Thursday, February 2, 2017

Valentine's Day Inspired Makeup: Soft Smokey Eyes and Red lips

Hello Everyone!


Last month I wrote a review on the Maybelline 24k Nudes Palette. Do you remember I said was going to do a soft Smokey eye look? I thought it would be a great idea to incorporate that look into a Valentine's Day Inspired Makeup Look. I've done Valentine's Day Makeup Looks in the past on my blog, but I think this is the first year I'm doing a Smokey Eye theme.




Products Used


* Eyes *

- MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre

- Maybelline 24k Nudes Palette 


1. Transition Color in the Crease (I think I found a transition color I can use with this shade)
2. All over the Lid
3. Outer V and on top of the Lid in the Crease
4. Lower Lash

- Butter London Mascara


* Face *

- Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser (Primer)

- Milani 2-in-1 Conceal + Perfect Foundation and Concealer (Tan 10)


* Lips *

Colourpop UML in Avenue




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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

My Life in January 2017

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Today's post is the first monthly lifestyle post of the year! Is it me or is January usually a very dry month on terms of events? I don't know what it is about January, but there's really not a lot of things that go on in January for me. Nonetheless, I still wanted to share what I've been up too.

Happy New Year 2017

 

Technically I took this on the January 2nd lol, but here's my first Selfie of the year


New Year, New Start 


Foods


This was dinner from my mom's birthday. She wanted homemade chicken noodle salad. 


A homemade sweet potato pie for my mom's birthday. She opted out of a wanting a cake since we just had cupckaes for my birthday. Our birthdays are exactly 2 weeks to the date apart. 


I'm still eating grapes again this month lol. I decided to pick up a few lemons as well.


Food for Thought, when life give you lemons make Lemonade! I'm a true believer of this statement!


My Homemade crockpot mac and cheese


Dinner is Served! Ham with Pineapples, Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, and Cornbread. 


Crocheting 


I mentioned in last two posts that I've been crocheting a lot lately. Sometimes I think we can forget about the hobbies that we love. I have so much fun when I'm making new items and when I'm having anxiety issues, crocheting helps to ease my symptoms.


Mirror selfies remind me that I'm a short girl lol.


Red Crochet Accessories and Captain America 


I mention in the last post that I haven't done a popcorn stitch in a long time. I'm pleased with the result of my beanie.


I was actually sick when I took this selfie. I've been feeling under the weather since the weekend with sinus and allergy issues. Hopefully I'll start feeling better soon!


Working on another project soon.  I've been getting a few emails about purchasing some of my crocheting items and my other crafts. I'm currently not selling anything, but I'm thinking about opening up a Etsy Shop in the future.  This is something I've wanted to do for quite some.  time.  I used to sell some of my crafts locally, I'm thinking about getting back into that as well. 


Miscellaneous 


The Face I make when it feels extremely cold outside. I've been putting my crochet accessories to good use in these frigid temperatures.


Bath time. There's nothing like a relaxing and peaceful bath.


January 13th was National Rubber Ducky Day. 


Bare face selfie and sitting outside on the steps enjoying the Sunny weather. I took more selfies, but I'm didn't want to over post since I plan on doing a few makeup related posts in February.



I washed my hair last Friday. I used Coconut Oil to deep condition my hair since the weather has been dry and cold off and on my poor hair has felt so dry lol!


After I washed my hair I decided to switch up my hairstyle for the day with this braided crown.





A few days ago Beauty bakerie liked two of my pictures and followed me on Instagram! I was pretty excited about that!

How was your January?  I hope everyone's year is off to a great start!


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Monday, January 30, 2017

Projects with Pilar: Popcorn Stitch Beanie with Pom Pom

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Two back to back Projects with Pilar? That's right you're eyes aren't deceiving you lol.  I mentioned that lately I've been crocheting a lot and today I wanted to share my latest project, this popcorn stitch beanie with pom pom. I haven't done a popcorn stitch in ages, but I think this beanie turned out pretty well. I forgot how much I like crocheting in this pattern!


Beanie in progress 


I started this project on Saturday and finished on Sunday.


I really like how my beanie turned out


Happy Crocheting 


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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Projects with Pilar: Red Crocheted Scarf and Hat Set

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I've been crocheting a lot lately and today I wanted to share with you my latest project, a red hat and scarf set. I've done quite a few of these sets over the years, but I never got around to making a red set until now. I think the last time I made a scarf and hat set for myself was over 2 years ago!


Two skeins of yarn is all it took to make my items. 


My hat in the making


I was done with crocheting the hat within in 2 days


Time to sew and finish my hat


My crochet ribbed hat completed :)


I was so focused on working on my scarf that I forgot to take a in progress picture lol. Here's the completed scarf. I did this in a half double crochet (ribbed) pattern as well.


Happy with the finished products. I started the projects on January 19th and I finished on January 23rd. The hat was actually quicker to finish than the scarf. I enjoyed crocheting both. 



The finished products. I did a mirror selfie to show the length of my scarf. This is the largest pom pom I made so far for a hat.


Happy Crocheting :)


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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

All About Lippies ft. Colorupop and Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush

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Today I'm back with a beauty post.  If you you regularly keep up with me on social media, you already know that lipsticks are some of my favorite makeup products. So when I received new lippies for my birthday last month, I was pretty excited!


Colourpop


These Colourpop lipsticks were a gift from one of my best friend from college. That was so sweet of her to send me these!


Blues Baby 5 Piece Liquid Lipstick Set



Ok so I had to contact Colourpop regarding this set. It was just like I predicted that I recieved a bad set. The liquid lipsticks were super runny and it took over 10 minutes to dry. The colors were splotchy when applied on my lips. It was a totally mess. However when I was sent another set, the set was much better quality. The representative that emailed me told me that the lipsticks in the set were a new Formula. I need to them to change back to old formula asap of things like this is going to happen! Like I said the second set was better quality. The lipsticks dried quickly, and my lipstick didn't look as splotchy. I'm really glad things turned out alright because I'm looking forward to using these lipsticks. It's safe to say I love the replacement set.


Me wearing Notion 


Me wearing Play Date


Love Bug (UML)



Omgosh I absolutely love Love Bug! A few months ago when  Colourpop discontinued ItsMyRayeRaye's Collection I was a little sad because I wanted to pick up another stingRAYE liquid lipstick. Good things comes to those who wait because Love Bug is so gorgeous and it's similar to StingRAYE so it's a win win situation lol.


Me wearing Love Bug. I love this shade of lipstick!

Viper (UML)


I've been wanting to try viper as well. I love wearing dusty rose shades of lipsticks especially during the Winter and I think this a beautiful lipstick.


Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss Set


My Godmother is truly awesome for getting me this Lip gloss set! My Godmother loves shopping at Victoria's Secret as well lol. I haven't used a Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in ages. I don't know why I stopped using these lipsticks glosses because I really like them!



I really like that these lipsticks glosses are pigmented, and they're flavored! The Haute Cocoa reminds of a tootsie roll. These glosses are good to wear alone or on top of lipsticks. The only thing I suggest is that you don't overdue it with these glosses unless you want your lip gloss to look and feel sticky on your lips. A little gloss goes a long way lol. I almost forgot that some of these glosses contain glitter and others are plain glosses. I have to admit I love the glitter glosses too!


Me wearing Colourpop Mink and Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Haute Cocoa 


What lippies have you been using lately? What are your favorite lipsticks?

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