FASHION WITH VEE - PSA

Hey guys!

Just a quick post, actually more like a public service announcement. By now you should know that I love all aspects of beauty. That includes fashion and today I saw some fashion DON’Ts that needed to be addressed. I’m no fashionista and I’ve had my share of fashion faux pas just like anyone else but I’d like to think that I have a basic knowledge of what NOT to do. If you have ever left your house look looking like this… PLEASE. STOP. It hurts my eyes.  

There are so many things to say about this picture... I don't even know where to start...

1. BLOND ISN'T FOR EVERYONE.

Unless your name is Blue-Eyed-Becky-From-Wisconsin (or Lil Kim), you have no business doing this to yourself. Point - blank.

2. ROOTS ARE NOT REALLY YOUR FRIEND.
I know, I know you can sometimes make 'em work but this just wasn't one of those times.

3. THE HAIR ON YOUR AMRS SHOULDN'T BE LONGER THAN THE HAIR ON YOUR HEAD.
I think that's a law somewhere... and if it's not, it should be. I'm sure the good people at Locks of Love would be more than happy to take that hair of your arms... uh I mean hands... You get what I'm saying.

4. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRUSHING YOUR HAIR.
 Dreads anyone? 

5. BEIGE BRAS ARE NOT SEXY.
Ladies. We all have wardrobe malfunctions at one point or another. I get it. But please help yourselves and wear appropriate undergarments. I mean if you're gonna show some strap at LEAST show me something from Vicky's. SMH.

 This was a hot-mess-dot-com.

Note: This post was written both for entertainment and educational purposes. So though I hope you do get a good laugh from this I am also hoping that you’ll have learned something. I assure you that I will never show any of the faces of any “fashion victim” seen here – they’ve embarrassed themselves enough. (lol)

Enjoy!

Vee…xox…

This post is dedicated to all the nails lost in the struggle…

My nails have never looked this good. EVER. I trim, moisturize and paint them regularly. Needless to say I just about shriveled up and died when the nail on my index finger got taken out last night. By what you ask? By a damn strand of hair! SMH. I had a tiny tear on the side that I was patching up with nail glue but a strand of my hair got caught in it and sliced the nail from one end to the other. All I have left is a little stub. (sad face) And to add insult to injury, it just HAD to happen to the index on my right hand. MY SWATCHING HAND! * screams in horror *

So after a small intervention from my sisters (I was considering gluing that sucker back on!) I decided to trim it down and see about adding an acrylic nail to it until it grows back. So I’m not really sure what this is gonna mean in terms of my nail posts but I’m hoping the fake nail will work out. *Sigh*

Here is a pic of the mani I had on when the incident occurred. This is 2 coats of OPI’s Alpine Snow topped off with 2012’s  cracked nail polish in Acid Rain. 

 This look was pretty hot. Too bad I had to take it off so soon.

Enjoy!

Vee…xox…

Do YOU know about Luxe Box?!?

Hey beauty freaks!

Okay so I’m not all about nail polish, (WHAT?!? *Katt Williams voice*)  I love beauty in general. So today I’m bringing you the unboxing of the Luxe Box for the month of July. Luxe Box is a service offered by Loose button and is basically the Canadian answer to The Birchbox. We’re talking about luxury samples. If you go check out their website you’ll see that they’ve teamed up with some of the heavy hitters of the beauty world. Click on my video for the scoop and then head on over to  http://www.loosebutton.com/ if ever you're interested.

I have a french version too!

Here are some pics of the polish I’m wearing in the video. OPI’s It’s MY Year is an amazing color. As my sister would say : YOU NEED IT IN YOUR LIFE. lol It’s a gorgeous purple with gold shimmer that runs thoughout and the pictures I took just don’t do it any justice. However you are able to see some of it’s true yumminess in my video. 

OPI's It's MY year!

You just have to see this one in person

With flash

Enjoy!

Vee…xox…

Lipstick AND polish?!? Oh my!

Well hello to all my lovelies!

 This is gonna be a pretty quick post. Let's start with the nails. I had been meaning to get OPI's Skull & Glossbones ever since the Pirates of the Caribbean collection came out (can you believe I haven't seen the last one yet?!? SHAME!). Because I only have two hands and so many bottles of polish to try, I decided to swatch it for you that way you could at least take a look at it. It's a super light yet "dirty" type of color. *describing colors isn't really my forte*. I then added some cute designs with Konad's special polish in black.

