Can You Guess My Favorite Color?

I woke up this morning and looked across my apartment and realized it looked like I had an interior designer strategically put items around my place. 

I own too much turquoise.

Alive And Kickin' It...

Birthday Want List!!!

I usually start counting down to my Birthday about 364 days before, this year, I started 50 before... seemed more realistic.

I spend so much time searching the internet, checking out designers and reading blogs so you can imagine the collection of images I've saved of stuff that I would love to have...

Thomas Wylde Black Barolo Clutch

WIICKED.

All Of These.

One Of These.

<3

Lust.

Who Doesn't Need A Huge Gold Toothed Crocodile Head?

Yes, Please!

Happy Hump Day, Nuggets! Embrace The Sunshine!

Ze Best....

I have a lot of makeup. I have an entire Ikea rolling filing cabinet full.

Granted I have a whole drawer of it dedicated to my OPI addiction but that's for another day.

I have the hardest time throwing any of it away but I try and go through it often and get rid of the old stuff. 

Here are some of my favorites right now, I suggest trying them! 

Such an easy, inexpensive, practical storage unit!

Ikea Helmer Rolling Storage

Face

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation

I love this stuff! Also, I've been using a triangle sponge to apply my liquid foundation forever but I found that using your fingers really works it in instead of it just sitting on your skin. Much more of a glow! 

Go, go gadget hands!

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

I was skeptical about buying this, only did because they were out of my usual. It's pretty soupy but gives GREAT coverage. You seriously only need a dot, don't waste it!

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer

This is much more heavy-duty but it definitely does the job. 

Great for under-eye and blemishes. 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

I've been staying away from bronzers recently just because I prefer the more "dewy" look. 

BUT, this is the one if you're looking for it! It's so natural and light on your skin. 

Definitely the best!

Nars Blush

Only in "Orgasm" for me but this is my everyday blush. Definitely the best. 

I'm pretty sure everyone uses this and if you don't, YOU SHOULD. 

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo

C'est Magnifique!

Used to use a brow pencil. Never again.

Eyes

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

Swear by this eyeliner. 

Love using "Baked" for a smoke out bottom liner and on my bottom lash line.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

 I use "Lucky" for the same purpose. 

Great every day liner.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil

MY FAVORITE! 

I use "Stash" on my upper lash line DAILY. 

MAC Cream Color Base

Suggest it in "Pearl" for a highlight but I love this product in all colors!

Maybelline Falsies Mascara

A lot of people swear by this mascara now, I'm still on the fence. 

I DO love it but I don't think it's quite as good as "DiorShow".

... juuust sayin'....

Brushes

Professional Angled Blush Brush #40

Best blush brush in town. Seriously. SO NICE.

Professional Brow Brush #10

Must-have if you use powder for your brow.

Professional Bronzer Brush #44

Hardly use it but this is the one if you do.

Lips

MAC Lipstick in "Snob"

Good soft pink.

C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine

THIS STUFF IS MY ISH!

So minty, so shiny, so DEEEELISH!

Those are a few of my favorite things!

A Reason, A Season Or A Lifetime...

Happy Valentimes Day, Chicken Nuggets!

Cupid

Zeus

Love

Irresistibly Unavailable...

Happy Thursday, lovers!

Get down witcha bad self!

American Rag Men's Buffalo Red Plaid Button Down

Express Cropped Leggings

Sam Edelman Zoe Ankle Boot

Noir Pyramid Stud Hoops

Chanel White J12 Automatic Watch

Forever21 Black Scarf

...And my hair feels like it looks like this...

KABAM!

Troof.

If any of you are LA people- ART WALK IS TONIGHT! Come hang out! Look at art, drink some dranks, mingle, walk and party! THINK ABOUT IT!

As If....

I love that I'm going to have my entire wardrobe on my computer within the year. It's so much fun to put outfits up because now I can mix and match using my computer, kinda makes me feel like this: 

Classic!

 

KNT Navy Stripe Button down 

Hudson Reilly 5 Pocket Flare in "Pacific"

Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms

Noir Four Stud Pyramid Ring

Michael Kors Watch

Diamond Studs

Not So Gelish...

Alright, I know I've waited far too long to comment on my "Gelish" situation but I think I may be trying to block the distant memory out of my conscience.

One word. Bummer.

I loved Gelish for the first couple of days, they looked great and I was still so enthusiastic about this wonderful newfound creation and couldn't believe I had never used it before. Then, about 6 days into the experiment, things went awry. The corners of the polish started peeling back and if you're like me, once it starts,  I would have to tie my hands to the chair to not manually finish the job (no mercy). So, you know what comes next; I start peeling. With the layer of Gelish comes the top layer of my nail- expected it but was hoping it wouldn't happen.

By the end of my work day I had three fingers sans nail polish and a bitter attitude toward my new true love.

I went home and soaked my fingers in acetone nail polish remover (because that's what they say to do). I can't have three fingers without polish, I don't play that game. There's no stopping me at this point because I will not wait to get to a nail salon- must. do. it. now.

The acetone did zilch. I ended up having to "rip", for lack of a more endearing term, all of the nail polish aaaaand some of my nail.

It's for the better anyway. I love my OPI colors and was dreading having to live without them and an impetuous polish change twice a week.


Verdict: Not So Jealous of Gelish.