Christmas Movies and Cocoa

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In continuing my spirit of Christmas lol, I wanted to share a few movies I watch each year. Oh how I love Christmas movies and cartoon specials. Hey, you're never too old to like cartoons lol. Even though these movies I have come on tv each year, but since I have them on DVD I can watch them whenever I want :)

 

1. A Christmas Story

 

This is my favorite movie. I had to buy this a couple of years ago. I know it comes on for 24 hours during Christmas Eve and Christmas day on TBS, but I rather watch it before then lol


2. Dr. Suess' How The Grinch Stole Christmas

 

One of my childhood favorites :)

3. Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

 

Nonstop Laughter! 

4. Four Christmases

 

I saw this at the movie theater when it first came out back in 2008. I thought it was pretty funny.

 

What's Christmas movie without an awesome cup of hot chocolate?! Yum!


What are some of your favorite holiday movies and/or tv specials?

Pilar


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Crocheting Project Holiday Edition: Christmas Stocking and Cup Warmers (Cozies)

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In continuing displaying Christmas related posts, I wanted to share with you all my latest crocheting items!

 

Traditional Christmas Stocking

 

Omgosh, this project tried my patience! lol It took me about three days to finish this stocking. I wouldn't say it was extremely hard, I just had trouble making it look like an actual stocking in terms of shaping.  I tried my best and this is the finished result.

Christmas color themed cozies

 

Here are the pics of the cozies on my cup to show a better view.

 

 

 

 

This is a very special post for me, because this month marks the one year anniversary of how I learned to crochet!  At first I thought I would never be able to get the basics down, but I never gave up and I'm glad I can share this crocheting post in addition to the previous crocheting project posts with you all.

OAN: I'm counting down the days until Christmas just like many of you, except in my case my birthday is on Christmas day! Yes, I'm a Christmas baby :)

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Pilar

Manicure Monday: Holiday Edition 2013 Part 1

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For today's Manicure Monday series I wanted to feature a few nail polishes and designs that I'm wearing this holiday season. What a perfect time to use my glitter sparkly polishes.

 

Sugar Sugar (not to be confused with Ruby, Ruby from my previous Manicure Monday post) Sugar Sugar has a beautiful sparkle to its color

- LA Colors Art Deco: Gold Glitter

 

- Sinful Colors Professional: Clear

- LA Colors Art Deco: White

- LA Colors Art Deco: Silver Glitter

 

- Spoiled by Wet n Wild: Xray Vision

- LA Colors Art Deco: Silver Glitter

- LA Colors: Art Deco: Gold Glitter

 

- (Top) Sinful Colors Professional: Gorgeous and LA Colors Art Deco Gold Glitter

-(Botton) Sinful Colors Professional: Gorgeous (I wanted to show the color without the design)

 

- Sinful Color Professional: Midnight Blue

- LA Colors Art Deco: Silver Glitter

 

- Maybelline New York Color Show: Keep up the Flame

(You probably noticed I gave my nails a little trim, this is the color I'm currently wearing)

What colors will you wear this holiday season? Also don't forget to check out my holday makeup look!! click here

Pilar

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Holiday Makeup Look: Green and Gold

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This week I'll be posting a few holiday themed posts. Today I want to focus on makeup. Here is a simple holiday makeup look that I did using green and gold eyeshadow :)

 

 

Products Used

Eyes:
- Covergirl Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara
- Wet n Wild Coloricon in Comfort Zone
- Avon Ideal Shade in Medium Shade

 

Face:
- Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Makeup in Mediun Deep
- Fashion Fair Fast Finish Foundation Stick in Topaz

 

Lips
- Healthy Makeup Lipstick SPF 15 in Clear
- Estèe Lauder High Gloss Ultra Brilliance in Honey

 

Tools:
- Estèe Lauder Powder Brush
- Avon Rounded Eyeshadow Brush
- LA Colors Eyeshdow Shader Brush
- LA Colors Eyeshadow Blender Brush
- Covergirl Queen Collection Eyelash Curler
- Foundation Sponge

 

What are some of your favorite colors to wear during the holdiay season?

Pilar


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Bath and Beauty Haul and Review

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I'm a little late with this haul and review. If you remember a few weeks ago I mentioned that I was catching up with writing my hauls and reviews, I think I'm finally caught up now lol. I love writing these haul and review posts because I can share with you all my honest opinions on products. I also love reading bloggers reviews especially if it's an item I want to try. Reviews can be so helpful!

Shick Quattro for Women Sensitive Skin (Limited Edition)

I've been using these razors for years and I haven't had any complaints. These are the limited edition, so I'm unsure how long these razors will be in stores. These sensitive razors work just as well as the regular Shick Razors for Women. I can get a close shave without worrying about knicks. The razors have four blades and I like that the razors are made with a Hypo Allergenic formula. This package came with a bonus razor and a $2.00 off coupon that I will definitely use!

Clean & Clear Boost Mango & Papaya Morning Burst Body Wash

This body wash smells sooooooo good!! The bursting beads are suspended with exotic fruit extracts and leave the shower smelling wonderful. I have to agree with the description on the back of the bottle; this body wash cleans, refreshes, and gets me ready for the day. To be honest I've used this body wash during various times of the day, I don't limit my usage for just in the morning. I have so many body washes and soaps, and I truly didn't realize that until recently! I think I have a slight obsession lol

Cetaphil Antibacterial Soap

click here for review

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow: Comfort Zone

It's so hard for me to stay away from eyeshadow while I'm in the store! Once again I have purchased another palette. I've used this palette twice so far and the colors are so pretty! As for lasting effects, I touched up my eyshadow maybe after five hours of wearing it. I like the colors are very pigmented, but the only factor I dislike is all the fallout from the shadow when I apply it to my eyeshadow brush. This was my first time purchasing a Wet n Wild eyeshadow palette and I'm about 75% impressed. The major turn off was the fallout, but at least when I apply it on my eyelids it goes on smoothly. I'll likely continue using this palette because like I really love the colors.

