February 24, 2011
Hey Beauty Babes!
I'm not one to change the color of my nails, ever! I just recently started to get out of my shell and typical routines with makeup and try different things. Why now? Well because I am near 25 and I feel that I have sheltered myself to the typical, the comfortable, the "normal". When I was younger, I was alot more out-going and open, but as the years passed and as I grew older, I started to keep to myself. Which brings me to here and now... I am just a quiet, simple, plain girl. I really want my old self again. Blogging has really helped me figure it out and I am so happy that I have started my journey and I have all of you to come along!
Sooo, now that I have drowned you with my journey, haha, I'd like to show you my nails!
I purchased, from Forever 21, Love & Beauty nail polish in the color Coral. How cute is it? As I mentioned I never change the color of my nails, they were always a color pink of some sort either with French or not. See just Plain Jane. But I purchased this on a whim and forced myself to try it!
I'm not one to change the color of my nails, ever! I just recently started to get out of my shell and typical routines with makeup and try different things. Why now? Well because I am near 25 and I feel that I have sheltered myself to the typical, the comfortable, the "normal". When I was younger, I was alot more out-going and open, but as the years passed and as I grew older, I started to keep to myself. Which brings me to here and now... I am just a quiet, simple, plain girl. I really want my old self again. Blogging has really helped me figure it out and I am so happy that I have started my journey and I have all of you to come along!
Sooo, now that I have drowned you with my journey, haha, I'd like to show you my nails!
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| Love & Beauty: Coral |
I love it! It went on super smooth, and think in color. One coat is enough, but I put two just to really solidify the color. I also put a top coat to add some shine. Top Coat is from Jordana.
Even though changing my nail color is super new and I was hesitant to do it, I willllllll be doing it again, and more then likely with another Love & Beauty nail polish! It cost me $2.80. Super cheap and really really really good quality. My favorite nail polish and color is from Essie called Sugar Daddy, and this nail polish is sitting right next to Sugar Daddy in the number one spot!
Are there any colors you think I should try from either Love & Beauty or another nail polish company? I'd love to have some help in buying more! I'm such a virgin!
XO!
February 23, 2011
Hey Dolls!
I have been using a Pond's Moisturizer for several years. I have really dry skin and it has really done the trick of helping keep my face moisturized throughout the day and night. Although, because they say some products eventually stop working as effectively if you use them for long periods of time, I decided to try a new moisturizer!
I picked up: Olay Complete: All day UV moisturizer with Vitamin E and Aloe for sensitive skin. I have Keratosis Pilaris (click on Keratosis Pilaris for additional info), so anything for sensitive skin, COUNT ME IN!
I have been using Olay for the past week and I don't like it at all!
It claims to:
I have been using a Pond's Moisturizer for several years. I have really dry skin and it has really done the trick of helping keep my face moisturized throughout the day and night. Although, because they say some products eventually stop working as effectively if you use them for long periods of time, I decided to try a new moisturizer!
I picked up: Olay Complete: All day UV moisturizer with Vitamin E and Aloe for sensitive skin. I have Keratosis Pilaris (click on Keratosis Pilaris for additional info), so anything for sensitive skin, COUNT ME IN!
It claims to:
Give your skin essential Olay moisture, UV protection and Vitamin E for a lifetime of beautiful skin.
- All day moisture for lasting hydration.
- Broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 sunscreen specifically designed for daily incidental sun exposure.
- Gentle formula with zinc oxide, antioxidant, Vitamin E and Aloe to promote skin's healthy appearance.
- Light, non-greasy formula for a barely-there feel.
Okay, so whats what it claims to do and it hasn't done anything for me, but make me feel like I didn't even moisturize. It didn't help my dryness, it added to it. After I would use the product, I'd proceed to put on my makeup and my make-up just felt pasted to my face, my face felt tough and bare, and flakey.
I was really disappointed in this because I've heard nothing but great things about Olay (my father swears by it) and it didn't do anything for me! I will not be repurchasing this product!
I'm back to using Pond's. I love ittt and probably wont stop using it!
Do you use any Olay moisturizers? How do they work for you?
XO!
February 22, 2011
Hey Beauty Babes!
Not too long ago I told you about the 88 Matte Palette that I purchased from BH Cosmetics. I just want to let you know I was not given this product from the company as a gift or for reviewing purposes. I purchased this product from my own personal money and have decided to do a review on it.
