tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91121136468108450212024-03-05T14:34:56.515-08:00Makeup is MY Anti DrugA blog about makeup and having fun with it =)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-9314655085479544932010-02-20T01:28:00.000-08:002010-02-20T01:41:44.397-08:00Benefits Cosmetics: Legally BronzeI just went to Sephora and picked up a benefit set called "Legally Bronze". It was only $35!<br /><br />Here is what Sephora.com says about it:<br /><blockquote><br />Legally Bronze ($105 Value)<br />What it is:<br />A kit containing all the products needed to create a gorgeous bronzed look.<br /><br />What it does:<br />Bronzed & beautiful? Gild-y as charged! This mini-makeover kit has everything you need to look bronzed to perfection.<br /><br />This set contains:<br />- 0.4 oz Hoola<br />- 0.45 oz High Beam<br />- 0.08 oz Gilded<br />- 0.19 oz BADgal Brown <br /></blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNPlJvVJSV0b9weirTddGwUajFnL3KXJTCbvyvfkgBJ5XjSi-_8IKGNXPz8T7TLMmSzdG0x0kr1LiibCMFempz9kUATGrTEyRS7_IjVt6zhofkopJquweFYCOsFmRldTPOwmqEAqNRqai/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNPlJvVJSV0b9weirTddGwUajFnL3KXJTCbvyvfkgBJ5XjSi-_8IKGNXPz8T7TLMmSzdG0x0kr1LiibCMFempz9kUATGrTEyRS7_IjVt6zhofkopJquweFYCOsFmRldTPOwmqEAqNRqai/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440256647218007682" /></a><br /><br />My friend has the Hoola bronzer and she let me try it out. I like it, it's not too dark and it gives me just the right amount of contour. I've tried BADgal Black mascara and LOVE it. And I pla on using the Gilded pencil on my waterline, ooh lala. High beam is actually going to my friend, who has been wanting it for the longest time! I have Moon Beam already and didn't need another highlighter-type product. <br /><br />This deal is too good to pass up! $105 worth of products for only $35, WOWZA! Get it fast because I got the last one and I went to a bunch of Sephora stores before I actually got my hands on this one! Woohoo =)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-75030026445367347512009-11-26T03:30:00.001-08:002009-11-26T03:31:43.868-08:00Moving my blogHola! It's been a while. I am going to re-start my blog on <a href="http://www.xANNAEYE.blogspot.com">www.xANNAEYE.blogspot.com</a>! <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-37746469173426059102009-04-15T19:04:00.000-07:002009-04-15T19:17:33.422-07:00What's in my bag?So I just got back from a short pre-spring break vacation (yes, my spring is just now, this week) and my purse is filled with junk. After a friend commented on all the junk I had, I decided to show everyone what's in my bag.<br /><center><br />So this is my zebra print, no name brand purse. I love it, it's big (that's what she said) and it does it's purpose!<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_3297.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_3297.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />A book I have to read, documents for doing my taxes, post office stickers, bunch of random receipts, and a vip card for Monterey shops.<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_3300.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_3300.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Two bare mineral blushes, MAC Heatherette compact, Avon tweezer, MAC pigment in Pink Pearl (just bought it), Covergirl wetslicks lipgloss (dupe of Benefit's california Kisssin' i believe!), burt's bees, CO Bigalow mentha lip tint in Magenta Mint, China Glaze nail polish in Turned up Turquoise, NYC glitter polish in 105A, thread, Sephora mirror, my new glasses, 2 L'Oreal hip jelly balms (just bought them), and my cloth for my glasses. PHEW!<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_3302.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_3302.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />My coach wristlet, a candle from my Bday pazookie at BJ's, a pen i took from SB, some coins, my keys, tissue, bottle caps, pinkberry napkin, new nail detail brush, gym pass and school id<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_3303.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_3303.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Now what is in that wristlet of mine? My MAC heatherette lipglass, chopstick helpers ( dont need them but my friend gave it to me), credit cards (yes, hello kitty =)), rewards cards, gift card, and a sh*tload of receipts!<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_3304.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_3304.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />A big fat mess? Yes, of course! Hope you enjoyed having a little peek into my business! HahaAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-89265482557365532272009-03-15T01:37:00.001-07:002009-03-15T01:43:33.223-07:00It's that time of the year.My birthday is coming up on the 27th. Big 2-2, sike. It's nothing special. I usually hate celebrating my birthday anyways, no lie. It just gets stressful trying to plan things, trying to get people together, trying to find a convenient time for everyone, and it seriously pisses me off. It's too much and I don't want to deal with it. I think I'd be happy just hanging out alone, watching movies with some ice cream and cake. HMPH!