Wednesday, March 10, 2010

40 Beauty Questions

I couldnt help myself! I had to do it! If anything, this will give you more insight in to my life as a Beauty Addict! :)

SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?2x a day, in the morning and at night! If I work out, I wash right after. I carry Pond's Clean Sweep in Original Clean facial wipes in my gym bag!

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

I have combination! In the summer, its oily, and in the winter, its dry! However, the face makeup makes all the difference, because I do have sensitive skin!

What is your current facial wash?

Olay foaming face wash for sensitive skin

Do you exfoliate?

Yes, about 3x a week.

What brand do you use?

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing pads

What moisturizer do you use?

Daytime: Biore skinpreservation Dual Fusion moisturizer + SPF 30!! I love this stuff. I found it on super discount at Walgreen's (under $3) and stocked up! It keeps my skin clear and matte, even after a long day of chasing around kids! Everywhere else it retails for $15!!

Nighttime: Biore skinpreservation Hard Day's Night

Do you have freckles?

Yes, and I'm super Fair!

Do you use eye cream?

Yes when I remember too! Being very fair, I am susceptible to premature wrinkles! I use Clinique's All About Eyes and Biore skinpreservation See the Future eye cream! My parents think I'm crazy since I started using it about 5 years ago, but nothing is worse than looking older than you really are!

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I have pretty normal skin. I usually only get breakouts during that time of the month or if I don't wash my face properly!

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No, I don't see the need to!

MAKE-UP

What foundation do you use?

I don't do the liquid on a daily use, but if I am going out I use Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Nude.

I use BareEscentuals Matte Mineral Foundation in Fairly Light, and Neutrogena Mineral Sheers powder with SPF 20 in Natural Ivory #20. I just got the Revlon PhotoReady powder in Fair/Light #010, and I can say that I am liking it!! I has good application, just a crappy brush that comes with it!!

How about concealer?

Laura Mercier Undercover Pot #2

Do you know your undertone color?

hmmm, blue?

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

Love them when I go out! I save them for special occasions! I just do mascara everyday though.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, but do I follow it?! I dont really keep track! :( I usually smell it before I apply it, but the good thing is I have the small sample mascaras that usually finish in that amount of time.

What brand of mascara do you use?

Right now, I'm using MUFE Smokey Lash. I loved it at first, but then it clumped up really fast! Usually, I can't wait until the mascara gets a little tacky, but with this one, it makes my eyelashes look tacky. My favorite used to be Lacome's Definicils in Black, now I'm liking Clinique and BE Buxom Lash.

Sephora or MAC?

If I had to choose one, it would be MAC, but I love both.

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

No. That's the last thing i need.

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Eyebrow comb, BE Flawless Face Brush, my super old B&BW e/s brush, MAC brushes #s 239, 217, 242, 109

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Urban Decay Primer Potion or MAC Paintpots.

For the face?

I usually use just moisturizer, but if I'm using my LM Tinted Foundation, I use the primer that goes with it.

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Clinique Colorsurge Trio in Doe Eyed! I like the smokey purples.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Lancome ArtLiner Liquid liner on the lid, and Este Lauder Pencil liner on the waterline

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

I usually poke myself with my mascara wand

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

I like the colors that I have, but I wouldnt purchase anymore. It's a lot of produce, and the fallout is messy at times.

Do you use mineral makeup?

YES! BareMinerals, MAC Mineral Eyeshadows, Blushes, Skin Finishes, Loose Powder, Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact!

What is your favorite lipstick?

The color would be NUDE! I really like MACs l/s in Close to Real, Equality, Hue, Creme d'Nude.

How about lipgloss?

Nars l/g in Striptease. MAC Plushglass in Nice Buss and Pretty Plush

What is your favorite blush to use?

MAC Mineral Blush in Dainty and Moon River

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

No thanks! I spend enough in the stores as it is!

Do you like drugstore makeup?

I am addicted to the higher end brands, but I can find some great deals with the drugstores I do like. The brands that I like, I stick with.

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

YES! I love to hit up the one on the way to Vegas! The closest one that I have here is the Ontario one, but I dont go that way very much. I feel its more of a mission just to save a few dollars.

