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Sugarsweet

A Rose Romance

Double Dazzle

Naked Honey

Style Warriors

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I like nights like tonight where I'm just in sweats relaxing and watching Lifetime and blogging about makeup. =] And I'm extremely excited because one week from now my fiance comes home to visit! It has been a long 2 months since I've seen him last.

You know what that means?

Tan

New outfit

New heels (or busting out ones I never have the opp to wear!)

Mani 

Pedi 

Don't you love getting pampered?! I definitely do. I don't mind splurging to boost my self confidence a bit. They say once you're comfortable in a relationship, you stop trying to impress your man. Honestly, it's not that way for me at all. I mean I'm obviously comfortable, but I never stop trying to impress him and we've been together almost 2 years now (with forever to go obviously). I never wanna get boring -- I believe life is all about changes and new chapters and I really love that.

ATTENTION: ADVICE NEEDED

I want to work out and tone, but I want to do something fun. I'm just NEVER motivated to get my butt to the gym. It's such a chore. What do you guys recommend?! I want to do something FUN and preferably nothing really expensive! 

Haircut = Success!

I know it's kind of hard to tell in the pictures, but she texturized like crazy and I love it. I can basically tease the crap out of my hair now and make myself look older. Idk if I look much older in the picture. Sorry for the crappy makeup -- it's been POURING here today and we all know that goes. 

Went to Sally's today and got a couple of teasing combs, which are amazing! I also stopped at Walgreens and got Big Sexy Hair Spray&Play Harder ♥

(What the heck?! This space wont go away! lol)

Sorry that I take crappy pictures -- my brother lost the thing that connects my camera to my computer! I'm on the hunt for it and when I find it, I will have MUCH better pics coming your way. For now, you just have to put up with these taken by my MAC webcam. =] Sorry, ladies!

A big thank you to all the girls who gave me their input. I really appreciate it and love you guys! 

Make Me Over

*THE CAMERA GAVE ME A FIVEHEAD!*

This is me. If you had to guess my age, you'd probably say I was somewhere between 16-18. That's what I hear ALL THE TIME at least. (My painter thought I was 14 with no makeup - how embarrassing!) My family all looks young for their age. "You'll appreciate it when you're older." You're right, I probably will, but for right now, I hate it. I am 20 years old and very soon to be 21 and you would never really know. People still think I'm in high school. SO I really want to revamp myself. My makeup does me wonders. I definitely look older when I go all out with my makeup, but I think my hair needs a change. 

I made a hair appointment for Thursday and I'm thinking of a new style. I am growing my hair out so going short isn't an option. (Plus, I've been there -- it really does make me look 14) I'm thinking of getting shorter layers near my crown so I can tease it and give myself bigger hair. Or I was thinking bangs, but I don't know - they're so much work. Last time I had them, I couldn't wait for them to grow out!

Suggestions? Anything! And I wont take it as an insult -- unless, of course, you are obviously insulting me lol. I do look older with a tan, but I can't go tanning every day. I don't have the time and personally, I'm scared of what the results would be when I'm older. 

This is the haircut I would love to have, but don't know if I could pull it off! These are the girls that do the amazing singing on youtube and I LOVE their hair. I just don't know that my face suits that hairstyle or how I'd even begin to get my bangs like that.  

Opinions/suggestions?

YSL Haul!

I'm sorry my blog is so boring! I have been swamped with school and work these past few days. I had a business exam this weekend and I have a week full of homework ahead of me and a Stats exam. I am really not looking forward to it! Anyways, I did use my gift card on YSL and got some goodies! =] All of which I am absolutely in love with. I hate to say it, but I'm starting to like YSL lipstick better than MAC. The texture is just so incredibly creamy and moisturizing. AND it tastes good! So here's a list of what I got and there isn't a thing I don't like!

Rouge Volupte #1,2,7 Rouge Pur #146, 148 Gloss Pur #2

Swatches in same order as above! (on NW20 skin)

*Excuse all my movies and crap in the background!*

Rouge Volupte #1, #2, #7 (a backup!)

I am in LOVE with everything. I recommend all of it. 

Anyways, again leave any requests in comments! I feel like I'm so busy I don't have time to keep up with this blog nearly as much as I'd like! When school is over in May, I'll be blogging all the time, but for now, I apologize for how little I do post. 

In and Out 004!

