LashDance.

Tagged by Aubrey, kinda.

2009-02-24T23:16:00.001-08:00

So I got this from Aubrey's blog (Fafinettex3) and I though it would be fun to do. I tag anyone reading this. :)

HAIR

Shampoo - Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Shampoo.

Conditioner - Garnier Fructis Shine Burst Conditioner.

Hair Mask - Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Mask or something like that, lol.

Styling Products - Garnier Fructis Leave-in Conditioner when I wear my hair down and Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Mousse when I wear it up in a messy bun or something.

BODY

Body Wash - Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash in Pink Grapefruit... love the smell!

Body Moisturizer - Lubriderm, the fragrance free one.

Anti Perspirent - Degree in the powder scent.

Fake Tan - Nothing but I kind of want to use Jergens again.

FACE

Makeup Remover - Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash in Pink Grapefruit, again love the smell. Also, Neutrogena eye make up remover.

Cleanser - Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash.

Exfoliator - St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I love how you can really feel it sloughing off the dead skin cells and makes your skin feel amazingly smooth after you use it.

Mask - None currently but I want to try Queen Helene's Mint Julepe Mask.

MAKEUP

Primer - Monistat Chafing Gel.

Foundation - MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC35.

Concealer - MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC35.

Powder - Some Clinique loose powder.

Blush - I'm loving Fun & Games blush from the MAC Hello Kitty collection.

Bronzer - Uh... I need a new one. But I sometimes use MAC X-Rocks blush.

Highlighter - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightflush.

Eye base - Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Eyeshadow - Hmm... Smudged Violet, Sketch, Shadowy Lady.

Eyeliner - L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Curler - Shu Uemura.

Mascara - CoverGlrl Lash Blast.

Lipstick - MAC Cute-Ster from HK.

Gloss - MAC Sweet Strawberry from HK.

Nail Varnish - MAC On The Prowl from HK.

Sorry. =/

2009-02-24T21:34:00.000-08:00

Sorry I've been away for so long. School, dance, and life has been consuming me for the past month or so. I won't go into detail, but certain things have been taking a huge toll on me. Anyway, since FOTDs take a long time for me to comprise, I'll post this beauty survey in the mean time. I promise I'll start updating on a regular basis soon. <3

What’s your favourite eye shadow color to wear?
Hmm. Probably purple. I think the color compliments me well and you can play it up so many different ways. You can get a brow-toned purple and make it work in a neutral look. Or a vibrant purple and make it bright. I really enjoy that color on my eyes.

What’s the one product you wouldn’t leave your house without?
Oh gosh this is too hard. I guess foundation? But I would still feel self conscious because I would feel like I need a little flush of something on my cheeks. I guess absolute bare minimums for me would be foundation, blush, mascara, and a lip gloss/balm.

What’s your favourite makeup look – high drama OR natural?
Definitely high drama. Even when I'm using neutral colors, I play them up by using metallic finishes or a dark color in the outer crease. I just can't help but go more on the dramatic side. :P

Which feature do you play up the most?
Eyessss. They're definitely my favorite. People tell me they're my best feature and as they say "they are the window to the soul." Also, they're the main thing people look at while talking to you. On lazy days when I don't feel like doing much to my eyes, I'll throw on a fun colored lipstick or gloss though.

Which feature do you try to downplay/cover up?
Hmm. I guess my skin? I mean I don't try to hide my actual skin, but I use foundation and concealer to hide the imperfections on it.

Your favourite makeup brand, if you could pick only ONE to exist?
Oh man this is harddd. Maybe Urban Decay?

Which product have you re-purchased OVER and OVER again?
CoverGirl LashBlast <3 & Clinique Moisture Surge. <333

Which product would you NEVER repurchase again and why?
Hmm... um... Maybelline Colossal Mascara. The smell sucks and it flakes off like crazy.

One beauty treatment you would always PAY to have done?
Probably a hair cut.

One beauty treatment you would NEVER pay to have done?
Probably my eyebrows. Not only does it save money, and you can have them done (by yourself) whenever you want... but my eyebrows actually look the way I want them to now.

