Tuesday, November 24, 2009

So...Why does it seem like everyone hates Lady Gaga?


I was watching Youtube videos (like I often do lol) and came across the new "Video Phone, Remix" music video which stars of course Beyonce and Lady Gaga. I watched it and was a tad bit confused but all in all it wasn't a horrible video. I really liked many of the makeup looks Miss Bey sported and hair. Well after watching the video I scrolled down to see what my fellow Youtuber thought of the video and I all saw was negative comments about Lady Gaga. Now we all know Youtube is not the most forgiving environment and some pretty nasty things are said seeming "just 'cause" but dang it was pretty harsh. Many of the comments included, "Lady Gaga sucks", "Beyonce should have never collaborated with that skank" and of course "She's a man right?".

I am just taken aback by the obvious disdain for this girl. I mean she hasn't been around that long and already she has "anti-Gaga" websites and Facebook groups. I will honestly say I like her. I think her music style is unique and she can actually sing. Even though her fashion style is WAY over the top I like it. I like the fact that she is comfortable in her own skin to wear things out of the norm. No you will definitely not catch Shannon in a bubble dress or Kermit the Frog poncho but I say "go on girl!!!" The whole thing about her looking like a man is just crazy to me I must say. I can name at least 10 celebrities that I could swear off took a trip East as John and came back Joanna. I mean Lady Gaga is not super gorgeous in my opinion but she looks alright and definitely not like a man. She just looks like a regular girl who is made up for the cameras. Her makeup is insane though and who ever her makeup artist is I bow at their feet! Her looks may look strange just out on the street but I guarantee if she was walking a Valentino or Dior catwalk she would be considered FIERCE!!

Lady Gaga is different and I guess that's why people don't like her. But I am sure for every hater there are at least two fans that support her and really like her. I am a fan and think she's changing the face of music and once again letting people know it is OK to be different.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween FOTD

I decided to semi dress up for Halloween for the first time since middle school. I went trick or treating with my friend and her family. She has three boys ages 4, 2 and 1 so needless to say we had a lot of fun. This is the Halloween look I came up with. When I started the look I didn't know what I was going to be but after I was done I asked my mom what I looked like and she said a flapper so there you go lol!


Face:

MUFE HD 175

MAC MSF Dark

La Femme Fuchsia

La Femme Flamingo

MAC MSF Blonde

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk

MUFE 92

La Femme Black

CS Neutral Palette

Jolly Clear Lip Gloss

Wet 'n Wild Glitter Fantasy

Ben Nye Cake Liner

Maybelline Colossal Volume Express

Hot Topic Lashes

Lips:

MAC Prep + Prime Lip

Wet 'n Wild Lipstick 913B

Lancome Color Fever Gloss Flushed

Friday, October 30, 2009

Welcome to my Blog

Hi everyone! Welcome to the randomness that is my life. After being a follower of a few blogs and enjoying the things I have learned and experienced from them I have decided to try my hand a blogging. My name is Shannon and I have serveral interests that I hope I can share with others through this blog. To give you all a sense of what this blog will be about I will tell you about some of the things I am most interested and a little about me.

First my biggest passion is music. I feel like my life has a soundtrack! Music can express any emotion and it can fit in anywhere in your life. I like to sing and am hoping to learn to play the guitar one day (we will see how that goes lol).

I also have a new obsession of makeup (yea like everyone else these days). I love being creative with my makeup and learning new techniques. I also like trying new products and tools.

Fashion is something I have an interest in as well, especially plus sized fashion as I am in the big girl club lol. I enjoy finding attractive, on trend and most importantly INEXPENSIVE clothing for women who may not find it easy to find things like myself.

Another love of mine is crafting, most especially beading. I love making jewelry and actually sell it around town at work, fairs and through friends. Other crafting interests me too and I will probably be sharing some craft ideas and projects.

I love animals as well. I have a cat named Diva who is my baby and I think everything she does is entertaining, so be looking forward to hearing about her lol!!

So that is pretty much my randomness. I hope you all enjoy hanging out with me and I look forward joining the blogoshere!!!