Today's Fab Tip:
"A subtle way to make your eyes look bigger is to apply a second coat of mascara only at the outer corners of your upper lashes."
-- Taken from Fast Beauty: 1000 Quick Fixes by Rona Berg, page 35.
Using a couple of individual false lashes on the outer corners will give the same effect, but mascara is faster. Curling your lashes before mascara also helps to open up your eyes and make them larger and doll-like.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Fabulous Tip of The Day: Tuxedo Jackets
Today's Fab Tip:
"Tuxedo blazers are the must-have new cover-up -- they show off your shape and add a luxe feel to even your most worn-in pair of skinnies. Leave your hair loose or in a messy pony to feminize the look."
-- Taken from Cosmopolitan magazine, December 2011, page 44.
Tuxedo jackets are still in and are a great way to try the menswear look without fully committing to it. It's also a great way to add another layer in this freezing cold weather. Just make sure to add a few feminine details to keep it chic.
Examples:
Saint Laurent Tuxedo Blazer via Nordstrom
Nicole Miller Tuxedo Blazer via Nordstrom
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
P.S.: Don't forget: Moonday tonight!
"Tuxedo blazers are the must-have new cover-up -- they show off your shape and add a luxe feel to even your most worn-in pair of skinnies. Leave your hair loose or in a messy pony to feminize the look."
-- Taken from Cosmopolitan magazine, December 2011, page 44.
Tuxedo jackets are still in and are a great way to try the menswear look without fully committing to it. It's also a great way to add another layer in this freezing cold weather. Just make sure to add a few feminine details to keep it chic.
Examples:
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| Pic from Nordstrom.com |
Saint Laurent Tuxedo Blazer via Nordstrom
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| Pic from Nordstrom.com |
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
P.S.: Don't forget: Moonday tonight!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Applying Pencil Eyeliner
Today's Fab Tip: an easy application tip for those like me who have such a hard time with getting pencil eyeliner even.
"For an even application, apply liner from the inner corner to the center and then to the outer corner to the center. The two lines will meet in the middle seamlessly."
-Taken from Life & Style magazine, February 3, 2014, page 54.
And if it's still uneven, take a smudge brush, qtip, or your finger, and smudge away!
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul
P.S. This is my first post done from my new phone, and I must say, typing is way easier on a laptop. 💋 But I'm in a cafe sipping a latte and writing in both a beige trench and a nude moto, so I feel beyond fabulous right now.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Shades of Pink
Today's Fab Tip:
"A pop of pink stands out, but you can work a tonal look by pairing it with one or two other shades of the color."
-- Taken from Life & Style magazine, January 20, 2014, page 53.
Wearing an outfit of one color but varying shades is a way to look put together without being too matchy-matchy. Work a few neutrals in there, and you don't have to worry about being completely monochromatic.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
"A pop of pink stands out, but you can work a tonal look by pairing it with one or two other shades of the color."
-- Taken from Life & Style magazine, January 20, 2014, page 53.
Wearing an outfit of one color but varying shades is a way to look put together without being too matchy-matchy. Work a few neutrals in there, and you don't have to worry about being completely monochromatic.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Shoe Care
Today's Fab Tip: take care of your shoes! When you wear them, you sweat in them. It's part of life. Negate the sweat smell.
"Smelly flats? Fill a coffee filter with baking soda, tie it shut, then place it inside shoes."
-- Taken from Life & Style Weekly magazine, November 18, 2013, page 53.
An alternative is to spray the inside of your shoes with dry shampoo. It works the same way and soaks up the sweat residue, drawing out the stench.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
PS: Don't forget: Moonday tonight!
"Smelly flats? Fill a coffee filter with baking soda, tie it shut, then place it inside shoes."
-- Taken from Life & Style Weekly magazine, November 18, 2013, page 53.
An alternative is to spray the inside of your shoes with dry shampoo. It works the same way and soaks up the sweat residue, drawing out the stench.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
PS: Don't forget: Moonday tonight!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Dress Up Your Jeans With Statement Pumps
Today's Fab Tip:
"The best way to glam up jeans? Make sure your shoes do the talking by hunting out statement heels with eye-catching details and fabrics. Team with skinny black denim and everyone will be too busy looking at your feet to notice you've broken the dress code."
