Indigo Charlie - Float

If you've been a reader for a while, you are at least somewhat familiar with Indigo Charlie. I interviewed Indigo a while back about her music, and of course asked her to let us in on some beauty secrets and some of her favorite products, and she happily obliged.

 Well,  Indigo is back with a new video. The song is called "Float". In it, the use of black and white imagery with pops of color manages to keep you focused on Indigo and the lyrics of this delightful song. The lip color choices in this video are not the norm, and that is so refreshing. Her skin is flawless and we cannot overlook her luscious locks! Indigo's hair is ALWAYS amazing.

Can we discuss the clothes? Indigo is wearing designs by Alexander Kosztowny, a FIDM alumni. Alexander's pieces are very nice and suit Indigo well. The video is to be considered a fashion film, and Indigo certainly hits the mark with this one. As usual, I'll be looking forward to more music from Indigo in the future. Be sure to check out all of her songs on SoundCloud. "Cool Love" is another favorite of mine from her. Check out the video for "Float" below.




Indigo is currently a fashion student at FIDM and works in the Celebrity VIP Services/PR department at Georgia Armani. She is an independent aritst, who will be shopping her EP later this year. 


Follow Indigo
Twitter: @IndigoC
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IndigoCharlieMusic
Listen To Her Music: Soundcloud.com/Indigo Charlie 



"Float" 
produced by Adrian Trujillo 
directed by Erick Sanchez and David A. Rodriguez of YKMG.



Remember,
~Beauty = Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet Best In Beauty

photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage - 2012

The GRAMMY awards took place last night and let me tell you, there was quite a bit happening on the red carpet! There were some MAJOR misses but, as always, I am going to focus on those who made the mark! 

Taking the award for best beauty look of the night was ADELE, who looked absolutely fabulous, as usual. It's like she can do no beauty wrong. That red lip was everything and the contouring, which appeared to get a little deeper after the red carpet, was just what she needed. Her skin always looks flawless. The red lip helped her keep her look classic. Can we talk about her lashes?!?!? SEXY. I loved her entire beauty look. 

Honorable mentions: Melanie Fiona always has thee best glow of anyone on the red carpet.  Carrie Underwood totally took the cake as far as dresses were concerned. She wears her smokey eye well, every time.Kelly Rowland's artist did an excellent job with her brows. That is how you pull off a strong brow! Lastly, Katy Perry looked like a burst of spring with her fresh hair and makeup.

photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage - 2012

photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images - 2012

photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage - 2012

photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images - 2012

photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage - 2012

 Remember,

~Beauty=Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

♥ XO Valentine's Day Beauty - Just a Few Things ♥ XO

With Valentine's Day just about a week away, I decided to put together my top beauty picks for dates this Valentine's Day. Whether it's brand new love, your husband, your fiance or a budding friendship, most of us girls want to make sure we are super cute for our Valentine's Day dates. Check out these items and consider adding them to your Valentine's Day beauty line up.


Clockwise from the top right: OCC Cosmetics Valentine's Day Box Set $49.95, Ginger & Liz "Put  A Ring On It" nail polish $12, Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Trio $38, Stila Cosmetics "Happiness Pink" Lip Enamel $22, Stila Cosmetics "Love At First Blush" palette $14, Zoya "Carmen" Nail Polish $8, LORAC blush in "Pink" $20, M.A.C. "Ruby Woo" lipstick $14.50






Remember,
~Beauty = Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

Smashbox: Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer

Influencer disclosure: I was given a free product or sample because I'm a Klout influencer. I was under no obligation to receive the sample or talk about this company. I get no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.

I was sent a tube of smashbox's latest formulation of their much raved foundation primer. Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer is for those with normal to dry skin. Now, I tend to have combination to oily skin, but since it's winter, I'd figured I'd give it a shot since my skin had recently been on the dry side. My thoughts of the product are that it is an okay product.

The Pros

- Helped my makeup glide on

- Moisturized my skin

The Cons

- The odor! The smell was NOT pleasant at all. That's no bueno over here.

- The product had a little too much moisture for me. Even though it was oil-free, I still ended up shiny at the end of my use which was about 6 hours later. I am not sure I can fault the product completely though, because it DOES say "hydrating" which one can assume means it should be used on skin that normally has issues with being too dry.

I have to note that I love the original formulation and can only say good things about it. I do use the "Light" formula in the summer though to make sure I am not shiny! Overall, if you have dry skin, I'm sure this is a product you might find beneficial.

Remember,

~Beauty = Your Definition

Racquel Simone~

Taylor Swift Lands the Cover of VOGUE

To know me is to know that I LOVE Taylor Swift. I've been to her concert, watched TV specials, and collected memorabilia. As of late, my favorite item would have to be my 2012 Taylor Swift wall calendar. So, imagine the sheer delight I had when I discovered that Taylor would be gracing the latest cover of VOGUE. 


As far as the actual spread goes, (from what I've seen online), her hair in the pictures looks great. The sleek straight look complemented by her long bangs bring a bit of maturation to her look. I like the wardrobe in the spread, but I can't say that I'm convinced she'd wear any of it in her non-editorial life. However, for other celebs who land in VOGUE, I am usually able to picture them wearing and loving the pieces pulled for their shoots.


 This brings me to my question: Should Taylor Swift have gotten a VOGUE cover? I know that she is loved on the music scene, very wealthy and quite talented, but can it be said that she evokes feelings of grandeur when it comes to the type of high-fashion and couture spreads that VOGUE is known for? Or, is VOGUE attempting to welcome in a new demographic of readers? Just a few thoughts. What do you think of Taylor Swift landing a  VOGUE cover?

Photo Credit, Mario Testino for VOGUE via JustJared.com

Photo Credit, Mario Testino for VOGUE 

Remember,
~Beauty = Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

Hair, Makeup & Gowns! The Best From the 2012 Golden Globe Awards

Head on over to my TUMBLR for my picks for Best Dressed, and Best Hair and Makeup! 




Remember,
~Beauty=Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

Viola Davis - Ciritics Choice Awards Acceptance Speech - Inspirational Moment

I know that I usually do a red carpet beauty review the day after an awards show, but today I wanted to show you something a little bit different. The 2012 Critic's Choice Awards were held last night and actress Viola Davis won for Best Actress. Her speech was so touching, and real and true. 


While watching her Critic's Choice Award acceptance speech, I remembered an interview she had done last year for the women's ministry at her church in Los Angeles. It was very insightful and motivating. Even if you are not trying to break into acting, her message of hope, diligence and perseverance in both clips will inspire you. The speech clip is about 5 minutes and the interview with her church is about 24 minutes, but worth it. I have great respect for Viola Davis. Watch the clips below. Be inspired today!


Remember,
~Beauty-Your Definition
Racquel Simone~

TV Shows - Full Episode Video - Reality TV Shows

Viola Davis Interview w/ Holly Wagner from Oasis Church on Vimeo.