6.30.2009

first the hairBOW, now the hairBUTTON.



oh, lady gaga.

you never cease to amaze me.

going to ATLANTA!

well, technically, it's to a tiny town right outside of Atlanta for m family reunion & hopefully some sight-seeing. haven't been since 2006 & this is my first time ever with my mommy, it's gonna be so weird! we loved it down there so much & that was always our summer getaway. we get t-shirts every year with everyone's name on it, & i've they've passed away, there's a little star next to their name. this year there'll be one by my mom's name =[ booooo for death. but she's with me always.

i plan on taking some of her ashes down there & scattering them, because she LOVED it down there & she always felt so at home & so at peace there.

i'm so glad to get away, i need a vacation like mad.

anyway, this'll probably be my last post for a few days. i'm leaving Thursday morning & i'm busy all day tomorrow so i don't think i'll have time to blog.

don't miss me too much!

check back around tuesday-ish to read about my trip & see pics.

and i really wanna go to the Aquarium again, i went in 2006 & it was breathtaking.

see ya soon, babes.

6.28.2009

what the hell ever happened to Sisqo?




i'm watching vh1 & there's some shiity movie & he's in it. this movie is from like 2002 probably. He like, dropped off the face of the earth.

i miss his perverted music & silver hair.

damnit, Victoria's Secret!

so, i went there today, i just needed some gloss (LOVE their Beauty Rush glosses, btw, i may review 2 of them tomorrow)

But, on my way to the cash register where they keep the glosses, my friend & i look around a little bit and i notice there's no Blossoming Romance. that was my FAVORITE scent there! what the hell dude?!?! ugh, i hate when they discontinue scents!

i'm so bummed =[

my first LUSH product!


yay, i got a FREE bath bomb! i was so excited.

me & my bff were walking through Macy's & we were in the cosmetics section & we passed the Lush counter and they were doing some weird giveaway. you had to draw a bear (yeah, i know) & you won a free bath bomb! so i drew a VERY crude one. it was terrible. it had flowers & trees & a smiling sun & shiz around it. i was a true ar-teest. yes ma'ams!

anyway, the bathbomb i got is called "white wedding". they don't have it up on the site, i guess because it was limited edition, but the packaging says it's "filled with indulgent, soothing & smoothing oils such as Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose & Bergamot".

it smells pretty good!

haven't used it yet, but i will soon, i'm pretty excited!

6.27.2009

finished my extensions!

it took me 3.5 hours total. not too bad for doing it on my own head. my arms are gonna be hella tired tomorrow, lol.

will post pics soon, too tired now!

6.26.2009

doing my own sew-in extensions. did it before, but now i'm timing myself. wish me luck! haha. will post pics later.

more lady gaga ferociousness

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genius.

lmao [flavor flav]

i came across this mess on MTO.

just click on the link. i haven't laughed that hard in a while.

http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/33708-flavor_flav_was_photod_walking_down_the_street__and_dude_bears_a_striking_resemblance_to_a_burnt_piece_of_bacon.html

6.25.2009

lovely words

If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with--Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson.

omgosh, am i the only one in shock? i'm not saying i knew the man, but this is like, devastating!

we all grew up listening to him & we've all seen "Thriller" a million times. and well know his songs. think about it; he's literally probably the most famous person in the WORLD. wow.

he is an absolute LEGEND & will always remain so.

pray for his family, friends & all his fans.

hearing about people dying usually saddens me somewhat, but this is just... unreal.

wow, just wow...

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btw, the reports are still conflicting and i don't think we'll truly know until later what's REALLY going on. if he's still alive, HANG ON, if not. RIP.

busy busy busy

sorry i havent posted a lot ladies! i've been super busy. school is like, consuming my life. this summer is LAME beyond words.

anyway, posts coming soon:
favorite/most used makeup products
what's in my bag
LEAST favorite/worst products i've ever used
and some random makeup/hair tips i have.

keep posted!

