This week is my spring break and I go back to school on Monday :/ I honestly dont know why I havent been updating my blogspot much, i guess I find more interest in Tumblr since its more convenient and quicker for me. Plus, the themes are easier to access and use. Anyways, my spring break started off last Friday when I stayed overnight at my cousins' crib. I wanted to get my hair done and long story short, it isnt the haircolor i exactly wanted.... wanted black On the under layers (as granted), brown on top and blonde streaks, but Im a redhead now haha. Its alright though, maybe I can retouch it and fix it but as of now, Im just a redhead lol. Other than that, I finally got to eat with friends whome I havent seen since....AUGUST?? LOL yeah, Finally!!!Other than that, I been chillen, watching MARTIN on MTV2 (LOVE IT!)
I would love to show swatches of things I bought, if only I knew where my camera went grrr...but heres a list of things I bought:
-Batiste Dry Shampoo ($6-8; available at Sally's Beauty Supply, Ulta): AMAZZZIZNGGG!!!!!
-China Glaze Nail Polish in Lemon Fizz ($5; Sally's Beauty): Purrty!!
-NYX HD Eye Base Primer ($7; nyxcosmetics.com or Ulta: its okay. Initial reaction was that its oily, but that goes away. It does last long, but I probably should try it out more to really see how it turns out.
-NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer($14; nyxcosmetics.com): I liked it, but I need to try it out mroe. IT definitely makes the makeup stay put.
-NYX Studio Photogenic Liquid Foundation($15; same as above): I just got this a couple of days ago...still havent tried it yet!
-Ponds Cold Cream/Makeup Remover ($8; CVS): I LOVE THIS STUFF!
-Herbal Essences BOdy Envy Hairspray ($4 ish? I forgot, sorry; CVS): IT's alright, i might have to go thru another test trial to see results again.
I realize that Im starting to really get into makeup lately, Im not sure why but now, I see makeup as an art. Its a way to express yourself. YOu can say the same with hair, but Im not very good with hair hahaha! Im on a mission to lose wieght, and Im NOT JUST SAYING THAT...I REALLY HAVE TO. ITs getting to the point where I breathe on rare occasions where my thoracic region of my back is hurting. I am slowly starting to not be able to fit in my clothes, and my "love muffin" (muffin top+love handles) are starting to get on my nerves and unbearable to look at (okay slight exaggeration, but whatever!)
Ive been looking at my YOu TUbe channel, and it looks like Im a loser LOL! I do have videos up, but not much its mostly family and friends...Im in it but not much interaction with the camera! IM so inspired to make more videos, especially since I havea FlipCam (good quality, but IM honestly not a fan of the LIKE/DISLIKE thing...I dont know. I know that shouldnt phase me, because you cant always please everyone...eh I guess..oh well :)Plus, Im a little camera shy (or just shy in general lol) but we'll see!
WHen I return from SPring Break, I have a project due, a take home exam due, anda midterm. URRGH >..<
I probably should get going back to my nutrtion project, but until then see ya later! Heres my Tumblr:http://beautyxbeast08.tumblr.com/
BTW: MY HEART GOES OUT TO JAPAN <3 GOD BLESS!
RIP NATE DOGG
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Im back in school. Most likely Im busy to even blog...we'll see. But I came on to say that the best concealer that Ive used thus far is Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse concealer!! I remember wearing the foundation back when I was a freshman in high school, but I didnt like it much so much to my surprise, the concealer works! I have problems with my under eyes. I havent tried it on my blemishes but Im pretty sure it works because of the consistency and feeling of it; its blendable too!. I might have gotten a lighter color (in light), but just as long as you put it on before the foundation I guess its fine...I wanan try a shade darker though.
BTW: I got a haircut and it kinda was not what I wanted...I liked the bangs though :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
IM BACCK!!
Yes! The Fall 2010 semester is over and Im back to having some free time, for a month at least. Since my last entry, there's been alot going on. First off, Thanksgiving Break was great (but I wish it wasn't cut short) because I finally went to Virginia to visit the relatives after 3 years (thats because since i quit my job, nothing was holding me back from going on a mini vacation). Everybody was shocked to hear that I'm 20 years old, but I guess I dont blame them because sometimes i dont beleive it either haha. But once I returned, I had so much schoolwork to do. A week later, I wrote a crappy 16 page paper within 36 hours (never again SMH). Then from then until a week ago, Ive been cramming for studying for final exams. Once again, this school makes me sick, but thats nothing new. I finally got to visit my cousins' new house this past Sunday and its pretty nice. With a swimming ppol, a swing set and a mini koi fish pond, Im jealous haha. They moved to Jersey too but theyre closer to NYC than I am. :)
I know I kept saying that I wanted to write personal reviews on vertain beauty products since the summer, and this is what Ima do. The following products are products that I bought within the past 4-5 months or so.
