OOTD 2

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Today was a long day at school. Nothing really exciting happened, but it wasn't terrible. Decided to wear my 'short' hair, and got quite the reaction, ranging from shock to compliments.

I found a makeup routine for those days where I don't want to wear much at all. Looks a bit more natural.

Beanie: Forever 21

Tank: Old Navy

Sweater: Rue 21

Jeans: Aeropostale

Boots: Kohl's

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HOTD

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I tried a new technique I read about in a magazine, to get myself faux-bangs. My hair's not long enough for them to make much, but I love how they look short!

Excited about donating my hair in the future, might even go a bunch shorter. 

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Wet n Wild - Sugar Plum Fairy

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Wet n Wild - Sugar Plum Fairy

Without flash:

With Flash:

One of my favourites. I love this lipstick more than Cherry Bomb, and even Chaos. Cheap, pigmented, and fabulous.

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Time With Sarah

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Yesterday I was able to go out with my sister for some no-school shopping. It was nice, we went to the mall, then to Steak n Shake, and then went to a few other places. We weren't at each others throats, and we got along well. It was very pleasant. :)

I snagged this jumper for 6 dollars at Rue 21. It's warm, it's baggy, and it covers up my hands to keep me warmer. It's also so so soft. (True colour in the bottom photo.)

I did however spoil myself... a lot. I got a few movies and CD's (V-Stock and Slackers) Including House of Wax, Cry_Wolf, The Heathers, Mindless Self Indulgence: On It, and a few obscure CD's from the 50 cent bin. And...:

I went to Sephora! I go, but almost never buy since I'm content with drugstore brands... but I couldn't pass this up:

Crystal nail file! I was going to keep using the regular ones I get from the Dollar Store...but I use them once and have to throw them away. I used it once yesterday, and it still looks like I haven't even touched it. I'm glad it comes with a little case to store it in, because if it falls, it will break.

I also got this earring cuff from The Icing. I'm not wild about the pink chain, but I like how it sits on my ear and how it looks.

FOTD:

Went more natural. Just foundation, coloured in my eyebrows, mascara, and a small amount of eyeliner.

OOTD:

Top: MCR T-Shirt

Pants: Gift from Ani

Shoes: Payless

I looked great, but dressed like a bum. 

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First Week of School

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School started last week on the 14. I was expecting it to be a lot harder to get back into the groove, but I only have classes three days a week, so it makes things a lot easier I suppose. I like them too, and I'm very pleased to be back in a Photography class again.... Though I'm no longer in a class with all of my friends, they stop by when they can (open classroom) and it's refreshing to see their faces, and to see them happy to see me too!

OOTD:

 

Tank: Old Navy

Blazer: Rue 21

Jeans: Rue 21

Boots: Thifted

NOTD:

I used Sally Hansen - Night Fright, with a coat of Hard Candy - Matte-ly In Love.

After the first day I didn't dress up nearly as nice, though hopefully I can find a spot between comfort and fashionable and settle there.

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Funky Fingers - Mood Ring

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Funky Fingers - Mood Ring

I bought this polish, because in the bottle it looked blue with gold shimmer. It's a duochrome polish where it's blue, and then it flashes to a pale yellow green.

It takes three or four coats to be opaque, but the colour pay off is worth it.

I loved it in the bottle, but hated it on my nails. It washed me out too much, and on other occasions made me look like my hands were red. It didn't suit me at all unfortunately because it's a gorgeous polish.

A bit of an awful quality photo to show off the shimmer.

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Cherry Bomb - Wet n Wild Swatches

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Wet n Wild - Cherry Bomb

Without Flash:

 

With Flash:

 

I actually would be reaching for this, rather than black. It's a blood-red colour, great for fall and winter, but it's a great replacement for black lipstick.

This lipstick does bleed, so a lip liner is necessary, and it stains skin too. For two dollars, I can easily overlook the cons of this lipstick. It's cheap, and pigmented. 

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NYX - Chaos

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I have been wearing this lipstick since I bought it over the past months. I have trouble finding a red lipstick that suits me, because I'm so pale, and a lot of them really washes me out, and does not compliment me at all. So far, this one is my favourite.

Without flash:

 With flash:

Chaos is a cool red, that doesn't look bad against my pasty skin.

Pros:

• Cheap ($4)
• Can be ordered online, or bought wherever NYX products are available
• Suits pale skin 
• Smooth and soft
• Doesn't dry out lips

Cons:

• Stains
• Smears if you don't line your lips
• If your lips are chapped, it'll enhance that

Overall: 5/5

I love this red! It's smooth, applies well, lasts a while, and looks great.

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Funky Fingers - Riot

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First set of swatches for my new purchases. I need to find a better way to take photos of my nails...

Funky Fingers in Riot

 

The polish is a bright, cool, neon violet colour. It takes two coats to be opaque, and dries to a rubber finish.

 

In flash lighting, it appears to be warmer, but indoors, it can appear to be more blue-violet.

I think it's a lot like Checkin' into Rehab by Spoiled, except for the flakies and the formula.

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December's Top 5

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December's Top 5

1. Clean & Clear: Advantage -  I have to keep my face moisturized in the winter (especially since I get dry flaky skin if I don't!), and this year I have been breaking out because of stress... So I picked up this. It helps with acne, and keeps my face moisturized and soft. I put it on at least 2 a day.
2. Bath and Body Works HandiBac Anti Bacterial Lotion (Fresh Market Apple) - A antibacterial product, that gets rid of bacteria AND moisturizes since it's a lotion. It's a fantastic product, and works very well.
3. Bio Straight and Sleek - A smoothing lotion to help with my frizz in the winter. Has a citrus scent and keeps hair looking smooth and silky. Bought from Bath and Body works years ago.
4. Hello Kitty Lip Balm (Strawberry) - Got a pack of these from Ani, and I reach for them a lot since I bite my  lips often. It's a little goopy and feels like Vaseline, but they smell good, taste good, and really hydrate my lips. She got them from Target.
5. DG Body Revive Eye Serum - I got this from a classmate, and WOW. Why haven't I tried eye creams before? It says serum, but it's a creamy texture, and moisturizes around my eyes. It doesn't hurt like when I accidentally get my Clean & Clear moisturizers in my eyes. I'll have to look around for another one.

Keep hydrated and moisturized!

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First post of 2013~

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I hope you all had wonderful New Years so far, and wonderful Holidays too! 

My break has been so exhausting, but it was nice to be able to see my family and spend a good amount of time with them!

Speaking of family, today my sister and I went out to lunch with my grandmum, and then did some running afterwards together.

We went to the mall where I picked up a few things (Including Friday the 13th with Jared Padalecki yes!), and then we went off to Sally's, and then to another shopping center.

Went to Five Below, though the first time I went, I wasn't too enthused, but I made up my mind to try it again, since I found so many good things about Funky Fingers. I chose these three:

Riot, Mood Ring, and Wild Child.

Though Riot looks a lot more like this:

 

Then I was able to go to Ulta too! I haven't been to that Ulta yet, so I was excited to be able to look, that aside, I needed new foundation, and they were having a sale.

 

Ulta Nail polish in Love Fern.

 

Revlon Colorstay Whipped and Liquid foundations in Ivory.

 

NYX HD Eyeshadow Base, and Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk.

I'm so giddy, I have so many reviews and swatches to make this year, and I better get to work! 

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