I Choose You! Tutorial Series - #359 Absol

This is my first sort-of-kind-of-not-really-formal-request by a user. I was requested to do Absol. I'm actually fairly pleased how this came out, though I think I would try to make it more blue than gray next time.

Face:
Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion
Boots No7 Mattifying Mattifant Primer
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in "Soft Beige"
The Balm Time Balm Concealer in "Medium"

Brows:
88 Palette

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Greasepaint Stick in "B"
MAC Eye Kohn in "Fascinating"
Ben Nye Grande Lumiere eyeshadow in "Cosmic Blue"
ELF eyeshadow quad in "Drama"
Splash Eye Sparkle in "Avalanche"
MAC eyeshadow in "Print"
MAC eyeshadow in "Graphology"
24/7 Tattoo Liner
Lancome Definicils Mascara

Cheeks:
MAC blush in "Fun & Games"

Lips:
Smashbox color inhancing lipgloss in "Candid"

Christmas... haul? o__o

So, I contemplated doing a video on this, but I didn't want it to seem like I was bragging. Also, I wasn't in the mood to be talking, plus I am too lazy to put makeup on/dress nice for a video, etc. Lazyyyyy blog post.

Speaking about lazy, Do Not Refreeze tagged me with the "I Love Your Blog" tag (so flattered! :3 And I agree... I need to post more. Rofl), a maillion-bajillion years ago, and I have yet to thank her. I suck. So, THANK YOU :D I would tag 15 other people but uh... nah. Haha.

ANYWAYS. Uhm. This is what I got for Christmas, only two items are beauty related:

First, one of my brothers went to the Nintendo store in NYC and brought be back two pokemon plushies; mudkip and A GIANT PIPLUP. This excites me greatly, haha. He also bought be DJ Hero (ridiculous, right?!), but I didn't feel like taking a picture of it, haha.


Then, my other brother bought me a train case, which looks like this:

Opened:


What's funny is I didn't ask him for anything. In fact, I didn't ask either of my brothers for anything. Not only am I happy for the gifts (obviously) but it shows that they actually know me well enough/pay attention to me to know how to get me gifts I like, haha!

And inside the train case, to my surprise, I found:




The Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box! I was really surprised, I wasn't expecting anything inside! I can't say I really wanted it, but a gift is a gift, and I am grateful. Plus, of the six shades, I only own one (Smog, it's from the Wallpaper Shadow Box, which I own). Flash looks promising, maybe I'm biased because I'm a freak for purple.

All of my other gifts were just money, and my parent's gift to me is a new phone, which I SERIOUSLY need. I still own a Razr. It works well enough, but it's seriously a pain in the ass to text with. I take FOREVER. Plus, I want a phone I can use Twitter with. I'm a Twitter freak :P

All in all it was a good Christmas. I find it funny that of my two brothers, I got gifts exploring my two sides; my love for nerdy nerdom, and my love for beauty related gifts. I was going to add something introspective and profound, but all I can think about at the moment is how bad I want to play DJ Hero. Tootle-loo!

I Have a New Found Love

WHAAOOOO! Two blog posts in one day! Redonkulous!

Anywho, I was looking at some of my old makeup that I haven't used in forever, (or in this case, used at all) and I remembered my little ol' container of Reflects Copper that I got from the MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics collection. I was in love with the texture; it was my first reflects glitter (and it will definitely NOT be my last), and I highly recommend them, even to glitter-phobes. Reflects glitters are so finely milled they seem more like pigments then actual glitter chunks. I'm not sure if they are eye safe, but I do believe MAC claims glitters are not eye safe only as to not get sued. Speaking of reflects glitters, I REALLY REALLY want Reflects Transparent Teal, Reflects Purple Duo, and Reflects Very Pink. GAHH! Actually, I want all of the Reflects glitters <3

So, anyways, I was wondering of ways I could possibly use Reflects Copper. I had already played around with it on the eyes, but what about the lips? It was a pretty versatile color; brown enough to be used on the eyes without making one look bloodshot, but not too brown as to look unnatural on the lips. The result?



