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