Out Alive - Kris Allen

It's no secret. I am head over heels in love with Urban Decay eyeshadow. It's also no secret that I am a die-hard fan over "Midnight Cowboy." It's one of my all time favorite shades. Day time or night time: it's perfect.

When I love something, I share it with friends. Last Christmas I decided to go on a Urban Decay shopping spree for my friends. I got the Naked palette for my mom, the Vegan palette for my long-distance friend and I saved the best for my best concert buddy, Heather. I purchased the Midnight Emergency Kit for her. Normally she doesn't wear eyeshadow so I was hesitant to give her this gift. But then again, I believe in this shade so much that a nonbeliever would love it too. It's the perfect kit for someone who doesn't wear eyeshadow and wants to just add a little bit to their everyday routine. As expected, she appreciated and loved the gift (of course with some apprehension as to if she would actually be able to apply it correctly). It was something fun, something I loved, something I know is quality, something new for her to try and play with.

The Midnight Emergency kit includes four lovely midnight shadows (midnight cowboy, midnight rodeo, midnight 15, AC/DC), a mini eyeshadow brush and some lip gloss (Midnight Cowboy Lip Junkie). 

About a month later, we met up to go to Kris Allen's Out Alive tour a few hours away. It was an incredible concert and we had so much fun. The next day, I asked her if she had her emergency kit with her. She did! So, I offered to do her makeup and "teach" her how to use it.

I wanted to share the pictures with you all because I think she looked fabulous in the Midnight Emergency kit.

I loved the final result, my mom loved the final result and even her family that night complimented her on her "Midnight" look. I think it's perfect for the day but she could also darken it up a bit for a night time look.

I hope you loved the little "midnight makeover," Heather. Thanks for being the best concert pal around and thanks for being an awesome makeup model. :)

If you can get your hands on a Midnight Emergency kit - do it! You can still find it around online. If not, I would recommend at least buying "Midnight Cowboy" and pairing it with your favorite darker shades. It looks great with any other color!

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Something To Believe In - Parachute

I know it's been a while since I have posted and this will be the last time I make one of these apologetic opening statements. I graduated from college two weeks ago and I finally have free time at home to work on the blog. I have been documenting makeup and looks over all of this time so I definitely have some catching up to do.

About a month ago, I went to a Parachute and Andy Grammer concert on my campus. It was such a great show and I was so excited to have them come to my school!

For this look, I used some clothes in the back of my closet for a surprisingly chilly and rainy day. My makeup look included a clean cat-eye with an overall natural finish.

Philadelphia - Parachute

Hey guys, its Summer!

I am back from yet ANOTHER concert. This time me and my friends went to Charlottesville, Virginia to see a band called Parachute. They played straight through both of their albums, one on each night. It was seriously an incredible experience. I had always loved this band, and had seen them live.. but after seeing them perform in their hometown to a sold out show.. they have become my fave. SO GOOD.

My nails for this trip were simple. I chose to do a glitter sammich with an accent nail. most of you guys probably recognize the green as Jade is the new black by OPI. still one of my favorite polishes for fall. The glitter sammich is Party of Five Glitters layered between (an unknown) Color Club (that i got on clearance at ross.)

These are some live shots i took at the concert.. sorry for the quality but I used my phone. We also made a video while we were there.. we are ridiculous. Watch if you will!

--Summer

Inward Tide - Green River Ordinance

Well, I do believe I have set a record for the longest amount of time ive gone between posts. SORRY! Ive been busy living the rock star life style. Haha literally so many concerts.

Anyway, this mani is from a trip I took to Iowa to see train, Hanson, Adam Lambert, Matt Kearney, neon trees, greenriver ordinance, and Ryan star. It was one of the best trips I have ever taken and wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

The polishes that I used were Zoya Pippa and 2 mislabeled Essie polishes that I picked up from Ross for 1/2price! I used a dotting tool to make 2 diagonal lines of dots. super cute, super easy.

Promise ill start catching up with you guys more often. If you want to check out our crazy concert experiences you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! CLICKKKKKK

xoxo -Summer

50 Ways To Say Goodbye - Train

Hi all! I promise I'll stop starting off every one of my posts with, "I'm sorry I haven't been posting." A week or so ago I went to Train and Mat Kearney's concert with my mom and her friend. I had a really great time. I'm a big fan of Mat Kearney. It was great to finally see him live. I wasn't disappointed. I saw Train last year with Maroon 5. It was nice to see them again, as well. Very talented people! If you have a chance: be sure to check out the tour!

Here is my eyeshadow look from that show:

Musical Ride - Hanson (make over post!)

Heartless - A Day To Remember

BIRTHDAAYYY MANI #2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey guys, its me again; Summer. Im sorry I havent posted in a couple of days.. Ive been sort of MIA. BUTTT!!!!! im back and with a pretty new mani! This is of course just a simple design (my specialty haha)

I used one of my pretty new polishes from my birthday prezzy.. its Finger Paints - Stunning Stilettos and a random neon orange from Sally Girl. I think it turned out cute - I LOVE neons with dull shades.. i know.. im weird.

AHHH in this picture you can see all of the imperfections, and i also should have used a top coat. but im sure you all can see that :p but for what its worth.. its still cute :)

OH! and a little update on my life, im almost moved. BLAH! But im actually happy right now, and i think that the decisions that have been made are truly for the best. OHHHH YEAAHH i also have like 4 or 5 concerts lined up for the next month. You should totalllly be JEALY!

-- Now a lot of you all know that Alexis and I met at a hanson concert.. We have both been fans since 1997 - the very beginning. A lot of people who are non fans.. dont understand why we would travel all over the place just to see -what they would say is- a washed up band from the 90's. well... a friend of ours has a blog.. and I think you should see why. This is what Holly wrote:

8 Reasons I Follow Hanson

And I will leave you with that!

xoxo - Summer

Seventeen - Stars Go Dim

Well, I went to the Stars Go Dim concert.. they were playing with A Rotterdam November.. I was SO excited for this... i thought there would be a lot more people there... but it like a kick back.. not even a concert. it was such a sit down atmosphere.. i was disappointed. BUTTTT the highlight of the night didnt come from either of those bands.

But before i get into that.. ill show u the nails that i wore to the concert :)

it sort of looks like pond water with algae growing on top. but i like it. hahaha the glitter is just wayyy more amazing that u would think. Its Call You Later by Sinful Colors.. its a bronzey green glitter. i mean... i cant even explain how much i love it. and for .99c?? u cant beat it. yyaaaa likkkee???? But the best part of the night was definitely when a couple of friends from Tulsa (who also like SGD) told me to go up to "Mike Left" and say YEAHHAHAHAHAHHAHH.. which of course i did.. and then they told me to ask him to sing. ANDDDD with little effort.. i convinced him to. He is actually super good. obviously. ANNND you should like him on facebook. k? CLICK! Here are a few shots of the bands... this is Stars Go Dim. It was such an intimate performance.. and by intimate.. i mean like.... 30 people. i was into it.

This is A Rotterdam November.. i was suprised by them too... super good. Brittany and i talked to the guitarist guy for like.. 30 minutes after. evidently he eats fish balls?? hahah jk. but u can check them out toooooo. PS - the guitarists guys name is Dylan - like die-lan. i like it. and doesnt he look like Mac Hanson? yes.

xoxo - Summer