Tuesday, February 17, 2009
!!What I'm using right now tag!!
Shampoo: Pantene Brunette Expressions (makes my hair really shiny but I'm almost out and I'm dying to go back to Paul Mitchell)
Conditioner: Pantene Expressions Conditioner
Styling Products: Aussie sun-touched shine conditioning shine spray, Pantene hair protecting spray
Body Wash: Dove Cherry Blossom& Almost Scent Body Wash
Body Moisturizer: Bath&Body works Sweet Pea
Anti-Perspirant: Dove Ultimate Clear Energizing Grapefruit and Lemongrass Scent.
Fake Tan: Nope!
Makeup Remover: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, make-up remover wipes.
Cleanser: St.Ive's
Exfoliator: St. Ive's apricot scrub (my HG scrub).
Primer: MAC prep and prime
Foundation: MAC's Studio Fix Fluid in NC 20.
Foundation Brush: Everyday Minerals Flat Brush
Concealer: Select Cover-up NW 20.
Powder: MAC MSF in Natural
Blush: MAC Gingerly and MSF So Ceylon
Bronzer: MAC bronzing powder
Highlighter: MAC MSF (So Ceylon or Petticoat). I've also used Everyday Mineral's Blush in Natural as a highlighter (its really light with lots of shimmer)
Eyeshadow Base: MAC prep and prime eye, Bare Study paintpot or Constructivist paintpot.
Eyeshadows: Sumptous Olive
Eyeliner: MAC Blacktrack fluidline or just a pencil eyeliner if I'm running late (happens almost every day)
Eyelash Curler: cheap and cheerful NYC
Eyelash Base: None
Mascara: L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara
Lip Stick: Creme D'Nude
Lipgloss: I've been using lipstick with no lipgloss on top for about 2 weeks now
Nail Colour: I love OPI "Parlez-vous OPI?" and OPI "Who needs a prince?"
LOL - I actually had to go check the names of most of these products, so I got a little workout :-)
I tag anyone who haven't done this already and who would like to do it!
Thank you for reading!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
FOTD # 1...
I hope everyone is having a great week!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
TAG! 10 Songs I'm listening to...
1. Lady Gaga - Poker Face.
I know a few people have already mentioned this song as one of their favorites, and even though I don't want to be a "copy cat" ...lol.., it is my favorite song at the moment too. I like her videos and her unbelievable self-confidence.
2. Howie Day - Collide
This song actually makes me smile every time I listen to it...
3. Lenny Kravitz - Again
This has to be his best song ever and it's been on my fav's list for ages! It actually makes me think that if two people are really ment to be together, they will find each other/be together no matter what..(Sorry for being corny here..haha)
4. Pink - Heartbreaker
Simply LOVE IT! Lyrics makes 100% sence to me and it is something I can totally relate to...
5. Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
6. Aerosmith - Crying
I can listen to this song almost 24/7....
7. Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
8. Liz Phair - Why Can't I?
This song came out when I was in high school and it reminds me of really good times
9. Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Summer, beach, lots of sun and fun, and no school whatsoever!!!!!
10. The Cardigans - Don't Blame Your Daughter
This one is really melancholic but it's definately one of my favorites!
I just realized that I think I have at least 100 of my favorite songs! Most of them are mainly pop/rock so I guess it sounds slightly boring....
I tag anybody who reads my blog and who wants to respond to this tag!!!
Thanks for reading my blog!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
MAC Haul (plus Sonia Kashuk and Victoria's Secret)
I also included a gift that I got from a friend at work - a set of Victoria's Secret lotions, and a Sonia Kashuk blending brush, which I picked up last night at Target.
So, here they are: Coral Polyp(Amplified), Creme D'Nude(Cremesheen) and Gladiola(Matte): Needless to say, Creme D'Nude is the favorite lipstick ever. Even though dark red lips are in this season I think I'll still stick with good old smoky eye and nude lips! I really love the Dame Edna lippies too. I have no idea why I used to be almost scared of wearing bright lipstick but these two managed to make me completely change my mind!
