Sunday, August 21, 2011

FOTD: Misty Blues


I awoke this morning thinking about what colors I wanted to get into today and I couldn’t decide on just one. So, I pulled out my 120 palette (ordered from Ebay) and decided to go with blues and purples. I love the outcome and decided to call it Misty Blues. Take a look :)



Products Used:
  • UDPP 
  •  NYX White Eye Shadow Base
  • 120 palette
  • On the inner lid place a dark blue color
  • On the outer lid place a navy blue color (blend the colors as much as possible)
  • In the crease place a dark purple
  • Above the crease a lighter purple
  • Blend, Blend, Blend
  • Highlight Color, blend a light gold and white togehter

Friday, August 12, 2011

Why I ♥ Ebay


I used to always be skeptical about ordering things online. I was always afraid that I would never get my products or someone would just take my information and run with it. So, I talked to a couple of friends that ordered from Ebay and got a crash course on the do’s and don’ts. After that I was ready to jump in and bid and win my items. It was o exciting to me. I felt like I was in a real life auction. I set my price on what I didn’t want to go over and I let the games begin. On your mark! Get ready! Set! Gooooooo!!!!! 

 

Now we play the waiting game. I’m so excited to check the mail everyday to see if my purchases came in. It’s something about getting a package in the mail that makes me go bonkers. 

 

I’m going to list the items I ordered and as they come in I’ll post a pic of it. Once everything is in I will do a Ebay haul video. 

 

©     MAC Teal Pigment

©     MAC Lavender Pigment

©     120 palette

©     MAC Stars and Rockets Eye Shadow

©     Lashes

©     3 pair of Earrings

©     4 Single Mac Shadows (Ego, Gesso, Juxt, and Mulch)

 

Everything I ordered was under 6 bucks w/ the exception of the MAC Lavender Pigment. I paid $11 for it ONLY because I really loved the color and I really wanted it. The 120 palette was $12 which is an awesome deal. I have a couple of 88 palettes that I paid $20 bucks for before I discovered Ebay. Ok enough of my blabbering. Here is the picture of the first items that came in today . 

MAC Lavender Pigment and MAC Teal Pigment

So, I checked the mail today 8/17/2011 and I had a package!!! Yayyyy meeeee!!! Some of my Ebay items came in. The anticipation was killing me. :( So, of course I ripped the package open like it was X-mas time! I couldn't wait to get to it. Ok, on a scale of 1-10 kisses it would be an 8. This is the reason why. The shadows are fake MAC products!!! Noooooo!!! I noticed right away by the lid. I was so ready to send them back, but when you pay less than $5 per shadow what do you expect, right? 

I swatched them to see if they were chalky and to my surprise they were not. Non chalky, pigmented, and a duplicate! Ooooo yeaaaaaa!!! I'm loving it. That's the reason I gave it 8 out of 10 kisses. Check out the pics below.

From L to R: Juxt, Stars N' Rockets, Ego, Gesso

"MAC" products from Ebay. Yes, those are butterfly stickers on my laptop :p
"MAC" in Mulch. Really love this color. My new blending color.

120 palette. So sad that two of the shadows broke when I opened it. but i fixed it. Looks a little messy but its no longer a powder.

Lashes #18 from China. I like these alot. I used them in my Misty Blue FOTD
Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the products I received from Ebay. Even if two of my shadows broke in my 120 palette. Of course, I repaired it with a trick I learned from YT (rubbing alcohol) and its no longer shattered. Hope you ladies and gents enjoyed the read.

Pink Kisses MUAH!!!!!!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Super Excited!!!!


So, this past weekend has been a really, really bad weekend. I didn’t know exactly what to do to try and snap myself out of it. So, as you all probably already guessed, fashion and makeup, and of course shopping make me happy. I didn’t go shopping, but trust me, I REALLY, REALLY, wanted to. Instead, I went to inquire about the full specialist course at BSA (Beauty School of America). The campus I chose to attend is the one on SOBE (South Beach). OMG!!! I instantly fell in love with it the moment I walked in the door. It was such a serene atmosphere. I didn’t take any pics because my phone was dying. 

Anyhoo, after touring the campus and meeting with the really nice staff I decided to enroll. Yippie.!!! I start on Monday. The course I’m taking is “Full Specialist with Salon Management”. I plan on using what I learn at the school to enhance what I already know. So this is just one stepping stone closer to my dreams. Thought I would share the good news. So until the next blog entry, which I’m still working on hehehehehe…  I hope everyone has a rockn day.