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

I have taken a community makeup art class. I am looking into get my Estheticians License just to enhance my abilities.

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I used to be, but I have had years of practice.

Name a makeup crime that you hate?

There are soo many to choose from. The unblended eyeshadow, the wrong foundation color and lines, the overly or underly plucked eyebrows, the frosty highlight, the overly lined lips, makeup colors that clash ie blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick! Just to name a few ;)

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I've toned it down a bit. I wear neutral tones daily, and I like to amp things up when I go out with the girls!

Which celebrity always has great make up?

The Kardashian Sisters

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Eyebrow pencil and moisturizer with SPF

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

yes, going to work or to the gym. On a particular day, going to get Starbucks with a reality celebrity!! lol

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Sometimes, when my face is clear and glowy.

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

MAC. It was designed for all skintones and races. It has great pigmentation and a great reputation.

What do you think of Makeup?

It's every girls best friend. Screw diamonds, I can't live without my makeup!!! <3

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Birthday 2010!

This year, in exactly 10 days, I will be turning the big 2 6!!! AH! I will be celebrating on March 6 with my best friend, Diana, who will also be turning 26! We got these really cute outfits from H&M, black of course, and I wanted to add some pop to my eyes! This is what I came up with...





I really like this. I got my inspiration from MakeUpByTiffanyD using her Kim Kardashian tutorial, but I also like this other eye that is a black cat eye with pretty rhinestones all over the eye! I will post pics from that night to see what I came up with! Until then...MUAH!

Things That I Have Been Working on!

Here are some quick FOTDs that I have been working on. I seem to get inspired when I watch the Gurus on YT, because these are not my everyday look. They can be, because they are semi-natural. Like I've said, I am really loving the brown smokey eye with the natural lip as you will see below! With out further ado, ENJOY!

I like the blurriness because you can see the highlight on my cheeks!! lol


Finally, I got a hair cut! I wasn't sure if I wanted to cut bangs, but I did it. I went too long, rather than too short! But I'm satisfied! I added more layers, and kept some length because I want it to GROW!
This is styled straight!
I added a cute little accessory from H&M. I curled it in with my flat iron for Valentine's Day!

Here's my FOTD from Valentine's Day! My friends and I went to eat and grab drinks at a restaurant down the street from my house. Surprisingly, it was like a normal night! Not crowded at all! :) I kept my makeup more natural than usual, but they eyeliner got a little out of hand. It was really thick because I had to cover up the band of the eyelashes, which are the Ardell 105s!


And yes, I changed about 3 times that day!! Here is my final outfit with me enjoying my huge Wild Berry Margarita!!


Thursday, January 28, 2010

Boredom equals fun with iphoto!



Lashes - Ardell 115
MAC l/s - Close to Real
MAC Blush
Rimmel Mascara






Face - Usual routine
Urban Decay e/s - Gunmetal







This is what happens when you have a LOT of free time, a cute dog, a zebra snuggie, and crazy lashes!! TA DAA!! :) I thought this would be a funny post, and as not to disappoint it is somewhat makeup related!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Long Time No Bloggy...

I haven't had time to post in a while, because I have been working a lot! YAY! Also, I'm training to do a 5K on my and Nita's birthday, Sunday, February 28th! I've been recruited by my friends, Roxanne, Michelle, and Nita to do a run/walk with a distance of either 10K or a 5K in Downtown LA, through Chinatown and around Dodger Stadium. This means a lot of hills for someone (i.e. ME), who is less than a runner. I am not built for running/jogging/fast walking. I am a swimmer, which is a whole 'nother world, if you know what I mean!

As far as doing the event, I have decided I would do it [just need to register :)], but whether it will be a 5K run or walk will be determined by my dedication to my workout regimen and meal plan! I've enlisted my friend, Helen, to be my workout buddy. All this week I have been really good with the workouts. I continued going to my Monday/Wednesday aerobics class, and we even scored a week pass at the YMCA. I really need to work on my eating plan. I do really well when I am not as busy, but in between work and the gym, it is difficult to choke down a decent/healthy option. I need to find a balance. My pass is up for next week, and I need to use my resources around me, i.e. walking the trail, running laps at the school, and take advantage of my overflowing library of exercise videos/ball/ weights!! Wish me luck! I have 6 weeks to make a dent in my training and building my endurance. I downloaded this plan from the Fitness Magazine website. ENJOY!

