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Ask me anything   Lauren; Single; living/working in my hometown of Baltimore, MD; going for my Master's degree in Computer Science; loves shoes, art, quotes, flashiness, being rude and getting S#!+ done.

This is also the lighter side of Broke, Black and Crazy; my new personal blog.

twitter.com/lpsness:

    Me at work with my Mac Mineralize Rich lipstick in “Lady at Play.” Since it’s Friday, I’m going bold (at least with my lips).
#friday #maccosmetics #ladyatplaylipstick #boldlips #corallips #lipstick #mineralize #macmineralize #chickswithseptumrings #worklook

    Me at work with my Mac Mineralize Rich lipstick in “Lady at Play.” Since it’s Friday, I’m going bold (at least with my lips).
    #friday #maccosmetics #ladyatplaylipstick #boldlips #corallips #lipstick #mineralize #macmineralize #chickswithseptumrings #worklook

    — 1 day ago
    #worklook  #lipstick  #mineralize  #friday  #macmineralize  #boldlips  #corallips  #ladyatplaylipstick  #chickswithseptumrings  #maccosmetics 
    Just discovered this today at @starbucks. Delicious!! #starbucks #juice #humpday

    Just discovered this today at @starbucks. Delicious!! #starbucks #juice #humpday

    — 3 days ago
    #juice  #starbucks  #humpday 
    sephora:

THE TIP-OFF: ROCK STAR BLACK LIQUID LINER
A Brief History of Rock ’n’ Roll with ARDENCY INN PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner.
ARDENCY INN’s new PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner—a long-lasting carbon-black liquid liner pen exclusive to Sephora—was inspired by the coolest girls of all: punk rock stars. “ARDENCY INN was created out of our passion for makeup artistry and love for music,” says cofounder Gilles Kortzagadarian. “We are inspired by women in music, their creative talent and individual style, and the free spirit of the downtown New York music scene. Our mission is to put the power of makeup artistry in the hands of not only recording artists, but also every woman whether on or off stage.” In honor of the edgy, easy-to-apply liner, we present our favorite rock star–worthy liner looks from decades past with tips from ARDENCY INN’s director of artistry and education, James Vincent. RENEE TRILIVAS
’50S: FELINE FLICK Fifties crooners stuck to ladylike cat eyeliner with precise, clean edges.  Tip: “This is the most wearable look,” says Vincent. “It’s also really easy if you know how to place it.” He recommends using the curve of your lower lash line as a guide for the winged-out edge and not extending it past the outer corner of your brow.
’60S: GRAPHIC MOD Songstresses in the sixties etched tight curves along the lash line with an extra dose of black in the sockets for a sculpted effect. Tip: To make this liner look less theatrical, Vincent advises “packing on the product in a way that feels dimensional and more modern.” Focus on a soft line at the lashes, add mascara to the roots, and build the intensity by layering on different formulas of liner for a multi-dimensional look.
’70S: BAD GIRL BLACKOUT Seventies punk rockers rimmed their top and bottom lash lines with pure black kohl for a tough, smoldering gaze. Tip: “Make sure you rim the top and bottom lash lines with a quick-dry liner like ours, so it doesn’t transfer onto your skin and smudge,” Vincent says. “It looks sexy and sensual—and it lasts all day.”
’80S: TRUE COLORS Pop stars in the eighties added vivid candy-colored shades to their black-rimmed eyes for a playful pop of color. Tip: Vincent recommends drawing a thin stripe of black liner on the lash line and adding colored liner directly above it to define the eye while making a statement.
’90S: SLEPT-IN GRUNGE Nineties rockers haphazardly applied black liner on the waterline for a diffused, devil-may-care appearance. Tip: “Liquid liner adds dimension—it’s actually very flattering.” For a last-night’s-makeup look, Vincent uses water-resistant liquid liner on the waterline, then diffuses the color with a smudging brush.
’00S: EXAGGERATED WING Singers of the 2000s sketched bold masses of creamy, winged-out liner for an extreme lifted effect.  Tip: “Women usually approach something this bold with a bit of trepidation,” Vincent says. To create a “mistake-free” exaggerated look, Vincent recommends drawing on your desired shape with a stiff angled liner brush dipped in taupe shadow. “Trace the line in one swipe and just fill it in!”
TODAY: FUTURISTIC FLIP Musicians today are experimenting with striking architectural lines to frame the eyes with subtle nods to the greats of the past. Tip: “For more complicated and graphic looks, you can create your own template to make each eye look uniform,” Vincent says. Using paper or plastic, cut out the shape and size you want and use it as a stencil on each eye. “It speeds up the process and you’re less likely make a mistake.”
SHOP ARDENCY INN PUNKER WORLD’S BADDEST EYELINER ▸

    sephora:

    THE TIP-OFF: ROCK STAR BLACK LIQUID LINER

    A Brief History of Rock ’n’ Roll with ARDENCY INN PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner.

