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Sunday, September 15, 2013

My Everyday Makeup Basket & Swatches for September 2013: LIP PRODUCTS!

I decided on one lipbalm, one lipliner, and one lipstick for this month. The lipliner almost acted like a lipstick and the lipstick was almost like a lipgloss, because it's so glossy and shiny. 
YSL Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick "28", Jordana Easyliner in "Baby Berry", eos lipbalm in "Summer Fruit"

Swatches: On the left is the YSL Lipstick, on the right is the Jordana Lip Liner.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

My Everyday Makeup Basket & Swatches for September 2013: FACE PRODUCTS!

I decided to include my elf tinted moisturizer to use it up, and because it's a little dark, it's the perfect time to do so! My Covergirl foundation is a god-send! Shocking because the last Covergirl foundation I used (Clean foundation for normal skin) was absolutely horrendous! I keep this new one with me at all times, plus it has SPF! My Some Kinda Gorgeous by Benefit is another product I'm trying to use up. It's also a tad bit dark so summer is basically the only time I get use out of it. Hard Candy Glamoflauge is amazing at highlighting under my eyes. A little bit goes such a long way... I don't know if I'll ever use this guy up! Lastly, I'm trying to get more use out of my Rimmel "Stay Matte" powder. I usually don't remember to powder, and I only really need to in August, September, October, April, and May (for school). During the other months, it's not hot so my makeup doesn't slide off my face. Enjoy the pictures below! :)


All of the face products!

Swatches of the "foundations". Tinted moisturizer on the left, Covergirl foundation on right

Swatches, blended out.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Organizing My Makeup!

The "before": Everyday makeup basket! 

The "after": More organized?

Now onto my 1st drawer.. It's a doozy.

Decided to take outall of the products and completely reorganize from scratch.

I put face products all in one area, lip products in one area, and then random eye stuff.

Finished! 100000% cleaner looking! 

My eyeshadow/cheek product drawer post-organization.


My finished palette drawer! Tried to place my lesser used palettes on top so that I get more use out of them! 

Saturday, August 31, 2013

NOTD: Blurple Sparkles!

I love me my blurples (blue/purples). For this manicure, I used one coat of OPI's "Blue My Mind" since it's so opaque. Then I topped it off with a coat of a glitter nail polish from Hot Topic (I know... random right?!). The glitter polish is duo-chrome and shifts from a royal blue to a deep purple.







Thursday, August 29, 2013

UPDATE POST & WHY I HAVEN'T BEEN POSTING!

Hey guys. So I don't normally do these kind of posts, but I thought I owed you an explanation. For almost two weeks now, I haven't blogged. I know... unacceptable. But, in my defense, I am just beginning a new school year and I've been bogged down with school and extracurriculars. I also have noticed an increased in my blog followers, so I'd like to extend a HUGE thank you to my new readers. I'd also like to take this opportunity to ask you to subscribe to my youtube channel: youtube.com/cassidymichellex3

My youtube channel is actually my main focus, and this blog is sort of an extension of my channel. Anyway, I have more beauty posts coming, but I felt like I needed to quickly get this up to tell you guys that I'm not deserting you! I'm just busy! I'm working on creating a better schedule and setting aside some time to organize things for my youtube channel and blog.

Hope you understand! :)


Thursday, August 15, 2013

Exercise Without a Gym Membership! (All About YOU August #3!)

This blog post is dedicated to ways of getting physical activity and workouts without a gym membership. Some things may cost some money, but definitely not any outrageous prices. You can pick and choose what you invest your money into.

1. Blogilates: blogilates.com | youtube.com/blogilates

Cassey Ho is a trainer who makes youtube video workouts. You can do these in the privacy of your own home, and don't need much equipment. She offers alternatives to certain equipment. She often uses a yoga mat, which I would highly recommend if you have wood floors. If you have carpet, I think you'll be okay. Every month, Cassey comes out with a new workout calendar designed to improve your fitness. She combines about 5 videos to get you a complete 1 hour workout. Her videos are NOT easy by any means, but sporadically she uploads easier ones. You just have to find them! (P.S. She also has a beginners calendar you can use)

2. Play sports at the park!
Many parks have tennis courts, baseball fields, and soccer fields for the public to utilize. Some even have a volleyball court or two! Just getting out with family or friends to play a couple of games will burn some calories and bring people closer!

3. Go swimming!
If you have a pool, this is easy. If you don't, visit a community pool! Swimming burns a ton of calories without you even realizing it! Plus, most people get in there for hours, maximizing calorie burn.

4. Go for a run!
Go around your neighborhood or find a trail. Many parks also have running trails, too. If you live in a place with lots of hills, run the incline so you burn more calories! The Nike+ app really helps with this.

5. Workout videos!
They're pretty cheap, and offer a wide variety. They're designed to burn calories quickly and cater to people with a short amount of free time.


Monday, August 12, 2013

Mani Monday! Purple/Grey Chevron Inspired Nails


Sorry I only took one photo- don't know what I was thinking! As you can see near the cuticles, the white I used isn't the greatest quality, but it's the only white I own (it's a Konad polish I got with a nail stamping kit). I did two coats of that to get rid of the streakiness. Then, I used Essie's "Chinchilly" and painted diagonally across the end of my nail and did the same on the other side to make that Chevron look. Once I let that dry, I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear "Lacey Lilac" and used the same method, making sure to leave some of the "Chinchilly" polish visible. 

If I "master" this nail art, I may do a tutorial on it on my youtube channel, youtube.com/cassidymichellex3