What a morning!

Wow - it's only 1:40 pm and already so much has happened! Nothing good... I would say but it is these times when I'm sad or lonely or whatever, I go on my blog and write my thoughts away and I feel better :)

And it is always so nice to see comments from all of you guys - I totally consider you all to be my new cyber friends! You have really made my day - just the idea that someone out there is listening to what I have to say. It's very nice.

Okay, well, this post will just be a bunch of random things...

First of all, I won Mocha Mish Mash's Valentine's Day contest!! Yay!!! I got my package yesterday and check out these 5 awesome Milani nail polishes:


From left to right: Metallic Mango, Garnet Gems, Golden Goddess, Bella Berry, Brown-a-licious

I think the coolest of the bunch is Garnet Gems. It is black/navy but it has RED sparkles/glitter in it. So cool looking. I don't know if I can pull it off but I will definitely try them out.

My favorite by looking at the bottle is Brown-a-licious. It just looks like a deep red with golden sparkle in it. I think this will look so awesome on the nails!



I have Golden Goddess on right now. I have to say that I enjoy the nail polish and application is so effortless. However, I don't think I look good w/ golds at all! Gold necklaces or gold eye shadows. And there is no exception for gold nail polish either.


Look, my polish collection has grown exponentially!!


I have this as a base and a top coat... let me tell you - this stuff is amazing! And it is less than $4!! With this as a base coat - my nail polish have stayed unchipped for a week!! YES it is true. Even colors that tend to chip the 2nd day after application has managed to stay 3x longer! Get this if you are looking for a great base or top coat. Doesn't really help w/ your nails turning yellow though... but I don't really know anything that would help.

** If you guys do.... please let me know :D

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On other news: the continuation of my Project 10 Hit Pan. Well it isn't really going all that well because I've been buying cosmetics items.... BUT I still have been working hard to use up some items:



Look - I see the pan on my Rimmel bronzer!! WHOO HOO... Let me tell you that they give you 14 grams!! for this. Yeah BIG "14" so it just shows you how much I've used this item.

And my daily Neutrogena moisturizer is GONE!!! Every last drop!! I really enjoyed this product but I think I'm gonna branch out and buy something else... I hear Cetaphil might be good. Definitely requires SPF something though!

Other products following the hit pan direction:



I will soon have to buy a new night creme and nail polish remover soon! Oh and a new lip balm because that's all that is left in the Softlips! Burts Bees or Palladio lip balm - HERE I COME!

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Oh by the way, I keep forgetting... BUT... CHECK OUT NV BEAUTY'S VALENTINE GIVEAWAY

PLEASE JOIN THAT GIVEAWAY FOR AWESOME PRIZES!

Thanks so much for reading everyone!!!

Please comment - I love to hear from you all :D

Have a great day and a great weekend.

Beautiful skin...

So, in the last FOTD, a lot of people mentioned how nice my skin is... let me tell you... it is FAR from perfect!

Actually, my left cheek has no acne scars or pimples really but my right cheek... AHH!! Crazy redness and acne scars all over the place.

The most annoying thing about redness and acne scar is that it makes blush looks kinda weird and not as pretty as it could be. And you all know, I LOVE BLUSH! So I really try to reduce my flaws as much as possible.

Lately, I sorta returned to my Everyday Minerals. I've never ordered full size from them but I've gotten the free kit (from back in the day... the system now is very odd and I don't like it as much). I tried Everyday Minerals because I've heard so many people talk about the awesome coverage. I saw NO COVERAGE or light coverage when I first started... but that was because I was using the WRONG tool!! Turns out, you need a nice dense brush to have a decent cover. DUH! You say. Well, I was new at make up and plus a nice, soft, dense brush is hard to find when you are on a budget.