A gorgeous gloss! I mixed the Reflects Copper with a not so pigmented gold Victoria's Secret gloss, and it came out lovely. I think this would be best with a lipstick or more pigmented lipgloss underneath, but seriously, wow! I need to wear this out <3

*P.S. I am not affiliated with MAC cosmetics (or any other companies I have mentioned on this blog or post). At all. I don't work for them. Because if I did, I would own a lot more of their products.

EOTN - Miss Violeta

I wouldn't even consider this an Eye Of the Night because... I didn't wear it out. And I literally only did one eye. But I liked how it came out.

I got inspired by the newest tutorial from sayanythingbr00ke and xsparkage on Youtube. I really LOVE Romping e/s and its duochrome nature, and I think it is gorgeous paired with black.

I don't think I will do a tutorial on this, because I did a really similar look ALSO using Romping e/s, Rave pearlglide eyeliner, and MUFE #92 e/s. However, they look really different, considering this one is very pink, and the other was more dark and purple.

What I used:

- UDPP
- Make Up For Ever Flash Color in "Fuchsia" (On Lid and blended out past crease)
- MAC eyeshadow in "Romping" (Patted all over lid, and on the inner half of the lower lash line over "Rave")
- Heavenly Natural Mineral Pigment in "Nymph" (Outter corner)
- Make Up For Ever eyeshadow in "#92" (Outer corner and crease, and on the outer half of the lower lash line over "Rave")
- MAC eyeshadow in "Carbon" (crease)
- LA Splash eye sparkle in "Avalanche" (brow highlight and tear duct)
- MAC Eye Kohl in "Fascinating" (waterline)
- MAC Fluidline in "Blacktrack" (upper lash line)
- MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner in "Rave" (lower lash line)

Katamari Damacy Inspired Look

I think it's fairly obvious I am a huge nerd. I go to conventions, I cosplay, I watch anime, I read manga and comics and graphic novels, and that's just to name a few. Another pastime I enjoy (though not as often as the others) is playing video games. I'm not the hugest video game buff, and my tastes are quite strange, which would explain why Katamari Damacy (or any of the spinoff games such as We Love Katamari and Me and My Katamari) is and will be one of my top five favorite games of all time.

I really like the colors and the general design of the game. Everything is simple, colorful, and down right trippy. I specifically got inspired by the main character, The Prince, and his outfit, which consists of a lime green tunic and violet tights. Not sure if I plan on doing more Katamari looks, but this was definately fun!



Face:
Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion
Benefit Dr. Feelgood
Lancome Dual Finish powder in Matte Honey III
The Balm Time Balm in Medium

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Kryolan Aquacolor in 509 (Yellow) and UV Green
MAC Technakohl Liner in Colour Matters
NARS Rated R Duo
88 Original Palette
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl
Benefit Bad Gal Blue Mascara

Brows:
88 Original Palette

Cheeks:
Rimmel Natural Bronze in Sun Light

Lips:
Almay Intense Color Eyeliner in Purple/Amethyst
Kryolan Aquacolor in R27 mixed with NYX Round Lip Gloss in Doll Pink
NYX Round Lipgloss in Queen of Africa

Conflicting Feelings

**So, while this is not an ordinary make up related post, this does pertain to makeup somehow. And it may get pretty text heavy.**

So, I know it's quite common nowadays for companies to repackage makeup. In fact, so many companies do it, and generally, I feel like I can keep up with finding out who is fake and who is full of well, bull shit.

However, I feel like I am losing more and more faith with the mineral makeup community, which is a shame. I know that one does not have to really dig deep to find out who is actually making their own products (thank god for Bloggers), but really, it seems more trouble than it's worth. I hate being a beauty snob, only buying from high end brands, but at this point in time, I almost feel like high end brands, brands that I have always had good results with, are the only ones I can trust.

I don't know about you, but I am not loaded with money. Not only that, but as I've mentioned multiple times throughout my posts, I don't work, nor do I own a credit card, thus it takes an arm and a leg to actually BUY something makeup related, let alone something online. So, needless to say I want my money's worth. I do not take being cheated out of my money with repackaged products or terrible customer service lightly.

