December 7, 2011
December 6, 2011
My Cosmetic Bag
Although I won't be listing EVERY SINGLE product I carry, I will show you what my favorites are, and what products are ESSENTIAL to all of my cosmetic bags
1. A great moisturizer.
Consult a dermatologist for the most appropriate kind to suit your skin type. I use Clinque Moisture Surge right before I apply foundation. I LOVE this product (and no, i'm a regular average jane and I am not being paid to endorse or promote any of these products in any way). Its a water-based formula so not greasy at all, and won't leave a gleam across your t-zone. Very versatile through all seasons- the muggy icky summer months and the dry-frigid-bonechilling winters.
All clinique products are hypo-allergenic so suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. You can find this at any department store. Approximately $33.00
2. Foundation
The multitude of products out on the market is absolutely mind-boggling especially with regards to foundation. It is imperative that you find a shade to suit your exact skin color.
Do NOT test foundation on your hand because more times than not, your face is a couple shades lighter than your sun-kissed arms. Also, don't go for something really light that will make you look like a ghost, that look ain't cute, its from like the 1800's not 2011 thankyouverymuch.
Based on your personal preference in terms of texture, find the consistency that meshes with your skin-type: you may opt for powder based foundations or cream based foundations, or any of the other janks that IDK about.
I use L'oreal true match liquid foundation. My skin color changes from summer to winter, so thats another word of advice. Switch your foundation as you become the pale-scarier-version of yourself in the winter.
5. Eyeshadow
1. A great moisturizer.
Consult a dermatologist for the most appropriate kind to suit your skin type. I use Clinque Moisture Surge right before I apply foundation. I LOVE this product (and no, i'm a regular average jane and I am not being paid to endorse or promote any of these products in any way). Its a water-based formula so not greasy at all, and won't leave a gleam across your t-zone. Very versatile through all seasons- the muggy icky summer months and the dry-frigid-bonechilling winters.
All clinique products are hypo-allergenic so suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. You can find this at any department store. Approximately $33.00
The multitude of products out on the market is absolutely mind-boggling especially with regards to foundation. It is imperative that you find a shade to suit your exact skin color.
Do NOT test foundation on your hand because more times than not, your face is a couple shades lighter than your sun-kissed arms. Also, don't go for something really light that will make you look like a ghost, that look ain't cute, its from like the 1800's not 2011 thankyouverymuch.
Based on your personal preference in terms of texture, find the consistency that meshes with your skin-type: you may opt for powder based foundations or cream based foundations, or any of the other janks that IDK about.
I use L'oreal true match liquid foundation. My skin color changes from summer to winter, so thats another word of advice. Switch your foundation as you become the pale-scarier-version of yourself in the winter.
3. Blush shades that transcend your look from day to night
My makeup bag consists of the following blushes
a) L'oreal true match n3 - Day time everyday look. $12-16 at your local drugstore
b) Nars Orgasm - the little sparkles give such a radiant glow. Super pigmented so a little goes a long way. Best for a night out. $25-28 at sephora or any department store
c) Clinique Fresh Bloom blush. I LOOOVE how its two shades in one. The blending effect offers great contrast and the lighter part of the blush helps highlight the apples of the cheek while the darker hue serves as a shading color to emphasize those fabulous cheek bones. The red and pink tones are both awesome- Pink for the day time and Red for the night
4. A bronzer
I use The Body Shop: Honey Bronze. Listen women, bronzers are essential. Its not cute to walk around with your face darker than your neck. Always choose a bronzer that has a little bit of shimmer in it.
5. Eyeshadow
If you are to own ONE eyeshadow palette, I highly recommend the clinique color surge eyeshadow duo. These neutrals can easily be worn for a day time look, and emphasized more for that sexy smoky eye night time look. The lighter color can be applied to the brow bone and inside of the eye. The darker color to the crease.
