Halloween ideas 2012!

Hello people!
As you might or might not know, I live in Denmark and here we don't really celebrate Halloween. Over the course of the past couple of years Halloween has become a bigger and bigger event though under the influence of America. However, the simple thing that Halloween isn't celebrated in Denmark and I'm personally not going to any Halloween events, I thought I'd share some ideas for Halloween looks.

First up we have a pretty classic doll-eye. I do want so say that I don't think this went really well, but hey I tried and that's what counts. Plus, my eyebrows are so friggin' big and bushy I couldn't cover them and I've never worked with latex before so covering them with that didn't work at all! ;)

BUT THIS LOOK! Omg, ME GUSTA! As soon as I had completed this look I simply couldn't stop staring at myself, wishing I was going to a Halloween party just so I'd be able to wear this! (I think this is also kind of a doll look. If I were to wear this I'd pair it with a babydoll dress.)
Note: Both of these look are done off of a picture/inspired of.

Also, this actually wasn't even done for you or for Halloween, I made these looks because I'm going to be doing the makeup for a foto-shoot my friend has arranged and will shoot. I'll be making look number 2 on the model - terribly excited to go on a shoot and do makeup even though it's just a hobby shoot.
What are you going to be wearing for Halloween?

 - Elk

Project Hair: Pre- and post haircut!

HELLO! Are you excited, I sure as bottoms am! Ready for some sexeeeeeeh before and after shots? Here we go.

 (What is my eye doing!?)

Overall, I got some layers going on and just... Stuff to make it look more alive. Now it's easier to volumize it and all the split ends have been cut off. I also got high-lights - LOVE THEM! MAHA, but next time I'll ask for some more, or at least some more vibrant ones.
So, from now on it's my responsibility to not let my hair turn into a haystack again! Follow my hair project on this blog ;)

By the way, I just want to say that it took THREE HOURS!!! and I'm still getting hair-dye out of my ears..
 - Elk

Project Hair: Introduction

Hi guys. Tomorrow at 2:00PM "project hair" will kick off. What is project hair? Well basically it's a born-again project for my hair. As it is, my hair is dry, dull, weird-coloured and just... Blurh
So project hair is my little project to get some life to my locks! Over the past couple of months I've been gathering delicious hair products all to be used from TOMORROW where I'm getting a haircut to set the project off. I'll get it cut, dyed and highlighted. From then on it's my loving care that hopefully will bring a better time on for my hair.

Project hair will include pictures from before and after my haircut, hair-care hauls, hair care routines, hopefully pictures of some hairstyles etc.The project won't last for a certain period of time or posts, just until I feel like my hair-care has become a routine and not something I'm practicing anymore :)

Look forward to it if you like... Hair... Or... Something along those lines, I'm super excited that's for sure!
 - Elk

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Yaaaay! Yesterday, September 22nd, was my 18-year old birthday, yipiiiiiie!

I had a very pleasant day. I went to a chinese restaurant with some of my family and some friends - it was so cozy!

I also got some great gifts, I actually got so many gifts I feel bad! Anyways, I'll do a what-I-got-for-my-birthday post in the very near future. 

SPOILER ALERT, one of these fabulous gifts is a Canon EOS 1100D camera, it's so wonderful I feel like crying! So look forward to very good quality pictures in future posts!

I love you all, Elk..

E.L.F. trying to save money on glue?!

Hey guys. Today I have a mini-complaint/review-ish thing... (Well that's interesting...)
A while ago I bought some make-up from E.L.F. and this is what happened with my Undereye concealer and Highlighter and my Powder Brush only a few times after having used them..

Oh yes.. When I see this picture I have 9gag thoughts, "some people just want to see the world burn" and "you had ONE job" - to friggin' glue these objects together, PROPERLY.
Really it's no big deal at all, I just glued it back up myself and it only took a minute, but I think it's really annoying that I buy a product and they don't even bother to glue it together properly... I really hope that using less glue is E.L.F. strategy to avoid the economical crisis 'cause I really don't think that's gonna work too well..

Oh yeah, and guess what just happened today as well. My big NEW only worn TWICE chandelier earrings from H&M BROKE! I swear I will sue them someday for make such sh*itty breaking jewelry - I'm so pissed!

