tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47838337792436697122024-03-13T10:59:03.825-07:00Make Up Theoryndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-9490165502935477142011-07-31T10:01:00.000-07:002011-07-31T10:28:42.212-07:00100 Things: 26-30What!? I've only gotten to 30? Shame on me!!<br /><br />Well, I've been feeling down lately so I figure doing 100 Things will remind me of more happy times. Haha... hope it works! Here goes:<br /><br /><center><br />26) The Beach<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/3179661/4720514281_03ffc5930c_z_large.jpg?1280363163"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 281px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/3179661/4720514281_03ffc5930c_z_large.jpg?1280363163" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />27) Bargain Shopping<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/8764776/tumblr_ljfusyfwoL1qdaswjo1_500_large.jpg?1302674120"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 338px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/8764776/tumblr_ljfusyfwoL1qdaswjo1_500_large.jpg?1302674120" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />28) Watermellon<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/12427089/tumblr_lon9jiokjm1qj5es9o1_400_large.jpg?1311604570"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/12427089/tumblr_lon9jiokjm1qj5es9o1_400_large.jpg?1311604570" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />29) Waterfall<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6182069/ZZ3EF811C4_large.jpg?1294702856"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 387px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6182069/ZZ3EF811C4_large.jpg?1294702856" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />30) Murder Mystery<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/11313265/146411_large.jpg?1309225698"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 584px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/11313265/146411_large.jpg?1309225698" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></center>ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-70536714980357583712011-07-15T11:17:00.000-07:002011-07-15T11:57:37.640-07:00Some Summer FavoritesI've been seeing this post everywhere and I just wanted to let you all know a couple of products that I constantly reach for this summer!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0f9a1aff.jpg""></center><br /><br />1) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/loving-this-time-of-year.html">Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer</a> in medium: I don't like using foundation anyways and this concealer is just so nice and smooth. Best part is that it's moisturizing and a bonus- SPF 25 baby!!<br /><br />2) Revlon's Super Lustrous Lip gloss in Life's A Peach: First, just wanna mention the SPF... second, just want to point out the awesome moisturizing ability! Third, just wanted to tell you about the shine quality, staying power, and really pretty color!!!<br /><br />3) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-stop-blushing-tip.html">Wet N' Wild's Spotlight Peach</a>: I don't know if this is discontinued or not but I LOVE this color! I makes me look healthy but in a "I've been in the sun all day" kinda blush! Which is just perfect for summer I think!! I've had this blush since 2009 and it is still not going away!!! And I swear, I use it everyday for summer for past two years! It's crazy.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/259ae791.jpg"></center><br /><br />4) Bath and Body Work's scent for the summer: Bali Mango Fragrance Mist. OMG- even though I already have a ton of body spray that I need to use up... I just couldn't pass this up. It smells so nice, sweet and just like a the perfect SUMMER. YES, it smells like "the perfect summer". Haha!!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/9c07248a.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/40a114f3.jpg"></center><br /><br />5) Eye brightening colors - I put these shades all over my lids with some black eyeliner and I just find that it is such a good look for summer. Very shimmery, very pretty but classy and simple at the same time. Those are my three favorite shades to do that look with.<br /><br />Ulta's Rose Dusk is definitely the coolest of them all because it has a like a rosy undertone.<br /><br />CoverGirl's Mink is so pretty because it is the most reflective.<br /><br />NYX's Champagne is my oldest, most used, and most loved! It's got this gorgeous golden shine.<br /><br />What are some of your favorites???<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/1.gif"></center><br /><br />♥ It was my birthday on Wednesday! It was very nice. My parents... got me a new purse :) AND a mascara... that I'm kinda excited and yet very scared about!!! LOL!! You'll see.<br /><br />♥ As a birthday celebration, I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 last night.<br /><br />Let me just say... I CRIED. I cried 20 minutes into the movie and the tears pretty much just kept coming. I stopped crying in the last 30 mins but it was just... a great ending!<br /><br />Why people make such a big deal? - honestly, I think we all fell in love with the characters. I met Harry Potter when I was 11 and I just grew in love with his world, his friends, his enemies, his quest - his magical world. It's different than Twilight because it is not just about two people. Harry Potter is about entire world; designed with wild imagination and careful creation, beyond anything I've seen in my generation! And each book contain these epic adventures that eventually tie together into a beautiful conclusion. I think I cried, even though I know what will happen, because I feel like my magical adventure is coming to an end as well. Most of all, I feet for these characters - The Weasleys, Harry, Hermione, Snape, Neville, Malfoy... all of them!<br /><br />And for those of you who aren't really fans of the book or of the movies, just go see it - it's got fantastic filming... and Snape scenes are just amazing!<br /><br />Although, I don't really give a crap about Ginny... haha<br /><center><br /><iframe width="450" height="286" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mObK5XD8udk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-32909981137284383672011-07-10T20:13:00.000-07:002011-07-10T20:56:58.540-07:00Possibly The Best Haul EVER!I haven't hauled like this in forever but I just went crazy this weekend!!! Most of it was on sale and I got pretty sweet deals too... so let's just get started! YES, I'm very excited about what I got.<br /><br />First off, I have been meaning to get a new pair of sun glasses for weeks now! My favorite pair of sun glasses broke a few months ago and I've been wearing this other pair that just doesn't look that great. I have been searching high and low for a new pair that looked like my old ones but, truth be told, that last pair was just too perfect to replace. But I think I found something pretty close!<br /><br />At the same place I found these sun glasses, I also picked up a new wallet. I first saw this wallet and thought it looked really good... but it was $12.50 and I just thought I could find better ones for less. But today I just gave in to temptation... and turned out that wallet was on sale! YES - on sale for $5!!! WHAT? Hahaha I was so happy!!! To quote JLo- "I'm lucky like a four leaf clover"... haha<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/18f3a872.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Charlotte Russe</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d9578ff6.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What do you think?</span></center><br /><br />On Saturday, I went to Ulta because I received the coupon for $3.50 off $10 purchase. I saw that the Ulta brand was having a sale and wanted to check it out.<br /><br />NOW... you guys... I really really recommend you going to Ulta and check out some of those products!!! Especially the Automatic Eye Pencil and single shadows!!! I was swatching the eye shadows for like 30 mins because I couldn't decide what to get! They had many options and I would've gotten so many but I had to control myself... haha<br /><br />I also got a new mascara - L'Oreal's Voluminous Naturale in Blackest Black --> possibly of the my favorite mascara EVER!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/6a06cc40.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Liner- $1 in charcoal; Single Shadows- $2 each; Top: Rose Dusk, Bottom: Eggplant</span></center><br /><br />By the way, that liner is FANTASTIC! Way better than Revlon's Colorstay because it is long lasting but goes on very creamy! I think I might go back to grab a few more since it is only $1!!! And for those of you who LOVE eye shadows, please go check out there single shadows collection. The greatest thing about Ulta brand make up is that you get to try it out and swatch the colors before you buy.<br /><br />Anyways, I am so happy about my purchases overall!!<br /><br />What have you guys been hauling?? Please share!!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/1.gif"></center><br /><br />♥ My Bday is next week!!!!! UGH I don't like getting older... But I did get a cute dress to wear to it! HAUL HAUL HAUL - that's all I did this weekend - I swear.<br /><br />♥ I got complimented on my eye make up today - woot woot<br /><br />♥ New dislike: Product placement (OBVIOUS ones) in music videos... who here agrees w/ me?<br /><br />♥ I got me new sun glasses & wallet ---- the only thing I need now is a new purse... anyone know a good place for a cheap (less than $30) bag???ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-59536786030341307352011-07-09T15:59:00.000-07:002011-07-09T16:42:58.786-07:00Miss USA InspiredI haven't tried any smokey eye looks lately but after watching Miss USA a couple of weeks ago, I was inspired to do something like that!<br /><br />FYI- I don't really watch Miss USA - I just happened to came across it and... strangely wanted to watch the entire ending b/c of their make up! Haha... they had on the prettiest eye looks and I was enchanted by that!!! WEIRD huh! But anyways, I did the best I could... so... ENJOY!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/46513c28.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/be01b6fd.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/bd2812e4.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/84e63ad9.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/04be1b32.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/b902263d.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0389dcf0.