Travel Bag

I'm going on a trip to California in a couple of days and since I was "some what" packing and putting my stuff together, I'd thought I'd share with you ladies what I'm bringing. Please note that I am only bring one luggage. If I could, I would probably bring my train case. But since I'm only spending a little bit of time In Cali, I just brought what I felt like I need to have. :]

LIP PRODUCTS: Ok, so i know that I have a lip products but I didn't know exactly what I'll be doing in Cali. PLUS the weather is a lot different here than it is In Cali so I know for sure that my lips will be chapped.
1. GLOSS// Wet & Wild MegaShine in Cherry. I really like this product because it's sheer and not sticky. NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss in Rose Sparkle, MAC Hello Kitty Nice Kitty L/G ... Put Rose Sparkle and Nice Kitty = BEAUTIFUL shine and it makes my lips more full and plump! Mark Baby Glow L/G in Pink Crush, NYX Goddess of the Night L/G in Smokey Look, VS LIP plumper in pucker up, VS Lip Gloss in Pink Guava , HIP Jelly Balm in PLUSH.
2. LIPSTICKS// NYX ROUND LIPSTICK in LOUISIANA & FIRE, MAC LIPSTICK in Marquise D'
3. LIP CONDITIONERS // Burts Bee's Lip Balm, Chapstick in Strawberry & Cherry, Yes to Carrots Lip Butter in Mint.
4. MASCARA// Lancome Fatale & Lash Stiletto


1. MAC E/S QUAD : Humid, Sketch, Knight Divine, Woodwinked E/S. I picked these colors because I wanted to bring something that I can use alone. If you look below there are VS eyeshadows in Bunny and Rich. Which is light cream color (highlight) and a dark brown e/s. NYX Single Eyeshadow in Flamingo. HIP Cream Liner in Black
2. MSF Natural in Medium Dark. Eyelash Curler
3. PRIMERS// Urban Decay Primer Potion, MAC Painterly Paint Pot.
4. TOOLS & ETC // MAC Select cover up concealer , Revlon Tweezers, Wet & Wild Eyebrow pencil in Taupe, Sharpener, Sample of eye cream, EcoTools Kabuki Brush. 5. BLUSHES// I don't want to bring too much blushes because I know that I'll just sweat it off because the weather in CALI is so hot especially in the summer. ANYWAYS, I just brought 2 colors.. Bronze and a more peach color. MAC Light Over Dark (grand duo collection)& MAC SpringSheen Blush. It's beach with a hint of gold sparkles. GREAT for when the sun hits my face. :)


BRUSHES:
I couldn't fit all my brushes in here , sadly to say this brush holder only holds 13. I tried to stuff as much as I could on here but I didn't want to tear it. But I got some of the essential brushes here... I'm not gonna describe every single one. But if you have any questions, I'll be more then happy to answer your questions.

Of course, I still have a lot of packing to do. AND i'm sorry that I didn't mention my face products as to what I'll be using to keep my skin from burning and what not.. but that well be a next entry.

A couple of Youtubers has requested me to do a updated skin care routine and I have to apologize for not making one sooner. I did start a new routine but I've kinda been bumped out of the quality of my laptop. SO I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a new camera soon to take in the bathroom and show you step by step how I do my face routine. My camera that I have now doesn't have video capabilities so if your wondering "how do you take pictures".. Well there is your answer. :) We'll I hope everyone has a great and safe early 4th of July. Just in case I don't get a chance to blog on here. :]

TUTORIAL : How to apply Revlon Press On Nails + Review

Hey Ladies,
Sorry it took me such a long time to blog again.. I still need to get used to doing big chunk of entries. I'm so used to micro blogging on my Tumblr. Sooo.. My Bad!!

I have a few of these babies on hand and I didn't know exactly which one I should use because they have all sorts of fun designs, BUT I was taking in consideration of the activities I do on the daily (washing dishes, homework, typing, cleaning, and cooking) .. So I decided to go for a more some-what of a natural design effect (and plus if they break.. I wouldn't be all depressed that I wasted a great looking design print of nails.. LOL! SO here is my HOW TO and steps with these nails.. Just take note that I haven't had experience with press on nails until now and I have really ugly nails..

The design I'll be using is Revlon "Stella" Includes:

24 Press On Nails

Stick

Glue

Nail Filer

1. It is VERY important that you work with clean nails. Especially because these press on nails are some what transparent. You don't want color on your nails because you'll be able to see that. Use nail polish remover to remove previous nail color. Remember to clean along and around the nail including your cuticles.