    ARDENCY INN’s new PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner—a long-lasting carbon-black liquid liner pen exclusive to Sephora—was inspired by the coolest girls of all: punk rock stars. “ARDENCY INN was created out of our passion for makeup artistry and love for music,” says cofounder Gilles Kortzagadarian. “We are inspired by women in music, their creative talent and individual style, and the free spirit of the downtown New York music scene. Our mission is to put the power of makeup artistry in the hands of not only recording artists, but also every woman whether on or off stage.” In honor of the edgy, easy-to-apply liner, we present our favorite rock star–worthy liner looks from decades past with tips from ARDENCY INN’s director of artistry and education, James Vincent. RENEE TRILIVAS

    ’50S: FELINE FLICK
    Fifties crooners stuck to ladylike cat eyeliner with precise, clean edges. 
    Tip: “This is the most wearable look,” says Vincent. “It’s also really easy if you know how to place it.” He recommends using the curve of your lower lash line as a guide for the winged-out edge and not extending it past the outer corner of your brow.

    ’60S: GRAPHIC MOD
    Songstresses in the sixties etched tight curves along the lash line with an extra dose of black in the sockets for a sculpted effect.
    Tip: To make this liner look less theatrical, Vincent advises “packing on the product in a way that feels dimensional and more modern.” Focus on a soft line at the lashes, add mascara to the roots, and build the intensity by layering on different formulas of liner for a multi-dimensional look.

    ’70S: BAD GIRL BLACKOUT
    Seventies punk rockers rimmed their top and bottom lash lines with pure black kohl for a tough, smoldering gaze.
    Tip: “Make sure you rim the top and bottom lash lines with a quick-dry liner like ours, so it doesn’t transfer onto your skin and smudge,” Vincent says. “It looks sexy and sensual—and it lasts all day.”

    ’80S: TRUE COLORS
    Pop stars in the eighties added vivid candy-colored shades to their black-rimmed eyes for a playful pop of color.
    Tip: Vincent recommends drawing a thin stripe of black liner on the lash line and adding colored liner directly above it to define the eye while making a statement.

    ’90S: SLEPT-IN GRUNGE
    Nineties rockers haphazardly applied black liner on the waterline for a diffused, devil-may-care appearance.
    Tip: “Liquid liner adds dimension—it’s actually very flattering.” For a last-night’s-makeup look, Vincent uses water-resistant liquid liner on the waterline, then diffuses the color with a smudging brush.

    ’00S: EXAGGERATED WING
    Singers of the 2000s sketched bold masses of creamy, winged-out liner for an extreme lifted effect. 
    Tip: “Women usually approach something this bold with a bit of trepidation,” Vincent says. To create a “mistake-free” exaggerated look, Vincent recommends drawing on your desired shape with a stiff angled liner brush dipped in taupe shadow. “Trace the line in one swipe and just fill it in!”

    TODAY: FUTURISTIC FLIP
    Musicians today are experimenting with striking architectural lines to frame the eyes with subtle nods to the greats of the past.
    Tip: “For more complicated and graphic looks, you can create your own template to make each eye look uniform,” Vincent says. Using paper or plastic, cut out the shape and size you want and use it as a stencil on each eye. “It speeds up the process and you’re less likely make a mistake.”

    SHOP ARDENCY INN PUNKER WORLD’S BADDEST EYELINER ▸

    (via morbidfashion)

    — 4 days ago with 1242 notes
    #beauty 
    Monday work look. I got all dressed up for nothing & I’m pissed. #ihatemondays #worklook #morning #mondaymorning #selfie #curls #sideview

    Monday work look. I got all dressed up for nothing & I’m pissed. #ihatemondays #worklook #morning #mondaymorning #selfie #curls #sideview

    — 5 days ago
    #ihatemondays  #worklook  #mondaymorning  #selfie  #curls  #sideview  #morning 
    My makeup look sans @urbandecaycosmetics eyeshadow primer.
CoverGirl Queen Collection 3-in-1 Flawless foundation in Q815-brulee; UD eye pencil in demolition (mini); @sephora microsmooth eyeshadow trio in sunset (I only used the middle shade); Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Berry (mini); lorac multiplex 3d lashes mascara in black; and NYX lipstick in shiva.

The blush, eye pencil, mascara, and lipstick are part of my @hautelook spring makeup sampler I purchased recently. Other stuff I have had a while.
#covergirlcosmetics #urbandecay #lorac #laurageller #nyxcosmetics #sephora #lipstick #makeup #makeupjunkie #makeupmafia #ilovemakeup #behindthelook #worklook

    My makeup look sans @urbandecaycosmetics eyeshadow primer.
    CoverGirl Queen Collection 3-in-1 Flawless foundation in Q815-brulee; UD eye pencil in demolition (mini); @sephora microsmooth eyeshadow trio in sunset (I only used the middle shade); Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Berry (mini); lorac multiplex 3d lashes mascara in black; and NYX lipstick in shiva.

