Lash-O-Rama.....New Product ALERT!

I ADORE fake lashes. If you know me ...you know this. They change my face, its kinda crazy. WAY back in the day when I was dancing professionally in NY.....(NOT stripping)....I wore falsies basically every day. I was performing as an NBA dancer on the court 4/5 times a week in full hair and makeup.  I learned very quickly how to get these suckers on...and how to get them on FAST.  I am late for everything. I was often late back then as well and totally had to throw quite a few pairs on while driving on the Cross Bronx Expressway racing to a game or appearance.  Really safe I know. Needless to say I am damn good at applying falsies now after that Boot Camp.

Nowadays I generally use the strip lashes for performance stuff. You can find them at a beauty supply or even CVS/Walgreens etc in all different sizes and styles.  Once you get the hang of it they are pretty easy peasy BUT it takes a lot of practice for some people. Tweezers help a lot. And patience. AND LET THE GLUE GET TACKY....noone does this. Easiest trick to foolproof lash wearing.

These are my go-to lashes. They are HUGE and only for my on-camera work stuff. Or Halloween. Or Vegas. or a night I am feeling like being extra naughty.

SO the past few years I have been using a lot of the individual lashes. (below)  The teensy ones that usually only makeup artists use on clients because they seem more natural looking. They are TOUGH to get on and take a HELL of a lot of practice. I have almost mastered them now. ALMOST. I often end up with wonky ones that fall off during dinner into my husband's vodka tonic. He just loves that.

Individual Lashes. ie:PAIN in the ass

I recently discovered these new bad boys. Each cluster is essentially a TRIO of indivudals. So not as tough to apply as the smaller ones...and not as false as the big guys. I decided to give em a good old Karlita try! 

First off there are 2 different sizes in the package which is AWESOME> you can put the big ones on the outside corners of the eye and then gradually move shorter towards the inside, like your actual lashes. As you can see I forgot to take a photo pre-use. Sorry. got too excited.

Kiss Ever EZ Lashes
She uses a tweezer to apply the lashes. I start from the outside corners and build inwards. She did not.

I think I paid 4.99 for these at CVS (they had a promotion to get the second box half off.)

The package says the are 3x faster and easier. I wouldn't exactly say that but they are kind of cool especially for people like me who have small eyes. I usually have to cut up strip lashes because they are always way too long and big for me.

SEE......1 trio lash...vs 1 indiv.

I think one of the BEST parts about this packaging is this ingeniuos idea to make the plastic round instead of a long rectangle. You do lose some product BUT its super duper easy to hold while you are busy applying the lashes.

Her hand is cuter than mine

"easy grip"

SO this is how they came out!!!!! It was my birthday night and I was a bit rushed so they aren't perfect but it was a good effort right? I am digging these guys. I actually kept them on for like 2/3 days to get the most bang for my buck and they held out just fine.

Sake and trios....! Happy Birthday to me!

Fudge YOU!!!!!!

This was a hellofa good hair day if I do say so myself!

I don't claim to be a hair stylist or a makeup artist BUT I have had lots of professional careers and hobbies that required me to get DAMN good at beautifying myself. (NBA Dancer, Beauty Queen, TV Host, Unemployed Wifey etc)  An ex-beau who is a NYC hair maestro and a Mom who was a hairdresser in the 70's in London have helped a lot too.

I ADORE a deconstructed glamorous look. Beachy hair here I come!

Beachy hair can go OH SO WRONG...OH SO FAST. Curls too tight, curls too loose, or over spraying can make your desired airy, ethereal, beautiful look go drowning in a sea of crunch and drab.

A friend of mine threw some new products my way so I decided to try them, specifically the Fudge Urban Sea Salt Texturizing Spray.

I was ON board when Bumble and Bumble busted theirs out like 15 years ago. It smelled amazing and did the trick perfectly. IT'S EXPENSIVE though and the salt always clogs the spout and your 28 dollar bottle of free Ocean is useless.

HELLO Fudge Urban. I had no idea who or what you were until this weekend and NOW I have been saved! Hallelujah! LADIES- IT SMELLS LIKE COCONUT and BAD DECISIONS WITH A TAN, HOT, FOREIGN STRANGER ON AN ISLAND VACATION!!!!! 

(Hank the Hunk)

(do not eat it) (you may eat the hunk)

P.S. its a TERRIFIC PRICE> $10.99 at Target. I am SO into that.

Here's me holding the bottle to my head cuz I thought it was cute. In retrospect, not so much.

Way over retouched this one. Eyes are super wonky. Please ignore.

MY TOOLS and PROCESS:

1.  Wash your damn hair.

2.  I use leave in conditioner because my hair is impossible to brush out.

3. MOUSSE. Once again got it as a freebie and wanted to test it so I used the Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry and Vanilla Styling Mousse. It smells like Razzles Candy and again, I want to eat it. It contains heat protectant in it which is great because I was about to hit my mane with a WICKED HOT curling iron. The hold level is 5 which I prefer, just enough- yet not too much. Goldilocks would approve.

(FOCUS the mousse on the ROOTS not the ends. HUGE mistake to put it all over the head/hair. Mousse will only make it crunchy, the point is to hold volume at the greasy scalp as well as the style.)