Have a great day you good-looking person behind that screen!
 - Elk

Makeup: Delicate Metallic

Hey guys, today I have a make-up look for you modeled by my wonderful friend, old and future roomie Oz.
(Again) this was inspired by a picture I found online googling for spring make-up trends.

I love how the gold and pink warm up the grey which usually is a colour I don't like working with.
Very wearable, delicate, cute and metallic. If you want it more wearable, consider getting rid of the dots 'neath the eyes - I just really liked them!

Have a wonderful day - Elk.

Cutest unique earrings for the season!

Hi guys, some time I ago I was browsing on YouTube and I watched an earring collection where she had made her own stamp earrings. I thought to myself, wow, I want to make those as well! Luckily my grandad is a huge stamp collector so he was more than willing to give me some stamps.
Last weekend, with the help from my dad, we crafted them together and they are so cute!

The stamps are from Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.

I think these are so cute and I've been wearing them ever since we made them. I'm gonna give my family and friends a pair.

 - Elk

Tag: How "fake" are you?

First of, I added these - " - around the word fake. Fake is a bad bad word, whether your fake or not depends on your person not whether you've got extensions or surgery or anything like that. I still think the tag is kind of fun, not to determine whether I'm "fake" or not but to go a little deeper into my relation to cosmetics.

Have you ever had cosmetic surgery?
Not purposely. I once broke my nose and they had to fix it, not for cosmetics reasons, more for being-able-to-breathe reasons ;) I do though want to get lasik eye surgery because I wear glasses and with my eye condition can't wear lenses. My eyes have always been my best feature and even though I don't have anything against the look of glasses, I'd prefer not to have them.

Do you use fake lashes?
If I could, I would, but I can't. I've practiced so much and I can't work those darn things ;)

Do you wear a weave or hair extension?
Nope.

Would you consider plastic surgery?
Consider it yes definitely, but actually do it? I don't think so. I don't have the guts, and also I feel like surgery is "the easy way out", it's much more fun working with your "issues".

Could you live without makeup?
Yes I could LIVE, I'd still breathe, eat, sleep etc. But it would be sadder. I don't see makeup as some way to get prettified, I see my face as a canvas and my makeup as my paint. I used to paint alot when I was younger, and now I've just switched to makeup and nails.

Do you dye your hair?
Yes I do, very very much. I guess, it's kind of the same as doing face art, I like to dye my hair as kind of.. Hair-art I guess ;) I just love to have my hair a bright and happy, unconventional colour. My natural hair-colour is ash-blonde, and I love the blonde look on others, but on myself I think it looks a little bland.

So this is me, back in the day. It also happens to be my natural hair-colour, ashy blonde.

The last time I was "blonde". It was because everytime  I had dyed my hair red, it has gone darker and darker and then dying it the dark purple I chose to bleach it so that I could dye it bright red again. It turned out orange, sad because I was excited to see how platinum blonde would look like on me ;)

Purple.. Why? Because I can. It was so rad, seriously considering to dye it purple again, just a little too dark in my opinion.

Generally I have all different versions of washed out red. Red just won't stay on my hair, always turns out rust-red. 

This is from today, and yesterday I dyed my hair so this is exactly as I'd like it to look - all the time. It just doesn't.

Do you use a sunbed?
WAAAAAH NO! I'm born pale, always have been pale, always will be pale and will die pale. If I as much show my face to the sun for three seconds I get sunburned, not TANNED but BURNED! Also I have this (ir)rational fear of skin cancer...

Do you use selftanners?
WAAAAAH no! I'm born pale, alwa.... - You know the deal. I DO, have to admit, sometimes help my forearms a little on the sometimes with my Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moistureizer in fair to medium because my forearms seem to be the only thing on my body that can tan.

Do you have tattoos?
Nope, but I'm definitely getting one. What of? No idea yet, but my mind is set on it! In Denmark you have to be eighteen to get a tattoo and I see all my friends turning eighteen rushing out to get tattoos and that makes me slow down, I don't want to like anyone else and just do it because I can or to rebel, I want to do it because I genuinely WANT that image printed on my body forever.
One thing that I am pretty certain of getting tattooed (when the time comes) is the names of my future children.

In conclusion I just want to say that I don't think anybody who has tattoos or extension or use tanning bed, get plastic surgery etc is fake. I believe that "fake" people are people who try to disguise their true personalities, not their looks.