Luckily I can say I haven't really been into the mineral makeup craze; I have only bought from one company, Heavenly Natural Beauty, and my results were more than satisfactory; the products arrived quickly, and with the package was a nice little note, nothing fancy, but it made it seem like whoever handled that package actually gave a damn about their customer.

I think that's what it all boils down to; the customer. I write this mostly because of the whole Lime Crime debacle. I don't know if it is new, but I did start my research today, and I can't help but be disappointed. I mean, I can't say I liked Doe Deere since I never knew her personally, but what I saw of her I liked, a lot, and I had hoped she was really, truly that happy, genuine person she seemed to be.

And I can't help but feel a bit betrayed.

I guess it's taught me to be a little less naive, but I still can't help but feel let down. I think I may have forgiven her, if she actually admitted to repackaging items, but the fact that she tries so hard to market this facade to her customers, AND so obviously does not care about them is really disappointing. It's really just a whole slew of hypocrisy.

And, for the icing on the cake, I came across this blog post:
http://frescophyrra.blogspot.com/2009/10/mineral-makeup-companies-that-make.html

Again, I have not purchased that much mineral makeup, but this is a little unsettling, because a few of these companies I have contemplated purchasing from.

Granted, I know I can't so easily believe this, considering that they do not mention if the "companies to avoid" actually make their own products. Also, though there are multiple times where someone has had a problem, one has to take into consideration the ratio terrible customer service experiences to those with satisfactory, if not great customer service experiences. Still, it does make me a bit wary of these brands.

All in all, sometimes I wonder if I should even try to buy mineral makeup or independent makeup lines. I really want to support them, but sometimes it just seems easier to buy some loose shadow from Sephora then spend $934 on a gram of a repackaged eyeshadow.

Face of.... Two Days Ago?

Last week was terrible; I woke up early to do my face all nice so I could photograph it for my blog and actually have some nice FOTD or EOTDs... unfortunately, I don't wake up early enough, because by the time I'm done I have to rush out the door, without time to photograph. And photographing when I come back from school is not an option, unless I want to redo most of my face, because I'm a hot mess (generally) when I get home.

I did, however, manage to snap this little thing up. I got inspired by one of Pixiwoo's older tutorials, I forget which one, but she used a blue in the inner corner and a brown/charcoal/taupe smokey color for the rest. I've been using MAC Copperbeam pigment a lot lately, because it's such a gorgeous color. I'm not sure how close it is to Copperized, since I don't own it... I think Copperized is more yellow whereas Copperbeam is like if Herritage Rouge and Brown were to have a baby? That's the only way I can describe it; I love it. So I'm not calling it a FOTD or EOTD because it's not from today.

Not sure what I used on my face,

I know for the eyes I used the 88 palette, plus Copperbeam and the blue is Cosmic Blue by Ben Nye. And I'm fairly certain I used MAC Fun And Games blush on the cheeks and Sockhop lipglass. I have no idea what the rest is. Mleh.

I Choose You! Tutorial Series - #004 Charmander

WOO! Here is charmander, I think this may be one of my favorite so far, I think the matte oranges are very pretty, and very much fall inspired. Actually, this look is pretty wearable (sans the blue). Charmander I think, of the three starters, was the epitome of cool; it was quite obvious considering everyone just wanted him to evolve into Charizard, who, I think, was probably considered even more cool. I just thought the idea of having a cute little lizard friend that could make bonfires for you would be pretty rad.

Face:
Benefit Dr. Feelgood Face Primer
Boots No7 Mattifying Mattifant Primer
Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous (original)
The Balm Time Balm Concealer in Medium

Brows:
88 Palette

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Kryolan Aquacolor in 288 (Orange)
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk
88 Original Palette
MAC Goldenrod Eyeshadow
Splash Eye Sparkle in Island Sunset
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Electric
24/7 Tattoo Liner
Lancome Definicils Mascara

Cheeks:
NYX Blush in Expresso

Lips:
MAC Lipglass in Sockhop

I Choose You! Tutorial Series - #007 Squirtle

The third video in my pokemon series; squirtle! I think squirtle is a cutie patootie. Even though bulbasaur used to be my favorite, I always chose squirtle as my starter when playing blue version. Don't ask why. Plus I loved him on Pokemon; the squirtle squad was absolutely hilarious.