6.23.2009

high school.

recently, i've been thinking & reminiscing and i can't believe how much i miss high school!

now, i didn't go to a "normal" high school, well, i guess the word "normal" is relative. anywho, i went to an all-girls catholic school. sounds like hell to some people, but i LOVED it. i made some of the best friends ever & when you're around all girls, you really get to see who you REALLY are because the pressure of looking cute for boys & worrying what they say/think wasn't an issue. now, we did have an all boy's school directly next door but we never really saw much of each other except before & after school and once when we had a joint assembly for a chastity talk. haha.

i don't know what really made me write this. i'm bored & i felt like blogging SOMETHING & this has been on my mind a lot. life was so much easier for the most part. didn't have to worry about a damn thing. well,i was having a lot of issues during that time about my dad not being around because i went to a school where i'd guess 85% or more of the students' parents are still MARRIED. i think you'd only see a statistic like that at a Catholic school, lol. aside from that, it was pretty good.

ohhh boy do i miss my plaid skirt, polo shirt & vest. also i loved wearing tube socks as knee socks (HA!) and last but not least, the SADDLE SHOES! yes, they were mandatory! that was even out school mascot.

boy oh boy what i'd do to go back for 4 more years. life was so much simpler. but, life goes on...


here's me & my best friend ever. this was on "sophomore day". it's when the sophomore class picks their class colors, mascot, flower, quote, etc. if i'm doing the math right, this was february 2003. wow. ha.

Hooking Up [read, think, COMMENT ladies!]

so, i've been wondering lately...

1. what does hooking up mean to you? just a kiss or ALL the way?

2. good idea or bad idea?

3. how long before meeting someone should you start getting somewhat physical?

4. when does it become romance & not just a physical act with some dude?

answer, i'd love to hear what you think!

6.21.2009

Bruno

guys, i am so excited for this movie!

if you guys haven't heard of it, it's the same guy that was in "Borat", his name is Sasha Baren Cohen & he's super hot, btw.

In this movie he plays a gay Austrian. the premise is basically like a prank reality show. it's all real & he pranks real people & companies.

It comes out July 10 (which would've been my mom's 55th b-day & she thought he was SO funny, maybe it's just a coincidence, but she must be telling me I need to go see it. thanks mommy =])

check it out y'all!

mom cancels kid's world of warcraft account.

lmao. dude.

this dude looks & sounds like a velociraptor attacking his prey.

Happy Father's Day!

happy father's day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, newphews, step-dads, god-fathers, family friends & of course SINGLE MOTHERS.


"it's too big, it's too wide, it's too strong, it won't fit..."

by now, we've all heard that song. it's called "Ego" by the very talented Beyonce.

and i can't help but think that it's secretly about a pee pee!

idk, maybe it's just me, but i don't think i have a dirty mind.
i mean, i really like the song, it's different, but it just seems to be filled with innuendoes.

eh...

anywho, here's the vid. she's looking beautiful & fabulous as always.
they disabled the embedding. i hate that!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4wqDmwZ2A


6.20.2009

survey|&|boredom

today was so boring y'all. but last night... not so much.

i'll just say it started off with a half a pint of Captain Morgan [♥] with a bottle of diet coke [more ♥]. and well, it was just a good night. yes ma'ams.


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didn't do a whole lot today. slept in which felt GREAT because my class schedule is GRUELING. i spend 23 hours a week in class & i still work. it's a mess. can't wait until this semester is OVER! ah. anyway, after i slept for like, ever, i decided i wanted some wing dings & to my shock & horror, there was no flour! so i got creative & had to use pancake mix. ha. turned out pretty good actually, nice & crispy. so, it was all good. then i took my granny errand shopping. came back & took another nap. alcohol induced sleep is the fucking best, i swear.

anywho, here's a survey i stole from a beauty blogger named Christina http://barbieluvsmac.blogspot.com/ [check her out, i love her blog]

Beauty/Vanity
Do you own chanel perfume? nope =[
Do you shower daily? oh goodness yes
Do you go to the tanning bed? no dear. i'm black, lol.
Do you wear nail polish? of course. i hate my nails without it.
Do you use MAC make-up? my FAVORITE brand ever. all of my favorite things & holy grails have come from MAC, well, except for mascara
Do you straighten your hair everyday? nope

Friends
Is the term Best friends a label or promise? idk... kind of both i guess
Do you hang out with your friends every day? no =[
Is it easier to talk to your girl friends or guy friends? girls i guess. i have more girl friends cuz i went to an all girl's high school
Would you ever date one of your close guy friends? no comment

Fashion/Style
Do you have style and originality? i feel like i have a good flare for style, but like, i'm scared to wear a lot of stuff
Do you own a designer handbag? yeah a few. nothing too expensive though.
Do you own something from Lacoste? no
Do or did you wear leggings? yessir
Is the color you'll never wear yellow? i think yellow is a pretty color
Do you get fashion tips from magazines? no not really. hair & makeup, yes sometimes.
Do you wear sweats a lot? nah. i work in an office & i go to school right after or before work so i have to get dressed for that.

