In The Spirit of Valentine

What are your top 5 favorite CHICK FLICK films???

1) Bridget Jones' Diary



Favorite lines:
Jude: Just as you are? Not thinner? Not cleverer? Not with slightly bigger breasts or slightly smaller nose?
Bridget: No.
Shazzer: Well, f*** me.
Tom: This is someone you hate right?
Bridget: Yes, yes, I hate him.

2) The Holiday


Favorite lines:
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.'

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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.

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.

3) She's The Man


Favorite lines:
Toby: I need your advice man. I got lady troubles.
Viola: I'm here for you bro. I got a lifetime of knowledge.

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Duke: Ok, w-why do you have tampons in your boot?
Viola: Um, I get really bad nose bleeds?
Andrew: So you stick 'em up your nose?
Viola: Yeah! What, you've, you've never done that?
[Boys shake head]
Viola: Oh my! Beckhem does it all the time.
Duke: Serious?
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!
Duke: That's disgusting!
Andrew: Oh my god! You're room-mates a freak!

4) The Proposal


Favorite lines:
Andrew Paxton: We'll tell my family about our engagement when I want and how I want. Now, ask me nicely.
Margaret Tate: Ask you nicely what?
Andrew Paxton: Ask me nicely to marry you... Margaret.
Margaret Tate: What does that mean?
Andrew Paxton: You heard me. On your knee.
Margaret Tate: [she kneels] Fine. Does this work for you?
Andrew Paxton: Oh, I like this. Yeah.
Margaret Tate: Here you go. Will you marry me?
Andrew Paxton: No. Say it like you mean it.
Margaret Tate: Andrew.
Andrew Paxton: Yes, Margaret.
Margaret Tate: Sweet Andrew.
Andrew Paxton: I'm listening.
Margaret Tate: Would you please, with cherries on top, marry me?
Andrew Paxton: Ok. I don't appreciate the sarcasm, but I'll do it. See you at the airport tomorrow.

5) He's Just Not That Into You


Favorite Lines:
Mary: He MySpaced me.
Nathan: Ouch!
Mary: Oh.
Joshua: Oh girl I don't know about that... My trampy little sister says MySpace is the new booty call.

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Gigi: Hey sorry to bug you again! Uh quick question.
Alex: What's going on?
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.
Alex: Run.
Gigi: But maybe he is going out of town.
Alex: To where? New Guinea? Where's he gonna be that he's gonna be out of touch?
Gigi: Opens bathroom door - Where are you going out of town to again?
Gigi: Pittsburgh
Alex: Run.
Gigi: So what now I'm just supposed to turn from every guy who doesn't like me?
Alex: Uh. Yeah!
Gigi: There's not gonna be anybody left.

Let me know some of yours - and your favorite part!

Versatile Blogger Award

I was given the Versatile Blogger Award from Yummy411 and Morenita!! Yay :) Thanks guys! Please visit their blogs because they are both very informative and fill with BEAUTILIOUS stuff.



The rules for these awards are:

*Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.
*Tell us 7 things about yourself.

*Award 15 recently discovered new bloggers.

*Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award(s).

---- Seven Things:
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:

"A pleasant surprise will happen soon--" in bed... ha ha jk jk!

2) I can't play sports but I want to be a better tennis player. I try to go every week!

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!

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

5) I LOVE anything potato - fries, hash brown, tater tots, mash potatoes... YUM!

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.

7) I really wish I could read more often!! I miss books - weird huh.

---- 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:

Angelic Betrayal
In Her Makeup Bag
Maquilagem Masstige
Everyday Makeup
Ahleessa 4 Realz
Amynaree
Confessions of a Beauty Guru
Mocha Mish Mash
Pretty Much Makeup
Shop N Chomp

Okay - I'm suppose to do 15... but I don't have time to find more!! Enjoy the award :) You guys are awesome.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY (early)




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!

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 :)

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 :)


"A course of true love never did run smooth" - William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

"If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night


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!!

Have a great day, thanks for reading this non beauty related post

Girl Confessions Tag

I just want to apologize for not posting lately. I don't really have any beauty related things to talk about at the moment. Can you guys believe it - I didn't spend ANY money on cosmetics this month. I thought about buying some WnW stuff while they were 50% off at Walgreens but when I got there, I just didn't feel like buying anything.

I think it's because I don't have any money to spare anyways. And whatever money I have, I like to take it and hang out with my friends - and they aren't really the shopping for make-up types.