Face:
- Boots No7 Mattifying Mattifant Makeup Base
- Benefit Dr. Feelgood
- The Balm Time Balm Concealer in Medium
- Physician's Formula Magic Mosaic Multi-Colored Custome Face Powder in Beige/Warm Beige

Brows:
- Browns from the 88 palette

Eyes:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Sephora Mini Eyeliner pencil in 074
- Make Up Forever Flash Color in 000 Turquoise
- 88 Original Palette
- Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara
- 24 Hr Tattoo Liner

Cheeks:
- MAC Fun and Games Blush

Lips:
- Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss Sheer Color in Candid

As usual, pics can be enlarged if clicked on.

Style Black and Dsquared Lovin'

Soooooo
major haulage up in hurrr

Picked up stuff from Style Black and Dsquared as the title implies

I think I should address this, considering I am a "younger" beauty aficionado (YTer and Blogger sound too... official), but seriously, my parents DO NOT buy makeup for me on a whim. I seriously have to give up an arm, a leg, and then some if I want to buy a drugstore lipstick, let alone a huge haul from MAC. I am just tired of the misconception that younger makeup collectors are spoiled brats who get whatever they want. I'm sure there are tons who get their mommy or daddy to shell out cash and buy them whatever they want, but that is not the case for me. For one, I pretty much have to prove myself with getting good grades and doing chores and whatnot, not to mention I pay for most of my stuff myself; this time I just took out a "loan" (lol) by borrowing money from my mom and promising to pay her back when I get Xmas money. And even that I had to freakin' beg and plead. So I'm just saying, most of my makeup purchases are either out of my own pocket or because I had to do something to "earn" it.

Anyways, enough of that. I'm not going to post swatch pics because honestly, they are EVERYWHERE over the internet; Specktra, Temptalia, Makeup and Beauty blog... just to name a few.

I picked up three of the greasepaint sticks in "V" "B" and "Black", two of the mineralized eyeshadows in "Blue Flame" and "Young Punk", "Feline" eye kohl, and "Blackfire" glimmerglass. I also got two samples from the MUA artist there, Studio Moisture tint in "medium dark" and prep and prime skin. It was actually quite funny, the girl recognized me. I suppose its because I'm young, buy a shxt load everytime I stop there, and it's always crazy/bright things (like the last time I went there, I walked out with Colour Matters technakohl liner, a bright green, morange lipstick, and copper reflects glitter! I'm crazzzyyyy). But yeah, that was pretty cool. And my mother, being the stereotypical Asian woman she is (I love you mom, but do not deny this fact), asked "could there possibly be any discount/freebie/gift we could get? -wink wink grin-". Which is how I got my free samples. God, I have never been prouder.

I am more than happy with all of my purchases. Actually, I love almost everything. Even the stuff I am not head over heels about, I like A LOT. I am positively apeshit over the greasepaint sticks! OMG. I figure with the word "Grease" and my oily lids, this would not be a match made in heaven. Wrong. Once they dry/set, they stay there. Granted I still have to apply UDPP (like with everything else), but still. They don't crease like the MUFE flash colors. And the colors are amazing. I don't know which one I like the best, I love all three!

The mineralize eyeshadows are to die for. At first I didn't think I would like them too much, but I do. They're actually suprisingly sheer if you don't apply a base, so they blend out rather well. I don't care if they are black and glittery- I will wear them to school anyways! "Young Punk", like I think I saw someone mention before, is what I wanted "Beauty Marked" to be like- but it's even better than that.

Feline eye kohl; I get the hype. I thought to myself; how black could it really be? The answer; very. It is the darkest black liner i have ever seen. To be honest I don't think I will get much use out of it other than waterline or tightlining, because I don't use black pencil liners on my lash line (I am, and will always be, a black liquid liner girl), but it's still amazing to one.

Blackfire glimmerglass; homg. On it's own, I am not to crazy about it. It's a nice alternative to clear gloss, because it makes your natural lip color darker (which is nice for people with naturally pigmented lips), but the glitters kind of settle into lines if your lips are dry, and makes them appear dryer, despite the fact you have gloss on. But over lipstick, magic happens.

