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It's been such a long time since I've posted an update of any kind here or on my beauty channel. I'm sorry I've been away multiple times in the past six months, I had a lot going on;
Work & School:
I've been working a ton of hours at work.
I'm currently finishing the last class this semester I need to graduate with my AA this May. I'm also redoing my AS in veterinary technology online. So, these two may take my attention from my blogging/filming at times.
1 Year Smoke Free:
I believe I mentioned in a previous blog and on my beauty channel that I had quit smoking February 2015. Well, it's a year later (little over a year now...) and I'm officially 1 year smoke free. Couldn't be anymore proud of myself.
Etsy Shops:
I recently re-opened two Etsy shops; one for die cuts and paper crafting goods and the other for handmade jewelry;
And just for you guys, I have a coupon code for both shops to receive 10% off any purchase (no minimum amount). Use "EYESHADOWCOUTURE" at checkout!
Other Hobbies/Interests:
I'm not saying I'm quitting makeup, youtubing, or blogging. NO! I'm still doing it, just I've been trying to reconnect with my other hobbies I used to have such as jewelry making and paper crafting. As a present to myself for being a year smoke free, I bought myself a die cut machine for paper crafting, a Silhouette Cameo;
This machine is a monster; it can make die cuts, vinyl, stencils, temporary tattoos, and so much more! I've been having a lot of fun with this machine, I never knew there was so much out there besides just scrap booking and jewelry making!
Other than that, I'm back and I truely missed all of you. Thank you for sticking around!
It has been such a long time since I last posted here on my beauty blog or filmed a new video but, today that stops. I wanted to make a quick update for you, letting you know where I've been.
Eyeshadow Couture's 1 Year Anniversary:
Yes, unbelievably, my blog, Eyeshadow Couture has been around for one year. I started last year in late August and I really can't believe I've been at this for a year, despite being MIA a few too many times, but this is exciting. This is motivation for me to get back in my blogging game. Thank you to all of you who read my posts, like them, share them, etc.
School, Work, & Life:
The summer semester of school ended and I'm deciding to most likely switch schools for my veterinary technology degree. The school I'm currently in is a hike (100 miles a day & $100 a week for gas) and chewing up my paychecks. So my plan is to finish my AA degree at my current college (I need one more class, which I'll take next semester) and transfer my veterinary credits to a different school (campus or online). Either way, I'm going to finish what I started and get both my degrees!
Early this year in January, after horrible, getting seriously sick, almost passing out at work a few times, and agonizing symptoms to the point I was in pain and discomfort and couldn't focus on anything (I felt like my body was falling apart)... I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I'm currently on medication which I'll have to take for the rest of my life, and still suffer from symptoms of the disease and I'm currently being tested for thyroid antibodies to confirm I have the autoimmune disease "Hashimoto's Disease" (where your antibodies are attacking your thyroid gland, thinking it's an invader to the body).
This whole experience, being diagnosed, changed me physically, emotionally, mentally, and how I live and feel day to day. During the first month or so, I would be so drained, it would take me forever to get up out of bed, get myself going and keep myself going throughout the day without burning out, losing my breath, getting terrible headaches, and feeling completely drained. It was so horrible, it affected my life, school, work, youtube videos and blogging. I'd go on and on about this, but it kinda breaks my heart a little to talk about it. I'm still in shock and denial about the whole thing, your body is supposed to protect you and your organs, not attack them... I may make a video or blog post going further into this.
6 Months Smoke Free:
February 2015, I quit smoking. I was a smoker for almost 8 years. Yes, I did it. I didn't do it cold turkey, I used the vapor cigarette options to help me cut back slowly on cigarettes, then slowly off nicotine, and slowly to the point I didn't need anything, not even the vapor stick. I feel so proud of myself that I have gone half a year without a cigarette or cracking back into it. I know the struggle that others have gone through and are going through during the process of quitting; it's horrible and agonizing. I can definitely breathe better, my hair smells better, my clothes smell better, everything feels a lot better now that they are away from me. To anyone who is trying to quit, never give up, you will get through it and the end results are worth the agonizing process.
Taking a break from social media...
I guess I can also say, I kind took a small break not only from youtube and blogging but, from social media. I didn't update my twitter or instagram much in the past few months because I was so drained and I felt like I needed a break from it. But I'm back :)
Thank you to all of you who have stuck around my blog and beauty channel while I was gone. I love you and I am truly blessed to have each and every one of you!
