended by a hair salon in Brooklyn and I am glad I decided to add this product onto my hair routine because it has softened out my very color treated hair. I use it once a week and let it sit for about 10 minutes but if you leave it on overnight, you will feel like you have a new set of hair on your hands!

Lastly, the Brazilian Spa Clay from Nair       ( left column, purchased at Walmart) has completely saved me time in the shaving needs department. I have very dry skin so shaving is pretty rough on my skin. I prefer to use a hair removal cream or wax ( but that's way to painful for my liking). I was skeptical about Nair because they normally smell very weird but I saw this Brazilian spay clay that was labelled mango scent so I gave it a try. I must say it's wonderful! Not only does it smell good but you can use it in the shower and it is pretty quick. It works for me in about 10 minutes. It leaves my skin very soft and most importantly not irritated.

I hope that you give these great products a try (I recommend getting samples first) and let me know what you think! If you have any recommendations for me to try please comment below! 

Sending you lots of love on the BEGINNING of a NEW month, and Happy April!!!! 

Peace and Love,

Kerryann

My February Faves!!!

Hello My Beautiful Rays of SUNSHINE!!!!

I say SUNSHINE in all caps because those who live in NYC know how crazy it has been these last few months! 

Anywho, I know it has been a while since I have posted and I am soooo very sorry I've left you out in the cold lol (no pun intended, well maybe just a little lol) BUT I promise to not to slack on my blogging anymore!!!

It's that time of the month again for my monthly favorites and above are the beauty products that I have been using consistently over the last month. I have taken a liking to them very much and would love for you to try them out and let me know your thoughts! 

Okay I will briefly mention my faves below from top left working my way to bottom right.
1. Top Left- MAC's Twig Lipstick- this has been my go to daily lipstick. It is such a beautiful soft pink brown and has enough color to make your lips pop slightly. Its so beautiful and delicate and I LOVE wearing it when I am feeling feminine and girly :-)
2. Top Middle- Loreal's Voluminous Mascara- has been my favorite for a while and I bought it again on sale for $4.99 at Walgreens!!! Such an inexpensive mascara and has expanded my lashes like no other mascara has! 
3. Top Right- Tarte's Amazonian Clay Foundation- It is completely full coverage and has such a nice smoothness to it. I love applying it to my face, it feels moisturizing and yet controls my oils not leaving me oily even at the end of the day! I really love this product. Check it out if you are into full coverage foundation.
4. Bottom Left- Real Techniques Makeup Brushes- SUPER SOFT and AFFORDABLE brushes that work better in my opinion than any other expensive makeup brush out there right now. I bought a set of 5 brushes on clearance at HARMON's Face Value Store and I paid $21.00!!!! I suggest you give these brushes a shot before you buy another name brand brush where the bristles are falling out the first time you wash (insert side eye here). Trust me, you will love these brushes!
5. Bottom Middle- TooFaced's Lip Insurance- I had this product for a while and let it just sit there while I was struggling with feathering lips on a daily basis. I was too lazy to take the extra step and prime my  lips with this product before applying lipstick and I am so glad I did. My lipstick and lip liner not only glided smoother but it made my lipstick last much much longer. Almost the entire day! I am always constantly drinking water and munching on snacks and even with that, it wouldn't budge :-) I'd say I'm a believer in this product.
6. Bottom Right- MAC's Brow Set in GirlBoy- I wanted to try something to lighten up my brows a bit because the darker brows were making me look extra pale :-/ and so I purchased this brow set. I really do enjoy it because it allows me to switch up my look when I want to wear something more subtle on any given day especially a work day! I do not always want to have dark brows on a daily basis especially if my makeup is softer and less harsh. Feel me? ;-)

If there are any recommendations of products you like/recommend and think I should try PLEASE feel free to comment below and let me know. I absolutely love trying new things and who doesn't like to take a trip to Sephora?!

Well, that will be all for now but I will be back very soon!!!!

Much Love,

Kerryann

Useful Makeup Guide

Hello Beauties,

I was lucky enough to be given an unexpected snow day today here in the Big Apple! Do you know what that means? Pinterest all day! I'm kind of obsessed guys :-/

I came across this awesome guide of a step by step routine that I figured you would find super helpful. I just wanted to share it for those makeup geeks out there!