2. What I did here was I cut my nails so that they are evenly shaped. Another important thing about cutting your nails is that If these nails end up breaking it wont hurt your original nails underneath. Shape and buff your nails with the mini nail filer that's provided in the package.

Once you have that done prep your nails. Whatever you need to condition your nails. I apply lotion on my hands so that they are nice and clean and if I end up getting glue on my finger, it will be easy to clean up and not so sticky. Find the correct nail size to make your natural nail size. APPLY a decent amount of glue all over your natural nail and carefully put the nail on top of the glue and press down on your nail for 5 seconds. If needed, you can use the stick that is provided to help clean up the excess glue. Now you should be finished! =]

Here is a close up on the design of the nails:

REVIEW: I really like these nails a lot and it does save money! Rather then getting a professional manicure, you can easily buy this inexpensive product and take it home with you! These nails do last a while but you need to re-apply glue or remove nails with in 5-7 days and apply new nails. I personally had trouble keeping these nails in potion because of all the activities that I do. Especially doing laundry two of my nails had broken off. BUT, it was no biggie to apply the glue. I would say that these nails lasted about a week for me in general. You just need to be careful on how you treat them and what activities you are doing. Personally, I'd wear this for a special occasion or even on a date. Removal: the instructions insist that you dip nail polish on top of the nail.. What I did was do that but It too a while for the fake nail to remove. I took a point nail filer and dug underneath to remove just a little bit of it and I squirted a little nail polish onto the crack of the nail. I must say, fake nails do damage the nail a little bit. It's not as bad as professionally done nails but there will still be glue stuck onto your nail. I rate this product : 5/5

Hope you girls enjoy! More reviews and updates soon!

CURRENTLY LOVING <3

HELLO LADIES! I decided to take a picture of the items that I've been using a lot lately. Hella diggin these products.

Sugar Tint Moisturizer W/ SPF 20 - (LIGHT MEDIUM) [$5.99~$14.00] ; Of course I apply my regular moisturizer and then I apply this baby on. The reason why I love this product right now is because it doesn't leave my skin feeling heavy like liquid foundation does. Because of the hot weather we've been having, this feels very light and leaves a nice glow to your skin. I personally enjoy this product the most because it helps my blush stay on a little longer then usual.

MAC Powder Blush - (Springsheen) [$18.00] ; This peach color blush with shimmers, looks really nice for my cheeks. From time to time I will use a bronzer but this blush shows a perfect amount of color. Looks amazing and looks very young for the fun summer weather.

MAC Select Cover-up Concealer - (NC35) $15.50 ; Because I've been so tired with school and just been stressed out lately , I've been developing dark circles around my eyes and been breaking out from all the stress. SO when I'm having one of those bad moments and need to do some cover up - this concealer does the job. I place a little amount of concealer on top of the shadows of my eyes (where my fine lines/circles are at) and dab the concealer VERY gently. It helps reduce the appearance of circles leaving your under eye area more brighter. When I do have redness in my face (mostly on my cheek area) I apply it on top of that and just blend it out - It helps even out the color of the skin so everything blends out nicely.

Chapstick - Cherry [$0.99-$1.99] ; I've been a little afraid of keeping lipsticks in my purse because it might melt - So i decided to just bring Chapstick. My lips have been very chap and dry that I always have to re-apply lip products. Lipsticks wont help because some lipstick don't have the moisture I need to prevent my lips from chapping. CHAPSTICK! :]

MAC Paint Pot - Painterly [$16.50] ; The reason why I love this paint pot is because it make my eye shadows stick and its a very neutral flesh color - its not exactly my skin color but it does brighten up my eyes. Its easy to apply and it's a nice color on its own.

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - Medium Dark [$25.00] ; I apply this on top of my tinted moisturizer if I need more cover up. :]

Victoria Secret Very Sexy Eyeshadows - [SALE] I don't remember exactly how much these were and how much it came up when it was on sale [75%] Sorry! But anywhooz, I've been on a neutral case lately and I've just been lazy to apply color. But these two colors are right for me. I have a dark brown color [Rich] that like to use as a crease color and a cream beige [Bunny] that I apply as a lid and highlight color. Both are matte and both have great color pay off. The compact is so cute with its little mirrors. :]


I love these products right now and I hope you guys give them a shot. :] Till then , Byeee byee!

