Better Late Than Never

I was gonna do this during my Thanksgiving break but I was either too full or too lazy to do it! But here goes:

These are the make up items that I'm most thankful for! I either reach for this everyday or they enhance my features well or they just prevent my make up from melting off.


Eyes stuff!

My tiny Wet n Wild brow pencil in Taupe helps define my brows and works well on everyone - like my mom!

Mascaras are a MUST for me! I have come across some really good ones and the L'Oreal Bare Natural is a really good one for everyday looks.

Eyelash curlers are also a MUST! I will never apply mascara without curling my lashes first. I have a Revlon one but I'm hoping to upgrade to a better one soon.


Blush/Bronzers

Bronzers are fantastic to warm up my complexion. In the picture, I have the Milani Sunset Duos in Sunset City but I have a Rimmel Natural Bronzer one that I enjoy too in Sun Light.

Blush is amazing! It helps me look alive since I am pale - as in I have no natural flush - the ones in the pictures are the two that I have been using quite a bit: Jane's Blushing Plum and CoverGirl's Pretty Peach.


Eye lid primers

I cannot cannot and I must repeat cannot wear eyeshadows without it creasing on me. Now that I have eye shadow primers - oh man, those babies will stay on all day!!! I cannot believe I didn't own any before. I think both the $1 ELF or the $18 UDPP will at least enhance the staying power so everyone shouldn't have an excuse of not owning any primers.


Moisturizing lip products

I am not exactly the biggest lip product person but if the product is moisturizing - it'll be the first to go in my entire make up collection. The Burt's Bees lip balm in the pic is GONE. The CoverGirl's Amazemint Lipgloss in Slap Happy has about 30% left. Also, honorable mention but not in the pic, my C.O. Bigelow mentha lip tint.


Imperfection Fixers

My skin has been driving me insane - some days it will be good and then BAM! it gets bad! I mean, what the heck! So in those emergency moments, I desperately reach for my Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer in Beige to cover my acne scars or redness around my nose or dark circles... It's nice to have a concealer because it looks more natural than covering my entire face with foundation. However, lately I've found that the Revlon Colorstay Active Light Make up in Natural Beige is really good with evening out my complexion without being too cakey. It also doesn't exemplify my pores or dry patches as much as a lot of other foundations - which is just fantastic!


Nice Finishing Touch

For some reason, when I put on fragrance of some sort, I always feel like that is the last step of the day and it is the step that sends me off to school. It's very much like a finishing touch that really make a difference. Smelling nice is important in a subtle way. I love Bath and Body Works fragrances - my scent right now is Twilight Woods. I frickin love it!

So, what are some products you are thankful for?

A Different Kind of Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

So I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I with some friends this morning/afternoon and had a great time! However I do wish that they were a bit more knowledgeable about the 7th book or the series in general just so I can have a long discussion about the movie and the series and everything POTTER in general! So I guess that is one reason I'm doing this review - I really need to just let all my thoughts and emotions out there!



YES, I'm a hardcore fan! And I've read all the books - some more than once - and my favorite is definitely the 6th... however, I reread the 7th one this summer... and WOW WOW - it was AMAZING! I couldn't put it down - it was suspenseful, intense, and emotional. This book ties everything together and just overall, just a perfect ending to my beloved series.

So yes - I expect a lot from this movie!! Ha ha! However, I know that the last 6th movies have not, in any way, compare to the books, so I didn't think the 7th would be any different. I find that sometimes, extremely dramatic scenes in the movie are not at all how I imagined them and so I don't get the same emotions watching the movie as I did reading the book.

So let's just get to the point shall we:



For the people who are being dragged to see this movie: I'm talking about the people who don't really have an interest in Harry Potter or people who don't really keep up with the series, books or movies.

I think you will be kinda lost. I suggest you ask whoever is taking you to define some terms for you, e.g. horcrux. I also suggest learning a little about Tom Riddle's past and what happened in the cave. Most importantly, ask about what Snape did in the last movie.

These are all important key concepts that you will need to know before entering the realm of HP and the Deathly Hallows. I still think it is an enjoyable movie for you who don't really pay much attention to this story because it does have action/comedy/romance and most of all - MAGIC!