TV/Movie
Are you a movie freak? not really
Have you see over 10 movies in the past month? nope
Do you have a show that you must watch? nip/tuck, the hills, all those vh1 dating shows
Do you watch The Hills on MTV? of course
Have you ever seen an episode of Grey's Anatomy? yeah it's really good! i didn't think i'd like it, but my friend katie got me hooked. it can be a bit dramatic though at times
Do you watch classic movies? no. the fashions/lingo hurt my eyes/ears
Do you watch 30 or more hours of tv a week? hell yes
Do you own over 100 dvds? yeah, well over. i guess i kind of inheireted them

ANSWER WITH ONE WORD!
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Your significant other? none
3. Your hair? bought
4. Your mother? [in] heaven ♥
5. Your father? eh
6. Your favorite thing? love
7. Your dream last night? dont remember
8. Your favorite drink? water
9. Your dream/goal? entreprenuer
10. The room are you in? mine
11. Your hobby? happiness
12. Your fear? disease
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? succesful
14. Where were you last night? club
16. Muffins? yuck
17. Wish list item? MONEY
18. Where you grew up? detroit [murder mitten]
19. Last thing you did? laughed
20. What are you wearing? clothes
21. Your TV? nip/tuck
22. Your pets? guinea
23. Friends? lovely
24. Your life? rollercoaster
25. Your mood? relaxed
26. Missing someone? mommy
27. Car? crappy
28. Something you’re not wearing? accesories
29. Your favorite store? wetseal/forever21/old navy/dots
30. Your summer? HARD
31. Like someone? ...
32. Your favorite color? pink
33. When is the last time you laughed? nip/tuck
34. Last time you cried? 2 days ago
35. Who will resend this? bored people
36. Place you go to over and over? work [booo]
37. Person who emails you regularly? facebook
38. Favorite place to eat? BWW!
39. Why did you participate in this survey? cuz i need a life
40. What are you doing tonight? sleeping

Jon & Kate Plus 8

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I love this show. I wasn't a fan at first, I found it a bit boring, but I started watching it while I was away at school & I was hooked. The kids are sooo cute & they say the funniest things. But, as well all have seen & heard, the parents' marriage has gotten out of control. They've been on the covers of tabloids non-stop with all these accusations & we'll probably never know what's really going on, but it's not our business really, even though they are reality tv stars.

For the sake of their kids, they absolutely have got to quit the show. It makes me sad because i really think they're gonna get a divorce & i know first hand how hard it is to be a kid when your parents are divorcing, but i'm sure it's even harder for them because they're in the public eye.

They're supposed to be making some announcement on Monday and I imagine it's either that the show is ending, or that they're getting divorced.

Either way, I hope everything works out. They seemed like such a good family at first, even though Kate seems to be a little bossy, lol.

6.19.2009

Update on the E.L.F. Flat poweder brush!

omgosh ladies.

i was using my new stuff this morning & i used my flat brush to put powder under my eyes and it seemed to do a good job.
later on, i noticed all these black hairs on my clothes & i was like, "where in the hell is this coming from?" and just now, i'm getting ready to go out, and i use my brush again, and there's brush hairs all over my face! that's where it was coming from! the stupid brush is not only shedding, it's coming out in CLUMPS. do not get this brush ladies!

6.18.2009

Megan Fox...

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... good grief.

i'm totally straight, but i'd go gay for her. no joke.

she is BEAUTIFUL. her blues & her dark hair make her look so exotic & her pouty lips. i sound like a total creeper right now, but i don't care, lol.

i also love how honest she is. she talks openly about how she smokes pot (not condoning cuz it's ILLEGAL), how much she loves sex, her political views & i like how she admits that she's insecure sometimes, just like everyone else.

her hair & makeup are always flawless too. she doesn't look too overdone. & seriously, her hair is like, freakishly shiny. and her makeup always looks fresh & dewy and young.

here's some eye candy. enjoy.


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can i be her in my next life?