Here are other websites I found helpful:



Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.Week Total
1

Walk briskly for 1 mile. Run 2 min. every half mile until you reach 3.5 total miles. Walk 0.5 mile.

Walk 3-5 miles.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 3 min. every half mile until you reach 3.5 miles. Walk 0.5 mile.

Off

Walk 3-5 miles, including 10 run/walk intervals (run 30 sec., walk 1 min.) in the last mile.

Off

16-20 miles

2

Walk 1.5 miles. Run 5 min., walk 5 min.; do 3 times. Walk 1-2 miles.

Walk 3-5 miles.

Off

Repeat Week 1 Thursday.

Off

Repeat Week 2 Monday.

Off

18-20 miles
3

Walk 1.5 miles. Run 10 min., walk 5-7 min., run 10 min., walk 5-7 min.

Walk 3-5 miles.

Off

Repeat Week 3 Tuesday.

Off

Walk 1.5 miles. Run 10 min., walk 5 min., run 5 min., walk 5 min., run 10 min., walk 5-10 min.

Off

16-20 miles

4

Walk 1 mile. Run 3 min., walk 2 min.; do a total of 10 times. Walk 5 min.

Walk 1 mile. Run 15 min., walk 5 min., run 15 min., walk 5 min.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 5 min., walk 2 min.; do that 7-min. sequence 5 times. Walk 5 minutes.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 10 min., walk 5 min.; do that 15-min. sequence 3 times.

Off

17.5 miles
5

Walk 1 mile. Run 3 min., walk 2 min.; do that 5-min. sequence a total of 10 times. Walk 5 min.

Walk 1 mile. Run 20 min., walk 5 min., run 20 min., walk 5 min.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 5 min., walk 2 min.; do that 7-min. sequence 5 times. Walk 5 minutes.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 15 min., walk 5 min.; do that 20-min. sequence 3 times.

Off

20 miles
6

Walk 1 mile. Run 3 min., walk 2 min.; do that 5-min. sequence a total of 10 times. Walk 5 min.

Walk 1 mile. Run 25 min., walk 5 min., run 25 min., walk 5 min.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 5 min., walk 2 min.; do that 7-min. sequence 5 times. Walk 5 minutes.

Off

Walk 1 mile. Run 20 min., walk 5 min.; do that 25-min. sequence 3 times.

Off

22.5 miles



Saturday, January 2, 2010

Happy New Year 2010

My New Years was great! My friends and I went to a loft in Downtown LA to celebrate. We ended 2009 and started 2010 on the rooftop, overlooking the bright lights and big city that we call home! I was happy to be celebrating with my great friends, and cannot wait to see what is in store for 2010!

This is my FOTN:



























SLO trip and Christmas FOTD!

These pictures are from my trip to SLO. We stayed at our friends, Amanda and Bret's home in Arroyo Grande. They had this little dive bar down the street that we hit up Saturday and Sunday. Apparently, I was a little too high maintenance for this place, but I had my eyes on a certain someone that was a no show! :( Nonetheless, we had a great time. On Saturday, we met a lot of people and had fun walking in the rain back and forth between Bill's and R&D's. On Sunday, we took a trip around town, and then ended up back at R&D's. We had the entire bar to ourselves, good drinks, and sang karaoke!






This is my friend I met during our day tour around Pismo Beach, San Luis Port, San Luis Obispo, and Madonna Inn! I don't think he was as happy to see me as I was to see him!


As promised, my Christmas FOTD:
Face:
BE Fairly Light
MUFE HD Powder
MAC blush in Well Dressed

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Fluidline in Haunting - on the lid
UD e/s in Grifter - on the lid with 239
UD e/s in Oil Slick - in the crease with 217
MAC e/s in Vanilla - brow highlight with 224
MAC m/es in Young Punk as liner on top/lower lash line
Lancome Mascara

Lips:
MAC l/s in Hue