Sunday, July 5, 2009

Eyes of Day: Almay Trio for Brown Eyes

Here's the look:
Here's what I used:
Top to bottom: Loreal H.I.P cream eyeliner in Eggplant and Almay Trio for the Browns.

Honest Scrap Tag

I was tagged by Caramel Diva and Yinka to do the Honest Scrap Tag; to check out their wonderful blogs; click on their names.

The tag goes as follows: Tell the readers of your blog ten things that they don't know about you; and everything has to be true.

Here goes:

1. I'm a bargain shopper. I love to clip coupons and shop sales. I buy very few things at full price. I also love free samples and checking the mail to see what samples arrived.

2. I love to put together jigsaw puzzles. I own many puzzles and the most pieces I've ever put together was a 500 piece puzzle. I also like to do jigsaw puzzles online at shockwave.com.

3. I do a lot of crafts. I like to cross-stitch, crochet, paint, origami, and make jewelry. As a child I would spend hours cutting shapes out of paper.

4. Caramel Diva is my biological sister, we share the same parents. Check out here blog here.

5. I'm a do-it-yourselfer, I love to do home improvement projects. I like to wire ceiling fans and chandeliers; and many other projects. I also like power tools.

6. I decorate for holidays. I decorate both inside and outside. I like to climb the roof and hang lights, place decorations in the windows and on the door.

7. I look younger than I am. I'm in my mid twenties and everywhere I go people ask me why I'm not in school. So, thank goodness it's summertime here and all the children are out of school. So, I'll be able to shop in peace.

8. I hate when people smack or pop chewing gum, the sounds just drive me crazy.

9. I'm a Capricorn and very family oriented. I spend lots of time with my parents and siblings.

10. I like getting cooking gadgets for my birthdays and Christmas. Especially KitchenAid and Cuisinart cooking gadgets.

And I tag all those who want to participate.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Eyes of the Day: India.Arie Inspired Look; Dinner: Ribs, Collard Greens, Rice, and Cornbread.

Here's my inspiration for today's look:
Here's the eye pictures:
This is what I used to achieve the look:
Because I couldn't figure out whether India.Arie had on purple or blue eyeshadow, I decided to use both colors. I used the dark blue from Loreal HIP showy and the Dark purple and white color from Revlon Colorstay in Lavender Meadows.

And for the lips. Here's the pictures:
Here's what I used:
I used NYX lip liner in Cocoa and NYC Liquid Lip Shine in Cappuccino.
I think I did pretty good on my first inspired makeup look.

And for dinner, I had ribs, collard greens, rice, and cornbread.

Mac Tag and Collection Pictures

I was tagged by the lovely "Mocha Mish Mash" here's her link.

Here are a couple of pictures of my MAC Collection:
Top to bottom; Left to right: Dazzleglass: Money, Honey; Studio Fix Fluid: NW50; Select SPF 15: NW47; Prep+Prime; Studio Finish Concealer: NW50; Select Cover-Up: NW50; Studio Tech: NW45; MoistureBlend: NW50; Full Coverage: NW50; Studio Fix NW50; and Loose Blot Powder: Deep Dark.

Left to right: Studio Tech: NW45; MoistureBlend: NW50; Full Coverage: NW50; Studio Fix NW50; and Loose Blot Powder: Deep Dark.

Now onto the tag questions:

How long have you been using MAC? 10 months
What was your first MAC product? Studio Fix Fluid
What's your all time favorite MAC product? Their Foundations
What's your least favorite MAC product? Don't have one.
Do you own a Pro Card? No, but it would be great if I had one.
Your Mac foundation shade? NW50 in Full Coverage, Studio Fix Fluid, and Studio Fix Powder; NW45 in Studio Tech and Moisture Blend (shade pictured is NW50 it's a little too deep); and NW47 in Select SPF.
Blusher: Don't have one.
Powder: Blot powder in Deep Dark.
Eyeshadow: Don't have one.
Lipstick: Don't have one.
Liner: Don't have one.
Brush: 187 SE
Nail Lacquer: Don't have one.
Pro Product: Don't have one.

Comment on the following MAC product, Have you used them? If so, give feedback.
Prep + Prim Skin: I like it, works pretty good, but doesn't keep my foundation from rubbing off.
Full Coverage Foundation: It does give great coverage, better for the winter time, and I also like to use it as a concealer.
Studio Sculpt Foundation: Never tried.
Face & Body Foundation: Never tried.
Mineralize Satin Finish: Never tried.
Studio Fix Fluid: Really like the coverage and the thickness of the product.
Hyper Real Foundation: Never tried.
Studio Tech Foundation: I really like the coverage and the finish it gives my face.
Studio Fix Powder: I like to use it to set my foundation, it's okay alone for light/medium coverage.
Studio Stick: Never tried.
Hyper Real Pressed Foundation: Never tried.
Beauty Powder: Never tried.
Sculpting and Shaping Powder: Never tried.
Loose Blot Powder: I like how it keeps my face matte, but it gets everyone; although it never seems to run out.
Pressed Blot Powder: Never tried.
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural: Never tried.
Mineralize Skinfinish: Never tried.
Bronzing Powder: Never tried.
Powder Blush: Never tried.
Blushcreme: Never tried.
Gel Blush: Never tried.
Cream Color Base: Never tried.
Studio Sculpt Concealer: Never tried.
Studio Stick: Never tried.
Lip Erase: Never tried.
Tinted Lip Conditioner: Never tried.
Lipstick: Never tried.
Lipglass: Never tried.
See Thru Lip Color: Never tried.
Dazzleglass: Love it. I like the finish that it leaves on my lips.
Cremesheen Glass: Never tried.
Lip Gelee: Never tried.
Lip Pencil: Never tried.
Solar Bits: Never tried.
Nail Lacquer: Never tried.
Shadestick: Never tried.
Paint: Never tried.
Paint Pots: Never tried.
Eye Shadows: Don't own any. But, I've tried Danger Zone and really like it.
Pigment: Never tried.
Glitter: Never tried.
Eye Kohl: Never tried.
Chromaline: Never tried.
Liquid Last Liner: Never tried.
Lustre Drops: Never tried.
False Eyelashes: Never tried.
Pro Lash Mascara: Never tried.
Zoom Lash Mascara: Never tried.
Plush Lash Mascara: Never tried.
Fibre Rich Lash Mascara: Never tried.
Dazzle Lash Mascara: Never tried.
What has been your favorite MAC collection to date? Don't have one.
Which MAC collection, in your opinion, do you think was dissappointing, if any? Don't have any.
What products do you think MAC are missing? Can't think of anything.

I tag anyone who wants to do this tag.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Eyes of the Day: CoverGirl Gold Sizzle; Nails: Classic Coral Creme; Dinner: Fried Pork Chop, Corn. Fries

I used CoverGirl eyeshadow in Gold Sizzle:
Here's the look:
I used NYC nail polish in Classic Coral Creme. Here's the picture:
And for dinner, I had a fried pork chop, corn on the cob, and french fries.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Eyes of the Day: Covergirl Paradise in Bloom; Dinner: Macaroni Grill Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

I used Covergirl's Trio in Paradise in Bloom. Here's the look:
And here's the eyeshadow trio:
And for dinner I used Macaroni Grill's Dinner Kit and made Chicken and Shrimp Creamy Basil Pasta and French Bread.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Eyes of the Day: Playing with Blues; Dinner: Lasagna

Today's look used two blue colors. Here are the colors:
Here's the look:
Dinner:
For dinner I had lasagna, salad, and garlic bread: