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Happy Independence Day!

Today was a very nice day. Me, my best friend, her aunt and mom were all invited over to a friend’s house for a barbecue to celebrate the holiday. We enjoyed turkey burgers, sausages, macaroni salad, baked beans, pecan and apple salad, and watermelon (which I don’t eat) for dessert.

Now, none of my friends in Georgia like their pictures taken and shared online, so unfortunately the only photo that I have to share is of myself. I tried to dress festively in my blue sleeveless shirt by Maitai and a pair of white shorts by Lane Bryant. I wore silver sandals that my friend brought back from India. It was the perfect outfit for a summer barbecue. Of course, being the klutz that I am, I spilled baked beans on my shorts. I usually carry Shout wipes with me for things like this but I used my very last one yesterday. See…common occurrence with me and wasting food on my clothes.

My make up was very simple. I used a primer which helps keep the shine down, Mally Volumizing mascara, Anastasia brow wiz in granite to fill in my brows, YSL Volupte Sheer Cherry on my lips, and Hourglass Ambient Lighting blush lumeire in diffused heat on my cheeks.

This was a great start to a nice three day weekend. Happy 4th of July.

Talk you you all soon.

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Instant Gratification

Instant Gratification

I finally caved and purchased a YSL lipstick. Honestly, I have been wanting one for over a year, but just could not justify the price in my head. Well, I finally did it and I could not be happier. I made sure to get a color that was very wearable. There were two colors that I was interested in which were, #5 Volupte Sheer Candy and #19 Fuchsia in Range.

As I mulled over my decision, it was quickly made for me! They were completely out of #19, so #5 it was. I have been wearing it since I walked out of the store with it. It is surprisingly long wearing. It is so moisturizing and sheer that I thought it wouldn’t last long on my lips but it does. A very pleasant surprise. The color is sheer, but it gives a perfect tint of the red color. Lipsticks last me forever, so I’m sure I will have this for a very long time.

I love my weekend purchase, and I have already gotten compliments on it which makes it even more worth it in my book. Talk to you all soon….

Deni

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Makeup I am wearing

Makeup I am wearing

This morning, this is the makeup that I am using. I am trying to make more of an effort to use all of the makeup that I have, so I am finding that blogging about it is helping with that endeavor.

Marc Jacobs Starlet eyeshadow pallet (I used the darkest color this morning)
Mac’s Raizin blush
Rimmel’s Stay Matte Primer (sometimes I prefer to just use this instead of foundation.)
Cargo lip gloss (Sorry, I don’t remember the color)
Bath and Body works Paris In Bloom body spray

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Wow!

Well, I forgot to come back and do a year end review!  Well, hellooo blog. Nice to see you again. I guess I have not had a ton to write about. Not that I ever really did, but it always feels good to write some feelings down no matter how trivial they may be.

Well, what’s been up with me since the last time I blogged? I’m back in school getting a Business Management degree. I’m obsessed with YouTube. Lately, I find myself really into beauty, makeup and hair. Well, I’ve always been into those things as well as shoes, clothes and accessories but I just never really wrote about it. I’ve been loving my beauty vloggers. They all seem like so much fun and I have gotten some great tips!

I just purchased new make up by Mac. Only foundation, lip liner and gloss but they were some great buys. I have received many compliments on how good it looks. My normal make up is Bobbi Brown which I love well. My foundation color for Bobbi Brown is Almond and my foundation color for Mac is NW45. I’ve been using the Studio Tech since my skin is normal to dry. powders and anything really heavy usually make my face itch. I’ve also started using toner and have rediscovered my love of sea breeze! My face actually looks all glowy and fresh. 🙂

Ohhh, for my hair, I have discovered Organix! I love this stuff! I have used the Macadamia Oil and I can’t believe how well it works. I was originally a little skeptical because I normally use shampoos and conditioners that are specifically for people of color hair. BUT, this stuff is amazing. I washed my hair, no tangles or kinks. I conditioned my hair, no tangles, or kinks. I lost very little hair in my comb and even though I let it air dry, I was able to get it pretty straight for the next work day. Now, normally I NEVER do my own hair because it’s just such a hassle. I get my hair professionally done every two weeks and even though I know I won’t stop that regimen, I can be a little more confident doing my hair in between those times.

Well, looks like I had a lot to say today. I’m sure I will think of more later. All in all, I think it’s been an exciting year for me so far. Or, it could just be that summer is here! 🙂 Always happy in the summer.

Til Next time….Deni