Follow me on Pinterest! I have some pretty cool boards. The link to my Pinterest profile is down below. Happy pinning people!

Smooches,

Kerryann 

Happy New Year!!!! Day 1 of a 365 page book....

Happy 2014!!!!!

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year filled with lots of Peace & Love!
This is not a rant about how much this is a "new year, new me" because everyone has their own timeline and ways about making change. It is all about when YOU are ready!

With that said, above is a video of all the wonderful things and people I have been blessed with this year and I am looking forward to a more BRILLIANT year for me, my friends and my family.

My goal this year is to SMILE OFTEN and FROWN LESS (Frowning causes wrinkles, who wants that?!) So, what is your goal? How will you SHINE this year? Today is Day 1 of a 365 page book. How will you write your story?

Cheers to 2014 and THANK YOU to everyone who has shown me nothing but LOVE & SUPPORT this year! Let's keep spreading the LOVE and continue the AWESOMENESS ;-)

I LOVE YOU LIKE XO,

Kerryann

Gobble til you Wobble!

I wanted to take the time to say how grateful I am for everyone's support, encouragement and love! I have many things to be thankful for and feel very lucky and blessed to be surrounded by good people. Let's continue to work together to spread more love and peace to others! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Peace & Love, 

Kerryann

My Quick and Easy Skin-Care Routine...

Hello My Gorgeous Ones!

It has been a while since I have posted something but today I decided " You know what?!, I am going to post something today!" So, here it is! My Skin Care Routine...

For a few months now, I have been trying this routine out and by the grace of GOD it has been working wonders for my skin. I have normal to oily skin and I was breaking out really bad on my forehead area. I switched up my moisturizer to oil free (shared in a previous post, Shiseido Pureness Gel Cream) and have been consistently doing the following:

1. Washing my face with the Cetaphil skin cleanser in normal to oily skin. Let the skin dry or pat down with a clean towel.

2. Taking a facial cotton pad, I gently apply Toner. I have been using Bliss's The Youth  As We Know It Toner which helps prepare your skin for the next step and also removes any excess dirt or oil you still may have on your face.

3. Last but not least, lightly apply Argan Oil on your face and neck by gently patting the skin not rubbing. I have been using Josie Maran's Argan Oil and I love it! My skin wakes up feeling nourished and rejuvenated!

I have learned that by using these steps and following them in that order; it has caused my skin to not produce extra oils which was causing me to break out so much.  It is a very simple routine and takes me no more than 5 minutes a night. 

You can find the toner on the Bliss Website (btw I absolutely love their SPA and their products), the Argan oil at Sephora online or in-store, and the Cetaphil and cotton pads at your local drugstore. 

I am a big believer in that if you focus on good skin care, you really do not need a lot of makeup. 

I really hope this helps inspire you all to take care of your skin and establish a good routine. I mean we are all worth it right?!

Tootles for now,

Kerryann

MOTD Product Details

Hai! 

I wanted to briefly show you yesterday's makeup of the day! It was very quick and simple to do. The products I used for this look are:

Lips:

1. MAC currant lip liner

2. Riri hearts MAC lipstick in nude

3. Cyan lip mix by MAC- this was used to make the lip color look a little more blue grey using a lip brush.

Eyes:

1. Inglot's gel liner in #77

2. Kat Von D's tattoo liquid liner-I placed this liner after I created the wing with the gel liner to. Placing the liquid on top of the gel will set and finish the look.

I hope this helps! Tag me on Instagram @_whosthatgirl_ so that I can see your re-creations of my newly named cotton candy lip.

Tootles for now!

 Kerryann

Halloween Makeup Ideas

Hello my Beautiful Creatures (Bwaaahahaa)!!!

Halloween is right around the corner and I am beyond excited (EeeeeeeeeK)!!! It is my absolute FAVORITE holiday and I wanted to share with you some looks that have really caught my attention this year. Two of which I did makeup for...HeHe.

Last year, I decided to do the half Marilyn Monroe, half Sugar Skull (top right corner on the first collage) and it was so fun and simple to do; All I really had to purchase was the colored contacts and a few miscellaneous items that can be found in any Halloween store. Also a  few years back, my husband wanted to be Edward Scissorhands for Halloween (bottom left corner on the first). He clearly took it REALLY serious, hence the picture lol. It was also really simple to recreate this look for him with just a few simple makeup products such as white face paint, black eyeliner and a dark brown cream colored base eye shadow that I already had in my makeup collection. 

