Tuesday, June 24, 2014

NUDE SUMMER Kylie Jenner Inspired Lips!

Summer Trend.....Easy NUDE or NEUTRAL LIPS, made popular by Lil' Miss Kylie Jenner :)

I don't want to call this a "TUTORIAL", but I wanted to share what colors *I* use to achieve a NEUTRAL LOOK!

Misc Info:

Earrings "DIAMOND DELUXE": https://www.etsy.com/listing/163034584/exclusive-laser-cut-acrylic-3d-swarovski?ref=shop_home_active_17

"Diamond Deluxe" https://www.etsy.com/listing/163034584/exclusive-laser-cut-acrylic-3d-swarovski?ref=shop_home_active_17

"Diamond Deluxe"

Laser Cut Acrylic 3D Swarovski Diamond Earrings - CANARY GOLD

Rings (Gold Chain Link) "TROIS ANNEAUX"
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163260417/chain-link-double-connector-midi-rings?ref=shop_home_active_7

Chain Link Double Connector Midi Rings- TROIS ANNEAUX (Three Rings)

Rings (Midi Gold Crystal Set) FrugalFindsNYC

Lashes- ARDELL in "Natural"

Nails- PACIFICA in "Totally Coral"

MY "NEUTRAL" LIPS Collection:

I HATE when makeup companies use the word "Nude" when describing or marketing a particular lipstick shade or color. As you can see, all of these lip liners are considered "Nude", but nude on MlleCafeAuLait may not look "nude" on everyone and vice versa! These are ALL the neutral lip liner colors I own (not a lot!), ranging from a "nutmeg" brown, to "mauve-y" pink!

As you can see, all are very similar, but there are slight, very minute changes in these swatches. Honestly, I would say MAC "Spice" can be duped with NYX "Ever" and NYX "Natural"......."EVER" usually ends up in my purse as an EMERGENCY LINER :)

Now as far as NEUTRAL LIPSTICKS......I only really own 3 colors (I only swatched these 2 colors since they are the closest to my "Kylie Jenner" Inspiration photos) but I almost always mix my lipsticks anyway. I used to HATE "Nude" or "Neutral" lipsticks (I have ALWAYS worn a BOLD lip!), but when all else fails, you can always mix a WHITE pencil (See video for more info) to lighten up any lipstick :)
Here's the two colors shown in the video:

Both colors shown are from the KAT VON D for SEPHORA "Spellbinding" Lipstick Holiday Set.

CLICK HERE to view swatches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7U8gZiUU4

And FINALLY........ my SUMMER NUDE LIP :)

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Music- Kevin Macleod- Incomptech.com

Monday, June 16, 2014

"KANDILAND" Nail Art ONYXBOX! #WeAreOnyx

WeAreONYX and celebrity Nail Artist Kandi Banks curated KANDILAND May Nail Art ONYXBOX!

www.WeAreONYX.com

MISC INFO:
Earrings- MlleCafeAuLait's CHIC BOUTIQUE "BEACH BONFIRE"
https://www.etsy.com/listing/184762724/aqua-mosaic-turquoise-czech-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_13&nc=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184762724/aqua-mosaic-turquoise-czech-crystal?ref=shop_home_active_13&nc=1

Lips- MAC "Spice" Lip Liner, and KatVonD Lipstick in LOVECRAFT
Eyes- MAC "Surreal", MAC "Brill", and NYX Brown (Suede Collection"
Nails- PACIFICA Nail Polish (Crystal Orchid??)

****Places you can find me*****
FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/MlleCafeAuLait
BIG CARTEL- http://www.mllecafeaulait.com/bigcart...
ETSY- http://www.etsy.com/shop/mllecafeaulait
INSTAGRAM- MlleCafeAuLait
TWITTER- http://www.twitter.com/mllecafeaulait
BLOGGER- http://www.MlleCafeAuLait.blogspot.com
PINTEREST- http://www.Pinterest.com/MlleCafeAuLait

AS SHOWN:
Colour Gossip Nail Lacquer
Milani Jewel FX in GOLD
Biao Beauty Rejuvenating Cleanser
Shea Moisture Hand Cream
HEX Nail Jewelry

(Photos courtesy of @WeAreOnyx via Instagram)

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

"GIRL TIME" with CKEY_BEAUTY!!!

HOWDY FOLKS!!!!

I was invited..... well; in typical MlleCafeAuLait fashion, I CRASHED! So, I CRASHED this awesome GIRL TIME, HANG OUT event hosted by the one and only CKEY of CKEY_BEAUTY!!!! Talk about a room full of BEAT DIVAS!!! I had an awesome time, and I just wanted to share, so heeeeere ya go!