Not too long ago I told you about the 88 Matte Palette that I purchased from BH Cosmetics. I just want to let you know I was not given this product from the company as a gift or for reviewing purposes. I purchased this product from my own personal money and have decided to do a review on it.
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| 88 Matte Palette from BH Cosmetics (photo is with flash) |
This is the palette and it's pretty awesome. The palette is called 88 Matte Palette, which means they are not shimmery. Although, there a quite a few colors in this palette that are shimmery. It has pretty much any color you are looking for which makes the buy so much more worth it. I purchased it for $18.95 with a 15% off coupon code. I paid pretty much nothing for it and I've put it to good use.
I swatched a few random colors for you to get an idea of what I'm talking about. They are very pigmented, which in a way prolongs the usage of the palette because alittle goes a long way!
These eye shadows last all day longggg. Even through naps! I have been using this palette for about a week and a half and I'm really enjoying it! It was such an inexpensive buy for a ton of product that is going to last me, I know it!
I also want you to know... a company by the name of Coastal Scents also distributes this palette. What I have learned is a company has produced these eye shadows and sold them to other companies who put their name on it and sell it. They are the same product just with different companies' names on it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
XO!
February 21, 2011
Hey Dolls!
Just throwing another FOTD at cha! Was running out of the house and here's what I stepped into the world looking like!
Just throwing another FOTD at cha! Was running out of the house and here's what I stepped into the world looking like!
OUTFIT
Shirt: Lady Gaga - Beautiful Dirty Rich
Tank: Merona for Target
Jeans: Almost Famous Skinny Jeans in Blue
Shoes: Aldo Ankle Boots - Middaugh in color Ice
(I absolutely LOVE these boots! I've had them all winter and they are simply amaaazing! I just went on their website and they were $140.00! Now they are on sale for $34.99. I just purchased another pair for next winter, that's how much I love them! They are so comfortable and go with everything! - You may see some blue dye on the inside, it's from a new pair of jeans I wore with them. That's my ONLY problem, but honestly you never see the blue there so it's not a big deal at all.)
MAKEUP
Lotion: Pond's Moisturizer
Primer: Laura Mercier
Concealer: Benefit Stay Don't Stray
Foundation: Makeup Forever HD #153
Bronzer: Benefit Hoola
Blush: MAC Dollymix & Josie Maran Flushed
Mascara: Benefit Badgal Lash in Black
Eyeliner: Ulta in Black & Jordana in Purple Fusion
Lips: Revlon Lip Gloss Pink Whisper
Hope you like it!
XO!
Hi Beauty Babes!
Doing a quick FOTD for you! I haven't had a real opportunity to do one as I've been in such a rush when leaving the house, lately.
Here's my FOTD from Saturday. I was heading to my girlfriend's baby shower! She's having a baby girl and is due April 2nd! She's naming her Liliana!! How adorable!
Doing a quick FOTD for you! I haven't had a real opportunity to do one as I've been in such a rush when leaving the house, lately.
Here's my FOTD from Saturday. I was heading to my girlfriend's baby shower! She's having a baby girl and is due April 2nd! She's naming her Liliana!! How adorable!
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OUTFIT
Shirt: Forever 21
Tank Top: Target
(I wear tank tops underneath everything!)
Jeans: True Religion Skinny in Blue
Boots: Forever 21
MAKEUP
Lotion: Pond's Moisturizer
Primer: Laura Mercier
Concealer: Mac NW30
Foundation: Makeup Forever HD #153
Bronzer: Benefit Hoola
Blush: MAC Dollymix
Mascara: Benefit Badgal Lash in Black
Eyeliner: Ulta in Black
Eye Shadow Primer: Lorac
Eyeshadow: Matte 88 Palette
(unfortunately the palette does not have color names, but shown below are the colors)
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Hope you like it!
If you have any questions regarding what I'm wearing or my makeup, let me know! I have no problem answering your questions! Email me or send me a comment!!
XO!
February 9, 2011
Hey Dolls!
I can't wait til you see what I just purchased!! You're going to flip!
