September 21, 2015 • Personal
Before you ask/ presume.. No, my house does not look like this, it actually more looks like an ad out of Anthropologie than this funky feel I was trying to go for in this home style inspo.
Just to give you a little taste of what I was going for/ my common ideas for when I decorate my room/apartment/ my mom's house (hah)
I'm so on this minimalist train when it comes to decorating a space. I like to play with a white canvas and throw (literally) a whole bunch on it.
What you need:
1. Basic pillows- always basic, don't go crazy here with prints save that for the art work and blankets, pillows should set the color scheme of the room
2. Geo Light- such an easy way to bring dimension into a space with cool metals and hardware
3. Art-- I like to create a positive space with AT LEAST one piece of inspirational/ quote art, then for the rest of my art I go with a balance between black and white abstract pieces and colorful pop art pieces as well as a few photographs of course
4. Fun throws- throws should play along with your pillows, maybe not as basic as the pillows but within the same color family/ complimenting colors -- definitely get some patterns in there and mix it up!
5. Structured chair- everyone has one, it's kind of a requirement for at least one room in your house. Even though they may not be the most comfortable chair to sit in, they look good and that's what really matters here haha #AMIRIGHTLADIES?!
6. Fluffy rug- Do I really need to explain why you need this?
Picture from Refinery 29
~INSPIRATION~
"In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful, white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line, but I can't seem to get there no how. I can't seem to get over that line. That was Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. And let me tell you something, the only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."- Viola Davis
The Nars-issist vibes are real
The Deets:
Nars- issist pallet in matte/shimmer
The Multiple in Maui and Portifino
Radiant Creamy Concealer in Biscuit
Velvet Lip Pencil in
Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara in Black
Usually I just blow all my money in the clothes department but every once and a while I find myself hitting up Sephora for some new beauty products.
****TIP:: NEVER walk into Sephora uneducated! Always do your beauty research before hand this way you won't be pressured into buying what you don't need and you will have an idea of what you want to try that way when you ask someone to help you they can guide you in the right direction!
Maybe it's the monochrome packaging that lures me in- but for some reason I am always drawn to NARS beauty products. Besides just the minimalist vibes in the packaging that completely go along with my aesthetic... the products themselves are actually great! They have great color payoff and they wear well too. I also find that NARS products last a while so you definitely get your money's worth - which is always a plus.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTS:
Side note:: Later I may include a photo of what these products look like on but for now I hope you enjoy my little blurb on the products that I picked up and happen to be loving at the moment.
First up: The Multiple in Maui and Portifino - $39
They are very similar but are completely different at the same time. Maui definitely gives me that classic rosy check look which is perfect for any natural day time look but can also look really pretty with a darker eye for night as well. Portifino is much more shimmery and slightly darker in color. Both are meant to be worn in multiple ways- hence the name! You can use them as a blush, eyeshadow, and lip color because of the creamy consistency it has multiple uses.
The Nars-sissist Pallete Matte/ Shimmer - $65
Okay so to be honest, I've only used one color in the palette once so far, but what I love about this pallet and the reason I bought it is because of its natural shades and versatility. You get the best of both worlds here with matte and shimmery shades (I'm more of a matte girl myself, but it doesn't hurt to have options). What I find the best part about the whole pallete is the fact that there are only 8 shades total. I don't know about you but I get super overwhelmed when I have the option of choosing between 15- 20 shades in one palette! To me that's just overkill but to each their own! I also don't wear too much makeup/ eyeshadow on a daily basis so this is nice because the colors aren't too crazy and you can definitely either wear only a little bit and still look natural or build it up for your desired look.
Dior Addict - It lash -$28
If there's two things that I can't leave the house without doing-- it would be my hair and mascara!
I usually don't splurge on mascara because it all does the same thing but I stumbled upon this Dior Addict mascara and so far the money was worth it! Typically I just use the Great Lash Maybelline mascara in the green and pink tube but I remember my mom using the Dior mascara a couple of years ago and she loved it- so when I saw this I decided to give it a try. This particular mascara is supposed to be in between natural and dramatic "intensity." It definitely gives you that long lash look without being clumpy - so it passed the test for me.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Bisucuit- $28
This concealer is definitely in the running for the best concealers I've ever used award. I bought the same concealer in two shades one is an all over concealer color in caramel and the other I use for highlighting (Biscuit). It blends well, its lightweight, and gives medium coverage.
good good good stuff
Nars Velvet Lip Pencil in Patong Beach -$22
I am no way shape or form a lip product person. I never wear lipstick or gloss. If anything I slab some rosebud vaseline stuff on my lips when they are dry but I really don't indulge in lip products. Buttttttt! I did buy this lip pencil (hahaha) for the sole purpose of easing myself into the lipstick/gloss world. So the good news is - love the color, its a peachy/natural pink/nude color. Bad news- I never use it... I saw this one coming but fingers crossed I will pick it up one day and actually know what to do with it hahaha.
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