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />I didn't use that many products. I just have CG's Mink all over the lids to give that sparkly look. Then I put the bronzy shade from Natural Smokes quad into the crease. And finally deepened the outer V w/ the darkest brown shade in that quad. Lined my eyes w/ Physician's Formula's gel liner (which I will do a review soon!) on the top and bottom lash lines!<br /><br />I wanted to add the sparkle onto my cheeks so I used Physician's Formula highlighter! Overall, it is a pretty dramatic look and I think it turned out pretty good. I might've changed the outer V a little bit... but I think it is very nice for a smokey look to go out and dance the night away!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/10-5.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/10-5.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/10-5.gif"></center><br /><br />♥ So what's new w/ you all???<br />♥ I've been away for too long :P but I do have something to show you! It will <B>SHOCK</B> you!<br /><br />I saw... the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge!!! YUP - Prince William and Kate Middleton when they visited Canada for Canada Day!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/fb0a3495.jpg"></center><br /><br />Besides that I've been working and just enjoying my summer... reading and watching movies and hanging out with friends! You know, the usual!<br /><br />♥ I've also been HAULING!!! WOO HOO :) I will be doing a post on it soon... see you all thenndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-46437525132550837752011-06-19T13:19:00.000-07:002011-06-19T14:01:48.507-07:00Make Up Challenge - Work DiaryI have noticed lately that my make up collection is quite large and I feel like I need to challenge myself to use it up more! So last week, I decided to use different eyeshadow combinations everyday. I decided to take pictures and show you guys what I came up with!<br /><br />I usually just put one color on my lids and then that's pretty much it, but this time I wanted to actually do lid and crease shades.<br /><br />Just remember that these are pretty natural and subtle. I don't want to wear too much when I go to work!! Okay, so ENJOY~<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/c3f71917.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/b1166820.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/59eb6e1e.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lid & Highlight: Covergirl single in Mink<br />Crease: MAC's Sketch</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/a0e19084.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/596d0a26.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/3dc86765.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lid & Highlight: WnW's Mojave Mauve<br />Crease: ELF's bronzer side</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/78c6a5b2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/cb43d968.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/38c2c838.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lid: NYX's Champagne<br />Crease: MAC's Trax; blend out with Revlon's Coffee Bean - 2nd shade<br />Highlight: Revlon's Coffee Bean - lightest shade</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/58d162ad.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/76124ea4.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/5fda476a.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lid: Lancome's Golden Bikini<br />Crease: Maybelline's Natural Smokes - bronzy shade<br />Highlight: Maybelline's Natural Smokes - lightest shade</span></center><br /><br />I didn't have one for Friday because my sister took my camera. I do remember using a WnW trio in Silent Treatment and then my Maybelline Chai Latte. But yeah, what did you guys think? Don't I look tired??? Haha these pics were all taken at 7:45 AM so yes, I am pretty tired.<br /><br />Also, don't I look really tan??? Jeez, I have the grosses tan lines. But this is why I pretty much stop using bronzers.<br /><center><br />For the rest of my face:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Concealer: <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/loving-this-time-of-year.html">Revlon's Age Defying Moisturizing</a><br />Blush: <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-stop-blushing-tip.html">Wet N Wild: Spotlight Peach</a><br />Eyeliner: Physician's Formula Gel Creamliner in black<br />Mascara: <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/06/theyre-fake-cant-you-tell.html">Maybelline's Falsies Mascara</a><br />Lips: varies with each day! I might do a lipstick challenge soon - look out for that!<br /></span><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/9.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/9.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/9.gif"></center><br /><br />So I went rock climbing yesterday and realized: 1) I hate climbing stuff 2) I am kinda scared of heights 3) I am WEAK! 4) I strangely would go back... hahaha<br /><br />But yeah yesterday was fun... my sister and I made these oreo chocolate truffles for Father's Day:<br /><center><iframe width="350" height="229" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Klj597DxBQQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /><br />However, when I tried to melt the chocolate... it FAILED!!! So bad!!!! And I was shocked how I failed to melt chocolate... I'm not gonna go into details but let's just say that it was... WEIRD!!!! Haha... they ended up tasting pretty good anyways though.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-67430462180354560552011-06-15T22:25:00.000-07:002011-06-16T00:04:35.292-07:00100 Things: 26-30<center>26) Inside jokes<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9068792/5430216788_4de8908ace_z_large.jpg?1303499261"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9068792/5430216788_4de8908ace_z_large.jpg?1303499261" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />27) Desserts<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10617915/tumblr_lmdly27JWO1ql27c3o1_500_large.jpg?1307618035"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10617915/tumblr_lmdly27JWO1ql27c3o1_500_large.jpg?1307618035" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />28) Retail Therapy<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10841886/tumblr_lmu6tv98pl1qc891yo1_500_large.png?1308177073"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 498px; height: 354px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10841886/tumblr_lmu6tv98pl1qc891yo1_500_large.png?1308177073" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />29) Vacation<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10714771/tumblr_lmhwb8h8nv1qh3e8lo1_500_large.jpg?1307864742"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 332px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/10714771/tumblr_lmhwb8h8nv1qh3e8lo1_500_large.jpg?1307864742" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />30) Happy Hour<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/3403086/carlo-rossi_summertime_sangria_large.jpg?1281952990"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 624px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/3403086/carlo-rossi_summertime_sangria_large.jpg?1281952990" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />♥ ♥ ♥<br /></center><br /><br />So lately, I've been wanting to experiment with nail colors. I wanted to combine a couple of colors to make like a splatter type design but it FAILED miserably!!! Haha. I hope you guys enjoyed more of my favorite things.<br /><br />I gotta say, I'm not a big fan of Applebee's food but their drinks are delicious!! Go for Happy Hour - 1/2 off all drinks. I went twice - once I got the frozen strawberry margarita. Another time I got their White Peach Sangria - DELISH!!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-16750261811469775962011-06-12T11:15:00.000-07:002011-06-12T12:00:53.872-07:00Products All EmptyBeing a completely BROKE college student is kinda good for my make up collection. For the first time ever, I'm using up products - milking it to the last drop - getting my money's worth. Here are some mini reviews for you and this is also a post to show off too haha!! I am very proud to have finished these make up items.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/4bba22c6.jpg"></center><br /><br />1)<B> BBW's CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint</B>: AMAZING product!!!!! I seriously DEVOURED this product because it was soooo moisturizing. Some people say that it is a bit sticky which is true. It is also really not tinted. It's pretty clear. But I love this product so much... it just feels sooo good on the lips and makes my breath smell great!<B> YES I will repurchase!!</B><br /><br />2) <B>CoverGirl's Amazemint Lip Gloss in Slaphappy</B>: this is very similar to the first one I mentioned except it is a wand applicator. This one is good because it is more pigmented but doesn't last as long on my lips as the BBW one. I really like the minty feel. I don't like the packaging though- it is kind of ugly. That's why I don't reapply that much. Still - I used up this lip gloss like nothing else! In terms of repurchase - <B>Maybe</B>. I would but last time I went to check out the color selection, all I saw was shimmery and frosty colors. I didn't really see a color that I like.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/5c2b005f.jpg"></center><br /><br />1)<B> L'Oreal's Bare Natural Mascara</B>: this is a fantastic mascara!!!! Love the way it makes my lashes look - although it is really natural looking, I like that it makes my lashes stand out more and just define my eyes a bit more. This and Maybelline's Full and Soft are really good mascara for that everyday, natural lashes. I think this might've given my lashes a bit volume than Full and Soft though. <B>Yes, I would repurchase</B>.<br /><br />2) <B>Rimmel's Mineral Bronzer</B> in Sunlight: I love this bronzer - especially in the winter time. Now that it is summer, it makes me look a bit more tan than I want but in the winter, it gives me a really natural tan. Honestly though, look how much I've used that product up - I obviously love it. In terms of repurchase... I don't think I would because I already have a Milani and a NYC bronzer waiting for me. But I <B>recommend</B> this bronzer completely to you guys.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/dfc3a407.jpg"></center><br /><br />1) <B>Urban Decay 24-7 Glide-On Pencil in Rockstar</B>: Wow this pencil is so awesome because it can simply glide on my lids with no tugging but it pretty stays there ALL day with minimal fading. It is FANTASTIC! The only thing that I don't like about it is that I have to sharpen it and I waste a lot of product doing that. It is also really easy to loose the sharp tip that you get after sharpening. I got this from a swap but I don't know if I would pay $18 for a pencil. I might though if I don't find a drugstore alternative.