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Hello beautifuls. It's been sooooooooo long since my last post. May was the toughest month of the semester; getting ready final exams, registering my classes, and surviving finals! Also, I was working a lot, had some personal and family issues (everything is ok). I'm so sorry I've been away for so long. Just keep in mind, if you want to keep up with me, you can always follow my social media pages; I update them frequently, especially twitter and facebook!
I'll be sharing the empty products for the month of May. You know the deal, talk about products I used up, give my opinion on it, and say if I would repurchase it or not. Let's get started!
Hair Care:
Dove Dry Shampoo:
This is by far one of the best dry shampoos I use. Doesn't give my hair that white cast, it makes my hair smell fresh, gives it volume and gets rid of excess oil, even after third day hair!
Tresemme #4 Extra Firm Control:
I love this hairspray, it's my go to and is always a repurchase. It's great for holding my hair when I put it up in or when I straighten it to hold it against the humidity!
I honestly thought I would never run out of this stuff. When I first bought it, I didn't like it and didn't think it was worth the hype or the expensive price ($13-$16 depending on where you buy it) but, after using it a few times, I started to love it. It held my makeup all day, even around the corners of my nose, which gets the oiliest on my oil slick of a face. Only thing I don't like about it; the smell. It has an fragrance like alcohol smell to it.
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper):
This liquid liner is my holy grail, top dog, go to, whatever you call that which you trust the most in makeup! This stuff goes on black, stays black, stays on all day through sweat, humidity, and doesn't fade or smear.
Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:
I love this stuff. It holds my brows in place all day through the humidity!
Skin Care (Face & Body):
Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask:
I'll admit, I was sketical at first about this. I've tried a few different masks that are for my skin type and they've never really worked well. I decided to give this one a try and I ended up really loving it. It made my skin feel a little more tighter, clean, and my skin felt like it was purified of any of junk in it!
Clarisonic Brush Head (Normal/Oily Skin):
I used to use the brush head for "Sensitive Skin", but I ended up getting off that brush head and going to this one since I do have oily skin. I'm so glad I switched to this brush head. This really helps control my possible break outs, controls my oil, and really helps clean my face every morning and night. I always get them in a double pack so I don't have to worry about buying the replacement heads for about six months.
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub:
I'm glad I found about this face scrub. I found it at Whole Foods and used it once or twice a week. I really have to say, it does work if you use it regularly. It made the pigmentation and acne scarring help fade away, my face felt clean, it helped with breakouts, brightened my face a bit, and it smells so earthy and wonderful!
Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Oh la la lavender):
All I can really say is.... it works for me better than regular deodorants!
Skintimate Shaving Cream (Silky Skin):
I don't know how I feel about this.... I know I said I would never go back to regular shaving cream, and I'm staying to that but, I ran out of my Giovonni shave cream and couldn't find it anywhere, so I tried this. It's ok.... doesn't leave my skin silky.
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LUSH D'Fluff Shaving Soap:
This stuff smells like candy. It feels so wonderful on my skin when I lather it on my legs for shaving. It's almost like shaving with a soft fluffy pillow. My skin feels comfortable and wonderful after shaving with this!
LUSH Dream Wash:
I really enjoyed using the little bit of this product! It's apparently made for eczema sufferers since this body wash doesn't create a lot of suds, which is known to irritate eczema. My skin liked this body wash. I do have pretty sensitive skin on my entire body so this really help to calm it down and not irritate it which some body washes tend to do with my skin. I'm thinking of getting the full size of this next time I'm at LUSH.
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Did you have any favorite empty products for the month of May?
I normally post about beauty related things, but today, I have to make this post. Ever since I saw this posted on the feed of my personal Facebook, it has devastated me.
I've been making beauty videos on YouTube since October 2014, have a year I suppose. I haven't gotten many hate on my channel or my blog posts. I've gotten a few dislikes and maybe a few comments about the sound my cameras lens makes when it focuses on me but none the less, it has not stopped me. I've come across so much hate on videos across YouTube ... "You're ugly.", "You're too fat for YouTube.", "I can't stand looking at your ugly face." ... this and that. Words that can hurt anyone. Words that would make me cry in an instant if I were to read them.
