I LOVE Trader Joes in WeHo

I'm so happy that it's my regular store that I go to every week so the staff knows me.  I was in their shopping tonight for lunch/dinner salad fixings when one of the staff told me that I hadn't closed out bill the last time I was shopping.  So I said I'd check in with the manager on the way out.  I spoke with the manager and it turns out I had been over charged by $40 so they credited my account! 

Lucky day for me that the staff is honest and will fix mistakes!!!!

Fashionista Color Presso on lips

Another day another dollar in pursuit of 'beauty'.  Today is a Monday and I have again tried a mix of new and old makeup for a new look.  Today I started with the L'Oreal HiP Teal Kohl Eyeliner that I used to line the top and bottom of my eyes.  I decided to try the L'Oreal HiP Bright Shadow Duo in Flashy (318).  I put the light golden yellow cream color on my lid and the green color on my crease up to my eyebrow.  I wanted my eyebrows to be a little dramatic so took Sephora Black Eyeshadow and filled them in a little.  To really make my eyes stand out I finished with Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black (01) that really makes them look thick and long!

Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Zealous

I wanted a rosy affect on my cheeks so used my bronze Aveda Cheek Creme in Uruku (bronzey reddish brown -- almost like rich earth/clay) on my cheekbones and than Sephora Body Paint (810) on the apple of my cheeks.  The Body Paint has a pearly gold iridescence that really makes my skin glow.  

I like my lips to be shiny but not too colorful so brought to L'Oreal Lip Colors to try out.  The first picture is with the L'Oreal HiP Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Zealous (260) it's almost a reddish peach. I than tried out my new L'Oreal HiP Color Presso in Fashonista (380) that is a very shiny pearly red (looks GREAT on me).  This one got a reaction from TWO guys.  Both said 'hi' and flirted with me.  So will be wearing more brighter colors from now on!  I think the combination of a great smile and bright lips is very appealing to the fellas!

I have photos of me with both lip colors so which one do you like best???

As you can see my hair is growing like a weed but is at that weird length where it's just ... well 'sproinging' in every direction!  But I like the twists, coils and curls.  They make me look AND feel unique!

As you can see I'm keeping up with my goal of getting in shape/being pretty

 

I like to wear a mix of various makup lines that have enough pigment to look good on dark medium brown complexioned WOC (Women Of Color).  I'm wearing Makeup Forever on my cheeks (Aqua Cream #8), Aveda Uruku blush, L'Oreal HiP Cream Eyeliner (Eggplant #960); Concentrated Shadow Duo (Cheeky #508) & Color Presso (Stylish #880) with Lancome Mascara (Black). I have the eggplant eyeliner on my lower & top eyes, I used the Cheeky eyeshadow with the rose color on my lids and the darker color on the crease of my eye and as blush the Aveda is on my cheekbones & the Make Up Forever Red on the apple of my cheeks.  The lipgloss is clear with a hint of color so it will made my eyes stand out. 

My hair is looking great! I got my curls with a deep conditioning rinse #Pantene and than #SheaButter Products (deep conditioner, hair milk & conditioner) with #KinkyCurly Hair Gel -- #naturalhair

Have you had one of those years???

Where you are trying to force yourself to truly 'see' yourself.  It's not you it's me ...

I'm trying to feel good about myself.  To accept myself imperfect as I maybe and to stop comparing myself to other people since I always come up short.

2010 was such a hard year with my grandparent's dieing months apart, my trying to pay off the credit card debts my parent's charged in my name and just keeping my head above water.

My goals for the year is to keep working out so that I can be healthy, to try and meet a great guy, pay off my personal debts and my parent's debt in my name.

L'oreal HIP Makeup

I was recently at CVS and noticed that L'Oreal HIP Makeup Line had some of the items are clearance with 75% off!

I purchased all the makeup but not the jelly lipgloss couldn't find it anywhere (boo!).  Will post photos of me with my new makeup over the next few months.  I'm going to try to upload video tutorial of my application style. 

2011 State of the Union Address

I just finished watching the President's address to our nation and I was impressed. I loved that he is talking about reinvesting in our nation, new industries and education. President Obama is correct that the old way is gone forever. Being able to get a good factory job as a high school dropout or graduate. We need to invest in modernizing out school system as well as how we educate our teachers.

I noticed the that Republican Boehner didn't look pleased with all of the points that President Obama made. I think a bit of sour grapes since President Obama hit on all the high points they wanted to score on but he stole their thunder.

I just read this article in O Mag (2/11) and it got me thinking about my life, 2011, choices, where I want to go from here ..

1. What do I want to do for the rest of my life
2. Is it me (personality, looks, behavior, etc) am I the problem that is keeping me from marriage/long term relationship/love
3. Should I move out of LA so I can afford to live (buy a home, emergency account, travel, retirement savings, etc)
   
4. Am I as quirky/weird as some of my co-workers/friends think

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Martha-Becks-20-Questions-That-Could-Change-Your-Life_1