** The most important thing to know is that this movie is a setup for the second part! I will tell you now that the story will not be completely finished now - wait til July 2011!!

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For those of you who have not read the book but enjoy the Harry Potter franchise: Again, you will very much enjoy this movie! You get to see our heroes become more mature. You will see the beginning of how story come to a close and you will get to be more amazed by the fight scenes, special effects, and even the cinematography. This movie has some amazing sceneries and fantastic costumes.



Since you already love the characters, you will certainly love them more and more! Like I said before, there will be some scenes where you are HOlDING YOUR BREATHS!



Man, some scenes are just creepy and then some scenes are very cute. As the characters develop, you also get to see their relationships grow! If you already like the other movies, the stories, and the characters - you will be in for a treat!

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For those of you who are major fans, like me, this is where I get in depth: SPOILER ALERT!! But if you've already read the books... you should already know what will happen anyways...

And I guess that's where I was mostly disappointed with: I already knew what was gonna happen! I just don't get the same excitement as I would if I didn't know what was coming.

However, my connections to the characters are still very strong and the things that the characters do really moved me - Dobby, Hermione & her parents, Hermione & Ron, Ron & Harry & the forrest scene!



I was talking with some friends and we did pick at the very little details - why? Because overall the movie was great at depicting the book. It didn't stray very far from the plot and sometimes I felt like I was rereading the book all over again.

Best Harry Potter movie by far! I can see the actors are more mature and their relationships are more developed. I was very impressed, especially with Emma Watson! I gotta say, she used to annoy me so much as Hermione but she definitely grew into her character.



So as you can see - I totally recommend it!! I can go on and on and on - but overall, I really want you guys to go and see it and hopefully enjoy it as much as I did.

Golden Leaves and Fall Weather

Okay, so it has been Fall for awhile... no? But it only had started to feel like Fall here in the lovely Southwest! It's been nice - 40s F in the morning and then 70s F throughout the day. Yeah, very nice!

But in the spirit of Fall, here are some items that I think of as "Fall items". They just represent the season very well and they are items that I tend to reach for these days.


Revlon quad in Coffee Bean

You can't really see the colors really well here but that 3rd shade down - it's like this rusty-coppery color! It reminds me so much of the colors of Fall - earth tone that is warm and sultry. I wear that all over my lids and use the rest of the color to help out with the blending and such. I also line my eyes w/ the dark brown. That color is definitely the star shade of that quad - easy to blend, pigmented, really pretty - and I get compliments when I wear it... love love love!!


Maybelline quad in Natural Smokes

Speaking of earth tones - this quad has all of that loveliness for you! It's got a nice taupey shade and then got a nice warm rustic color again! This is such a lovely quad to use for everyday and then for a more glamorous look for going out or something. Very very pretty!

PS. I've done better reviews on these quads - feel free to check them out!

Other things that I like using for this weather are:


L'Oreal Juice Stick in Chai Love You // Lancome's Lipstick in Ecran Square // Victoria's Secret's Very Sexy lipstick in Sweet Nothing


Very nice neutrals - they don't wash me out; they give me color but they are also not BRIGHT IN YO FACE - you know what I mean. I like wearing them to give me more warmth to the face but very natural as well. These are definitely "my lips but better".


Milani's Brown-alicious // Essie's Tomboy No More // Zoya's KI // Revlon's Midnight Affair


Again with the warmer and darker, vampy, colors! I mostly wear the dark colors on my toes but that Revlon one is GORGEOUS in the light. It looks dark but you can tell it is navy... however, those sparkles within it are just amazing!!! Very distracting - for me. I couldn't stop looking at it. The first two are your typical warm and, again, sultry, earthy colors!

So what are some of your favorites????

Let me know! I might stop by and pick some up.

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Have a great day!! Off to study for my BIOCHEM exam! Wish me luck... I need it!!!

Smokey Halloween

HOW was everybody's Halloween??? Mine was pretty uneventful but I did get to dress up for a conference I went to on Friday. It was a rock n roll theme so I went as a punk rocker type person. I painted my nails dark, got a fake tattoo on my neck, sprayed pink color in my hair, wore this extremely sequined top and jeggings. If only I had black boots - that would've been awesome.

