Bright Eyes For Spring + Marilyn Monroe Trick

Happy Spring!

Spring is the perfect time to start bringing out the brighter colors. I wore this look on a shopping trip with some friends and received a ton of good feedback on it! I feel like if I put more time into eyeshadow with colors, people tend to recognize it more than time spent on neutrals. Seriously, the professional at Sephora was going nuts over this.. Keep reading to see how I achieved it!

Is it just me, or is this a pop of color? I feel like it is the perfect way to branch out into brights.

 

Yes, I went back into the Marilyn Monroe makeup basics. Her classical look an be adapted into just about anything!

We know what she is thinking there.. Might as well add a speech bubble. I went a little bit overboard on the graphics here; I was having too much fun!

Tell me in the comments how you wear bright colors. Also make sure to let me know how you like the latest picture format! Thank you for reading!

Perfectly Pink

 

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Cat Prints? Sign me up!

I just got the best email ever. My day has been made.

Forever 21 just emailed me about cat prints! I am absolutely in love with cats. Now I can let my inner cat quirkiness out without being out of style?!? What am I going to do with myself...

Tell me in the comments what unique print/trend to be in next!

 

Perfectly Pink

 

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Spring's New "It" Color

      Yes, it is blue. Do not run screaming out the door, I can explain. When I thought of blue eyeshadow, I used to imagine a really bad 80's music video. Trust me, I thought it was pretty crazy too. This is coming from the person that does crazy looks everyday, but I mean, come on, blue? After testing out just about every color imaginable, I knew that there had to be a way to make this work.
I was looking at the Spring/Summer 2013 makeup looks from Fashion Week. Here is my rundown on my favorite looks:
Anna Sui: The face was left very simple. A wash of pool blue shadow was applied to the lid.
Fendi: This one is pretty interesting; a bathing suit was cut up into small strips and used on the lower lash line. Wow.
Clements Riberio: A nautical blue was applied to the upper lash line in a cat eye with a dot on the lower lash line in the middle.
Altuzarra: A deep navy was used for lining the upper lash line and ended in a slight wing.

My S/S 2013 inspired look started with MAC's eyeliner in So There Jade. I applied this to my lid and lower lash line. After stopping the color just before the crease, I blended it out with a small smudge brush like the 214.
The key to getting an interesting mix of textures is to use both creams and powders. I am going to set the creamy eyeliner with MAC's Tilt Eyeshadow. This was applied with a 213 brush to my outer corner and crease.

I am going in with a multi-purpose chromagraphic pencil in Hi-Def Cyan and using it to cut the crease. I actually extended the crease a bit; this is such a beautiful color! After applying the pencil, I buffed it out for a soft edge using a 217.
I love the look of the shadows fading into the skin, so I made sure this transition was seamless.

 I wanted to slightly highlight the inner corner for a pop of aqua. This is actually softer than the other colors; it blends into the look very well. I applied this on a very small pencil brush to my inner corner.

Most of the model's wearing blue on the eyes sported a soft lip. They either had a light layer of concealer or nothing at all. I wanted a really soft lip with a hint of color, so I used the BH Cosmetics lip liner in earth.

This kind of resembles the makeup at the Monique Lhuillier show without the gold in the inner corner. I love that blue is finally coming back with a twist.
I also have some good news to share! I finally figured out how to use my new camera! (claps and cheers from the crowd) Let me know in the comments if you can see a difference in quality; I think it looks so much better! Also leave me a note and tell me if you are going to try the blue trend this spring. Feel free to request a post, and make sure to follow us on twitter! Thanks for reading!

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Top Knot!

Hey everyone!

     If you have seen my last post on the spring/summer dressed I have been looking at on Forever 21, you may have seen my hair comment. I said that a ton of the models on the website were wearing the top know style, and I thought it was so cute! It is really easy, here is how I do mine.

The first step is to gather your hair together like you would for a high ponytail and twist it. This is a super strange pic, I know, but this is the one that I thought best explained it! The twist can be messy, it all evens out in the knot part of it.

