nails + look of the day

I got ringworm from my boyfriend who found a cat in the alley.
zoonoses is real!

glitter nails and super dark purple eyes

UPDATE on Korres tinted moisturizer

I really liked the Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer... when I first got it.  Now, I don't know what it is but it's awful! (I did a review post on this product.) 

Pros-

spf 30 (good skin protection but I hear spf might give you cancer?)

good coverage for a tinted moisturizer

natural ingredients, paraben-free

long lasting

Cons-

IT GUMS UP ON MY FACE

I'm not doing anything different application-wise but it tends to gum up or ball up if you spread it on top of any parts of your face that already have it on.  I usually have to save it by spritzing MAC Fix + on it and working it really carefully but of course, this means more time for makeup application in the morning.

This shit sucks.

girl mustache

Everyone's got a mustache.  Some people have darker mustache hairs than others.  Some people don't even want a mustach and wax it all off!  My mustache is very thin, like dark peach fuzz.  I didn't want to wax it so I just bleach it!  I'd rather have a blonde mustache that is virtually invisible than have stubble.  I haven't tried many bleaches but I hear most of them are crap.

  This is what I use.  Yeah, it's got totally boring packaging and there's nothing fancy (or complicated) about it but this is THE BEST.  It works best on fine hairs and doesn't burn.  Sometimes I swear I can feel it working...like little soda bubbles on my lip but it's not itchy or burn-y at all.  Everything you need to bleach your mustache is in this little box!  It's super cheap (around $5) and it works like a dream.  I've never had any problem with it but some people with darker skin tones may experience temporary skin lightening where they applied the bleach.  Sounds scary but it didn't happen to me.


I love this shit.

IT'S BARBIE, BITCH.

This is a Barbie/ Nicki Minaj look so of course bright pink lips and cheeks!

I love Nicki Minaj and her whole "Barbie" style!

The eye look is a really soft almost cut crease with the purple and pink.

Inspiration Picture!

 

Eyes: MAC pigment in Naked (lid)

random frosty color for inner corner

NYX e/s in Hot Pink (crease)

MAC e/s in Sketch (crease)

Black Liquid Eyeliner + Falsies

Cheeks: MAC blush in Dame

Frosty color for highlight

Lips: Illumasqua Intense Lipgloss in Indulge 

Stila lipgloss (random pink)

 Face: the usual stuff

Eyebrows: MAC e/s in Copperplate

fotd oct 15

This is a look I did yesterday, it's an almost a cut crease look using all matte colors.  I only used 3 eyeshadows on my eyes (MAC Copperplate, MAC Carbon, and Revlon Matte eyeshadow in 02Sorbet).  The rest of the makeup is subtle, just a little bit of bronzer and a peachy blush with lip balm.

excuse the wet hair!

 

 

 

 

Take it easy.

items I could not live without

Well, I'm sure I could LIVE without them but I certainly wouldn't be very happy about it.

1. MAC Fix+  --- a GODSEND.  I usually spritz it on after my makeup is done to make it really meld into my skin and set it.  MAKES EVERYTHING LOOK PERFECT.
2. MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural ----evens out my skin without being heavy and looks almost dewy
3. Clinique Gel Liner/ Wet 'n' Wild Gel Liner----they are very comparable to each other even though there's like a $10 price difference.  The only real difference in the product in texture, Clinique's a lot creamier.
4. MAC 266 (?) Brush- I don't know if the number is right but it's the small angled brush.  I use this every day no matter what product I use for my brows.  I've had it for a few years now and it's still in good condition.
5. Grosella Red Currant Lip Balm
6. Tarte bronzer in Park Avenue Princess--- PERFECT GLOW. sooo pretty.
7.  (non-makeup related) H2OCEAN piercing aftercare spray

I'm still doing reviews so stay tuned for more in the coming days!
Have a good one and stay gorgeous!

VS pro camoflauge concealer pallette review

Hey girl hey.  I'm going to be doing a series of reviews on some of the (copious amounts of) makeup I have starting with a concealer palette I've been using a lot for the past week.