I was bullied my entire school life (from middle school to about junior year of high school) for being different; too tall, too skinny, too flat chested, too this or that. I cried so many times, I tried so much to fit in with the others and my measures never worked. My parents were my true heroes through my school years. They kept me strong against the comments made towards me. My hobbies and interests kept me from believing too much in the hurtful comments, I just went on being myself. Of course, this all stopped after high school. College, I haven't had any hateful comments. I turned out to be pretty gorgeous!
The purpose of this post, is mainly to give a prayer and spread the word about a recently fallen Beauty YouTuber, XxTayloralesanaxX. She is a sixteen year old who had a love for makeup. She was also a transgender. She had been bullied non stop on her videos, on her channel discussion section, and in her personal life for her life decision to change her gender and for being different. Even after she has passed, people are still leaving negative comments on the page; very sad!
Taylor committed suicide due to the overwhelming amount of hate being pointed towards her. Taylor was a happy, strong, and beautiful person, and people saw that and attacked that part of her. They tore her down... out of insecurity. They couldn't stand that she was happy with herself. Taylor was in so much pain from the comments made towards her, she took her own life at the age of sixteen on April 2nd.
People may not realize (or care for that matter) how powerful their words can be online. A simple comment on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or any social media, can be powerful enough to impact a persons life. In this case, it impacted someone greatly. Bullying online is as horrible as it is in life. It hurts people, deeply. No one deserves to be made fun of because they are different from you or society. They don't deserve to be humiliated in public. They don't deserve to be treated as an outcast. They definitely don't deserve to be forced to end their life over it. Bullying is wrong, no matter how it's done; verbal, physical, or emotional. Bullying must be stopped!
Please, keep Taylor in your prayers and help spread the awareness of bullying and verbal abuse. If you or someone you know is a victim of it (in school, work, etc), please don't let it go by!
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Taylor, I never met you or watched your videos... I'm deeply sorry for the pain you had to go through with this. The pain was so severe you had to take your own life. I know exactly how you felt when you were being bullied. Where ever your soul and spirit may be, please do not forget who you are; You are beautiful, strong, confident.
May the Lord watch over you. You are in his hands now, and you are in good hands. Rest In Peace.
I'm back with another review for you on Maybelline's newest palette "The Brights"
Maybelline has released two palette prior to this one; The Nudes and The Smokes (I picked up The Smokes awhile back and have yet to see it in stores since I picked it up. Same with this palette here. Perhaps they are limited edition?) I spotted this in a Target near my boyfriend's apartment and had to pick it up!
I was very disappointed in The Smokes when I tried it out. It didn't blend, the shadows were powdery, I had to keep digging my finger into the product to get color, and overall that palette was a disaster. The Nudes was only a better than The Smokes by a small amount.
The packaging is exactly the same as The Nudes and The Smokes. Same font, size, feel, weight, and the information on the back is the same (information about different looks, distribution information, expiration, etc.)
The palette comes with a nice variety of fun colors that can be used for Spring and Summer coming up. I was really hoping for the colors to be a little more on the actual bright side. These colors are very dark for being considered "bright" colors.
The palette also comes with a double ended sponge applicator.
First row of shades are more on the "bright" side. All of the shades in the top row have good pigmentation and blend nicely, except for the second pink shade. It doesn't come off the way it shows in the palette.
The second row kinda bothers me a little bit. They are very dark for being in a palette that is said to consist of bright colors. Perhaps to make bright smokey eye or some crazy neon look for a party. Either way, they are nice shades, good pigmentation and easy to work with.
Pros:
Inexpensive for the quality pay off (Paid around $12.00)
Good pigmentation
No offensive scents
Easy to apply and blend
Cons:
Hard to find the palette in stores
Possible limited edition
The pink champagne color in the top row doesn't swatch the same as in the palette
Palette contains a lot of dark shades for me a "bright" palette
Final Thoughts:
I'm very happy with this palette. I truly think Maybelline hit the target on this one. The last two weren't the best. The Nudes was a great palette, but something was missing for me. The Smokes was horrible for me. If you are able to find this palette, I definitely suggest picking it up!
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I also have a video on my YouTube channel reviewing this palette...
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If you're interested, I have a tutorial using this palette on my beauty channel!
Hello beautifuls! It's time to get back into my Eye & Makeup of the Day ... I seriously have missed doing it, but lately with classes ending, working a ton of hours, the holidays an life being a roller coaster I've been doing quick and simple looks to get me ready and out of the house! This means no false lashes, eye looks that take tons of blending, completely defined brows, and different colors, or colored lips! I simply haven't had time... just simple and quick!
