NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil In Milk: Everyone's Obsession

so yesterday someone asked me what NYX was...and i was like

and after i showed them all my nyx products they were like..

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OK! I've read numerous blog posts, seen a bajillion videos...everyone is obsessed with this NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk! Furthermore, everyone is saying they can't find this coveted product! Well I have a GREAT+AMAZING+AWESOME replacement for it, and its by NYX too. I never knew about this jumbo eye pencil in milk til I saw all these videos,...but I already owned the NYX Eyeshadow Base in White! It's creamy, easy to apply with a concealer brush, and a little goes a farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr way. SO! Here's the link to it in the store..its basically like they depotted the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk so its probabyl even better people! Get on this amazing  product! It comes in white (to make colors stand on their own and POP) in pearl (to get a pearlized effect on your shadow look) and nude (idk what this is for? I guess replacement primer? IDK its nude skin i wouldn't get that..i guess to even out your eyelid color?

ANYWAYS! 

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/products/eyes/eye-shadow-base/eye-shadow-base

So WORTH IT! only 7 bucks? cmon

College Recipes nomnomnomnom

So I'm trying this no meal plan thing because I think I will save money and calories if I nix the "all you can eat" option three times a day, by making my own meals and snacks...so I'm going to start posting recipes I find that are heatlhy and easy to make in the dorm.

BTW Dorm Necessities for cooking on your own:

• Dorm Kitchen
• Room Fridge
• Microwave
• Blender (or magic bullet or bullet dupe)
• An Imagination

I'll add on to this list if people give me more recommendations

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Nail Polish Battle: Nicole by OPI versus Milani Nail Lacquer

I'm going out tomorrow night, so it's time to do the pre-dollup Doll up! Nails..deep condition, waxing, shaving all that fun stuff :)

So I was deciding from the many nail polishes I have (I'll do a nail polish collection post soon) and I'm wearing a black dress tomorrow, so I wanted to do a really bright nail polish !

So here were my choices...

a Milani Nail Lacquer Neon in 505 Dude Blue

Then My Second Choice was Nicole by OPI in I dont really know it didnt say..I could google it for you all...I cant find it..so it's liek a light lime green.

I went with the Blue one because I tired on this lime green and it was NOT pigmented AT ALL. Ugh It was so annoying..OPI doesnt usually disappoint me..but this is did :(

But good job to Milani I LOVE the color..I'm gonna back to the drug store or my local beauty supply and see if they have other colors from this neon line  ! Here's a link to their line of nail polishes. http://www.milanicosmetics.com/p-78-specialty-nail-lacquer-neon.aspx

That is all !

Save Money: Know the Brushes You Need for Your Makeup!

I’m on a budget, aren’t we all…but my budget is pocket sized! So i was reading the MakeupGeek (my fav blog) and they suggested the essential brushes necessary so Ive provided a summary of their post(full link below)…

So What Do You Need?

1. Flat Stiff Brush (MAC 239): Flat enough to pat on your eyelid, stiff enough to pick up and pack on a lot of color from the pigment.

2. Stiff Dome Brush (MAC 217): It’s perfect  for blending in dark color, really good for putting color in your crease (perfect for smokey eye lovers)

3. Soft Dome Brush (MAC 224): This softens lines and colors on your lids, I really like this brush, it’s helped me create daytime smokey eyes.

4. Pencil Brush (MAC 219): This is great for giving your eyes color for eyeshadow on your lower lash line and inner corners. I love it!

5. Stippling Brush (MAC 130): I agree with MakeupGeek with this: The brush must be stiff..if it’s flimsy, you’ll look like a zebra (hopefully you get my reference) your foundation wont be on all parts of your face evenly.

6. Contour Brush (MAC 109): This is great if you want to make your cheeks seem slimmer by making your cheek bones stand out with a darker powder placed under your cheek bones with the contour brush!

7. Angled Blush Brush (MAC 168): It’s perfectly angled for getting the apples of cheeks and the soft bristles are perfect for the right amount of color.

8. Highlighter Brush (MAC 188): This is good because it doesnt pick up a lot of color, its small so you can use it for a light shimmer or bronze.

I added the MAC references on the side, so that it’s easy for you to search for the brushes, and find comparable brushes !

These are the brushes that Marlena has suggested, but I would add on for your body, a large Kabuki Brush If you wanna add just a bit of powder or bronzer or anything to your chest and neck a nice large kabuki brush does the trick!

Here’s the link if you want pictures and links: http://www.makeupgeek.com/articles-reviews/makeup-101-must-have-makeup-brushes/

Sweatproof and Waterproof Makeup!

I saw this video a while ago…and it’s always what I keep in mind when buying cosmetics for the summer..and I thought I should share it!

Even during the school year…it works because we’re always rushing around in school or going to workout, or more importantly at parties ( you dont wanna look a sweaty mess!)

I hope it helps you all out in the heat of the summer!

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Aries Horoscope 07/16

A temporary lack of funds might interfere with creative projects or your ability to have fun, Aries. You might encounter an apparent coolnessfrom a close friend or romantic partner that you might not understand. Don’t make too much of it. This probably relates more to the person’s general mood than to anything you’ve said or done. Your friend should be back to normal in a few days.

http://my.horoscope.com/astrology/free-daily-horoscope-aries.html

:) Have a nice day everyone

Fall 2011

he new school year is right around the corner! And there are certain things that we can’t forget to think about as it approaches… stay tuned as I’ll post places with bargains for your back to school needs + fashion trends for Fall 2011.

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