Next, all you need to do is take the roll of hair you have and knot it! I like to still keep my hair messy while doing this because it is easier to even out when you are done. After you knot it, take a shine serum and run it through any areas of frizziness. This will smooth it out and give it a hint of shine!




I like to put a headband in once I am done with it just to give some extra control. I hope you all enjoyed this short and sweet post on my new go to hairstyle!

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I am also super excited to do my second post of the day! What beauty trend am I going to run with next? You will just have to check back and see! Here is a hint: It uses two colors, but can use more then two products. Thanks for reading!

-Perfectly Pink

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Super Sale!

Hey Everyone!

     I am so excited to share my new discovery with you! Forever 21 is one of my favorite stores, in, probably history. They have cute clothes, great prices, and amazing jewelry! I was looking for new spring/summer dresses and found the test ones ever! They got in a whole bunch of new ones, but I really wanted something brighter, something fun! I just was not finding what I was looking for, so I decided to check out the sale section. I adore the dresses that I found! Here they are!

I love this whole ensemble! The bright pops of color are striking against the white, and the belt adds the perfect beachy twist! I am also loving the way that Forever 21 is styling a lot of the model's hair; the top knot/messy bun is so simple and chic.

This tropical sundress is so pretty! I would probably wear a cami under this one because the neckline is kind of low. I would do a bright yellow to bring out the yellow flowers.

I need this dress. I am somewhat addicted to bright colors now, they just give me such a boost! I would love to wear this with some small yellow wedges, they would bring everything together!

If you want a more toned down option, this scalloped hem dress is the perfect one for you! You could have a ton of fun with shoes on this dress, you could use a bold red or a vibrant teal. I would put some wooden bangles to add something extra.

Last but not least, I found this adorable summery floral dress. The ocean blue and the white have such a beautiful contrast, it is impossible to pass up! The white straps would pop against a summer tan, and it will work for both spring and summer! This would be super cute to pair with some braided silver sandals.








I hope you enjoyed this spring/summer dress post! Tell me which one is your favorite, and what your favorite bright color for spring! Also, be sure to vote on our favorite post poll, and follow us for more tips, tricks, and fashion secrets!
-Perfectly Pink

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Go Bright!

Trends from spring and season have to do with lime greens, electric teals, shimmery yellows, and zesty oranges. This trend applies to clothes, hair accessories, and jewelry, but I have been seeing a lot of it in shoes! Here are some of my favorites.

This open towed flat is super bold! It has purple, lime green, and teal stripes in it, making it the perfect accent to any outfit. I would wear this with a teal/lime green tank and jean shorts. A leather belt in a carmel color would also be really cute with these.

I am obsessed with these neon yellow sandals from steve madden! Eye catching and super adorable.

These navy blue gladiators would be perfect for a spunky, trendy look! I found tan leather shorts from forever 21, how cute would his be if I put these with that and a sky blue tee piled with bronzy- gold necklaces? Outfit  inspiration!







I am loving bright sandals for spring and summer, I can not wait to try some of these out! Tell me what your favorite pair is and be sure to share what your go-to bold color is! Love ya, glamor girlies!

<3 Perfectly Pink

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Great Pair of Shoes!

Yestarday I ordered this pair of shoes from Zappos.  The company that makes them is called Big Buddah, and this style of shoe is called Baily. I first saw these shoes at Van Maur, but they only came in grey, and they didn't have the right size. These shoes will look good with some skinnny jeans, and a blouse, or shorts and a T-shirt. This is what the company said about them:

Easy slip-on wear with ties at instep.

Cute canvas upper with contrasting trim.

Soft fabric lining.

Lightly cushioned fabric footbed.

Flexible man-made sole.

Weight: 4 oz
All of the reviews said these things were true, and EVERYONE rated them 5/5. So these must be pretty great quality.
Comment and tell me what you think!
--Glitter Girl

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