Anyways, usually when I have nothing beauty-related to post about, I like to post a tag. This one is gonna be a long one but feel free to do it too! And let me know about it as well so I read your answers too. This is called the "Girl Confessions Tag" that I got from Beauty Broadcast by emilynoel83. Such an awesome beauty guru!

Okay, without further ado:

1. What color is you hair?: Black - dark brown (because of natural highlights)

2. Drama?: NO DRAMA! I hate drama - although sometimes when I get bored I do wish that there was so good drama around.

3. Are you a girly girl?: Yes and no - I didn't get into make up til I was in college and my clothes are far from being "fashionable". However, I do hate bugs and I adore all things that are tiny and cute. And I'm not very good at sports!

4. Who was the last person you hugged?: My friend Tina.

5. Small or large purses?: Not too big - like medium size. But I like to travel light so I just stick with the wristlet if I go out.

6. Are you short?: 5 feet tall... ha ha... yeah people comment on that ALL THE TIME.

7. Do you like somebody: Ha ha - yes, I'm crushing on someone.

8. What would you do if someone smacked your butt?: I'd be like "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?".

9. Do you care if your socks are dirty?: I prefer clean but if I'm desperate, I don't mind putting on disgusting socks. **FUNNY FACT: I'm wearing two different socks today... yeah... I don't think anyone noticed though.

10. Do you dress up on Halloween?: Yes

11. Are you double jointed?: Nope.

12. Where is the weirdest place you have slept?: Probably a tent that I would make out of chairs and blankets when I was younger... but that's pretty much it.

13. Has anyone touched/smacked your butt in the past 24 hours?: No - don't remember so probably not :D

15. Do you call anybody by their last name?: Not really.

16. How many guys will read this just because it says “Girl Confessions”?: Probably not.

“X” Marks the Spot:

[X] I do wear make up
[X] I have cried at a movie theater.
[X] I can put mascara on without opening my mouth.
[X] I get jealous (a trait that I try to get rid of - HATE BEING JEALOUS - it is so stupid)
[X] I think Johnny Depp is sexy.
[X] I love to laugh.
[ ] I like death metal.
[ ] I like rap.
[ ] I like country
[X] I carry a purse.
[X] I’d be lost without my computer (well, technology - like my iTouch or my phone).
[ ] I own a Spice Girls CD.
[ ] I own a Britney Spears CD.
[ ] I own a boy band CD.
[ ] I get bored watching football.
[X] I’ve never been called a spoiled brat.
[X] Guys are confusing (not confusing, just stupid HA HA!).
[ ] I’ve been called a bad influence (ONCE! but that was dumb and not worth mentioning).
[ ] I have/had a piercing other than my ears.

17. What color is your bra that your wearing?: Bright pink

18. Do you prefer light or dark haired guys?: Either - although I've always been more attracted to lighter hair - like 60/40.

19. Are you currently frustrated with a boy?: Ha ha yeah ;D When am I not?

20. Do you have a best friend(s)?: Yes - these are the people I tell my thoughts to. I don't usually talk about my feelings or my thoughts.

21. Have you ever had your heart broken?: Yes.

22. What size shoe do you wear?: size 5... and sometimes not even.

23. Do you like your life?: My life is very blessed and I need to keep telling myself to never take what I have for granted. With all my frustrations and things not going right, I have never suffered in ways that a lot of people around the world has suffered.

24. Has one of your friends ever stolen a boyfriend from you?: No... not exactly but it wasn't a big drama-fest or anything.

25. Have you ever jumped in the pool with your clothes on?: When I was younger.

26. Do you have more friends that are girls or boys?: More girls - definitely!

27. Do you wear extensions? No.

28. Have you ever slapped a boy in the face? : Maybe? For a play or something... can't remember.

29. What are your biggest fears?: Losing friends and family.

30. Have you ever cried yourself to sleep?: No.

31. Have you ever not been able to get someone off of your mind?: yes

32. Do you believe in the saying “once a cheater, always a cheater”?: It really depends on the person... but I'm sure that is true 80% of the time.

33. Have you ever had a good feeling about something?: Definitely :D

34. Do you ever wish you were famous?: Yes - I want to be a lead singer in a band... or a famous movie star.

35. Are you currently missing someone? All the time.


***This guy or that guy?***

Punk/Goth or Gangster?: If I had to choose one: punk/goth. But I don't think I'd go for either.

Preppy or Cowboy?: Preppy.

Face or Body?: Face over body - however, I'll take both if possible :D

Sweet or Sexy?: Sweet. You usually gush over how "sweet" he is not the other way around.