<br /><br />2) <B>ELF's $1 Eyeshadow Primer</B>: This is an essential make up item for me. I use this EVERYDAY! I wrote a couple of things about this <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/09/product-battle-1-vs-18.html">primer</a> on another post. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Yes, I would repurchase</span> for sure!!!<br /><br />3) <B>CoverGirl's Perfect Point Plus</B> in Grey Khaki: I like this eye pencil because it is creamy and easy to glide on. It smudges like crazy though and fades really fast. However, when I go over it with eye shadow, it lasts all day for me! So in a sense, it works well as a liner base for my eye shadows. Very weird, but I like doing it a lot! I'd rather do that than purchase the Revlon Colorstay pencils because those liners are so dry and hard to use. In terms of repurchase - <B>maybe</B>. I do believe there are cheaper and creamier eye liners out there. If I'm just using this as a shadow base, might as well just go with a cheaper alternative.<br /><br />4) <B>ELF's Eye Brightening Shadow Quad</B> in Butternut: My first eye shadow palette EVER! I just wanted to show you the damage that I have done with the highlighter shade. I don't know if I will ever finish the rest of that palette but I definitely use that shade A LOT! It is probably my favorite highlight shade - it's like a off-white yellowish kinda color. Really pretty sheen for the brow bone!! LOVE IT. <B>Yes</B>, if I could just repurchase that shade only, I would get it for sure.<br /><br />So I hope this helps and maybe inspire you to use up your products instead of purchasing more items!!!<br /><br />Please comment and tell me what make up item you have used up recently and would you repurchase?ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-49303559358578737412011-06-05T16:03:00.000-07:002011-06-05T16:45:24.843-07:00They're Fake, Can't You Tell?Ah! It's hard to get back to writing when you haven't done it in forever. I really had a hard time figuring out what to write but I really wanted to talk about this product since I have been using this for awhile and has formed a strong opinion on this.<br /><br />What I'm talking about is the Maybelline's The Falsies Mascara.<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/953d01a6.jpg"></center><br /><br />The brush is a bit different. It has a curve and it is recommended to use with the "spoon side up". I like the brush - it isn't too big but not too small. The bristles work well to cover each eye lash but also help separating the lashes so that it isn't clumpy.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/4f22c78f.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/6e16f0ce.jpg"></center><br /><br />So far, no complaints here. Application is pretty simple and easy - just like any other mascaras that I've used so far. So let me show you the results!<br /><br />Before:<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/55930b1d.jpg"><br />After (1.5 coats):<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0da62e38.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/4807660f.jpg"><br /><br />Before:<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/862f1c77.jpg"><br />After:<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/7a514156.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/6c13c920.jpg"><br /><br />As you guys can see, I don't think after 1.5 coats, the mascara has given the "Falsies" effect! I think it adds a bit of volume and a bit of length making my lashes stand out more but not to the point of drama! I like using this because it gives my lashes a nice everyday look... which isn't really what people are looking for when they want to go buy a mascara that is called "The Falsies". I do like the way my lashes look but it is somewhat a disappointment in terms of getting crazy big lashes. I suppose I could put on more coats but I feel like that would make my lashes clump together and be very unnatural looking.<br /><br />Overall, this mascara makes my lashes look better... but it doesn't add enough volume or length to make it look like false lashes at all.<br /><br />The BIGGEST problem I have with this mascara is: FLAKING!!!! and raccoon eye issues!<br /><br />UGH! I have the biggest problem with this mascara flaking and smudging on my bottom lash line! Without fail, every time I come home from school or checking my make up in the mirror, I would see a bit of darkness around the outer edge of my lower lash line. I can't imagine anything else causing this but my mascara... this really annoys me. I don't think I have ever experienced a bigger smudging issue with any other mascaras!!!<br /><br />I even tried putting mattifying powder on that part of my lower lash line to try to prevent this issue. It works SOMETIMES and not others...<br /><br />Overall, I don't think I would repurchase! I like the way that it adds volume and length and my lashes were separated. I think it holds my curls well. However, I believe there are better mascaras out there that would not do this to me and would still give my lashes a great look. I use to LOVE LOVE LOVE the Max Factor 2000 Calorie but we all know Max Factor is a bye bye in the US.<br /><br />If you know a better volumizing mascara - please let me know!!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-87418608253344226172011-05-29T11:41:00.000-07:002011-05-29T12:25:43.091-07:00My Life For The Last 2 MonthsSo I haven't been updating my blog at all for the last two months. What's worse is that I haven't been ON any make up sites, blog sites or anything like that at all for the last two months!<br /><br />What happened?<br /><br />Haha - life happened I guess.<br /><br />Mostly school happened - school happened HARD! I didn't do very well as I would've hoped this semester. My GPA dropped a bit but I'm hoping to learn from my mistakes this year and do better next year. I think I was just really burned out and didn't have the mentally to keep focus and retain information like I usually do. It is tough to study for exams when you haven't really been mentally there!!!<br /><br />But at least this year has been pretty exciting b/c I made some great new friends ships and I have been doing a lot more things I haven't done before. Such as WINE TASTING!!!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/e38c2a17.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Wilcox, Arizona - Wine Country</span></center><br /><br />It was so much fun to take a mini-road trip but besides that, I realize I'm not a big fan of wine so much.<br /><br />We also got a couple of birthdays and graduations to celebrate so that took a lot out of my time planning and everything.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/e547a035.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">That was a birthday dinner at a really awesome Chinese restaurant</span><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/ff84054f.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Afterward, we karaoke!!!</span></center><br /><br />I'm also extremely BROKE!! I got an internship that will give me some sorta spending money this summer - but I've decided to save most of it for future trips and travels (Las Vegas and New Orleans). This is why I haven't bought any new make up in MONTHS! This is good though because it will allow me to use up what I have and be more creative with it.<br /><br />All in all, I've just been experiencing different adventures and had to neglect others. Still, I want to return to blogging because I really miss you all and miss playing around with and talking about make up!<br /><br />I have only recently gotten back to playing around with make up and offering to do make up on anyone that asks!!!! My sister... mostly :( haha!!!<br /><br />So I hope you guys will come back to read some more of what's coming up next.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-25165075176343239692011-03-20T11:40:00.000-07:002011-03-20T12:08:42.084-07:00Spring Time Make Up!I adore Spring because that's when the weather warms up but not too much that it is burning not! It just feels great to be outside - it makes me happy!!<br /><br />But I'm also switching up my make up as well... here are some things I am loving for SPRING!<br /><br />1) SHIMMER SHIMMER SHIMMER!!<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d2557050.jpg"><br />Milani's Glimmer Stripes</center><br /><br />I love to add shimmer to my face because it adds a glowing affect! Kinda a healthy glow!! Brightens up my face.<br /><br />2) PURPLE EYE SHADOW!!<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0a94ea9f.jpg"></center><br /><br />I still love using my neutrals but I love adding a touch more color in my make up for Spring. These two colors are pretty much dupes of each other. They are so pretty and shimmery and they aren't BOLD. They are both on the neutral side which is great for school or work.<br /><br />3) BRIGHT LIPS!!<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/36f047f7.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/01/pucker-up.html">Revlon's Colorburst</a><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/54a0dd8c.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/07/first-time-with-matte-lippies.html">Wet N Wild's Megalast</a></center><br /><br />When I go w/ a neutral eye (which I do a lot of times), I like to pair that with some bright lipsticks! Above are some of my favorite colors because they are so bright. I love the Revlon Colorburst one just because I feel like I can sport that one anywhere! The WnW ones are a bit bright for everyday! I like to blot them and make them into lip stains instead.<br /><br />4) BRIGHT NAILS!!<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture087-1.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/12/im-impressed.html">NYC's Mod Mauuve</a></center><br /><br />When I'm not wearing anything colorful on my face - I'll always have my nails to finish off the look!<br /><br /><center>* * * * *</center><br /><br />What are some of your favorite Spring products?<br /><br />I hope you guys are enjoying Spring as much as I am!!!<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/98f1b7cc.jpg"><br /><br />Thanks for READING!!</center>ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-60655983929945109992011-03-13T17:45:00.000-07:002011-03-13T18:10:28.974-07:00CoverGirl FOTDs!So, in the last post, I mentioned I got my CoverGirl NatureLuxe Liquid Silk Foundation sample from Walmart a few months back. It consists of 2 packets of foundation, one in 320 Aspen and the other in 340 Maple.<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/008fbc24.