Soooo, I decided to film about my "go to look lately" which has my complete eye look along with my complete face look, minus the brows. If you would like a separate video or posting on my face or brows, please let me know!
Wow... it's definitely been a loooooooong time since I've done a review through a blog posting or a video. I felt like I've been stressing myself out to keep up with Blogmas (which I haven't been keeping up with well due to working a lot) that I feel like I needed to do a regular post for you all. Sooooo, review time! -munches on popcorn-
This a holiday set that L.A. Colors released late Novemer into early December that I found and purchased at Kmart for around $6.99.
In the set there are six lip pencils ranging from light pink to ruby red. Unfortunately, they don't have names or numbers. You are able to see the colors of the lip pencils on the bottom and through the cap so you can storage them anyway you desire!
The twisting however, is a nightmare! The lip pencils are so loose in the package and if you tip them upside down, the actual lip product will fall out, eeek!
The sides of the lip pencils have their expiration and distribution information.
Swatches!
From left to right: Light Pink, Pink, Fuschia Pink, Mauve, Red, Ruby Red
They definitely swatched nicely on my wrist, while almost breaking on me. They are very delicate lip pencils so you would need light pressure with them. Swatching on my lips, not even close to the color on my wrist!
Pros:
Inexpensive
Color shade is visible
Nice packaging
Nice smell
Cons:
Not long lasting, they wear off in a matter of minutes
Product is very loose in packaging
If product is tipped upside down, the lip product falls out
Colors are not true to their swatches
Final Thoughts:
If you are able to find this, I'd say skip it and keep your $7-$8 and buy something else. I'm so afraid to use these for the fear of them breaking on me or falling apart, and that is a no for any lip product for me.
Wow... the days are counting down fast. I already posted a Stocking Stuffer guide for my Holiday 2014 Gift Guide which you can check out HERE if you'd like. But! I thought I'd throw in even more stocking stuffer ideas! I've rounded up some more small sized gifts that are perfect for stockings and don't need to be wrapped up!
These are perfect for any woman who uses a hot tool on a regular bases to straighten, curl, flip or blow dry their hair. These large mouth clips hold large amounts of hair sections in place so you can style the other sections.
These masks come in different types depending the on the needs of different skin types from oily, ance prone, dehydrated, dull to sensitive skin! All you do is put the fiber mask on, wait 15 to 20 minutes and you take it off. Great gift idea for a girls night in!
I have completely fallen in love with this mascara myself! It gives great volume and length to lashes. The brush head is large enough to fully coat all lashes, including the bottom lashes!
These little guy are just like their bigger version, the original beauty blender, except they are smaller for blending out concealer underneath the eyes, around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. They are always great for blending out liquid contouring.
We all love paint our finger nails, including myself, but the mess and mistakes I make are terrible, so I end up going to the salon or finding some other way to get my nails to look pretty. These are real nail polish strips that come in a huge variety of different colors, patterns, and designs. They are easily to apply, remove, and wear.
This small compact contour kit has three perfect shades for any skin tone to use for contouring the cheeks, nose, brow bone, and other places for desired high lighting and contouring. It comes with a angled fluffy brush and is the perfect size palette for traveling with or using everyday.
I know I'm not the only one who hates tangles in my hair in the morning or after I wash hair... it's annoying and down right painful trying to get them out! I discovered this tool a few months back and I believe every woman should have this in her life, especially if she has long hair or easily tangled hair. This brush gets tangles out in seconds with no pain or tearing hair and can used on dry or wet hair!
I know... $13 for an eyelash curler?! Believe me, I know it's a bit much, but I absolutely love this eyelash curler next to my trusty Sally Hanson ones. This gives amazing curved lashes that any woman would love to have. These eyelash curlers come in different colors and extra spare curler cushion replacements.
I hope I helped with some more stocking stuffer ideas for you all!
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Are you putting your stocking out this year for Christmas?
Hello beautifuls! Christmas will be here for you know it! Ever since I was little, one of the best things about Christmas morning was going through my stocking. I always loved the little gifts I got in my stocking, and I still do today. So, whether you have a mother, a sister, a friend, or a loved one who you know is a beauty lover, don't forget her stocking. These guys are small sized items that make perfect stuffing in a stocking!
