Summer Goth Glam

It's Monday Again!

I hope everyone had an eventful weekend. I did get out on Friday night with "bae" to go and visit a popular spot in Harlem (RED ROOSTER). 

I was dying to wear this new lip from MAC Cosmetics called "Matte Royal" so I wanted the ensemble to reflect the boldness of the lip choice. 

I know this isn't "summery" but I still feel like you can rock this look in any season. 

Crop Top and Faux Leather Skirt| Fashion To Figure

Belt| Torrid

Shoes| Michael Antonio (DSW) 

Clutch| Forever 21

Lipstick| MAC Cosmetics Matte Royal

THE MAKEUP

As Always, Thanks for stopping by my blog. Comments and feedback are welcomed!

HUGS AND KISSES

Independence Day Style

Independence Day Style by aprilantoinette on polyvore.com

Here's a few looks to Rock during the upcoming Independence Day Holiday. These looks reflect my personal style and were crafted with that in mind. Hopefully you can take bits and pieces of these to help inspire you with your own looks.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and all comments and feedback are welcomed.

Xxo

MOTD: Neutrals on Fleek

 Good Morning!

I'm happy to have made it to HUMP DAY. I've been so exhausted this week. 

To brighten my day a bit, I decided to amp my regular neutral look with a bit of smokey-ness

Let's get into the thick of it. WHAT DID I USE??

Firstly, I lightened my brows a bit for a less harsh look. 

What do you think? Can you tell?

FACE PREP

My moisturizer has been making me oily lately so I opted out and went right in with primer

No7 Beautifully Matte Primer

Wet N Wild Fergie Collection Eyeshadow Primer (regular formula) on brows and under eyes

Wet N Wild Fergie Collection Eyeshadow Shimmer Primer on lids

FACE

Lacome Teinte Idole Foundation "450 Suede N"

MAC ProLongWear Concealer "NC42"

MAC "Soft Yellow" Select Loose Powder to set concealer

IMAN "Sable" Blush for contouring

NARS "Taj Mahal" Blush

NARS "Albatross" Blush (for highlighting)

MAC MSFN "Medium Deep" to set foundation

Loreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray to set the entire face

EYES

MAC "Bronze" eyeshadow (lid)

IMAN "Sable" Blush (transition/crease color)

NARS "Nightstar" eyeshadow (brow bone)

NARS "Albatross" blush (tear duct)

NARS "Mekong" eyeshadow (outer v)

MAC "Blacktrack" Fluid Line (top liner)

MAC "Twinks" eyeshadow (bottom lash line)

MAC Extended Play GigaBlack Lash (mascara)

BSS Lashes #213 (NO NAME BRAND)

Maybelline Define A Brow  "Medium Brown" (brows)

LIPS

I outlined and filled my lip most of the way with MAC "StripDown" Lip Pencil and then layered MAC "Tanarama" lipstick on top

If you wanted to amp this look up even more, you could add Black Liner to the water line and smoke out the bottom lash line with a darker shadow. And darken the outer third of the eye with a black shadow. Though this is alot of makeup for some, I think it is still day time wearable.

What do you think? Could you see yourself ROCKING this to your job??

As always, All Comments and Feedback are welcome.

Thank you for stopping by and MUCH LOVE!

Holiday Party Ideas

Holiday Party Ideas by legallyfashioned featuring betsey johnson shoes

Hello Lovies:

As Christmas is drawing much closer, I have started to think about my wardrobe for parties and gatherings. Here's my first outfit idea for a Holiday Party. All details on where to get these items are listed below. Let me know what you think? Would you rock this to your holiday party? What setting would this outfit be appropriate for??

As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog and I welcome all comments and feedback!

XOXO

~April Antoinette

The Perfect Midi Skirt

Cropped sweater| MACY's  Printed Midi Skirt| SYM's  Boots| DIBA

GOOD MORNING LOVIES!!!

I hope everyone is feeling great this a.m. I'm not a morning person but I've learned to be cheerful since I have to be up anyway!

So let's talk about Midi Skirts. I LOVE THEM!!!!! They are flattering and very feminine and flirty. They can either be uber casual or super dressy.