-- Taken from In Style magazine, UK compact edition, January 2014, page 97.
There are times when you go out to a party or club and don't feel like wearing a dress, or you haven't done your laundry, and jeans are the only clean things left. (Is that just me? I can't be the only one.) A pair of glamorous heels, whether sparkly, in a shiny fabric, holographic, bejeweled, et cetera, will always dress up your outfit, even if it's a pair of skinny jeans and a button-down. Wear some sparkly earrings or necklace to balance out the look.
Be glamorous and fabulous tonight. I know I'll be while watching Downton Abbey and Sherlock on Masterpiece Theater. Join me on Twitter for live-tweeting at 9 pm EST.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
"The best way to glam up jeans? Make sure your shoes do the talking by hunting out statement heels with eye-catching details and fabrics. Team with skinny black denim and everyone will be too busy looking at your feet to notice you've broken the dress code."
-- Taken from In Style magazine, UK compact edition, January 2014, page 97.
There are times when you go out to a party or club and don't feel like wearing a dress, or you haven't done your laundry, and jeans are the only clean things left. (Is that just me? I can't be the only one.) A pair of glamorous heels, whether sparkly, in a shiny fabric, holographic, bejeweled, et cetera, will always dress up your outfit, even if it's a pair of skinny jeans and a button-down. Wear some sparkly earrings or necklace to balance out the look.
Be glamorous and fabulous tonight. I know I'll be while watching Downton Abbey and Sherlock on Masterpiece Theater. Join me on Twitter for live-tweeting at 9 pm EST.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Simple and Luxe
Today's Fab Tip:
"Amp up your work look: Pair a bejeweled top with a pencil skirt."
-- Taken from Lucky magazine, December 2013/January 2014, page 54.
This is an easy way to upgrade a simple outfit and look more sophisticated, chic, and luxe, while still work-appropriate. Throw a bejeweled sweater over a button down with the pencil skirt, a pair of black opaque tights, and black pumps, and you've got more layers to keep you warm during these cold January days. Just don't pair with a necklace or statement earrings; you don't want too much bedazzlement. Keep it simple and elegant.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
"Amp up your work look: Pair a bejeweled top with a pencil skirt."
-- Taken from Lucky magazine, December 2013/January 2014, page 54.
This is an easy way to upgrade a simple outfit and look more sophisticated, chic, and luxe, while still work-appropriate. Throw a bejeweled sweater over a button down with the pencil skirt, a pair of black opaque tights, and black pumps, and you've got more layers to keep you warm during these cold January days. Just don't pair with a necklace or statement earrings; you don't want too much bedazzlement. Keep it simple and elegant.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Join Me Tonight For Moonday
In case you haven't noticed from my Twitter feed, a new episode of Teen Wolf is tonight, and I will be live-tweeting, although I may reach tweet limit before Wolf Watch, the aftershow. This week's Wolf Watch involves the twins, so I've got my fingers crossed there will be talk of upcoming Dethan plans.
On Sunday I will be live-tweeting Downton Abbey, and I have a strong suspicion Anna is going to become pregnant, so I'm dying to see if that development plays out.
Immediately following that episode is the US release of the new series of Sherlock. The much-anticipated, long-awaited new series. Obviously I will be live-tweeting that.
Please join me online for gushing and fangirling and general awesomeness.
All gifs from Tumblr.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
On Sunday I will be live-tweeting Downton Abbey, and I have a strong suspicion Anna is going to become pregnant, so I'm dying to see if that development plays out.
All gifs from Tumblr.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Cobalt Accent
Today's Fab Tip:
"On-trend cobalt blue pumps add a fun pop of color to chic jackets, blazers, and skinnies."
-- Taken from People Style Watch magazine, September 2013, page 92.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
"On-trend cobalt blue pumps add a fun pop of color to chic jackets, blazers, and skinnies."
-- Taken from People Style Watch magazine, September 2013, page 92.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Fabulous Tip of the Day: Vamp Lips
Today's Fab Tip: a very glamorous and sexy dark lip.
"Vampy pout: Dark gloss makes a fierce statement! One swipe of deep berry is all you need to make your look ready to rock all night long."
-- Taken from Seventeen magazine, February 2014, page 50.
