116 posts from 2008

L.A. GIRL
$4.00 at CherryCulture.com
Comes in 8 colors.
Color swatched:  Creamy Beige

What I think:   The stick concealer side worked fine to cover imperfections.  It was thick enough and stayed put.  The liquid side is tricky.  It's a bit harder to use to cover up the blemish or under eyes since the color was off on me.  It is kind of watery, reminding me of tinted moisturizers.  Alternatively, you could mix the colors to get the right shade.

But how can I be picky with a product that costs only $4.00?? It could be used as a cheap base for your lips before lipstick (but remember to moisturize as this could make it even more dry) for a perfect nude.


LORAC
$24 from Sephora
Comes in 3 shades.
Color swatched:  DF1 (lightest shade)

What I think:  What this Lorac concealer combo has that L.A. Girl doesn't is a rollerball blender.  (Kind of like the one on the Garnier eye treatment thing.)  It is on the cap of the stick concealer.

Both LA Girl and LORAC concealers lasted all day.  The liquid highlighter thing on LORAC can be used as all over the undereyes or as a highlight on the eyebrow.  It's actually really thin / liquidy so it's almost a sheer shimmer when blended in. 


Who do you think is the winner?

Merry Christmas to all of you wonderful, beautiful, and intelligent ladies!

By the way, it's almost 4am right now and I can't sleep.  It was 80 degrees today... and it's still 70 right now.  IN DECEMBER?? WTF??



Tomorrow it'll be 35....   Thank you Texas...


Anyway,  I wore red lipstick...



for only 5 minutes.  No lie.



I took it off after this picture because I always get it on my teeth and it's not cute.  Plus Zack gets scared.


I'm so tempted to photoshop a big ol' mole by my lip to mimic Marilyn Monroe.


Oh yeah, and I'm wearing Geo Angel Brown circle lens.

They're nice but not my favorite?  I'm not used to them yet... haha

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25 (undereyes)
jW Cosmetics - Shadow base - lite

jW Cake eyeliner - black with jW eyeliner sealant

Shisem lashes

MAC Holiday Palette - Smokey Eyes
(Dark Ambition & Scant, I think.)

Eyeko Cream
(highlight under brows, base for inner eye.)

CoverGirl Last Blash
EDM brow powder - dark brown
Wet & Wild - brown brow gel

FACE
Makeup Forever - HD Primer - Green #1
Coastal Scents - Contour palette (contour)
Coastal Scents - Contour palette (blush)
Coastal Scents - Contour palette (highlight)
Everyday Minerals - Light - Original Glo

LIPS
Napoleon Perdis - Lip Patrol - Commander Peach

I forgot when this was, but I know it was a few days after I got Tammy's package. :)

These are the Shisem falsies that Pink loves.  My next challenge is lower lid eyelashes! Hahah


Err, I'm still alive reading everyone's blogs.  I lurk :p

I will be back with a random review of Lorac  vs L.A. Girl double ended concealers. You know, those high end vs budget products so you can stop being so curious!

Hey all,

I had this picture backlogged, so here it is.

It's for Mama L's contest.  I did it for fun and not really to compete with the other ladies.  Haha :) 






My deepest sympathies go to the Korean man that lost his whole family.....

SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- A Korean immigrant who lost his wife, two children and mother-in-law when a Marine Corps jet slammed into the family's house said Tuesday he did not blame the pilot, who ejected and survived.

"Please pray for him not to suffer from this accident," a distraught Dong Yun Yoon told reporters gathered near the site of Monday's crash of an F/A-18D jet in San Diego's University City community.

"He is one of our treasures for the country," Yoon said in accented English punctuated by long pauses while he tried to maintain his composure.

"I don't blame him. I don't have any hard feelings. I know he did everything he could," said Yoon, flanked by members of San Diego's Korean community, relatives and members from the family's church. Watch Yoon discuss relatives' death »

Authorities said four people died when the jet crashed into the Yoon family's house while the pilot was trying to reach nearby Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Another unoccupied house also was destroyed.

Yoon named the victims as his infant daughter Rachel, who was born less than two months ago; his 15-month-old daughter Grace; his wife, Young Mi Yoon, 36; and her 60-year-old mother, Suk Im Kim, who he said had come to the United States from Korea recently to help take care of the children.

Fighting back tears, he said of his daughters: "I cannot believe that they are not here right now."

"I know there are many people who have experienced more terrible things," Yoon said. "But, please, tell me how to do it. I don't know what to do."

Marine Corps authorities said the pilot, whose name was not released, was hospitalized after he parachuted from the jet, and an investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched.

The jet had just performed landing training on a Navy aircraft carrier before the pilot reported having trouble, according to the Marine Corps. Authorities described the jet as disabled.

Three bodies -- those of two adults and an infant -- were recovered hours after the crash on Monday. The fourth body -- that of a child -- was recovered Tuesday, as firefighters sifted through the rubble of the Yoon house.

Authorities said they did not expect to find any other victims of the crash.

The area's congressman, Rep. Duncan Hunter, said after a briefing from the Marine Corps that a power failure was the likely cause of the crash, not any structural problem with the aircraft.

"At this time, my deepest sympathies are with all those who have been affected by this incident, especially those who lost loved ones," Hunter, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement from his office.