Revlon Lip Butter: Berry Smoothie

click here for review

This is such a pretty color! I really love these lip butters!  


What beauty and bath products have you purchased lately?

Pilar  

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How to Make Pom Poms

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I have a little different post today. I'm going to do a written tutorial on how to make pom poms. It does include my crocheting, but I'm just adding pom poms to the top of a few hats I already made. Pom Pom's are so cute, and they make great crafting projects especially with the holiday season in full swing :)

 

Materials Needed:

Yarn

Scissors (try to use sharp scissors because dull ones will make it more difficult for cutting the yarn)

 

Step one:

 

Wrap the yarn around your hand (preferably the hand you don't write with) until you have the desired amount you want your ball to be.

Step Two:

 

 

Take a separate piece of yarn from the skein and set it aside. Just make sure the piece of yarn is long enough for tying. Carefully remove the yarn off your hand. (Try to keep it together) Now take the yarn you cut and hold your index finger and thumb in the middle of the yarn and tie a tie a knot. (I usually tie a double knot to secure it) Your yarn should look  similar to a bow.

Step Three:

 

Right side cut

 

Both sides cut

Take the scissors and cut one side the "bow" and then cut the other side.  It should look the picture above

Step Four:

 

Cut the yarn to down until it forms the shape of a ball. You may want to keep a plastic bag or the trash can near because this step can get messy. You can just toss the stray pieces of yarn in the trash as you go along.

Congratulations! You've made a pom pom!!


* Attaching the pom pom to the top of a hat *


I'm a little surprised that I didn't make pom poms for some of my hats before now. I guess I was being a little lazy at the time. Anyway this step is fairly simple.

 

All you have to do for this step is keep a small hole in the top of the hat and place the two loose ends through. From the inside of the hat tie the loose ends together until secured.  On
Side Note: I already completed this hat, so I took the crocheting hook to make a small hole to put the loose inside the top of the hat. Then I just followed the rest of the step.

Finished Products

 

 

Pilar

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Thankful for Blogger Friends! Tag

Happy Monday Everyone!

I was tagged by Lauren@willsingformakeup for the Thankful for Blogger Friends Tag! She's a fairly new blogger and she has a lovely blog, check out her blog!

 

ABOUT YOUR BLOG (Please be specific in your answers, so we can all learn something!):

How long have you been blogging?
I started blogging on July 27 of this year

Are there any bloggers who helped you out/encouraged you when you first started your blog?
Yes, my readers who comment and visit my blog on a regular basis :)

What Social Media has given you the most traffic to your blog? Is there a platform that you don’t use?
I would say that google plus has been helpful for bringing traffic to my blog

How often do you post? Do you have a regular schedule?
I try to post least 3 times a week, but lately I've been busy.

Where do you blog?
In the living room or in my room

What camera do you use? What photo editing software do you use?
I use my Kodiak digital camera sometimes, but I usually use my Galaxy S2 camera

How did you come up with your blog name?
I love beauty related topics, but I also have so many other interests, so I called my blog Beauty and More by Pilar

Do you do any regular “series” posts on your blog?
Reviews/Hauls, Crocheting Series, Pilar in the Pantry, and Manicure Mondays

What draws you to a blog?
I love blogs that the author shows passion and dedication to the topics they choose to discuss, especially inspirational blogs

What turns you off of a blog?
I don't like blogs that constantly display negative energy ALL the time. If I came across that kind of blog, I likely wouldn't read it.

How many blogs do you subscribe to? Are they all beauty related?
A good bit! I'm unsure of how many at the moment.  No they're not all beauty related. The blogs I follow range from a variety of topics.

When do you generally read blogs?
In the morning or at night

What is your favorite type of post and why?
Inspirational posts! I love them because they are filled with positivity and encouragement!
I post inspirational posts on my blog as well :)

What is your least favorite type of post and why?
Anything that's snarky and rude.I'm glad I haven't come across that negativity thus far in my blogging journey.

NOW ABOUT YOU!! (If there are any you prefer not to answer, just skip!):

Where do you live? Tell us a bit about your city!
I live in South Carolina Downtown is so beautiful this time of year!

What about your home?
I live in an apartment

Single or taken?
Single, no boyfriend or husband at the moment

Do you have children?
No littles ones yet.

Do you have pets?
No

Do you have a "day job"?
Yes

3 words to describe yourself.
Kind, driven, optimistic

3 favorite movies
Gone With the Wind, all of The Godfather movies, The Wizard of Oz

3 favorite books
The Bible, great words of wisdom :)

3 random/ weird facts about you
- I don't like honey buns, I think they're gross lol.
- I've never been to the beach.
- One time I almost jumped out the car at an Arbys drive thru because a bee got in the car. I guess it was an impulse reaction since I'm afraid of bee's. The bee flew out the window so no worries. My mom still laughs about that lol

I would like to nominate these lovely ladies to do this tag!

Kristen
Marie
Ashley@ashleysuemakeup
Shalunya@shalunyaboyet

Thanks again Lauren for nominating me!

I hope that everyone had a nice Thanksgiving!  Here's what my mom cooked for Thanksgiving dinner :) It was DELICIOUS!!

 

Pot Roast and Potatoes

Green Beans

Mac n Chesse

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Pilar

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