Next, Sonia Kashuk blending brush and 3 lovely MAC products - Paint Pots and a gel eyeliner!Left to right: Paint Pot in Bare Study, Fluidline in Blacktrack and Paint Pot in Constructivist:
I did try Bare Study and, unfortunately, I can definately say that I could live without it. I kind of expected the consistency to be a bit more creamy, but the color is beautiful and it does bring the color out in eyeshadows. I think maybe I apply too much or too little of this product, so if anyone can actually let me know the amount they use I would definately appreciate it! :-)
The Fluidline, on the other hand, is my new "love"...this is the first time I tried it and I'm so very very happy I bought it! I seriously doubt that I'll use a regular pencil eyeliner any time soon! It goes on so smooth and it looks amazing.
Lastly, I stocked up on my HG foundation and concealer - Studio Fix Fluid in NC20 and Select Cover-Up in NW20. I set my foundation with MSF Natural and - viola! - it gives my the perfect coverage. Please feel free to comment or let me know if you have any questions!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Makeup & Fashion Questions and Answers
I'm not sure who started this tag but I thought I'd go ahead and answer the following questions...
Make Up & Fashion Questions and Answers...
1) On average, for application of your typical day-to-day work/college make up, how long do you spend? - It takes me about 30 minutes (lol I guess I'm just slow)
2) On average, for application of your going out/special make up, how long do you spend? - LOL this usually takes me unlimited amount of time and I still end up being late! So, for example, if I start getting ready 2 hours before I have to leave, I'll still end up rushing,trying to fix this and that and, as a result, I'm late!
3) If you were to be stranded on a dessert island, which 4 products would you want with you? Scrub, moisterizer with SPF, shampoo and lotion!
4) What beauty 'must haves' do you always carry in your handbag? - MAC MSF in natural, Carmax, lipgloss, lipstick, body spray, black eyeliner, mascara, blush.
5) Which drugstore brand would be your favourite? - Physician's Formula
6) High street or high end make up brands?- High end make up
7) On average, how long does it take you to get dressed/select your day-to-day outfits? - I usually decide what I'm going to wear the day before, so it takes me about 6-8 mins to get dressed and make sure it feels right.
8) On average, how long does it take you to get ready for a special occasion/night out? - Same here - my preparations are usually endless and have to be stopped by somebody who has to wait for me (and hopefully has lots of patience). I like to take my time, sorry ..
9) If you could only chose one item of clothing from your wardrobe, i.e jeans, which would be your favourite? - I would definately chose one of my dresses. I used to always wear jeans/pants and now I can't get enough of skirts and dresses!
10) What outfit gives you instant feel good factor? - A dress, I have many and I feel very comfy in black ones.
11) Which shops do you favour? - Victoria's Secret, Ann Taylor, GAP, American Eagle, JCPenny, Macy's, James Avery,etc.
12) High street or high end clothes? - It depends on the brand and on a particular item...
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Polyvore!
Here are some sets that I came up with:
Facial Feature Tag!!!
I suppose my eyes would be my best facial feature. I have hazel eyes, the color of which is somewhere between green and brown and the outer part of my pupils is actually dark brown. I've had several people ask me if I wear contacts, so I guess that's something like a compliment...lol..at least that's how I took it
Anyways, I usually wear pink, purple and brown eyeshadows. My MAC favs are Expensive Pink, Blackberry and Satin Taupe. I recently changed my eyeshadow "routine" - I stopped applying black eyeliner on my water line! I know this used to be a must for me, regardless of the occasion. I would still use black eyeliner on my waterline when going out, for example, but not for the office. Now I apply black eyeliner on my upper lid (a rather thick line) and white eyeliner on my waterline. It really makes my eye makeup look fresh and very office-appropriate. Sometimes I apply dark grey or dark brown eyeshadow on my lower lashline (using MAC 266 brush), which kind of substitutes eyeliner there.
I ALWAYS wear mascara, my favorite one is Loreal Telescopic in Carbon Black. I recently bought my 2nd one and I'm loving it!
It usually takes me no less than 30-40 minutes to apply all of my make up and be happy with what I see in the mirror so I'm one of those who starts getting ready 3 hours before they have to leave home (this is actually embarassing to say but it's true).
Happy 1234, thanks for a great tag!
I tag everyone who reads my blog :-)