Armani or Abercrombie?: I don't need brand names - I just need him to look presentable.

City-slicker or Rural Guy?: WAH? City-slicker? Um... I don't know about this one.

Blue, Green, Grey, or Brown eyes?: Any color is nice - but I like light colors - so light brown eyes are pretty too. Although I've never met a grey-eyed person.

Contacts or Glasses?: Depends. Some people look really nice/smart with glasses.


***Your pick...***

36. Eyeliner or Mascara?: Mascara

37. Louis Vuitton or Dooney & Bourke?: Louis Vuitton.

38. Heels or flats?: Either - preferably comfortable heels :D

39. Skirts or pants?: Depends on the occasion. I hate wearing skirts to school.

40. Socks or leggings?: Either... I prefer jeggings though.

41. Sweatshirts or jackets?: Jackets

42. Flip Flops or sneakers?: Flip flops

43. Straight or curly hair?: I don't like completely straight and completely curly. A nice soft combo is nice.

44. Hoop or dangling earrings?: I don't own any hoop earrings. But I think both looks nice - depending on the outfit, of course.

45. White or black?: White shirts. Black dresses.

46. Victoria’s Secret or Bath and Body Works?: Bath & Body Works

47. Smoothies or lattes?: Lattes

48. Diet or regular sodas?: Regular

49. Orange juice or Apple juice?: Orange

50. Pearls or diamonds?: Diamonds

51. Vintage or boho?: Vintage.

52. Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen?: In my opinion, one is prettier than the other - and I think that is Ashley. But also, I don't really care.

53. Lindsay or Hilary?: Hilary CLINTON!!!

54. Ipod or cell phone?: iPod - or iPhone baby.

55. Friends or family?: GOT TO HAVE BOTH!!!

56. Lip gloss or lip stick?: Lipsticks!

57. Manicure or pedicure?: Pedicures are way more important because I think my feet look weird without painted nails.

58. Tiffany’s or Chanel?: Chanel

59. Love or peace?: You gotta have love; "Love is our resistance" - Muse

60. Sunglasses or purses?: Depends - sunglasses... well, if I have my purse than I can put my sunglasses in it.


***In a guy…***

Funny or Serious?: Funny. I tend to really like people who can make me laugh.

Romantic or Daredevil?: Romantic

Cute or Hot?: Cute and sweet.

Dark Eyes or Light Eyes?: I think I said light before, yeah?

Long Hair or Short Hair?: Short

Curly Hair or Straight Hair?: Straight - but if he keeps it short it's not like the curl's gonna be that big a deal.

Good Dancer or Good Singer?: HE MUST KNOW BOTH! Ha ha that's a lie because I'm not good at either.

Basketball Player or Football Player?: Football - basketball players are too tall.

Jock or Rebel?: Jock because rebel brings in too much drama.

Smoker or Non-smoker?: non smoker

Druggie or Clean?: DRUGGIE!!! Ha ha NOT.

Has a Motorcycle or Has a Sports Car?: Sports Car.

Beard/Mustache or Clean-shaven?: A little 5 o'clock shadow is hot! (just look at my poll on the right)

Younger or Older?: My age or older.

Player or Loyal?: I want my man to be a big druggie and a player too - doesn't that sound just fantastic? Loyalty is OVERRATED!

Okay, so now that is over - I hope you guys enjoyed this post and learn more about my girly side!

I tag everyone of you - DO IT! You'll have so much fun!

8 Questions from Nicole

Nicole from NV Beauty has tagged me to answer her 8 questions! This was such a fun tag and I love doing this because it allows me to understand more about you guys. Below are my 8 questions and I hope whoever reads this post will do this tag. If not, please answer at least one or two in the comment section!

1. What is your favorite brand of makeup and why?
Thinking back, if I were to choose only one brand of make up to use - I'd probably go with NYX because they have a great selection of just everything. But I think a close match would be Revlon. I love their lipsticks, lip gloss, eyeliner, eye shadows... Overall though, I love all types of brand!


2. What is the most you've ever paid for one single item of makeup or other beauty related product?
My answer would be totally LAME but I think $15 for Revlon Colorstay Mousse foundation.

3. Hot rollers or curling iron?
Okay, I'm completely incompetent when it comes to curling my hair... and I haven't tried hot rollers yet... but I feel like rollers might be easier for me to work with.

