polynesian princess look

today i was bored and it was cloudy and i felt like putting on my floral romper and making myself look like a Hawaiian doll.

Face:

Benefit concealer that looks like a record 

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Medium Plus 

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer 

Mac Fleur Power Blush

Mac Peaches Blush

Urban Decay Shimmer Cream in Sin on the tops of my cheekbones

Eyes:

Too Face Shadow Insurance

Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study (my new favorite thing)

Mac Beautiful Iris eyeshadow on the outer corner and crease

Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Bone all over the lid

and nothing on the lips!!

Maybe its a little much, but I feel tropical.

Starting Anew!!!

After coming home from a quite unhealthy week in New York, I decided to start a new lifestyle! I always try to be healthy in what I do but sometimes temptation does get the best of me and I end up taking way much more than I need.

Whenever I start these ' cleanses' I always start on Mondays and end up failing by Wednesday, so tomorrow (Tuesday) will be the first day of my 'diet' or whatever I wanna call it. My mom recently ordered the p90x system which I will do right when I finish breakfast tomorrow. Hopefully I can keep up this routine, with exercise and eating better and maintain a healthy lifestyle for quite some time now. Although I always say this, I truly mean it because of how bad I have been doing lately.

Newest Lip Combo Obsession

hey friends,

lately i've been obsessed with mixing lipsticks to create the perfect hue for my emotion or feeling that day. Sometimes one is just not enough and i want the love to be spread. i recently acquired my first beautiful ysl lipstick. it is a rouge volupte in shade 2

ever since losing my MAC hue lipstick, i was lacking a nude lip.  the formulation of this is magnificent, probably the most moisturizing and pigmented lipstick i've ever tried. it applies like a dream and give the perfect sexy nude lip.

sometimes during the day when i'm not full on with my makeup and maybe only wearing foundation and eyeliner, this can be a little much. it is an opaque nude so it can seem a little dramatic for just running errands or even work. this is when i pull out its best friend. MACs new sheen supreme line, in the color Gotta Dash.

this looks more orange in pictures but it is actually a beautiful pinky coral. their sheen supremes are almost the same type of formulation as the ysl rouge voluptes, creamy and moisturizing. i love pairing these two together to tone down the nude. the combo creates a beautiful peachy nude that seems perfect for the changing of seasons into spring. 

bad quality but you see my point about the peachy pink nude. no gloss on that either, both lipsticks are so shiny and creamy that a gloss would be no use. 

anyways, GOTTA DASH KIDS <3

In's and Out's February 22nd

In's

- blue hair (mine)

- finally getting Impassioned lipstick for free!!! i brought in six of my eyeshadow pans and got a free lipstick

- my Fendi sunglasses

- Missy Elliot's Supa Dupa Fly album

- skyping with my friends in Georgia who I miss more than anything

- mom is going to turks and caicos so this weekend i get the house to myself

- adderall!!!

Outs

- coming off adderall!!!!

- not being finished with this damn wedding album but im sooooooo close

- the tv show LOST, not only did it lead me to think it was a good show at first but now I'm even more terrified to go on a plane

- being unfulfilled with my career at this moment

More Snow??

Lately I can't stop thinking about spring clothes and makeup! I'm so sick of this winter that every outfit I try on looks bad. I just can't wait for a time when I don't have to wear a coat and can show off my pedicure in cute sandals (see previous post!)

I have been dreaming of bright fuschia and coral lip colors, and some of the best ones out there are being released by Bobbi Brown.

these are the new Bobbi Brown Rich Lipcolor shades I've been lusting over!

Rich Guava is a light coral-y reddish pink that I think would look good on almost any skin tone

Sweet Nectar

A less red version of Rich Guava with a more pastel quality

I know what you're thinking, don't these look alike? I can't help what I like!

And then there's Soft Coral, the most unique out of the bunch. Essie's Tart Deco nailpolish in lipstick form (drool)

For the more daring girl, there is the bright fuschias that I would reserve for nightime or special occasions

this is Mac's Impassioned lipstick, a cult favorite a a true fuschia color. This is number one of my Mac wishlist right now.

On the same level as Impassioned is Estee Lauder's Wild Fire

The most orange out of the bunch, only for the brave of heart

Once I get my hands on one of these, I'll be sure to let ya'll know!

i want shoes

these are some opening ceremony booties that i've been wanting for so long. i think they're extremely overpriced, as everything is at opening ceremony! i think they're the perfect spring boot, and since they're white they will almost go with anything. this is more of a lust item for me.

these are really cute repetto flats. i have never been a fan of flats but i think that the fabric and the color make these really attractive. i also really like the idea of a pop of color on the foot!

then there are these AMAZING cacharel "flatforms". these are my ideal heel for the spring/summer. if they werent 700 dollars i would probably get them :( 

just some shoe porn lol

Fountain/Bottle of Youth????