4 .DRY hair. However you do Gurl. I blow dry the front first with a round brush then randomly hit the back and underneath. I prefer the back and sides not be pin straight = more volume. The front has to be blown straight or its cowlick and frizz central station.

not my photo.

5. Use a curling iron. I like expensive ones. Cheap ones suck and don't ever do the job well and YOU KNOW ME.... I am ALL about saving money. Do not skimp on an iron; you are just wasting money. An iron with a handle is fine like the one on the left. I used the blue phallic one for this do. You wrap the hair around the iron without burning your fingertips. THIS TAKES PRACTICE AND A LOT OF BANDAIDS. Or use the glove that comes with it. These f&*kers get HOT AS HELL. (also don't burn your neck or forehead. I have done both) The price we pay for beauty. $$$$$$$$

SECRET TRICKS!!!! Always wrap the hair going BACK WARDS> NOT TOWARDS YOUR FACE!!!!! Away- towards your ass.

Also....leave the END of the hair uncurled. The bottom, the split ends....save them from the heat and iron. THAT makes a curl less perfect, deconstructed and more natural looking.

Should I do a youtube video on this???> comment please.

Hot tools 1/14 Inch Iron. Blue one is 1 inch, I think.

6. OKAY, now that the hair is curled/waved TIME TO SPRAY with this little bottle of deliciousness.  HOLD IT AWAY from your hair. Spray it from afar. throw your head upside down and mist with the Sea Salt and shake it like a polaroid picture.

WOAAALLLA!!!! OILA???? Walla Walla? Voila!!!! Presto!!!! Here it is!

Now the fruits of my LABOR! Effortless looking beachy waves that took a LOT of effort
(no extensions here).

Wanna buy it???? See Below....and GO FUDGE YOURSELF!!!!!

Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Mousse: $9.69 (Click to by from Target.com)

Close up of the label for ya.

Sea Salt: $10.99 (Click to buy from Target.com)

Obvi, another close up.

W.I.W.L.N. (What I wore last night) just made it up. I'm a genius.

#OOTN #OOTD What I wore last night... As if you care. Black, Denim and Gold was the theme of the evening.  I had to wear a hat because my hair was dirty. Lovely, I know. Decided on which filth disguise to wear and built an outfit around it. Dry shampoo would've been a tad easier.  

#guiseppezanotti black knee high leather wedge boots- #jbrand black jeggings - 

blue denim button down @forever21- 

black #LnA tank- 

kick ass gold necklace #urbanoutfitters @urbanoutfitters - leather Moto jacket #Joie @joie - 

Gold knit beret #Missoni  @shopwasteland  - 

lips @nyxcosmetics Monte Carlo red! 💋 

#fashion #stylist #stylista #datenight 

Layer Your Riches Bishes!!!!

Happy Hump Day! Fashion post for the ladies who like to wear stuff that looks expensive but ain't.

Here is the OUTFIT BREAKDOWN: (all very affordable)

1. White hi-low t shirt with gold zipper back- Fox's Designer Off Price (ONLY my fav store on the planet), Designer is Vintage Havana. I bought this so many years ago I have no idea what I paid but I guarantee is was 30 or less. A simple white t shirt would suffice. Make sure it is not too tight. Loosey Goosey is sexier and edgier. 2. Black TO DIE FOR Leather Vest. I Pulled it for a Styling Gig and in the end I decided to keep it. From Wasteland in Studio City, second hand- Designer is Golde. I think I paid like 40 bucks.
3. Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans...OKAY I know these are expensive BUT they were a hand-me-down from my buddy Francesca sooooo....Nuttin' better than a FREE pair of expensive jeans. I wore the outfit with grey jeans last night. I also paired the basics with a skirt in the pics way down below.4. New Leopard Print platform Peep Toe Pumps from Nordstrom Rack by Jessica Simpson. I paid 50 bucks for these and have already gotten my money's worth. DO NOT SLEEP ON JS!!!!! Her shoe collection is DAYAMN Good.

AND>>>>>>the MAIN ATTRACTION! The CROWN JEWELS! Okay, well not really...but close.

This is how Jake feels about fake diamonds.

4. MULTI Strand Silver and rhinestone necklace. This one alone could have done the trick but I wanted a really heavy look. 28 bucks, I think. Urban Outfitters.

3. Urban Outfitters also two tone necklace. MIX the Metals to make the whole thing look more interesting! Can't remember price but it was cheap.

2. Got this sparkly bad boy for my wedding in downtown LA in the accessories part o' town. It was 12 bucks or something. Did not wear to wedding.

1. SMALL single strand VINTAGE Rhinestone necklace. FLEA Market find, 15 Bucks.



AND there you have it. Replicating a look that is ALL over mags for 1,000 dollars PLUS.
I adore big, chunky jewlery. I love to layer it. Play a bit with existing stuff you have in your closet and feel free to tag me in pics @karlitacavalli!

On a side note....Remember to MIX up your feminine and masculine pieces!!!! The leather vest balances the necklaces. The high sexy pumps balance out the boyfriend jeans! This was for after work drinks with a girlfriend!


