Music Festival Beauty List {Coachella}

Only three days until weekend one of Coachella Music Festival,  your outfits are planned and you’re pulling out your sleeping bag and getting ready to take off on Thursday. It’s going to be hot and I don’t suggest putting on a heavy face of makeup, but wear what makes you feel comfortable. This beauty list is about keeping your skin safe in the sun, but still looking cute for all those Instagram photos.

Keep your makeup light and fresh, I use a sunblock lotion from Neutrogena called Age Shield on my face then I apply a little bit of concealer under my eyes and t-zone then I finish with a lightweight skinfinish powder.

For the rest of my face, I apply just a hint of eyeliner, lately my favorite has been CoverGirl’s LineExact liner in black brown (620). It goes on without fuss. It’s also smudge proof and sweat proof, two perfect qualities for makeup I plan on wearing in the desert. I suggest using a brown black liner versus a strong black because a brown black looks a lot more natural and will brighten up your face.

After the eyeliner, add some mascara then some lip protector then a bold, bright lip color and you’re festival ready! Check out the other things on my beauty list, with these items you’ll be festival ready in no time.

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First row, left to right: Neutrogena Age Shield Face, Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock (sweatproof and waterproof), MAC concealer, MAC skinfinish powder, CoverGirl Clump Cluster Mascara

Second row, left to right: CoverGirl Spellbound lipstick, Yes to Cucumbers facial wipes (perfect for refreshing your face mid-day and end of day), CoverGirl LineExact liner, Blistex, CoverGirl Flame lipstick, Fergie Wet n Wild lipstick in Ferguson Crest Cabernet (it’s nice to have one dark shade among the bright hues)
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Flower Crown c/o Paola Loves to Shop, GermX hand sanitizer, Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids, TRESemme dry shampoo, baby wipes, water bottle

Dry shampoo and baby wipes are a girls best friend when camping at Coachella. There are showers, but having these things will come in handy, trust me. A bottle of hand sanitizer and band-aids are also smart things to have, along with a water bottle. The basics will go a long way in the desert.

Coachella would not be complete without a flower crown, so needless to say I was stoked when I received this one by Los Angeles accessories brand Paola Loves to Shop.

I think I’m officially READY for Coachella 2013!

*All the CoverGirl items were gifted to me by CoverGirl, the opinion is my own

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Snapshots: Instagram Round Up

This might be the last Instagram round up for the next two weeks that won’t be entirely filled with photos from my Coachella weekend. I know that’s all I’ve been talking about recently, but I can’t help but look forward to everything!

I have some VERY good news coming this week that has to do with ME and doing social media for a VERY cool brand while at Coachella! If you’re going, I’d love to hear from you! I’ll be there weekend one!

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A lovely care package from CoverGirl <3

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The tattoo on my back is my biggest piece. It goes over to my shoulder too, I love all my tattoos and plan on getting a sleeve in the near future.

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Something that caught my eye in DTLA.

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A long overdue hair cut and color

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Trying out Torrid’s new Demi Bra, which I’ve worn a couple times now and it’s amazing!

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Taking a stroll through Koreatown.

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The group shot from the #IAmTorrid event featuring myself and other AMAZING plus size bloggers! Sharing the video this week, stay tuned!

Coachella + Festival Fashion Style Guide

Next weekend Coachella kicks off music festival season where thousands of people come together to adore bands old and new. This years Coachella lineup is very nostalgic with bands like The Stone Roses, Blur, New Order and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Then you have modern bands like The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Hot Chip and Grizzly Bear, it’s the perfect combination of old and new.

Music festivals like Coachella would not be complete without festival fashion. Now more than ever, it’s essential for brands to have a Festival Fashion Lookbook and be involved in this cultural event that is music festivals, it’s amazing. Anything goes at music festivals, people are free to wear whatever they want and it’s accepted. Looking good while dancing, sweating and rolling around in the grass and mud is a must ;) .

I’m a fan of loose fitting clothes. It gets very hot in Indio and while you’re dancing in the mud the last thing you want is to be wearing something that too form fitting. Have fun with your looks, mix and match, wear studs and fringe, but more importantly have fun and feel the music. I’m really loving the Simdog I Left my Heart in Indio shirt, the Steve Madden boots, the Tart Collections wrap and Jenny Dayco cuff.

Which are your favorites? What are YOU wearing to Coachella?