First product: Coastal Scents 88 color pallette. I really love it. Period. It is pigmented, but it would help ALOT if a primer is used. Speaking of primers, I recently discovered that using a concealer is probbaly the best primer because of its consistency (I used one from Cover Girl).LOl Im so slow.
Second product(s): NYX round lipsticks.I bought one in Circe (nude) and Narcissus (bright hot pink). I really loved Circe because it didnt wash me out too much, like how MAC's Creme d'Nude did. I mean, I do like Creme d'Nude, but I thought Circe suits me better. As for Narcissus, the color is really pretty but i can never pull it off. Its a super bright hot pink color, and I dont think ima ever wear it, unless Im going to an 80's party or somehting haha. It looked like i took a bright neon pink crayon and scribbled my lips with it. Ima post swatches later on.
Third product: Its a 10 Miracle leave in spray. The name definitely suits the product. Prior to buying this product (or any hair product Ima mention), I never really took the time to take care of my hair properly, such as blow drying it. Out of nowhere, i became obsessed with hair products, and I had heard that this product does wonders. It does. Basically, after you wash your hair, you towel dry it, apply a few sprays and then blow dry. It made my hair feel much smoother than I can ever imagine. Those who know me knows that I have crazy thick hair. The downside to this product is that its expensive and locations may vary. I got a little bottle for about 17.99 at a CVS across the street from my school. Ive had this product for about two months and it finally began to ran out. It is the best hair product to use for blow drying your hair.
Fourth product(s): Herbal Essences hair care line. So during my hair product obsession, I became obsessed w. Herbal Essences.
The First HE product i bought was the None of Your Frizzness Smoothing Leave In Creme. It is a reddish orange 10. fl oz bottle that has a pull up, push down nozzle (which i dont like). However, the product works pretty well. Sometimes I use it with my its a 10 spray, but I mostly use it after straightening my hair. I apply a dime sized amount to my hair (specifically my ends and the top part of my hair). I dont put too much becasue of that greasy feeling. Its only available in some stores, for about 4-5 dollars. I forgot to mention that its scent is Mandarin orange+pearls...it basically smells like light oranges and cream.
The next HE product wasthe Set Me Up hair gel. Back when i was a high school senior (3 yrs ago), I always used the Totally Twisted hair gel for scrunching my hair and I was satisfied. That had a 2 max hold, but this hair gel is at its maximum hold, which is a 3. It has a light scent to it, but i thought the Totally Twisted one smelled alot better. Scrunching thick hair is difficult, but this hair gel had me the most satisfied. Everything stayed in place without over hardening my hair. Of course, you still gotta use hair spray to set it. Its scent is Cactus flower+bamboo.
Anther HE product I bought was the Long Distance Relationship Leave In Split Protector for Long Hair. It is in a small red bottle, 6 fl ounces,with a cool pump that you can turn to lock it. Honestly, i havet tried it as often to really see the results, but its just like the other leave in creme I mentioned, but I thought that the other one was more effective. I can try to use it before flat ironing my hair to see its effectiveness. By the way, the scent is Raspberry+Satin, but to me, it smells like the older line of HE products before it got revamped like Circa 2002). That smell reminds me of middle school since I used to wear the older HE hair spray gels....bad memories in middle school SMH.
Finally LOL, I bought a conditioner in HELLO HYDRATION. It has a coconut type scent and is probably one of the nicest conditioners I ever used. The smell is great and it made my hair softer than other conditioners. i cant stand the way tht the opening is designed in order to get the product out. you basically push down for the cap to pop up and it comes thru a little slit-like opening. I would unscrew the cap off and squeeze it out myself.