Well, turns out, I ordered the small kabuki brush w/ my order but never used it because it was so small. Thing is, I don't need to use it all over my face, just my cheek area! So, I decided to try this. Check it out: Beware of NAKED CHEEK



After application of EDM:



Now before you guys rejoice at this and decide to order your own mineral make up, there are a few things I want to say - and I shall do it best w/ my PRO/CON list :D



PRO:
- Nice coverage! Great at reducing redness and even out skin tone.
- Easy to apply, blends so nicely!
- The brush is amazingly soft
- Kinda a quick thing to do in the morning (for me anyways; some say liquid is faster but this might be b/c I don't have my exact foundation match for liquid yet)
- The colors above (Golden Medium, left, and Winged Butter, right) are great matches! Perfect matches actually
- No shine but not completely matte either - unless you get the matte finish formula

CON:
- Not long lasting (I have not tried this w/ a primer though...) but it lasts 3-4 hours... maybe 5.
- Can be cakey as most powder foundation are
- Can be drying (like above... but I don't think it emphasizes dry spots which is nice)
- You do need to build this up - unfortunately, it is not just put on your face and go! I def. have to build this up!
- Brush is too small - only good for spot treatment.

So, please consider these pro/cons. This has not break me out... but some people do break out from that.

Another annoying thing is that EDM is not as inexpensive as it used to be. Sad huh!! It used to be sooo affordable. But it is def. more affordable than Bare Minerals (or whatever).

** It is hard to find a good foundation. Some people will go through life never finding their HG!! I know, tragic!!! Just kidding :) But a good way to have a look of good skin is to have actual good skin!! So, drink more water, wash face before bed (salicylic acid or benzoic acid), moisturize, SUN SCREEN people!!!!, and let your skin breathe. Sometimes the make up you are wearing is what causes the blemishes!! Just a few tips.

Okay, so it is late... and so I'm gonna go to sleep now.

BTW - anyone is reading/has read "Love in Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Marquez Garcia??? I've only read the first 1/3 of it... but it is a great book!!! I like it thus far... but I can tell great tragedies and sadness will happen.

Be Mine ;P

So Valentine's day is coming and I was inspired to play with some "girly" romantic colors!


If these two don't scream Valentine, I don't know what does!! They are L'Oreal's HiP Duo in Sculpted and Revlon's Illuminance Creme Shadow in Pink Petals.

** I like Pink Petals so much more than my other Revlon Creme Shadow in Coastal Blues. Mostly because I can use some of these pinks for cheek highlight! If you've never tried this... and if you have this... you should! Especially the 2nd shade from the left. Gorgeous peachy pink w/ gold flecks in it! Very very pretty.





I think this look would be a bit better if the pink color in the duo isn't so neutral... like if it was obvious bubble gum pink. But overall, I think this looks a lot fun :D

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On the lips, I am wearing Rosy Glow by Maybelline Extreme Moisture Lipstick.

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Thanks for reading :D Please comment!! And have a nice nice day.

Neutrals Are My Best Friends

I haven't felt like writing anything in a while. I don't know why but I am exhausted and I feel like I wouldn't make much sense if I'd write a review or something. But, I do want to write something quickly before I go, so:

My 10 Fav. Shadows!: Not my top 10... I thought this was my top but then I thought about it again and I decided that no... I like a lot more than just these. But the idea is to not choose 2 colors from the same palette... so you'll see more diversity here. Most of these are drugstore products. Definitely check these out when you stop by CVS or Walgreens or something.







Not in any particular order!

#1: Maybelline's Beach Blush - I think this is Maybelline's newer formulation due to the dark brown packaging. This color really brings out my brown eyes. Don't know why! Very very pretty chocolate milk kinda color with a bit of silver shimmer (not so much though). Nice lasting power... pigmentation can be better.

#2: Lancome's Bikini Golden - very pretty light golden color. Very nice for lid shade. Very pigmented and easy to blend. Lasting power could be better.

#3: WnW's palette in Mojave Mauve - gorgeous taupe! GORGEOUS!! Looks great on the lid!! Or in the crease for a more subtle look. Very nice and shimmery and just amazing texture.

#4: Revlon's quad in Coffee Bean - LOVE LOVE LOVE this for my lid or as a blender shade (you know when you blend the edges of a darker shadow you use something close to your skin tone). But as you can tell, this is not just your typical nude shade. It has a cool undertone which makes it very unique. Really pretty and matte. Great for an everyday look. Just very versatile.

#5: Maybelline's Chai Latte - I use this everyday for my brows. It looks so good and natural on me! Great as a crease shade or liner shade. Even for a matte smokey look. Just a great shade!