<br /><br />It doesn't stop me from making birthday wish lists though =|Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-60805368753405199322009-03-05T02:41:00.000-08:002009-03-05T02:43:31.431-08:00Glamour's 70th Anniversary DealI subscribe to Glamour magazine and I love it. Here's a chance to get it as cheap as it can get. <a href="https://magazine.glamour.com/ecom/subscribe.jsp?oppId=1400029&logOppId=true">CLICK HERE</a> for the link that will take you to the site to get a whole year of Glamour magazine for only $1.50!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-92055751290007631972009-02-24T14:12:00.000-08:002009-02-24T14:18:21.367-08:00LentTomorrow is Ash Wednesday, he beginning of Lent. I will be giving up buying makeup or any other beauty products. Along with that, I will also give up eating chocolate candy. I am not sure what else I will be adding to that, but I'll probably add that to here. During these tough times, hopefully I will realize that I don't need to buy everything I see, and maybe go even longer without these things. It'll also give me time to use what I have and make use of it.<br /><br />On Friday, my friends and I gathered makeup that we haven't used in a while and swapped with each other. A good way of getting products without spending. =)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-39176622391572378202009-02-21T19:44:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:00:13.848-08:00Tags everywhere.So, <a href="http://nuts4makeup.wordpress.com">Christy</a> tagged me, and here goes:<br /><br />HAIR<br /><br />Shampoo - Just started using Mane n Tail<br /><br />Conditioner - And also just started using Mane n Tail <br /><br />Hair Mask - I have never used one!<br /><br />Styling Products - Uh, usually It's whatever I have at the moment. Hair spray I use include: Big Sexy Hair Spray n Play, Pantene Pro V Restoratives Frizz Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray, and I just tried Aquanet. Haha. I use Biosilk, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum, and also Ganier Fructuse Mousse<br /><br />BODY<br /><br />Body Wash - I don't use body wash, bt I use Dove's Go Fresh Energizing beauty bar. It has these little beads in it and smells soo good!<br /><br />Body Moisturizer - Uh either Lubriderm lotion or whatever lotion I have handy.<br /><br />Anti Perspirent - Secret. Don't know what sent though!<br /><br />Fake Tan - Haven't tried one<br />FACE<br /><br />Makeup Remover - The Equate wipes from WalMart are freakin bomb, Neutrogena oil free, or baby oil.<br /><br />Cleanser - Olay Moisture Balancing is Holy Grail. i think they changed the packaging of it and now they call it foaming wash for sensitive skin….i think. I’m testing out Purpose face wash right now<br /><br />Exfoliator - St. Ives Apricot scrub<br /><br />Mask - nada<br />MAKEUP<br /><br />Primer - Ive tried the Monistat twice, but my friend just gave me Benefit's That Gal<br /><br />Foundation - Bare Minerals, Benefit's You Rebel Moisturizer, And I just bought a Revlon one.....<br /><br />Concealer - MAC Select cover or the new Revlon one. It's in a twist up tube with a brush..<br /><br />Powder - MAC MSF Natural or Sephora's <br /><br />Blush - MAC Mocha is kinda my everyday one. But I love Dollymix, NYX blushes, and wow I have too many.... <br /><br />Bronzer - I used MAC's MSFs as bronzers, their Pearlizer things, BE warmth too<br /><br />Highlighter - MAC Iridescent Poweder in "dressed to kiss" or MAC MSFs<br /><br />Eyebase - UDPP, TFSI, MAC Paint Pots, Paints, yadayadayada<br /><br />Eyeshadow - MAC! And seriously, everything else<br /><br />Eyeliner - MAC fluidline, Coastal Scents Gel Liner, Bed Head by Tigi Big Fat Fun liner, Maybelline, Stila Covertible color in Onyx<br /><br />Curler - Shu Uemura<br /><br />Mascara - I am using Maybelline Colossal and Define a Lash<br /><br />Lipstick - Whatever! I have been using NYX ones ltely...<br /><br />Gloss - Sally Hansen glosses, MAC in Bonus Beat, MAC tendertones (my favee!), Loreal HIP jelly balms, Any clear color works for me too.<br /><br />Nail Varnish - China Glaze! So wonderful. I have Coconut kiss on my toes and For Audrey on my fingers. Haha I am not mathing at all right now!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-48879209658711235882009-02-19T00:12:00.000-08:002009-02-19T00:15:06.186-08:00So Embarassing!Okay, so I was in the computer lab at school, and the computers are iMacs and the plugs are behind the screen. So I plug in my headphones without looking and "audiojack" pops up on the screen. I go on YouTube and start watching makeup stuff. I was a video for like 5 minutes with headphones and towards the end, took my headphones off, and realize that not only is the sound is playing through my headphones, it's freakin playing loud through the speakers too. OMG. I wanted to crawl into a hole!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-58424171686837690902009-02-07T18:26:00.000-08:002009-02-07T18:48:24.151-08:00Battle of the Eyeshadow PrimersAh, I've been wanting to do this post for a long time. So this is going to be a post about the different eyeshadow bases I own and how they stand up against one another. I am using my the most neutral shadow primers I have in my makeup stash (Urban Decay primer Potion, L'Oreal HIP Paint in Secretive, MAC Paint Pot in Painterly, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, and MAC Paint in Bare Canvas) and using one MAC eyeshadow in Creme de Violet. <br /><br />** Note: This experiment was done on my arm and please note that eyelids are usually oily and I will share my own personal experiences about each primer at the end.