#OOTD - Nailed it!

What better way to show off these vintage staple Giorgio Armani pants, than with a giant nail sculpture?

:-)

Urbanity #OOTD

J'aime le Soleil #OOTD

Nasty Gal - Navy Blue Mini
Steve Madden - Black Platform Booties

No Funeral - Just Black OOTD

Shoes: Nine West Bag: ModCloth Pant: NastyGal Sunglasses: RayBan

Don't Trust the Hype: Benefit "They're Real Push-Up Eyeliner"

This review is long over-due.

A few months ago Benefit came out with "THEY'RE REAL PUSH UP EYELINER", and everyone went bonkers over it and bought themselves one. I followed close suit, and purchased one myself. Being a frequent Cat-Eye "repper" I thought this product would make my life easier. 

 Behold!

Upon opening the packaging, I would say that the product looks very cute, and very sturdy. 

 I couldn't wait to try it out as soon as I yanked it out of the box!

 I read directions and started to turn the bottom to help the product come out of the top. It takes about 30 twists for stuff to come out! If you turn it too much, you have an excess amount of eyeliner slowly oozing out as well.. so that is CON #1

#2 Upon putting the product on my eyelid, it was very THICK. The product, along with the rubber angle "brush" would pull on my skin and would not apply smoothly. There were spots and streaks. And when you have blond lashes like me, this is not an acceptable option. I had to apply a different eyeliner to coverup the spottiness, because if you apply too much of this it turns into a cakey mess.

 

Pros:

LASTS ALL DAY

In Conclusion, if you wish to blow $25 dollars on a "precision" eyeliner, I would not recommend purchasing Benefit Push-Up Liner.

I would lean more towards KAT VON D Tattoo Liner. It is less expensive and very easy to apply. 

Thanks For Reading!!

XOXO

L.A. Livin

Hi my lovelies! Since I moved to Los Angeles about 2 years ago, I have overcome so many obstacles and have grown so much as a person. I am so proud of myself and am inspired everyday by beautiful people like you. 

Boots: Dolce Vita Top: Buffalo Exchange  Hat: Nasty Gal  Shorts: Nasty Gal Camera: Diana Mini

PHOTO TAKEN ON: HOLGA MEG WHITE EDITION

I am giving my blog a revamp and update, making everything more sleek and simple. I hope to update it frequently and sharing my findings, outfits, things I love, and as much stuff as I can. 

XOXO

Woes of Hormonal Acne

AAAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!

I dont know about you, but I have been majorly suffering from adult hormonal acne around my chin, and cheeks. It has lasted for about a year now, and it is driving me BONKERS!

I am going to be HOPEFULLY posting weekly about my progress and products I have been using to zap this ongoing problem of hormone acne.

This last year I have made some MAJOR lifestyle changes:
-I quit my full-time job and have moved from Palm Springs, CA (the clear, hot, desert) to Los Angeles, CA (crazy, polluted, populated city.)
-I moved into a studio apartment with my new boyfriend
-Looked frantically for work
-Acting training 3 times a week
-Actively seeked talent agent representation

So on top of my hormones being off balance, climate/enviornment changes,  I think it is safe to say that STRESS has been a major factor to my break outs as well.

Over this last year, I have gone to a dermotologist, who prescribed me some sort of antibiotic, that didnt do CRAP.

So I have been seeking other ways and products to help get my face back to normal.

Please stick around and travel through my Break-out journey to beautiful healthy skin!