Monday, May 16, 2011
Manly 120 Green FOTD + Bonus Whining!
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I'm behind on posting pretty bad, I know. I'm still adjusting my schedule to getting back to work. While I'm glad to finally have the income it is a dramatic difference between my free time, energy and how I divide my time. I'm very thankful to have found work finally, but I admit I feel overwhelmed at the moment. Maybe when I have a paycheck in hand I will feel different but...
Of course, day 5 of working my new job and I end up sick. Great. This is at least the 4th time since FEBRUARY I have been sick. So I spent my 2 days off in bed hoping to be better in time to go back to work. Of course, that doesn't seem to be happening as I'm only now developing a fever. Really looking forward to working sick tomorrow, really can't wait.
I remember why I absolutely hate retail (which has nothing to do with customers actually) and it has only been a week since I started. First off, when I interviewed for this position I expected it to be part time (20-30 hours). Not a big deal, money is money. But when you realize how little those extra hours net you and think about what you could be doing with your family...friends...YOURSELF. Second, I don't get sick days until I'm there at least 6 months. If I call in sick it results in discipline. I find this to be bullshit- I feel like I'm not a person but expected to be a robot-work-machine. And this is helpful to no one- working when sick just gets others sick and slows the healing process.
And my feet- holllly hell my feet. I need good work shoes, but they cost a lot of money. Money I won't have for at least another month. My feet *kill* me so bad I avoid walking once I'm home. I sometimes can't sleep they throb so bad. I've tried the inserts and all that junk- doesn't help. And of course, like so many others, I don't have insurance to go have my feet checked or assist in cost of shoes. I'm allowed to lean, stand on one foot, pull a Captain Morgan- pretty much everything but sit. You're going to tell me that leaning like a slob over the counter looks better than a stool? And I'm not suggesting the need to sit on my ass 24/7 but it's simply not healthy for your back, legs, feet, etc to stand 8, 10, 12 hours a day.
There is a whole bunch I would love to rant about but I'm not going to. I know I sound like a whiner but I don't care. Life is about more than money. All in all the place I am working is VERY good compared to others I have, I like the people I am working with and the customers are great. But I'm sure anyone who has ever worked retail knows what I'm saying...
And on top of alllll of that, my last wisdom tooth has decided now is a good time to come in (it's been halfway for about a year) and has been totally irritating my mouth. If you notice swelling of my face (I know you can see it sometimes) that is why.
Now that I've ranted way more than I expected too...I have no idea what I used in this fotd! I only know I used my Manly 120 palette and MAC Peaches blush.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
NYX Round Lipstick Swatches Part 2
Here is the more pink and red side of things. Can't ever have too many pink lippies!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
NYX Round Lipstick Swatches Part 1
These swatches are mainly shades of brown, beige and tan. If you want to see any of these in a FOTD let me know! I'm a little scared of very brownish lippies so this is new territory for me! ;) Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Watermelon Sorbet FOTD
A more soft and subdued pink and green eye :) Honestly, I started writing this entry three days ago. I am exhausted and for the most part don't remember what I used in this look. I need to make it a habit to take a photo of all my products together so I don't forget. I do know I used Face Candy Couture's Pretty- which is seriously pretty-on the inner lid, their Damask Grey under the eye and Prestige Envy liquid liner. I'm sorry I'm of no help!
I got the job I mentioned in a previous entry, it's nothing special just retail. But honestly I forgot how much working retail wipes me out. My feet just do not like it (no amount of inserts work and there is no getting used to it for me). When I get home I just want to curl up and sleep (this could be the morning shifts;)) so I'm sorry for the lack of posts. But, working means more products I can review and also I'm doing my makeup much more often so more posts!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Beauty Blog Link Love!
Krasey Beauty acquaints herself with the new MAC FashionFlower collection, and you too!
Interested in tinted moisturizers? Pammy Blogs Beauty tests out Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy Boosting Moisturizer.
Beauty Info Zone shares some of their favorite ways to tan without the sun using Beautisol and Le Metier de Beaute.
Summer is coming! Make sure your pout is perfect with this product Mary Kay.
Who doesn't love a good highlighter? Musicalhouses shows you the St Tropez Skin Illuminators, one of the most hotly anticipated Summer season items!
Phyrra shows you the new ethereal collection from Meow, the Supernaturals collection and shares the many ways to use them!
Retrodiva samples Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab's Manhattan oil blend.
Love Chanel Mimosa but not the price? Find out how you can dupe it for under $10 on My Lips But Better.
Tracy at Beauty Reflections tests out the good for you Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipsticks that contain the antioxidant, Resveratrol!
While studying Burberry for her final exam, Miss Beauty Nerd daydreams about gorgeous packaging from the Burberry makeup collection.
Fragrance makes a beautiful Mother's Day gift, see what 5 Spring Scents have Prime Beauty aflutter.
Do you struggle with packing for holidays? Check out what make up products Anita took with her and how much she actually used over at Pleasureflush!
Erin found lipstick that makes your lips look like ruby slippers!
Jo at Music and Make up shows why she can't live without Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy.
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Interested in tinted moisturizers? Pammy Blogs Beauty tests out Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy Boosting Moisturizer.
Beauty Info Zone shares some of their favorite ways to tan without the sun using Beautisol and Le Metier de Beaute.
Summer is coming! Make sure your pout is perfect with this product Mary Kay.
Who doesn't love a good highlighter? Musicalhouses shows you the St Tropez Skin Illuminators, one of the most hotly anticipated Summer season items!
Phyrra shows you the new ethereal collection from Meow, the Supernaturals collection and shares the many ways to use them!
Retrodiva samples Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab's Manhattan oil blend.
Love Chanel Mimosa but not the price? Find out how you can dupe it for under $10 on My Lips But Better.
Tracy at Beauty Reflections tests out the good for you Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipsticks that contain the antioxidant, Resveratrol!
While studying Burberry for her final exam, Miss Beauty Nerd daydreams about gorgeous packaging from the Burberry makeup collection.
Fragrance makes a beautiful Mother's Day gift, see what 5 Spring Scents have Prime Beauty aflutter.
Do you struggle with packing for holidays? Check out what make up products Anita took with her and how much she actually used over at Pleasureflush!
Erin found lipstick that makes your lips look like ruby slippers!
Jo at Music and Make up shows why she can't live without Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy.
Want soft, shiny hair? Then enter Madame B Fatale's Two Year Blog Anniversary Hair Pack giveaway!
For more links, please visit the BBLL homepage.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Kinda classic FOTN
I love dressing up. If I can find any excuse to put on my fake eyelashes I'll take it. This time I might have gone a little overboard. I tried to put some individual (the clumps of a few lashes) on my bottom lashes. This worked on one eye but on the other it seems the lashes I used were extra dense or something, which I didn't realize until afterwards (though before I left the house thankfully ;)) so please ignore that! So frustrating when you don't notice something major until it's too late -_-
Anyyyyways...I decided to get my tripod and remote out for once so I snapped a few more photos than usual. My shirt is a little um...busty. I'm sorry about that and I debated about even posting these photos but you know what? My blog, my boobs lol. They aren't anything I can change, I know I'm not alone
Products used:
Wet n Wild Vanity palette
L'oreal Telescopic liquid liner
kkcenterhk.com lashes #A218 (only top lashes)
Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse in Porcelain Ivory
Revlon Photoready concealer in Fair
Hard Candy Blush Crush in Honeymoon
MAC Peaches blush
L'oreal Colour Riche lipliner in All About Pink
OCC Divine Lip Tar
Kitteh in the back:)
I've been told to smile more lol
I've been working on my eyebrows, I think they are improved. Do you?Friday, May 6, 2011
Essie Turquoise & Caicos + SH Hidden Treasure
Sorry for skipping a few days on you guys! There have been a few things going on in my world that have kept me from updating.
First off, I started working on my mascara project but was having difficulties with my camera and lack of a macro lens. The damn thing just didn't want to focus on my lashes. I think I have found a way around this now though!
Second, I may be finally going back to work. Wish me luck! I've been out of a job for almost 2 years after I got laid off due to company downsizing. I've had no luck until now in finding work (unless I want to go flip Big Macs) until now. I should find out in a couple of days, I'm really anxious!
And you may notice that DDD has gotten a total makeover. There will be more changes to come in the next couple weeks. I'm hoping overall this layout is cleaner and overall easier to view. If you have any issues viewing please let me know! Along with the layout you may have noticed the new banner. What do you think? It took me forever to decide what I wanted to do with it but I think I'm happy with the way it turned out.
Finally, I have lately just wanted to enjoy the color I put on my nails. I have a whole basket of untrieds but I'd love to wear a polish more than a day.
Which brings us to...Essie Turquoise & Caicos. Of course, I only remembered to snap pictures after I slapped a coat of Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure on it. And then my camera decided it just plain didn't like that combo. If it didn't photograph completely green then the flakies flipped it out. I did my best to capture it but not sure how good they are. I wore this for about 5 days with no major chipping (a rare occurrence between Essie and I). I absolutely loved the way this turned out.
The formula was good, despite the puny brush (does anyone else hate Essie brushes?) but still needed 3 coats due to some bald spots. I did manage to gouge my pointer before they were dry, which I didn't fix. As for the color, I need to do a comparison to see how unique it is but like all blue-green shades I love it ;)
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