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    2.26.2009

    Icey Likey

    So, I've seen this tag all over (about what you've currently been wearing), and I'm wondering why no one's tagged me... could it be people don't care what I'm into? No it can't be. I'm probably just too quick to be tagged. Whatever, I decided to do it anyway cuz damnit, I KNOW somebody out there is interested. If anyone has any questions about any product, please feel free to ask =)


    Everything I have here is pretty easy to find in stores like Ulta, Target, CVS, the Mall, internet, etc. As much as I'm intrigued by products from Europe and Asia (mainly Japan), I like to be able to read and comprehend what the hell it is I'm putting on my face/body.



    Shampoo:
    Garnier Fructis Shine Burst or Victoria's Secret So Sexy Nourishing (NOT pictured -- which reminds me, I have to go to VS to replenish my stock)
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    Conditioner:
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    Styling products:
    Tresemmé Tres Two Hairspray & Big Boost rootlifter; Fekkai Color Technician glaze/serum; Neutragena Triple Moisture Leave-in cream; and Garnier Fructis Style Volume Inject mousse
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    Shower Gel:
    Currently none, I'm using this brown sugar soap.
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    Moisturizer:
    For the Body: VS Body Butter in Strawberries & Champagne
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    For the Face: Vitamin E & Garden of Wisdom Honey HA Serum
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    Deodorant:
    Secret
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    Fake Tan:
    No thank you honey, I was born with mine. No dreams of whitening... EVER.



    Cleanser:
    Pure Luxe Soothing Calamine Soap (I cut it up so I don't waste it -- got this idears from Christiana)
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    Eye makeup remover:
    NONE. My cleanser & exfoliators seem to get rid of everything just fine.



    Exfoliator:
    Neutragena Exfoliating Wash
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    St. Ives Elements Microdermabrasion
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    Primer:
    Still looking for a good one.



    Foundation:
    These are currently the ones in rotation, depending on what coverage I need.


    Maybelline Dream Matte Liquid Mousse in Sandy Beige Medium 1, Guerlain Parure Extreme in Beige Moyen 04, MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC37, and Dior HydrAction Tinted Moisturizer in Golden 3
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    Foundation brush:
    Duo Fiber Stippling Brush (which I didn't take a pic of cuz I haven't washed it yet)
    But mostly I use these anyway...
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    Concealer:
    Everyday Minerals Concealer in Pick Me Up Pink, MAC Studio Finish in NC35, and Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Fast Fix Concealer in Medium.
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    Powder:
    Everyday Minerals Intensive Foundation in Golden Medium and MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Plus.
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    Base:
    I don't use a primer cuz honestly, I don't really think it's necessary. My eyeshadows have lasted hours & hours whenever I needed them to and never once have I used an e/s primer.

    I DO use a mixing medium for pigments and MAC Paint Pots (not pictured) as base sometimes. But usually, I just use these two: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and L'Oréal H.I.P. Cream Shadow Paint in Secretive.
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    Eyeshadows:
    Revlon Make A Sheen in Olive It Up; MAC Metal-X in Guilded Ash; NYX in Dark Brown; Ulta Eyeshadow in Mink; and Physician's Formula Baked Mineral Trio in Baked Smokes.
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    Eyeliners:
    Any eyeliner-crazed person out there knows not all eyeliners are made equal, that's why I have so many.


    L'Oréal H.I.P. Kohl in Black; Physician's Formula Felt Tip Eye Marker in Dark Brown; CoverGirl Perfect Point in Black; MAC Eye Kohl in Phone Number; Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Liner in Dark Brown; and Wet'n Wild H20 Proof Liquid Liner in Black.
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    Jane Be Pure Mineral Gel Liner in Dark Brown
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    VS Very Sexy Gel Liner duo in Black/Olive
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    Mascara:
    As with eyeliners, mascaras also have different areas that they excel and fail in.


    Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Glam Black; CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof in Black; NYX Doll Eye Long Lash Mascara in Black; and Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black.
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    Blusher:
    MAC Powder Blush in Dollymix and L'Oréal True Match Super Blendable Blush in Warm - Barely Blushing.
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    Bronzer:
    MAC Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark
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    Lipgloss:
    L'Oréal H.I.P. Jelly Balm in Succulent; Fafi for MAC Lipglass in Sugar Trance; Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips in Krystal; NYX Sheer Gloss in Caramel and the pink/lavender one doesn't have a name; Co. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Bare Mint.
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    Since I decided to tag myself, feel free to tag yourselves too!

    They Grow Up So Fast...

    Some of y'all might remember this picture from this post.

    That was the first night when my lil' Henney became a part of our family. Lil' miss Lola wasn't as welcoming of the new baby, as you can tell in that photo. LOL.



    Well, my little Henney isn't so little anymore...



    After some thought, we figured it might be time for a big-girl bed.



    Ahhh... sooo much room!




    Of course, Lola isn't one to be left behind... she made her "lil sister" scoot over...

    Just wanted to share puppy love =)




    So what else has been keepin' me occupied?





    THIS!!!


    Play this game in the dark, inebriated. There's a chick that reminds me of the Grudge, and plus there are clowns... fucking scary shit! The dialogue is really lame, but it's kinda funny lame. But anyway, if you're into the whole House of the Dead series, you're probably gonna love this!