Glossy dark lips keeps this look flirty and casual. Go for a matte vamp lip for a more sophisticated look. Remember to smile mysteriously for extra sexiness.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
"Vampy pout: Dark gloss makes a fierce statement! One swipe of deep berry is all you need to make your look ready to rock all night long."
-- Taken from Seventeen magazine, February 2014, page 50.
Glossy dark lips keeps this look flirty and casual. Go for a matte vamp lip for a more sophisticated look. Remember to smile mysteriously for extra sexiness.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Looking Back and Looking Forward
Hey, everyone. I know this post is a little late in coming. More than a little late. More like months overdue.
2013 is over. A lot happened that year. I started blogging. I went on hiatus multiple times. I discovered the wonder that is Teen Wolf. I wept when Castiel lost his trench coat. I became very firmly Team Damon. I rediscovered how much I love Johanna Mason, since she previously had always paled in comparison to my love for Finnick Odair. I slept on the street to escape the FBRs and then moved into a new place with much nicer roommates. My laptop screen broke, and my best friend gave me her old laptop. I was finally able to use Netflix for the first time in my life. Helen Fielding released a new Bridget Jones book, and it was heartbreaking! I made the difficult decision to give up a third of my income and quit my second job, which still worries me for the future, but it was the right decision to do. Sometimes I still wake up and laugh happily that I never have to go there again and then immediately freak out because how will I be able to afford living?
Naturally, a lot of my New Year's Resolutions involve finances. I have to cut way back, after all.
So for 2014 I resolve to do the following (so Bridget Jones, every year):
So there you have it: my plan for a new, improved me. Isn't a little makeover something we all want? What are your resolutions? Tell me in the comments below!
Looking forward to a great 2014.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
2013 is over. A lot happened that year. I started blogging. I went on hiatus multiple times. I discovered the wonder that is Teen Wolf. I wept when Castiel lost his trench coat. I became very firmly Team Damon. I rediscovered how much I love Johanna Mason, since she previously had always paled in comparison to my love for Finnick Odair. I slept on the street to escape the FBRs and then moved into a new place with much nicer roommates. My laptop screen broke, and my best friend gave me her old laptop. I was finally able to use Netflix for the first time in my life. Helen Fielding released a new Bridget Jones book, and it was heartbreaking! I made the difficult decision to give up a third of my income and quit my second job, which still worries me for the future, but it was the right decision to do. Sometimes I still wake up and laugh happily that I never have to go there again and then immediately freak out because how will I be able to afford living?
Naturally, a lot of my New Year's Resolutions involve finances. I have to cut way back, after all.
So for 2014 I resolve to do the following (so Bridget Jones, every year):
- Limit myself to buying only one makeup or beauty item per month, with an exception being granted to conditioner and deodorant, even if I've already bought something else, because those are essentials one can't live without. I go through so, so much conditioner too.
- Limit myself to buying only one fun clothing item or accessory per month. This month is already allotted to this fabulous bag I saw hanging in the window of Plato's Closet. Boring things like socks and leggings to wear under my jeans to stay warm at the freezer I work at are different because a) those are essential work expenses without with I would be shivering for an entire twelve hours and b) no-one will see them anyway, so how can they count as fun?
- Keep track of finances better instead of getting surprised right before the end of the month when I find I've run out of money.
- Hand-wash clothes more often, instead of letting them build up into a huge pile.
- Actually, that goes for all laundry.
- Clean the bathroom before it gets to the really bad point.
- Cut my bangs more frequently so that they don't get so long I can barely see from under them and have to keep parting them and brushing them from my eyes.
- Actually finish a manuscript and get it ready for publishing instead of bouncing to another project and then another.
- Of course, the prerequisite: lose several pounds. No, I will not reveal my weight. Mainly because I hate weighing myself and don't own a scale. I just want to lose some of the bulging rolls of fat that hang off me.
- Do my taxes early instead of waiting until just before the deadline.
- Look more put together on an everyday basis.
- Post more!
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| Me in 2014. gif from Tumblr. |
So there you have it: my plan for a new, improved me. Isn't a little makeover something we all want? What are your resolutions? Tell me in the comments below!
Looking forward to a great 2014.
XOXO
Gossip Ghoul.
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