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/1d370b1f.jpg"></center><br /><br />This kinda sucks because I feel like CG just sends out two shades they think would be popular but it's not gonna fit everyone's skin tone. I think Maple fit me way better and Aspen is a lot lighter.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of before/after application of Aspen.<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/79af65bc.jpg"><br />before<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0407313e.jpg"><br />after<br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/b0ec8a2a.jpg"><br />before<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/f48f00e4.jpg"><br />after</center><br /><br /><B>Please ignore the fact that the foundation is a bit too light for me</B> - esp. on my forehead. Still, it worked out a bit - don't you think?<br /><br />So what amazes me is the coverage! Yes, look at all my "flaws" in the before pics and then look how the foundation pretty much just blends everything together and make my face seem more "flawless"! That is what I love most about it. All the redness and other discoloration isn't as noticeable as before!<br /><br />Blending and application is so easy and the foundation is really nice and light across my skin.<br /><br />The only things I don't like is that it does make my dry spots a lot worse. So make sure if you have dry spots, you moisturizing them well!<br /><br />Also, it makes me look like I'm wearing a mask even though I did blend it a lot! So... I don't know. I like the coverage but I hate what my face looks like with just foundation on. To fix this problem, I did my entire face of make up, which leads to the FOTDs full of only CG products:<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/a280c730.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/5b1d1549.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/acc62b88.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/ac94d9af.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/3ae1d726.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />LIDS: CG's quad in Tropical Fusion's orange color<br />CREASE: CG's single in Swiss Chocolate<br />UPPER LINER: CG's single in Brown Smolder<br />LOWER LINER: CG's quad in Tropical Fusion's green color<br /><br />CHEEKS: CG's blush in Pretty Peach<br /><br />And I just want to show you guys my other FOTD w/ the other foundation color in Maple. I think Maple fits my skin tone better but it still a little bit light on my face. Even with this one, I still felt like I was wearing a mask. Plus, it was at night time and my camera had flash so it made this foundation look way lighter due to the SPF that is in this product.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/6e4be8b9.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/57573534.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/82334882.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/c423c420.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />LID: CG's single in Tapestry Taupe<br />CREASE: CG's single in Swiss Chocolate<br />OUTER V: CG's single in Brown Smolder<br />LINER: CG's Perfect Point Plus in Grey Khaki and single in Brown Smolder on top<br /><br />CHEEKS: CG's cheeker's blush in Pretty Peach<br /><br />LIPS: CG's Amazemint in Slap Happy<br /><br />That's pretty much it. I really like the way the foundation make my skin look pretty flawless w/ very little hassle. Still, I wish it didn't make my face look so mask like - even though it could be fixed with more make up (like bronzer and blush). I also don't find it to be the most comfortable foundation to wear since I could feel it sitting on my face. I think this would work best with all skin type - but dry skin should moisturize!<br /><br />What do you guys think?<br /><br />SORRY I've been so busy lately! Life is just gotten a hold of me... but I'm on Spring Break ;) Yay... I'll have more time to write and such.<br /><br />PS. I just hauled something yesterday - the Maybelline Falsies Mascara! Can't wait to try it out... so far... it's okay. Clumps a bit... not enough volume. We'll see how I enjoy it.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-35210986840648209042011-02-28T21:17:00.000-08:002011-02-28T23:31:39.148-08:00100 Things: 21-25 + RamblingsI haven't done one of these in awhile... so I figure I need to keep up!! Here goes!<br /><center><br />21) MAGIC<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7553077/tumblr_lhd2a6MtDc1qd9oj1o1_500_large.gif?1298955994"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 335px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7553077/tumblr_lhd2a6MtDc1qd9oj1o1_500_large.gif?1298955994" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />22) Music<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7551749/tumblr_lh9fueoehn1qahhgwo1_500_large.jpg?1298949777"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 331px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7551749/tumblr_lh9fueoehn1qahhgwo1_500_large.jpg?1298949777" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />23) Perfume<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7539770/tumblr_lh73srZX7f1qfcrkno1_500_large.jpg?1298916753"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 349px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7539770/tumblr_lh73srZX7f1qfcrkno1_500_large.jpg?1298916753" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />24) Conversation<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6166925/4918191500_2d469053aa_z_large.jpg?1294658668"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 335px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/6166925/4918191500_2d469053aa_z_large.jpg?1294658668" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />25) Hawaii<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7319029/tumblr_l7qan40zVE1qdp502o1_500_large.jpg?1298232242"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 316px;" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7319029/tumblr_l7qan40zVE1qdp502o1_500_large.jpg?1298232242" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />♥ ♥ ♥<br /><br /></center><br /><br />In other news, I got my CoverGirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation sample I ordered from Walmart a week ago and it came in two different sample packages. Each package contains enough (and a bit more for me) to do the entire face. Unfortunately, I didn't get to choose the shade but it worked out okay for me... I think. Here's a pic of what it looked like on. My skin look pretty good on camera - gotta say. I think I'm gonna try out the 2nd one soon and then decide if I want to buy the real thing or not.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/9150d322.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Wearing 340 Maple w/ flash</span></center><br /><br />The only thing I noticed is that it isn't as light weight as I thought it would be. I still felt it sitting on my skin. It blends easily and it looks pretty flawless. It did exaggerate my dry patches though (mostly around my nose). The cool thing is that I think this is definitely a light-medium coverage and more medium for me, even though other reviews had said light coverage for them. Overall, quite interesting... I'm gonna have to give this one more try.<br /><br />If I was to buy a brand new (as in new 2011) foundation right now, it'll have to be the Maybelline Fit Me or this CoverGirl one.<br /><br />I'm still waiting for my free sample of the Maybelline Fit Me...!<br /><br /><center>♥ ♥ ♥</center><br /><br />One more thing that is beauty related is that I'm on a search for a new skin routine. My cleanser, day and night moisturizers are all running low! I need to repurchase all three!!<br /><br />Also, I need a new mascara and lip balms as well...<br /><br />So if you guys have any suggestion for a good drugstore cleanser/moisturizers, please let me know!<br /><br />I have normal-dry skin! Not acne prone and could be sensitive.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-87419037303349371962011-02-26T14:31:00.000-08:002011-02-26T15:15:40.038-08:00Why Must You Take Them Away From ME?WHY WHY WHY???<br /><br />As you guys all know, I'm definitely a NOOB when it comes to make up so I have never had to deal with a situation like this before... but...<br /><br />The drugstore is taking some of my most beloved products away and I'm like: "WHAT? WHY?? WWWHHHYYY???"<br /><br />So before I get to that, I just want to do a post of other discontinued products that I dearly loved but was taken away from me before I could say goodbye.<br /><br /><center>1) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/05/blush-attack.html">Jane Blushing Cheeks Blushes</a><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/bfmac.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture018.jpg"></center><br /><br />- My favorite of the three is the middle one which is Blushing Petal. I absolutely love the texture and pigmentation and I think it is so hard to find a matte, natural, everyday pink like this one in the drugstore. It blends easily and it just gives me the best look. As far as the other two, I love them both too and they are both oh so pigmented!! I like the packaging... okay so I pretty love them alright! So when Jane stopped showing up at my Walgreens, that was when I realized my favorite drugstore is gone!<br /><br /><center>2) Milani's Singles<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/9f34ad53-1.jpg"></center><br /><br />- Okay Milani, when people are comparing your shadows to MAC, you probably shouldn't stop selling them at drugstores! I know you can still get these on Cherryculture.com but I don't like to online shop (due to shipping)... so that's that. I only have Java Bean and I really like it - so pigmented, easy to blend, gorgeous color. Serioulsy... bad move. Right now, I look at their other singles and I think... okay, that is way too glittery... why would I buy that?<br /><br /><center>3) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-lip-colors.html">L'Oreal's Juice Sticks</a><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d7e2778d-1.jpg"></center><br /><br />- Okay, the name "Juice Stick" isn't the best name... I'll leave you all to your imagination. BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine in Chai Love You. It's probably one of my favorite item - it's like a hybrid of a lipstick and lipgloss. I absolutely LOVE it and I have a feeling it will be all gone soon. Pigmented, great smell, and moisturizing... And I hear that Personali-Tea is also a great one as well. What the heck! I also really like the packaging. The silver reflective part allows me to use it as a mirror to reapply my lip color.<br /><br />Now... here are the two items that I'm most sad about.... and the reasons why I decided to make this post.