I find myself wanting to focus more on the makeup as the years go by OR as I get older :-/ because in my opinion that is what HALLOWEEN is all about!!!! I do think the outfit also plays a large role however, there are so many DIY costumes/outfits you can make if your makeup speaks for itself; thus saving you a lot of money and who doesn't want to do that?!

I am so excited to see what looks are re-created this year for Halloween! What looks are you excited to see? Create? Let me know your thoughts and what you think will be popular this year! 

See you soon,  (Chhh, chhh, chhh, ahh, ahh, ahh)

Kerryann

Photo Credit: 2nd photo collage on top left corner makeup by desimakeup on instagram, 1st collage top right and bottom left corner makeup by me, Kerryann Torres

*If you know any of the artists above that have not been credited please let me know as I do not know who they are to credit them. Photos were found on pinterest.

September Favorites!

HI!!!
When I said until tomorrow, I meant it!!!! I do not want to miss out on sharing my September Favorites with you! This is an important month on trends and I want to give you ample time to decide what looks you are going for this Fall Season :-)

I put together a few of my favorites that I have been obsessing over this past month. I usually do not like to stick with one brand but they all just happened to be MAC products except for one item this month.






The first item I have mentioned on the top left corner is a primer for the lashes by Smashbox. I clearly need to buy another (hence the almost clear tube) because it grabs on to my mascara and really helps lengthen and define my lashes! This is definitely a must have people!

I also mentioned MAC's 35 lashes because they are fluffy and soft yet very dramatic that helps create a bold makeup look. I like these because they do not look like you have a dead stiff animal on your lash line.

I have also been using MAC's NC15/20 Chromagraphic Pencil instead of using a white liner on my waterline. I feel like white is sometimes too harsh and for me, I tend to look a little cross eyed. This pencil also has so many purposes. You can use it for your waterline, brow bone (as a highlight) or even as a lip erase to smooth out your lip color before applying a dramatic color.

Next on the list, is of course one of my favorite makeup items; LIPSTICK! I love, love, love MAC's Diva lipstick. It is the perfect burgundy red without being too red or too dark. This is definitely a must have for the Fall!

I also had to mention MAC's Pro Lip Palette in the 6 select plums. I created a link to the direct website so that you are able to see the true colors. The photo above does not justify the colors at all. There are 6 pre-selected lip shades that range from the lightest plum to the darkest plum. I love this palette. I have been using this literally all month and have been playing around with the colors and mixing them to my liking almost creating any dark lip imaginable.

Last but not least, I have been slightly obsessing over MAC's Pressed Pigments. They have the most beautiful finish especially when applied with a wet synthetic brush. I mentioned a new one I recently purchased called Day Gleam. It is subtle yet makes any eye look stand out with just one blink. The light reflects so beautifully on it and they are captured well in photos. This is definitely something that I can use when doing bridal looks because it is not overwhelming yet has just the right touch of "hey look at me!"

Well, I hope you enjoyed my September favorites and please feel free to suggest products, comments, ideas or just random discussion on anything Fashion or Beauty related :-)


Tootles for now,


Kerryann

My Favorite Fall Makeup Trends...

My Favorite Fall Makeup Looks

Greetings my pretty ones!!!!

I have totally been inspired by some really edgy & glamorous looks lately and so I decided to put together a little video for you all. Please click on the link above titled "My Favorite Fall Makeup Looks" to see the little collage I put together. Stay tuned for my September Favorites where I will definitely list some of the products I have used to recreate some of the looks above.

I also mentioned and was inspired by a few of my favorite Instagram Beauty Gurus so please feel free to check out their work & show them some love ;-)

In case you didn't catch the names here are their Instagram names: 

missrachellev, pala_foxxia, rubywo0_, jennhunny83, haleybuckner

Until tomorrow ;-)

Kerryann

Tori Kelly - Dear No One - Live at Nobu Unplugged

You have to give credit, where credit is due! Tori Kelly is such an amazing artist! That is pure talent. That is all! Check her out...

Fall trends: It's all about making a BOLD statement!

Hello Darlings!

