drugstore makeup minihaul

as a lot of you probably know, i am a complete MAC whore. it's my favorite makeup brand and always will be, but i decided to check out some drugstore brands for a while. i had a few things before, but i almost never used them with the exception of mascara because MAC mascara makes my eyes BURN like no other. (anyone else have this problem?)

I've been wanting to try the Loreal HIP eyeshadows for a while and i finally did and i think i'm in love! I got the duo called Platinum. It's a super pigmented silver and a black. now, in the pics that silver showed up like that in one swipe, but the black, it took 3 swipes for me to get it that dark. i'm not too impressed with the black, but I got it mostly becasue I wanted a silver shadow. The silver is a metallic. Very, very shiny and the black is basically matte with few & far between silver glitter in there. I will definitely be wearing this a lot!

Also, i got the new Maybelline Line Stiletto liquid eyeliner and i'm not that impressed. it's super dark which i love, but it's really messy IMO and it's not available in waterproof! boo! It has a felt tip instead of the usual brush and the felt tip gives you a lot more control which I love.

The last thing I got: Maybelline Define a lash eyeliner. just kinda "eh" about this. plain black eyeliner. It came with a smudger on the end which is cool, and it glides on REALLY nice and smooth, but it's just your run of the mill eyeliner i guess.

I will DEFINITELY be getting more HIP eyeshadows! Do you ladies love them too? any suggestions for good colors?

i'm still alive! plus mini haul!

omg, i've been so busy.

sorry i've been neglecting all you lovely ladies! this work schedule is CRAZYYYY and i'm looking for a new job too so it's been really crazy. on top of that, after much consideration and deciding that things were getting out of hand; i started grief counseling to deal with my mom's death. i only started 2 weeks ago but i feel SO DRAINED after, but it really does help just to talk about it.

anywho, i've been shopping!

got a few things at walmart:




finally got a lighted makeup mirror! i love it =]

and 2 really cute, super comfy bras and they were only $10 each! such a bargain.

also, who knew Hard Candy is now at walmart? i didn't! last i knew it was at sephora. but i got this really pretty baked blush called "Honeymoon" and it gives you the most gorgeous glow! love it <3

also, i've been obsessed with glamour mag lately. it's my new favorite!

then i went on a ring spree!

got one at Ashley Stewart and 2 at Avenue. I usually don't shop at plus size stores cuz i really don't like the stuff they, but most stores stop at a ring size 8 and i'm like a 9, so, yep.


aren't they super cute? the huge white one is actually stretchy. it's kind of uncomfy actually, but i'm willing to sacrifice for cuteness =]

haul!

forever 21.
b&bw.
vicky's.

<3

from forever 21:
heart pendant
black slouchy beret (got the grey one last week)
brown huge sunglasses
paisley-ish wallet

bath & body works:
black raspberry lotion & body spray-i bought a bottle of this over the summer, but i lost it and never found it! i wore it today and this guy at work told me i smelled like strawberry shortcake, haha. (it doesn't smell like strawberry short cake, lol)
midnight pomegrante body spray-i've been wearing this scent off & on for a while. i've had a few lotions, but this is the first time i got the spray. i actually love to spray it in my hair!
vanilla bean holiday lotion

[**they had a sale! if you bought 1 of their signature scent items, you got one free. the total came to $25.44 and you got a coupon for a free item under $13 if you spent $25 or more! this is how i got the vanilla bean lotion. basically, i got 2 items for FREE!]


victoria's secret-5/$20 beauty rush products. i had to stock up! got my usual "i want candy" and "strawbery fizz" lip glosses, but this time i also got a pina colada scented one. i forgot the name of it, and i'm too lazy to go get it, lol. but it smells nice. and i also got thes lip balm thingies. one is papaya-kiwi & the other is banana berry. i'm not too impressed to be honest. eh, to each her own.

forever21 haul!

woohoo! my stuff finally got here!

i got a grey slouchy beret.
like4 pairs of super cute earrings.
&& 2 packs of hairbows. ;]

i wanna order some bracelets and another hat. and some necklaces.

damn online shopping makes it too easy to spend unnecessary money.

zebra striped phone cases!

ahhh, aren't they super cute! you get all 3 of these for less than $12 on amazon.

it's for my env touch.

can't wait 'til they get here. ;]

i plan on using the pink & black one mostly.

mini-haul!

this is just some of the stuff i got, but the best.

1. Jessica Simpson platform pumps. so cute. black suede, from DSW.
2. Orville Redenbacher's Ultimate Butter popcorn. SO GOOD!
3. Jergen's lotion. works so well. this is definitely my HG.
4. speaking of HG's. MAC Studio Finish Concealer. MUST HAVE ALERT! seriously, the best i've ever used.
5. Garnier Fructis Triple Conditioner. contains shea, olive & avocado oils. saw it in Seventeen mag & they suggested it for African American hair. thought i'd give it a try. it's in my hair right now and it smells SO GOOD. nice & thick too. i'll let ya guys know how it works.

mini-haul!

some stuff i got in Atlanta. missing in pic: like 5 other bottles of lotion. B&BW had a good sale. buy 3, get 3 free.

i am so obsessed with this necklace! i love the details on the key, can't wait to wear it!

this is what i got today. a plaid ruffle button down, gray leggings, Escada Moonlight Sparkle perfume (half off at TJ Maxx!), 2 Lash Blasts for $10 at Target (they're normallylike 9 bucks each, this is a great deal!), and some storage thingy.

close up of my perfume. smells sooo good.


and my super mascara. i love this stuff! i get so many compliments on my lashes when i wear it, people always ask me if my lashes are fake!


**EDIT**

in case you guys were confused, the captions and the pics got switched around. basically, the pics don't match the captions, lol. don't ask me what happened, but i am truly too lazy to fix it. just admire the pictures i guess, haha.

sorry ladies.

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!

E.L.F. haul!

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

here's all of it:


#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.




#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.




#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 =]




#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.



#5] eye shadow blending brush.
eh, i just wanted one, lol.



#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.




#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.



#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.



#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.



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.


i wrote on my wrist to show how precise it is, lol. boy my signature looks ugly.



and here's an example of how thin or thick you can get the line



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 ----->

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...



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



i've been needing some white earrings...

and i also got these silver dangly ones


they look better NOT laying down on a flat surface, lol.

i love this necklace


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:


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 =[

Coming Soon:

Beauty Haul!

I jsut ordered like 11 things from E.L.F.

a bunch of brushes, some nail polish, an eyelash curler & some other stuff.

I can't wait until they get here!

btw, shipping is only $1.95 (they're taking off $% for the 5 year anniversary). idk when that offer ends, but here's the code:


5FOR5SHIPPING

check it out ladies!

ps, i'm on the hunt for a new liquid foundation? haven't used one in YEARS. i used to use Fashion Fair, but i'm broke now (ha), so I think i want to try a drug store brand. I'm a MAC NC or NW50, any brand & color suggestions?