    Okey dokey, that's all folkers. Toodles!

    2.25.2009

    Why Pay More...

    When You Can Payless?
    That's right folkers, Payless... as in Shoe Source. According to C'est La Vie, Project Runway's alum Christian Siriano will be collaborating with Payless.


    Nevermind questions regarding comfort or longevity, any true shoe-whore will definitely find these drool-worthy.



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    Photo credit: Thisislavie.com


    WTH: Is Stat' You?

    Lady Liberty and Honest Abe's statues may bring feelings of pride and glory, but these guys are the real sights to see!




    Because a picture is worth a thousand words, let's let the following speak to us. No captions, just witness.

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    Photo credits: pictures found all over google images.

    2.24.2009

    Girl Crush

    Rosanna Ocampo

    Has anyone ever heard of her? I saw her on TFC today and my gawd! Where has she been all my life? She's a designer, hailing from my motherland, who studied [or interned] fashion in Italy. Anyway, I don't know too much about her, but I do know that this chick's got steez!

    It's too bad her stuff is only currently available in the Philippines, but please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm definitely interested in supporting a fellow Filipina (read: shopping!).

    Check out some of her designs.

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    Photo Credits: ALL Photos from StyleBible.ph

    2.23.2009

    Preparing For My Journey

    "Where the hell is she goin'?"



    Actually, nowhere. But, for those who don't know, this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent. That means it's time for my annual "journey". There are many reasons people do this, some do it by the book and not really gain anything from the experience. And then there are some who do it to the best of their ability, and really take the time to gain some sort of wisdom or new perspective about themselves and their function in the world.

    So just to be clear, I am not religious. But, Jesus has been the homie since before it was even considered "cool" to say it and wear it. [Trust me on this, I shoulda been dead 10+ times already]. So anyway, the reason I call it a "journey" as opposed to "soul searching" is because I'm not looking for answers. I'm not praying 24/7 hoping to be enlightened. Instead, I'm just trying to take a step or two back, and really just try to live the humble life. Why? Cuz it's all too often we forget that sometimes, it's ok to NOT buy the thousand dollar shoes & purses, that chillen in flip flops can be just as glamorous, so long as you're not stepping on anyones toes.

    Anyway... I won't really get into details, there's no specific thing I'm giving up (because as soon as Lent is over, I'm gonna over-indulge on whatever it is I missed, completely defeating the purpose of a journey). But I will say: YES, I will be fasting. That tends to scare a lot of folks, LoL. I'm not gonna go on a sun up to sun down routine... and I also won't only be eating bread or porridge and water. Ok, so it's more like a semi-fast (500 cals or less/day) which means I'll have to be really smart about what I put in my body.

    I'm not tryna turn anyone, or get anyone to join me, or be all preachy and shit. I'm perfectly capable of doing this all by myself, as I have done in the previous years. But I guess the purpose of airing this out there is to maybe (pretty please) get some support, or hear about others experiences.


    Oki doki... That's all. Oh yea... Happy MONDAY to everyone! And really, the only reason it's a happy Monday is because tomorrow is
    Mardi Gras !!!
    (Fat Tuesday)

    Toodles!

    2.21.2009

    When I Say BO, You Say GO!

    RiteAid
    Fri. 2/20 - Thur. 2/26

    BOGO Free -- Maybelline Cosmetics
    BOGO Free -- TRESemmé products
    BOGO 50% -- Jane Cosmetics
    BOGO 50% -- L'Oréal H.I.P. Cosmetics
    BOGO 50% -- Wet n Wild Cosmetics
    BOGO 50% -- Physician's Formula Cosmetics




    CVS
    Sun. 2/22 - Sat. 2/28

    BOGO 50% -- Rimmel foundation, powder, blush, concealer or lip
    BOGO 50% -- Physician's Formula cosmetics
    Get $5 Extra Bucks -- When you buy Maybelline Dream Mousse or Dream Matte powder
    Get $10 Extra Bucks -- When you buy $20 worth of Revlon Cosmetics

    2.20.2009

    She's Little And She LOVES Me!

    My lovely Emilita mija, nominated me for a TRIPLE Award!!!
    Yayyyy meeee!



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    FUCK the rules. All you need to know is I'm suppose to nominate 10 blogs that I believe are deserving. Not everyone can be winners, u know. LOL <--I'm all big-headed now!


    SPEECH! SPEECH! SPEECH!



    First of all, I'd like to thank Blogger.com, because w/o them, I wouldn't be here. Next, I'd like to thank Photobucket.com for all their support! Shout out to beauty, fashion, and weird ass shit all over google... because without them, I wouldn't have readers! Remember, if no one loves you, Icey loves ya =)




    On to the nominees:



    She's Little and Lovely
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    LaaLaa Online
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    Memoirs of a Shopping Addict
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    J.Rose Online
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    Kimberly Tia
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    Made In Taiwan
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    xPPINKx
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    Van's Makeup Ride
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    She So Precious
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    Fun and MakeUp
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    That's it. I could only pick ten... Maybe I'll cheat later and put up 10 more. I have over 70 blogs on my Google Reader and I read them ALL! So no hard feelings, yea? And if you are a little hurt, grab that whip over there... no, no... the one on the dresser next to the ball-gag... that one. Oooh, I've been a bad girrrl...