4. How long does it take you to get ready in the mornings?
I try to keep it short but usually 10-20 mins.



5. Do you have a "beauty budget" each month?
I try to keep it under $20... I've been good except for July :(

6. What skincare line can't you live without?
I don't really have a skincare line... ah I feel like my answers are pretty boring! I really like the Neutrogena stuff. I feel like I can always go back to it. Clean and Clear is pretty good too. Although I've recently been obsessed with Olay's Daily Facial Wipes... THOSE ARE AMAZING --> read the side bar for more.

7.Who is your all time beauty icon?
I really like Jennifer Aniston. Being a HUGE Friends fan, of course I'm Team Jennifer! I can't believe my mother thought I was on the other team. I love that she doesn't look like she tries too hard but she always come off so sexy! I've just always love her style!


8.Do you wear makeup and fix your hair even when you aren't going out?
I think having a "bad hair day" is the WORST so I always make sure it looks fine! Also, on an everyday basis - I wear brow pencil and blush. Those are my must haves to going out of the house. If I'm being a bum all day - then it isn't important.

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My questions:

1) If you could star in a film, what kinda film would it be - Action, Romantic comedy... etc?

2) What is your everyday make up routine?

3) How do you relax after a week of hard work?

4) If you had a panda as a pet, what would you name it?

5) What do you think about jegging and even leggings?

6) Would you spend money on nice pair of sunglasses or a nice purse or shoes?

7) What is your biggest pet peeve?

8) What is one compliment that you get the most from other people?

and extra #9: Have you seen Inception and did you like it?

I personally LOVE the movie - I thought it was suspenseful, has a good plot, good cast (although Ellen Page - JUNO... can't get that out of my head), and beautiful music.

Combination of all that transformed into a beautiful masterpiece!

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Also - I am taking a mini vacation this weekend. I'm off to San Diego!!! I will be sure to post so many pictures that your minds will explode!! Ha ha hopefully not.

See ya all next week.

Mindless Rambling

So I haven't blogged in a while!! Sorry about that... I just ran out of things to blog about... ha ha. I was doing so well too - popping out like 3 posts a week. I've just been preoccupied with other thoughts besides make up and beauty stuff...

So when I have nothing to blog about, I usually do tags. Here is the 25 Questions Tag stolen from (an awesome blogger) Glam Morena!:

1. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge, or fingers?
Lately, just fingers.

2. Do you apply your eyeshadow from light to dark? or dark to light?
Depends on the look - an everyday look: light to dark. A smokey look: dark to light.

3. Do you prime your eyes?
YES! It's a must.

4. Concealer first, or after foundation?
After. Often during the school year, I don't even wear foundation.

5. Go for manicures, or manicure yourself?
Manicure myself.

6. Exfoliate lips, face or both?
I exfoliated my face yesterday using St. Ives Apricot scrub - but I use that like once every two months... and I don't exfoliate my lips.

7. On average, how long does it take you to do your makeup?
I try to keep it to 20-25 mins if I'm doing the whole face for going out. But usually just 10 mins - moisturizing, filling in brows, lining eyes, curling lashes, mascara, blush and lip stuff.

8. Do you wear makeup everyday and everywhere?
If I leave the house, I always put on moisturizer w/ SPF, fill in my brows, and put blush on. This takes like 5 mins.

9. What release are you most excited about? (Makeup)
Eh... I don't really pay much attention to this sorts... but check out this awesome post about new drugstore products.

10. What's your weakness? Shoes, purses, clothes, jewelry, eyeshadow, lipstick or other?
Everything above... but lately I am more into shoes and clothes!

11. Do you whiten your teeth?
I used to w/ Crest White Strips... but I haven't used it in a really long time.

12. Wax eyebrows, or pluck?
NEITHER... ha ha yeah, that's why I have kinda bushy brows... but I just hate hate hate doing it.

13. What do you use to contour?
I don't really contour but ELF bronzer/blush duo has great contour color in the bronzer.

14. False lashes, or natural?
Natural... but I want to try out false lashes soon.

15. Favorite makeup brand?
Revlon, Maybelline, and ELF

16. Liquid eyeliner, pencil or gel?
Pencil - easiest way to apply for me.

17. Lipstick, lipgloss or chapstick?
Lipstick for sure. I'm so clumsy w/ lip gloss.

18. Pigments, pressed or cream eyeshadow?
I like pressed the most but I do enjoy cream shadows as well - serve as bases.

19. If you had to wear only one thing, excluding foundation; what would it be?
BLUSH!

20. Favourite color?
Blue

21. Favorite color combination?
I have no clue... I think right combo of yellow and blue looks great! Also pink and teal/cyan blue

22. Natural? or Dramatic? (Eye Makeup)
I'm always for natural.

23. Do you care more for quality or name brand?
I definitely care more about the quality but also the affordability.

24. Do you enjoy using face masks? If so which ones
I have only used the Queen Helene mint mask and it is okay... kinda drying though so watch out.

