Spring is on the Horizon!

Ah, spring. The smell of snow melting, trees and plants blossoming - there's really nothing like it! Anyone who knows me, knows that my two favorite seasons are spring and fall. There's something about the feeling of it being cold, then becoming warm in the spring; and of it being warm to becoming cooler in the fall. But there is something about the fresh air in the spring - it's so breathtaking. The sun shines through your window in the morning while the birds are singing, morning dew on the grass, fresh breeze coming through your window, and the sun stays a little longer in the evening - it's just perfect. Not only do I love the feel of spring, but I especially love the clothes you can wear; you can start to wear denim jackets - or no jacket at all, peddle pushers, sweater shirts, flats, tennis shoes, etc. etc. The pastel colors are a favorite of mine - soft pinks, purples, blues, yellows, and greens.

 After this past winter, I've really come to the conclusion that I hate it. Why I love spring and fall is pretty obvious to anyone: it's between warm and cold, which is perfect for me.

{Rita Hayworth is always my Spring fashion inspiration}

Story time: around spring, I visit my cousins in Ohio. It's always so much fun with them - showing us around, going to various retro and vintage shops, or takings us on tour of places our ancestors have been or are. We usually spend Easter together, but it's the tradition that makes me happy. One particular and simple part of visiting my cousins takes place in the morning. My one cousin that I usually stay with has a very modest home, that is absolutely adorable...with a porch and big backyard. My family is Italian so people walk in and out of the home which I love beyond words. But, let me try and have you visualize it: waking up in the morning, with the sweet smell of coffee and rustling around in the kitchen or front area, you get up, get ready. My cousin whom I stay with is always the first up, and once he has his coffee, he'll take his cup, two dogs and sit out on the front porch with the fresh dew on the grass and breeze in the air. Sometimes my cousin will have a boombox sitting outside and he'll play around the stations to find the one he wants. Once I'm up, I get my cup of coffee and join him. We'll talk about anything and everything - it's one of those very simple memories and traditions to me that makes everything perfect in my eyes. I get so excited when visiting my family in Ohio, and can't wait to visit them again soon. 

I'll always love the feeling spring gives me. The fact that spring is official tomorrow, makes me so happy. We've already been having the perfect weather, now for the fun road trips of spring that I enjoy so much! Bring on the beautiful weather!  

Sincerely, Miss. Voodoo.

Outfits of the Day in Weeks.

I haven't been sharing my outfits lately, so here are my latest outfits with details.

This is a quick and comfortable outfit. I just took one of my many James Dean shirts and paired it with black high waisted pants, a vintage white belt, and vintage style cardigan.

Cardigan: Thrift store, maybe paid $4.

Shirt: James Dean Gallery (Fairmount, IN), paid $13 or $15? 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Belt: Bestemor's closet. 

Accessories: All of my jewelry including earrings and bracelets were passed down to me from my Mum. 

Another quick outfit - I was feeling very simple this day and was lusting after Spring to arrive. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $2. 

Dress: Thrift store, $6. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $5. 

Accessories: Jewelry that was given to me for Christmas. 

This was the day of my Grandfather's birthday, and in memory of him, I wanted to go for a "Western" styled outfit since he had a love for Western films. I really loved putting this outfit together. 

Blouse: Thrift store, not sure of the amount I paid. 

Bolero: My Mum's closet, she bought this in the early 1980's when she was living in Calgary. 

Skirt: Thrift store, $6.

Accessories: Again, all jewelry was from my Mum.

James Dean's birthday outfit. Simple, yet still has that 1950's look. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $4. 

Shirt: James Dean Gallery, $14. 

Accessories: My buttons were purchased at the James Dean Gallery and were around $1 - $4. My bracelets are from my Mum, and earrings were given to me by a friend.

Another simple outfit - super comfy. 

Shirt: Received by a friend. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet.

Accessories: Received by friends.

This is probably my favorite look so far this year. I wanted to wear all pink for Valentines Day coming up. It was an amazing early 1960's look that I always try to emulate. I felt like a mixture of early Ann-Margret, Sandra Dee in Gidget, and Elizabeth Montgomery in the early years of Bewitched. 

Shirt: Thrift store, am unsure of the price I paid. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Belt: Thrift store, $2. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $10. 