I put together a little inspiration board of some things that have been catching my eye this Fall. 

I have always been the type of person to take risks in the world of Fashion. It is the way that I choose to express myself and my personality. I am very much into the edgy glamorous look/style and I enjoy wearing things that are not practical to some. Above are some bold statement pieces that will definitely turn some heads! 

It just takes one accessory whether it is a bag, shoes, hat or necklace to make your outfit stand out. What would you choose to wear? What are some styles you are drooling over these days? Let me know! 

Tootles for now,

Kerryann

WE WILL NEVER FORGET...

As the years go by the pain still feels the same. I grew up on the lower east side in Manhattan. This was something I saw everyday on my way to school. However, on September 11, 2001 I was upstate at my University walking into class as I saw the projector up with images of what was occurring. I could not help but think "this has to be a movie, this can't be real."

 I will never forget that moment I was scared, shocked, and frantic worried about all of my loved ones back home wondering if they were safe. I was and am still very fortunate to not have been directly affected by this tragedy. However, not everyone can say the same. With that said, my prayers go out to everyone who has lost someone in this unfortunate tragedy and also to those tried and true men and women who fight for our country proudly every single day.

 I will always remember the World Trade Center like the image above. No one can ever take that away from me because WE WILL NEVER FORGET! 

~Kerryann

My August Favorites...

My August Favorites











Hello My Gorgeous Ones! 

Above is a little video I made with this awesome app called Animoto (click on the link titled August Favorites) I love it when you find super cool apps! Especially ones that are FREE :-)

These are products that I have been totally obsessed over for some time now but really have been my go to products this month. 

Products mentioned:

• Brown Script eyeshadow by MAC- I use this shadow for every eye look I have been doing. It really just makes the best transition color and makes the look pop!
• Lash Genius by Anastasia Beverly Hills- where has this been all my life? This is a brow/lash mascara that I have been using because it is a waterproof top coat. It literally turns your favorite mascara into a waterproof one! I know! I know! How cool, right?!
•  Shiseido Pureness Gel Cream- I have really oily skin and I kept breaking out for some reason so I decided to change my moisturizer. This has been the BEST thing I have ever put on my skin. I have not broken out since! It keeps you very hydrated without causing you to get oily because it is a gel based cream. 
• Benefits "They're Real" Mascara- I had to try this mascara because I kept hearing people rave about it. Guess what? They were right! The formula to this mascara is amazing and the brush is even better. I need to actually buy another because mine has run out :-( 
• MAC's Pro Longwear Concealer- Even though I had the entire summer off :-) I still managed to have dark circles under my eyes. (thumbs down) This concealer is full coverage and lasts all day long! Just a little dot will cover both eyes too! 
• Inglot's Eyeliner Gel in 77- I am so glad my friend put me on to this product. I can not imagine using another fluidline again! This makes putting on top liner so much easier because it glides right on. Oh, and did I mention its practically waterproof. This product will not move, at least it hasn't for me and I was jumping in and out of the pool and sweating profusely under the PR sun!
• MAC's Fix+ Spray- I have been using this every single day! I spray it on before I apply any makeup and after and it makes my skin feel so refreshed! 
• Remington's 1" curling wand- I have pretty thick and heavy hair and curls do not usually last on me because of this reason. However, I decided to try this wand craze out and I am not going to lie, I LOVE IT! The curls are super tight and last until my next wash. BTW, this never happens so I am definitely sticking to using this wand whenever I want to curl my hair.
• Smashbox's Camera Ready BB Cream- Last but def not least, this has also been one of those products that I have been using every single day. I really do not like to use foundation unless I really have to so using this BB cream has been my savior. Not only does it give you an even warm finish but it also has SPF! Protect your skin people! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this BB cream.

I hope you have enjoyed learning about some of the products I have been loving lately! Please let me know if there is something you would like to know more about! 

Until then,

Tootles

Kerryann Torres

Isla Del Encanto: Bridal Look

Greetings My Sunshines!!!!

I've been away for the past week to my favorite island of Puerto Rico (La Isla Del Encanto) for my sister's wedding and I wanted to share how beautiful she looked on her special day. One picture was taken by her photographer Noel Del Pilar (which clearly looks like it could be a painting!) and the other is a bridal look close up of the makeup I did for her on her wedding day. Can we say AMAZING?! 