GUESS WHOS BACK?!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to give everyone the big update and tell you gals that im back from my long hiatus! I know... I know.. Its been forever and I even had a few people comment and messaged me asking me if i'll still blog. :] HECK YEA! I even had some nice comments saying they miss me blogging. Thats so nice! =] So ANNNNYWAYS, im back now with a new layout (check credits for info) and hopefully i'll have some reviews, updates, and hauls for you guys! woot woot!

I'll be back later. Byee!!

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hey ladies, im debating if i wanna shutdown my blogspot page. i haven't been updating it as much as i like to and i feel like i dont have the time to do so. so for right now, im going on hiatus. i might be back. i might not. ill keep you all updated.
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VIDEO: Berry berry beautiful look

I finally got to edit it :) lol enjoy

BACK2BOISE

:) Just letting you guys know im back home. I'll be posting pictures (non makeup related) on my TUMBLR and everything else will be on here :). Ciao!

SANDIEGO TRIP

I will be in San Diego MARCH 26-APRIL 2
So i might not be able to blog as much. But please feel free to catch me around tumblr & twitter. Take cares everyone! And have a AWESOME spring break!

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Catch ya later ♥

FOTD: Berry Berry Beautiful

Haha I had a hard time coming out with a name for this look. But I guess this name will do for now. "Berry Berry Beautiful" Shades of Berries? hahah I dont know! Hope you enjoy. Im in the process of editing the video for this look. :]

EYES
MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot
88 COASTAL SCENTS PALETTE [MAGENTA & SHIMMER BLUE & WHITE]
NYX JUMBO PENCIL 'MILK'
HIP CREAM LINER
COVERGIRL EYELINER PENCIL

FACE
PONDS CREAM
MSF MEDIUM DARK
MAKE UP FOREVER CONCEALER # 8 'BEIGE'
MAC FEELING BLUSH

LIPS
MAC LIP CONDITIONER
NYX ROUND LIPSTICK 'THALIA'
MAC Heatherette 'BONUS BEAT' L/G

Well, thats it! I gotta get going. They are having a event today at MAC =] Imma get my make up did! Woot woot! ♥ BYE!

MAC Sugar Sweet Collection

Whos excited for this collection? ME ME ME!!

COMES OUT TOMORROW!!!

Pictures & Information credited to : Specktra & Google.com

Sugar Sweet Collection
19 Mar 2009 [US/Canada]
UNK 2009 [international]

Eye Shadows - $14.50USD

* Sugarshot - Pale frosty beige (Lustre) (LE)
* Dear Cupcake - Mid-tone pink coral with gold pearlized pigments (Satin) (LE)
* Aquavert - Soft mint with white pearlized pigments (Veluxe Pearl) (LE) (Repromote from Lure Summer 06)
* Stars 'n' Rockets - Lavender with red/pink reflects (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
* Club - Muted reddish brown duo-chrome with green opalescent shimmer (Satin) (Permanent)

Shadesticks - (LE) $16.50USD

* Cakeshop - Frosted light neutral beige
* Lemon Chiffon - Frosted pewter
* Butternutty - Frosted pale white gold
* Red Velvet - Frosted mid-tone pink
* Penny - Light pinky copper (Repromote)

Lipsticks - $14.00USD

* Sweet Thing - Mid-tone magenta with multi-dimensional pearl (Lustre) (LE)
* Bubbles - Sheer frosty white beige (Glaze) (LE) (Repromote of DCd Item)
* Touch - Peachy cinnamon (Lustre) (Permanent)
* Lollipop Loving - Mid-tone coral with subtle green with gold iridescence (Glaze) (LE) (Repromote from Heatherette Spring 2008)
* Saint Germain - Pastel pink (Amplified Creme) (Permanent in select Europe locations)

Tri-Colour Lipglass (LE) - $17.50USD

* Tasty - Top: Sheer blue pink with reflects. Middle: Mid-tone blue pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Dark creamy red pink
* Just Dessert - Top: Sheer yellow pink with reflects. Middle: Mid-tone yellow pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Mid-tone creamy yellow pink
* Simply Delicious - Sheer peach with reflects. Middle: Pale coral with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Creamy mid-tone coral
* Triple-Yum - Top: Sheer gold with gold reflects. True gold with duo-come pearlized pigments. Bottom: Mid-tone bronze
* Consume Me - Top: Sheer white with reflects. Middle: Pale mint with duo-chrome pearlized pigments. Bottom: Creamy light peach with pearlized pigments

