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Moody Makeup

10/28/2014

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I’ve possessed a very real love for makeup artistry my entire life. It’s in my bones, for my family’s been rooted in the cosmetic industry since we took our first steps off the boat at Ellis Island.

In my early 20s, I attended the Make-up Designory (the self-proclaimed Harvard of makeup schools) in SoHo, Manhattan. I’ve painted faces in London, New York and Los Angeles. Each morning, I look forward to climbing out of bed and experimenting with the diverse array of textures and colors that reside within the confines of my massive leather-bound makeup case.

I associate a new lip color with an important life change. After a traumatic breakup, I always head straight to the M.A.C. counter and treat myself to a bold statement lipstick, and as soon as that powerful, fresh color touches my lips, I immediately feel like a brand new woman — a refreshed and empowered version of myself.


Makeup gives us the ability to transform in an awesome, temporary way (unlike the permanence of dramatic haircut). As humans, we’re complex and multi-faceted creatures. We feel so very different on different days, so why should we look the same every day? Makeup is an emotional craft. I’ve had women cry (I swear I’m not embellishing) after seeing themselves for the first time in red lipstick.

It’s hard to explain how empowering it is to unapologetically own a new look — to allow makeup to bring out a hidden trait of your unique personality. It’s powerful to channel all the different parts of yourself, and makeup gives you the ability to do that. I encourage you to play, play play with makeup, regardless of your age or gender.


Use makeup as a creative outlet; mix lipsticks together, get your hands dirty, experiment with colorful, shimmering eye shadows and luscious creams. Forget the “rules.” If you feel fabulous, rock it. Don’t be afraid of all the awesomely wonderful parts of yourself. And remember: if you decide you no longer like the makeup on your face, you can always sneak off to the bathroom and wash it off. Your natural beauty will always be there.

Products used in this tutorial:

  • Freckles: Lancome Le Crayon-Black Coffee (Topshop is coming out with actual freckle pencils, which I’m dying to try).
  • Lips: M.A.C. Matte Lipstick-Diva (a truly intimidating lip color).
  • Highlight: Bare Minerals Radiance-Pure Radiance
Please share with me your favorite products, moody-makeup looks and beauty advice!

XO,
The Silver Factory Girl




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10/22/2014

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Silver Factory Girl: Fabulous whilst Broke

10/5/2014

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Call me a naive little minx, but it has only recently come to my attention that our community connects fabulousness with wealth. Rumors such as this are dangerous and soul-crushing, tempting me to withdraw from this cruel, cold world and instead live my life within a protective Factory Girl bubble. Being fabulous has nothing to do with having a full bank account; in fact, some of the most fresh personalities I know happen to be the most broke. As the late Oscar Wilde once wisely said: “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” (I highly recommend smugly repeating this quote when justifying a reckless purchase)



Okay, so maybe you’re finding yourself in a bit of financial crisis (like me), and you’ve been brainwashed into thinking you must retire your fierce lifestyle in order to make ends meet. I get it — I used to feel the same way! However, this is absolutely NOT the truth. Being fabulous is a quality that comes from deep within, and suppressing this essential part of oneself is just plain unhealthy.

I, Factory Girl, have more than a decade (a lady never reveals her age) under my belt of experience in living a pretty fierce lifestyle with a perpetually bleak bank account. I’m here today to help show you how it’s entirely possible to live large and in charge, regardless of your economic situation. My intentions are pure and for the greater good of society, for I’ve grown weary of seeing so many electric people blow their fuse when stuffing down their inner fabulous child.

Remember, money can buy you a lot of things; trips, planes, a plethora of Chanel purses, a house and sometimes a few pretty “friends.” But money can never buy you fabulousness (or class for that matter). Living the fabulous, chic life takes creativity above anything. Which is why I wrangled my favorite broke b*tich in crime, Eduardo Anaya, and made this little video. I’m ready to see all my budgeted brothers and sisters out there living their lives, fully and fiercely!

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The Silver Factory Girl is wildly curious about all things involving love, art, fashion, sex, mistakes and wicked experiences.  Her mission is to empower  creative misfits of all ages and genders.