<br /><br /><center><br />Creme de Violet. Lavender with shimmer<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2150.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2150.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />The Primers:<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2148.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2148.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Swatches of each primer<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2151.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2151.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Swatches of the e/s on each primer<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2155.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2155.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />After a couple hours of wear and tear. Splashed water on my arm and rubbed a towel on the swatches. <br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2178-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2178-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br />In the end, Urban Decay Primer Potion and Too Faced Shadow Insurance are the winners!<br /><br />My own review on each primer:<br /><br />Urban Decay Primer Potion: This is my HG of all eyeshadow primers. It is so smooth and blends out evenly and easily across my eye area. The staying power is amazing and it leaves me with no creases all day. It also brings out the color of the eyeshadows I am using. One con is the packaging. I am on my second bottle of primer potion (the jumbo bottle!) and the first time around, I thought I was out of product, but ended up with 2 5g jars full of prime! I was amazed!<br /><br />L'Oreal HIP Paint in Secretive: This primer crease on me after a few hours. This is the most neutral color it comes in and has a lot of shine. I would prefer to have a matte finish but even if it did, the staying power is not impressive. NEXT!<br /><br />MAC Paint Pot in Painterly: I like this as an eyeshadow base but ONLY if I apply it with a brush; if not, it will crease. It is also feels a bit dry/powdery.<br /><br />Too Faced Shadow Insurance: This is one of my new loves. I have the sample and the bigger version, but I am using up the small one first. Just like I feel about UDPP, I love this primer. It's smooth and only takes one dot of product to cover the whole eye. The packaging is also great so that I don't have to cut it open to get all the product out!<br /><br />MAC Paint in Bare Canvas: This is a great primer and has great staying power. BUT I hate the packaging. Squeeze a little and a bunch comes out and goes to waste. Once, I accidentally squeezed a bunch out and tried to save it in a 5g jar.. DIDN'T WORK! Dried out and not at all usable. Ugh. But I like the texture and I think it's pretty good.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please leave a comment! Bye!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-2675056472040683592009-02-04T18:46:00.000-08:002009-02-04T19:09:47.894-08:00Posh Cosmetic Brush & Accessories Make-Up SetIn mid December, I placed an order on with <a href="http://poshbrushes.com">Posh Brushes</a>,(it came before the end of the month, like it said it would).I bought this<a href="http://poshbrushes.com/asotv.html"> set</a>. I could have sworn that when I purchased it, it was only $89.99, but now it says $119.99 (maybe it got more popular? I heard about posh brushes online and saw (and felt) some brushes that were at Long's Drugs. They seemed to be very good quality and they were very soft!) Luckily I used a "50% off" code that I found online and that made me want to buy the set even more. <br /><br />The website desribes the set as: "The Posh brush and accessory kit represents the best of the best… 16 make-up brushes, a brush wrap, a brush caddy, 44 assorted foam wedges, sponges and cosmetic applicators, a duo pencil sharpener, gel face mask, a bonus Plump'Up Lip gloss and FREE shipping in the USA!"<br /><center><br />Here are the sponges and and wedges<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2110.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2110.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Look how huge the sponges gets!<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2111.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2111.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />The brushes that came in the set (L-R finishing powder, angle blush, eye trio, dome eye shadow, crease, crease, angle smudge, conceal, round smudge, and top-2 kabukis)<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2121.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2121.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />With their little cases<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2125.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2125.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />The mini travel set<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2130.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2130.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />The eye mask. It feels so cool and nice on my eyes.<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2112.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2112.