WHAT'S IN::

1. My Clarisonic brush -- the newer version for face and body!

2. MAC 134 brush -- applies my bronzer perfectly!

3. MAC's retractable lip brush

4. MAC subculture lip pencil

5. Wet Seal and Forever 21

6. C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Lip Balm ♥ YUM

7. My fiance coming home (possibly for good) =] 

8. Sales at Aldo shoes -- got a really cute pair of booties and a new purse

9. NIGHTS IN RODANTHE (movie) ♥

10. MAC's Creme d'Nude with YSL Gloss Pur #1 (Pure Nude) 

WHAT'S OUT::

1. Waiting for the Sugarsweet collection and trying not to spend my MAC gift card until then! Gahhh

2. NYX lipstick -- honestly, I find myself NEVER reaching for these. I don't like them and I'm kind of mad I bought anything from there. I know it's cheaper but I'd much rather save up for some MAC because the quality is a lot better. Or I'd rather break the bank buying YSL =] The only thing I like from NYX is their lip gloss and jumbo eye pencils, and that's it.

3. Needing better makeup storage -- no more roooom

4. Planning furniture for an apartment I don't have yet (SOON!)

5. My hair -- I want this new hairstyle but I'm way too scared someone is gonna screw it up!

Staples to My Collection (Tag!)

I was tagged for the first time thanks to Llyangel ♥ Thanks again, hun! I really like this one. So here are my must have's - hope you don't find it too boring! 

Shampoo: Fekkai Glossing Shampoo

Conditioner: Fekkai Glossing Conditioner

Styling Products: CHI Keratin Mist & Silk Infusion, Bedhead Afterparty

Shower Gel: Carress Tahitian Renewal (I love the smell!)

Body Moisturizer: Johnson & Johnson 24 hour Moisturizer

Deodorant: Dove Clinical Strength Original Clean 

Fake Tan: None. I do the Versa Spa spray tan at my local salon, which is amazing.

Cleanser: Neutrogena Acne Stress Control foam cleanser with my Clarisonic

Eye makeup remover: Lancome Bifacil

Exfolatior: Bobbi Brown's Exfoliating Cream Wash

Primer: MAC's Prep & Prime

Foundation: MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20 

Foundation Brush: MAC 109 or 187 for liquid, 182 for powder

Concealer: MAC Studio Sculpt in NC20 (redness) and NW20 (under eyes)

Powder: MAC MSF Natural in medium

Blusher: MAC Harmony or Petticoat MSF or Well Dressed

Bronzer: Nars Laguna or MAC Bronzer in golden

Highlighter: NARS Albatross or MAC Soft & Gentle MSF

Eyeshadow base: UDPP, MAC Paint Pots in painterly and soft ochre

Eyeshadows: MAC Woodwinked and 100 Strokes

Eyeliner: UD 24-7 and MAC Blacktrack Fluidline

Eyelash curler: Shu Uemera 

Eyelash base: Don't use one 

Mascara: MAC Plush Lash or YSL Faux Cils

Lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte #7 or MAC Snob or MAC Creme d'Nude

Lipgloss: Nars Turkish Delight or MAC Ever So Rich or YSL Gloss Pur #1

Nail Colour: OPI Russian Navy or Lincoln Park After Dark

That's my list =] I really liked doing that because I get asked my favorites all the time. Great tag, to whoever was the first to make it. Now I need to do some tagging, though most people who I would tag have already done it! lol!

I TAG::

Krystallia

Makeup J'Adore

Makeuplover_X

And anyone else who wants to do this! I don't have many followers yet =] Can't wait to read everyone else's! 

Black Lipgloss?!

I will be the first to say I love makeup and the art aspect of it. But I find myself having a hard time wrapping my head around this...

YSL sells to the normal, every-day consumer, you know? I went back to double check and I'm thinking maybe it's nail lacquer? Nope. It's lipgloss alright. 

Would you buy this? What are your thoughts? 

I know black is great especially in editorial makeup, but I don't really see people going onto the Neiman Marcus website looking for black lipgloss. 

Sidenote, I'm about to treat myself to a YSL haul for getting through my accounting exam. =] Aaaand  I have a gift card, so why not? lol If you have any recommendations, let me know! I already have Rouge Volupte in Lingerie Pink and I think I might get another. Anything you LOVE or even hate, let me know!