I'm compelled to blog again!

So many products, so little time..After going on my project 10 pan, I am not allowing myself to buy makeup until I finish said products. I can, however, shop in my mothers medicine cabinet. After feeling the itch to buy something, I go into my moms bathroom and search for things unused or used that I can "steal" and use for myself. I picked up some Bare Minerals blush in Glee and a Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadow in a nice neutral goldish color. Unsatisfied with just those products, I went back for more last night. I spotted something that I've heard so much about, but never thought twice of since I didn't know how/where/why I should use it.

"Visibly younger skin in just 7 days. Skin looks as if lit from within – breathtaking radiant. Its youthful quality returns: cushiony soft and velvety to the touch. Drop by drop, skin is vibrant with youth, its tone becomes astonishingly even, its texture dramatically refined."


Yes, I'm talking about Lancome Genefique!


Running from $58-99, this youth serum claims to do quite a lot for tired, dull and uneven skin. I'm always ready to use something that will promise to give me breathtakingly radiant skin. 


I used this for the first time last night, and within minutes my forehead and cheeks felt so soft and smooth, like I had just exfoliated every dead cell off my face. I've read many reviews on this product and most of them can attest to smooth and supple skin after using it for just a short period of time, the long term results are what I'm after though. I will continue to incorporate this into my nightime skincare routine and let you know the results firsthand!

Can't Sleep.Must Blog

Sorry about the ramble lately but since I can't talk about what I bought or what new product I'm dying over, I want to talk about what I CAN'T buy..

I'm having a hard time with this project ten pan, mostly because I work at a makeup/beauty supply store. Like an alcoholic working at a bar, or liquor store, it is very hard to hold back. I consider it even more of a test, but I do cheat and put on makeup throughout the day that I want to buy!!

This Thursday is a huge day for me as I am working at a gallery opening. Although I am just a slave (intern), I still want to look fab like I'm sophisticated and smart, yet  fun and youthful. I'm thinking either strong eyes or strong lips, either way I will have to do my makeup at work before the opening so it will have to be easy.

I've managed to lose two of my favorite lipsticks and that makes me cry, I will not stop the hunt though. Anyway, until next time kisses!

In's and Out's !

Jumping on the bandwagon of blogs such as Sandra's, I'm going to do my current in's and out's::

In


- seeing Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross on March 28th
- going to Puerto Rico on March 9th
- sunshine (not that it is present where I live but whenever I take the train in the morning it shines on my face and I feel like a cat)
- tea, mostly of the black and chamomile kind
- not smoking for over a month
- philip lorca dicorcia opening

Out


- it is still winter and will drop to 5 degrees by the end of tonight
- trying to finish this wedding album i started in october so i can get paid and move on to the next project
- commuting
- snow its really gross and gray
- not smoking for over a month
- skin getting worse!

NO MORE SHOPPING

I'm jumping on the bandwagon and joining project 10 pan.. If you don't know what this is, it's kind of  "movement" that encourages you to use up items in your makeup collection that are semi-close to being done, before you buy ANY other makeup/makeup related items.

There are some great videos on youtube that talk about what people are doing, as well as their progress along the way. I first heard about this a while ago, but never considered it because I LOVE TO SHOP. Now that I feel comfortable in the amount of makeup I own, I will venture into this project. I'm trying to be more conscious about the way I spend my money and hopefully I can finish this.

The only problem is that I have no items that are showing actual evidence of being "almost finished", I'm trying to set limits and maybe only say "if i hit pan on something I can buy something else", which might be the case considering I bought most of the things I wear from September on. I really want to try and finish this because I want to save money for more important things!

Here are the items:

1. Kiehl's Eye Alert cream
2. Bobbi Brown under eye corrector in peach
3. Nars blush in orgasm
4. Maybelline gel liner
5. Cetaphil cleanser
6. Aveda Volumizing Tonic
7. Mac lipstick in hue
8. Mac lustreglass in love nectar
9. MUFE hd foundation
10. Nars laguna bronzer

Beauty Starts with a Good Foundation

I just recorded a new video comparing two foundations, the pros, the cons etc..

I find that I write better than I talk, so I will go into a little more depth here. 

