The Face Poet

I recently read of the term "face poet" in Flare magazine, one of my favourite Canadian fashion mags, and I thought that was a great term. Good makeup artists really are poets. I myself graduated from the university of YouTube and by no means would I call myself a skilled expert or even attempt with confidence to do another persons makeup.

Nevertheless I truly believe that makeup is one of the best parts of being a girl (or guy who likes makeup!) Along with fashion, there is really is no better way to transform a look, tell a story, play dress-up or enjoy a good alter-ego. Everyone needs a good alter-ego!

Here's one of my recent experiments along with a quick how-to:

After applying primer on your lids, dust the entire lid with a pale base colour.

Follow with a healthy coat of a bright pink all over the lid.

Using an angled contouring brush, pat on a bright purple shadow to only the outside half of the lid.

Using a flat angled brush, apply pink shadow to the lower lash line (inside half) and purple shadow to the outside half.

Blend, blend, blend!

Line the upper and lower lashline with black liner.

And for all you who don't think you could be a face poet...don't stop trying and experimenting! It could be you haven't found the right tools or colours or techniques and sometimes all it takes is a little more practice. And it's not like I'm anything close to a professional makeup artist, but I am very happy with the looks I've been able to achieve and make my own. You just need to find what works for you!

Happy makeuping!

                                                                

My Mary Jane Manolos

I can still remember the day these became mine. I was working at American Apparel at the time and had access to the internet on the store's computer. I had placed my bid on Ebay a few days back but now time was running out. A few minutes before the auction was closing, an online bidding war ensued. I remember the adrenaline I experienced re-bidding several times and that torturous wait for the page to reload. Most of all, I also remember my co-workers at AA cheering me on and sharing in the extreme excitement with me. When the ebay auction closed, well obviously, I WON! All I can say is, I'll never forget that day...the day I bought my first pair of Manolos.

Autumn Getaway

 

Photos by Kyler Kelly

I recently went down to Vermont for the first time and for those of you who have never been, just imagine the cutest, quaint, little countryside you've ever seen and double that. It was just miles and miles of red barns, wooden fences and covered bridges. We just missed the foliage peak season, but there were still some breath-taking views! What better attire for a brisk, road-trip getaway than in a flowing pink skirt paired with brown knee-high boots, cream-coloured fuzzy sweater and wool jacket.

Zara sweater, F21 jacket, Willow Blossom skirt, Nine West boots, Sammydress handbag

                                                

A Breeze, the Beach...and a Floral Dress

Hey Frockers! Hope everyone had a great weekend. The weekend here in Montreal was a real rude awakening that winter is almost here. The weather reached the negative numbers and the wind was absolutely chilling. To distract ourselves from this reality, I'm posting my final little instalment of tropical vacation photos. I think the post title says it all. Enjoy!

Dress: Forever 21 / Sandals: Franco Sarto

Jackie's Hair Tutorials: Faux Bob

As most of you know, I recently chopped off my luscious locks but for those of you who hesitate to do the same, here's how to get a cute bob without the commitment.

Photos by Kyler Kelly

1) Curl your hair loosely.

2-3) Separate your hair into three sections and braid the bottom half of each section. Secure braids.

4-6) Wrap each braid around your finger and roll them upwards on the inside.
7-8) Pin the braids into place with bobby pins.

                                                     

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY CONTEST

'Tis the season of gifting friends and family and what better way for Bouquet of Frocks to celebrate than hosting our very first giveaway contest!

The prize? Tons of treasures from one of the cosmetics capitals of the world: Seoul, Korea. We want to thank our loyal readers for such a fabulously fashionable year with a special beauty pack and if you aren't super into cute Asian cosmetics, no worries. We don't mind if you re-gift!

Products include:

Étude House Ice Cream Nail Polish in 4 fun colours

Étude House Sweet Recipe Candy Stick 

Tony Moly Red Apple hand cream 

Étude House Sweet Recipe Cupcake Eyes shadow duo

Tony Moly Magic Lip Tint in Green Apple (starts out green and works with your own skin's ph balance to warm up to a rosy pink!)

To enter our Holiday Giveaway, here's what you have to do:

1. Become our fan on FACEBOOK
2. Follow us on TWITTER
3. Fill out our online CONTEST FORM

• All qualifying participants will be entered into a draw to win our prize pack. 
• If you are chosen as the winner, you will be contacted by email by December 13th, 2013.

This contest is open to fashion lovers across the world! We will be accepting submissions from November 20 to December 10, 2013

ENTER NOW!

Good Luck Frockers!!