The skirt I have on today isn't new to my wardrobe. I got it some years back at SYM's Warehouse in Miami, FL. They now are out of business. The quality of the stuff you would find there was amazing and it was major designers for half the price. The print and detailing is what stood out to me along with the style. The material is like a felt cotton combination. Very warm and cozy feeling.

Though I couldn't find an exact replica for you guys, I did find similar style skirts.

Click the photo to purchase

ELOQUII

E-BAY

BLOOMINGDALE'S| DKNY

ETSY



LET'S TALK MAKEUP

Today, I tested out a new foundation routine. I wanted a more natural blended look on the face so I altered the steps to achieve that. Bare with me while I try to explain how I achieved this flawless look. The explanations are in the order of which I performed the task.

FACE PREP

I first prepped my skin with ESTEE LAUDER Illuminating Perfecting Primer

I then primed my brows and under my eyes with BLACK RADIANCE Eyeshadow Primer

FACE

I concealed under my eyes, under my brows, middle of forehead, center of chin and down the middle of my nose with MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42) and ESTEE LAUDER Brush On Glow (Medium Deep).

I blended them both out with my beauty blender sponge.

I then brushed on MAC Studio Fix Fluid (NC50/NW45) around the perimeter of my face (forehead, temples, underneath my cheek bones, sides of nose).

Next, I used my foundation MAC Prolongwear (NC44) all over to blend the harsh lines of the highlight and contour. 

I set everything with my pressed powder, MAC MSFN (Dark Golden).

 I then bronzed my face with BLACK RADIANCE Bronze Glow Pressed Powder

BLUSH: MAC (Pinch Me)

POWDER TO SET CONCEALER: MAC Beauty Powder (Natural) from the Maleficent Collection

SHIMMER: MAC IEDSF (Whisper of Gilt)

EYES

ANATASIA BEVERLY HILLS: AMREZY PALETTE 

Morocco on lid, Caramel in crease

NYC Liquid Liner

MAC Haute and Naughty Too Black Mascara on top lashes only

MAYBELLINE: Define a Brow 

LIPS

MAC Lip Pencil (Beet)

TOO FACED MELTED Lipstick (Fuschia)

 

If you try these styles or looks, make sure you let me know or email me photos!!! I would love to see your style and interpretations!

As always, thank you for reading my blog and until next post.

XOXO!!!!! 

The Pink Navy

Peplum Top & Pencil Skirt Separates| NY & CO
Navy Flower| NY&Co
Navy Suede and Leather Pumps| 9W

 

Today's look encompasses some of my favorite elements. My huge flower, one of my fave color combos (pink and navy) and my favorite clothing styles (peplum and pencil skirts).

I purchased these seperates from NY&Co over a year ago (I know you keep hearing that) and decided to break them out before Fall is in full swing. I chose to pair the baby pink with Navy to try to combat it being such a spring-ish ensemble.

What are your thoughts on the colors??

Would you rock this combo in Fall?

Let me know your thoughts!!!!

LET'S TALK ABOUT MAKEUP

Okay, so I am totally obsessed with my makeup look today. Unfortunately, I used a lot of limited products. Please forgive me for that.

FACE PREP

MAC Oil Control Lotion

MAC Skin Refined Zone

Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer (for brows)

FACE

FOUNDATION: L 'Oreal True Match (n7 classic tan)

CONCEALER: MAC PLW (nc 35/nw30)

POWDERS: MAC MSFN (Dark Golden) to set foundation/ MAC Studio Careblend (Med. +) to set concealer

BLUSH: MAC Mineralized Blush (Sweet Samba: limited product)

HIGHLIGHT: MAC MSF (Perfectly Poised: limited product)

CONTOUR: ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (St. Lucia)

BRONZER: Black Radiance Pressed Powder (Bronze Glow)

EYES

MAC Paint Pot (Nubile: limited product)

Riri<3 MAC Holiday 2013 Collection Veluxe Pearl Fusion Shadow Palette (Phresh Out) ON LID & BROW BONE

MAC PLW Shadow (Always Sunny) IN CREASE

Kiss Envy Lashes ( Beyond Naturale 02)

MAC Extra Dimension Mascara

Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil (Med. Brown)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42) UNDER BROW

LIPS

MAC Lip Pencil (Half-Red)

MAC Divine Night Holiday 2013 Collection Lipstick (You've Got It)

MAC Alluring Aquatic 2014 Collection Lipglass (Clearwater)

 

 

F2F Week: A HoundsTooth Of a Day

Jacket/Skirt/Tank| Fashion to Figure
Jewelry| NYC Street Vendor

Happy Thursday My Loves!

