Miracle Oil

Just recently, I found something amazing: Vitamin E oil. It sounds silly, but this oil is magic! It moisturizes like none other. You can put it on your lips, your nails, anywhere! I like mixing some in with my lipgloss. You can also mix sugar in with the oil and exfoliate your lips with it. Afterwards, you can put it right on your lips for soft, wonderfully smooth lips. Rub it into your cuticles after painting them for supple cuticles. It adds a nice, natural shine when worn on bare nails.

Until next time,

Roadtrip in Style

Family roadtrips can be very stressful and often leave you spent with no extra energy. (I've been on quite a few... I know.) But you wanna look adorable, right? Here are a few tips to rock your Summer roadtrip!

1. Over pack. I know, I know, you're told not to over pack, but think about it: if you have more clothes, you have more options. For example, I'm going to be gone for a total of 10 days, and I packed 13 shirts, a pair of jeans, a skirt, two pairs of shorts and 2 sundresses. Yeah, I went a little overboard! However, it all fits in one suitcase and I'm ready for any weather situation!
2. Pack shrugs. Whether you bring T-shirts, tank tops or dresses, a shrug instantly ups the chic factor.
3. Don't forget your makeup! A little waterproof mascara, concealer, tinted lip balm, lip stain, mattifying powder and a bright waterproof eyeliner are all you need.
4. Flats are your friend. They're comfy and cute!
5. Work with braids. They can be your best friend while on vaca. They keep your hair out of your face and they can give you killer waves for a night out.
6. Follow what you think is best. Keep it modest, but go for YOUR style. Have fun with this... after all, Vacation is supposed to be fun!

Until next time,

Deal Alert: $0.50 Nail Polish

I just thought that I would let all of you know that Essence Cosmetics is having a HUGE sale: 50% off select items! Before you say, "Oh, that's a rip-off," let me tell you something. Almost all their Colour & Go polish is only $0.50. I bought ten beautifully colored bottles of polish and spent under $5! You can get them at your local Fred Meyer. Go check it out!

Until next time,

Faking Perfect Skin

Does anyone really have perfect skin? I don’t think so. Actresses have pro makeup artists, special airbrush makeup  and photoshop that, when used right, can make them look flawless. So how does an ordinary girl get perfect skin?

In reality, you’ll never truly have unflawed skin, Every person’s skin is different and that’s the way God made us. We often see these differences as flaws and imperfections. To some extent, we can prevent these “flaws”, but some of the things that we may see as imperfections are made by God. You know that birthmark you have? It’s created by God, as is your skin tone, your skin type, even your acne. (I know, God only gives good things, right? Well, there’s gotta be some point to acne… even though I’m not sure what it is)

But, in my opinion it’s okay to wear makeup and want perfect skin… even if the perfect skin goal is unrealistic. And I’ve found out how to fake it.

Tips to fake the perfect skin:

·     Be sure to wash your face everyday, twice a day, morning and night. It’s important that you give yourself a good, clean canvas to start with before you put on your makeup. At night, it allows for your skin to breathe

·     Use moisturizer. It’s really important to give your skin a break and revitalize it. Moisturizer does just that!

·     Before putting on face makeup, use a primer. It covers up little imperfections and gives you a base to put your foundation or cover up over.

·     Blend foundation with your hands and don’t rub it into your skin. Instead, lightly pat it in.

·     Set your makeup with pressed or loose powder. It creates a gorgeous matte finish.

·     Blush makes you look awake and healthy! I love rosy pink colors.

·     Smile! That instantly brightens anyone’s face.

Until next time,

Black Widow Avenger Makeup Tutorial

This past Monday, a,k,a. Memorial Day, a group of friends and I went to the Avengers. (Yes, again J)I’m kind of an Avengers geek. I’ve seen it 3 times in theatre, seen Thor, Iron Man and Captain America many times over and I’m now planning to collect all the limited edition Dr. Pepper cans with Avengers on them. (Only 3 to go!) I noticed that Black Widow (portrayed by Scarlet Johansson) was wearing blue eyeliner in one of the scenes. (Actually, many of the scenes. I noticed it in the scene where she and Hawkeye were having the conversation about Hawkeye being “unmade”.) Her makeup was more understated here than it was in the first part of the movie. (In the first part, her whole eye was rimmed in thick, black liner. It’s a pretty classic if you look around, but a little boring for me.)

Scarlet has simply amazing blue eyes and this just accented the color. Since I have blue eyes, I decided to give it a try- and I’m glad I did!

This look is super simple. It’s fast, too! It all depends on the extra things you add. For example, you can keep this look really simple just do the liner, or you can go all out with a bunch of candy colored eyeshadow. I ‘m need to experiment somewhat, but so far I like somewhere in the middle. I can imagine that this would be super cute with some pastel pink shadow, though.

Without further Ado, here’s the Black Widow Inspired Makeup Tutorial!

Things needed to create the look:

Deep, but bright blue eyeshadow

Foundation/cover up

Natural colored eyeshadow

Mascara

Pressed powder

Blush

Highlighting powder (optional)

Black Liner or shadow(optional)

Eyeshadow brush

Angled eyeshadow/liner brush

Powder/blush brush

How to get the Black Widow eye look:

Wash your face. If you do nothing else, just do this.

Apply moisturizer to your skin and let it soak in for 2 minutes.

Apply primer (I like My Base by Essence)

Pat your foundation all over your skin using yours hands. (I find that it helps to blend the makeup better.) Don’t forget your eyes! Blend the edges like crazy.

Dust pressed powder all over your face, focusing on your forehead, nose and chin, also known as the t-zone. Don’t neglect powdering your eyes, as well, though.

Apply a light shade of natural colored eyeshadow to your eye. Apply highlight powder to your to your browbone.(You can skip this step if you’re in a rush)

Dip your eyeliner brush in your blue eyeshadow and line the top lash line. Try to keep it neat, but if it gets a little thick, that’s okay.

Apply nude lip gloss and blush on the apple of your cheeks.

Finish off with a coat of mascara and you’re done! You can do the following steps, but if you’re short on time or want the liner to really pop. This is Black Widow’s basic look from the movie.

For those of you who want a little more of a dramatic look, dip you liner brush in the black eyeshadow and line the lower lash line LIGHTLY. Keep it light and easy. Brush on some blush and highlight powder on your cheek bones, swipe on some mascara. Add nude gloss and smile! J You’re done!

Until next time,

Where Did This Come From?

He Calls Me Princess seems like a strange name for a beauty blog, doesn't it? The name comes straight from God. He's called me "Princess" multiple times. We are His sons and daughters. That makes us Princes and Princess, because He is the King above Kings.

And aren't all Princesses beautiful?

'Til next time,