One beauty trick you can share with everyone?
If you want to keep your make up looking nice for more than an hour you need good primers and bases under everything!

Best advice you've ever been given regarding beauty and makeup?
Make up is temporary. Don't be afraid to try something out of your comfort range. If you think it looks totally ridiculous, it washes off! :)

Shadowy Lady.

2009-01-16T22:32:00.000-08:00

Ahh. Sorry it's been a while since I've blogged. I've been super busy. So I finally got the Shadowy Lady quad from MAC. Once again, I'm late, I know. =/ But I looooove it! The colors are gorgeous on their own and all together. Anywhooo... on to the make up. =)

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over lid from lash line to brow bone.
MAC eye shadow in Lightfall; all over lid from lash line to brow bone, also used as highlight.
MAC eye shadow in Smudged Violet; all over lid from lash line to crease & all across lower lash line.
MAC eye shadow in Deep Truth; outer 1/3 of lid, outer-v, and crease & the outer 1/2 of the lower lash line.
MAC eye shadow in Shadowy Lady; crease & outer 1/4 of the lower lash line.
Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Black; upper lash line.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero; lower waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara in Very Black

Face:
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
NARS blush in Orgasm; on the apples of the cheeks.

Lips:
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine - Peppermint

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

New Years Look.

2009-01-01T23:24:00.000-08:00

So I tried really hard to stay away from purple, but I just couldn't do it... haha. Alright, well maybe I didn't try that hard, but at least I incorporated some other colors this time. =) A lot of layering of eye shadows go into this look, but I like the blended outcome. Enjoy.

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over lid from lash line to brow bone.
N.Y.C. Jumbo Pencil in Splash; from lash line to crease & lower lash line.
Flirt! Dreamy Eyes Eyeshadow in 35 Silver Fog; on the lid up to crease & inner 1/3 of lower lash line. * I used this color as kind of a base, to make the blue shadow over it more silver-y.
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Shattered; on the lid & lower 1/3 of lower lash line. * This is the color I blended over the silver.
L'Oreal HIP loose pigment in Beckoning; on the outer 1/2 of the lid, outer-v, crease & middle 1/3 of lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadow in Ransom; outer-v, crease & outer 1/3 of lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadow in Zero; lightly in the crease to deepen & the very outer corner of the lower lash line.
Clinique Color Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink (the light beige); used as highlight.
Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Black; upper lash line.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero; lower waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

Face:
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
NARS blush in Orgasm; on the apples of the cheeks.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Flush; on the tops of the cheekbones to highlight.

Lips:
Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Ultra Shiny in Daquiri

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

This one is kind of blurry, but it really shows the placement of the colors.

I love purple.

2008-12-29T21:07:00.000-08:00

You've probably seen this look a million and one times, but I decided to post it anyway because I love purple. It's probably my favorite eye shadow color, and apparently it's very complimentary to brown eyes. So, I apologize if this look is played out... but I still like it. Also, I think this could have came out better. But you know when you're putting on your make up and it's just not working with you that day? Yeah, that's what happened... Oh well, hope you like it. =)

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over lid from lash line to brow bone.
N.Y.C. Jumbo Pencil in Purple Paradise; from lash line to crease & lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadow in Fishnet; inner 2/3 of lid up to crease & inner 1/3 of lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadow in Ransom; outer 1/3 of lid & lower 2/3 of lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadow in Zero; outer-v and crease & the outer 1/3 of the lower lash line.
Clinique Color Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink (the light beige); used as highlight.
Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Black; upper lash line.
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner; lower waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

Face:
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
NARS blush in Orgasm; on the apples of the cheeks.

Lips:
MAC 3D Glass in In 3D

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

Sorry there weren't that many pictures, I didn't spend as much time cam-whoring. =P

Liquid Bronze.