I hope this day finds you with lots of peace and happiness.

As I continue my Fashion to Figure Tribute Week, I chose to break out one of falls biggest trends, HOUNDSTOOTH. I believe it is one of my favorite patterns. Obviously I'm obsessed with Black and White but this pattern just gives me life!

I chose to pair this two piece ensemble with a BLURPLE tank. The two pieces are sold separately, I just chose to wear pattern on pattern because I'm overboard like that. 



Fashion to Figure Houndstooth Jacket $32.50





Fashion to Figure Houndstooth Pencil Skirt $22.50

LET's TALK MAKEUP

With so much pattern going on, I kept my makeup very light and very simple.

FACE PREP:

Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer

Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer

FACE:

FOUNDATION: Estee Launder Double Wear Light (4.0)

CONCEALER: MAC ProLongWear NC35/LA Girl Pro Concealer (Medium Beige)

POWDER: MAC MSFN (Dark Golden) to set foundation/ MAC Select Sheer Loose (NC30) to set concealer

CONTOUR: Black Radiance Pressed Powder (Bronze Glow) in crease of eyes as well

HIGHLIGHT: Sleek Makeup Contour Kit (Medium: highlight side)

BLUSH: MAC Mineralize Blush (Gentle)

EYES:

BSS Lashes

In Extreme Dimension Mascara

BROWS:

Maybelline Define A Brow (Medium Brown)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42)

LIPS:

MAC Matte Lipstick (Kinda Sexy)

MAC ProLongWear lip pencil (Absolutely It)

Sharon Osbourne for MAC lipglass (Pussy Willow)





F2F Week: Jewel Tones

Dress| Fashion to Figure
Belt| Torrid
Jewelry| NYC Street Vendor

Good Morning Lovies!!!!

This week has been a dreary one in NY. Overcasted rainy days. Still and yet I have attempted to shift my mood with adding splashes of color to my wardrobe. Today I went with more of a pool of color versus the splash. lol

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The Adelle Wrap Dress from Fashion To Figure .

 The dress features a wrap front (which is great for fuller a bossom) and a tulip hem. It's jewel toned and expressively printed which compliments all skintones. Which I love!!! It's moderately priced ($42.50) which makes it affordable to all. I purchased it in a size 3X.

WIth my accessories, I chose to play up the jewel tones with adding a new tone of blue/turquoise into the mix.

NOW LET'S TALK MAKEUP

FACE PREP:

Philosophy Micro Delivery Face Wash

Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer

Black Radiance Eyeshadow Primer

FACE:

Foundation: Black Opal Even True Flawless Skin Liquid

Concealer: LA Girl Pro Concealer (Medium Beige) MAC ProLongWear Concealer (NC35)

Powders: MAC MSFN (Dark Golden) to set face/ MAC Select Sheer Loose (NC30) to set concealer

BLUSH: MAC Mineralized Blush in Love Joy

Highlight: MAC Gold Deposit and Soft N Gentle MSF

Contour: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Bronze Glow/ Cover Girl QC in Brown Bronze

EYES:

Makeup Forever Shadow in 510 and 650

Loreal Silkissime Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue

BSS Lashes

Lancôme Hypnose Star Mascara

BROWS:

Maybelline Define a Brow (Medium Brown)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC42)

LIPS:

Too Faced Lipstick in Melted Violet

 

BLACK & WHITE WEEK: Magenta Madness

Top| Fashion To Figure
Skirt| Old Navy
Belt & Flower| New York & Co
Jewelry| Fashion To Figure


Hey Dollies
As we continue on with Black and White Week, let's pause for a few!!! I'm having a Carrie Bradshaw moment.
okay, now back to fashion.
I paired a regular black peplum top with a striped pencil skirt

Knit Pencil Skirt Old Navy $32.94

The Flower and Belt I've had for years but they were purchased from NY&Co... I'm such a fan of over sized flowers

 

 

 

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

 

Today, I'm going to start with my skincare routine for under makeup

I cleansed my face with Amore Pacific Treatment Cleansing Foam

I moisturized with MAC Oil Control Lotion.

