Habibti's Translation: Rihanna's 'Where Have You Been?'

Hello Everyone!


May has been a busy month, right?
Jam-packed with new music, movies and sources of inspiration!

Well, call me late, but recently,
I've been really into the makeup looks shown
in Rihanna's "Where Have You Been?" music video
(we have the creative ingenuity of artist, Kabuki, to thank for those looks).

If you've heard the song, but haven't seen the video yet,
the fashion and cosmetic artistry throughout the video
is executed so intricately.

There is one look in particular that really stuck out to me...

 

(Rihanna in "Where Have You Been?")

 

 

 

While the look is very high fashion,

it can be interpreted into a softer, every day look.

My interpretation includes the products shown above by Bare Minerals,

but if you already have some of the tools or products shown,

the main products are The Happy Place eyeshadow quad and the Bronzed Splendor set.

*If you are unfamiliar with certain areas of the eye when applying shadows,

please refer to this fantastic diagram featured on bstylo.

 

 

 

First, apply eyelid primer on your eyelids -

this prevents creasing in the eyeshadow

and promotes long-lasting color.

 

 

 

 

 

Next, take your crease defining brush and apply the color "Imagine"

from The Happy Place quad (color is located at top right side of quad)

from the inner to the center area of your lids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, apply the color "Euphoria" (located at bottom right side of quad) from the center to the outer area of your lids.

Using the same brush, blend "Exhale" (bottom left side of quad)

down into the crease of your eyelid.

*Remember, if any color seems too bold,
you can soften it by using a lighter color.

 

If you would like to highlight your eyebrows,

take "Peace" (top left side of quad)

and blend directly below the eyebrow, into the top crease.

 

 

 

 

Ok, the pièce de résistance - the bronzed finish!

 

 

 

 

Using both The High Dive bronzer

and The Long Weekend luminzer duo from the Bronzed Splendor,

take the tapered fan brush and blend into three areas -

your temples, cheekbones and along the jawline.

 

Lastly, the Jack of All Trades lip balm in Lean On Me

is the perfect soft, nude color to complete the look!

Swipe a thin layer of this lip balm (because it is quite opaque)

across your lips.

 

 

 

 

And there you have it, friends!

My interpretation of Rihanna's fiery makeup look from the "Where Have You Been?" video!

 

*And please note,

these are products from the brand that I have chosen to use.

If you already have similar tools or products at home, use them ♥!

 

Let me know if you like this interpretation,

have any questions or comments,

or have an interpretation of your own to share!

 

 

 

Much love!

xoxo Habibti

 

 

 

P.S. - I do not have a partnership with any company. I am only using the products that I felt best recreate the desired look. Thanks for reading!



Habibti's Style Icon - Diana Ross

Hello, Fashionistas!

I'm back and running on all cylinders!

Lately, I've been a bit nostalgic -

longing for the sparkling disco globes

and reverberating glittery floors of a past era.

Although I did not witness this era firsthand,

memorabilia, libraries, museums,

and not to mention, fashion icons of that time,

have aided me in recreating looks from one of my favorite time periods.
 

Guess I'm just wanting my disco inferno moment...
because I have to dedicate this post to
one of my all-time favorite style icons, Diana Ross.
 

 

(Counter clockwise: Antik Batik Carmea dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs Platform sandals in copper, Johnny Loves Rosie glitter box clutch, NP Set All That Glitters duos in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo)

 

 

Voluminous curls, platform glitter sandals, and sequin dresses -

I'm diggin' it!

 

(And again, friends,

budget-friendly versions of inspired outfits can be found everywhere!)

 

Fashion is a cycle -

what's out of style today will be right back in style tomorrow

(with creative tweaks and liberties taken by designers).

So, if you've seen some of these outfits before,

perhaps in your own closet,

don't throw them out because they're not being featured in your favorite magazines.

Wear them whenever you feel like it

and bring a vintage statement back to life ♥.

 

 

Who/what has been inspiring your fashion statements lately?

 

 

xoxo Habibti

Personal Update

Happy (extremely) Belated New Year!

How's the year been for you so far?
I've been learning so much,
testing out new products and looks,
as well as being introduced to the world of cosmetics.

Although I've had an interest in the beauty industry for a while now,
now I've begun to experiment with it and enjoy it
as I understand more and more how it is married to fashion.

This year has posed new challenges for me.
It can be daunting to take on something that will require a different skill set.
Or maybe the skills required aren't totally different,
but upgraded versions of what you already possess.
Either way, there's a learning curve
(as there is with almost everything).

In addition to discovering more about the world around me,
I've become a student of learning more about myself -
which has been overwhelming, at times.
To feel somewhat the same as the years pass,
but notice subtle differences which become complete turnarounds
over time has been a part of life is as spectacular
as it is frightening.

It really has caused me to take a step back
and I'm so grateful for those who have stuck by me
all this time.

Family, friends, readers...

I'm humbled by your steadfastness.
I love you completely.

xoxo Habibti