PENDA SARR

Makeup is fun, makeup is art, makeup is amazing. But, in order to ensure a great canvas to create any look, you need good primers and ...

Makeup is fun, makeup is art, makeup is amazing. But, in order to ensure a great canvas to create any look, you need good primers and foundations. 

I've been doing a lot of research, figuring out what works for me and not. With so many brands and products, it can be hard to figure out what to choose. No worries though, I made a list to make the process a little bit easier!


PRIMERS:

The purpose of primers is to minimize your pores, create a smooth base, and increase the longevity of your makeup(it makes a huge difference, believe me).

1) Primers for dry skin:

 Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

 Marc Jacobs Coconut Primer

NYX Honey Dew Primer

 NYX Hydra Touch Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Smashbox Primer Water(note: this also works for oily skin!)

Smashbok Photo Finish Primer Oil

Elf Hydrating Primer

Makeup Forever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer

Too Faced Primed and Poreless Skin Smoothing Primer

MAC Radiance Primer

Maybelline Skin Primer



Sorry about the length of the post, but I really wanted to make a nice list so that you can each find something that works, or maybe even try out a new item. I highly suggest getting samples before purchasing. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to comment! Some of these products can be found at Sephora, MAC or drugstores such as CVS, Shoppers(in Canada). Others can be found online at www.ulta.com or nyxcosmetics.com.

I hope this was useful!

xx

Penda

Guess who's the queen at buying shoes and then never wearing them? Yep, me! I'm always finding items that I completely forgot I had....

Guess who's the queen at buying shoes and then never wearing them? Yep, me! I'm always finding items that I completely forgot I had. I don't know if that means I should pay attention to my closet more or just stop the excessive shopping?(we already know the answer to that haha).

To be honest with you, I was procrastinating writing this blogpost( I blame Netflix). But, after listening to Beyoncé's new album "Lemonade" last night, I felt motivated. Seriously, her work ethic is both amazing and an inspiration. She released new music and a movie. I have to so much to say about the outfits in the film, but that will be for another post!

Ok, back to fashion. I basically do this weird thing where, every time I spring clean, I re-arrange everything by color codes (meaning, all the white clothes go together, all the blacks go together, etc). So last week I was doing that and noticed these thigh high boots. I'm happy I found them because I can wear them for a bit before the summer kicks in!

I was ecstatic when I put together an outfit I could wear with the shoes because my legs look suuuuper long hehe :).

Speaking of outfit, this is one of my favorites! I rarely wear dresses (I'm a trousers fanatic nowadays) so this was refreshing and somewhat new for me. It was really simple, I didn't accessorize much ;  I went for a minimalist look because I felt like the thigh highs really bring everything out. 



Also, quick side note:  how lovely is this weather? It's great to able to take pictures outdoors and not freeze to death. I'm Looking forward to shooting some looks for spring and summer 2016!



Hope you enjoyed this post!

XOXO,

Penda

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Colourpop is an online-based cosmetics company, which sells products such as highlighters, eyeshadows, and lipsticks. They have managed to b...

Colourpop is an online-based cosmetics company, which sells products such as highlighters, eyeshadows, and lipsticks. They have managed to become one of the biggest businesses through the use of social media and digital influencers. I found out about them through the Instagram explore page. I remember browsing through makeup accounts and stumbling upon a girl's profile. I saw her lipstick and said to myself "Wow! This color!".

Amongst Colourpop's lipsticks, there is a line called the "Ultra Matte Lips".  Ultra matte lipsticks are regular lipsticks, but just super matte. I've developed a slight obsession with these lippies. They are super pigmented and dry nicely on your skin. They're also extremely longwearing so you don't have to re-apply that often. Recently, I bought four shades: Stingraye, Kapow, Limbo and LAX:

From left to right: LAX, Limbo, Stingraye, Kapow.

I love these colors because they are nice for every day and going out looks.

Here are some individual swatches:

1) Stingraye:


Stingraye is a mix of mauve and brown tones. It was created by youtuber ItsMyRayeRaye.  It's a beautiful nude shade ; I like it because it looks different on all skin tones!
2) Kapow:


Kapow was created by Karrueche, a celebrity and model. I haven't tried it yet but I like the greyness. I don't really have any colors like this so I'm excited to create a look with it.

3) Limbo:


Limbo is my absolute favorite lipstick. It's a deep chocolate brown and it's a-maaa-zing! Seriously, I think I'm going to order like two more of these and stock up because I wear them that often. Limbo is also a close duplicate to Kylie Jenner's "True Brown" lipkit(click on link to see).

4) LAX:



Ah, LAX. I used to say "El A Ex" until my sister pointed out to me that it was the Los Angeles Airport. The color is a deep, blackened red and it's really nice for nights out!

Swatches of all the lipsticks together:


I love this line and I'm definitely going to try out some more lip products. You can check out other shades at : https://colourpop.com/product-category/lips/ultra-matte-lip/

Prints, prints, prints! This Summer 2015 trend has been spotted in many runway shows these past few months. Designers like Maison Margiela a...

Prints, prints, prints! This Summer 2015 trend has been spotted in many runway shows these past few months. Designers like Maison Margiela and Prada have caught the fashion industry's eyes with their unexpected tribal and even floral prints. Prints and textures are generally graphic and colorful, the perfect way to complete a look and make yourself stand out. Also, the different types of designs and patterns are a great way to demonstrate your individuality. After all, that is what style is all about, expressing yourself.

For this post, I decided to feature one of my favorite blogger friends: Sarah Torkornoo(bloodandchanel.com) Like myself, she wore printed pieces. Interestingly, our outfits were very distinct(shows you how fashion can be so versatile). For example, Sarah's look was semi-formal: she wore a floral shirt, tucked in pink wide-leg pants and beige sandals. I had a meeting after the shoot so my outfit was quite formal. I wore teal pants along with a white blouse, grey blazer, and my favorite type of sandals, the french "tropeziennes". What I liked about the outfit was that every piece complimented the other. For example, the  colors teal and grey on the slacks were similar to that on my blazer and cross-body bag. A perfect mix and match if you ask me!

Sarah and I got to snap pictures of our outfits in different areas in the city. We first went to the Meatpacking District, a neighborhood on the West Side. A wonderful place to shoot there is at the HighLine, a linear park which gives you access to some of the city's best views. Being a popular tourist destination, the park was very crowded. However, the tourists and regular New Yorkers were nice enough to give us some time and space to shoot. Here are a couple of the pictures:

1) My outfit:

2) Sarah's outfit:




3) Sarah and I:


As you can see, the location is absolutely stunning! You get to see all  the neighborhood's of Manhattan's nicely designed buildings as well as its busy streets.

Our second location was on two streets(a style blogger's favorite location haha!). Street style shots are important because they can show your outfit and accessories from different angles. The first street was right next to the entrance of the HighLine. The second one was a little further, near Washington Square Park.




This was one of my favorite shoots. I loved Sarah and I's looks together. It was different but you could also spot some similarities. Featuring other style bloggers is lovely too because we get to share tips and get some style inspirations. I hope you enjoyed this post!

Have a nice weekend,

- PendawearsPrada