Beauty 101: Simple Statement

Sarah Hyland

Happy New Year everyone! 2013 should be a year to take risks and make statements with your beauty. 2013 is coming in with so many beauty trends that aren't the typical "pretty" look, but more edgy and bold statements. Whether it's dark lips or luscious lashes, one simple statement can change your entire look. Keep on reading for tips on how to make a new beauty statement for 2013.

• Lips! Lipstick is the perfect and most simple way to amp up your beauty look. Dark lips are great for the fall and winter, while you can keep it classic with a red lipstick or pretty with a pink or purple.
• Cheeks! Try matching your lip color to your cheeks or pull out the bronzer and master the art of contouring to give your face more definition.
• Eyebrows! Changing up your eyebrow shape can give you a whole new look. If your eyebrows ever look sparse just add in some eyeshadow to fill in with color or just to add a bolder touch.
• Eyes! There is so much you can do with the eyes whether it is a hot cat eye, big coated lashes, or a sweep of color with eyeshadow. Liquid liner, false lashes, and an eyeshadow pallete are so much fun to play your eyes up with.

What simple statement are you making with your beauty this year?

Get The Look: Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara is strikingly beautiful and I cannot stop admiring her peircing eyes. I love that she does not dress super sexy or try too hard to stand out.  Rooney's entire look is very edgy, unique, and even mysterious. Her porcelain skin, red lips, and wispy eyelashes really make me want to recreate her look.

1. Start off with a clean face,we want our skin to look really nice for this beauty look. Apply concealer as neccessary.
2. Apply foundation and make sure to blend it into your skin. Set your foundation with powder matching your skin tone.
3.  Take a light blush in a sheer red color and brush it along your cheeks into your temples. Make sure to contour.
4. Prime your eyelids so your eyeshadow will stay in place. Take a white eyeshadow and brush it onto your brow bone and even a little bit into your crease.
5. Lightly line your tightline with black liner and apply black mascara to both your top and bottom lashes. Now is the time to add long, wispy false eyelashes if you would like.
6. Place primer on your lips, it will help your lipstick stay on longer and increase the color. Apply your red lipstick in a shade that fits you.
7. Slick your hair back out of your face to show off your make-up look.

Now you have the edgy, gorgeous make-up look like Rooney Mara. Remember practice makes perfect and to be patient. Even change some steps so it works specifically for you. Try it out chicas!

Confidence Booster #5

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande has a magnificent voice, is a great actress, an is also absolutely gorgeous. Ariana is never seen with tons of make-up on, she always has natural make-up and lets her natural beauty shine through. I love how she stands with confidence and although she never does anything too crazy, but she is always bold. Ariana colored her hair magenta and she rocks it! A trait of confidence is being bold. No matter how bold you are, do something that stands out. I always felt bold when I cut my hair and no one else did, I now feel bold by doing things such as crazy nail designs. You don't have to do too much to be bold, just do whatever suits you. Boost up your confidence ladies!

Beauty 101: Smoldering Eyes

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is the epitome of smoldering eyes. Smoldering eyes are very attractive and usually the first feature a person notices.  Most girls think only loads of liner, millions of coats of mascara, and falsies are the only way to piercing eyes, but shimmer is also key. Shimmer makes beautiful glints when in the light making all attention come on you. Putting the shimmer right underneath your lower lash line and right by your upper lash line. Even put a little dark, neautral shadow right on the outside corner of the eye. To make an even bigger imoact to your eyes apply two coats of lengthening and/or thickening mascara. Your eyes will look amazing chicas.

Get The Look: Zoe Kravitz Indie Chic

Zoe Kravitz

Despite being a rocker's daughter, Zoe Kravitz has a very unique personal style that fits her perfectly. Zoe is always sporting an edgy or indie inspired look, or even both put together. The above look that Zoe is wearing is very indie, but is still very chic and perfect for a party. She pairs a nude slip dress with a gorgeous whit blazer that has rocker embellishment. Zoe also is wearing black leggings and a draping scarf that make the outfit work well for cold tempatures. The shoes are amazing, they are both white and black and have a lovely detail hanging from the top. Zoe accessorizes with a black oversize clutch complete with silver spikes on top and subtle cocktail rings. Her beauty look is kept smokey, she has dark shadow and liner around the eyes, but not too heavvy. Her hair is kept clean and straight which is great because it is not taing too much away from the look. I love the indie style and wearing unexpected items, it is bound to turn heads! Try it out chicas.

Get The Look: Kat Graham Standout Beauty

Kat Graham Beauty Look

Kat Graham always stands out and takes risk with both fashion and beauty. She has to be one of my favorite celebrities and role models because she is so confident and empowering. Her make-up look her is perect for prom or any event that you want to be the center of attention. Kat's hair is also gorgeous as it is swept to the side with beautiful waves.

