Current Trends I am LOVING

I wanted to do a post about some trends I am absolutely, positively loving right now!  Most of the trends I am going to talk about I do use in my day-to-day life, so they are trends you can actually implement into your own fashion and style!

I will start with make-up : )

WINGED LINER


I have been LOVING winged eyeliner.  I pretty much wear some sort of winged liner everyday.  If you want to try this out, I would recommend using a liquid eyeliner instead of a pencil liner.  Liquid liner gives a more intense glossy look.  I will say, while I love a good winged liner, if not applied correctly, it can result with bad results.  I like the liner to look very smooth and connected to the lids with straight lines.  I will put examples below of what, in my opinion, is a good winged liner!  I enjoy this trend for several reasons:

1. I feel it really gives the illusion of a wider, larger eye.  It elongates the outline of your overall eye     shape.  I think it is a flattering look, and it is something new and fun to add to your make-up routine.
2. You can make the wing different sizes.  Whether the size of the liner wing is dependent upon your mood or the event, you can always dictate the look according to what you want.  Being able to control the size and drama of the wing also allows you to change up your makeup look.  I wear a smaller, less dramatic wing for an everyday look, and I do a more dramatic, thicker, and intense wing for a nighttime or special occasion look.
3. YOU CAN ADD GLITTER!.......enough said.
4. It is a simple, inexpensive, fun way to really make YOUR make-up stand out.  

Example of a thinner, natural look:

Example of a more dramatic, thicker, more extended look:

I did a little research and this trend became extremely popular in the '50's and '60's, specifically the Marilyn Monroe era.  It has gone in and out of trend from then to today, but now in 2012, it has blown up to be a huge make-up and fashion trend.

HOT PINK LIPS

I love the trend of bold, statement lip color.  I love the berry/red lip trend right now, but for some reason, I do not feel I can pull that look off as much.  I wish I could because I love it, and I have worn it before, but right now I am loving bright pink lips.  My favorite pink lip is by Rimmel London in Pink Blush (pictured to the right).

I have been wearing this a lot!  I am going to try to break myself into the bold red and berry lips, so we shall see how that goes!


Neutral Eye

Is this really a trend?? I do not think so; however, I feel it is extremely popular right now, more so than in the past.  This may be in part due to the bold lip trend, so people wear a neutral eye to keep the focus on the lips.  I am obsessed with a neutral eye.  I wear it everyday.  I have become surprised on how you can drastically change up a neutral eye to make it look different.  These are my favorite products to use to achieve a neutral eye look!

Wet N Wild Walking On Eggshells 3 color palette
Price: $2.99

My tutorial on Youtube for this palette!
 http://www.youtube.com/user/kenlynjogordon?feature=mhee#p/u/13/CHOk56Ht4RE







Elf Natural Eye 12 color palette
Price: $5

My tutorial on Youtube for this palette!
http://www.youtube.com/user/kenlynjogordon?feature=mhee#p/u/3/S7QVEWcvrNA


Urban Decay Naked Palette
Price: $48

BRIGHT BLAZERS


I have been loving colored blazers this season, and I think I will continue wearing them through spring as well!  They can really create life in a dull or neutral outfit.  I love them both with other bright colors and over a neutral color.  I recently purchased a new red blazer and a hot pink blazer which I show in my clothing haul at
http://www.youtube.com/user/kenlynjogordon?feature=mhee#p/u/0/2ZwNnX6Pkuo

OTHER TRENDS I LOVE AND WORTH MENTIONING:

Structured Shoulders

Statement Necklaces

Nude Pumps

Neutral/White Nail

I hope you all enjoyed this!  If you are loving any trends right now, comment and let me know what you are loving in fashion : )