Sunday- Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nottingham Nude
Monday- Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nottingham Nude
Tuesday- Mac Saigon Summer
Wednesday- Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss 14, Mac Snob
Thursday- Nyx lipstick butter in Taffy, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss 12
Friday- Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss 12
Saturday- Mac Heroine
I've been meaning to purchase a contour and highlight palette since contouring is all the rage. I have been using bronzers and really light concealers; they did the trick alright, but I needed a palette in my life.
I've had my eye on a few from well known brands, but I'm on a budget. Lately I've been buying things from wish.com. For someone on a budget, having the convenience of buying unnecessary things on the cheap isn't such a bright idea. I can go on a complete bender on their app with just a few taps. They have contour palettes from a range of prices. So at $3 I have nothing to lose.
This is a 15-color contour and highlight palette that comes in a range of colors that can be used to match just about any skin tone and manipulate the harshness or subtlety of your countour.
My name is Kim and I'm addicted to lipstick.
And I've decided to show off my continuously growing collection/hoard. My favorites will be pretty obvious. When one is welcomed to my inner circle and I love it, I tend to wear it quite often.
This week's showcase:
Sunday: Nyx Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose (day); Nyx Doll (evening)
Monday: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 107
Tuesday: Wet n Wild in Think Pink
Wednesday: Nyx Pink Lyric
Thursday: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 14
Friday: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 14
Saturday: Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 107
I try to wash my brushes once a week. But sometimes I can't be bothered. Brush bath day forces me to use my less favorite brushes. This past week I used my favorite set, Real Techniques. Everyone I know rants and raves about how awesome they are. Long story short, they are as awesome as everyone says! My new favorite is the retractable kabuki. I love using it with my finishing powder. This probably isn't a plus, but I find myself playing with it; I really hope I don't ruin it, but knowing me I will.
When I take my dogs out at night I find myself staring up at the night sky. At the stars and airplanes. I wonder where the airplanes are going. I wonder if any are on their way to London. Take me to London. I want to go back. Take me away from this cesspool and the monotonous series of insignificant events I call my life. Tonight there was a large, glittering star. Hanging up there "like a diamond in the sky". In an instant childhood rhymes and songs resurfaced. A little moment of nostalgia. And I made a wish. I may be jaded and pessimistic about the world, but I still have a particle of hope and wonder that still allows me to make wishes and believe that good does exist in the world. I wonder if he sees my star too. I wonder if he makes wishes. I wonder what he wished for. I can't tell you what I wish for; they say if you tell it won't come true; I don't wish and tell. I stood there thinking that under the same sky my star shines for us as he gets up to begin his Monday and I crawl into my uncomfortable bed to end my Sunday.
Ghost Adventures is now on Netflix. For once I'm not working late on a Sunday evening. So I'm spending my evening on the sofa with my four-legged fur baby. He's protecting me from Ghost Adventures.
I hope I don't get nightmares. Rocky will protect me.
😁👻😱
After making fun of other tourists in London for having selfie sticks, I finally decided to invest in one. It took me a while to get the hang of it. When I first used it the shutter button zoomed in instead of snapping a picture, but after messing around with my camera settings I got the shutter button to do what it's supposed to. Now I've got to get the hang of taking selfies without moving my arm when I press the shutter button.
After nearly a year, I decided it was time to cut my hair. I didn't realize how long it got until the last time I was bothered to straighten it.
It's time for me to start over and I'm starting with my hair.
I've calmed down with my makeup benders lately. I've managed to stay away from Ulta and other shops that offer my drugs of choice. Last Wednesday I attended a makeup workshop. It was a nice refresher especially for some techniques I've become rusty on; and I also learned some new things that I have decided to try.
Nyx Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer in CJ05 Medium
The workshop demonstrated contouring which is something I do on a daily basis. I have seen it done with cremes as well a powder products. I had only used power products for a contour. The instructor used a creme. I noticed that the creme products blended more easily and gave a more natural finish. I was in search of something inexpensive in a creme product. I decided to try Nyx Above & Beyond Concealer in medium. So far I like it. It's not as dark as I'd like for a contour but it's nice for when I want to go for something less harsh.
Nyx Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer in CJ10 Yellow
I've been meaning to try this product for some time. It's great for covering up spots and blemishes.
Nyx Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose
This was completely unnecessary. But I can't have enough lipsticks. A lovely rosy pink. Great for everyday use.
Elf High Definition Powder
The instructor ranted and raved about finishing powder. I decided to give the Elf finishing powder since it is within my budget. I was reluctant to try it; I've heard mixed reviews. Many reviewers said that this product left a white, cakey finish. I love love love this product. I've noticed that since I started using this product that my face isn't as oily. I can get through a work day without looking sweaty and no need for a touch up on my breaks! This is definitely my new go to!
Real Techniques Retractable Kabuki Brush
I got this to use with the finishing powder. I love it.
Real Techniques Beauty Blender
I've finally jumped on the beauty blender bandwagon. I didn't intend to get this but Ulta had RT products BOGO half off. So why not? I like this for blending my contour and highlight.
Maybelline Brow Drama
I haven't used this yet. I've heard great things. Trying to use up some of my brow pencils. I'll keep you posted.
This happens a lot. I see a project, whether it be on TV or YouTube and decide I want to give it a try.
This time I saw some diy room decor ideas. The vlogger made everything look so easy with a cute end product.
I tired to make her trinket bowls and animal mason jars. The bowls were an epic fail. I really didn't want to buy any more paint so at first I tried to paint basic, glazed cereal bowls with acrylic paint, not considering the fact that acrylic paint won't stick to the glazed surface. So I tired again with spray paint. It worked but I sorta messed up. Some bits came out thicker than others, and when I peeled off the tape the paint came off with it. 👏
The mason jar actually came out cute. I will try to do a few more. Will post the finished product later.
Can't win 'em all.
https://youtu.be/225Aw8Lcg0M
Above is the link for the video that inspired my last DIY attempts. She has some really cute ideas. Give them a try! 👍
I've always wanted to have a fashion/ beauty blog. But that's not exactly me. I follow such girls on various social media platforms and envy from them from afar. They style perfect outfits and their makeup perfectly applied. I can't call myself a style guru. My biggest fashion decision on a daily basis is which $5 Old Navy tee will I put on today. And although I love makeup, I can't seem to get my eyeliner "on pointe". I love fashion and beauty, but I like to put my own spin on things. What I've learned over the years is just be yourself. There will be people who don't like what that means, but they are all idiots and can go kick rocks.
Spent like an hour thinking of a blog name. Now I don't know what to post. Life is hard. Kidding. If your biggest problem is deciding a blog name, then I'm guessing you have a pretty sweet life.
Not really sure why I've finally started a blog. I know one will read it. I'm not one of those people who can captivate an audience. When I say things, I often have to say things a few times before someone hears, and even then I'll often still go unheard, wondering if I'm invisible.
It doesn't matter if anyone ever reads my posts, I just want a forum where I can express myself.
Thank you.
