Collective haul - Mac & more...

Sorry about being M.I.A. lately. It's just life sometimes gets in the way. It been super stressful lately and I rarely have time to log on and stuff. Also I'm still doing project 10 pan, but when I'm stressed..... I buy stuff. So this is some stuff that i picked up on my travels lately.

The lipstick is from a swap! I traded my SIB, 4x (maximum) used Blankety for her "un-boxed", almost half used Ahoy, There! :( :( :( I have the worst luck w/swapping! But, that another story.......

First off, I found this Christian Dior brush in a Shiseido on Sunday. And let me tell you, this brush is AWESOME! By far my most soft and high quality! I have a mixture of brushes ranging from Mac (of course) to Elf. But, this brush blows them all away. I'm kicking myself for not getting the large blush brush! And the price was awesome! They're having a 50% on all CD products! I'm gonna try to go this wknd, hopefully the sale is still going on!

I also started my first Mac quad and to be honest... i hate it. I'm not really digging "pan" form. I much prefer the original. Yes, the price is better and it's much more convienient.
I also got 1 blush and 1 highlight powder. And let me tell you... i luvv them! I usually never buy Mac "face" products cause my skin tends to react. But, the blush is beautiful... the color is outstanding! I have nothing like it! My Nars blushes are gonna be jealous cause it may be my new fav!!!
I think ya'll had enough of me blabbing! Till next time my lovlies :)

Thank you to the ever so lovely Stefanie for tagging me.

+Confessions +

What's your favourite make up look? Neutral eye, with perfect brows, glossy lips, and glowing skin. Plus tons of mascara on curled lashes with a peach-ish, gold highlighted cheek!

Do you have a beauty vice? Lip products. I love them!! I have more glosses than anything else! If you saw my storage you'd understand! :)

What part of your body do you love? My feet. I think feet really tell you a lot about a person. But, my feet are small and i like to say dainty. And they're one of my MOST complimented part(s) of me!! :)

Who is your beauty icon? Yikes. I never know the answer to this question since they're a few. If you were to ask a modern icon... it would be Jennifer Aniston. Her skin always looks so perfect. She loves to wear subtle makeup that accentuates. Plus, she always rocks the bronzed, gold-y skin!

What beauty product makes you feel instantly sexy? I don't really have a beauty "product" that makes me feel that way. Maybe perfume....?

How do you look after your skin? I'm a strong believer in never sleeping in your makeup! I always wash and moisturize before I sleep. Drink TONS of H2O. Sleep a min of 8 hrs. And try (emphasize the "try") to eat healthy. I have a love/hate relationship w/my skin. It's very sensitive and can only take so much makeup!

What is your signature scent? I have 2. It's a dead tie between the 2. Marc Jacobs for women and "Lovely" by SJP. If they were in a fight .... "Lovely" would probley win! LOL :)

What are your haircare secrets? I don't have any. I hate my hair. I'm barely figuring out how to manage it now at my age! Give me a few years, then ask again. I might have a secret to tell! :)

How do you pamper yourself? Pedicures and bubble baths! Oh, and silk pajamas!

What is your beauty pet peeve? UN-blended foundation, toooooo much blush and unrealistically pale lips... They make me crazy! I don't know what it is....

What would your desert island must haves be? Sunscreen, chapstick , my fav perfume, toothbrush and toothpaste. Just cause i'm deserted doesn't give me the right to have STANK breath :p

Finally, do you have a beauty philosophy? Blend, blend, blend!!!!

MAC Love That Look Collection for Fall 2009

Here is a breakdown by color, unofficial descriptions by temptalia:

• Grand Entrance Cool apricot beige
• Dreammaker Frosty golden yellow
• Smoke & Diamonds Dirty dark grey <<>
  
• Glamour Check! Reddish brown
• Strike A Pose Dirty deep sea blue
• Ego Light yellow pink
• Fashion Groupie Light, blue violet
• Unbasic White Snow white
• One-Off Medium green with silver pearl
• Rated R Light, yellow green
• Style Snob Dirty pink brown with gold pearl
• Fashion Light gray-green with gold pearl

smoke & diamonds

Pearlglide Liners: Fly by Blu, Black Russian, Molasses, Rave

Source: Temptalia

New favs.. plus a fotd

I love how this turned out. I used my new favorite eyeshadow: Nars "Ondine". Sorry about the color getting kinda washed out!

Product(s) used:
(eyes)
TFSI
Nars "Ondine" e/s (all over lid color)
Mac "Sable" e/s (outer v color, blended into crease)
Mac "Shroom" e/s (highlight & inner tear duct color)
Mac "Circa Plum" pigment (lower lashline color)
Mac "ZoomBlack" mascara
(face & lips)
MUFE Mat Velvet + foundation
Benefit Brow Zings
Mac "Belightful"
Nars "Mata Hari" blusher
BE "Champagne Diamond Radiance"
Nars "Harlow" l/g
Mac "Fashion Scoop" l/g
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A new favorite! I mixed Nars "Harlow" and ontop of that i put Mac "Fashion Scoop" cremesheen. the result was just Too cute!______
NOTD: a concoction of 2 polishes. I think i will call it "green-ito".... hehe. I think it came out pretty good.

My baby's birthday.. YAY! plus a little OPI haul

Okay so the other day was my little girls birthday. She is officially 5 yrs old. I will post a baby picture of her and a pic of her on her bday. Also a pic of her gift... ;)

Her birthday gift. I purchased from "The Diva-Dog Bowtique"

Her wearing her punk rock bow... too cute.
Baby Kylie!

I haven't had time to do anything as of late. But, I did have time to order these polishes from 8ty8 Beauty. On the left is "Over the Taupe" from the Brights by Paige and on the right is "Bronzed To Perfection" from the South Beach Collection. They also sent me a free sample of the Poshe "Potion of Youth". I haven't had time to try it out yet. But when I do I will maybe do a review.

♡ Friendship Award ♡

I was given this award by the adorable Claire :) Thanks girl, you're too kind ;)

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I would like to give this award to:
Robyn @ Fashionista 514
Stefanie @ The Lip Print
Iyah @ As Pink As My Juicy!
Whitney @ Whitz World of Makeup & Beauty
Anastacia @ My Makeup Mania
Scrangie
Tiffany @ Big Hair Bigger Lashes

Marilyn Monroe Contest Entry

Here's my entry for Robyn's (fashionista 514) Marilyn Monroe contest.
I tried my best. But, as you can see I look NOTHING like Marilyn Monroe. So my take will, of course, fail in comparison. I didn't do her famous mole, cause I have my own... :) Also my lips pictured a different shade than in person. THAT is soo annoying. But oh well. I think it still came out like I wanted. But, you can file my hair in the "epic fail" section..... :}

Wish me luck :)

trying to get pose... lame!

the silly faces...

...The Inspiration...

...The Tools...