6. Eye liner.
I use REALLY DARK black eyeliners. Recently I switched over to using a gel-creme eyeliner from maybelline and I ABSOLUTELY am in love with it. Other's that I recommend are Mac pencil liner in engraved $16. The only problem I have with it is that it runs out really fast so i always felt like I was rushing to the Mac counter to stock up on that eyeliner. If you prefer to use Mac then remember you need a really good pencil sharpner because you will be doing a lot of eye pencil sharpening
The Maybelline eye studio lasting dramatic gel eyeliner in BLACKEST BLACK is FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!! Lorvve it
7. Mascara.
My top two picks for mascara are:
a) Clinique High Impact mascara in black
b) L'oreal voluminous mascara in Carbon
Stay tuned for an upcoming makeup tutorial ;)
Now this is what I call talent
Hero from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.
Wowser of the day. This is spectacular!. 3.2million dots spectacular
Http://miguelendara.com
Favorite commercial of the day
My two favorite things in the world are babies and puppies/kittens. AWW loveeee this, Super cute...especially the one at the end
OMG they are so adoooorabs. I wish I could sleep this peacefully EVERY night
December 5, 2011
Are you typical?
I love this video! Really places into perspective the dynamics of our planet. The world, as we don't know it but we should
So, Are you typical...
So, Are you typical...
November 29, 2011
How to go shoe shopping
There are a plethora of things in this beautiful universe that you can skimp on in terms of comfort and budget, shoes however are not one of them.
There is a reason that I am more than adequately capable of sprinting a marathon (need be, though i'd prefer not to) in a pair of 5-inch heels...
I have yet to venture into the virtual world of cyber-shopping for footwear. That day does not seem to be in my near future (and I will gladly keep it like that). For all of y'all that have managed to find an awesome pair of shoes online, congratu-frikkin-lations, you no longer need to read the rest of this since you know some sort of shoe shopping secret that I don't. You are brave, or have some champion-feet that can snuggly fit into anything.
The art of finding the perfect shoe all begins with your first step into the store. Do NOT buy a pair of shoes in a rush, remember you need plenty of time to sift through the countless number of aisles. Hasty decisions might result in aching metatarsal (its probs not really but it sure as hell feels like it), blistered pinky-toes and short term plantar fasciitis (pain in the heel and arch of your foot).
1. Before you take your first stride into shoe-land, you seriously NEED to say this to yourself COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT! you will totally look like an idiot but you won't be walking out of there like the rest of the idiots who were totally mesmerized by the glitz, glam, sparkles yada yada. Comfort is the cardinal rule in terms of shoe shopping. If you find it hard to remember this, set your alarm to buzz 7 minutes into your shoe-spree with a large header that looks something like this COMFORT.
2. Remember to stay focused when embarking on this treacherous journey. It is really easy to be led astray. Keep in mind what type of shoe you are looking for and then head straight to that section. If you are there for rain boots, go right over there and do not wander and be distracted. This is the hardest part of the entire game! Once you have chosen your perfect shoe in the specific category you were initially looking for, then go for it doll, wander your life away since your primary mission is accomplished. We all turn slightly ADD in the shoe store.
3. Babe if you are going to be spending more than 1 hour trotting around in some snazzy-lookin footwear, make sure its comfortable. The test I personally use ALL THE TIME to get a real feel for the heel is to run around the shoe store in them. Seriously!!! Wear both the shoes and try running up and down the aisles in them. If you are comfortable then go right ahead and justify your $100+ expenditure. If it's loose, tight, gross, weird, slippery then look for something else.
4. The next thing I always look for- considering I am a walking disaster (I am only second most clutzy compared to my best friend, she steals the award)- is the traction on the shoe. I don't really care if its a pair of sneakers, sperrys, loafers, moccasins, boots, sandals, heels... there needs to be some sort of traction on that bad-boy. By traction I mean, I much prefer a rubbered sole with some sort of fancy patterned crevices carved out. It should be somewhat textured, that smooth lookin sole ain't gonna be your companion for much longer. SO remember, flat-surfaced stuff no way JOSE, girl you are gonna break your ass in those at the club or the snow or somewhere.