And of course, I went with the SMOKEY EYE!!!! Now I used my ELF's drama quad but it is lost b/c we took it to the guys' room to change and of course they probably lost it somewhere. MAN! I'm sad. But here are pictures of me playing with the make up the night before. The only thing I didn't wear was the fake piercings... ha ha.










I also skipped out on wearing nude lips and stuff... we were in a hurry. But yeah, what did you guys do for Halloween?

Did you dress up at all??

Favorite Purple Shadows

Fall is here... and the best color for fall, I think, are purple toned shadows!!

Whether they are in taupe form, crease color form (dark colors), or pretty lid color form - purples are just really fun to have in my make up drawer. I tend to reach for them when I am getting bored with my browns and neutrals. I also think they make an eye look more feminine - just because they are PURPLE!

Now, sadly, I don't have any bright color purples :( But I do have a bunch of favorites that love to use and switch around.







1) WnW Trio in Mojave Mauves (I forgot to take a pic!) - lovely burgundy color!!! It's actually sheer enough to look really nice in the crease - and VERY blendable!! Really great shadow - one of my favorites.

2-3) Smashbox Trio in Photoshoot - Really soft and pigmented shadows! The only problem with them is that they don't last too long on my lids... but they make AWESOME fall shades! I really like #3 - really good crease shade! It's also a matte shade which makes me love it that much more!

4) MAC's Sketch - must I say more? So many people love this shadow and it's because it looks so pretty in the crease! It's a nice color to have to just give your look something special. Browns move over, there's an awesome color in crease town!

5) Lancome's Guest List - I really like it in the crease - very very pretty! I also have a problem of this not lasting too long on my lids but pigmentation and blendibility is really great. Another shade that makes the eye look more unique.

6 & 8) L'Oreal's Sculpted - #6 is a darker shade - people compare this to MAC's Beauty Marked. It's really pretty because it has these glitter in it. The only thing that I wish is that it would be a bit softer and easier to blend. #8 is more pink than purple but also a nice girly color to have around.

7) Revlon Quad in Nude Element - this is a taupey color - something that I would totally wear all over the lids. However, this color is so pretty in the crease too. It gives a nice, soft, natural contour.

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That's pretty much what I have for you guys! Sorry I've been MIA (I finally know what that means BTW! SAD huh!) - I blame it on school :D

But like I said before, I haven't really bought much make up b/c of a major tight budget! But my mom actually bought me a mascara the other day - L'Oreal's Bare Natural! Very cool!! Thanks MOM!!

Thanks for reading!!!

Autumn Is Awesome

So I'm sitting in my room with a sweater on right now - that's pretty awesome. I can actually walk my dog in the middle of the day now... double awesome!

But anyways, I did this look a few months ago - just kinda playing around with the colors that I have and thought this would be an AWESOME look for fall!

Now, normally for school, I don't do something like this. For school, one color on the lid is good enough. But I think this could be a great going out look or a date or something - YA KNOW!







Lids: WnW Trio in Mojave Mauves - lightest shade
Crease: Smashbox's Trio in Photoshoot - the shimmery color
Outer Corner: MAC's sketch
Liner: WnW black gel liner
Mascara: Max Factor 2000 Calories

Lips: Victoria's Secret Very Sexy lipstick in Sweet Nothing


I don't know if you can notice but at the time, I had the worse acne problem. New pimples would just pop up every day - on my forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. I'm so relieved that it's all gone now and luckily without any scarring. I think the problem might've started with my new skin care routines. I'm still using that routine but I think it's because my skin is used to it now.

WEIRD huh!

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I also just wanna talk about the poll that I had put up for the last 2 weeks:
What accessories do you think make your man seem extra hot?
58% say it's the facial hair!!
25% say it's the nice hair
16% say it's the nice scent/cologne

Good to know huh! So any boys reading... take a note of this. I totally agree with this poll too - I think those are my top three.

No one thought a tie or glasses make guys cute. I guess it depends on your taste... some guys look a lot smarter w/ glasses!!

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That's all I'm gonna bother you guys with... for now! Stay tune for more girly polls!

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!