OPI's Skull & Glossbones

in natural light

Love the little cartoons

*specially that little hot pepper on the middle finger*

I also have a new vid. The MacBook is still alive which means that iMovie and I are trying to work things out. This was another  request but this time it's about lipstick. I know that it can be difficult as a dark skinned woman to find that perfect shade so this video will give you a few options. Please note that this blog is about beauty in general and is not specifically geared towards black women. This blog is for ALL OF US and the tips presented here can be useful to anyone who wants to learn more about lipstick. You just have to know how to make the information work for you. If you're white or just a lighter shade of brown then look for a lighter colored lipliner.

Hope this helps!

Vee...xox...

Turn it up or Tone it down?

Hey beauty freaks!

Hope everyone is doing well. I got some good feedback on the video so thank you again and keep watching! I’ve been jotting down your requests and suggestions and I’ll be sure to post another video soon. I’m thinking it’s gonna have to wait til the weekend because editing YouTube videos is A MUTHA. That damn iMovie had me wanting to smash my MacBook into a million pieces…

On to the polish! I have two looks for you today. I’m naturally drawn to vivid colors however I do like to tone it down every once in a while and this is what the first look is all about. I still have quite a few untrieds in my collection and so I decided to grab OPI’s I’m Fondue Of You (Oh OPI, you get me every time!).  I picked this baby up after seeing it on sale at the shop where I usually get my polish. Not too spectacular in the bottle but did I mention it was on sale? This shade went on super smooth and it looked nice but you already know I couldn’t leave well enough alone so I decided to dress it up with a feather and some rhinestones on the ring finger. 

OPI I'm Fondue Of You

Grown up but fun

My next look is more off an attention grabber. I used Gold by Gosh, taped off my nails and painted the tips with Nero also by Gosh. Lastly I added a star to my ring finger  and voila! 

Gold & Nero by Gosh 

I love stars, they make me think of my fiancé aka Jon

Enjoy,

Vee

Two new manis and a video...

Hey guys!!!

I hope you guys are doing well. I am doing awesome now that my kids are back. My little monsters have been out of town at their auntie’s for about 3 weeks so I was DYING to have them back. I can’t stop kissing them!

Well today is a holiday in my province (la Saint-Jean-Baptiste) and since my kids are back and I’m feeling quite festive I decided to do a mani inspired by the holiday. The quebecker flag is blue and white and though I didn’t have the right shade  of blue and that my fleur de lys stencil died on me I still  think this look is super cute. I used OPI’s Ogre The Top as my base color and some Konad special polish in white to print the lips using a Bundle Monster plate. 

OPI Ogre The Top

 With Flash

 Nothing like a fun manicure to brighten up the day

Natural light

I have been getting some really sweet and encouraging feedback about this blog so I want to thank everyone who keeps up with me here (all 8 of you! lol – it’s still awesome to me) and on my twitter. Thank you for your kind words.

Okay so enough of the sentimental stuff. Let’s move on to the main event! Anyone who knows me for real knows that I love me some YouTube. I have learned so much from it that after a year or so of lurking I have finally recorded and posted my first YouTube video! This was a request for a smokey eye. I’m still working out the kinks but I think it came out okay being my first. I hope you enjoy and post some comments to let me know what you think. 

Be gentle with the feedback cuz as Erykah Bady would say "I’m and artist and I’m sensitive about my sh@t." lol

Vee

 * pics of the mani I wore in the video

Essie's Secret Story as a base

with

OPI's Blue Shatter

With flash

What time is it?!? PROM TIME!!!

Hey guys!

 Can’t believe it’s already been a week since I posted my last manicure! I’ve been busy as a bee with work and manicures of course. Okay so the first thing I wanna show you is another simple but bright look; all you need is OPI’s Who The Shrek Are You? or a color like it  (Sally Hansen’s Likety-Split Lime could also do the job). I'm all for jazzing things up with my manicures but every once in a while, a girl just wants to slap that lacquer on and call it a day. So that's exactly what I did with Who The Shrek Are You?  and I don't regret it. The color speaks volumes all on its own. Summer's here girls, now’s the time to break out those bold colors so don’t be scared and wear them proudly! 

 This color was so much fun to wear.

OPI's Who The Shrek Are You?

I also wanted to show you a look I did for my friend’s niece Stacy. She needed her nails done for prom and her dress had various shades of turquoise so we went with China Glaze’s Turned Up Turquoise and topped it off with Nicole by OPI’s Make A Comet-Ment. Turned Up Turquoise is an amazing color but I can't stand the matte finish on it (though I do enjoy matte nail polish), so Make a Comet-Ment was the perfect glitter to bring some shine and sparkle to our base color. Stacy also decided to go with purple and blue Fimo flowers on the thumb. I’m glad she like the finished look and it all tied in so well with her dress! 

Enjoy!

Vee

Hand Model: Stacy

Wearing: 

China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise 

&

Nicole By OPI's Make a Comet-Ment