Yoon's minister, Daniel Shin, told reporters the Yoon family had moved into the house a little more than a month ago. He said Yoon came to the United States in 1989 and had since become a naturalized citizen. Yoon works as manager of "a variety store -- a store where they sell a variety of things," Shin said.

Yoon's wife came to the United States about four years ago, Shin said.

Yoon spoke softly when he talked about his wife.

"It was God's blessing that I met her about four years ago. She was a lovely wife and mother," he said.

His voice fading, he added: "She loves me and babies. I just miss her so much."

The Marine Corps said Tuesday it would take "a minimum of five to seven working days" to clean up the crash site.

San Diego resident Ian Lerner said he was heading to lunch at a shopping center about a half-mile from the neighborhood of about 20 homes when he saw the jet flying low.

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I am in LOVE with the Coastal Scents palettes.  I should have bought these sooner, but am glad I waited for their black friday 25% off sale.

Okay, that's it for now... BORING I know. :) :)

They look exactly alike;  I just swatched TMM's Deco a little bit heavier on accident.

Can you believe this?  She hand delivered my pigments last month.  My heart was beating so fast.  I got to meet Taylor face to face.  She is so kind and sweet.  I congratulated and wished her well with her new marriage.


EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25 (undereyes)

SMOKEY AREA
Eyeko eyeliner transformer
Eyeko sexy eyes cake eyeshadows (brown)
SheSpace - Black Primer
Taylor Made - Black Gold (pigment)
Urban Decay eyeliner - Zero

HIGHLIGHT AREA
SheSpace - Nude Primer
Eyeko sexy eyes cake eyeshadows (pink)
Taylor Made - Deco
Cargo eyelighter

CoverGirl Last Blash
EDM brow powder - dark brown

FACE
Napoleon Perdis - pro concealer palette
Eyeko cream mixed with EDM Medium Beige Original Glo
Eyeko cream (highlight)
Eyeko tinted cream (contour)
Dayna's Minerals - Pretty in Pink (blush)

LIPS
Nothing :O

I miss you all, but I my updates are getting sparse.  I'm even getting lazy on my tweets (Twitter).  Ask Inan or Van or Xuan.  They know. :(

If you want to stay in touch otherwise, ask for my digits and I'll hoogitup with texts :)



I am thankful for everyone who leaves a smile on my face.

I love you all!

I can't believe it's already Friday... About freakin' time!!!

I used some new things this time, some Sugar products (the brand) Dayna's Minerals, and Eyeko! :)

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Studio Fix Concealer NW25 (undereyes)

SMOKEY AREA
Eyeko eyeliner transformer (with TSS Rock 'n Roll)
MAC fluidline - Blacktrack
TSS - Rock 'n Roll
Maybelline - random brown eyeshadow

HIGHLIGHT AREA
MAC Cream Colour Base - Antique Gold (base)
MAC Pigment - Vanilla (highlight / inner eyes)

Sugar Double Wink mascara
Ardell brow powder - Mink Brown

FACE
Everyday Minerals - Light in Original Glo
Dayna Minerals - Pretty in Pink (blush)
Dayna Minerals - Whisper Pink (highlight)

LIPS
Avon lipstick in Coral


I have a really busy weekend with a few parties and projects for school to finish up. 

And this:
www.texasbeautyshow.com



Have a great weekend, ladies! :)



LOVE YOU.

And the infamous glow jar... So much glow...

Don't miss out on this chance to get all three items for the PRICE OF TWO... FREE SHIPPING!!!

E102!!!!

Jelly Pong Pong Trifle Spongy Lipstick

• Gelatinous consistency creates a spongy lipstick
• Pigmented colouring
• A juicy and bouncy sheen

Wow, that is one UGLY lipstick...

I do not ever want to get caught putting this lipstick on in public!!

Well, I didn't know this but Sheer Minerals is already up on the website.

MAC Sheer Minerals

This is a re-promote as it was previously released earlier this year.  I am so excited!! I wanted to try it awhile back but never got the chance to.

The brick & mortar release is tomorrow, October 16th.

I think I am a Light Medium or Medium.

I'm going to be all over these the Petticoat MSF too.

So this is awhile ago, fresh faced at work (sarcasm.)

AND THEN by the end of the week with morning classes, morning/evening shift at work...

I look super exhausted. 

Makeup saved my life.

I have been getting into more and more MAC lately, going back to where it all started. :)

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Studio Fix Concealer NW25 (undereyes)

SMOKEY AREA
MAC pencil eyeliner - Engraved
MAC fluidline - Blacktrack
MAC Paint Pot - Blackground (base)
TSS - Rock 'n Roll
Maybelline - random brown eyeshadow

HIGHLIGHT AREA
MAC Cream Colour Base - Shell (base)
MAC Pigment - Vanilla (highlight / inner eyes)

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes
Ardell brow powder - Mink Brown

FACE
Everyday Minerals - Light in Original Glo
MAC MSF Medium Dark (contour)
MAC blush - Hipness

LIPS
NARS Lip Laquer - Babydoll
Kevyn Aucoin lipgloss - Datura

And Whitney told me to do this:

Tell everyone your TOP 5 Mineral Makeup Companies, that you just can't get enough of!!

I.E.: Which ones do you shop at the most? What do you love most about them? Which company has your PERFECT foundation shade?  Which is the most affordable, etc.?