#6: NYX's Root Beer - this color is LOVE! LOVE LOVE LOVE (Lady Gaga). The only complaint is the staying power. But this color has a plummy undertone so it is just unique!

#7: L'Oreal's HiP Duo in Sassy - this taupe color is so awesome! Use it for a smokey look or crease shade. AH - it is just gorgeous. Texture is amazing! This is the best shade EVER (MAC's Satin Taupe dupe).

#8: ELF's Butternut quad - My first neutral quad. I use this color as lid shade a lot! Also for subtle look I put it in my crease. Honestly - this is just a lovely bronzy, golden color. Goes with everyone I feel like.

#9: CoverGirl's Tapestry Taupe - another really unique color w/ a taupe look but silver undertone. VERY PRETTY. Of course, CG's singles are harder so texture isn't the best and pigmentation can be better. But I love this color for my lids. It just looks fantastic.

#10: ELF's Drama quad - the gray (not darkest) is so useful! I didn't think I want a quad w/ blacks and grays but this has helped me w/ so many things. More than I could imagine. Really great for lining and just deepen whatever shade is in the crease. Wish it would blend a bit easier but not hard to work with.

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So these are my favs! Honorable mentions are:

NYX: Iced Mocha
Revlon quad: the coppery shade below the one I mentioned
ELF quad: The darker shade in the ELF
MAC's: sketch
mark: Minx

Just a bunch more! I've had pictures of all of these all over my pages so feel free to check it out.

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I just want to know: What are some of your favorite shades?

I Am IT!

I was tagged by one of my newest favorite blogger Mocha Mish Mash - please check her blog out if you are looking for more awesome beauty blogs to read! (I'm always up for a good beauty related post!) I haven't done one in awhile and I would love to get you guys to know me a little more...

So let's get to it:

1. Where's your cellphone? In my backpack... I think. I'm not someone who is joined in the hip w/ their cellphone, obviously.

2. Your hair? Long but not as long as before! Thank GOD.

3. Your mother? Is laughing hysterically about something downstairs. LORD she has the loudest laughs ever!

4. Your father? Is watching the same thing but doesn't find it as funny.

5. Your favorite food? Right now... I'm thinking BOBA TEA. If anyone knows what I'm talking about *HIGH FIVE*.

6. Your dream last night? Can't remember but it might've been good b/c I didn't want to wake up. Actually I never want to wake up to go to class!

7. Your favorite drink? Darn I wasted my boba tea answer. Okay it would be the Olive Garden's awesome Peach Tea!!!

8. Your dream/goal? To make a difference in the world one way or another. I want to make some sort of impact. To leave my print long after I'm gone. Know what I mean? :)
9. What room are you in? my room. "studying..." ha :D

10. Your hobby? blogging, make up, sewing, reading, watching movies... lots more.

11. Your fear? That all the happiness is drained from the world and there is nothing to live for... am I in a dreary mood right now? Well it did rain all day so maybe.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? A job, settling down w/ someone. If not than traveling the world.

13. Where were you last night? At my house, it was a school night! :D

14. Something your aren't? Aggressive driver.

15. Muffins? Maybe. Blueberry please.

16. Wish list item? I really want to get some new nice clothes and some CG shadows.

17. Where did you grow up? Where I am right now, in the Sonora Desert.

18. Last thing you did? Took a nice 1 hour nap.

19. What are you wearing? my PJ and this yellow hoodie from Aeropostale. I bought it a few months after working there.

20. Your TV? No TV.

21. Your pets? ADORABLE. I love him so much. I don't know if I can handle it when he's gone and I don't know if I can bare to get another just for the fact that the bond is so strong that when it breaks, it is tormenting. However, you gotta suffer to love, right? :D

22. Your friends? They make me laugh... that's all I need.

23. Your life? Beautiful!

24. Your mood? A big groggy from waking up :D :D :D But not too bad.

25. Missing someone? Definitely.

26. Vehicle? Honda Accord - name: Chubby Cheeks.

27. Something your not wearing? I am wearing EVERYTHING I own to keep warm.

28. Your favorite store? Bath and Body Works.

29. Your favorite color? Blue.

30. When was the last time you laughed? Maybe today... can't remember.

31. Last time you cried? OH MAN! I cried over a lot of things, especially watching the Olympics, the news (Haiti) - just anything that shows human triumph and shows that we can achieve the impossible if we just try.