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1. SimDog I Left My Heart in Indio tee

2. REPORT Signature sandals

3. Tart Collections Tama Wrap

4. Forever 21 PLUS shorts

5. Steve Madden Fringe Backpack

6. Steve Madden ankle boots

7. Jenny Dayco Cuff

8. Torrid Denim Vest

9. Flower Crown

10. Vieta Dani Tote

11. Forever 21 PLUS Maxi Dress

12. Torrid Coral Lace Shorts

13. Penelope’s Vintage Sunnies

Spring Nail Polish Picks

Spring has officially sprung (I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that already, right?) and our toes get to come out of hibernation and make their way into cute sandals and our finger tips get to adorn bright and pastel polishes. Below are just a few of my favorite colors that I love to wear during spring. Do you prefer brights or pastels more on your nails?

Also, I wish I was the girl in charge of thinking of names for nail polish colors, doesn’t that seem like a rad job?

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From left:

1. Sally Hasen in I Pink I Can

2. Urban Outfitters polish in Smush

3. American Apparel nail lacquer in Palm Springs

4. Urban Outfitters polish in Crowded

5. OPI polish in A Good Man-Darin is Hard to Find

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1. Essie’s Good to Go top coat. I LOVE this top coat. If you’re like me and cannot wait for your nails to dry, this top coat will become your best friend. I put it on and in about 90 sec my nails are good to go!

2. American Apparel glitter polish in Galaxy. Anytime I want to give my polish a little kick, I layer this polish before my top coat and it does the trick every time.

Black + Gold

One of my fashion rules: You can never have to many LBD’s (Little Black Dress). They’re effortlessly classic and are perfect for every event. If you’re going to an event and driving yourself mad trying to plan a look, just go with an LBD. You’ll always look confident and chic in an LBD.

This one from JilRo is one of my favorite LBD’s, the material feels amazing and the cut is very flattering. It shows a little cleavage but goes past the knee, perfect combo of sexy, but comfortable. Not to say if you’re sexy it means you’re uncomfortable, just that I feel safe if I had to bend down in this dress. ;)

I always forget how easy it is to walk in these Michael Antonio’s. They make look intense and intimating, but they’re really easy to walk in and I love them.

Last part, I promise, I love that a girl with chubby wrists like me can have arm swag (bunch of pretty bracelets stacked on top of each other) thanks to Torrid. It’s nice to be a part of curent trend and not missing out on it because they don’t make your size.

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Dress: c/o JilRo || Jacket: vintage || Shoes: Gallista Heels c/o Michael Antonio || Arm Swag: c/o Torrid

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Music Monday: NEW Depeche Mode

I don’t think I can take any more music news (kidding). Not only is Depeche Mode touring this year for their release of their 2013 album Delta Machine, but Crystal Castles is opening for them for a tons of their shows including L.A. The last time DM went on tour was in 2009 following the release Sounds of the Universe album and just last week they played the single Heaven from the upcoming Delta Machine. What do you think? Is it gonna be a hit?

Koreatown Kat

It’s starting to get a little warm in Los Angeles, but that has’t stopped me from still wearing leather, or in this case, faux/vegan leather. I got this vegan leather skirt for Christmas and it’s become an item I wear weekly. I love skater skirts, almost as much as I love maxi skirts.

Leather and faux leather is going to play a big part this spring and summer with Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler and Rodarte, just to name a few, all had leather skirts, jackets and apparel with leather accents all over their SS13 runway. I have a spring trend post coming up with more details, stay tuned for that. :)

My amazing geometric Jenny Dayco necklace is also an accessory I’ve been wearing weekly. In case you hadn’t notice, I’ve become a huge fan of hers. As a fellow curvy gal, Jenny does a great job at creating amazing jewelry which often times makes an outfit.

No matter if you’re big or small, every girls needs a little leather and and a little bling in their closet. <3

PS: There’s an item in this outfit, I’ll be giving away! Stay Tuned!

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GlitterontheCeilingTop: Gap || Necklaces: c/o Jenny Dayco || Skirt: ING (similar here) ||

Bag: c/o Vieta || Shoes: Paprika (similar here, here  and here)

Photos by Hassan Siddiqui

Snapshots: Instagram Roundup

Last week kicked off L.A. Fashion Week and it’s been fun and a little hectic running around La La Land to shows and presentations, but I can’t complain. Follow my shenanigans on Instagram! Find me at @GlitterontheCeiling. <3

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Day two OOTD wearing a vintage YSL blazer + NYDJ pants + Jenny Dayco necklace.

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Pardon the blurriness, but this coat from 8000 Nerves was to die for!

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As always, I’m left breathless after seeing the Odylyne collection. This brand is by far one of my favorite L.A. apparel designers and season after season I want the entire collection.