25. What is your current addiction? (example: lipsticks, eyeshadows, earrings..)
I'm obsessed w/ lip products right now!

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Also, I just wanted to thank all of you guys for taking your time to vote in my poll!


I like that none of you are interested in horror films like Splice! Ha ha... me neither. I went to see Knight and Day the other day - not too bad... wish it was a bit funnier but it was cute! And enjoyable. I kinda want to see Toy Story 3 - and as for Eclipse - I probably won't go to see it since I haven't even seen New Moon yet. But if I find people to come with me, I might. I am more a Harry Potter girl.

Speaking of which, I am re-reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Such a good book!! I'm so into it. I can probably sit and read this book forever - I just can't put it down. It's been 4 years since I've read it and so I don't remember a lot so it is almost like reading a brand new book for me.

Speaking of which:


ONE WORD: GOOSEBUMPS!

Well guys, stay tune for more from me. I am planning to write a few new reviews!! Please vote on the new poll and...

Sedona Lace your Face with NV Beauty

NV Beauty is hosting this awesome contest... and I was so inspired (also kinda had a lot of free time) so I decided to enter.

These are the pictures that I based both my looks in:


One thing you should know: I live in Arizona... the dessert does have some amazing sunsets and gorgeous skies! I have never been to Sedona (my parents have though) but I have been to Grand Canyon - gorgeous :D

First look is more of a smokey eye:


** I brightened the first one up a bit so the colors can show up better - different computers have different brightness. My laptop, for example, doesn't show the color as well as the computer I'm on right now. UGH!





So, with this eye, I focused on the dark bluish purple that is on the sky. Then I added accents of gold (which is another focus) and then the pink in my most inner corner. Then I just deepened the outer corner to emphasize on the shadows of the mountains. And the deep brown eyeliner is winged out more than usual to show the earthy colors of the mountain. It might be hard to see but there is green in the bottom lash line which represents the life on those mountains... I used my PF's highlighter to highlight my brow bone. I want it to look as magical as possible!


For the face, I tried a bit of a gradient affect - which didn't show up too well! But I contoured my cheeks w/ ELF's bronzer, then went above that w/ the CG's cheekers, and then finally topped everything off w/ Physician's Formula highlighter.




I love that lip combo!!!

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Second look is more wearable... although it is a bit on the glamorous side. Again, the first pic was brightened a bit so that other computers can be seen too:









Similar to the one above, it has pink in the inner corner (I actually used my blush to do this) and then lighter gold next to it. The the crease, I used the bright orange from the CG palette and then the outer V is deepened by MAC's sketch. Above that is a light halo of purple in my Maybelline trio and then I lined my eyes w/ the green. This look is suppose to resemble the sunsets. All the warmth and shimmer mix together to turn into a Sedona sunset! For my cheeks, I used the WnW bronzer because I didn't want pink on them... I have enough on my eyes!

I know, this post is really annoying b/c the pictures are not side by side. I will have to figure this out on later posts! For now, I'm a bit tired!

** Thanks Nicole for hosting this contest!! It is really awesome and the prizes are amazing. The Sedona brush set looks awesome (she did a review on them and they are really similar to Sigma brushes but WAY CHEAPER!!)! So if you guys are interested, you should do it. Bring on some creativity and... ya know, it helps if you have free time too.

Happy New Year

* Every year, we get a chance to start over. This doesn't mean our problems are gone but we get a chance to look back with a clear head and start fresh and new.

I hope we all take this opportunity and reach for an amazing year.

I wish EVERYONE an amazing new year with lots of health, happiness, and... Beauty!

Good luck!

Giveaway ended!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR PARTICIPATING

I had a lot of fun reading your comments

THEY WERE AWESOME:

Winner and everything is on the side bar


She has 2 days to respond back to me :)

Thanks again!

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Upcoming posts:
1) a Rihanna inspired look for $2
2) Revlon products review
3) A brush roller DIY
4) ELF haul?

Check out your Ulta... hurry!

So Ulta is having a really great sale last time I went - which was Thanksgiving weekend... so I don't know if they still have this BUT::

Revlon buy 2 get 2 free...