 - Elk

Notice about my pictures

Hey guys, just wanted quickly to say that my camera is really old, like way old. It's about 7 - 8 years old and due to that fact, it's not the best on picking up colours. That's why my red/pink always is off, my bright colours doesn't appear that bright and my darks don't seem so dark.

I'm working on getting a new camera, but I have to make some money before I can go out and make a purchase. I also want to make sure I'm getting the best of all cameras for the price, so bear with me.

 - Elk

I like! NINE

Hi guys, do you know the movie Nine? I'm not too keen on it as a whole but I still do enjoy it. These two songs I especially like!

 

They make me sing and dance and feel like I'm hot like Fergie and a dancer like Kate Hudson ;)

Ciao!
 - Elk

A warning about jewelries from H&M

Hi guys, I just wanted to warn you a little about jewelry from H&M. Even though it's beautiful and very nicely priced, it breaks somewhat easily. Two of my fingerrings have broken, one I didn't even get to wear, it broke when I tried it. One stud earring I bought, I also didn't get to wear, it also broke when I tried it. A bracelet, broke in a few days and when I fixed it just broke another place. I think I had it for about a week. And now, my beloved white chocolate ring. :(

So I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy jewelry from H&M, just be sure to pick a piece that looks less likely to break and be prepared if it does.

And before someone comments and say that I can just glue this back together, I do realize that but I still think it's very very annoying!

- Elk

My favorite toothpaste!

.. and it's my favorite, for one reason only! (Except the fact that it cleans my teeth of course..)

SPIDERMAN TOOTHPASTE!! Spiderman is my favorite superhero, so imagine my face when I saw this fantastic toothpaste! Unfortunately, I've used it all up :(

I need to get some more! Remember, never loose you childishness!

- Elk

Tag: 100 questions no one asks

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Well. Here's the deal, American and European closets are different. European closets are more like one big cabinet, and besides here at school my closet is placed out of my room, in the hallway - and I always have it closed.
2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

Yes!
3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Again, European versus American, our.. Sheets are a little different but I guess.. Out
4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

No.
5:Do you like to use post-it notes?

Kind of.
6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

No because I rarely cut out coupons.
7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

A big bear.. Sounds cooler o.O
8:Do you have freckles?

Yes some, but being the cross between my not-at-all freckled mom and my you-can't-see-my-skin-due-to-freckles-everywhere father, I have that irritating mix of just some facial freckles which bothers me because - I THINK FRECKLES ARE SOOO CUTE!
9:Do you always smile for pictures?

Nooo!
10:What is your biggest pet peeve?

Rude people. Straight up, honestly I have no idea how hard it can be to be polite to other people, strangers, acquaintances and friends. I love British people, they're so polite and kind!
11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Sometimes.
12:Have you ever peed in the woods?

Yeah probably.
13:What about pooped in the woods?

Yes that too.. Probably ;)
14:Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?

Sometimes, just to be silly and have fun with my friends.
15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?

Nope.
16:How many people have you slept with this week?

Uhm. Odd question, well I don't know. 1, being myself..
17:What size is your bed?

Single person bed.
18:What is your Song of the week?

Hmm. I guess LMFAO's Sexy and I know it, me and my friend Corinne has been singing it all week and wiggling ;)
19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

As long as they still look classy.
20:Do you still watch cartoons?

Only the good ones, I've become more choosy since I was a child but I'm a true Phineas and Ferb addict!
21:Whats your least favorite movie?

Death to the supermodels. So, so bad.
22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

Tricky question. First of all, I don't know, and second of all, if I did I wouldn't tell you - HA HA!
23:What do you drink with dinner?

Waaaater, my favorite drink in the whole world!
24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Sweet&sour sauce.
25:What is your favorite food?

I don't have ONE favorite food, because there are so many delicious foods and so many different categories. I love a pizza, or some lovely greasy chinese, but I also enjoy lovely creamed spinach, raw food etc.
26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Under the Toscan sun. This is like the 6th time it's going this week...
27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?

Hmm.. I don't remember exactly who, I'm a very kissy person I guess. Friendly cheek kisses etc. Either Oz, Corinne or Mark.. I don't remember ;)
28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

Oh yes, for two afternoons.. Wasn't really my thing..
29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

Depends on so many things. Porn, no, but for a cause. Anti-fur or some other cause I support. Yes, maybe.
30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

Last time I sent a birthday card I guess..