<br /><br /><center>4) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-lip-colors.html">Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks</a><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/77705d98.jpg"></center><br /><br />- First of all, I wouldn't say that this lipstick comes in any amazing packaging - but I like that it's red - very signature looking. My favorite part about this little lovely thing is that, even it doesn't say so, this is what I would consider a TINTED LIP BALM to be. This lipstick has two active ingredients: one for chapped lips and the other for sunscreen on the lips. That is exactly what I want in ANY lip product: protection and moisture. The best part about it is that it is soooo pigmented - way more than any tinted lip balm can ever deliver. It has a cute watermelon scent and it comes in various color selections and finishes. I'm so shocked that Maybelline would discontinued such a great product like this one... Now I have two and that is why I didn't pick up anymore when they were on sale but if I'd known that these were gone completely, I'd stock up on them all (sometimes products go on sale but the don't get discontinued... well, with this one I should've known... I was in denial).<br /><br /><center>5) <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/08/mousse-mousse-here-and-mousse-mousse.html">Maybelline's Dream Mousse Concealer</a><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/a96a4ff5-1.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />- This concealer is probably my current favorite concealer! The texture is just fantastic! What the HECK Maybelline?!? Probably the easiest to apply and strong pigmentation. I've written, read, and watched raved reviews for this item... I just feel sad for those that didn't get a chance to use this... that's all.<br /><br />What discontinued items do you wish to come back? Let me know!<br /><br />Sorry I've been away for a bit - I am trying to come back and reconnect with you all. The last two weeks have been hell and exams after exams. Wasn't the best day yesterday but I went out w/ my friends and we all had a blast - I feel a bit more relaxed now.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-61698868336947822362011-02-19T18:55:00.000-08:002011-02-19T19:37:43.521-08:00Day & Nite LooksSo a couple of posts ago, I wanted to get rid of this item:<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d2557050.jpg"><br />** Milani Glimmer Stripes in Honey Glimmer<br /></center><br /><br />I didn't end up giving it away so I decided to pull this out and use it myself. I came up with two looks: one for day time and one for going out! For both looks, I used a darker matte shade from my Maybelline quads. So here goes:<br /><br /><center>DAY LOOK<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/50f33d7c.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/4c7aeaf5.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/49ea4845.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />Lid: 4th shade down<br />Crease: Maybelline Chai Latte's darkest shade<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture010-2-1.jpg"><br /><br />NIGHT LOOK<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/6085890e.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/8ecd51c2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/c1643899.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/dad8c3b2.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />Lids: 5th shade down<br />Crease: Maybelline Natural Smokes' darkest shade<br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d29b2cc9.jpg"></center><br />Eyeliner: <a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/looking-for-liquid-liner.html">Jordana's Pen Liquid Liner</a> for upper lash line, Physician's Formula gel liner in black for the bottom lash line (didn't BUDGE!)<br />Lips: Wet N Wild in Rosebud (I dunno why it looks so lavender)<br /><br />So I found a new recipe for a long lasting night-out. I use that pen liner on my upper lash line and PF's gel liner on the bottom. Let me tell you, my lower lash line liner ALWAYS budged and I used Revlon's Colorstay pencils and topping it off with shadow too. But then I thought... gel liner never budges - especially PF ones (and Wet N Wild too) - and VOILA! Lasts all night of dancing! So if you guys are struggling with smudging lower liner... there's an idea!<br /><br />And of course, I used the Milani highlighter portion for my cheekbones and brow bone highlight.<br /><br />I'm quite enjoying it so far! What do you guys think?<br /><br />I love items that can be used for different things - face and eyes.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-50492086524194049232011-02-14T21:45:00.000-08:002011-02-15T21:27:56.983-08:00In The Spirit of ValentineWhat are your top 5 favorite CHICK FLICK films???<br /><br /><center>1) Bridget Jones' Diary<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood2/8330f3e2.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br /><B>Favorite lines:</B><br />Jude: Just as you are? Not thinner? Not cleverer? Not with slightly bigger breasts or slightly smaller nose?<br />Bridget: No.<br />Shazzer: Well, f*** me.<br />Tom: This is someone you hate right?<br />Bridget: Yes, yes, I hate him. <br /><br /><center>2) The Holiday<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood2/2a503f95.jpg"></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Favorite lines:</span><br />Arthur Abbott: Say a man and a woman both need something to sleep in and both go to the same men's pajama department. The man says to the salesman, "I just need bottoms," and the woman says, "I just need a top." They look at each other and that's the 'meet cute.'<br /><br />------<br /><br />Arthur Abbott: He let you go. This is not a hard one to figure out. Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend.<br /><br />Iris: You're so right. You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for god's sake! Arthur, I've been going to a therapist for three years, and she's never explained anything to me that well. That was brilliant. Brutal, but brilliant.<br /><br /><center>3) She's The Man<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3737/shestheman.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 589px;" src="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3737/shestheman.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Favorite lines:</span><br />Toby: I need your advice man. I got lady troubles.<br />Viola: I'm here for you bro. I got a lifetime of knowledge. <br /><br />------<br /><br />Duke: Ok, w-why do you have tampons in your boot?<br />Viola: Um, I get really bad nose bleeds?<br />Andrew: So you stick 'em up your nose?<br />Viola: Yeah! What, you've, you've never done that?<br />[Boys shake head]<br />Viola: Oh my! Beckhem does it all the time.<br />Duke: Serious?<br />Viola: Yes. Look, let me show you how to do it. Take that off and whatever that is, and, and you stick it right in. It absorbs right up!<br />Duke: That's disgusting!<br />Andrew: Oh my god! You're room-mates a freak! <br /><br /><center>4) The Proposal<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood2/80df2745.jpg"></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Favorite lines:</span><br />Andrew Paxton: We'll tell my family about our engagement when I want and how I want. Now, ask me nicely.<br />Margaret Tate: Ask you nicely what?<br />Andrew Paxton: Ask me nicely to marry you... Margaret.<br />Margaret Tate: What does that mean?<br />Andrew Paxton: You heard me. On your knee.<br />Margaret Tate: [she kneels] Fine. Does this work for you?<br />Andrew Paxton: Oh, I like this. Yeah.<br />Margaret Tate: Here you go. Will you marry me?<br />Andrew Paxton: No. Say it like you mean it.<br />Margaret Tate: Andrew.<br />Andrew Paxton: Yes, Margaret.<br />Margaret Tate: Sweet Andrew.<br />Andrew Paxton: I'm listening.<br />Margaret Tate: Would you please, with cherries on top, marry me?<br />Andrew Paxton: Ok. I don't appreciate the sarcasm, but I'll do it. See you at the airport tomorrow.<br /><br /><center>5) He's Just Not That Into You<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood2/281b69c2.jpg"></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Favorite Lines:</span><br />Mary: He MySpaced me.<br />Nathan: Ouch!<br />Mary: Oh.<br />Joshua: Oh girl I don't know about that... My trampy little sister says MySpace is the new booty call. <br /><br />------<br /><br />Gigi: Hey sorry to bug you again! Uh quick question.<br />Alex: What's going on?<br />Gigi: Ok I'm making out with this guy, PG stuff. but he mentions he's going out of town so he's gonna be out of touch.<br />Alex: Run.<br />Gigi: But maybe he is going out of town.<br />Alex: To where? New Guinea? Where's he gonna be that he's gonna be out of touch?<br />Gigi: Opens bathroom door - Where are you going out of town to again?<br />Gigi: Pittsburgh<br />Alex: Run.<br />Gigi: So what now I'm just supposed to turn from every guy who doesn't like me?<br />Alex: Uh. Yeah!<br />Gigi: There's not gonna be anybody left.<br /><br />Let me know some of yours - and your favorite part!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-22279923238794974592011-02-13T11:14:00.000-08:002011-02-13T12:02:01.943-08:00Versatile Blogger AwardI was given the Versatile Blogger Award from <a href="http://yummy411.blogspot.com/">Yummy411</a> and <a href="http://morenitalokita.blogspot.com/">Morenita</a>!! Yay :) Thanks guys! Please visit their blogs because they are both very informative and fill with BEAUTILIOUS stuff.<br /><br /><center><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQCG7dh-ELI/TVcnR4VHncI/AAAAAAAAADU/Uf29TpbEyy8/s320/versatilebloggeraward.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQCG7dh-ELI/TVcnR4VHncI/AAAAAAAAADU/Uf29TpbEyy8/s320/versatilebloggeraward.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></center><br /><br />The rules for these awards are:<br /><br />*Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.<br />*Tell us 7 things about yourself.<br /><br />*Award 15 recently discovered new bloggers.<br /><br />*Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award(s).<br /><br />---- Seven Things:<br />1) I love fortune cookie fortunes - sometimes you get bad ones but when you get good ones, it's pretty awesome - makes my day. The last one I got said something like:<br /><br />"A pleasant surprise will happen soon--" in bed... ha ha jk jk!<br /><br />2) I can't play sports but I want to be a better tennis player. I try to go every week!<br /><br />3) I used to be able to write HTML codes pretty well - I knew what .cgi and .shtml and .php was. Yup I have always had a website from when I was 13 to now. Now, I'm more chill with it - I just use blogspot - but back in the day... oh man... I was quite a master at web design!