highpower15: September 2011

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A Few of My Latest Creations

Hello Lovelies!

School has settled down temporarily. I expect it will be insane again in a week...

My favorite study break is a good hour of playing with makeup.

Besides, HALLOWEEN IS COMING UP.

So I need to start practicing!

Here is what I have the past few days:

the inspiration- a MAC Halloween face chart

This look was actually quite easy once the blocking of the shape was done!

just black eyeliner blended out!

Some makeup to match my hair and nose ring.

I expect if I worked full-time for MAC I would rock this sort of look more often.

sorry about the terrible quality of the photos.

my camera always makes the makeup look funny and distorts the color and dimensions,

so i use the webcam to get a more accurate shot of the look.

the downside is the grainy, poopy quality. :/

Coming up:

How to pick lipsticks!

Claire

Sunday, September 25, 2011

I know, you're probably thinking, "Berit, what could be more sickeningly hipster than loafers?" The answer is... I don't know. BUT I WANT LEOPARD PRINT ONES DAMN IT. So please cast your judgmental eyes somewhere else if you don't want to ogle over the unholy class of these kicks with me.

Loafers by raincitystylistas2 featuring flat heels

Christian Louboutin studded shoes, $1,295

Sam Edelman flat heels, $150

Jeffrey Campbell tassel shoes, $115

Belle Sigerson Morrison low kitten heel, £105

Dorothy Perkins tan shoes, £26

Flat slip on shoes, $99

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Outfit Post, Los Angeles Style

This is my third week living in Los Angeles- I'm here for the semester as part of an urban studies program for my major. I'm living in Koreatown, taking classes nearby and interning with a non-profit for the next few months. Check out my personal blog if you'd like to read about my experiences and transformation!

It's starting to cool down a bit, especially since there's about a ten degree difference in temperature in LA proper from Azusa. Here's what I wore to the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival in Chinatown. Forgive my ridiculous posture and facial expression, as always:

(Top, Tulle (bought at this random wholesale weird shop in Santa Monica); jeans, Urban Outfitters; brogues, Forever21; bag, Ebay; scarf, Mother's; hummus, delicious)

(Tying a scarf to the handle of your bag is an easy way to add some chicness to an outfit and maximizing the use of your layers- plus I've got to admit my secret love for cheetah print :3)

(My favorite accessories lately. From left: vintage, Mother's; etched PVC pipe, gifted; enamel butterfly, vintage)

I've been digging blouses so hard lately, I guess it's just a new season in my style!

Also, I've added quite a few new items to my Etsy shop lately- take a look! Tell a friend!

Love you all

-B

Monday, September 19, 2011

2011 Emmy Awards Jewelry Roundup: Red, Rubies and Rip-Roarin' Earrings

Jewelry gawking at the 2011 Emmy Awards tonight was a mixed bag of 'ho-hum' diamond highlights from the usual suspects and a smattering of show-stopping scene stealers!

Somebody must have sent the 'wear red' memo around Hollywood, because everyone from Lea Michele in marvelous Marchesa to Kate Winslet in an elegant Ellie Saab number showed up in every shade of scarlet.

And while that might make for a boring frock fest (there were no less than seven celebs in red at last count), it does bring with it some sartorial perks. Namely. Rubies.

Lea Michele sported some Lorraine Schwartz stunners, and E! Fashion Guru, Kellie Osbourne, was spotted in dangles and a cocktail ring in the rockin' red gemstone.

Sapphires made a showing on comic genius, Amy Poehler, and Entertainment reporter, Maria Menounos in blingy Bulgari.

And mixed gems sparkled on Emmy host, Jane Lynch.

But it was Sofia Vergara's Colombian emerald door-knocker earrings that sent the jewelry hunters into a frenzy during our Live Tweet session tonight (a shout out to my fab #emmyjewelry peeps!) Wowzers.

Others in the 'jaw-drop' category?

Anna Torv's S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G statement earrings and Heidi Klum's floral fabulosity - all by (of course) Lorraine Schwartz.

Elizabeth Moss' swingin' chandeliers (designer unknown)

And Friday Night Lights ingenue, Aimee Teegarden, rocked a unique earring look by Dana Rebecca.

Diamond divas included an understated Minka Kelly in Dior, Nina Dobrev in Neil Lane, Jayma Mays (also in Neil Lane), Taraji P. Hensen, and Julia Stiles (Forevermark).

And there was a 'black & white' mini trend worth mentioning on Gwynnie and Modern Family Emmy winner, Julie Bowen - both in Neil Lane.

So there you have it, jewelry hounds. Red, rubies, and rip-roarin' earrings were the highlights this year.

When you're done processing all these fun Emmy jewelry pics and poses, come browse the Celebrity Jewelry Sale I curated on Jewelry.com with 'looks for less' inspired by all of the best jewels seen on the Emmy carpet.

And - as always - weigh in here with your rants and raves! Did I miss one of your favorite celebrity jewelry moments last night? Spill it!