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Plumping lip gloss in "Burgundy". Gives a nice tingling feeling, but not sure if it really does the job of plumping.<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2131.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2131.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Swatch of Burgundy<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2134.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2134.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Very sheer, hint of color and nice shine.<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2140.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2140.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /></center>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-51413597837314482562009-02-04T00:50:00.000-08:002009-02-04T01:15:53.307-08:00Coastal Scents Gel LinersI got these items at the end of December. I got Grape Vine to use as a base, True Black to replace my MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack cuz I'm running out (yes, RUNNING out, it didn't DRY out!), and the brown one (I have no idea if it is Truffle, or another brown that they changed) to be a more "wearing makeup, without looking like I'm wearing makeup look". <br /><br />True Black: When I first opened the jar and dipped my brush in, my brush SUNK IN. It was wayy creamy but after a couple uses, firmed up a bit to a consistency that I am used to. I love this on my waterline and it stays better that MAC's Fluidline in Blacktrack. I also noticed that it is a tad bit harder to remove than MAC.<br /><br />Grape Vine: I don't know what I expected from this color. Don't get me wrong, it is really pretty, but also more sheer than I would like. Good thing I picked it up to use as a base and not a liner.<br /><br />Brown: This color is is lighter than I expected. I have to line once and to make the color deeper, line it over for the darker brown I'd like.<br /><br />I think it's a good value for $6.95 and is a great alternative for MAC Fluidlines. The staying power is amazing. Another alternative for me would be L'Oreal HIP creme liners, and I have 2 of those. They work fine on me and have yet to dry up on me (like I've seen on many other blogs) The plus to that product is that drugstores usually offer BOGO deals on them and make them even cheaper, without having to pay shipping or to wait for the package. Anyways, that's just my opinion and a more in depth review of those will come another time.<br /><center><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2143.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2143.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2144.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2144.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2147.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2147.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /></center><br />See you guys next time!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-52334622251925334122009-01-28T23:43:00.000-08:002009-01-29T00:00:20.017-08:00China GlazeI friggin LOVE China Glaze! One of my friends just recently got a Sally's Beauty Supply membership card. To be totally honest, I would always refuse to listen to the cashier at Sally's tell me the benefits of having a card. I wish I would have earlier! It costs $5 for a year of membership and you pretty much get things at a discount. So, back to what this post was originally about, China Glaze nail polishes! WithOUT a Sally's card, a China Glaze nail polish is $5.99. WITH a Sally's card, it's only $3.25. WHAT A DEAL! The colors are gorgeous (though I'm not too fond of the neon ones, I own a pink one) and there are SOO many colors to choose from. I just bought 5 nail polishes last week. <br /><br />Here is one that I really like, Spontaneous.<br />I used 2 coats. (no base coat, no top coat)<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2047.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2047.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />And 3 days later, it started to wear off a bit on the tips of my nails.<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_2108.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_2108.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I've tried the colors I bought and they are all amazing. I will swatch them as I use them. The reason for this post is to show how well the nail polish holds up after a couple of days. I know some people expect it to last a week or so, but I get bored and change my nail polish constantly, so after 3 days, I want to change it up a bit. <br /><br />Get a Sally's card if you want to save on these nail polishes. You not only save on nail polishes, but pretty much everything in the store. I got a card because I don't want to order online for China Glaze nail polishes that may be $2.68 or so, but you have to pay shipping, wait for your package, and you can't see the color in person.<br /><br />Okay, talk to you guys later!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-47089195078239748762009-01-27T12:35:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:46:36.735-08:00Where have I been.. AGAIN!I go through these phases where I blog like crazy, then just stop for a long period of time. My last post was from about 2 weeks ago! I think I need to think of a lot of ideas at once, do review, eye looks, hauls, and take all the pictures I need. The I will upload, edit and save pictures for the next time I want to blog, so that I wont feel so lazy do do that stuff everyday. Because that's what i do. I need to find an easier way to upload and edit my pictures. Ever since I went from PC to MAC, I've had a hard time doing this. I will be back though!