Victoria's Secret Pro Camoflauge Concealer Palette ($14)

So, as you can see, there are 5 shades of concealer in this palette.  The apricot one on the far right is for counteracting dark blue-ish tones in the skin while the green one is for redness.  There is also a light, medium, and dark shade.  Because I'm fairly pale (around an NC25 in MAC terms), I don't use the dark concealer that much but sometimes I do use it as a cream bronzer or a lip color.  I initially thought that this would be such a great palette since it has 5 different shades and somewhat resembled that MUFE concealer palettes.  Of course it also comes with a useless brush...maybe you can repurpose it as a small lip brush?

PROS:
Good range of colors
Full Coverage, good pigmentation
Moisturizing (only the second one from the left)
Case feels pretty durable
Long lasting

CONS:
Smells faintly like plastic (not an issue to me but could be to someone else)
Hard-to-open lid
Inconsistant texture (the "medium" concealer shade is ULTRA creamy/sticky while the others are kind of hard and plastic-y feeling but you are still able to get product)
Feels sticky on the skin
Could make the under eye area look dry after setting concealer with a powder

All in all, this concealer isn't the worst I've ever used.  It's got pretty good coverage and good pigmentation.  I think it'd be great for traveling since it's all the concealers you'll need in one neat little case.  Would I repurchase?  Meh.  I'm torn.  I feel like I could get a better quality of a single shade of concealer for the same price but then I'd only be getting one shade without the ability to mix and match.

ganga green princess

This is an all green look using a dark brownish olive green through the crease, a bright spring green on the lid, and blue-green on the bottom.  It's pretty wearable for day considering the amount of greens being used!

Face: Nars Sheerglow foundation
          VS pro camoflauge concealer palette
         MAC MSF Natural
         MUFE setting powder

Cheeks: ELF bronzer/blush duo (only the bronzer)
              MAC blush in Style

Brows: MUFE eyebrow corrector

Eyes: UDPP in Sin
         MUFE cream color in a bright grassy green color (not sure of the number because it's an old sample)
          MUFE star powder pigment (again, an old sample and not sure of the color)
         Maybelline Enchanted Forest e/s quad (only the green for the crease)
          MAC Pigment in Naked (highlight)
        UD 24/7 liner in Covet (lower lashline)
          Covergirl Quad in Tropical Fusion (green/blue color to set lower lash liner)
         Black liquid Liner (any kind, on top and winged out)

Lips:  Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Whisper
             
By the way, does anyone know about surface piercings??

-Shanna

BANGIN' hot pink and purple look

Yeah, I got bangs yesterday...it's a big change for me so I don't know if I really like it yet but it's starting to grow on me.  I feel like they make me look sassier or more asian.  Anyway, this is a look I did today because I felt like using bright colors.

Face: Revlon Photo Ready Foundation
          The Balm Time Balm concealer
          MAC MSF Natural in Light Medium to set

Eyebrows: MUFE eyebrow corrector

Eyes: UDPP in Sin
           Revlon Mineral Finishing powder (highlight)
           NYX e/s in Cherry (lid)
           MAC e/s in Sketch (crease)
           Wet 'n' Wild cream eyeliner in black

Cheeks: MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark (contour)
               MAC blush in Warm Soul

I decided not to go with mascara (wouldn't be visible on my eyes anyway unless I glob on 5 coats) or falsies.  I think it looks fine without it but if you want to add it, by all means go for it.

TIP for pink/red eyeshadows:  To avoid looking like a clown or that you have pink eye, remember to not go too much above the crease with the color and use eyeliner!

casual cute look

Ok, so you wanna look like a diva during the day but you don't want to pack on the makeup or look like you're trying way too hard.
This is a a pretty simple makeup look, using neutral colors and soft winged eyeliner on the eye, peachy blush, and bronzed glowing skin.  I center parted my hair (haven't done that since I was like 9!) and curled my hair with a flat iron.
It's glam without going full on dramatic eyes and big hair.  To make the hair more casual or work/school appropriate, you can always clip back your hair.

  

Will post products soon!

katy perry inspired wearable bright eyes

Hey guys, today's look is a super cutesy Katy Perry inspired look.

This is my "inspiration picture".
She has bright blue-ish teal eyeshadow, lots of lashes, light peachy blush, and a pastel pink lip.  It's a really nice wearable look.