1. Start off the look with a clean face. Add concealer and foundation as necessary, but don't make it too cakey.
2. Use a primer or base on your entire face, especially your eyes, cheeks, and even your lips.
3. Contur your face with a rosy, brown blush.  Brush on the blush fom your cheeks up to your temples.
4. Create crisp lines for your eyeshadow by putting tape on the outside of your eyes. Then brush on a white eyeshadow on your browbone for your highlight.
5. Use a dark pink eyeshadow on the rest of your lid and a little bit of gold shadow right by your lashline.
6. Take a jet black liquid liner and line your eyes and mascara to coat your lashes.
7. Make your eyebrows powerful by using an eyebrow pencil and make soft lines of definition.
8. For the big statment use a hot pink lipstick on your lips, even add gloss over it. Also, you can use different color and sized jewels on the outside coners of your eyes.

Kat's hair can be easily recreated on medium to long hair. Curl your hair lightly and make soft waves and brush them to the side. Make sure to pin the back! Use a brush and hairspray to create the perfect wave going across the top of your head. Rock tthe lock chicas!

Get The Look: Katy Perry Eyes

Katy Perry is known for having gorgeous eye make-up and magical eyelashes. Almost every girl dreams of their eyes looking as fabulous, but with liquid eyeliner, falsies, and some shimmer you can have it!

1. Start off by priming all around your eyes so the eyeshadow has lots of pigment and stays on throughout the day.
2. Brush your eyebrows and even fill them even with an eyebrow pencil by drawing with short strokes. The eyebrows help give the eyes lots of impact in this look.
3. Use a creamy white eyeshadow color and brush it across your browbone. Also put it right into the inner coners of your eyes.
4. Take a lilac or pink shimmery eyeshadow and brush it across the eyelid and into the crease, even a little bit onto the lower part of your browbone. Also, put the same eyeshadow color underneath your eyes.
5. Use a liquid eyeliner and draw a thick line right by your lash line and wing it out just to the end of your eyebrow.
6. Lastly put a powerful touch to the eye make-up by curling your eyelashes and brushing on mascara on your top and bottom lashes. Even apply falsies like Katy Perry to add length and thickness.

Now you have dreamy, beautiful eyes like Katy Perry! If it doesn't work out the first time, keep practicing, or try changing around a few steps so it works speccifically to you. Below are Katy Perry's fasle eyelashes line, Katy Perry by Eyelure. Try them out, they come in a variety of kinds.

 Tell me how they work out chicas!

Sweetie Pie- natural lashes

Oh, Honey- full lashes

Cool Kitty- Short, daytime lashes

Oh, My- Bold lashes

Outfit Of The Day: Denim and Boots

I love denim on denim and today I decided to try it with different jean washes. I paired my medium wash denim button up with dark grey jeans and tried out the ultimate jean contrast. I even put on my brown riding boots that I love so much. The boots are simple but still very cute and have nice details especially on the back. I put a tank top with a pattern to put underneath my button up to give an unexpected flare and prevent my look from being to plain and solid. Try out the denim on denim look and even put together different washes and textures.  Look good chicas!

Get The Look: Asymmetrical For Prom

Nina Dobrev's dress is phenomal and perfect for the girl who loves to shine. The dress is asymmetrical and one shoulder, two bold details in one dress! An asymmetrical dress can be used to show off nice legs or shoulders and show off a great pair off heels. They even make bras especially for one shoulders dresses that will go perfect and all through the night. Nina's dress also has excellent texture and detail which makes people take a second look. Nina's hair is pulled back into a lovely, sophisticated updo that shows off her gorgeous chandelier earrings. Her make-up is very putting together, she is rocking a nude lip and a soft smokey eye. Any glam girls who love to shine bright should definitely try out Nina Dobrev's look.

Get The Look: Adele At The Grammys

Adele's look is beautiful, classic, and perfect. A girl has to look good winning six grammy awards in one night. Not only does Adele have an amazing voice, but she shows women all shapes, sizes, and looks are beautiful. Adele has a rollerset hairstyles and a statement red lip to stand out amongst a sea of celebrities. To rollerset your hair, you must first wash your hair and roll it in hair rollers. The size of your hair rollers depend on your hair length. After your hair is all rolled up, sit under a blow dryer until your hair is completely dry, then unroll your hair. If you used smaller rollers, your hair will come out in spiral curls, big rollers result in big, bouncy waves. After your hair is complete, slather on some red lipstick, heavy black liner, and dramatic falsies. The look can work for prom, formal occasions, and any special events.