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My rainbow cake inspired mani.

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Getting a blowout at Vered Salon in Hollywood ad the blogger beauty event

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My OOTD for the Vered Salon event and post blowout, amazing right!?

Spring Beauty Essentials

Spring is creeping up and what better time to prep for a warm season than with some beauty essentials. I put together a might fine list of my beauty must haves and I think it’s time for them to enter your life as well. What are some of your Spring Beauty Essentials?

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From left: MAC’s ChatterBox, a perfect light pink color that would look great with a smokey golden eye.

CoverGirl 350 Eternal, a beautiful fuchsia color that can be worn during the day or night.

Illamasqua in Flare, this is what an orange/coral lipstick should look like, keep the rest of your face simple with this color, black eyeliner and mascara will do the trick.

Emani in Promiscuous (vegan) this is the perfect blue based red lipstick I’ve ever owned. Pair it with a classic smokey eye and your ready to hit the town. For a day time look, wear Promiscuous with a pink or peach blush and simple black eyeliner and mascara.

CoverGirl 300 Flame is a great lip color between orange and red. Pair the lip color with a peach blush and neutral eye and let your lips be your pop of color.

Dior 475 Rose Caprice, I love this bright pink color! It goes on so bright and it’s a perfect pastel color. This lip color is great for a day or night. Pair it  with a basic eyeliner, mascara for day and a smokey eye for night, with hints of purple if you’re not afraid of color.  ;)

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Before I wash my face, I use these Olay wet clothes to take off a good amount of my makeup. They always make me feel so refreshed, even though I just removed my entire face. They’re great for sensitive skin and you might be thinking “Do I really need anti-aging products in my 20′s?” and the answer is yes. It’s never to early to start using anti-aging products, it’s a very smart move to start using them once you’ve reached 24 or 25, you’ll be happy you did.

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From left: Pure Argan Oil is amazing, you know why? You can put it anywhere. Well, almost anywhere. It’s a great moisturizing oil for your skin and hair. I love putting it on my face at night and it’s a great products to moisturize your cuticles. It’s perfect to run it through your hair and ends when they’re look a little dry or start to split.

Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray eyeshadow primer, when it starts to get warm the last things you want to happen is for your eyeshadow to crease. This primer helps your shadow stay intact throughout a warm spring day and a little goes a long way with this eyeshadow primer, you just need a tiny dab on each eye.

Makeup Forever’s HD Primer, after you’ve put on moisturizer, you put the primer on your t-zone and cheeks and this will smooth out skin with applying foundation or powder. If you have big pores like me, or just want a photo finish, this primer is perfect.

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The Miss Dior Cherie perfume has been my go-to scent for about three years and as you can see, I’m a huge fan as you can tell by the nearly empty bottle. It’s the perfect light scent that leaves you feel fresh from the morning you spray it on, until the evening when your changing into your PJ’s.

The Joico Joimist finishing spray has quickly become one of my favor ties. I’m a huge fan of their K-Pax shine serum and their  hair spray holds a look in place without giving hair the hairspray crunch look.

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From left: By far my favorite brow tool. The Urban Decay Brow Box comes with two shades, wax, a brush and tweezers, everything you need to fill in your brows.

I am so thankful my makeup artist friend introduced me to the Long-Lasting Setting Spray about two years ago. After spending a good amount of time making yourself look amazing, spray the setting spray to really lock in everything. It’ll keep your makeup looking fresh all day and night. This is great for the spring because it keeps your face looking fresh all day, regardless of the heat.

BEAUTY TIP: If you’ve never been one to fill in your eyebrows, you should give it a try! The brows frame your face and can easily change your look, you don’t have to fill them in heavily, but filling in little areas will really brighten your face.

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Eyelash Curler and Clump Crusher mascara from CoverGirl, the slight angle to the brush allows getting in the corners of your eye, getting every single one of those eyelashes.

Lime Crime liquid eyeliner in Citreuse has quickly become my new favorite eyeliner. Every time I wear it I always get asked who makes it and now you know! The pigment is amazing, yes, it really goes on that bright, it’s a true neon eyeliner.

BEAUTY TIP: If your going to wear a neon eyeliner lay it above black eyeliner to give it more definition. You’re not laying the neon on top of the black, but laying the black and then right above the black put the neon. Also, don’t be afraid to pair it with a bright pink or fuchsia lipstick, think of it as color blocking your makeup. ;)   See how I did it below

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A little out take while I was taking photos. Marlowe totally has potential to be the new face of Dior.