I purchased Makeup Forever's HD Foundation a couple months back, when I was still a little tan to pull off the color. I gave in to the hype around this product, from watching videos to looking at pictures online. When a product claims to be "hd", they certainly have a reputation to uphold. I have to say that this foundation does hold up to the claim. It's not that thick of a formulation, but very creamy and opaque. 

I have tried various application processes, but I find that with this foundation, it is best applied with my hands. It goes on sheerer when using my Mac 187 brush, and when I use a typical flat foundation brush it's pretty good. I do think that to achieve the most natural look, using your fingers works best. 

My dilemma with purchasing a new foundation was that the color was looking a little orange/dark on my skin. It was the middle of January and I wasn't going back to the tanning bed because I'm trying to get my skin better, and that sure doesn't help. I really do like trying out new foundations and finding which ones work the best. 

I purchased Chanel's Vitalumiere foundation at Nieman Marcus a little while ago, also following the trend of Chanel foundations being the ultimate luxury. If I can't have the clothes, I might as well own the foundation!

I thought this was a more "healthy" approach to make, hence the name "vita."  When first applied, I noticed a more runny texture than the Makeup Forever HD. It blended in well, and left a dewy finish on my skin. This is what I wanted, a dewy more natural finish. I also noticed that throughout the day my face appeared more shiny than dewy. I have dry/combination skin and never has my skin appeared shiny. This is easily fixed with a powder, so I made sure to purchase a Mac mineralize skin finish natural, which also gave me a little more coverage. I love this foundation, but I feel as though Makeup Forever wins. 

Obsession: Plum

I never thought I could be obsessed with so many things at once, or how fast my obsessions could change. 

My love of dark lips first started when I was watching music videos of mary j blige, aaliyah, tlc and other divas of r&b and hip hop. Early 90's was a great time for the dark lip. 

                    

                       Other inspirations came from Drew Barrymore post poison ivy pixie cut phase 

                                                          

                                                      and of course, Nancy from The Craft 

I'm not so into the whole gothic look, since it has trickled down into stores like Forever 21, and has been popularized by girls who move to New York and buy combat boots to wear to class at nyu to look edgy. 

That being said, I do like me a dark lip. The only one I own is a Mac lipstick in the color Diva

This is my perfect shade of dark plum/berry and looks amazing with any outfit. Just don't wear eyeliner or you'll look like you're trying too hard!

Another lip that I love is Mac Media lipstick. Here is the supermodel Chanel Iman below:

instant attitude without looking like taylor momsen

I'm kind of sad that I found this out late in the season, as I could have been rocking my dark lip in October. But if we run into eachother out at night, you will def see me wearing a dark lip!

Golden Globes, My Opinion if You Care

Diana Agron's makeup is perfect glamour, and her hair is even better! Her eyes look beautiful and her berry toned lips warm up her skin tone.

I don't really care for her as a person but I do applaud her perfect use of a nude lip.

no. i hate her lipstick and her hair looks like an egg.

this on the other hand is so gorgeous.here she is at the black swan premiere. 

j.lo mami, stay away from the icey hues, other than that she looks good in wispy lashes.

i dont know how i feel about the blonde, its a little lindsay lohan. her skin looks good though!! i also liked her dress

ok, i get the classic bun. i really just threw this one in because i fucking loved her in The Client List, please see it. she plays a texas housewife turned prostitute.

My New Best Friend (otherwise known as the Clarisonic Mia)

Today as I was coming downstairs from washing my face, I couldn't contain myself. I had this overwhelming urge to write about my new best friend, and holy grail cleansing tool: the Clarisonic. 

For those of you living under a rock, the Clarisonic is a vibrating facial brush that you use to cleanse your face. I know I'm not the best at describing things but it's basically an electric toothbrush for your face! 

These are the cute new colors they come in!!! I want the lavender of course.. Anyway, the benefits include:

1. Removes 6x more makeup than manual cleansing

2. Leaves skin feeling smoother

3. Cleanses better so products therefore absorb better

4. Reduce pores

I got this product as a gift for christmas, but i've been wanting it long before that. Let me tell you, it really works. After about two weeks of using my Clarisonic, my skin became EXTREMELY smooth and soft. Today I touched my face and thought I was a baby, for real. Not only this, but i can't see my pores at all, they're like gone!!!!!! After I take my makeup off with my Boscia Makeup Breakup Cleansing Oil, I use this guy. I put a dime size amount of whatever cleanser I am using and use it in circular motions around my face. After about a minute it turns off and I wash my face, leaving my skin totally and i mean totally free of dirt, oil and grossness. Don't you want your skin to look like a babies? Duh. Ok, rant over, I just really think this works.