You guys cannot even begin to fathom how much I love love love Halloween. I was devastated when I found out that it isn't that big of a deal here in the UK. As a matter of fact, it's basically just an excuse for local hooligans to go around and throw eggs at passers by while wearing a mask - yikes. I also found out that costumes are expected to be scary. So, I decided to modify my Wonder Woman costume and do an undead Wonder Woman. It also helps that I'd already made the costume for this weekend's comic con.
(the WW obsession goes waaaaaaay back, guys)
I wanted to do something really over the top, so of course, prosthetic wounds are a must. But saving for a wedding doesn't leave much room in the bank for prosthetics. So, I went with the trusty old method of toilet paper and liquid latex/spirit gum. Honestly, if done correctly, the results are just as good as store bought prosthetics and it's certainly cheaper.
For this look, you will need:
Toilet paper
Liquid latex (£3) Fake blood (£1) White face paint (£1) Red face paint (£1) Foundation Needle + thread Small scissors Black, red and purple eyeshadow
A paint brush or old lip brush
To see how you can easy achieve this affordable gore look at home, check out the video below:
Heavy drinking or drug abuse (especially if they use substances as an excuse for what they do: "The alcohol made me do it.")
Jealousy or possessiveness. This may be a bit flattering at first, but will be a curse later on. You will never convince them that you are innocent of their accusations.
Past child abuse and/or witness of domestic violence. Not all children who come from violent homes become violent, but violence is a learned behaviour.
Inability to handle frustration. If they blow up and explode at small things, and react with a tantrum over minor things, they may act out frustration with violence in a marriage. How they deal with anger is the key.
An extreme temper. This speaks for itself. If you feel fear when they act out his anger, that fear is a warning signal. Listen to it!
Verbal abuse of parents or other family members; violence toward siblings or others; abuse or mistreatment of pets. These are all signs of his capacity for abusive treatment of others. How do they talk about partners they were involved with in the past? You may be immune now, as the person they are trying to win, but remember that someone who can be disrespectful and cruel to others can eventually turn on you too.
Attitude toward gender roles. Abusive men often have a sense of entitlement based in beliefs that men should be in control, head of the family, etc. and women should be accommodating and submissive.
Attempts to control you. If the person you are dating needs to know where you are and who you are with all the time, calls you excessively to check up, tries to tell you who your friends should be, expects to make all the decisions, these are all signs of the sort of control that goes along with abuse.
Unsettling behaviour. If you find that the person you are dating acts strangely sometimes, makes comments that make you feel uneasy, “playfully” threatens or suggests violence, you may be picking up on a dark side to them.
Poor self-image; insecurity. If they feels compulsive about always being "one up" and dominating and they lives out a macho role at all times, you will be subject to their control and possibly treated like one of their possessions. They may feel they have the right to treat you like their property, to do as they pleases.
Acceptance of violence as an appropriate problem-solving method.
A pattern of blaming others for his problems. If they never accepts their faults and responsibilities when things go wrong, be ready to be blamed for everything.
Abuse during the dating period is a guarantee of further abuse that will become more frequent and severe. Don't marry them with the belief that "I can change them." You won't.
Sometimes I get a product and I'm instantly thinking "OH GOSH HOLY GRAIL", but as time goes on I like it less and less. I never quite understand it. I could be anything from my growing knowledge of makeup to my constantly changing skin, but no matter what the cause of my distaste, I have to find an alternative. Below, I've listed some of my ex-holy grail products and what I've replaced them with!
Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in "Champagne Pop"
ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in "LAX"
NARS Cosmetics Radiant Creamy Concealer
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
M.A.C. Eyeshadow Pigment in "Old Gold"
Let me know if you have any alternatives for the products I've grown to dislike or products that you once loved but have grown out of. I love you guys!
HIGH RISE JEANS,URBAN OUTFITTERS (DISTRESSED BY ME)
TWISTED CROP TOP, ASTR, NORDSTROM
GREEN/FUR JACKET, SASHIMI, NORDSTROM
BLACK/GOLD HEELS, TARGET
POTION LIQUID LIPS, ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
You guys! I cannot even begin to tell you how ready for spring I am. Nashville has been in major icepocalypse mode for the past week and I'm pretty fed up with busting my bum on ice. Not to mention I just got a gorgeous pair of white heels from Lola Shoetique and I am in love. I cannot wait to wear them!
So, this outfit was a struggle for me because all I wanted to do was crank up my heat, put on a sundress and dance around my apartment. However, anyone who knows me knows what a sucker I am for this gorgeous kimono from LunaB. It is the perfect way to spice up any and every outfit.
Also, this is technically my debut of my new Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Potion and holy shit. This stuff is incredible. It stays put like no lippie I've ever known, it doesn't dry out my lips, and the color is stunning to boot! (Also thoughts on this Ariana Grande-esque hair do? I'm kind of obsessed.)
I've been lacking so much inspiration lately. To be completely honest, I've just felt creatively dry. So, I decided to start doing a weekly aesthetic inspiration post. These will just be a compilation of any and everything that inspires me creatively. Lately, I've been feeling neutrals + glitter (they have always been a favorite of mine). Enjoy and feel free to comment with anything that inspires you! x
WRAP SKIRTURBAN OUTFITTERS NECKLACECHICOS MAROON PUMPSTARGET STRIPED TWO PIECE DRESSFOREVER 21 ROSE GOLD WATCHNORDSTROM As of late, I'm a huge fan of mix and match. I've had this crop top "two piece" dress for years now but I rarely wear it because, let's face it, horizontal stripes do my hips no favors. BUT pairing it with the wrap skirt on top eliminates that problem and the peaking waist of the skirt pulls it all together. I've accessorized with a green chunky necklace from Chicos - courtesy of the most fashion forward grandmother alive - and a pair of maroon pumps from Target. These heels are so versatile and relatively comfortable, so I obviously got them in multiple colors. Love you guys! Ash x
