::TEXTILES & THREADS:: Alice in Ghettoland (throwback to red)

Hello friends! 

Here's a throwback post to a very redheaded Holly!

Enjoy !! 

xo.

Girl Crush: Holly (not me, LOL)

Hello Friends,

Here's a girl that I think that you guys all need to take notice of! Holly Walker has been one of my favorite vocalist since I came across her on Youtube around 2010. She's got an amazing range, and such a sweet tone to her voice. Get ready for a magical musical journey!!

xo.
Holly Erinn

::Threads and Textiles:: Gold Glitter & Forest Green

Hello Friends, 

So, its not quite officially winter here in Pittsburgh, but we are feeling that chill in the air. I recently bought a new coat, from Walmart of all places! I really like it, its super warm, and so very cute. Just my style. Over the years, I've always gravitated towards greens in my wardrobe. It may be because I am a natural redhead. Anything beyond greens and earth tones makes me look like a box of crayons or completely washes out all of the color in my skin, making me look like a ghost. Green is my shit. 

I also picked up this scarf set at Walmart for $4. Yea, if you just search a little, you can find some very cool stuff there for pretty cheap. And it helps that I get a 20% discount because my father is one of their mechanics. It's a sweet deal. 

I wore this outfit on the day I took my friends' family portraits. They recently had a beautiful baby girl named, Alice. She's so very precious and her big brother, Calvin is seriously my BFF. I love those kids almost as much as I love their parents! The Robinson clan has always been so good to me, so taking their portraits is the very least I can do. I'll be posting more on all that later. 

But, it was cold as shit that day, and thank goodness for this coat and scarf. I doubled up on layers too, with a hand me down sweater, and a concert tee. Jeans for easy moving and comfy shoes for running around after the kids. 

I haven't been feeling the best lately, so doing makeup has been quite the chore. But, I was feeling pretty fancy and broke out some gold. I usually don't play with glitter any more, because I feel like its too flashy for the looks I've been going for. Though, after this day it's totally making me rethink my stand on glitter...especially gold glitter. The christmas season makes me feel fancy, so I think the gold is going to stick around for a few more weeks. Right after Christmas, I'm totally in spring mode. It helps me get threw the shitty Pittsburgh winters. I seriously decorate my house in so many flowers and spring colors to trick my brain into thinking it's warmer outside. I'm crazy, don't judge haha! 

Well that about wraps it up for today. I'll be writing more about the photo shoot from this day. I had a blast and cant wait to share the final results with you guys. Oh! And don't forget, my Etsy shop is up and running-filled with tons of new and VINTAGE pieces. Check it out & use code:  xmas14   for 10% off everything in the shop! 

xo. 

Holly Erinn 

MOTD: Peachy Keen with a Rosy Sheen

Hello Friends!! 

I'm here with a makeup look that I tried the other day. I've been really into neutral looks recently, and it's a pretty rare thing for me to stray from those earthy brown tones. I've noticed that even if I plan on using fun colors, I'll always reach for those earthy colors. That's something I'm working on. But! Today's look....I tried to go a little heavier today, but once photographed...it totally didn't turn out as bold as it looked in the mirror. That's another thing I'm working on. Bold makeups aren't really in my comfort zone, but I see all of these amazing makeup artists on Instagram that do these big, bold looks that really inspire me. So, I'm practicing looks that I hope some how match up. But I know I need more practice...it makes perfect, right?! 

This look was created using a combination of Urban Decay, and NYX Cosmetics eye shadows, NYX mascara and matte lip cream, and Sonia Kashuk cream blush. I've really been stuck on NYX recently, there products are in my budget, and they're always very good quality. I've come to notice over the years that I gravitate towards the "cheaper" end of cosmetics...mostly because I'm poor as hell. Urban Decay is my 'splurge' makeup. I wish I could afford the makeup that those bigger bloggers use, but honestly, you can create something just as nice with a drug store brand! 

I always try and photograph my look with my glasses on as well, because I always wear my glasses for 'real life'. I literally can not see 3 ft in front of me. My glasses are so huge and often hide a lot of my makeup looks once I throw them on. So my makeup test is whether or not I can still look well put together once I put them on. Which brings me back to my point...I need to learn how to do bolder looks. Specifically for this reason. 

As you can see, my comfort zone is a super blown out look. Which is a good look for some, and usually is my go to look for the day to day. With this face, I wanted to do a simple, easy brow to compliment the blown out look of the shadow. I really like to pair my brown tones with some pink or peachy tones. I feel like that combination goes really well with my skin tone. Believe it or not, under that dark mane is a ginger kind...yup I am a red head, if you didn't already know. So, naturally my skin has a bit of a red tint to it. I burn like crazy, and blush far too easily. When I go to apply blush, I have to be very careful because if I'm having a particularly gingery day, I can look like a little holly berry....red as red can be, and it's just not flattering. 

So, my fellow redheads, be careful when applying your blush- it's very easy to over do it! 

Here's a look at the majority of my mess this morning. If you have any questions on a specific product you see here, leave me a comment...let me know! 

And it's that time again, my friends...the holiday shopping season is upon us! Saturday November 29th is Small Business Saturday. Support you local and online creative scene. Every dollar you spend goes directly back to the artist you buy from. When you participate in Small Business Saturday, you can feel good about where you money is going. Every dollar puts food in our children's bellies, keeps lights on in our house, and goes directly back into making more beautiful products for YOU! Be kind this year, shop small and local! Check out my shop for funky, handmade tid-bits that would make perfect Holiday gifts! Happiness Brand will be coming out with all kinds of Christmas and Holiday themed gifts in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for some Holiday Cheer!!! xo. Holly Erinn <3