ANOTHER OPTION WITH THIS BASELINE>>>>>>

Necklace is from Urban Outfitters 28$$, Cougar Skirt was $24 Buckaroos from Wasteland, secondhand 

HAPPY STYLE-HUNTING!!!!!!!

#hollywoodstylistfun #OOTN #OOTD #rhinestones #stylist #stylista #fashion #jewelry #vintage

The Black Blazer...Tres Chic!!!!

TRES CHIC!!!!!!

Tres chic!!! #idontspeakfrench 

 NUMBER 1 ITEM every woman needs in their closet!!!!  
The Classic Black Blazer.


EASY as that. You can find them almost anywhere!  Club Monaco, Banana Republic, Gap, FOREVER 21!!!!! Barney's, Saks....
YOU decide how much or how little you want to spend on it. $$$$$$$

Keep in mind it will be an item that is versatile and can generally be worn for all eternity. (caveat: if you keep it simple and modern.)

The one pictured below is Costume National.  (expensiveo!)
It came as a suit but I cannot squeeze my butt into the pants anymore so they stay on the hanger.
It's pinstriped but still fairly simple. The edges are sharp which keeps it modern and edgy. Steers it clear of "boring officey look". (leopard print shirt underneath is Forever 21)

I love to hike the sleeves up a bit. Show a little wrist ladies....it's SEXY!

The "affordable" one below is from Nordstrom Rack!!!  I FRICKIN' LOVE that store. Geez.....
It was originally $297.00 ....
I got it for $119. BAM!!!!  
#nordstromrack #blazer #fashion #stylist #stylehunter 

SO...........NO EXCUSES !!!  You can wear a simple black blazer with jeans and a T-shirt, over a pretty dress or even sass it up paired with cargo pants and sky high heels!!!! Go GET one. NOW! 

A blazer that is simple is easier to wear. This one has leather accents so it's a bit more complicated.  If you find tyourself liking a more interesting look than just a plain old jacket....go for a blazer with cool accents like this one. If that's is the one you choose dear fashionistas make sure the rest of the outfit isn't too busy. For example, let the leather accents do the work. 

Chic Leather accents on collar and pockets.

HOLY GOOD DEAL BATMAN!

It's like Butta!!!!

My Favorites!!!! Go get them ASAP! 
You can buy them at Ulta Cosmetics  or even at Target  for like $4.99 and $5.99. WHAT a steal! Nordstrom Rack also carries some colors. SURE BEATS a 19 dollar gloss that you end up losing a week later that isn't that great anyway, am I RIGHT?!

The really peachy color in the video is Apple Strudel. YUM.

The more pinky color is Peaches and Cream....which makes so sense but I didn't name them. Just go with it!
They smell so damn good you will want to eat them. I'm obsessed with #NYX 

IT'S LIKE BUTTA!!!!!

These glosses last FOREVER! They seriously smell so delicious. They taste okay too.
The pigment is so dense for a gloss. EVERYONE should have these. I want to go buy the entire color wheel.

The company website describes their BUTTER GLOSS this way:

"Buttery soft and silky smooth, our scrumptious new Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky"



#beauty #My Favorites!!!! #beauty #fashion #stylist #lipgloss #delicious @nyxcosmetics #nyx #makeup Apple Strudel and Peaches and Cream!  

Vintage Tiger Pin! RAWWRR!!!!

This may be my most favorite #fleamarketfind EVER!

Seriously.

I am so in love with my little tiger pin I sleep with him. No, not really. 

But I should.

Vintage Lovers get ready to gush.

My beau actually spotted this striped, little, jungle gem at a vintage showcase that I dragged him to. He has quite a good eye, for a dude.

Tis' a SHOULDER BROACH! 

You pin the Tiger over your shoulder so that it can be seen from the front AND the back. The tail hangs over your shoulder like its a little gecko just basking in the warmth of your sunny skin.  Weird analogy but go with it.

 This is an easy way to sass up a simple dress or tank!  You could even pin him onto a cardigan or a shawl. When people ask me HOW to vintage shop......I try to tell the to look for the interesting pieces that no one else will pick up. There were 3 of THESE cats!!!! Just sitting there. Another tiger and a leopard. The one I chose was in the best condition (most expensive of course). CAN YOU BELIEVE people were just strolling past and had NO idea of the amazingness sitting in the jewelry box before them. I think I paid 40 bucks for him. More than I wanted to spend but it is one of a kind and I couldn't help myself.
When you shop a flea market, a vintage show or an estate sale look for the bizarre. The unexplainable items that other people wouldn't even know what to do with. Take it home and figure out what to do with it! Be creative! Keep your eyes peeled for random cool things that are original, unique pieces that you have never seen before.

This is Zack, my tiger pin.

Here is my belly.

The HEAD, legs and tail all move fluidly, sort of like its a bracelet. I even considered making it into a bracelet but the shoulder broach concept is just so unique I didn't dare.

How gorgeous are his faux emerald eyes and fatty paws!?!

Sexy Tiger pose.

Let me know if you want one! I have the seller's number!
RAWRRRRR!!!!!!!!