Bars to Quench Your Thirst in NYC

While many people talk about the endless amounts of good quality food options in New York City, nothing quite compares to the bar scene that is on offer.

As an ex New Yorker, I am here to show you three options for every budget that will have you taking in the city from a different perspective. Whether your drink of choice is a little more upmarket like a cosmopolitan in the Upper West Side or a student friendly jug of house beer in the East Village, I have you covered.

@tifamade – Smooth operator at the Cherry Tavern🍒

The Cherry Tavern

For my budget friendly, possibly student readers, this one is for you. Located in the Lower East Side, down a quiet considerably obsolete street, the Cherry Tavern does not initially display the excitement that one would hope for on a Saturday night from the front entrance but please friends, give it a chance.

Once you enter, the bar welcomes you with classic 90’s music and a large projector in the back playing famous movies like Pulp Fiction silently while people are playing pool loudly around it. The drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is perfect for young hipsters looking to let loose with their peers, so if this sounds like your idea of a good time, do not look past this hidden gem.

 

@beverlysnyc

Beverly’s

A middle range option for someone who likes a good drink with their surrealistic art, Beverly’s is your answer. Also in the Lower East Side, Beverly’s oozes cool with their neon signage and accompanying art from local creatives. While there is literal art throughout the bar on display their extensive cocktail menu could also be considered as a form of art.

What is also special about this bar, is the live music on offer over the weekends. Whilst you would assume New York City has many places that spring live music; to listen comes with a price. At Beverly’s the music is part of their bar and you get the pleasure of listening while you drink for free.

 

@harrietsbk – Best seat in the house ✨ c/o @benz_t

Harriet’s Rooftop and Lounge

Now for the luxury chasing readers, I give you… Harriet’s Rooftop. Located just over the Brooklyn bridge, Harriet’s has everything from cocktails to tapas plus a rooftop that offers a 180-degree uninterrupted view of Manhattan that will leave you completely gob smacked. One of the classier bars in the city, dressing up is a requirement of entry but trust me you won’t mind putting in the extra effort.

What is especially convenient, is that even in Winter when the rooftop is closed, the floor to ceiling windows inside the establishment also display the same jaw dropping views without sacrifice.  While this bar is incredible in every sense of the word, it definitely comes with a price tag. With that being said, everyone should at least have one drink at Harriet’s for the experience.

 

If you have visited these blog-worthy watering holes before or believe that there are other bars that deserve a mention, please, leave us a comment below. We would love to hear about your own experiences.

 

Soft Dramatic Cut Crease

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Soft Dramatic Cut Crease

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Natural Brown Smokey Eye Tutorial

The New Eyebrow Game

 

No. This isn’t a serious attempt to start a new trend of eyebrows.

I was bored and decided I’d play around with a new type of arty design. I really like to paint. Paint on canvas and on faces is what I enjoy to do as a hobby. I think all my family has this gene of creative desire, my mother, father and sister are all creative in different aspects and I think that is where I have gotten this passion for the arts.

I love how makeup and art doesn’t have any boundaries. You can do anything you want and it is still art.

I used a mixture of eye shadows from Makeup Geek and BH Cosmetics for the eyes and I used Lime Crime lipstick in ‘Countessa Flourescent’ and Australis lipstick in ‘Grunge’.

Pop Art

I heard on the news this morning that Picasso’s electrician stole 271 of his artworks (worth probably A LOT of money). No. Picasso has nothing to do with this manic makeup I decided to do instead of eating lunch today, but it did sparked a conversation between my partner and I about artists. I personally have always loved Andy Warhol’s work. Pop art is creative and so interesting to look at not only on canvas but also on the face. I wish the products came off my face as easily as they went on, but hey that is art for you.

I used Makeup Geeks Gel liner in ‘Immortal’ to draw on the contours of my face. Revlon ‘Revlon Red’ Lipstick for the dots and lipstick. Makeup Geek eye shadows in ‘Cocoa Bear’, ‘Bitten’ and ‘Corrupt’.

Glitz and Liner

  

For this look I used Makeup Geek’s eye shadows in ‘Creme Brule’ in the crease and ‘Peach Smoothie’ on the lid.

I then took Makeup Geek’s Gel liner in ‘Immortal’ and a thin eyeliner brush and drew in my wing of the eyeliner first. Using small short strokes I finished off the liner across the lash line and into the inner corner.

With a small angled brush I picked up my Makeup Geek ‘Utopia’ pigment and pressed that into the gel liner, this gave the glitter effect over the top.

I am also wearing Maybelline’s new Color Drama Lipsticks in ‘Red Essential’. They have a range of such beautiful colours, the texture is amazing and for the price ($9.95 AUD) I would definitely recommend!

Mermaid Eyes

 

I tried to do new looks using the new products I received the other week. I used Makeup Geeks gel liner in ‘Immortal’ and a thin eyeliner brush to do the outer corners of my eyes then using a dense brush I blended the product towards the center of my lids and a little under my eyes. Then taking my ring finger and ‘Mercury’ from Makeup Geek i lightly pressed the eye shadow over the rest of my lid. I felt like I needed a little bit more shimmer on my lid so I then added Makeup Geeks pigment in ‘New Years Eve’ over the lid and along my bottom lashes. To blend everything together I then used a small fluffy brush and blended the lid till I was happy with the result.

New Makeup Geek Products

From left to right: Mercury, Insomnia (pigment), New Years Eve (pigment), Utopia (pigment), Mermaid

In my opinion Makeup Geek can do no wrong, as you all may already know from my endless posts about this brand. Not only are these colours totally gorgeous but the quality is outstanding. This was one swipe on each finger of the pigments and eye shadow without a primer or base. I wouldn’t normally buy silver or blue eye shadows but for special occasions its not a bad idea to have a variety of colours in your kit especially for the price as well. I can’t wait to do some looks with these colours and post them on to my blog ASAP!

 

Faces of Evil

 

Products Used:

• Mac Pro Longwear concealer in NC20 mixed with a moisturizer over the entire face
• Makeup Geek ‘Shimma Shimma’ as highlight
• Makeup Geek ‘Corrupt’ for eyebrows, drawing on the hand and as eye shadow
• Rimmel Scandal Eyes thin eyeliner
• Australis kohl liner in black

This look was inspired from one of Morganne Fosters creations on her Instagram (@m7fx). Have a look if you wish to be inspired.

Crazy Makeup to Match the Weather

 

Product list:

• Loreal True Match foundation
• RMCA Translucent powder
• La Femme Apricot Blush
• BH Cosmetics on the eyes – 88 colour matte eyeshadow palette – Magenta, Purple and Mauve
• Makeup Geek ‘Shimma Shimma’ (for inner corner and face highlight)
• Australis Black and White kohl liner
• Maybeline Great Lash Mascara
• Eye lash glue (to adhere the tin foil)
• Australis ‘Grunge’ colour inject lipstick (on the outer corners of the lips)
• Apocolips lip lacquer ‘Apocoliptic’ (center of the lips)