My version is NOT THE SAME, just inspired by the image.  I did not bring the color past the moveable lid 

Face:
Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer in 02Honey
MAC MSF Natural in LightMedium

Cheeks:
MAC cream color base in Virgin Isle
MAC blush in Style

Eyebrows:
MUFE eyebrow corrector in 03


Eyes:
UDPP in Sin
Nars cream eyeshadow in Pearl Beach (high light)
Covergirl quad in Tropical Fusion (green and blue shade with the orange in the crease)
Clinique gel liner in Black
 Maybelline the Falsies mascara in Very Black
NYX jumbo pencil in Milk (waterline)

and of course as always, it's a lot more vibrant in person than in photos!

Leave comments, questions, and suggestions below!

Have a good one!

fotd misty blue smokey eye

I really wanted to wear blue eyeshadow today so I went for a really smokey sultry eye look with bronzed cheeks and a nude lip.  I think it's definitely wearable for a nice night-out look or even for day. 

weird face.

color got a little funky in this picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face: Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer in 02Honey
         MAC MSF natural in Medium Dark
       
Cheeks: MAC Mineralized Blush in Warm Soul (cheeks)
              Rimmel Bronzer in Sun Light (contour)
              Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder in 010Brighten (highlight)

Eyes: Benefit Cream Eyeshadow in Strut (base)
          Korres e/s in 84s Sky Blue (lid)
          Tokidoki e/s in Skeletrina (outer "v")
          L'oreal Linear Intense in Carbon Black
          MAC e/s in Carbon (to soften the liquid liner)
          Maybelline the Falsies mascara in Very Black

Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude
          Jemma Kidd lipgloss in Strip

Comments, Suggestions, Questions welcome!

fotd sept 28

Casual winged eyeliner for class.

VA VA VOOM! Dark lips for fall

Hey guys, this is a look I did using Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Va Va Violet.
It's super simple and quick, just nice glowy skin, minimal eye makeup, and dramatic lips.

Face:
Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturizer in 02 Honey
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Dark

Cheeks:
Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder in 010 Brighten (high light)
Smashbox Bronze Lights in Suntan Matte (contour)

Eyes:
MUFE eyebrow corrector in 03
UDPP in Sin
Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder in 010 Brighten (dusted over lids and under brow)
Wet n Wild Creme eyeliner in Black
Maybelline the Falsies mascara in Very Black

Lips:
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Va Va Violet (straight from the tube)

Let me know how you like it!
-S.

haul/review

In the past few weeks, I've gotten a few things from Sephora and Walgreens.  I bought these things with my own money and these are my personal opinions on them.

First up is the Make Up For Ever eyebrow corrector in 03 ($19).

(This is a picture off the Sephora website of a lighter shade)

Having like three eyebrow hairs on each eyebrow, I was SO PUMPED when I heard about this product.  It's supposed to be waterproof, long-wearing, and a one-step process.  What got me really excited about this was that you apply it with an angled brush and you're done, no need to set with a powder.  Usually, I have to spend like 15 minutes on my eyebrows going over them with a waxy taupe pencil, 2 different brow powders, and sometimes an additional dark eyebrow pencil for definition.  This eyebrow corrector has replaced all of that.  I'm not going to say that this is the best eyebrow product out there but I'm going to say that it's pretty damn good.  It's SOOOO pigmented so all you need is a teeny tiny drop of it.  It's got a gel consistancy which dries and sets onto your skin.  Since I have almost no eyebrows at all, it's pretty easy for me to go overboard and get the drawn-on look but MUFE eyebrow corrector looks really natural.  The color is buildable so it's easy to do a sheer wash of color or go darker.  As for the longevity of the product...I'd say it's got amazing staying power so long as I don't scratch/rub/touch my eyebrows.  If I do happen to touch them, they still look good for the most part but it will rub off if you're not careful.  All in all, I would definitely repurchase.


Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free spf 30 in 02 Honey ($28)

I bought this because the Revlon Colorstay foundation I was using was majorly clogging my pores and making me break out.  I was hoping that an all natural tinted moisturizer would improve my skin and replace that awful shit I was using before.