<br /><br />4) I don't know what my favorite movie is but my favorite chick flick is probably "The Holiday" followed by "She's The Man" ha ha<br /><br />5) I LOVE anything potato - fries, hash brown, tater tots, mash potatoes... YUM!<br /><br />6) I was born in Vietnam and moved to America when I was 8 - although people always comment on my lack of accent. That's good I guess.<br /><br />7) I really wish I could read more often!! I miss books - weird huh.<br /><br />---- I want to award this to everyone who has a blogspot! It takes a lot to write/update a blog so I think you guys all deserve it. Of course, I'll try to narrow it down to a few websites that I have always enjoyed reading:<br /><br /><a href="http://angelicbb.blogspot.com/">Angelic Betrayal</a><br /><a href="http://inhermakeupbag.blogspot.com/">In Her Makeup Bag</a><br /><a href="http://maquilagem-masstige.blogspot.com">Maquilagem Masstige</a><br /><a href="http://iambeautiful20.blogspot.com/">Everyday Makeup</a><br /><a href="http://ahleessa4realz.blogspot.com/">Ahleessa 4 Realz</a><br /><a href="http://amynaree.blogspot.com/">Amynaree</a><br /><a href="http://beautygurugals.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Beauty Guru</a><br /><a href="http://www.mochamishmash.com/">Mocha Mish Mash</a><br /><a href="http://www.prettymuchmakeup.com/">Pretty Much Makeup</a><br /><a href="http://shopnchomp.blogspot.com/">Shop N Chomp</a><br /><br />Okay - I'm suppose to do 15... but I don't have time to find more!! Enjoy the award :) You guys are awesome.<br /><br /><center>♥ ♥ ♥ ♥<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">HAPPY VALENTINES DAY</span> (early)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/7119305/IMG_1740_large.JPG?1297615989"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/7119305/IMG_1740_large.JPG?1297615989" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />So what do you guys think of these "anti-Valentine's" people? I remember when I was in Middle School, during Valentines day - a few of my teachers would wear "Anti-Valentine's Day" T-shirts. I am sure they all have husbands but I think they believe, as some others do, that Valentine's Day is a corporate Holiday and a day that makes all singletons feel bad! In some ways I agree - being single and all - can't really celebrate it like how it's meant to be celebrated. Still, I think the act and emotions of being in love is worth a day of celebration! I've had my share of heartbreaks and disappointment, the pangs of love you might say, and yet I still support this holiday wholeheartedly!<br /><br />So I say to all you couples: I'm jealous of you guys but I wish you guys the greatest happiness - and enjoy your day :)<br /><br />And to your singles out there: No need to sulk - spend the day with people you love or do something that you love. Just know that your day will come - keep your heart and mind open :)<br /><br /><center><br />"A course of true love never did run smooth" - William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream<br /><br />"If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night<br /></center><br /><br />Me? I have an exam on Tuesday at 1PM so I'll be studying on Monday! Sad you say? Well - that's life I guess ;-p But don't worry - I had a mini celebration w/ mah girls already!!<br /><br />Have a great day, thanks for reading this non beauty related postndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-92023141246789197772011-02-10T20:21:00.000-08:002011-02-10T21:38:46.970-08:00My Favorite Drugstore BrandThe answer people often give to the question, "What is your favorite make up brand?", is: "Oh, I love all sorts of brand. I don't like this just one!".<br /><br />This is so true - I look at my make up collection and think - I love all different brands! Each brand carry a different item that I love so it is impossible to choose. But I thought I'd think about this a little harder... and here's the extended version of my answer:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for face products: Maybelline</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/a96a4ff5-1.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/08/mousse-mousse-here-and-mousse-mousse.html">Maybelline's Dream Mousse Concealer</a><br />and<br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/02/k-im-gonna-make-this-fast.html">Maybelline's Mineral Power Concealer</a></center><br /><br />I absolutely love both concealers! I love the Mousse one more just because it is so easy to apply!!!!!! Makes my make up routine a million times faster.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Blush: Jane</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Bronzer: Rimmel</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture090-3.jpg"><br />Rimmel's Mineral Bronzer in Sun Light (L)<br />Jane Blushing Cheeks in Blushing Petal (R)<br /></center><br /><br />Blush and bronzers are a must for me because I'm kinda pale and with the combo of both, I look like a I have healthy complexion! I look awake and ready to take on the world!! Jane blushes are so soft and, this one in particular, is so pretty and natural on me! The Rimmel Bronzer is my favorite bronzer and I love just dusting it all over my face. I feel like it brings life to my face... weird huh!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for High Lighter: Physician's Formula</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0ffbb103-1.jpg"><br />Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strips</center><br /><br />Love the pigmentation and texture of this! Very beautiful shimmer that isn't over stated. I use this both on my eyes and my cheeks to high light! I usually hate shimmery products but I love doing this during the month of spring because it gives me that fresh glow!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Lip stuff: Revlon</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/36f047f7.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/01/pucker-up.html">Revlon's Colorburst lipstick in Soft Rose</a><br />and<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/tips-lips.jpg"><br />Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses</center><br /><br />I really love the way Revlon lippies look and they feel great on the lips too. I find that Revlon has a lot more selections when it comes to types of lipstick, finishes, colors... etc. Their lip glosses are the only ones I really enjoy wearing also.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Mascara: Maybelline</span><br /><br />The first mascara I ever tried was Maybelline's Great Lash and at the time, I was so a n00b that I bought it in Brown! Boo! The 2nd I tried was the Full n' Soft and that was a great everyday, natural mascara! Even though I haven't tried any others, I feel like this brand has the most to offer me w/ all their new mascaras coming out. Some that I'm dying to try are: Lash Stiletto Voluptous, The Falsies, and Define A Lash.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Brushes: ELF</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture112.jpg"><br />ELF's $1 Professional Eye Shadow Brushes</center><br /><br />I own two of these along with the $1 crease brush. These three are my essential weapons for eye make up! Besides that, I also own a few studio brushes and I really like them all! They are so cheap that you can have great tools but you can also save the money for more products to play with.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Single Eye Shadow: CoverGirl</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture061.jpg"><br />CoverGirl's Single in Tapestry Taupe</center><br /><br />I am starting to fall in love with these shades! They come with so much products and various types of colors! Now, I do love the NYX singles but I feel like I don't reach for those as often as I reach for CoverGirl... not sure why! I also have Brown Smolder and Swiss Chocolate - both fantastic shades with great pigmentation and easy to wear.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Palette Eye Shadow: Wet N' Wild</span><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/Picture087.jpg"><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-get-wet-and-wild.html">Wet N' Wild's Mega Eyes Trio in Mojave Mauves</a><br /></center><br /><br />This is my go to palette - eye shadows are soft, pigmented and freaking fantastic! I have two other palettes: Sugar Plum Fairies and Silent Treatment. Here are two recent FOTD's I did with these WnW eye shadow palettes:<br /><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/100-things-6-10-fotd.html">1/29/11</a> w/ Mojave Mauves<br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/purple-haze.html">1/25/11</a> w/ Sugar Plum Fairies<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brand I go to for Lip Balms: Burt's Bees</span><br /><br />I am quite sure I've used up about 4 tubes and that's only because I wanted to use up my other lip balms too. I've used so many different lip balms but always go back to this one! LOVE IT - will repurchase when I run out of my other lip balms!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-4389607612777181312011-02-08T21:56:00.000-08:002011-02-08T22:23:28.653-08:00100 Things: 16-20 + NOTD!<center>16)Friendship<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6901240/tumblr_lfmvzhsXFT1qefmjho1_500_large.jpg?1296924884"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 372px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6901240/tumblr_lfmvzhsXFT1qefmjho1_500_large.jpg?1296924884" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><I>Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love. - Jane Austen</I><br /><br />17) Smiles<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/3559925/tumblr_l7pyslJMXR1qal6kwo1_500_large.jpg?1282795352"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 357px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/3559925/tumblr_l7pyslJMXR1qal6kwo1_500_large.jpg?1282795352" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />18) Dancing<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6722734/tumblr_lfu3tjgBkg1qg6z6no1_500_large.jpg?1296388827"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6722734/tumblr_lfu3tjgBkg1qg6z6no1_500_large.jpg?1296388827" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />19) Disney Princesses<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4806794/128512600274170_large.png?1289055183"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 500px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/4806794/128512600274170_large.png?1289055183" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />20) Memories<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6996667/5428940273_6a90975985_z_large.jpg?1297207256"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6996667/5428940273_6a90975985_z_large.jpg?1297207256" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />+ + + + + + + + + + + + +<br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/5a90fb7b.jpg"><br />Milani's Brown-a-licious<br /></center><br /><br />I decided that I don't like the Milani brush at all - it is so hard to apply cleanly. However, this color is pretty awesome and I love it :) It is not as bright as your typical reds but elegant enough to look kind of dressed up... know what I mean?