The hubby and I are planning on buying a house and since we've been looking I'm already planning on what I want to buy for my "makeup room." I just want a room designated to all my clothes, art, fashion, and MAKEUP! One thing that popped into my head was a dress form. For y'all who don't know what a dress form is, it's like a mannequin with just a torso (typically) mainly used for people who sew. Moving along, when I told the hubs, he was like "Really, a dress form? For what?" - I don't think he understood what I was really looking for til I found it!
This is exactly what I envisioned and to think I actually FOUND it! AHHHHHHHH!!!!
I can't wait til you see what I just purchased!! You're going to flip!
The hubby and I are planning on buying a house and since we've been looking I'm already planning on what I want to buy for my "makeup room." I just want a room designated to all my clothes, art, fashion, and MAKEUP! One thing that popped into my head was a dress form. For y'all who don't know what a dress form is, it's like a mannequin with just a torso (typically) mainly used for people who sew. Moving along, when I told the hubs, he was like "Really, a dress form? For what?" - I don't think he understood what I was really looking for til I found it!
This is exactly what I envisioned and to think I actually FOUND it! AHHHHHHHH!!!!
Dont you just love it?!
I wanted something like this so I could hang all my jewelry on it and hang vintage things on it like broaches and stuff. I dont know, maybe I'm thinking outside the box and I'm crazy, but I'm in love and I just can't wait til I acquire things to hang on it! It's going to be FAB! For now it's going to sit in the corner of our bedroom til we buy a house and it's real use with come to play!
Oh! And here's the kicker, I purchased it for $50.00!!!!!!!!!
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I also wanted to show you some things hubby and I made for our bedroom. We decided to take the cover of magazines that starred our favorite artists and frame them! So far we have 5 covers, with the exception of a Gaga photo we found that matched our decor in color. We hung them above our bed!
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Another cute thing I own is this mirror! The framing around the mirror is crushed glass that someone molded together to make it look all shiny and glittery! It's above my jewelry stand and serves a great purpose! Loveee it!
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This picture is in our bathroom. It just flows with the rest of our house, chic, classy, and boldly makes a statement. Yet another fave!
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Saving the best for last... our fish tank! Hubby has been working really hard to get our salt water tank up and running successfully. He loves fish and has always wanted to have a salt water tank and house awesome looking fish! Here is a picture that I actually took about a half hour ago! I turned the lights on and they were all asleep (I woke some of them up). It looks kind of empty, but we really have about 11 crabs, 7 amazing fish, 1 really awesome looking shrimp and 15 teeny starfish that are growing every day (if you look to the left under the red box, which is the shadow of my tv, that white spec is a baby starfish!)! We plan to have tons more in the future, but it's difficult putting random fish in with each other as they will eat one another or get sick and die.
Hope you like some of my home!!!
Do you have any cool things in your home?!
XO!
February 5, 2011
Hey Dolls!
I went shopping. Ugh! Such a guilty pleasure! It's really my dad and my hubby's fault! If my father ever saw me upset about something, anything, he'd automatically hand me a $100.00 bill and tell me to go buy myself something! He says when he was younger my grandfather would hand him money and say the same thing if he was ever upset! He claims it worked for him every time and he was going to follow the same tradition with me! Heck! I'll take it! Haha Also, my ever so amazing hubby thinks the same thing! Boy can this man shop! He's the perfect accessory to any day out to the mall, a flea-market, or even the food store for crying out loud! He loves to buy anything and everything and when it comes to me he'll buy whatever makes me happy! I love the feeling of having two wonderful men in my life that are willing to love and care for me! Even though they care oh so much, don't misconstrue that :] I make my own money to provide for myself and fulfill my guilty pleasures they just add to it. I'm too old to take "Daddy's money" anymore, but I'm sure if I couldn't buy it for myself, he would.
So yeah, I went shopping and bought a trillion things.
I finally purchased this from BH Cosmetics! Everyone, for some time now, has been raving about it. I typically use MAC, URBAN DECAY, SEPHORA eyeshadow, and lots of others - but I havent tried these! I have heard they are very pigmented and long lasting. I have searched far and wide for any negative reviews and nothing. So I went on BH Cosmetics' website and purchased it for $18.95 with 15% off. (coupon code: wntr10 - if you plan to purchase one!) I haven't received it yet due to obnoxious weather conditions here in the states, but when I do, I'll make sure you hear all about it!
