Sugar Skull Inspired Halloween Makeup

Dia De Los Muertos... a.k.a Day of The Dead...a.k.a Sugar Skull Makeup 

As per usual Halloween comes around, and as much as I say 'este año me disfrazo' (this year I will dress up) I never do! lol anyways, this year although I didnt quite dress up as something, or go out for the occasion, I did decide that I would atleast attempt a halloween inspired makeup... recently I have been really into Skulls, well Skulls on clothes, accessories etc... so I took inspiration from an old Mexican tradition and attempted a 'Dia De Los Muertos' face... see the results below... 

for a first attempt, not bad right??? I was actually quite impressed with it, and I didnt go out and buy any actual face paints, it was done by using the always reliable NYX Jumbo Pencils, Loose Pigments, eyeshadows, eyeliner (pencil, liquid & gel)... the lashes that I used on the skull side where some awesome lashes from Makeup Forever :) 

next year I def want to def add more detail, or I might attempt something completely different... 

have an awesome & safe Halloween Weekend :) 

                           

                                                         muuaahhh JennJenn xoxoxoxox 

Mission Grow My Hair

So a few weeks ago, I was en el bus (on the bus) going to work... this lady got on, she looked no younger than 60 (face wise) but when she turned around she had THE MOST AMAZING LONG THICK HAIR! She got off at the same bus stop as me...and this is how the lady looked from behind... (ok admittedly my actions where type stalkerish, but I was just amazed) ...

Tell me you dont think her hair is amazing? for a 60 year old... I mean how many 60 year old women do you see with curves like that, and hair like that?? ... I swear she put me to shame!!! hahaha when I got to work, I decided ok Jennifer lets be serious, your almost half her age, and your hair needs improving (my body needs some TLC too but lets leave that for another post!) ... for a while back I had been wishing etc to have long hair, but wasn't really doing much about it... and that's when MISSION GROW MY HAIR begun... what am I using? see below...

I have been taking the above, Phyto Phanere, for about 3 weeks now, they are supplements to help combat thinning hair (which I do have, sad to say) and also helps with strengthening your nails. Now yesterday I had my scalp analyzed with a capilicam, and there was CLEAR EVIDENCE OF NEW HAIR GROWING! can i get a WHOOPWHOOPP!!! haha ... My nails definately feel alot stronger, and are growing nicely. I've also noticed a nice improvement in my lashes! My hair  feels and looks better already, but that is also down to a hair oil which I use twice a week called Subtil Elixir (by Phyto also).

Each bottle last 2 months, you take 2 capsules a day, I take mine every morning before breakfast.
They contain Vitamins B2, B5, B6, B8, C & E and Essential fatty acids (Borage Oil). They also contain Rosemary Extract (Rosemary is very widely known to help with thinning hair). 

For more info, check the website www.Phyto.com 

17 Supreme Shine Nails in Mink

Hey pretty ladies (and gents...never know right?) its been ages since I posted something...es que la pereza and lack of inspiration a veces no deja... (laziness and lack of inspiration sometimes doesn't let me)... however a few days ago I stumbled across a blog which had some super cute nail designs, and one which I loved most was one with cute lil bows on the tips... here is the blog in case you wanna check it out... super lindos!

Nail Varnishes Used:

17 Supreme Shine 'Up to 10 Day Wear' in Mink - base colour (two coats)

L.A Color 'Color Craze' in 'Energy Source' - for the white tip (one coat)

Rio Professional Nail Art Brush and Pen in 'Black'  - to do the bows

check out @NailTart on Twitter and the blog Nailtart.com shes fab!