    The blush, eye pencil, mascara, and lipstick are part of my @hautelook spring makeup sampler I purchased recently. Other stuff I have had a while.
    #covergirlcosmetics #urbandecay #lorac #laurageller #nyxcosmetics #sephora #lipstick #makeup #makeupjunkie #makeupmafia #ilovemakeup #behindthelook #worklook

    — 1 week ago
    #behindthelook  #makeupmafia  #makeup  #urbandecay  #lipstick  #makeupjunkie  #nyxcosmetics  #worklook  #lorac  #sephora  #ilovemakeup  #covergirlcosmetics  #laurageller 
    Friday makeup look and a new plaid shirt from @oldnavy. Notice the lips coordinate with the plaid.  Picture edited with #fxphotostudio #makeup #friday #plaidshirt #nofilter #worklook #fuschialips #nyxcosmetics #lorac #covergirlcosmetics #sephora #laurageller #urbandecay #boldlips

    Friday makeup look and a new plaid shirt from @oldnavy. Notice the lips coordinate with the plaid. Picture edited with #fxphotostudio #makeup #friday #plaidshirt #nofilter #worklook #fuschialips #nyxcosmetics #lorac #covergirlcosmetics #sephora #laurageller #urbandecay #boldlips

    — 1 week ago
    #plaidshirt  #fxphotostudio  #worklook  #friday  #fuschialips  #covergirlcosmetics  #makeup  #lorac  #boldlips  #nyxcosmetics  #sephora  #urbandecay  #nofilter  #laurageller 
    flozac:

the principal at my school made an announcement yesterday that the girls need to start covering up and then i found this in the hallway

    flozac:

    the principal at my school made an announcement yesterday that the girls need to start covering up and then i found this in the hallway

    (via vampishly)

    — 1 week ago with 195287 notes
    lomographicsociety:

Hasselblad to Cease Production of 503CW Model
It’s another sad time in the film photography world as Hasselblad announced last week that it will cease the production of its distinct 503CW model.

    lomographicsociety:

    Hasselblad to Cease Production of 503CW Model

    It’s another sad time in the film photography world as Hasselblad announced last week that it will cease the production of its distinct 503CW model.

    — 1 week ago with 252 notes
    #cameras  #medium format  #filmcameras 
    eatsleepdraw:

Fox Skateboard by Matthew Paris
Acrylic + Pyrography 

    eatsleepdraw:

    Fox Skateboard by Matthew Paris

    Acrylic + Pyrography 

    — 1 week ago with 2410 notes
    lomographicsociety:

Never Miss a Moment: Take Your Camera Everywhere You Go!
There’s a reason why we Lomographers live by the Golden Rule which says, “Take your camera everywhere you go.” We never want to miss a picture-perfect moment, right?

    lomographicsociety:

    Never Miss a Moment: Take Your Camera Everywhere You Go!

    There’s a reason why we Lomographers live by the Golden Rule which says, “Take your camera everywhere you go.” We never want to miss a picture-perfect moment, right?

    — 1 week ago with 96 notes
    releasings:

Yes, everyone deserves the right to be happy <3

    releasings:

    Yes, everyone deserves the right to be happy <3

    (via uglyfaceofbeauty)

    — 1 week ago with 451983 notes
    Work look and a peek of my tattoo healed. I&#8217;ll list the products used later. #morning #blackchickswithtattoos #tattoogirls #makeup #worklook #girlswithseptumrings #humpday

    Work look and a peek of my tattoo healed. I’ll list the products used later. #morning #blackchickswithtattoos #tattoogirls #makeup #worklook #girlswithseptumrings #humpday

    — 1 week ago with 1 note
    #worklook  #makeup  #morning  #blackchickswithtattoos  #tattoogirls  #girlswithseptumrings  #humpday 
    Pay day lunch: Chang&#8217;s Chicken Noodle Soup @pfchangs. #lunch #chickensoup #pfchangs #towsontowncenter #payday #towson  (at P.F. Chang&#8217;s)

    Pay day lunch: Chang’s Chicken Noodle Soup @pfchangs. #lunch #chickensoup #pfchangs #towsontowncenter #payday #towson (at P.F. Chang’s)

    — 2 weeks ago
    #towsontowncenter  #towson  #chickensoup  #lunch  #payday  #pfchangs 
    After a crappy luncheon and sucky work day on Secretaries&#8217; Day, @towsontowncenter hooked me up with this to cheer me up!! Thanks @towsontowncenter for my sweet treat!👍👍😎😊 
#towsontowncenter #administrativeassistantsday #worksucks #sweettreat #shopping #towson #mall #thankyou

    After a crappy luncheon and sucky work day on Secretaries’ Day, @towsontowncenter hooked me up with this to cheer me up!! Thanks @towsontowncenter for my sweet treat!👍👍😎😊
    #towsontowncenter #administrativeassistantsday #worksucks #sweettreat #shopping #towson #mall #thankyou

    — 3 weeks ago
    #towsontowncenter  #towson  #sweettreat  #administrativeassistantsday  #thankyou  #mall  #worksucks  #shopping