Haul + Sad News

So I just got off the phone with my Dad and I didn't get into one of the schools I applied to. I know I should hold my up and not get discouraged but I'm not as strong as I would like to be and I'm sad. Terrified to apply to more in case they all hate me too. It sucks. Normally I am pretty upbeat and witty as I write these but this puts a big damper on my big haul I am about to review for you.

I'll go with the Mac stuff first. I went to the free standing store first but they did not have Gaga so I went to the Macy's counter next. The people at the Macy's counter I go to are so much nicer anyway. But not as knowledgeable as I wish they were to be honest.

A) Viva Glam Gaga! - Oh man do I love this lipstick. I have no idea why. I blame the ladies on Makeup Alley for this purchase. Everyone was going crazy over this stuff. The new Viva Glam Cyndi and Gaga. So Gaga is this really pinky pink color that is just so pink. You can never have too much pink as far as I am concerned. It's a lustre so it goes on really smooth and isn't very matte so it has a nice feel on your lips. A lot of people question it's everyday wearability and I feel like this is just not a serious concern. I suppose it might be if you work in a serious office setting. You just have to be confident and go for it. If you feel happy and good in it then people won't think you're silly for wearing baby pink lipstick. It's so pretty. Here is the watch on Karla Sugar's site, but seriously does not do the color justice. If you are cool toned or just love pink, buy it you will not be sorry. http://karlasugar.net/2010/02/viva-glam-cyndi-and-gaga/

B) Eyeshadow in All That Glitters - This is a super popular color that everyone raves about. I went and I swatched it and talked to the sales associate and decided it would most likely be a good choice for me. The Mac site describes the color as Beige w/gold pearl (Veluxe Pearl). I would say that it is almost peachy but not a pink peachy more beige-y. I really do like it. It goes well with my fair skin tone. It blends well and the pigmentation is really good. This eyeshadow really restores my faith in Mac eyeshadow follow my tragic run in with Honesty. Awful, you look at Honesty and think pretty color nice neutral brown color, I must have it and you get it home and the pigmentation is horrible and the color doesn't even come out. So thank you to All That Glitters for restoring my faith in Mac.

Went to Sephora which originally started this shopping spree. My bf gave me a gift card for Valentine's Day and I went pretty much knowing that I was going to buy more than what the gift card amount was for. So I splurged on some must have raved about Nars products.

A) NARS Turkish Delight Lipgloss - I am pretty sure this is Nars' best seller right here. The amount of people who just rave about this lipgloss are pretty much everywhere. Also a few gurus adore this as well so I had to see it and once I tried it on at Sephora I knew it had to be mine. I really like it. Of course it's sticky, it's lipgloss how could it not be? But it's not sticky and thick and gross like some lipgloss. It's smooth and has a really muted color that is pink but not like whoa pink. I really like it. I need to have more faith in other people's reviews of things, this proved to me that things tend to be well loved and popular for a reason.

B) NARS Duo Blush Bronzer Orgasm and Laguna - Taking my lesson from above I know that people love Orgasm blush and Laguna bronzer so I saw this to be the best of both worlds. I swatched it and thought okay, it's nice. I took a leap of faith and brought it home with me. I have used it twice since then and I do like it. The blush is really not as subtle as I would like it to be. But it is a beautiful color. I have to be a little bolder to wear it than I normally am but hey I am working on being bold for Gaga so I might as well, right? Laguna bronzer looked dark to me, I am terrified of bronzer, like terrified. I do not want to look like a crazy person. I already look like a crazy person, I don't need to give more evidence of that. But it doesn't apply as dark as it looks and it blends out really well. I am actually really happy with it. I am still kind of leery of really putting it on there, but I'm playing with it. I glad it blends so well, and for pale me it looks pretty god, it's not a huge color shock.

So I know I told you guys that I made a purchase for myself for Valentine's day off Coastal Scents website. 10 days later I actually got it. It was long and painful. Then two days before it came I want shopping crazy so I guess that held me off of being really upset over it. Normally everyone is so thrilled over their really quick shipping, and granted there was a snowstorm to I should be gentle, but that was a long time. It seemed very unnecessary to me.

A) Coastal Scents Camo Quad Color Corrector - I was scared to get this, as I already expressed before. I was hoping to be pleasantly surprised. So far I really haven't been. I think that may be just because I haven't really figured out how to correctly use it yet. I mainly got for the huge gross purple circles under my eyes and the many blemishes that seem to be having a bigger and bigger party on my face as of late. (I may need to invest in some Mederma at some point). Here is the link because it will do a far better job explaining it than I will. http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=140
Basically it's a few different cream colors. The different colors fix different problem colors your skin displays. I'm actually liking it better than just plain concealer so that says something. But as I get better with it I think I will like it more. I will let you know how that develops.

B) 28 Piece Eyeshadow Neutral Palette - I'm disappointed with this one. I didn't want to be. Everyone was thrilled with pigmentation and colors etc. I don't think it is bad at all. I think I just had really high expectations after all the reviews I watched and I really shouldn't have had them. The pigmentation is spectacular, it's definitely not as good as All That Glitters. The colors are nice. We'll see how it plays out. I haven't had enough time to play with them yet I don't think. But there is a lot of variety in them and some of the colors are a little more pigmented than the others. We'll see how it goes, I will keep you updated.