I went shopping. Ugh! Such a guilty pleasure! It's really my dad and my hubby's fault! If my father ever saw me upset about something, anything, he'd automatically hand me a $100.00 bill and tell me to go buy myself something! He says when he was younger my grandfather would hand him money and say the same thing if he was ever upset! He claims it worked for him every time and he was going to follow the same tradition with me! Heck! I'll take it! Haha Also, my ever so amazing hubby thinks the same thing! Boy can this man shop! He's the perfect accessory to any day out to the mall, a flea-market, or even the food store for crying out loud! He loves to buy anything and everything and when it comes to me he'll buy whatever makes me happy! I love the feeling of having two wonderful men in my life that are willing to love and care for me! Even though they care oh so much, don't misconstrue that :] I make my own money to provide for myself and fulfill my guilty pleasures they just add to it. I'm too old to take "Daddy's money" anymore, but I'm sure if I couldn't buy it for myself, he would.
So yeah, I went shopping and bought a trillion things.
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| 88 Palette in Matte |
I finally purchased this from BH Cosmetics! Everyone, for some time now, has been raving about it. I typically use MAC, URBAN DECAY, SEPHORA eyeshadow, and lots of others - but I havent tried these! I have heard they are very pigmented and long lasting. I have searched far and wide for any negative reviews and nothing. So I went on BH Cosmetics' website and purchased it for $18.95 with 15% off. (coupon code: wntr10 - if you plan to purchase one!) I haven't received it yet due to obnoxious weather conditions here in the states, but when I do, I'll make sure you hear all about it!
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| Dark Gray Pencil Skirt from Forever 21 |
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| Simple Plain Tank Top from H&M LOVE TO WEAR THESE UNDER MY CLOTHES! |
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| Leopard Print Shirt Dress from Forever 21 It's a stretchy material and unbelievably comfortable! |
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| H&M Jacket in Navy Blue |
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| Miami Denim Leggings from Tilly's in Black |
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| Miami Denim Leggings from Tilly's in Blue |
These denim leggings are the most comfortable pants and inexpensive! I purchased them for $24.99 and $12.50. They were buy one get one 50% off! UNBEATABLE!
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| Comfy Long Sleeve Shirt Dress from Forever 21 Cute enough to throw on with Skinny Jeans & Boots and comfy enough to throw on with leggings and Uggs! |
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| White Plain Zip Up Hoodie from H&M I plan to have the back of it embroidered with something! I can't tell you just yet! It'll be coming soon! |
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| Dress from Forever 21 |
Me in the dressing room trying it on :)
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| Jordana nail Polish in Soft Pink & Clear Quick Dry Top Coat Jordana Eyeliner in Purple Fusion & Lipliner in Natural |
Lately I've been obsessing over black and white stripes! I have no idea where it came from! As you can see from my banner up top, I recently made a new one and incorporated it! I just love it because it's simple and classy, plus you can wear it with ANY colors you want! These following purchases derived from my recent obsession, lets see how long it lasts!
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| Shirt Dress from Forever 21 |
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| Skirt from Forever 21 |
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| Tank Top from Express |
These are the latest additions to my closet and makeup spot! Hope you enjoyed!
What's your print of choice right now?!
XO!
Hey dolls!
Some women, like me, wear enormous purses on a daily basis and like myself wonder what they have in there! Just decided to show you the stuff I lug around with me on all the time!
Some women, like me, wear enormous purses on a daily basis and like myself wonder what they have in there! Just decided to show you the stuff I lug around with me on all the time!
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| As you know, this is Louis! I have been wearing him non-stop since Christmas. |
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| My Makeup |
• Bobbi Brown Basic Brush Case
• Mac Dollymix Blush
• Lorac TANtalizer Baked Matte Satin Bronzer SPF 15
• Chanel Powder Brush #6
• Sephora Professionnel Platinum Blush Brush #49
• Tweezerman Orange Tweezers
• Benefit BAGgal Lash in Black
• Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
• Ulta Automatic Eyeliner in Black
• Lip Fusion INFATUATION in La Lip Jolie
• Sephora Mirror
Juicy Couture Wallet
I love it because it has two compartments where I can put all my receipts in and where I can line up all my credit cards and store cards!
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| Juicy Couture Heritage Aviator Sunglasses in Almond |
Some other things I carry in my purse are:
my house keys, mace and camera.
my house keys, mace and camera.
What do you carry in your handbag?!
XO!
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