2 things I got from that deal:


* 2 Revlon eyeshadow contour brushes, 2 illuminance cream shadows - Coastal Blues and Pink
Yeah, so all of this was $7.50!! Yeah, it was insane because the stuff was "clearance"

And I am in love w/ both of them already:


I was so excited to see these on sale because I hear Emilynoel83 on youtube talk about them all the time! So, I HAD TO TRY IT OUT!

This contour brush is soft! It is dense and fluffy!! It is tapered and really well cut. It looks sturdy and it is just great at blending and putting colors in the crease.

The only problem is that it is pretty big for my eyes but it works so well! I've been playing with it nonstop. It is the only brush I use to put on shadows... ha ha...

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Then the cream shadows - I haven't opened up Pink Petals yet... but Coastal Blues... is so lovely!! This is a great palette for those who love blues or smokey eyes. And it is great because of that neutral color in the midst of those more dramatic ones.

Here are some swatches... it was really hard to take a picture of them for some reason:


** sorry for the tiny pic!




Very pigmented! All the colors are vibrant and lovely. I LOVE THAT GRAY!!! OH YES LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Great for smokey eyes!!!

I just wanted to post quickly about these great items just in case it is all gone or sold out. I should've done this sooner but I was busy! SORRY GUYS!

Here is a quick look I did using the brush only and a few other little things:





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So, the Holiday season is about giving... and let me tell you... THERE ARE A TON OF GIVEAWAYS going on at the moment!

1) Rai's 1 Year Anniversary Giveaway!! AWW...

2) Sleek for Beauty's 50 Followers+Xmas giveaway
- Really fun blog and great prizes!

3) Nouveau Cheap - a favorite blog of mine is having a massive giveaway - so many chances and so many choices!!

4) Finally, Lipglossing - another MASSIVE giveaway!! these prizes blow my mind! WHOO!

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And of course - my own giveaway :D


CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!!!

I'm Impressed!

So last year's Thanksgiving... guess where I was the night before??

AT A COLDPLAY CONCERT!!!!!

Yeah, this year... didn't do anything :(

But I remember before the concert I said I had to have some dark nails to rock out! So I got the Revlon Midnight Affair and then I also bought this NYC Mod Mauve Frost...

So this year, as I sit at home... ha ha SAD... I decided to paint my nails this color:


AND I'M REALLY REALLY IMPRESSED!! Note that w/ this picture, I've had it on for more than a week - that's why there is a little bit of chipping at the top.

What is going on?? Usually my other drugstore polish would look really odd/nasty by now...

But not this. No, this is a beauty... an amazing gem at the drugstore. And how much is it???? 0.99 cents!!!

Yeah, it is crazy!!

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Now, I gotta admit that it doesn't have amazing color selection but the staying power is extraordinary and how it goes on (I only need 1 coat! Yes, that is one coat you are looking at) is awesome!! Oh, and drying power - AMAZING!

*** warning - don't buy the Luxury Lime... it sucks!! Stick to color and consistency that you think would be good.

This is not my favorite color - it is too bright pink for me but I kept it on - for the memory of that beautiful day >> COLDPLAY day.



I guess there's not more tour for awhile but at least I will always have YOUTUBE.

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Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY ends Dec. 9
- you are playing for this Ecotools set:


CLICK HERE for the details.

Happy Happy Thanksgiving!

What are you guys thankful for?

- Of course: my friends and family, my dog :), all the privileges that I've had (so many people are suffering right now)

- I'm glad I am in school, following a great path; and I'm glad I have make up to keep me entertain when I'm feeling down, and I'm glad I have you guys on blogger to keep me entertain when I'm feeling down :)

So, yesterday I had one class and that was it! SOOO... I decided to do my make up like crazy!:

Here are the results:






** I love the lighting in this pic!

Products I used:


** Isn't this blush pretty - Jane's Blushing Plum :)

** got any questions about the names or whatnots! Just ask :D

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Okay so for Thanksgiving - my sister and I volunteered to cook everything! Well, not the meat but the from the mashed potatoes to the desert:

We made some Peach Cobbler last night - so easy... and so good!



We also made decorations - these are little tissue paper pom poms that are gonna hang over our table!



They look so pretty.

Anyways, I hope you guys are having a good day. Sorry this is a long post!!!

Don't forget - I'm pretty positive I'm gonna have a GIVEAWAY SOON!!! SO DON'T FORGET TO CHECK IT OUT :D!