Well that is all for now, I just wanted to share a little piece of what I've been up to for the past week. Back to soaking up a few more rays before returning home!

Tootles for now,

Kerryann

How I Highlight & Contour my face: The Basics

Hello My Sunshines!!!!

Some of you have asked me to show you how I contour and highlight my face when applying my makeup and have also asked what products I use. 
Above are pictures that I took of my before and after and also the basic products I specifically use at this moment to create this look. I did not get to picture every single product but I did list the details  of what I used. Below are the details as to how I achieved my highlight & contour look.

Step 1: I first primed my face using my TooFaced tinted primer (not pictured).

Step 2: I then applied my eye makeup, it just makes the clean up process much easier versus trying to clean up fall out from your eyeshadow.

Step 3: I applied my Bobbi Brown luminous foundation in warm beige and blended it out with a damp beauty blender. Based on your preference, you can also blend with your fingers or foundation brush.

Step 4: Next, I applied MAC's pro longwear concealer in NC 30 with my concealer brush from Sigma Cosmetics (F 75) in the  manner shown above in the top left corner. I blended out the concealer with a damp beauty blender. Again, you can also use your fingers or whichever tool you prefer. 

Step 5:  I then used my MAC Blunt Matte Finish blush (pictured on the bottom left corner) and used my MAC 163 angled blush brush to apply on the bone right beneath my cheekbone. I start from my temple down to the side of my cheek going down in round circular motions. I do this until I get the desired depth of how contoured I really want to look. Please note, you can also add a contour down the sides of your nose connecting them to your eyebrows with this blush and a small blending brush for a thinner appearing nose. I chose not to contour my nose. Remember, apply it lightly; a little product goes a long way.

Step 6: I go back to under me eyes in the same formation again (as pictured in the top left corner) but now using MAC's prep and prime in light boost to create that pop in the concealer (highlight- where the light naturally hits your face). I blended that out with a damp beauty blender. To set the highlight I use Ben Nye's Banana Luxury Powder (pictured above in the top right corner) using my Sigma Cosmetics Tapered Highlighter blush  (F 35) and run the powder under my eyes. You can use any powder also for this step. Preferably a translucent one. 

Step 7: To blend out and make sure there are no harsh lines I take my MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Give Me Sun (not pictured) and take my large powder brush and just apply Give Me Sun around my face blending both the concealer and contour together. I focus on the top part and the sides of my forehead along with the temples of my face (where the shadow naturally hits your face). You can also add a colored blush of your liking to the apple of your cheeks as well. I prefer to stay with the deep contoured color/bronzy look. 

Step 8: Lastly, I take my Benefits Watts Up highlighter (pictured above top right corner) and apply that down the bridge of my nose, my cupids bow and right above the cheekbone/under eye. It is very similar to the way you applied the highlighter on your face.

Step 9: Finally, to set my makeup, I then apply the Ben Nye Banana Powder and use a large powder brush to apply all over my face. You can then continue to apply your mascara, eye liner and whatever you like to sparkle up your look. I am sure you will look BEA-utiful. 

FYI- I do not contour my face every time I do my makeup. I prefer to do it for a night out or a special occasion. Again, that is my personal preference! You can do whatever your pretty little heart desires!

I hope these little basic steps help you understand my process a little bit. Just know that everyone does their makeup differently, it is really about understanding your face and doing what you feel comfortable doing. It is a matter of trial and error and a makeup wipe :-)

Tootles for now,

Kerryann


 

Good quality products at half the price...literally

So I know we all like to invest on good makeup (I mean I sure do!) However, there are certain products and tools that do not necessarily need a high end name brand for it's functionality.

I have purchased simple makeup tools such as the stipple brush to blend out my primers, and creme based foundations (because I prefer not to use my hands) and I have also tried out their primer and HD blushes that surprisingly worked just as good as the high end name brands. I also purchased a few other things like their eyelash curler and brush holder for half the price at www.eyeslipsface.com. 

I just wanted to share that with you all so that you can take advantage of the 50% off Editor's Picks and free shipping for items over $20. You can't go wrong! Let me know your thoughts. 

* Also, if there is anything you would like to see or discuss related to the above or want to suggest something please let me know ;-)

Peace Out