<br /><br />Overall, I like it because it isn't streaky and it isn't dry. A bit runny but I prefer that over dry any day! It last a good amount of days and the shine is fantastic! I don't like the brush UGH! But I totally recommend this nail polish for anyone looking for a nice drugstore pick-me-up :)<br /><br />Have a great day!!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-30849446565333713922011-02-06T10:50:00.000-08:002011-02-06T21:35:41.674-08:00Drugstore Look-a-LikesWhen I look at some of the products I have purchased/swapped over the years, I have to say that, when it comes to eye shadows, I'm in love with 2 types of colors: bronze and taupe!! What I love love about these shades is that I can just swipe the color on my lid, liner, mascara, and I'M DONE!!!! No fussing about outer corner or crease shades or blending.<br /><br />So I decided to pull out my collection and swatch them to see how similar the colors are. Have I been wasting my money on the same exact shades?!?! Or are there slight differences to them that I can detect.<br /><br /><CENTER><B>Bronze:</B><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/1a8e6ac3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/58c879aa.jpg"><br />1) ELF's Butternut quad<br />2) Revlon's Coffee Bean quad<br />3) Cover Girl's single in Swiss Chocolate<br /></CENTER><br /><br />My favorite to wear is the Revlon one because it is so soft and easy to apply! I feel like I always get compliments when I wear this. I recently got CG Swiss Chocolate from a swap and already really enjoy it! It is also really soft and pigmented! I love it. Now, the ELF one is not as soft but still just as pigmented and it is one of my oldest shadows. All three are extremely easy to blend and looks great in the crease as well as all over the lid!<br /><br /><CENTER><B>Taupe:</B><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/32b4270b.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/60365f40.jpg"><br /><br />1) Maybelline single in Beach Blush<br />2) Cover Girl's single in Tapestry Taupe<br />3) Wet n Wild trio in Silent Treatment<br />4) L'Oreal's HiP in Sassy<br />5) Wet n Wild trio in Mojave Mauves<br /></center><br /><br />Let's see, I would say that the best texture and pigmentation would be the Wet N' Wild shadows and the L'Oreal HiP. The cool thing about L'Oreal's shadow is that it is a good dupe for MAC's Satin Taupe. However, I find it a bit dark for everyday wear. Sometimes, it is easy for me to go smokey with this if I'm not careful. However, the WnW ones are amazing! I swear, Mojave Mauves is one of my favorite trios ever and that taupe shadow is probably most worn. Of course, CG's shadow is quite popular and it is a really cool taupe because it is more silvery taupe. Very cool! I don't like the texture that much - it can cause a lot of fallout as well. WnW's Silent Treatment is also a silvery taupe. Finally, the Maybelline single is really cool - texture isn't as good as I would've hoped - but I still love the color and it really brings out the brown of my eyes. Very interesting indeed! These are really fun to have - taupes are a lot prettier than regular brown, IMO. These are extremely easy to wear! One swipe on the lids and I'm done w/ my eye shadow look.<br /><br />So, what do you guys think? What color do you guys tend to buy?<br /><br />I also just realize I have a lot of matte dark brown shades too... but I guess I can save that for another time. ALso - the swatches show how dry my skin was... GROSS!<br /><br /><CENTER>♥ ♥ ♥</center><br /><br />I went to see No Strings Attached with a friend yesterday...<br /><br /><center><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ubfcfs98MBw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /><br />and I thought it was cute -- but really cheesy!!! Ha ha but I think it's kinda good timing for this movie since Valentines day is right around the corner. It's good for couples and singles to go and watch :)<br /><br />I think Natalie Portman is freaking awesome and she is a great actress. However, I hope she does more amazing films.<br /><br />BTW - Natalie Portman and Alicia Keys are two women I really want to be like. Their make up and clothing styles aside, they are both extremely talented and really smart and just fantastic at what they do! They live life under pressure and fame but doesn't succumb to all that crap. Very admirable indeed.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-31399550164690466662011-02-02T20:03:00.000-08:002011-02-02T20:26:55.363-08:00100 Things: 11-15 + FOTD!Yes, another one! Sorry guys but since I've just had one of the most annoying exam ever, I just want to write something that will cheer me up a little bit.<br /><br /><center>11) Coldplay<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6676742/75312_10150333268180253_15253175252_15798879_2266975_n_large.jpg?1296248097"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6676742/75312_10150333268180253_15253175252_15798879_2266975_n_large.jpg?1296248097" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />12) Books<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6830360/tumblr_lfxx01JazU1qajnsxo1_500_large.jpg?1296701478"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 335px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6830360/tumblr_lfxx01JazU1qajnsxo1_500_large.jpg?1296701478" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />13) Red Pandas!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6370893/OQAAAGjK4B6cK6fV3tR0JBUDpUaggMuoeRxF4Oj7f4fLuXw0NxFCHOGxD6DS9HfqSvhi0Y1MxyH6QrzQ1qQpE8Oc-54Am1T1UBOexVJ8C0IOwld31McazRGSP5ps_large.jpg?1295300366"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 429px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6370893/OQAAAGjK4B6cK6fV3tR0JBUDpUaggMuoeRxF4Oj7f4fLuXw0NxFCHOGxD6DS9HfqSvhi0Y1MxyH6QrzQ1qQpE8Oc-54Am1T1UBOexVJ8C0IOwld31McazRGSP5ps_large.jpg?1295300366" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />14) Nature<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6828151/4964_59a5_large.gif?1296694987"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 281px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6828151/4964_59a5_large.gif?1296694987" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />15) Hope<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6824793/hopedream_large.jpg?1296686112"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 500px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6824793/hopedream_large.jpg?1296686112" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />♥ ♥ ♥<br /></center><br /><br />So I went out with a couple of friends a few weeks ago and just wanted to do a nice normal look - not neutral - so I reached for my Revlon's Nude Element. The palette is great for a more glamorous look but definitely not over the top!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/db49efa2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d51cb2dc.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/210139fe.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/b98673b6.jpg"><br /><br />Revlon's Palette in Nude Element<br />Revlon's Illuminance Creme Shadow in Pink Petal<br />NYX single in Champagne<br />ELF's quad in Butternut<br />Jordana's Fabuliner Liquid Liner upper lash line<br />Physician's Formula Gel liner lower lash line (this stuff last and last!)<br /><br />Maybelline's Colorsensational Lipstick in Warm Me Up</center>ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-20653203605234510992011-01-30T22:55:00.000-08:002011-01-30T23:13:44.730-08:00Loving This Time of YearWhy?<br /><br />Because CVS and Walgreens - even Ulta and a bit of Target and Walmart - are having huge sales to clear out stuff for their new merchandise! You know what that means? Beauty CLEARANCE SALE!<br /><br />As far as I know - this is still going on - and so I want to quickly review a product that I got a week ago and urge you guys to take advantage of this awesome deal.<br /><br />What I'm talking about is:<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/3758b18c.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer</span></center><br /><br />My shade is Medium -- and check out the 75% Off!!<br /><br />So I'm not gonna go into major details but I always think that a picture can say a thousand words so - here are some pics of this baby doing its thing.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/625df104.jpg"><br />before<br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/76e383b0.jpg"><br />after</center><br /><br />So?? What do you think?<br /><br />The texture, I would describe this, as more liquid than cream. I was SURPRISED to see how pigmented this is considering it is a liquid concealer. It comes on SOOO light and it feels light but it covers so well!!! And a little bit goes a long way! I just squeeze out a tiny bit (like less than pea size... like a droplet) and I was able to use that for my eyes and other redness/spots on my face!<br /><br />Easy to blend and the shade works quite well for me.<br /><br />The most amazing thing about this is that it is hydrating and it doesn't get cakey! It doesn't settle into lines because of how moisturizing it is! This is the aspect that I love the most!<br /><br />I guess the only bad thing is I don't think it has strong lasting power. I would say 4-5 hours would be the max!<br /><br />I remember almost purchasing this for it's full price $10 but I got it for $2.50... sooooo.....<br /><br />Yeah, don't walk - run to your closest CVS and fingers crossed that it is still on sale.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-70273206805926168892011-01-29T13:44:00.000-08:002011-01-29T14:39:19.090-08:00100 Things: 6-10 + FOTD!To continue from my previous post.<br /><br /><center>6) Sleep<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6680325/tumblr_lflt5kRCZv1qf0oxdo1_500_large.jpg?1296255907"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 316px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6680325/tumblr_lflt5kRCZv1qf0oxdo1_500_large.jpg?1296255907" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />7) Spring<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6609718/nature6_large.jpg?1296049327"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6609718/nature6_large.jpg?1296049327" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />8) BOBA!