Fifth product: Victoria's Secret PINK body mist and lotion in Fresh and Clean. Its scent is Apples and Jasmine (I think?). Im such a sucker for anything in Apple scent. :)
These are the top 5 products that Ive purchased within the past 4-5 months. Last Friday, NYX's website had a free shipping day with any purchase, so I bought their new HD Grinding Blush in Menage a Trois and their Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Abba...Ima definitely make swatches and a review :)
I know I kept saying that I wanted to write personal reviews on vertain beauty products since the summer, and this is what Ima do. The following products are products that I bought within the past 4-5 months or so.
First product: Coastal Scents 88 color pallette. I really love it. Period. It is pigmented, but it would help ALOT if a primer is used. Speaking of primers, I recently discovered that using a concealer is probbaly the best primer because of its consistency (I used one from Cover Girl).LOl Im so slow.
Second product(s): NYX round lipsticks.I bought one in Circe (nude) and Narcissus (bright hot pink). I really loved Circe because it didnt wash me out too much, like how MAC's Creme d'Nude did. I mean, I do like Creme d'Nude, but I thought Circe suits me better. As for Narcissus, the color is really pretty but i can never pull it off. Its a super bright hot pink color, and I dont think ima ever wear it, unless Im going to an 80's party or somehting haha. It looked like i took a bright neon pink crayon and scribbled my lips with it. Ima post swatches later on.
Third product: Its a 10 Miracle leave in spray. The name definitely suits the product. Prior to buying this product (or any hair product Ima mention), I never really took the time to take care of my hair properly, such as blow drying it. Out of nowhere, i became obsessed with hair products, and I had heard that this product does wonders. It does. Basically, after you wash your hair, you towel dry it, apply a few sprays and then blow dry. It made my hair feel much smoother than I can ever imagine. Those who know me knows that I have crazy thick hair. The downside to this product is that its expensive and locations may vary. I got a little bottle for about 17.99 at a CVS across the street from my school. Ive had this product for about two months and it finally began to ran out. It is the best hair product to use for blow drying your hair.
Fourth product(s): Herbal Essences hair care line. So during my hair product obsession, I became obsessed w. Herbal Essences.
The First HE product i bought was the None of Your Frizzness Smoothing Leave In Creme. It is a reddish orange 10. fl oz bottle that has a pull up, push down nozzle (which i dont like). However, the product works pretty well. Sometimes I use it with my its a 10 spray, but I mostly use it after straightening my hair. I apply a dime sized amount to my hair (specifically my ends and the top part of my hair). I dont put too much becasue of that greasy feeling. Its only available in some stores, for about 4-5 dollars. I forgot to mention that its scent is Mandarin orange+pearls...it basically smells like light oranges and cream.
The next HE product wasthe Set Me Up hair gel. Back when i was a high school senior (3 yrs ago), I always used the Totally Twisted hair gel for scrunching my hair and I was satisfied. That had a 2 max hold, but this hair gel is at its maximum hold, which is a 3. It has a light scent to it, but i thought the Totally Twisted one smelled alot better. Scrunching thick hair is difficult, but this hair gel had me the most satisfied. Everything stayed in place without over hardening my hair. Of course, you still gotta use hair spray to set it. Its scent is Cactus flower+bamboo.
Anther HE product I bought was the Long Distance Relationship Leave In Split Protector for Long Hair. It is in a small red bottle, 6 fl ounces,with a cool pump that you can turn to lock it. Honestly, i havet tried it as often to really see the results, but its just like the other leave in creme I mentioned, but I thought that the other one was more effective. I can try to use it before flat ironing my hair to see its effectiveness. By the way, the scent is Raspberry+Satin, but to me, it smells like the older line of HE products before it got revamped like Circa 2002). That smell reminds me of middle school since I used to wear the older HE hair spray gels....bad memories in middle school SMH.
Finally LOL, I bought a conditioner in HELLO HYDRATION. It has a coconut type scent and is probably one of the nicest conditioners I ever used. The smell is great and it made my hair softer than other conditioners. i cant stand the way tht the opening is designed in order to get the product out. you basically push down for the cap to pop up and it comes thru a little slit-like opening. I would unscrew the cap off and squeeze it out myself.
Fifth product: Victoria's Secret PINK body mist and lotion in Fresh and Clean. Its scent is Apples and Jasmine (I think?). Im such a sucker for anything in Apple scent. :)
These are the top 5 products that Ive purchased within the past 4-5 months. Last Friday, NYX's website had a free shipping day with any purchase, so I bought their new HD Grinding Blush in Menage a Trois and their Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Abba...Ima definitely make swatches and a review :)
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