Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts

creature of habit

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I’ll admit I’m a creature of habit I think. Because when I wake up each day I’m not sure where my day will lead me, I have these same old same old moments that help me feel grounded. One thing that really has not changed over the past possibly 4 years (jeez!)  is my make-up. Bold brow, lashes, contoured cheeks, and a bold lip. And Volia! That’s my look. I usually stick to a light foundation base, such as a simple concealer and keep it moving. Some things may change like the type of mascara (dolly to dramatic) or I might be feeling a little demure and add a bit of color to my lids, but usually I make that classique French girl statement by having a bold lip. My mom wore red lips throughout my childhood and I waited years until I was able to pull off this look myself. It always looked silly on me, and I personally hated red lipstick for a while until I learned that less everywhere else it more when you want to pull of bold lips.

I this week tried Tarte’s glamazon pure performance 12 hr lipstick (in fierce!) and yes I was skeptical. I’ve tried other brands long wear lip and it either dried me out or would not come off FOR DAYS. Well let me tell you, this red lippy got me through a Indian lunch buffet, nearly 10 glasses of water, miles of bike riding, a few hours of drinks and game playing at the arcade, and sweat, sweat, and more sweat on one of the hottest days in Chicago. And dude, it was like soft and supple, my mouth felt like I put slapped the color on all day. And when I was ready to call it a night, the color wiped right off with NO STRUGGLE what so ever! I’m super stoked right now, I think I would love to try different colors maybe some darker shades as fall draws near. Plus since it’s Tarte you know it’s all natural and perfect if you have uber sensitivo skin like moi. Bring on the shades!

*this is a sponsored posts, but all the words and beliefs are my own

time off

 
Every once and a while a person needs to rejuvenate. I really needed to. Fortunately at my company whenever our magazines go to press we get a four day weekend. I super needed this weekend to find peace of mind, and fill it with happy thoughts. Don't get me wrong I love my job, but even being a working artsit drains you dry. I'm usually the person who keeps going going going, but this weekend I decided to stay put. Not totally my decision to be honest. I did have surgery on something that has been bothering me for years, and if you know me personally hopefully this means less trips to the hospital. But being sent home to rest really allowed me to put things in perspective, and reorganize my mind. I really want to enjoy my day to day, than to be constantly waiting for tomorrow to start fresh. I want to enjoy the little moments, and those around me. Overall, I'm trying to live less stressed, so.....here's hoping.

BTW, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE these wet and wild nail polishes. They are less than $3 and are some the the highest quality polishes I have ever used. They dry fast and have very on trend colors. Though its appearing rather purple-y on screen, in real life its a great toupe color, similar to Dior's Trench I had to get all the fall browns, oxbloods, and mauves...I'm loving these!

To better health, peace of mind, and pretty nails!

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