The only bad thing I have to say about this tinted moisturizer is that they only come in 3 colors which are all really yellow based which may not suit all skin colors/ undertones.  It smells ok, kind of like candy that is watermelon flavored.  It's all natural and has no parabens in it which is awesome.  The consistancy and coverage is more like a foundation.  It's pretty runny but gives almost medium coverage.  When it dries, it almost sets onto your skin and gives you a really dewy finish.  For a more sheer look, I use my fingers and for more coverage, I use a foundation brush.  Out of curiosity, I tried to layer it a little bit and that was a BIG mistake.  It started to move and condense the initial layer into weird gluey mess and I had to spray some MAC Fix+ to try and save it (which worked).  I don't consider this an issue because you're probably not going to need to layer a tinted moisturizer (just use a concealer!)  Again, I would definitely repurchase.


Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara in Very Black Intense ($7ish, I got it on sale)

FALSIES MY ASS.  I've got short sparse straight eyelashes that don't keep curling well so maybe I had invested too much hope in this but this mascara is a waste of money in my opinion.  It did not work for me at all.  It does give some length but after two coats, any curling I did completely falls and it clumps easily.  One good thing I noticed is that I didn't get too much "raccoon eyes" at the end of the day.  It's hard for me to find a mascara that I like but this is not one of them.  Will not repurchase.





Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in Very Cherry (almost $8 but I got it for 40% off at Walgreens)

I saw these super rich lipsticks on sale at Walgreens and I just had to get one.  I chose a blue-ish red in Very Cherry.  It's really creamy and moisturizing with really nice color pay-off.  I loooove the packaging and they have a good range of colors.  The only percievable downside to these lipsticks is that they stain.  I haven't had a chance to test it's staying power but so far, I really like this lipstick.  Would repurchase.






Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Va Va Violet (almost $8 but again, 40% off)

I got this lipstick in a dark purple shade (it's got some red in it) and it is an awesome dark lipstick.  It's not as creamy or pigmented as the Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick but it gives a really beautiful look.  I pretty much only like this lipstick because of the color, it comes off sort of sheer after one swipe but is a buildable color.   Nothing super amazing about this lipstick aside from the color.  It's not very moisturizing and can be a little dry.   It also stains my lips.   I would not repurchase in any of the other colors besides this one.


Well, that's all for my haul/review!
I will be doing a look using Va Va Violet so stay tuned!
-S.

bad girl makeup

So maybe you're not a diva who throws drinks in people's faces at clubs or gets into fist fights on the beach but you can certainly look like you do.  This is a "Bad Girls Club" inspired neutral look that's perfect for school, work, partying, pulling out other people's weaves, sucker punching, and general debauchery. 
You don't need to use the exact same products I did; all you really need is a nude shimmery eyeshadow, a neutral brown crease color, and smudgy black eye liner.


Eyes:
UDPP in Sin
MAC pigment in Naked (on the lid and under brow)
MAC e/s in Cork (crease)
Too Faced e/s duo in cocoa puff& honey pot (used cocoa puff in outer corner of my eyes)
MAC Smolder eye liner pencil (waterline, tight line, smudged all around the eye)
                  *eyeliner should be thinner around the inner corner and get thicker at the outer corner*
MAC e/s in Carbon (to set eyeliner)
Maybelline The Falsies mascara in Very Black

Face:
Korres watermelon lightweight tinted moisturizer oil free in 02 Honey
Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer in Beige Medium
MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark

Cheeks:
Tarte bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
Rimmel blush in 03 Berry

Lips:
Napoleon Perdis lip gloss in Mauritius

Try this out and let me know how it goes!

-S.

an introduction.

Alright.  So you're probably wondering to yourself what this blog is supposed to be about.  The blog spot has something to do with cheese but the header has to do with cats.  Well, which is it?  Cats or cheese? 

Neither and both but never together.

I'm probably going to blog here and there about my wonderful fat orange cat, food, makeup, and whatever else I feel like.  But mostly makeup as it tends to consume most of my brain power.

 

This is my sassy fat cat, Uzi. 
When I say sassy, I mean sassy.  He is spoiled rotten and gets whatever he wants whenever he wants. 

Anyway, I am totally into the Bad Girls Club Miami right now.  These girls are so crazy.  I haven't seen any other of the Bad Girls Club seasons but Miami is nuts.  I didn't know there were actually people like that in the world.  They are serious divas and they have (sometimes a little too heavy/trashy but nonetheless) awesome makeup.

Makeup tutorial coming soon!
-S.