31:Can you change the oil on a car?

Nope.
32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Nope, because I don't have a license. And in Denmark, and I think most parts, if not all, of Europe you have to be 18 to get a license and I'm 17 so I've never really had the chance ;)
33:Ever ran out of gas?

Never had the chance.
34:Favorite kind of sandwich?

Something delicious with cream-cheese and salmon.
35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Fried eggs and some delicious tomato or spinach.
36:What is your usual bedtime?

23' ish.
37:Are you lazy?

Yes :D
38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

In Denmark we don't really have Halloween like in the U.S. but we have someting else which is held in February and isn't scary-themed. I'd dress up like Snowhite, Pippi (google her), uhmm, super hero me and once I got older I dressed up as nothing just carrying my dad's awesome camera and said I was a paparazzi just so I could take a million pictures of people.
39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?

Uhmm.. I think dog, but I'm not sure..
40:How many languages can you speak?

Fluent danish (quite obviously), fluent english, kind of german and learning spanish.
41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Nope.

42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Not sure what lincoln logs are but, hello legos!
43:Are you stubborn?

A little.
44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman?

I have no idea. I don't even like talkshows and I've never seen neither of these two.
45:Ever watch soap operas?

Yeah.
46:Are you afraid of heights?

Meheheee, YES!
47:Do you sing in the car?

Nah, since I don't have a license or car myself but when I'm driving with my friend we dance and sing in the car.
48:Do you sing in the shower?

I did before I went to boarding school, didn't want my roomie to (figure out) think I was crazy...
49:Do you dance in the car?

Answer above.
50:Ever used a gun?

Noo.
51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

Start of this school year.
52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?

Yes and I really dislike them! I also dislike Glee, very much!
53:Is Christmas stressful?

Nah, not in my opinion. I'm very hard to stress.
54:Ever eat a pierogi?

No I've never that but it looks good.
55:Favorite type of fruit pie?

Mmm, my mama's super-special delicious apple pie!
56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Ballerina, psychologist (as I still do).
57:Do you believe in ghosts?

Yes!
58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

Yes. Creepy!
59:Take a vitamin daily?

Magnesium and fish oil tablets.
60:Wear slippers?

Cute slipper booties :D see them in my Stockholm haul.
61:Wear a bath robe?

Nope.
62:What do you wear to bed?

Just and old T-shirt and underwear.
63:First concert?

Can't remember o.O
64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

Only ever been to Target, and it was awesome :D
65:Nike or Adidas?

None!
66:Cheetos Or Fritos?

Dunno..
67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

Mmm. Sunflower seeds :D
68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

Nope.
69:Ever take dance lessons?

Does zumba count? ;)
70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

Probably something with computers xD
71:Can you curl your tongue?

Yeah baby!
72:Ever won a spelling bee?

Never been to one, but would probably win ;)
73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

YES!!
74:Own any record albums?

Nope, but my dad does.
75:Own a record player?

Dad does :3
76:Regularly burn incense?

Nope, but scented candles.
77:Ever been in love?

Mhmm ;)
78:Who would you like to see in concert?

Aaargh lady GaGa, or D-A-D again.

79:What was the last concert you saw?

D-A-D I guess. I almost never go to concerts.
80:Hot tea or cold tea?

Hoooot!
81:Tea or coffee?

Tea.
82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?

Have no idea what snickerdoodles are...
83:Can you swim well?

Not super fast but I try to stay alive ;)
84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Yes.
85:Are you patient?

Sometimes.
86:DJ or band, at a wedding?

I don't know. I don't plan on getting married in the nearest future.
87:Ever won a contest?

Yeah, some random ones.
88:Ever have plastic surgery?

Nope.
89:Which are better black or green olives?

None, I don't like olives!
90:Can you knit or crochet?

Both.
91:Best room for a fireplace?

Living room.
92:Do you want to get married?

Yeah.
93:If married, how long have you been married?

I'm not o.O
94:Who was your HS crush?

Assuming HS means High School. A guy ;)
95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

No!
96:Do you have kids?

No.
97:Do you want kids?

Yes!
98:Whats your favorite color?

Green.
99:Do you miss anyone right now?

Yeah, all kinds of lovely people :)

So.. I don't know where the 100th question has gone but, hoped you liked it.

- Elk