My beauty lessons this summer.

Hey Guys!
Welcome to the new and improved blog!

After my web cam pooped the bed I took the summer off from blogging but during that time I was able to get re-inspired and really expand my beauty knowledge and collection.

The YouTube channel: So about 6 months back I started my YouTube channel "Clo's Color Corner." I was so excited to finally be acting on something that I was passionate about so I watched a couple of "how-to" videos on starting a channel, bought a good webcam and off I went. Unfortunately I wasn't aware of the "rules" of YouTube as well as outdated some of my makeup techniques were. I am not saying that it was bad, I have always been blessed with doing makeup well, I am just saying that I definitely picked up a wealth of knowledge. Below I will post a picture of how I did my makeup then vs. now.
Then:

Now----------------->

Summer Concerts: So like every summer in New England all the great bands tour the area. Outdoor festivals make for great memories and experiences. I was lucky to be able to go to several outdoor concerts with some of my very best friends. During this time I acted like a sponge being open to all forms of style that was set before me. I admire the bravery in being unique. I feel like if people were more comfortable expressing themselves then they wouldn't judge those who already do and we could all learn from each other. O.k. sorry for that little segue I just took. Back to my beauty lesson, being that it was the summer and temps during the day can run in the 90's it was more important than ever that my makeup lasted through moshing, crowd surfers, and the combination of alcohol and sunshine. I am happy to say that I learned how to be bullet proof, well my foundation anyway. I will be sharing new tips in upcoming posts on methods to achieve whatever finish you are looking for.
Warp Tour Selfie, I got to attend two this year:

Summer Sun: Summer days can provide the absolute best and honest lighting that there is. Some days the rays can stream over your face in a way that no Instagram filter ever could or, other days it can highlight every hair or imperfection that you have on your face. Doing your makeup next to a sunlit window is always preferable. To help hide the imperfections I found pore minimizing primers and translucent powders can be your best friend with out adding additional cakey layers!

A no Filter Sunshine friendly day.

Best Summer beauty staples of 2016: The two things that I will take with me as I move into the next semester of fall beauty is Highlighters and metallics! Metallic liquid lipsticks and eye creams have really changed the way I plan my makeup looks. There is nothing more flattering than a pop of metallic cream shadow in the center of the lid and inner corners. Metallic liquid lipsticks give you the most glam lips without going into the glitter territory....ugh I love.
On to highlighters...what can I really say? They make you glow in any spot that you desire. The good ones can make your innerlight shine out of your face a like a romantic dream! I am just a little passionate...

THE FUTURE: All caps just to be dramatic. The next few months I will be teetering away! Tommy and I just recently adopted two little furry angel kittens Comet and Nova. They are too adorable for words. Also we just moved 3 weeks ago! So, of course I am still unpacking and procrastinating like whoa. Between all this is my herbalife diet. I haven't really spoken about it because I like to diet in private haha. It has been successful for me so far so I plan on really giving it all I got again before the holidays. Most importantly, I will be dedicating the time into my beauty blogging, instagramming and YouTube again. I have a fresh take on things and am excited to share this journey with all of you!
Thanks for reading!
xoxo Clo
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