I ♥ Make-up Guru's

Though I love playing with my hair (I change hairstyles at least twice a year), I've never really been a make-up girl. A little foundation, some mascara, lip gloss and that's about it.

That was until a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon a tutorial video by Fafinettex3 and now I'm hooked. Not so much on make-up, I haven't been out "hauling" as they would say, but I'm definitely hooked on make-up video's and slowly but surely make up blogs as well.

My top 3 favorite guru's are:

*Fafinettex3 of course. I think I've seen all her video's. One of my favorite lazy Sunday afternoon pass times is watching You Tube, I don't like TV much... But anyway, Fafinettex3 is a bit of a girlie girl. She likes experimenting with bright colors. So if you like to mix it up a bit, you should definitely check out her channel.

*Richie Nickel. Richie is really Glam Rock and so so sweet in a very Glam Rock way of course. He does tutorials as well reviews of mostly make-up and make-up related products. He is very entertaining and basically just fabulous. And he kinda reminds me of Brian Molko from Placebo. (who I love by the way) His channel is called "What Style is to Nickel" You should check him out, I think you'll like it.

*Lollipop26. Laura is the best! She's done lots of reviews on a variety of skin care products as well as make-up. She also does a lot of haul videos, love those. She's is very informative, thorough, professional even. Her look is more classic or timeless. Lots of smokey eye tutorials. She also has a blog that she updates almost daily. Her blog is: lollipop26writes.blogspot. Which is great for when you really need a quick cosmetics fix.

As a result of this new addiction, I've been getting into wearing a little more make-up. Tutorials are an excellent source of information and inspiration. I may not be ready for smokey eyes (not sure if I ever will be), but at least now I know how to apply my foundation properly. ;-)

Team Solange!

Solange Knowles has gotten a lot of flack from bloggers for her more unique make up choices of late. After looking through the comments sections on these blogs and the many "like it or hate it" polls, I was glad to see that "the general public" is split about 50/50 on this one.

Check out some of the looks she's worn recently...

I think the yellow look in the second photo is really cute. Personal tastes aside though, I think she should be applauded for trying something different and wearing it because she likes it. There are enough cookie cutter lookalikes out there. And for every woman who says this look is a "hot mess", I hope there is a young girl who is inspired to explore her own aesthetic and actually wear what she thinks is beautiful and what makes her feel beautiful. Go team Solange!

Furthermore, these looks put the fun back in make up. It's a refreshing change. I've seen enough smokey-eye variations to last me a lifetime anyway. And, I would wear this look. Yes, for a night out, I would. But instead of across the bridge of my nose, I'd wear it on my temples, kinda like Kat von D's star tattoo.

Or maybe in bright colors, or with a henna tatoo design or all out like this look by Stella Leung?

Why not have fun with it!