Mineralize Skinfinishes - (LE) $25.000USD

* Perfect Topping - Pink/Peach/Lavender melange
* Refined - Tan/Peach/Coral melange

Mascara - (Perm) $12.00USD

* Zoom Lash: Zoomblack - Rich black
Lash (Perm) - $12.00USD
* #34 Lash - Dramatically long. Wispy. Features a long, winged-corner edge.
Nail Lacquer (LE) - $11.00USD

* Peppermint Patti - Creamy mint green (Cream)
* Seasonal Peach - Creamy pale peachy pink (Cream) (Repromote from Creme Sheen Fall 08)

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MAC Grand Duo Mineralize Blush : Review

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for responding to which phone to get entry. There was a lot of people who recommended me other phones...So now I need to do my research on it. HAHA! But hopefully - When its the right time.. I'll decide which one is best for me. But I really do appreciate it! Thanks so much ladies/gents ♥

School: What can I say .. School is going by really great and well. I had my midterm on Thursday and I think I did really well. Did I ever tell anyone how bad I am at writing essays. LOL. Its terrible. I have a essay due and a presentation due on Monday. The presentation is basically anything you want it to be. Its a presentation that will help you with "public speaking" and I guess your "ability" to teach others. Something within those lines. Anyways, I decided to be creative I guess and teach my class how to make paper cranes. I know people are hella old in my class and dont want to learn that shit but hey its an easy A and anyone can fold some paper. They can even teach their kids if they like. So yeah, decided to do a step by step presentation on it. Hope it ends well w/o paper cuts. :]

on to the review

If you didn't notice MAC had a new collection out called "Grand Duo Mineralize Blush" It came out, If im not mistaken on MARCH 13. Now if you dont own any mineralize blushes and you'd like to try some.. i'd definitely recommend getting these blushes for two reasons : They are super pigmented and easy to apply.. You don't need a lot of product with these blushes. Another reason is, for what its worth you get around 2 blushes. Comparing to a regular mineralize blush which is $21.00. These blush isn't so bad! It already comes with a blush color and a highlight. Or you can mix it up! Swirl your brush and create your own color. This blush is very versatile! Its $22.50 as to if you get a regular powder blush its about $18.00. So your somewhat saving your money.. PLUS I can tell you this much, With the amount of product that is in here and how well you can easily blend this blush, YOU truly are saving money. You don't need much and a little bit of this stuff goes a LONG way. You can already tell once you swatch it on your hand how pigmented it is. So here are the basic informations. (Found on MACCOSMETCS.COM)

Mac Grand Duo Mineralize Blush

Description: A Mineralize Blush featuring soft-shimmer super-shine pearl in pretty tricolour veining to enhance and glorify cheekbones, followed with the pop and dimension of solid colour shimmer without an overly frosted look.
Product: 3.5g / 0.11 US OZ
Price:US $22.50
Shades: (7) Grand Duo, Light Over Dark, Moon River, Love Rock, Hot Planet, Earth To Earth, Intenso

PROS: I can rave about this blush all day. But im gonna make it short and sweet.

Very versatile and pigmented

Already comes with a highlight

It lasts longer the regular powder blush

Blends well! I mean well!

Shimmers are super pretty and isn't too over done

Creates a nice glow

Super pretty.. Look at that marble-ness! haha
CONS: hehe do i have anything negative to say?

if you didn't notice they are really pushing the MAC 188 brush in using this to apply these blushes. {boo for money} but with a light hand you can pull it off.

if you DONT like shimmer dont get it. HAHA

If you drop it... Your screwed.. LOL Dont depot it either!

RATE: 5/5 Fawk yea. ♥
Alright the swatches and applying it on my cheek in this picture might not be able to do this product any justice but ladies.. ITS SOO pretty! I think I wanna get more!! I love this blush! AND please dont mind my yucky-ness. I was feeling kinda scrubby today :] haha!
ENJOY! & I hope I helped. Im for sure getting more of these.. LOL

I think its time...NEW phone?

I think its time for my to change my phone and change my plan. Im still with my parents plan (ending soon)
SOOO help me out. Which phone do you think I should get.. Now here is the thing - I like the touch screen concept.. I like having internet... But im worried more about saving money. Hahha

Here are the TOP 3.. AND please do recommend phones!!

The Infamous IPhone

T-mobile G1


Verizon Voyager

Please, Any feedback is much appreciated! =]

FYI, I currently have a Samsung BlackJack 2 :[ hahah

Thanks!