My favorite combo so far with Blackfire is layering it over NYX lipstick in "Euclyptus", which is a hot pink with slight purple reflects. It's kind of similar to MAC show orchid lipstick. It's already a pretty color, but with blackfire over it, it turns a sultry, almost plummy color with GORGEOUS purple gitters. To. Die. For.



Long text post. I know it's boring without pictures. but I didn't feel like posting any because, TBH, my cam sucks, and swatches are so easy to find anyways.

Meh

So, I know I generally post makeup related shennanigans, or at least happy, fun things here but this time, this post isn't exactly happy. In fact, it's quite far from it.

Normally I'm uncomfortable posting really intense, deep feelings of mine for all to see. I mean, I'm torn; part of me wants to share with someone this stupid feeling of mine and hope that maybe, just maybe, they will feel the same way. Yet at the same time, having anyone read this and think "God, what a whiny little snot!" or something along the lines of that is absolutely mortifying. But I'm going to do it. I am going to take the plunge.

I am really torn. I think it's fairly obvious I am a social hermit. But it doesn't stop there. I am TERRIBLE at interacting with people. I don't know why. I mean, my parents are fairly outgoing people. I don't know what went wrong, or how, but I won't get into the psychology behind that. Sometimes in a way, I feel almost mildly autistic. I know I am not, by far, because I know generally how to gage other emotions, but sometimes I seem to be a bit lacking in that department. Like I remember there was this one test we took in psychology (for fun) that was given to test if you could read other's emotions. I failed for the most part.

So lets just say I am not really confident in my ability to see other's emotions. Thats why I have so many few female friends. Because, lets be honest, the majority of females rarely show their true feelings, its all hidden. For someone who is emotionally-stupid (i.e.,me), reading REGULAR emotions is hard enough, so trying to read someone who obscures their emotions is even worse.

But all that aside, my main problem is having close relationships with people. I mean, ok, I've met a lot of awesome people through the internet, that I never would have conversed with IRL if it wasn't for BlogTV, Youtube, Twitter, Blogger, AIM,etc. And I'm glad; I wouldn't change a thing. And while I know how to be nice and "normal" and behave in a (generally) culturally acceptable way, I don't know how to do anything further, like gain close relationships.

I guess I don't believe in myself. I don't know if by saying something I'll be too pushy, or too distant. I can't really gage in between. I mean, I've seen some radical examples of fanatical people, or just people not "liked" by the internet community, and I am deathly afraid I will be like one of those people and don't realize it. So in my fear, I stay away.

I don't expect people to treat me like we're BFFs. It's not their obligation. I'm not complaining like "OMG THEY DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO ME". It's not that at all. I kind of wish I could become closer with some people (as creepy as it sounds) but I really don't know how to go there. Ive tried just letting time pass,for I figure "you dont MAKE friendships, it kind of just happens". But I don't know. I just... meh.

I realize this is really incredibly shallow and stupid but I sometimes feel like I'm impeding on some thing that really I am not appart of, but worst of all, that I'm screwing up. Sometimes it's just easier to stay away.

I guess what I'm just trying to say is sometimes I feel like I should stay away but I can't. Like I don't know if this is REALLY how it is, and that I really am being a nuisance to everyone, or if it's just my stupid insecurities. And I'm afraid to ask anyone, because people tend to pad the truth "Oh not at all!" even if it is a blatant lie, or ... if I ask they'll think I'm some creepy possesive stalker person. I'm not.



Sorry this post was so... negative.

I try not to pour my problems on to other people but I just had to vent.
I may delete this eventually. IDK.

92 Asphyxiations at the Romping Rave

Wow, I'm on a roll! Filmed this tutorial yesterday, and edited today. I think nonspoken tutorials are easier to film & edit for me, because I tend to talk ON and ON and it makes the vid too long. And boring. So idk if I want to continue with silent+music tutorials or spoken tutorials. And narrated tutorials are not an option, I think I would sound ridiculous.