Held at MAC Plaza El Segundo
(Photo courtesy of @Ckey_Beauty)

RAFFLE PRIZES!! I didn't win tho' :(
NEXT TIME, NEXT TIME! :)
(Photo courtesy of @Ckey_Beauty)

Check out this DESSERT SPREAD! I felt like a little kid; I didnt want to MESS IT UP! SHOUT OUT to that SNICKERDOODLE CUPCAKE!!!

Ms. "CONFIDENCE IS KEY" herself........the beautifu; CKEY BEAUTY!
(@Ckey_Beauty via Instagram)

Posin' with @LACurlyGirls Ms. Lydia and yours truly (@MlleCafeAuLait)

(Photo courtesy of @MakeupVixen)
@MakeupVixen (aka TastiRedBone on YouTube) and ME! Man, oh man......I learn SO MUCH from this chick! And check out that BEAT FACE!

The three amigos!!! @MlleCafeAuLait (Moi), @MoTheFace, and @LACurlyGirls :)

Photo courtesy of @MakeupVixen
Also pictured (Clockwise) @MoTheFace, @CKey_Beauty, @MlleCafeAuLait, and @PoshUrbanite

Photo courtesy of @MoTheFace

Of course, I had to include a few CHIC BOUTIQUE "Tres Magnifique" pics!

"Madame Prez" Lydia rockin' CURLY GIRL EARRINGS!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107657030/exclusive-laser-cut-wood-disc-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_3

CKEY rockin' FLAWLESS earrings!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/176030906/exclusive-laser-cut-swarovski-crystal?ref=listing-shop-header-3

Check out CKEY's RECAP VIDEO HERE! :)

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Look What I Got! Generation Beauty 2014 | Michelle Phan's IPSY #GENBEAUTY2014

GENBeauty 2014 baby!!!! Before I write ANYTHING, I want to extend a very special THANK YOU to Michelle Phan and her IPSY team for the invite! And YES, you BEST BELIEVE I attend all 3 days; The VLOGGER/BLOGGER "Happy Hour" held at #YouTubeSpaceLA on Friday, and #GENBEAUTY held at L.A Live this past Saturday and Sunday.

DISCLAIMER: I was an invited YOUTUBE VLOGGER for "Happy Hour" at YouTube Space LA, so we were given TONS of goodies prior to the actual Generation Beauty event, so take that into consideration :)

Before I show you the "LOOT", here's a few pics of the event:

"HAPPY HOUR" Vlogger/ Blogger Meet & Greet!

ME and my OOTD on the PINK CARPET
(Denim Dress- GUESS, Boots- BAKERS *Style- STUDS*, Red Sunglasses- Marc Jacobs)

All shades of CHOCOLATE! LOL! Sistas representin' at #GenBeauty HAPPY HOUR!
(From Left to Right *via INSTAGRAM* @start2finishmua, @traycee77, @mllecafeaulait, @luvkreole, @kymamonai, @ulovemegz, @kashtv, @shirleybeniang )

MY ROAD DAWG!!!! Me and @LuvKreole!
(Check out her YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/akaKreole)

"Happy Hour" Gift Bags!

Generation Beauty 2014 Day #1 and #2

Don't be mad at me; I took close to ZERO pics, but heres the pics I DID take (and/or STOLE from other bloggers!)

Another pic with my BESTIE-OF-THE-DAY @LuvKreole! (AKAKreole on YouTube)

My awesome buddies @KashTV and @King_Artistry
KashTV- http://www.youtube.com/user/KaShEeRaLaTaSh
Mark aka NaturalKing215 - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMr52Rmjy4g6r8uxEqTl_-A

Me and "Madame Prez" Ms. Lydia, founder of L.A Curly Girls!
( @LACurlyGirls via Instagram. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACurlyGirls )

ME on another PINK Carpet, with my OOTD!
(Leggings- Forever 21, Fringe Boots- Steven by Steve Madden, Bracelets and Earrings ME! http://www.ETSY.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait)

Tribal Print Leggings, $10 at #Forever21, since they go PERFECT with my "Majestic Mudcloth" Earrings, I HAD to get them. I got the tribal print pencil skirt too. And YES, this is a SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTE :)
CLICK for Earrings: https://www.etsy.com/listing/185115188/diamond-mudcloth-style-laser-cut?ref=shop_home_feat_4

NOW....... on to the GENBEAUTY STASH!!!

CROWN Brushes Travel Brush Set! Special thanks to CROWN BRUSHES for this complementary set! LA FOLK; #CROWNBRUSHES will be opening an local storefront soon.....STAY TUNED!