I definitely realize that pretty much none of this was on my list of things that I wanted to buy. I can't decide whether I want to get nail polish online or walk into a salon around here and get it. It's like the difference in cash versus credit. I'm going back and forth. Although I feel like I need to change colors and I don't really have to options right now to do it, which is sad. That and I would love the new OPI Mad as a Hatter from Alice and Wonderland. We'll see. I hopefully won't be buying very much as of late besides that but will keep my adoring fans (haha) updated.

Hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day! Blog to you soon.

SNOWMG!

I am here reporting to you from the arctic tundra that is Washington DC. This is ridiculous we just made history as the worst and snowiest winter DC has ever had. Beating the 1800s storm. It's horrible here. I went outside Monday night to the bar with the girls, and then Tuesday to go to the grocery store and CVS but since Thursday night I have pretty much been cooped up inside. You would think I would be blogging more, or actually doing school work more but I haven't been. My friend was right when she said the less you have to do the less you want to do. Not that I have little to do but with no classes and leaving the apartment it feels like nothing.

While I have been cooped up I have been avidly watching my youtube favorites and stalking the MUA site pretty religiously. I finally decided that I would buy myself a valentine's day present. Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette and Color Corrector Quad. So besides the fact that it looks crazy, I was resistant to buy this color corrector based on youtube reviews by two people that I now feel after a lot of blog reading etc are sort of paid for their opinions. I just felt like maybe their rave reviews couldn't be trusted, which is maybe untrue but so many people diss them. Some people I watch I know are paid, but I think they are honest people. Just by watching them constantly etc I feel like the will be honest with you. But some people I just can't read, and with so many haters it almost feels like maybe where there is smoke there is fire. But despite all that I am really excited. I have watched a lot of people review the Coastal Scents palettes and rave about them. Even with everyone astonished at super fast delivery time I know I won't really get them in time for Valentine's day but whatever still counts as a present. Happy Valentine's Day to me.

I have been stalking the ELF site for some time now. Even searching Target which they say they have Elf, they just aren't there. It's so cheap and people really love there stuff I am jonesing for some. I'm under strict orders in this economy to not be spending a ton of money. I haven't really been doing a good job at that. I am trying. The color corrector was necessary though, my eyes have some serious purple bags that Mac Studio Finish just can't cover even with foundation and powder, and my blemishes are multiplying. And just throwing it out there, I don't have gel eyeliner, a foundation brush or flat stipler type powder brush. These may not be necessary for survival but you know. More pertinent that like, more clothes or foundation or mascara.

I am on the fence. Because I do really need a new camera battery charger. I would really like the two OPI colors, Mod About You and Give Me the Moon. I should get myself some gel socks for my heels. I could cut back on the food situation, or even not drink like juice and stuff and only drink water. Water is so good for you and highly underrated. I haven't been to Starbucks in awhile. I have been really good. I used my gift card at the grocery store, I just got prescriptions and cat food at CVS. I really think I should be able to get ELF, OPI and socks, and Camera Charger. 22, 22, 42? Those numbers are weird. Strange they are all around that much. But I will have more transcripts to send to schools. Maybe I should take a vote? What do you think should be bought and what do you think shouldn't be bought? I will leave you with that tid bit. I think I am going to go watch Bride Wars now, my friend lent it to me.

PS: If anyone out there is looking for good movie suggestions, the snow storm has made me quite and expert.

Two Thumbs Up: Sunshine Cleaning and Paris, je t'aime - Also if you have not seen Up you really have to.

Revisiting old friends and cravings

Do you ever revisit something old in your closet? I have these boots I got years ago from Blowfish that are like flannel ankle boots. When I got them I wasn't thrilled with them. I wore them maybe twice, thought about giving them to a friend. But just put them in a drawer. A couple days ago I saw a girl in one of my lectures wearing them. I pulled them back out and I have worn them twice since then. They aren't as warm as my Uggs but the snow is melting and before we get pelted with 2 more feet on Friday I decided I would get some use out of them. I'm quite enjoying them now.

I went and saw Avatar last night. I totally suggest going to see it in 3d if you haven't. It wasn't overly amazing but worth seeing. It's a story line I have seen a million times but in a crazy way image wise.

I started to do my eyebrows recently which is a totally different concept for me. Nothing crazy just filling them in. Sense my hair is so much darker now it works out I think. Hopefully I will get more adventurous.

So I know I have raved about Loreal Perfect 10 dye. But I think they have recently changed their formulation and I have been taking some Benedryl because my scalp itches so bad. It sucks. I know you are supposed to do a spot test but I thought it would be the same as I have used a million times. So I'm itching like crazy. I have to check on that but they must have changed it. I'll get back to you on that.

I have so much on my list for new makeup that I want. I think on the top may be splurging on Chanel Pro Luminere Foundation. I need to get my hands on some OPI nail polishes, currently craving; Mod about you, Got a date to knight, Kyoto pearl, Give me the moon. Anyone in the US know how to get their hands on OPI. Can I just walk into a salon and ask to buy them? I'm confused. I don't have an Ulta near me, I heard you could get them there. And Sephora has them make their own colors so. Besides ebay, any recommendations? My CVS doesn't sell them, but I think the one a little further away may be selling them. I have a very long list but those are like the things that I am really really wanting.

We are going to get pretty snowed in this weekend so you may be hearing from me much more often.