Face:
Boots No7 Mattifying Mattifant
Benefit Dr. Feelgood
Rimmel Stay Matter Foundation in 200 Soft Beige
The Balm Time Balm concealer in Medium
Laura Mercier Loose Powder in Translucent

Cheeks:
Mary Kay blush in Gold Canyon

Brows:
Lancome eyeshadow in Noix

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner in Rave
MAC eyeshadow in Romping
Make Up Forever eyeshadow in #92
MAC eyeshadow in Graphology
MAC eyeshadow in Blanc Type
MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Asphyxia
24 hr Tattoo Liner
Lancome Definicils Mascara

Lips:
Lancome lipstick in Bisque

I Choose You! Tutorial Series - #001 Bulbasaur

So, new pokemon video up! This time it's Bulbasaur. When I was a kid, bulbasaur used to be my favorite pokemon, though I'm not entirely sure why. I guess the idea of a plant dinosaur (who, I might add, looked very cute) that could possibly be my friend was really exciting. And it could use vine whip. Boo yah. Not too entirely happy with this tutorial, I think it's kind of messy and rushed, but whatever. It's not THAT terrible... I think



Face:
- Boots No7 Mattifying Mattifant Makeup Base
- Benefit Dr. Feelgood
- The Balm Time Balm Concealer in Medium
- Rimmel Stay Matte Clarifying Matte Foundation in Soft Beige
- Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent
- Wet N Wild Kohl Eyeliner in White (to outline markings)
- Mix of Kryolan Aquacolors in 193 (Teal) and 512 (Green)
- 88 Original Palette; Mix of Dark Green (L4,D8) and Blue (L5,D8)
- 24 Hr Tattoo Liner (trace markings)

Brows:
- Estee Lauder Artist’s Eye Pencil in Soft Smudge Brown

Eyes:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Mix of Kryolan Aquacolors in 193 (Teal) and 091 (Cornflower Blue)
- Kryolan Aquacolor in 083 (Dark Red)
- 88 Original Palette; Dark Red (L9,D8) on top of bottom lash line
- 88 Original Palette; Mix of Teal (L4,D5) and Sky Blue (L6,D5) on Lid
- 88 Original Palette; Mix of Dark Green (L4,D8) and Blue (L5,D8) in Crease
- 88 Original Palette; Light Blue (L6, D2) on Brow Bone
- Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Electric (on inner lash line and waterline)
- Benefit Badgal Blue Mascara
- 24 Hr Tattoo Liner

Cheeks:
- Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light

Lips:
- NYX Goddess of the Night lipgloss in Smokey Look

As usual, pics can be enlarged if clicked on.

I Choose You! Tutorial Series - #025 Pikachu

When one thinks of Pokemon, one imediately thinks of Pikachu, so I figure it was pretty much necessary to do a tutorial on him first (despite the fact Pikachu is not my favorite pokemon... I personally think he's a bit overrated). This is actually a re-do; my first Pikachu tutorial was only on Youtube for about a day before I deleted it. It was horribly rushed and messy, plus it was too long to fit into 10 minutes. This one is much better, and I put more effort into it.



Face:
- Benefit Dr. Feelgood
- Physician’s Formula Magic Mosaic Multicolored Custom Face Powder in Beige/Warm Beige
- The Balm Time Balm concealer in medium


Cheeks:
- LA Splash Eye Sparkle in Island Sunset

Brows:
- 88 Original Palette; 10th column from left, mix of 2nd and 4th down.

Eyes:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Kryolan Aquacolor in 509 (Yellow)
- Kryolan Aquacolor in 070 (White)
- 88 Original Palette; 2nd Column from Left, 2nd Down
- MAC Goldenrod e/s
- 88 Original Palette; 10th column from left, 5th down.
- 88 Original Palette; 1st column from left, 1st one
- 24 Hr Tattoo Liner
- Lancôme Définicils in Black/Noir
- LA Splash Eye Sparkle in Avalanche

Lips:
- NYX Lipliner in Soft Brown
- MAC Lipstick in Freckle-tone

New Tutorial Series!

I probably should have posted this when I made the video, but it completely slipped my mind. [headdesk].
I think it's pretty self explanatory. My love of all things nerdy and cute, plus make up? Pretty much equals me, a very happy camper.

