STROBING | WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO DO IT?

Hey everybody, it's Diana right here! Today I'm gonna talk about a makeup trend going on right now which is being called the "new contour" and I do not agree with that term because they're completely the opposite and to be quite honest I don't think you could ever replace contour with anything else, except if you get plastic surgery but.. we are not going there.

So this "new" technique it's called strobing and let me explain you what it is.. 
So strobing it's simply and basically about extra highlighting the parts where you normally do it (cheek bones, temples, brow bone, chin, cupid's bow, lower lip and forehead), but with that extra shimmer.. sun glow.. and the thing about this, it's to do it without doing the contour, and yes it looks seriously pretty but for example I have a very very round face so I can't just do the strobing without contouring cause then I would kind of be accentuating my roundness and I would be adding volume to my face which is what I've been trying to be avoid since I have knowledge about makeup.. so I personally think that both contouring and strobing should be done at the same time but if you're blessed with a not so round face then go ahead and ignore this contour part and do the strobing in your face like there's no tomorrow.

And if you're thinking "Hey, why should I believe what you say? Do you know the subject enough to talk like this about it?" Well let me tell ya... I do. As an Image Consultant student I know about this because makeup is part of my career/classes, so you can trust me I won't fail you, I promise.

This technique is not going away anytime soon, it's on trend right now perfect for summer so your face looks like the sun kissed you.. ya know.. who doesn't want that. 
And for fall and winter it will still be beautiful and useful so you can give yourself that fresh, young look that we all want, cause if you do it correctly you'll look like a mermaid and if that's not cool then I don't know what it is.

If you still can't picture how it looks like because you haven't seen it before let me show you, and if you have seen it before then these pictures might as well just inspire you enough to go ahead and do it.

You see? A sun kissed mermaid! I told you! And this is where you do it..

And I'm gonna recommend you my personal favorite and ideal products to achieve the perfect high quality strobing.

Watt's up illuminator by Benefit Cosmetics.

High Brow Glow by Benefit Cosmetics too.

HourGlass Ambient Lighting Palette.

L'ORÉAL True Match Lumi, liquid glow illuminator.

Copacabana illuminator by Nars.

And that's it for today's post! Hope you liked it and let me know if you try it..

Good luck!

-Sincerely, Diana x

5 SHOES YOU SHOULD OWN THIS SUMMER

Hey everyone! I know it's been a while but here I am again with the 5 shoes that you should already own, at least one of them because come on you guys.. it's already summer.

These are basics for you this season, you will be on trend, they are comfortable and your feet will be happy not sweaty, I mean.. that's why they're summer shoes, right? right.

And talking about why I've been a bit absent... Let's just say I'm not in my better moment right now and I'm not very inspired where I'm standing right now but hey don't worry because as any successful person, these too shall pass and I will be okay and I will be super cool again.. sometime..soon.. ok enough, here is the top 5!

1. Espadrilles
So here's what you need to know about espadrilles, they comfy as hell, your feet do not get sweaty or smelly, they're so pretty and right now because it's the hot thing you'll find them everywhere, with a lot of different designs and fabrics. If God blessed you, you will find them at Chanel and they will be your best friends and if he didn't then you can find them also at Zara, BSK, Forever21, H&M, Mango.. and the list goes on and on and guess what, you'll look as fashionable and fabulous as someone who has the Chanel espadrilles, I give you my word.
Also you can wear them for winter so it's a win win situation for everyone here... but just remember as long as it's not raining.

They're precious and see in the last picture how happy they look with their espadrilles, I mean.. you can't see their faces but.. you get the point!

2. Lace up/Strappy sandals or how I like to call them.. Greek goddess sandals.

Ok so if you're one of those who like to feel more free when it comes to your feet in summer, these are your babes, your everyday sandals and you'll look still so freaking fashionable, seriously I am in love with these.

Let's thank God, designers and fashion for these beauties! 

3. Lace up heels

Yes you read that right and you've probably seen them before but you didn't know that you needed them this summer. 

So not everything in summer it's just fun and games and.. well it is but it's not everything about the beach and the pool and.. sometimes you gotta do some other things like parties or go to the club because hey it's summer and we still go to the club despite the season of the year, sometimes you need something a little more formal but that it still screams summer! So this is why we have these, and I personally believe that they're my faaaaaavorite.

SHOE PORN.

4. "The other sandals"

This is a little space for other sandals that are good for you this summer and yes they are so pretty as well and you'll find them anywhere, for different tastes and styles, here they are.

5. The "birkens" aka prettier copies of the birkenstocks, a lot of people find them ugly but I personally own a pair and I'm coming for more, they look so cool with a pair of ripped boyfriend jeans and a loose t shirt, plus they're so comfy and I tested them on sand.. nothing happens to them I promise you, you're ready for the beach now! Give them a try, they're not just for american grandpas!

Hope you already own at least one of these 5!

-Sincerely, Diana x

TREND ALERT! | OFF THE SHOULDER

What's up everybody! I came back to talk about girly stuff because well... I'm a girl and yeah sometimes I can be girly too. 

You read it right, TREND ALERT. This is me talking to you about something that it's in your favorite stores right now but maybe you're not putting a lot of attention to it, this amazing piece of clothing is not getting enough credit, but I'm telling you that this summer it will be the bomb and everyone will own one sooner or later but because we like fashion and we should own it sooner than our friends and family and simple mortals.

Also you need to know that right now the prices of these shirts are really affordable so again.. go to the mall and get at least one because it will become a must have this season and as we all know when something becomes so popular the price will rise.. like.. a lot.

Here may I present you the nicest, softest, freshest and also very delicate shirt/blouse! And if you are not very self confident about your arms but you do like to show a little bit of skin like me, then this will be your best friend forever.. or at least for this summer.

If you wanna keep doing that boho style, here's how, also in the picture above you can see a traditional Mexican embroidered so yes you can also buy shirts like this at your local markets or somewhere that you know sells traditional Mexican clothes.

This is how you style the shirt flawlessly! And in the last picture of course Leandra Medine aka Man Repeller taking it to another level and doing it first than everybody!

And last but not least, this is for the girls who are a bit more romantic or like to keep it classy.

So do you like this new trend or not? By the way, I made a new instagram and I will be posting about my outfits, sometimes.. little quick fashion tips, pictures about the posts that I upload and all that stuff and you can follow me here.

Have a nice day and good luck..

-Sincerely, Diana x