Get The Look: Romantic For Prom



Selena Gomez Look

Selena resembles a romantic beach goddess in this beautiful dress. A flowly dress with draping details is perfect for any girl who loves to feel casual, but look like a princess. Selena pairs the dress with minimal accesories including dangling earring in a shorter length and a silver forearm cuff. Her make-up look is kept simple with a pouty pink lip shade and some coats of mascara. Selena's hair is full of gorgeous curls swept to the side into a messy bun with her bang pinned to the side.

Get The Look: Boho Girly For Prom

Keke Palmer Look

Keke Palmer's Boho Girly look has to be my favorite for prom inspiration. She takes a classic long dress that includes straps and of course a beautiful floral print. Keke's feather earrings take the dress to a bohemian feel, but the black pumps add a glam touch. The dress also comes to together at Keke's waist which help defines curves while wearing a long dress, a detail every girl should look for in a long dress. Keke keeps her make up very natural and pulls her hair back into a low half up half down style with cascading curls. The look is pure beauty, try it out ladies!

Hair 101: Gorgeous Braids

Blake Lively knows about beautiful braids and wears them well. Braids can help a bad hair day or make a great everyday hairstyle. Braids work best on oily hair because it will helps to hold longer and stay in place better. Braid hairstyles work best on medium to long hair and can be added to updos and when your hair is down. Braid hairstyles can go from a ponytail with a braid, a side braid, or simply a braid added to curly or straight hair being worn down. You can even add dazzling embellishments and clips to your braid hairstyles to add extra sparkle. Spice up your hair and add some braids chicas!

Get The Look: Edgy for Prom

There is no rule that you must wear a long, frilly dress for prom. Short dresses make are different and short, edgy dresses make an impact. Confidence is needed to rock an edgy dress to prom and so are awesome accesories. Try out these Miranda Cosgrove inspired prom looks!

Miranda Cosgrove Look #1

Look #1 includes a dark blue/black dress which goes A-line with a petticoat bottm right at the waist creating some curve in the body. It also has straps meaning no strapless bra worries! She has very minimal accesories which makes the dress stand out as a center piece. The sheer black, heels, and awesome clutch help give the look extra oomph! Don't forget about the hair and make-up! She keeps her make-up very natural and pretty with a gorgeous pink lip. Miranda's hair has a nice glossy shine and bouncy curls all slicked to one side. Even her bang is beautiful as it  is neatly pinned backwards.

Miranda Cosgrove Look #2

 Miranda's look is very fun and edgy and really will add some light to the party. She is wearing a bright colored dress with an edgy zipper accent  and plays it up with cool accesories. Any bright colored dress can work and give off the same vibe as Miranda's. The black chunky bracelets, statement necklace, and unique circular purse really give the look a playful, unexpected feel. Any girl willing to take a risk and standout should try out this look. Miranda's make-up look is also kept simple her except black lined eyes and rosy pink lip. And you can't miss her beautiful pin straight long hair that frames her face perfectly.

Get The Look: Victoria Justice Statement Lips

Victoria Justice

1. Start off with a clean face ad use concealer as necessary. Use a light foundation an set it with powder to give your skin more of an even tone.
2. Make sure your lids are nicely primed and use a white shadow as a highlight along your brow bone. Use a light brown or a soft, rosy pink  on your lower lid and crease.
3. Line from the end of your waterline to the middle with black liner. Then use a liquid liner and line right by your lashes and create a small cateye. Add black mascara to make your eyes pop.
4. For you cheecks you can either you a highlighting bronzer from the apple of your cheeks to your temples or a light brown brush going along the same lines.
5. Lastly to make a major beauty statement use a red lipstick. Be sure the red fits your skin tone and does not resemble clown lips.

**A tip for any type of  lipstick is to coat your lips with concealer before applying the lipstick so that it stays on longer. Also to make sure your lipstick doesn't go outside the line, go around your lips with concealer after you have applied your last coat of lipstick.

 

Designer: Vera Wang

Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for the night without looking like you are wearing a costume.

-Vera Wang

Fashion 101: What's In?!

Combat and military inspired boots are in for all trendy ladies right now. The boots work for both girly and edgy looks giving them a tough but chic touch. The trend has been seen on the runways, celebrities, and even in the school hallways. So if your looking for a new winter boot, try out a pair of combat boots in a dark black/brown color to go with everything!

Fashion Tip #7

Make a statement! It can be with a shoe, a bag, or even glasses. A statement item is like the center piece of an outfit and needs to stand by its color or a unique pattern or design. When wearing your statement item make sure to leave the rest of your outfit simple. You do not want to overpower yourself by having too much going on. Go out and don't be afraid to make a statement!