I will be blogging my favorite shoes in a future blog. However in light of the sad fact that im blogging from the cozy (totally sarc) retreat of the library i can't really take pics... but stay tuned for that.
There is a reason that I am more than adequately capable of sprinting a marathon (need be, though i'd prefer not to) in a pair of 5-inch heels...
I have yet to venture into the virtual world of cyber-shopping for footwear. That day does not seem to be in my near future (and I will gladly keep it like that). For all of y'all that have managed to find an awesome pair of shoes online, congratu-frikkin-lations, you no longer need to read the rest of this since you know some sort of shoe shopping secret that I don't. You are brave, or have some champion-feet that can snuggly fit into anything.
The art of finding the perfect shoe all begins with your first step into the store. Do NOT buy a pair of shoes in a rush, remember you need plenty of time to sift through the countless number of aisles. Hasty decisions might result in aching metatarsal (its probs not really but it sure as hell feels like it), blistered pinky-toes and short term plantar fasciitis (pain in the heel and arch of your foot).
1. Before you take your first stride into shoe-land, you seriously NEED to say this to yourself COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT! you will totally look like an idiot but you won't be walking out of there like the rest of the idiots who were totally mesmerized by the glitz, glam, sparkles yada yada. Comfort is the cardinal rule in terms of shoe shopping. If you find it hard to remember this, set your alarm to buzz 7 minutes into your shoe-spree with a large header that looks something like this COMFORT.
2. Remember to stay focused when embarking on this treacherous journey. It is really easy to be led astray. Keep in mind what type of shoe you are looking for and then head straight to that section. If you are there for rain boots, go right over there and do not wander and be distracted. This is the hardest part of the entire game! Once you have chosen your perfect shoe in the specific category you were initially looking for, then go for it doll, wander your life away since your primary mission is accomplished. We all turn slightly ADD in the shoe store.
3. Babe if you are going to be spending more than 1 hour trotting around in some snazzy-lookin footwear, make sure its comfortable. The test I personally use ALL THE TIME to get a real feel for the heel is to run around the shoe store in them. Seriously!!! Wear both the shoes and try running up and down the aisles in them. If you are comfortable then go right ahead and justify your $100+ expenditure. If it's loose, tight, gross, weird, slippery then look for something else.
4. The next thing I always look for- considering I am a walking disaster (I am only second most clutzy compared to my best friend, she steals the award)- is the traction on the shoe. I don't really care if its a pair of sneakers, sperrys, loafers, moccasins, boots, sandals, heels... there needs to be some sort of traction on that bad-boy. By traction I mean, I much prefer a rubbered sole with some sort of fancy patterned crevices carved out. It should be somewhat textured, that smooth lookin sole ain't gonna be your companion for much longer. SO remember, flat-surfaced stuff no way JOSE, girl you are gonna break your ass in those at the club or the snow or somewhere.
I will be blogging my favorite shoes in a future blog. However in light of the sad fact that im blogging from the cozy (totally sarc) retreat of the library i can't really take pics... but stay tuned for that.
November 28, 2011
The moon
“If the moon smiled, she would resemble you.
You leave the same impression
Of something beautiful, but annihilating.”
~The Rival, Sylvia Plath
November 27, 2011
My escape
Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own. ~William Hazlitt
Author highlight
Author highlight
- Pablo Neruda
- Albert Camus
- Stieg Larsson
- Ernest Hemingway
- Louisa May Alcott
- J.K.Rowling
- Stephenie Meyer
- Enid Blyton
For you, my love...
“But I love your feet only because they walked
upon the earth and upon
the wind and upon the waters,
until they found me.”
~Pablo Neruda
upon the earth and upon
the wind and upon the waters,
until they found me.”
~Pablo Neruda
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