IMATS NYC 2014

Hey dolls! I will be attending IMATS NYC again this year! How exciting. I had so much fun last year. This year they have even better exhibitors which is exciting and I'm just really looking forward to a good time. I will be going on Saturday , still unsure about Sunday but definitely Saturday! 

To stay updated on IMATS and other things, follow me on ig: cosmomars 

TTYL😘

Spring 2014 Top 5 Fav. Fashion Trends

The latest Spring trends this year are some that we have seen before and others we should be excited to try, Remember, you can always add your own flair to "trends" set your own style, lead by example with trends to inspire. After watching multiple shows and visitng many fashion websites, I was able to use Galmour.com as my key source ( which is where I got ALL pictures from)

Pastels- a recycled Spring trend that will never go out of style, pastels always make an outfit sweet and innocent.


Contrasting Button-downs- Forget that boring white button down oxford,  spice up your profession look with a contrasting color or print button down shirt that you can wear from work to happy hour...on the weekend spending the day with your mom( buttoned up of course) and then heading out with the beau at night( just un-button a few buttons to add some sex appeal)


The Wide-leg trouser- Every site I went to, I saw this trend and definitely couldn't leave it out. This is a tricky piece that you would have to work with if your not a size 2 and 5'11. Wide leg trousers can make short girls like myself look shorter, and thick girls like myself look a little heavier. Make sure you get a pair that works for you body type...not everything is for everybody but that doesn't mean us short girls or us curvy girls can't rock this trend.


Sporty-Athletic trousers- This trend has already touched down in most stores and I love it. It's the perfect mix of sporty yet  classy which is always a plus.



The Shift Blouse- The "sophisticated T-shirt" this boxy blouse can be worn with a cute pair of skinnies or a pencil skirt to even out the look. I like this piece because it's different and with the right print and a cute up do, you will be even more chic in no time.



Check out the rest of the trends here

Love or Leave? MOSCHINO Pre-Fall 2014 Leather Jacket Bag

 A few days ago, Vogue uploaded onto their Instagram a picture of the Pre-fall 2014 Moschino Leather Jacket Bags created by new Moschino creative director, Jeremy Scott. I personally think these bags are different and very cute...now if only I can afford it. LOL

My Everyday "Natural Glow" Make-up

Lately, I have been addicting to achieving a "natural glowy look" on an everyday bases and I finally found the perfect routine. I wish that I had a camera to record this video, I really want to start making clear videos for you guys but until then, I hope pictures will do... anyways I finally found the perfect products to achieve a natural glow in the winter.

First, after cleansing  and moisurizing my face with the Boscia Tsubaki beauty products  I apply Smashbox Photofinish primer all over, then in my "highlighting" areas( Under eyes, bridge of nose and between eyebrows) I apply the Laura Mercier Radiance primer( use as little as possible).
Once, I apply my primer(s) I then fill in my eyebrows with the Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette and clean them(conceal) with the Nars Radiance concealer in Caramel.
Then, I line my eyes with the Marc Jacobs "Highliner" in Blacquer followed by apply the Kat Von D tattoo liner on my top lashes and apply my mascara (which ranges). I then pop a champagne colored eye shadow in my tear ducts and pull the shadow to the middle of my under eye to brighten my eyes.
After my eyes area finished, I apply my Nars radiance concealer in the same spots I applied the Laura Mercier primer and apply my YSL Touche Eclat Beige 70 foundation or Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in Golden and blend with my beauty blender.
Once blended, I dab my MAC Studio Fix concealer( pot) in NC42 under my eye, just to brighten it up a little more.
Lastly, I set my makeup with the MAC Skinfinish in Medium Dark and apply my bronzer which ranges between MAC Blunt and Too Faced Chocolate Solei, followed by either Nars Orgasm blush or the most recent Rihanna for MAC blush.

I tend to do nude lips on my chill days, but adding a pop of color is always a fun way to add some flair.
In the pic, I have on MAC Sensual Sparks and Marc Jacobs Sweet Escapes lip lauqer
I promise you guys, I will soon get a legit camera and have videos ready for you all because you deserve to WATCH and not READ!.

kisses,
Raven
IG: Cosmomars

2014 Beauty Trend- Beauty Oils!

2014 is the year of skincare and a major skincare trend are beauty oils. Now I know what your thinking, oil? that's going to make me look a like grease ball...or oil will clog my poors...which were both my thoughts but working at Sephora and receiving proper education on these wonderful treasures, oils in fact help with control that greasy look because" Oil fights Oil". Oil's  actually help your skin, not hurt it and these days every brand is making a beauty oil. If you go to your local Sephora or just take a look at the oil guide I posted, you can get the full tea on the benefits and which oils fit your skin type.

From needing to hydration, to anti-aging to just wanting a healthy, natural glow there is an oil for it all. My personal favorite for:
Getting the healthy glow- Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
Anti-Aging- Ole Henrikson Truth Youth Activating Oil( also gives a nice glow)
Oil Control and Hydration- Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil

I have tried majority of these oils( I have normal to oily skin) and I personally love the Ole Henrikson and Boscia oils.

Also, you can use cleaning oils such as the NUDE cleansing oil to remove stubborn make-up that doesn't come off when using a make-up remover wipe.

Hope you stay oiled up! Comment your favorite beauty oil and follow me on Instagram: @cosmomars

2014 Skincare Routine!

U2d Skincare by raven-erica-alston featuring a face mask

Kate Somerville face care / Boscia face mask / Bo

scia body cleanser / Boscia beauty produ

ct

Hey Dolls! Happy belated New Year!!!!! One of my resolutions this year was to develop a Skincare routine and stick to it and so far, so good. As I get older, my skin gets better so I completely want to keep it like this. The better the skin, "the better the makeup" is the saying and it's 100% true.

In the morning, I use the Boscia Tsubaki Gel-Cleanser which is a gel-oil like cleaner that leaves skin very hydrated .

Next, I use the Tsubaki Beauty Oil and apply a little to my palms  and pat gently in my face.

One moisturizer,I then apply my foundation primer 

and make-up.

At night, I remove all my make up with the

Ole Henrikson truth to go wipes which smells like oranges  are amazing and brightens dull skin.,

Then, I use the Boscia Tsubaki Cleanser and Beauty

soil. 

Twice a week I use the Boscia Tsubaki Hydrating 

Mask  which is a nighttime/overnight mask thst hydrates the skin .

Twice a week ,I also exfoliate with 

Kate Somerville "Exfolikate" which is 

AMAZING. You leave it on your skin for two minutes then exfoliate, leaving you skin super smooth.