2008-12-22T11:37:00.000-08:00

I'm finally doing an EOTD inspired by myself. :) Haha. I actually got up early enough this morning to do my make up for school. It's pretty simple, but the color of the shadow is so gorgeous I think it can stand on it's own. I love smokey eyes too. Hope you like it! =)

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over lid from lash line to brow bone.
This -n- That Black Light Lip Pencil (use your favorite sheer white cream shadow stick); from lash line to just above the crease & lower lash line.
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Smog; all over lid from the lash line to just above the crease & all across the lower lash line.
Lancome Color Design eyeshadow in Statuesque (use any matte black shadow); outer-v, half way across the crease, and the outer 1/3 of the lower lash line.
Clinique Color Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink (the light beige); used as highlight.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero; upper lash line & lower waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

Face:
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in X-Rocks; on the apples of the cheeks.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Flush; on the tops of the cheek bones to highlight.

Lips:
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine - Peppermint

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

My cheek color doesn't show up well on camera. =(

Tell me what you think & thanks for reading! <3

Blue & Gold Look.

2008-12-20T22:47:00.000-08:00

This look was inspired by Skin Deco's (<- click!) "FOTD: Chicken Golden Blue." I didn't use any of the same products because I don't have them, haha. Also, I think it came out a little bit brighter, but it may just be the lighting. Hope you like it. :)

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over lid from lash line to brow bone.
This -n- That Black Light Lip Pencil; (I got this a reaaaaaaally long time ago. I don't even remember from where. It's basically a shimmery white cream shadow stick.) from lash line to just above the crease & lower lash line.
Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow in Peace; inner 2/3 of lid from lash line to just above the crease & inner tear duct area.
L'Oreal HIP Concentrated Shadow Duo in Dynamic (the gold color); outer 1/3 of lid from lash line to just above the crease, outer-v, and the entire lower lash line.
Clinique Color Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink; darker brown in outer-v, crease, and outer 1/3 of the lower lash line / light beige as highlight.
Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Black; upper lash line.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Electric; lower waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

Face:
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
NARS blush in Orgasm; on the apples of the cheeks.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Flush; on the tops of the cheek bones to highlight.

Lips:
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine - Peppermint

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

Ignore the face & the pink shirt. I just threw it on quickly before I decided what I was going to wear, which was a turquoise hoodie. =) Also, it was one of the only photos the cheek color showed up well in... lol.

It looks kind of uneven to me in this one. =( Oh well...

So I'm a camera whore. =/ Haha. Nah. I just think it helps to have a lot of different views so you can get a good feel for how the make up is applied. I really like this look & I hope you do too. =)

It's like I checked into rehab & Baby you're my disease.

2008-12-19T19:54:00.001-08:00

I am totally addicted to Sephora, it's bad. The exclusives you can't find anywhere else, the samples, and the free shipping - it all gets to me. I need to go to shopping rehab. =x Anywhooo... on to the haul. :)

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box:

I have been wanting this for the longest time! I know I'm suuuper late on buying this, but I don't care. =) I've already tried this out, so I know it's amazing. I'm glad I finally got it! I didn't swatch them because I'm sure you already know what they look like... lol. But if you want to see any, let me know. I'll be happy to do them for you.

shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler:
How cute is the packaging?!

This curler is AMAZING! Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, I can curl my lashes with two pumps! After using it the first time, I even had to reduce the amount of times I curled because my eyelashes curled too much. That's incredible. I highly recommend this curler to anyone. Even if you miss out on the limited edition one, I'm sure the regular one works just as well.

If you want swatches or reviews on anything, let me know. :)

Party Purple Inspired Look. :)

2008-12-18T19:39:00.000-08:00

This is a look I did inspired by Fafinettex3's (Aubrey) "Shadowy Lady - Party Purple" look. Here's her video:

When I watched this video for the first time, I was absolutely in looove with it. I went to a party last weekend and I thought it would be a fun look to do. I don't have like... any of the products she used lol. And I also added some glitter liner, because it's the holiday season and why not?! Haha. Hope you enjoy. :)

