Lipstick & Stockings

Changes

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

After six weeks in Hawaii, I have returned to the mainland. I’ve swapped the humid air and beautiful beaches for oven degree weather, traffic, and lots of smog. Don’t get me wrong, I love California, but after spending over a month in paradise it’s hard to come back to reality.

The blazing sun wasn’t the only thing that greeted me when I got back. Instead I’ve realized how much I have to do before graduation in less than 2 weeks. It wouldn’t be so bad if all I had to do was graduate, but instead I have a million papers to sign, I have to pay over $1,000 to take my boards and apply for a pharmacist license, I have student loans that will start to be due, I need to find a job, I have to get ready to host my entire family for a week…and to top it all off, I have to pack my entire house into a truck in a few weeks.

Several months ago, Sugar Daddy got the opportunity of a lifetime in Denver and we didn’t think twice about accepting the offer. We are certain that God is leading us to Colorado and He has great things in store for both of us.

So what does that mean? It means no more beautiful California sunshine. No more palm trees or warm weather. No more friends that I’ve known since college, no more familiarity. And sometimes I’m not so sure I can handle all of this change.

I’m receiving my doctorate degree in 11 days, I’m moving in 21 days, and I’m planning to take the hardest exam of my life in 90.

I just wish I could freeze 1 day.

Illamasqua: Zygomatic Cream Blush

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:41:04 -0700

Zygomatic has been on my wish list for quite some time now. I think Illamasqua makes the best cream blushes on the market, and I love their formulation. Every time Sephora has a VIB sale I always think “Hey! I need to pick up that one blush with the crazy name.”

Speaking of crazy names, do you even know what zygomatic means? It’s the scientific name of the cheekbone. I learned this in the Human Anatomy class I took in college (which we dissected a cadaver, but that’s a story for another day).

Anyway, this cream blush is unlike any other blush (cream or powder) that I own. The color is a muted pink beige that is actually really flattering on the skin. Unfortunately for me, the tan I picked up in Hawaii doesn’t allow this blush to show up as nice, but I know I’ll be getting tons of use from this color once I return to my normal pale self.

Believe the hype; Zygomatic is a beautiful cream blush in a very unique shade that warrants its place in any makeup junkie’s collection. And if you’re a biology nerd like me, you should just get it for the name.

Do you own any Illamasqua blushes? If so, which is your favorite?

Reunited with my collection and it feels so good. [mainly...

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:20:00 -0700

Reunited with my collection and it feels so good.

[mainly because I have choices again]

Sugar Daddy showed up to the airport with this in hand....

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:11:14 -0700

Sugar Daddy showed up to the airport with this in hand. 💐#reunitedafter6weeks #missedmyman #sweetesthusband (at Oasis Townhouses)

Last day in paradise. 😢 (at Kailua Beach Park)

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:27:22 -0700

Last day in paradise.
😢 (at Kailua Beach Park)

Topless & Barefoot by #Essie (at Kalama Beach Park)

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:11 -0700

Topless & Barefoot by #Essie (at Kalama Beach Park)

Sunset Cruise ⛵🌅 (at Kewalo Basin)

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:58:23 -0700

Sunset Cruise ⛵🌅 (at Kewalo Basin)

Today was my last day of pharmacy school. Guess how I’m...

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:43:57 -0700

Today was my last day of pharmacy school. Guess how I’m ending it? With a sunset cruise on the beautiful Hawaiian waters. #itsfinallyover #pharmacist #thankyoujesus (at CarePlus CVS)

#currently (at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park)

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:22:19 -0700

#currently (at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park)

Nails of the week: Silken Cord by #Essie

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:52:50 -0700

Nails of the week: Silken Cord by #Essie

Oh, hi ocean.

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:55 -0700

Oh, hi ocean.

Currently loving Buxom’s new lipstick in Swinger....

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:08:48 -0700

Currently loving Buxom’s new lipstick in Swinger. 💄💋#nofilter

Dinner is served. #acaibowl #nofilter (at Lanikai Juice)

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:40:45 -0700

Dinner is served. #acaibowl #nofilter (at Lanikai Juice)

My most favorite hike. (at Makapu‘u Lighthouse)

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:07:04 -0700

My most favorite hike. (at Makapu‘u Lighthouse)

#nofilter #paradise (at Hālona Blowhole Lookout)

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:56:36 -0700

#nofilter #paradise (at Hālona Blowhole Lookout)

How I’m spending 5 de Mayo #kayaking #privateisland...

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:25:58 -0700

How I’m spending 5 de Mayo #kayaking #privateisland #hawaii (at Flat Island)

Got Lei’d! 🌸🌼🌺 (at Ali’i Luau)

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:15:08 -0700

Got Lei’d! 🌸🌼🌺 (at Ali’i Luau)

My first luau. 🌴🍹🍴🍧 (at Ali’i Luau)

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:09:13 -0700

My first luau. 🌴🍹🍴🍧 (at Ali’i Luau)

Waterfall. #hawaii #polynesianculturecenter #bestdayever

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:02:42 -0700

Waterfall. #hawaii #polynesianculturecenter #bestdayever

Canoe ride. (at Polynesian Culture Center)

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:21:30 -0700

Canoe ride. (at Polynesian Culture Center)