<br /><br />As far as makeup had been going, the past week or so had been BORING! Either it's one shade on the whole eye area, or a very neutral (and barely visible) highlight and lid color, liner and mascara. I am totally bumming it. Also, school started yesterday and I am trying to adjust my sleep hours. I swear, I would sleep at 5 or 6 every morning and wake at 12-1pm. Now I am TRYING to sleep at 12 (last night didn't fall asleep until passed 2 though) and also TRYING wake up at 7 or so, which is totally not possible right now so I wake up about an hour or less before class starts. ANYWAYS, I am typing this during my break between classes. I have class till 9:40pm. How lame is that! <br /><br />Well, tah tah for now! I'll be back soon. I promise!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-86496375630915852372009-01-14T15:22:00.000-08:002009-01-14T15:32:06.204-08:00Cheap PaletteHey again. I just bought this palette from DD's Discounts (if you are unfamiliar with the store, it's a sister company to Ross). Anyways, I went there looking for e.l.f. stuff. I did see some e.l.f products like nail polishes and these sets, but I was looking for a specific set. Anyways, This one I got was only $4.99. Pretty good and the colors came out really nice. <br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1672.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1672.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br/><br/><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1674.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1674.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />These swatches are done without base. <br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1681.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1681.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1680.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1680.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1688.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1688.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1676.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1676.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-38573248387644216872009-01-12T01:30:00.000-08:002009-01-12T01:46:56.639-08:00Dazzleglass Dupe?Hi hi! Here are some pictures and swatches of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sally Hansen's Lipnotic Gem Gloss</span>. I got this with a Buy one, get one free deal at Long's, a couple months ago. I remember seeing them, and thinking, this looks like MAC's Dazzleglass! (late to find out that others have already reviewed this and compared it to Dazzleglasses!) So I grabbed two of them, about $6 each, so it came out to $6 for both. AWESOME if you ask me. I like the glitter in the lip gloss. At different angles of light, you can see little specks of color. I love it. As you can see, my "Rich" shade is the one being used at the moment. I love it. I love the shine and sparkle of these lip glosses. Oh, and also the smell! It's not a strong smell, but it's like a hint of watermelon. =)<br /><br />Bejeweled: It's almost just a clear gloss on my lips with a lot of sparkle<br />Rich: Has a slight tint and adds just a touch of color. Oh, and also, sparkle, sparkle!<br /><br />The Gem Glosses:<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_0382.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0382.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Swatches:<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_0385.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0385.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Rich<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=rich.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/rich.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Bejeweled<br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_0397.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0397.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I was in Walgreens the other day and didn't see these products by Sally Hansen. Not sure if they don't just carry the product, but they did have other sparkly lip glosses in different packaging. I wanted to buy some because it was BOGO , but I decided to pass. I ended up getting two nail polishes. Woo hooo!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-60671276752550522932009-01-10T00:23:00.000-08:002009-01-10T00:52:37.190-08:00Dark lid, bright creaseI have done this look before, but only posted it in forums. I redid the look today (Friday) and it was okay. haha....I took the pictures after my day was over so it may not be the best.<br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />MAC Fig. 1 e/s (lid)<br />MAC Rule e/s (crease)<br />MAC Carbon (to deepen crease)<br />MAC Rose Blanc e/s (highlight)<br />MAC Brun e/s (brows)<br />MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack<br />Maybelline Define A Lash<br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1665.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1665.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1664.