E.L.F. haul!

woohoo! my stuff finally got here! i got 10 things.
check it out, bbs.

here's all of it:
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#1]
flat powder brush...
i think i'm gonna try & use this to apply foundation. i've seen people online doing it, but i feel like this brush may be a bit too soft. we shall see.
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#2] angled foundation brush
i already have a foundation brush. a sonia kushak one (from target), but i figured i'd try this angled one & it's a bit wider too.
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#3] navy blue nail polish
i saw some Chanel nail polish online a while ago, but i REFUSE to pay more than $3 or $4 for a bottle of nail polish & for some reason i couldn't find a dupe. i looked everytime i stepped into a beauty supply store. but i finally found some! the pic doesn't do it justice, it's so pretty up close! it's nice & shimmery. can't wait to rock this =]
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#4]bubble gum pink nail polish.
i have a million different pink nail polishes, but i really like this one! not too light & not too bright. i think i'm gonna polish my nails this color tonight.
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#5] eye shadow blending brush.
eh, i just wanted one, lol.
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#6] an eyelash curler.
i had one, but who the hell knows where it is now... and this one has a place to put your fingers which is nice.
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#7] eyeliner brush.
good for when you want to use an eyeshadow as an eyeliner. also, you could try smudging/smoking your eyeliner with this.
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#8] concealer brush.
this brush is super tiny & it'll be good to get all this icky little things you want to cover up. zits, acne scars, dark spots, whatever. i will DEFINITELY be using this all the time. ha.
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#9] oil absorbing sheets.
ladies, we all know what these are for. when you get oily during the day! ugh. now, i like looking dewy, but sometimes i get flat out oily. kinda sick, right? this came with 50 in a pack. i can't wait to see how well they work! these are coming with me EVERYWHERE.

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and last but not least...

#10] black eyeliner pen.
i think this is my favorite thing i got. it's liquid, but it has a felt tip so it's firm, but not too firm. and it goes on nice & dark.
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i wrote on my wrist to show how precise it is, lol. boy my signature looks ugly.

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and here's an example of how thin or thick you can get the line
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Flat Powder Brush $3
Angled Foundation Brush $3
Navy Nail Polish $1
Bubble Gum Nail Polish $1
Eyeshadow Blending Brush $1
Eyelash Curler $1
Eyeliner Brush $1
Concealer Brush $1
Oil Absorbing Sheets $1
Black Eyeliner Pen $1

SUBTOTAL: $14
shipping & handling: $1.95 (they had a promo code 5FOR5SHIPPING for their 5th anniversary, idk if it's still effective!)
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GRAND TOTAL: $15.95


For those of you unfamiliar with E.L.F., it stands for Eyes Lips Face. it's a great brand where most things are $1. yes, that's right, just one dollar! and they are GREAT quality for the price! we're in a recession, but we can still be fab! they have EVERYTHING-foundation, concealer, eyeshadow/liner, blush, highlighters, brushes, lashes, lip stick & gloss, lotion & they even have mineral products now!

for those who don't know the website. here it is ----->

unbeWEAVEable. for real.

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who did this & who told her this ish was cute?

i'm also concerned about that tan line... why were her bikini cups so narrow?

smh...

The Duggars

you guys may not all know her by name, but she's the mom of that family that has 18 kids. yep, 18 kids. the oldest one is only 21, so she's been pregnant damn near non-stop.

they have a show called "18 kids & counting" and i've been watching it recently because i was curious to see how these people live. they always kind of seemed like some weird people from one of those bizarre religious sects, but they seem so normal. it's kind of sweet actually how the older kids take care of the little ones & how close everyone is. it makes me smile to see happily married for so long.

Anyway, i can't be the only who wonders this... but can you imagine what her stomach looks like! idk, maybe it's just me. but after being pregnant, what, 16 times? (she has 2 sets of twins i believe)it must hang over like a plastic bag filled with pudding. and her vag... man. those babies must slip out so damn easily. kinda of like throwing a pencil down the grand canyon? well, maybe not.

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6.14.2009

America's Next Top Model's WORST makeovers.

1. Brittany from cycle 8.

bright red sew in weave.



this picture doesn't even do it justice. it was matted & stiff as a damn board.

2. Tiffany from cycle 5 (i think?)
Her weave looked like that crap you get in the random aisles if the beauty supply store. you know, the $5.99 for 14 inches crap.
i can't find any good pics of it, but y'all remember.

3. Jenah from cycle 9


just one of many where they went TOO blond & put in some crappy, stringy extensions. and toward the end, it got all dry & icky looking & they never touched up the poor girl's roots!