 

PRIMER: Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer/ Black Radiance Eye Primer

BROWS: Sonia Kashuk Twist Up Long Wearing Brow Pencil in Haze

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teinte Idole 24 hr in 450

CONCEALER: MAC Prolongwear NC 35/NW30

POWDER: MAC Studio Fix Powder in NC 45/ Studio Careblend In Med. Plus (to set concealer)

EYES: MAC Patina, Soft Brown, Vapour and Carbon/ NYC liquid liner/MAC Graphblack liner

LASHES: Kiss Envy Au Naturale 03

BLUSH: MAC Sweet Samba Mineralize Blush (limited product)

CONTOUR/BRONZER: Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer in Brown Bronze

HIGHLIGHT: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Spiced Metal

LIPS: MAC Heroine Lip Pencil/Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Melted Violet

SETTING SPRAY: e.l.f setting spray

 

 

 

Bringing In Fall with a Summer Staple

Today's Look is bought to you in part by Fashion To Figure. I bought this dress a few months ago on a whim because it was on sale for less than $20.00. It is a Summer Dress. I chose the size 3x because most of their clothing is Junior Plus Size plus I knew I would chinch the waist so it being a little bigger wouldn't be a problem.

 I chose to pair it with a wide Maroon belt (from NY & CO) to bring the colors of Fall into play. I also paired it with Tan shoes from UNISA. I've had these shoes for years and have hardly worn them. But they are super comfortable.

 The jewelry is a mixture of print and solid pieces from various places!!!.

My bag of course is Michael Kors and is not meant to match. I just love the bag and am carrying it until I find another that I love as much as this one.

LET'S TALK MAKEUP

 

 

I promise you that I do not edit my photos!! lol, I take all my pics with a Samsung Galaxy S4 Camera!

MOVING RIGHT ALONG!!!

TODAY'S makeup routine was switched up a little. I used a few different products than normal.

MOISTURIZER: MAC Oil Control Lotion

PRIMER: NYX Pore Filler

FOUNDATION: Lancôme Teint Idole 24 Hour in 450

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer in Medium Beige

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow in Medium Brown

POWDER: MAC MSFN in Dark Golden (to set foundation), MAC Careblend Powder in Medium Plus (to set concealer)

CONTOUR/HI-LIGHT: Sleek Makeup  Face Contour Kit in Medium

BLUSH: MAC Love Thing Mineralized Blush

EYESHADOW: MAC Mineralized Shadow Duo in Spiced Metal on lid and ALWAYS SUNNY in the crease

EYE LINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: MAC ExtendedPlay in Giga Black and a pair of no name lashes

LIPS: Milani Lipstick in #29 Teddy Bare

 

TGIW: Thank God It's Woo

Today, my resident photographer (my man: lol) wasn't available to take photos of my outfit so I wasn't able to capture it for you guys, but I did however take photos of the makeup. I went a little bolder due to day of the week and the blah-ness of black and white striping (the pattern of today's dress). It maybe a little too much for some in an office environment, but it works well for me!






The Products I used will be listed below...








HAPPY FRIDAY AND HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!

PRODUCTS USED:

MOISTURIZER: MAC Oil Control Lotion

PRIMER: MAC SKIN & MAC Skin Refined Zone

FOUNDATION: M.A.C Matchmaster 6.0 mixed with  Cover Girl Queen Collection All Day Flawless in 805

CONCEALER: LA Girl Pro Concealer Medium Beige

POWDERS: M.A.C Accentuate Pro Shading Powder (set concealer), Mineralized Skin Finish Natural (Dark Golden) to (set foundation), MAC Blush in Harmony (to contour),

BLUSH: Love Thing Mineral Blush by MAC

HIGHLIGHT: Estee Lauder HeatWave (limited edition)

BROWS: Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil in Medium Brown with MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC42 to sculpt

LINER: NYC Liquid Liner

LASHES: NAMELESS

EYESHADOW: ANATASIA BEVERLY HILLS AMREZY Palette (GLISTEN on lid, CARAMEL in crease, MOROCCO in outter v area, VANILLA under brow.

LIPS: MAC RiRiWoo lipstick (limited edition) with MAC Kiss Me Quick ProLongWear lip pencil.

MASCARA: MAC Extended Play GigaBlack