Accessories: Bracelet and earrings from a friend.  

My second favorite look. I went for more of a red look, the day before Valentine's Day. I wanted to try a black sash, and once I did, I loved how it reminded me of a matador. 

Shirt: Hot Topic, $15. 

Pants: Bestemor's closet. 

Accessories: Received from my Mum. 

This was my Valentine's Day outfit. I wasn't sure if I should wear pink or red, but I decided on this new-to-me dress from the early 60's. I've been dying to wear it, so I thought what better than to wear it for Valentines. 

Dress: Thrift store, $6. 

Cardigan: Thrift store, $2. 

Shoes: Wal-Mart, $5. 

Accessories: Bracelet from Icing, $2. Belt from thrift store, $2. Scarf from thrift store, $1. 

Favorite/Most Used Products

Hello lovelies!
I've had some people in the past ask me what some of the products that I use are. Whether it be products for my face, or for my hair. I'm pretty simple in the aspect of products that I use. Of course, all the products I do in fact use are budget friendly. I get my most used products at places such as Wal-Mart, Target or a drug store. On occasion I treat myself to makeup/skin products from Sephora. I love shopping at Sephora. The great thing about Sephora is that all the brands that I've bought from that store, last me a very long time, so it's worth the money you spend.

When it comes to makeup, I use brands such as NYC, Rimmel, Maybelline, Wet 'n Wild, NYX, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Kat Von D.

Before putting any makeup on, I always wash my face, then apply face moisturizer.
Then, I begin with using a green cover stick to hide any blemishes, the particular one I use is by NYC. Next, I put on my foundation, I use Maybelline FIT ME foundation in the palest color. Then I use Rimmel's liquid concealer perfect match in, again, the palest color, and I just use a little of that to cover up any green patches that the foundation didn't cover up properly, plus I conceal underneath my eyes. Next is the eyebrows. The most important part of my entire makeup routine. I use a dark brown eyebrow pencil to shape my eyebrow, then I use the most amazing invention in makeup history...Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow pomade in Auburn. I apply with an angle brush for eyebrows, and fill in my eyebrows. Once I've perfected my eyebrows, I apply my face powder. I use NYC pressed powder in translucent (the lightest). When I apply my blush, I use two different colors, a beige blush and a lighter pale pink blush. I use the beige blush to contour underneath my cheekbones, and then I use the pale pink to blend it all together and for the apple of my cheekbones. I use Physician's Formula organic wear blush powder. Now for my eyes; I use NYX's Golden Horizon's eye palette. I usually mix up the colors everyday I use it. My eye makeup never looks the same. For eyeliner I use Rimmel's gel eyeliner in the blackest black. I use to use Maybelline's version (both are very good), but I wanted to try something different so I'm trying this brand's right now. I enjoy using gel liner A LOT more than liquid eyeliner. The gel goes on so smoothly, it dries right away and you get a perfect winged line every time. Moving onto my eyelashes, I curl them, then use just any ole mascara that I happen to have. I usually use two different mascara's; right now I'm using Great Lash blackest black by Maybelline, and Rimmel's extra super lash in blackest black. Then comes the fun part: lipstick! I never use the same lipstick everyday (obviously)...I'm always changing it up, and I use various brands and types of lipstick. I obviously love the classic reds, but I also love the dark colors like purple and black.

Because I use so many brands and types of lipstick, I'm going to share with you my favorites.
Number one favorite has got to be Wet 'n Wild's matte lipstick, which you can get at any Wal-Mart. They're only $2, and they're just absolutely amazing. I want to get every single color. I also really love Kat Von D's everlasting liquid lipstick. It's like ABH's new liquid lipstick, and like Lime Crime's liquid lipstick. It goes on like a gloss, and then dries matte. Plus, it lasts all day long, no matter how you use your lips that day. I obviously want to try ABH's version, and of course, Lime Crime is a must have for me.

Here is a visual of the products I use in a picture. I numbered it by how I use them in my day-to-day makeup routine.

Now, as for hair products, I've already covered the majority of hair products and such that I use when setting my hair. If you're interested and have not seen my YouTube tutorials, head on over to my channel.

Sincerely, Miss Voodoo.