4. Cassandra from cycle 4 (i think, sorry i'm so bad with the cycles, there's so many!)




in this picture it looks ok, but i hated it. they claimed they weren't cutting her hair "just because", but i don't believe that. it didn't flatter her face at all! and they wanted to cut it some more! it was too much & not a good look.

5. Michelle from cycle 4.

Oh holy hell. it was a mess. it was WAY TOO BLONDE! no dimension, just one, flat color. & as time went on, it turned yellow as hell & it looked dryer than hay that took a trip through hell. and on top of that, it was poofy as hell. it was a hot ass mess.

and again, i can't find a good picture, lol. sorry dolls, but i'm sure you guys remember.

However, i must say, the absolute WORST one was Saleisha, who i blogged about earlier.

ciao bellas.

fug hair.

so, i'm watching reruns of ANTM & today, cycle 9 (i think?) is on, the one with Saleisha Stowers. I remember watching it & she was so cute with her curly hair when she started the competition, but then makeover day came, and they gave her this hot mess:



it was SO DISTRACTING. is this not literally, the ugliest weave you've ever seen? they go to these top salons & this is the best they do? Lord, they should've taken her to a salon in the 'hood & gotten her hooked up for like, 90% cheaper and a million times better. She looks like Ringo Starr in the '70's!


am i lying? NOPE.

smh Antm, smh...

wet seal mini haul [yesss]

so, i bought a dress from them online & it was too much of a hassle to return it via mail, so i just returned it in store. and they don't give cash refunds, so i just exchanged it for some jewelry. here's what i got:

this cute owl necklace...

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i've been seeing these all around, idk what it is with owls, but it seems to be hot for this summer.

some white chandelier-ish earrings

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i've been needing some white earrings...

and i also got these silver dangly ones
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they look better NOT laying down on a flat surface, lol.

i love this necklace
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i don't wear a lot of gold, but i thought all the charms on it were super cute.


and this is BY FAR my favorite thing that i got that day:
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i've been wanting one of these HUGE rings for the longest, i'm so happy i found it. but when i got home, i showed my aunt & she took it off my hand to get a better look at it, dropped it & it broke in two pieces! omggg, i was distraught, but she told me she'd replace it. so, i'm gonna get a new one monday. i hope they have 1 left in my size or i'm gonna be a sad, sad girl =[

TFLN

(319): yeah, i liked him til i heard he had a sac that could apparently smother my face.

i pray that someday, someone will text me something similar to this so i can submit it to textsfromlastnight.com.

6.13.2009

Lady Gaga [closet raid #3]

okay, seriously. who else but her could pull off this...

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yes, she has on a pink rubber pencil skirt & a black pvc bra. and on top of that, this picture was taken in January in London. doesn't her body look sick in it? ah, i love it.

Then there was this bubble dress. now usually a bubble dress is one of those dresses where it's like, poofy on the bottom because the lower part of the dress is folded under. idk how to explain it [lol], but you ladies know what i meant. but this is lady gaga's interpretation of a bubble dress:


it's LITERALLY covered in bubbles.

and when i saw this, i realized how BAMF she is.




it's literally a HAIR BOW. haha. i love it, i love it, I LOVE IT!

i wish i could actually pull this off, but alas...

oh, to live in Hollywood land. you can wear anything. boooo for boring old Detroit/the corporate world.

Anyway, i'm gonna go ahead and call it while the game is still early:
Lady Gaga IS THE style icon of 2009

just sayin'...


Aside from her delicious style, what about that music of hers?

I love it! it's bordering on the edge of techno without being annoying as hell. I wouldn't go so far as to say she has the greatest voice ever, like I can't imagine her singing a ballad, but something about her voice is great. It goes so well with the beats in her songs. She seems like a TRUE artist & there aren't many of those now. I also love her blatant honesty. In magazine interviews, she claims all she wanted for Valentine's Day was "carbs & sex", and while I don't agree with this, she admits to "starving" herself to stay skinny. Boooo. I hope teenage girls don't follow that, but I hope they pay attention to her individuality & that she's not a total cookie cutter.

I hope she keeps up the good work && has many, MANY more hits. I love to dance in my room to her songs, ha. she gets me so pumped for like, everything.


p.s., has anyone ever noticed that she looks just like Amy Winehouse, minus the crackheaded-ness?