This is a must have for women and men who wear perfume/cologne on a regular basis! I hate lugging around a giant perfume bottle for the fear of it breaking (especially when it was an expensive fragrance!) These little guys have a atomizer system where you take off the top of the fragrance bottle, squirt desired amount into travalo, and viola! Travel friendly fragrance!
These wipes are infused with Bite's signature super fruit flavor for removing all lip product off of your lips, leaving them hydrated, nourished, and smooth feeling.
All Nighter, De-Slick, and Chill. I personally love the All Nighter setting spray from Urban Decay. Anyone who applies makeup and wants it to look fresh all day and not melt off, this is a must have! It's perfect for any skin type as well!
I mentioned this in my Holday 2014 Gift Guide: Eyeshadow Junkies! post as one of the palettes that I recommended for eyeshadow junkies such as myself, and yes, I recommend it again as a stocking stuffer! Why? It's small, completely composed of neutral colors, travel and storage friendly, and it's great for anyone who has a busy day ahead them while getting ready in the morning!
There are a total of ten available colors in these melted lipsticks ranging from pale pink to berry shades. They are nothing like a lipstick! They are great pigmentation, easy to apply, long lasting, smell great, and moisturizing!
So, over the years growing up, me and my family have accumulated a lot of different and unique Christmas decorations, especially ornaments. We have a lot of the handmade decorations me and my brothers made when we were kids in school but, unfortunately over the years, they've aged and are put away somewhere safe to prevent further damage to them.
I do however, have ornaments!
Cute story with these guys! When my parents first got married, they didn't have a lot of money to spend on Christmas decorations, gifts, etc, so they made their own decorations. These have been in our family for so long, I don't even know how old they are, but they are precious and I put them on the tree every year. They have aged and the eyes have fallen off the santas but, they are so cute!
I made this in elementary school (Grade 1 through 6). They were made for my parents and I love them so much, they go on the tree every year.
These were made by my two older brothers before I was even born. They are little presents that we put into the Christmas tree. Of course, they are empty, but we like to hide them in the branches of the tree.
My oldest brother made this when he was little out of clay! I love this little tree!
I truly love handmade Christmas decorations over store bought ones, simply because they were made by someone with love and thought in them.
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Do you have any special handmade Christmas decorations?
Yay, Christmas movies! I absolutely loooove when they come on the television and Netflix around this time of year! I enjoy just about all Christmas related movies, but of course, listing all of them would make this post a year long, haha! So, I picked my top favorites that I watch every year because they mean a lot to me, always get me the spirit of Christmas, and they teach me lessons about Christmas.
- They give me more Christmas spirit
- They make me happy
- They teach us the true meaning of Christmas
- They teach me about the importance of family traditions
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Frost the Snowman
I grew up watching this every year around Christmas! I would sign along to the movie, laugh with the movie, and cry with the movie. It really shows how important a friendship is in life, especially during the holidays!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
I also grew up on this movie. It's such a cute movie with the play-dough like characters! Rudolph was always an outcast and misfit among the other reindeer, because his nose was different, it lit up! Very sad how the other reindeer were to him, but in the end, that nose came in great handy for Santa to get the presents to all the children before Christmas morning.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Charlie Brown series always makes me happy and puts a big smile on my face! Not only does Charlie over come several obstacles in this movies, but he teaches his friends in the movies and us about the importance of holidays and why we celebrate them together with friends and family!
Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon Version)
I rarely see this on television or Netflix, but I always read this book growing up. It's exactly like 2000 version, just in a more Dr. Seuss feeling!
Jingle All The Way
Hahahaha. I can't even right now. I get such a great laugh from this movie. It's a real cute movie and really shows how hard some parents work their butts off to get that one toy their child really wants, no matter what!
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Another great laugh! I always enjoyed the cartoon version, but when they came out with this version, I loved it even more. It really shows the crazyness of the holidays, how people can be, and the lessons that we can all learn during the holidays.
The Polar Express
A very cute movie! I watch this every year. Even though sneaking out of bed before Christmas morning is a bad thing when you're a kid and waiting for Santa to arrive, I'm sure we all did it a few times when we were young!
A Christmas Carol
There is alooooot to be learned while watching this movie! It's never a great idea to be grumpy or mean during the holidays, especially when it's around Christmas time. The man in this movie had a terrible experience with Christmas growing up, but through the movie, the Christmas Spirit helped him take a new and better view on Christmas. Sometimes, we just need the Christmas Spirit to help us find our way to the joys of Christmas time.
