Thursday, October 18, 2012

Halloween Time! Katniss Everdeen makeup and costume

Hi!
I loved the Hunger Games books and LOVED Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in the film adaptation.
Here are some pictures of the makeup I am going to aim for (fingers crossed) for my Halloween look!
Also included, are the pieces of clothing I picked up from various stores to comprise my costume.
Enjoy!
 my favorite picture
on the face: Physician's Formula multi-colored Bronzer
on the eyes: two different kinds of eyeliner used to fill in my lash line, a sparkly brown from Elizabeth Arden, a Lancome highlighting liquid, and a light/white eye shadow from Elizabeth Arden
 closeup of the eye area
 with eyes closed
 some sleepy under eye action, haha
 feathery lashes :)
 costume!
 this jacket cost me $9.99! wayyyy cheaper than the prop that was sold on Amazon.
Mockingjay Pin from Hot Topic (I think it was $12.50)
 safari jeggings from American Eagle Outfitters
 combat boots from meijer. they were $50, the most expensive part of my costume, but I love them so much. they go with so many other outfits!
 a better angle of the boots

the inspiration photo for my Katniss look. All I need now are a bow and arrow!

Friday, October 5, 2012

Book Lovers Cravebox (limited edition)

Yay, I feel special!
I received my first Cravebox the other day and figured I'd talk a little about it!
Cravebox is a company that compiles themed boxes that one can then enter to receive. If one's name is picked, then Crave box charges $10-15 for that box and it is sent out. It's a pretty cool system!
I believe I read that this box was only shipped out to only 2,500 people. So far, I have tried out the strawberry licorice in the box and surprisingly, thought it was delicious. Check out the following link to my video and look under that for the photos! Enjoy :)
Book Lovers Cravebox video!!!
 the entire Cravebox
 How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren, 337 pages
find the book here!
 Crum Creek Soy Nut Trail Mix
first impression: what is this!? ew! (I had to put a piece of the licorice in my mouth to sweeten this up a bit.)
 Natural Vines Strawberry (Soft) Licorice
first impression: yum! total thumbs up on this.
 the bracelet on my wrist, fits comfortably

the packing material, atop a bed of bubble wrap. I thought this was too cute.

~Andrea