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1664.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />++++++I really need to start doing stuff other than Eye Looks. I really want to review products, but all I really buy are eyeshadows. Maybe lip products. I'll start reviewing those. Haha.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-19950201194677692212009-01-08T23:17:00.000-08:002009-01-08T23:28:11.870-08:00A blue one!This time a blue look. I didn't actually do the look on both eyes though, because I was just trying out my blue shadows. I don't know if I mentioned it before, but blue eyeshadows always call on me to buy them, but when I wear it, it doesn't look right. I was thinking maybe it's the color of my skin, but then I see all women of color wear all different colors of the rainbow and it looks really good on them!<br /><br />This is my attempt at a blue look. I am still trying to get my camera to take pictures how I like them, but i always end up just using the picture that the flash washes out the colors. O well, at least it's something. I need to change my lighting also. <br /><br />Anyways, here goes.<br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />MAC Llama e/s (lid, highlight)<br />MAC Rose Blanc e/s (lid, highlight)<br />MAC Moonflower e/s (crease)<br />MAC Carbon e/s (outer v)<br />MAC Woodwinked (lower lashline)<br />MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack<br />Maybelline Define A Lash<br />I forgot what eyeliner, it wore off anyways... Haha<br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1517.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1517.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1515.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1515.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-71734971155092583532009-01-08T00:38:00.000-08:002009-01-08T23:28:41.394-08:00Easy look to do =)This is a really easy look to do. I was looking at some of my MAC eyeshadows that don't get any action and went from that. I found Trax (described as burgundry plum with bronze shimmer) and decided to pair it with Wooodwinked (described as a warm antique gold). I thought that that if I put the two shadows together, the bronze shimmer will come out more. Anyways, here's what I used.<br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />MAC Woodwinked (lid, inner lower lash line)<br />MAC Trax (crease, outer lower lash line)<br />MAC Shadowy lady (outer v)<br />MAC Llama (highlight)<br />MAC Brun (brows)<br />Coastal Scents Gel liner in Black (upper lashline and waterline)<br />Maybelline define a Lash<br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1551.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1551.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/?action=view¤t=IMG_1545.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_1545.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Everytime I list the products I use, I always notice that I ALWAYS use my MAC products. Ugh. I need to use my other stuff. OOh, Stila next? I bought a couple things from Sephora not to long ago that I haven't touched yet =P.<br /><br />ToodleoooAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-38933902161467880072009-01-06T01:36:00.001-08:002009-01-06T01:39:13.145-08:00Ah, the time that has passed.......WHERE HAVE I BEEN!?<br /><br />I thought that since school ended I would be willing to post more, but I am just so lazy! I have gotten a few new items also. Everyday Minerals blushes, Posh brushes, a bunch of NYX lipsticks from Cherry Culture, etc. Unfortunately I have everything at my apartment and I am back home at the moment. Ah, I'll get on the eye looks asap! I didn't bring all my stuff, but I brought enough...<br /><br />I'll be back, I promise!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-15243640896468322242008-12-13T22:15:00.000-08:002008-12-13T22:26:01.958-08:00Smokey Green!As you can see, I am never creative with blog titles. OWELL! Here goes my smokey green look. I have done green looks before, but they were using different products. <br /><br />I used 2 colors out of this NYX trio. <br />The 3 colors L-R are Spring Leaf/Lime green/Green Tea<br /><center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0495.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br />and swatches<br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0501.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /><br />And for the Eye look:<br />MAC Paint Pot: Painterly (base)<br />MAC Paint Pot: Rollickin' (lid)<br />NYX Spring Leaf (lid)+(lower lashline)<br />NYX Green Tea (crease)<br />MAC e/s: Greenstroke (outer crease)<br />MAC e/s: Carbon (outer v)+(lower lashline)<br />TIGI Bedhead big fat fun eyeliner: Black<br />MAC Fluidline: Blacktrack<br />Maybelline Define a Lash mascara<br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0728.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0729.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /></center>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-32535792962179611202008-12-11T12:25:00.000-08:002008-12-11T12:33:32.465-08:00Yellow and brownThis post is going to be boring because I did this look about 2 weeks ago and have now forgotten what I used. I'm pretty sure I can attempt it again with whatever colors I have, but I might as well just do another yellow look with it. I saw a yellow and brown look on <a href="http://tinamarieonline.blogspot.com/2008/11/fotd-yellow.html">Tina Marie Online</a> and wanted to try. Mine pretty much sucks cuz I have have a sucky yellow eyeshadow and.. UGH! Okay I totally want to redo this look! (and next time, remember what I used!)