Products Used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion; all over the lid from lash line to brow bone.
NYC Jumbo Pencil in Purple Paradise; from lash line to just above the crease.
Clinique Color Surge Shadow Duo in Like Mink (light beige color); from lash line to brow bone & used as highlight.
Avon True Color Candy Sweets Quad - Taffy eyeshadow; from lash line to crease and inner 1/3 of lower lash line.
L'Oreal HIP Bright Shadow Duo in Reckless (the dark purple); outer-v, crease, and outer 2/3 of lower lash line.
L'Oreal HIP loose pigment in Valiant; outer half of lid and a little over the crease.
Prestige Liquid Eyeliner in Black; upper lash line.
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Metalhead; used over black liquid liner.
Lancome Kohl Liner in a white color; lower waterline (Sorry guys. I can't seem to find what I used at the moment. Once I find it, I'll update the actual name).
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers eyeshadow trio in Firecracker (the white shadow); used to set waterline.
shu uemura 24K Gold Limited Edition eyelash curler
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

Face (not pictured):
Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel; used as primer.
Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light Flush

Lips (not pictured):
Flirt! Plushious Liquid Velvet Lipcolor in Purple Passion
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine - Peppermint; used over purple gloss to add shine.

(Click on pictures to enlarge.)

Please ignore the crazy look in my eyes, lol.

I know the eyeshadow was coming off a little bit in the corner of my right eye. My eye got irritated and started watering. -_-

My Make Up Collection & Storage. :)

2008-12-11T20:36:00.000-08:00

I just started really getting into make up this year, so my collection is relatively small. Some of the make up I had already before I really cared about it (lol), but the majority of it I bought after. There are still a lot of things I need, but I definitely think I have enough to hold me over for a while, haha. Let's get started! (Click on the pictures to enlarge.)

blushes:

I know, I know. My collection is pathetic. But I finally learned the importance of it recently, so I still have a while to go, lol.

foundations & primers:

Before anyone gets grossed out, the Monistat primer has the same main ingredient as most foundation primers, Dimethicone. :)

eye shadows (singles) & pigments:

eye shadows (palettes):

kohl, cream & liquid eye liners:

mascaras:

lip glosses & lip balms:

lip sticks:

some random glitter:

brushes & tools:

& finally, storage:

So yeah. Not much. But it's an on going project. :)
If you want swatches, or reviews on anything, let me know.

Hello Kitty for MAC?!

2008-11-21T20:14:00.001-08:00

OMG! So I was reading Aubrey's aka Fafinettex3's (loveee her. =D) blog today and I saw her post about MAC doing a line featuring Hello Kitty! I was freaking out. I absolutely adoreee Hello Kitty (who doesn't, right?)! I am sooooo excited. I don't have anything from MAC (yet. ;P) but it's on my holiday/birthday/general wishlist. :) They are coming out with two lines: a colour and coture collection. I'm hoping to get a few things from each. And oooh! I want a make up bag too. :) It's coming out in February, a few days before my birthday, so hopefully it'll be one of the things I get.
Anyway, here's a photo:

click here for a larger photo!
(Stolen from Fafinette, hope you don't mind girlie! Read more about this line here.)
How cute is that?! I can't wait to see/hear/read more about this!

Haul coming soon. :)

Peace.Love.Kitty.

Intro & Haul Coming Soon.

2008-11-19T14:49:00.001-08:00

Hey, I'm Alex. :) I've been a dancer for fourteen years and I have no intentions of stopping any time soon. After dancing, my second (and newest) passion is make up. I've worn it on a regular basis since I was about thirteen, but I just started getting into all the components of it about a year ago. Eye shadows/liners are my favorite because I like to play up my eyes the most, but I love everything. My serious make up collection just started recently, so I still need a lot of cheek & lip colors, but I'm getting there. You'll learn more about me as I post, because what's the fun in revealing everything all at once? ;)

For my first haul post, I'll be doing a collective one of make up that I purchased over the last month. I'm waiting on a package to come from Sephora with one of the items on my wishlist! I'm so excited because it's one of the things I want the most.

Stay tuned. ♥