I need to think of more interesting ways to say "Haul" in the title

Er yeah. Like the title says, I like to think of interesting ways to say "haul" instead of just being blatant. Because I try to be a clever motherfucker. But I'm not at the moment. So, if you have any idears, I would like to hear them (I have used Haulage, "They See Me Haulin', They Hatin'", and the like beforehand). Er, yeah anyways.

Yesterday I went to the mall and bought quite a few things. First of all, I went to MAC to FINALLY check out the Makeup Art Cosmetics collection. I had already seen the promo pictures and swatches and whatnot, so I knew what to expect for the most part. I wasn't too impressed with the quads or any of the lip or cheek things. The single eyeshadows were mediocre, and the ones that interested me I had dupes for. I was interested in 3 eyeliners and one of the pigments. The pigment I wanted to see, Push The Edge, was out of stock. Plus, I think I have a dupe for it. So I looked to the liners; Colour Matters (bright green), Obviously Orange (coral-orange), and I forget the name of the last one, the one that looks like romping but in liner form. I wasn't too impressed with Obviously Orange, because personally I found it was a bit too light and frosty for my skin tone, and the hot pink one was also sold out. Boo. I also decided to pick up Reflects Copper on a whim, because I heard such great things about it.


Since I had some left over money (two gift cards together totaling in at about $55) I decided to pick up something that I have always wanted from the permanent line; Morange lipstick. I saw a few girls rocking orange lipstick recently and I thought it looked really hot, so why not try it? And I'm so glad I did. It's gorgeous, and my new favorite bold lipcolor. Much more unique than hot pink.

Anyways, Lancome was having a deal; spend about $30 and get a cute carying case, minis of their Bi-Facial make up remover, Absolue Premium cream, Genifique youth activating concentrate, and Definicil mascara, PLUS a full size lipstick (two choices) and either a blush or mini shadow quad. And to boot, if you spend $50, you get three extra full size lipsticks FOR FREE! It was a great deal, so my mom bought a Lancome Dual finish powder (I didn't take pictures or swatch it), and I bought a full size of Definicils mascara, because I love it soo much. Now on to the goodies!

Cute bag! Choice of it in either red, blue, or black.

Tada!

We chose the blush duo instead of the eyeshadow quad; Top is "Cedar Rose", bottom is "Aplum"

The lippies

L-R; Provacative, Sugared Maple, Edgy, and Ooh La La!


I'm sure you're tired of my rambling. HERE are the swatches. Enjoy :]

Oh hi there, China Glaze

So I've been a bit... MIA... when it comes to Blogging. Not that I am a very constant Blogger, I am very lazy. But anyways, Swapmeet again! And you know what that means!

...No, you don't?
NAILPOLISH.
This time none of the OPI colors I saw were very appealing, but what did grab me were the Chinaglaze colors. Which is why I ended up buying 8 nailpolishes.
5 for $5, and 3 for $9. So 8 for $14 isn't bad!

I am so excited to paint my nails, eee!


Left to right: Recycle, Shower Together, Tree Hugger, and Don't be a Square


L-R: Let's Do it in 3-D, In the Limelight, Orange Knockout, and On the Prowl

Tagged! o:

I have been tagged by the lovely and gorgeous Do Not Refreeze. This is my first ever tag! Huzzah! I don't tag anyone though because not enough people read/follow my blog... so, whoever wants to do it, I guess :D

1. First of all go to your 'Pictures' folder (I'm pretty sure you all know where it is) then simply click your first album of pictures.

2. Count down your photos to your lucky 10th number. But it must be a picture that hasn’t been tampered with or named and you can’t pick one you've already posted on blogger.

3. Lastly post your wonderful picture and tell us all the amazing story that goes with it. Sounds fun ay! Oh and don't forget to tag 5 more people when your done!



So basically... this picture is of my two aunts and one of my aunt's husband (the one on the left is his wife). The two aunts are my mom's sisters. Uh... this was at a restaurant (a rather shitty one I may add) for my 17th Birthday, and I don't know... this picture is just amusing to me, because it shows how freain NOSY my whole family is. But I say this in the nicest, most endearing way possible! I love my family <3 (fyi, I have a shitload of aunts and uncles. My mom has NINE brothers and sisters!!! Same with my dad, he has 8 brothers and sisters I think).