<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0302.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0301.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /></center>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-80765097671723518362008-12-10T01:09:00.000-08:002008-12-10T01:20:04.672-08:00My Pretty Pink BoxNo, I didn't get one, though I wanted to! Have you heard of it? <br /><br />myprettypinkbox.com says, "My Pretty Pink Box is the perfect place to try sample-sized girly products! Enjoy samples, products, and special discounts from our awesome retailers and e-tailers! Each box contains handpicked beauty items from both up & coming and well known brands."<br /><br />I got my notification email saying that it would go on sale at 7am Tuesday. I had my alarm set and everything, but last minute, I decided to switch off my alarm because, well, I didn't need it. That is probably the only time you will hear those words come out of my mouth. Haha. But seriously, I am putting myself in a "no buy" again. I even wanna sell stuff that I have just so that I don't feel guilty for what I have been spending on makeup. I will continue to swap on Makeup Alley, but that's pretty much paying for postage. <br /><br />Back on to My Pretty Pink Box, I remember seeing that November's boxes sold out in 2 hours! (they pretty much have one every month) and I read that December's box sold out in...20 MINUTES! OMG I would be seriously pissed if I woke up that early and wasn't able to purchase it. Turns out, people wake up REALLLY early to buy these boxes! I also read online that 70% of the orders were multiple orders (you can orders up to 3 on one credit card, I believe). <br /><br />I would like to try these one day, but not now. I notice that I am always excited to get samples (from stores, magazines, swaps) but I NEVER use it! I think I collect them because they're so cute in their little packaging! What a waste, huh? Haha.<br /><br />But check out their website. What is in the box changes all the time and it sounds like a great way to try out new products (and get some full sized also!) with a very small fraction of the price!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-40309105974888671452008-12-09T01:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T01:32:55.439-08:00e.l.f swatchesUgh, I should be studying AND making Power Point slides for school, BUT it's break time!<br /><br />These are swatches from a previous e.l.f. haul that I posted a bit ago. <br />Healthy Glow Bronzing Powders in Warm Tan and Sun Kissed. The website says "A touch of sunshine to warm up every complexion with its soft and silky texture for a beautiful and natural glow."<br /><br />I've used the Sun Kissed and it seems a bit too glittery and ultra shimmery, but if used very lighty, it does give a nice glow to the skin. I like to think of these 2 bronzers as MAC's Wooodwinked and Tempting eyeshadow! I have Wooodwinked, but I am too lazy to actually compare the 2, but I should try creating an eye look with these, huh?!<br /><br /><center><br />Sun Kissed<br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0334.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br />Warm Tan<br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0348.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br />Sun Kissed (L), Warm Tan (R)<br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0379.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /></center><br /> They're only a dollar each. Great deal =)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-86347036048878807502008-12-06T19:47:00.000-08:002008-12-06T19:48:42.650-08:00Ooh Look what I copied!I saw a pink, purple, and blue look on Nessasarymakeup.com and I just HAD to try it! I used different products but I still loved the way it came out!<br /><br />Eyes:<br />MAC Bare Canvas paint<br />MAC Post haste e/s (lid)<br />MAC Fertile e/s (crease)<br />MAC Naked pigment (highlight)<br />MAC Royal Wink Fluidline (lower lashline base)<br />MAC Flashtrack e/s (lower lashline)<br />Stila Convertible Eyecolor in Onyx<br />MAC Blacktrack Fluidline<br />Maybelline Define-a-Lash Mascara<br /><center><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0286.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0283.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /></center><br />Enjoy!Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112113646810845021.post-78795384193449069592008-12-01T14:18:00.000-08:002008-12-01T14:27:21.285-08:00CCO HaulHello! This is one of my recent CCO hauls. I went to the one in Napa and got 4 items. They had a lot of goodies when I went, but had to stop myself from getting everything that I wanted!<br /><br />Here goes:<br />MAC Fafi Eyes 1<br />MAC Beauty Powder Blush in Joyous<br />MAC Mineralized Eye Shadow in Odd Couple<br />Clinique Lash Building Primer<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0319.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ANNAeye/IMG_0324.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br><br /></center>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11004691640165011567noreply@blogger.com3