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/3414595/tumblr_l74036vCv01qaym0qo1_400_large.jpg?1282013159"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/3414595/tumblr_l74036vCv01qaym0qo1_400_large.jpg?1282013159" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />9) Relaxation<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6655275/ann_he_10_large.jpg?1296172758"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 328px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6655275/ann_he_10_large.jpg?1296172758" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />10) Letters<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6629991/90462238_1283144698_large.jpg?1296095205"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6629991/90462238_1283144698_large.jpg?1296095205" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />♥ ♥ ♥<br /></center><br /><br />A couple of weeks ago, I decided to sport this cute natural eye. It's very maroon toned... very pretty! I love it! I used my Wet N' Wild palette in Mojave Mauves. On my lips, I'm wearing WnW's megalast lipstick in Rose Bud.<br /><center><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/aa7cc580.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/79d39374.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/f2de277f.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/27b4ae64.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />I wore that look when I went to catch up w/ a friend at lunch. Man, now i really want to go back... it was so delicious!! And now that I've mentioned Boba as a drink - I want it sooo much now!!<br /><br />ENJOY!!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-26679697767151934892011-01-26T23:10:00.000-08:002011-01-26T23:24:44.696-08:00100 Things: 0-5I was reading <a href="http://gabysbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/100-things-part-1.html">Gaby's post</a> about making a list of 100 things she liked and I thought it was <span style="font-style: italic;">a brilliant idea</span>!!!<br /><br />So here goes, 100 Things from Ndoodles. Oh and just like her... I'm taking amazing pictures from http://weheartit.com. Hope that is okay.<br /><br /><center> 1) Jane Austen<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6530746/tumblr_levgr5ZcJ21qfhvpzo1_500_large.jpg?1295801132"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 300px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6530746/tumblr_levgr5ZcJ21qfhvpzo1_500_large.jpg?1295801132" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />2) Day Dream<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6633966/tumblr_lfj07em5aD1qcu4b7o1_400_large.jpg?1296110962"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6633966/tumblr_lfj07em5aD1qcu4b7o1_400_large.jpg?1296110962" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />3) Gifts<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6587410/present_large.jpg?1295977137"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6587410/present_large.jpg?1295977137" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />4) Rain<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6623726/tumblr_lf0qmxgKdO1qacmz1o1_500_large.jpg?1296079587"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6623726/tumblr_lf0qmxgKdO1qacmz1o1_500_large.jpg?1296079587" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />5) Imagination<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6388484/tumblr_lcojy1Y3PI1qchixuo1_500_large.jpg?1295366654"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 308px;" src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/6388484/tumblr_lcojy1Y3PI1qchixuo1_500_large.jpg?1295366654" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />I want you guys all to do this... it's really fun and the photographs on weheartit are amazing!!!<br /><br />ENJOY! The next 95 things... coming up soon!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-15460646595351324102011-01-25T22:51:00.000-08:002011-01-25T23:14:25.741-08:00Purple HazeI think I've figured out a pattern... around Spring time, I tend to get OBSESSED over purple shades and purple looks! Instead of trying to break this pattern, I thought... hmmm why not show you guys some of the looks that I've done lately.<br /><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day-and-new-year-d.html">Feb 14, 2010</a><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/02/be-mine-p.html">Feb 1, 2010</a><br />And lots more...<br /><br /><a href="http://3crookedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/10/favorite-purple-shadows.html">Favorite Purple Eye Shadows</a><br /><br />So here some new FOTD for 2011!! And this time, I used shadows from my new purple-filled palette:<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/7471f8ba.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/cb833faa.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/37892df3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/95051d33.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/4cf6d9c3.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/63699cac.jpg"><br /></center><br /><br />I used the Revlon Creme shadow all over my lids. Then I placed the violet color (2nd left) all over my lids and then I used the bottom left in the outer area/crease. Then, I placed put the darkest shade in the outer corner and blend it out to the crease. Finally, I placed the 2nd right overlapping the darkest shade to have a nice gradient. And then I used a highlight either from that palette or my ELF palette - don't remember.<br /><br />But... TAH DAH!!!<br /><br />And the shadows turn out really nice and pigmented. Man, that darkest shade: OMG - I lightly touched it and it packed so much pigment! Didn't not expect that at all!<br /><br />Well anyways, thanks for reading!ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783833779243669712.post-78491989405646367722011-01-23T12:09:00.000-08:002011-01-23T12:51:22.359-08:00Looking for Liquid Liner?I think I might have found a really fantastic one that you guys might be interested in b/c it is so easy to use and it is CHEAP!<br /><br />I'm talking about: Jordana's Incolor Fabuliner in black!!<br /><center><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/d97593ed.jpg"></center><br /><br />I don't know about you but liquid liners have always been a struggle for me. And I wouldn't really care to learn because I love using regular eyeliners and even shadows for eyeliners... but every since I paid a bit more attention to celebrity make up, I totally love the way Taylor Swift (not a big fan of hers but I do like her make up) and Katy Perry pull of the winged liquid liner looks:<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/38b06a2c.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">** Youtube.com</span><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/b976c2f1.jpg"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">** Google.com</span></center><br /><br />I wanted that nice smooth black/dramatic liner so much! Since I am a beginner at this, I want to get the technique down before I try something more expensive so I used products from WnW and Jane.<br />I tried using gel liners (Jane and WnW) because those apply easier but I find them to be kind of drying sometimes and doesn't give that smooth look you'd get with liquid liner.<br />I've also tried using a WnW liner but hated the application process of having to dip back into the ink.<br /><br />So I decided to venture out and look into pen liners!! Yes, who came up w/ such a smart idea! Well I was at Walgreens purchasing some needed things and I decided to pick this up. The website shows that there are two colors: black and brown. I wanted black! I picked this up for $1.99 at my local Walgreens.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/7e2493a4.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/3b6a125f.jpg"></center><br /><br />As you can see, the tip is very pointy so you can make precise and thin lines if you want. But it can be thicker if you use more of the side instead of just the tip.<br /><br />I love that it goes on black! Yes, I don't have to go over and over and over with the pen and I still get a nice black line. The tip allows me to have a nice control for the wing (still something I need to practice on though...) and the application process was so painless! It's like using a regular eyeliner!! So happy :)<br /><br />Here's the weird thing: it can be kinda smudgy... like I would put it on the back of my hand, rub, and it will come off. But since I don't rub my eyes like I would rub the back of my hand, this liner stays on all day for me! So I don't think it's one of those crazy magical liners that stay on forever - but it does have fantastic lasting power. It dries quickly as well so you don't have to wait long for open your eyes!<br /><br />Last but not least - I love love that it is soooo easy to take off! Thank GOODNESS!! I don't have to spend hours trying to rub this liner off me!<br /><br />To summarize: I love it for it's easy application method, lasting power, and fast clean up at the end of the day.<br /><br />I seriously recommend anyone who also struggle w/ liquid liners. Here are some pictures of my amateur liquid liner use... I will work on it.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/ccd4e71f.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/5dff2562.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/179039b0.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/makeup/0c8883e7.jpg"></center><br /><br />What do you guys think? Have you tried this before??<br /><br />Now I'm kind of interested in this tiny brand, Jordana... I hear their lip glosses are really good too.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/5.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/5.gif"> <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/ndoodles/mood/5.gif"><br />♥ NBC comedy nights are awesome - I really like 30Rock, The Office... but new shows like Outsourced and Perfect Couples are quickly becoming my favorites<br />♥ Procrastination... ugh homework! You suck.<br />♥ Hey - tennis is not gonna go play itself!<br />♥ Neither will the piano...<br />♥ Craving strawberry shortcake gelato that I had at the mall one time... oh it was so good!<br />♥ Want to go eat dim sum... I've been hearing too much about it.<br />♥ Can't wait for warmer weather to come... it's hard for me to type right now since my fingers are FROZEN!<br />♥ I'm not a lip gloss girl but I have been wearing my Revlon Super Lustrous lip gloss in Life's A Peach a lot lately!<br /></center><br /><br />Thanks for reading! I got more reviews to come :) PS. Don't miss out on the CVS sales! Great great deals.ndoodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443117757147062457noreply@blogger.com5