Valentine’s Day Fan Appreciation Secret Show

Party Time in the Lipstick Studio

Apocalipstick had our second Secret Show in the ‘lipstick studio.  We invite different friend-fans each month to spread the love.  Of course we also invited those that raised their hand on Facebook to hear about these special shows.   The point of these mini gigs is to hang out with everyone more than we can at the usual dark, loud clubs where it’s so busy and packed we barely get to say hi to you.

Hanging out with you guys

But hanging out with you we got to know your musical projects, passions and life.  You gave us feedback on new songs and partied like rockstars on a Wednesday night.  We had an amazing time being your Anti Valentine!  We ♥ you guys!  You even brought pizza, beer and cupcakes to share.

Pizza Party!

Thanks for supporting your local girl power band

And we were overwhelmed with gratitude for your support of the band!  Really amazing!  This picture was taken at the beginning of the night.  By the end there was much more cash and no more vodka left :)  You guys even helped us untangle our matching lipstick necklaces so we could wear them when we played!

Apocalipstick wearing our matching lipstick necklaces

Wearing Our New Lipstick Necklace Merch

We were extra excited to debut our new rockstar lighting but it was such a buzzkill when we couldn’t find the new lights before our set.  Jeannette Gloss even climbed the monstrous ladder to see if the lights got stored in the attic.  Heck, here’s a skirt cam video of that useless endeavor:

Everyone was so sweet looking around the studio, but the lights were nowhere to be found.  So we played with the lights off and called it mood lighting.  At the last song Abby’s ridiculous high heels accidentally kicked a button and lights turned on!   Everyone looked up to find the lights we were looking for had been hung up on the ceiling by the other band we share the studio with.  So random and hilarious we were dying!

Anti-Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts

Being the day after Valentine’s, we made Anti-Valentine conversation heart shaped boxes filled with candy hearts for everyone.  Our favorite one said “Hello Penis” but one of our fans must’ve nabbed it before we could take a picture.  Other special fan fun was personalizing band shirts with their nicknames and playing an entire second set of requests.  We played super old school songs we didn’t think we’d remember but expertly faked our way through.  What would you like for our next Secret Show? These are your nights so tell us what you want and you might just get it :)

Here’s more random pictures from the night.  We <3 you!  Email/Text/Facebook us to hear of when next month’s Secret Show is.

Valentine Love Fuzzy Handcuffs


 

*lipstick love and unicorns*
Abby Lipstick, Jenna Blush, Wendy Shadow, Jeannette Gloss

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Sugar Shack: DIY Budget Photoshoot

I just saw the Valentine’s episode of Glee and had to name my look after Sugar’s Valentine’s Day party!  This picture was a look from the 7 Deadly Sins photo shoot for my makeup line, Apocalipstick (same name as my band).

Sugar Shack

The makeup and hair from the shoot was captured in a behind the scenes video here.

But I also wanted to give you a bit more detail on how I made the costumes, props, etc.

Outfit:

DIY Prom Dress – Prom dress on sale at Macy’s that I used safety pins to hide the last skirt layer and make the dress shorter.  The neckline was also a straight across strapless bust that wasn’t flattering for my frame.  To make the sweetheart neckline I cut a straight line down the middle to where I wanted the neckline to start.  Then I carefully folded the sides to make it into the sweetheart shape.  Then I just used double sided tape to keep it there.

Over the Knee Socks – Jessica Simpson from Ross
Heels – Paris Hilton from Ross
White Lace Petticoat – From an old, trashy Halloween costume
White Garters – Target
Gloves – I got the pink gloves from the dollar section of Target and cut them.  Then I layered vinyl black and white bow gloves from Hot Topic.

Accessories:

Candy Pearl Necklace – I took one of my eye shadow pots and wrapped cellophane around it and used little silver twist ties to make it look like candy.  Then I used a hot glue gun to attach it to an old pearl necklace.

Candy Cocktail Hat –  I used one of my Apocalipstick Blush pots and wrapped it in cellophane same as above.  Then I used a hot glue gun to attach a plastic hair comb to the back.

Hair:
Done by my awesome hairstylist, Gianna Collica.  The hot pink dye is Fudge Raspberry Beret.

Makeup:

EyesSpiked Punch Eye Safe Glitter

CheeksRoller Rink Pink Loose Eye/Face Color as the blush.  Then a purple eyeliner to make the swirly design.  I added funfetti sprinkles with eyelash glue to look even more like a cupcake.

Nails:

I used a base coat, 2 coats of a hot pink nail polish and a top coat.  Then I used nail glue to add mini Japanese dessert cabochons.

Food:

Chicken – Fried chicken from the freezer section
Giant Cupcake – Made it with this Wilton’s mold.  Giant sprinkles from Ross’s kitchen section.  As you can tell, a lot of cheap steals at Ross :)  I found pink giant fluffy marshmallows at the grocery store and just had to add that for fun too!

*Love and Sprinkles*
Abby Lipstick

 

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$50 Haute Republic Giveaway

I’m doing a Haute Republic giveaway on my friend Ilene’s blog for a $50 Gift Certificate!!!!  The name of her blog is Come On, Ilene.  Too cute!  It’s so fun to read with lots of diy’s, recipes and happiness ♥  Enter the giveaway here!  It ends Wednesday Feb 22 at midnight PST so hurry!

Some of Ilene’s favorites from Haute Republic:

clothing apparel blogger contest giveaway

Come On, Ilene's Picks

Have fun shopping, lovelies!

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I Wanna See Your Peacock

I Wanna See Your Peacock

 


 

I love this Katy Perry song.  It’s too hilarious!  I just about turned 13 years old and died when I saw her perform.  My awesome friend Elaine scored us some free tickets for Katy’s concert filmed for the DVD.

Here’s some bad camera phone pics of that night:

Katy Perry Boob Grab

Katy Perry Floating on a Cotton Candy Cloud

So back to the awesome peacock dress.  This was from a fun photo shoot for the online store Tattoo Apparel.  The owner Clarissa is super cool and fun!  They do shoots monthly so check out their website for info if you want to model.  They also have a retail store, Perpetual Vogue in La Habra, CA if you’re local.  It’s such a unique shopping experience! So not your typical Forever 21 or Hot Topic chain store.

*Love and Peacock Struts*
Abby Lipstick

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Summer In Winter

Who says you can’t wear your swimsuit in winter?  Ok, so I didn’t really wear a swimsuit but the dress I’m wearing is from Betsey Johnson’s swim collection.  The top of the dress is actually swimsuit material.   I made it winter ready…at least California Winter ready by adding tights and a faux leather jacket.  And of course my usual shoe studs, pearls, and crystal glitter I can’t live without.



Dress:  Betsey Johnson Swim
Faux Leather Jacket: Target
Crystal and Tulle Headband: Haute Republic
Owl Double Ring: Haute Republic
Pears and Ribbon Necklace: Forever 21 

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