Femme Boy

kararikue asked: I've been thinking about your latest video. I think I love it because it contextualizes makeup. We don't apply makeup just cuz (maybe some of us do). There's always a story behind it. Your video gives us one story. It sorta reminds me of Michelle Phan's "Underneath Your Love" video. I can totally see you making more videos with stories (getting ready for a big reunion with a loved one, party with friends, etc.). Great job. I looooooove it!

Thanks so much. :) I was nervous about it because it is a bit different, but I am happy with what I came up with. For me the contextualizing of makeup was the thing that was missing from my videos and blog. I was losing my passion for creating the videos and this gave me a reason to get back into it. There is a fresh creative force behind my videos again.

I hope people respond to it well. 

Here is the link, if you haven’t seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlgiklWAGUQ

hellzbelle2013 asked: Why are you so damn fly and can I have your lips? LOL But seriously, there was a photo set of selfies posted about a month ago and I really like the lipstick. Do you mind sharing which one it is and what, if any, liner you used? Thanks!

Thanks for the love. :) I am wearing Wet n’ Wild Lipstick in the shade “Spotlight Red”, love my Wet n’ Wild lipsticks. I was using on the eyes the NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Carpates.

I talk a bit about the makeup for those pics in this video. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNnLmf7E_rQ

Femme Fetch: e.l.f. Contouring Blush & Bronzer in St. Lucia 

Loving the blush/bronzer combo from e.l.f cosmetics!!!! I have been impressed by e.l.f. a few times before, the line is pretty solid considering the price point. 

I picked up the duo in the shade St. Lucia which is supposedly comparable to the NARS Orgasm/ Laguna Duo. The two are definitely similar with wear time and packaging. The difference comes in the pigment pay off, NARS being the better of the two. I get great color from the e.l.f. duo, but takes a bit more product. 

The St. Lucia is the most universal shade of the 3, surprisingly. e.l.f offers two deeper duos, but St. Lucia is definitely my favorite.

Femme Tip: For girls deeper in tone, use the bronzer shade only slightly below the blush shade almost overlapping the two shades. It creates a warmth that looks more natural to darker skin.