April 2012
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Manicure March: I Need a Refresh-Mint + Giveaway!...
I chose to end Manicure March on a bright note. This polish is a beautiful mint color. It’s almost a robin’s egg blue. It reminds me of the blue jewelry boxes by Tiffany & Co that everyone adores.
As a thank you for letting me share my March Manicures with you, I’m giving away two of my most favorite polishes this month. Both happen to be by my beloved Wet N Wild:
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March 2012
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Happy Birthday Daddy
You’re the most God-fearing, humble, and loving man I have ever met.
Te quiero muchó.
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screaminglily asked: Nice website! :) I was wondering... do you have any favorite mascaras? waterproof? I find that most mascaras (even the waterproof ones) tend to give me raccoon eyes after a whole day in the beach or pool!
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Manicure March: Through the Grapevine
A beautiful opaque fuschia with purple undertones. This was only one coat. One!
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rennsnest asked: congrats on your business!! you totally will rock it!! SO EXCITING!!! :) I love your makeup and style! Air Hugs!
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Manicure March: Essie's Meet Me At Sunset
Tangerine is Pantone’s color of the year. This is a vibrant deep orange perfect for Spring!
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The LA Makeup Show
This past weekend I attended the LA Makeup Show for the first time. My BFF and I had been looking forward to the show for months. Since this was a pro only event, all of the vendors offered amazing discounts on their products.
I had a blast nudging my way through the crowds, swatching until my fingers couldn’t take it anymore, and waiting in super long lines. Although the amount of...
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Manicure March: Da Bush by Essie
A unique soft green/grey shade. Very odd, but still very pretty.
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makeupby-s-deactivated20120415 asked: Hi Friend! I just wanted to congratulate you on your new website and your business cards! I wish you the best of luck! :) xxx
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Binge Studying
In our psychiatry course last quarter, we learned about eating disorders including binge eating. People with that disorder eat because they feel guilty or depressed. They eat so much to the point they make themselves sick. Afterwards they feel guilty for what they have done so the purge the food, and in doing so feel even more depressed. Depression and anxiety leads to more binge eating and thus...
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MAC Shop Cook Collection for Spring 2012
Swatches from L to R: Runway Red Satin Lipstick, Watch Me Simmer Amplified Lipstick, Florida Cream Blush, and Restores Dazzle Cream Blush.
*I bought the Florida cream blush because of its name. Not only is it named after my favorite state, but also because my name is Flor. Don’t judge.
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Anonymous asked: Related to the bareMinerals questions...what is your opinion on their products?
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Manicure March: British Racing Green by Butter...
Basically the smoothest and richest green in the entire world.
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Anonymous asked: What is your favorite foundation primer? I just recently purchased "Prime Time-Oil Control" - bareMinerals.
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Anonymous asked: I saw your recommendations for lightweight moisturizers, was just wondering, do you use the same moisturizer day and night or do you switch it up, or alternate between a few? Thanks!
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February Faves:
I spent the majority of this month experimenting with skin care products rather than with makeup. Here’s what I really enjoyed this month:
The Balm’s Dandelion Skin Brightner ($38): This little guy is my secret to a brighter face. It doubles as a moisturizer and a primer for me. The moisturizer contains illuminating reflective particles in a beautiful yet subtle champagne hue....