32. Your best friend? All the people who have been kind enough to stick with me for the past few years.

33. One place that you go over and over? SCHOOL!

34. One person who emails me regularly? My manager :D My mailbox is spam w/ all of his emails. I would get 5-10 a day!

35. Favorite place to eat? Right now... I'm thinking my house!! :D great food for very very inexpensive price - washing the dishes.

So, I hope you guys enjoy all of these comments. I'm pretty sure these answers would change a lot if I hadn't just taken a nap. I'm just tired and a bit drowsy! Okay IT IS TIME FOR ME TO TAG: EVERYONE who reads this!!!!

Especially:
1) Kalmo from Cambo Soup.
2) Shop N' Chomp :)
3) Catherine from Strawberry Mochi
4) Ahleessa
5) Nicole from NV Beauty



Have you guys seen this?? It is beautiful!!!! JT is just awesome - one of those things that made me cry :D

Sales Are Just Marvelous!

So after hearing about all of these amazing deals going on at CVS and Walgreens - I HAD TO CHECK IT OUT! And I am so happy I did because I bought stuff that I wanted for 75% and I am really happy w/ a lot (if not all) of my purchases!

So at CVS:

- Milani Glimmer Stripes in Honey Glimmer
- Milani Sunset Duo in Sunset City
- L'Oreal's HiP Paint in Nervy

All 75% OFF!!

And then before that I went by Walgreens and picked up:

- Milani shadow single in Java Bean
- Rimmel's nail polish in Milk Chocolate

Both were $2.19!!

So AMAZING finds! In a way - I'm glad these were on sale. If not for that, I don't think I would try them out. But then again, they are discontinued so too bad I like them... they're gone forever huh?

Sorry this post isn't that interesting! I'd try to write more but I'm so tired...

BEEN WATCHING FIGURE SKATING ALL DAY!!! Ha ha ha--- yes. Love that.

Stay tune b/c I want to write a review on my Milani products.

Guess what??? The Sunset City is very similar to the ELF Studio Blush/Bronzer combo. If you don't like to order things online... this might be the sale for you. CHECK OUT YOUR CVS!! QUICK.

- remember, they might not have the sticker but they are on sale. Just get it and bring it to the counter.

Wanna end the post w/ happy pictures I found on my camera:

San Diego w/ the family last summer;


My doggy - cute as ever :) (he's barking like crazy right now though)

Beware and Take Care!

Apparently (I read somewhere) that lip cancer has increased and people (scientists - I think) believe that it is caused by shinier lip glosses and lipsticks.

This makes sense because us girls are looking for shiny lip glosses to give us fuller looking lips! And plus they are just really pretty.

From Maybelline's Shiny-licious to Lancome's Ultra Shiny Lipgloss - companies are catering to our demands and we need to be careful.

Now - I'm not saying that shiny lip glosses cause cancer but I'm saying that there are speculations in the scientific world. Whatever it is, lip cancer is rising and it just ISN'T WORTH IT. NOW - I'm also NOT saying that we should toss our beloved shiny lip glosses/sticks I'm saying that we need to learn to protect our fragile lips.

So I come to you w/ a few solutions:


Remember Softlips... well it has SPF 20! HECK YEAH! You put this underneath all your lip stuff and BAM! you are protected my friend... for awhile. Do remember to reapply!


Not a Softlips fan - well Blistex is your friend.

* I'm sure many other lip balms out there have SPF. These are the only 2 I've come across. Too bad I don't think Burt's Bees have it... SO SAD! They're my fav. lip balm.


Maybelline's Extreme Moisture lipsticks have SPF 15; So do the Revlon's Lustrous Lip glosses! WOOH! Beat that!

Those are the ones I know about - actually my Lancome lipsticks also have SPF 15 too... I think. NOT SURE ABOUT THIS ONE.

If you know any others... please share your knowledge.

Thanks for reading... I'm going to bed now.

URGH for school! Only 2nd week and I already messed up. I thought this is suppose to get easier. GUESS NOT!