L'oreal Hip Duo Collection and Swatches

So far I have a mixture of both the matte(not really that matte) and shimmery shadows

L'oreal Hip Concentrated Eyeshadow duos

Pigmentation is amazing except for the white/cream color that came with "flash", you can barely see it in my swatches, but overall this eyeshadow duos are cheaper than mac eye shadows. They are available at most drugstores (U.S./ Canada)
Sometimes, It could be a hit or miss on each duos, like one eyeshadow can be more pigmented than the other. I recommend using a primer or a base under these shadows. The packaging is ok at best. You can also depot these eye shadows and create your own palette.
My personal favorite, is Dynamic, Charisma, and cheeky. I have tutorial inspired by Miley Cyrus' Video "can't be tamed" where I used the Dynamic duo. Its on my Youtube channel. The Price depends where you get it, usually Walmart carries them, and its always cheaper than all the drugstores, but CVS/Walgreens will usually have a sale, as well as Ulta. Price ranges from $6-$8. If there's a sale, these babies can even be as cheap as $2.50. So don't forget to try them out. =)



 

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I found my Marshal &hearts

This might be a weird post to have in my blog. Although I started this blog as an online diary for the world to read. So here you go.

So I have been in a serious relationship for about 4.5 years now. The guy I have been with is my daughter's father and we live together. He is my first serious boyfriend and hopefully husband LOL
We're not getting married yet, but that is another step for our relationship to take. I was fortunate enough to have had a glimpse of my boyfriend's past, and the past was not great. I was his first  real relationship that lasted for more than six months. Every one's turnaround period was two weeks, or the longest was 6 months. He told me that they hardly ever saw each other, so if you would count the number of days in the six month period. Its still about two weeks.

I always doubted myself.I always think I'm not pretty enough, or I'm not as cool as the other or in this case the "former" girls. To me they we're pretty. At one point in our relationship, I did question myself. Is this even worth it? Am I really here? whats wrong with them? Why aren't they here anymore? Is something wrong with them? or is there something wrong with me? All these insecurities needed to go away, because it was affecting my relationship with him. As any girlfriend out there knows this, is that, in the back of our minds, we always think someone is after our man. Am I right ladies? There is not a single relationship out there that is perfect. Mine is not. To others, this post might not make sense, but to some, I know it does.

So if you're like me who had doubts and insecurities, Just think about the fact that you are the one that remains. The others are just a mere ghost from the past. You have to tell yourself that you're the one that lasted, and why? Because you're the one. Trust is the key, honesty comes in second. If you trust that person enough, his honesty will come out just like that *snaps fingers*

Men..oh what can I say. You guys are amazing. Girls, you might not notice this, but not every single guy out there is a douche bag. A lot of them are actually a "MARSHALL". Marshal is a fictional character from "How I met your Mother" played by actor Jason Segel(Forgetting Sarah Marshal guy).
Marshall is the guy who knows what a hot girl looks like, but would he hit on her? NO!
Marshall is the guy whom you'd ask if that girl's rack is awesome and he'd agree without any hesitation (He wont be afraid to what your reaction is gonna be)
Marshall is the guy who knows how to surprise his girlfriend/wife who is impossible to surprise.

Marshall is a big teddy bear, whom at the end of the night, you want to stay with.
Marshall is not gay, nor a big pussy. He's just man enough to be in touch with his emotions.
Marshall is the guy who would high five you whenever you have an awesome dump!

As to end this post. I am not quite sure now where I was trying to go. Maybe all I can say is that, the guy you are with might be the good guy after all, his pasts is shadowing over it. You might need to take some layers off of him, and let him that good guy out. So...go find yourself your "MARSHALL"

Ellie and Carl
from the movie "UP"

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Review: MAC FALSE LASHES MASCARA

Review: MAC FALSE LASHES MASCARA

"Fashionably false in look, but honestly real, this mascara's key benefits of volume and curl are matched by a dramatic end look. The unique edge: the ultra-thickening formula in combo with the plush-'em-up action of its unique double-lush brush."

Price: $18.00 (U.S.) available at any MAC counter, Store, Nordstrom and www.maccosmetics.com

-For a higher end mascara, this is actually worth a try because if you compare it to other higher end like Lancome, Estee Lauder, the MAC mascara is cheaper.

To be honest with you, I really think there is not single mascara out there that  can give you the "false lashes" effect, but there are a lot that claims they can.This new MAC mascara also came out with the MAC and Marcel Wanders collection. Same packaging but the details are different. The Mascara from the permanent line has the name "False Lashes" on it, while the MAC and Marcel mascara, has the collection name on it.

As you can probably tell in the video,, my lashes are naturally straight and very short. That is also one of the reasons why I am always on the hunt for the best mascara. Who isn't? I suggest two coats, for each eye. Three coats can make it a little two much. Warning spider legs!

My Lashes are definitely different with this mascara! It is so long and still looking natural. =)

Its very lightweight. I tried to curl it and this mascara kept my curls all day. Its amazing. Also I did try it without curling my lashes. It even curled my lashes a bit. So that's crazy amazing! 

As I said in my review video, it can take up to 20-30 seconds before the mascara dries, so that is plenty of time for you to work with the lashes.

I am not a big fan of higher end mascaras, but this one caught my attention, and to my luck. It became a holy grail. Ive only own it for a couple of days, so we'll see how well it lasts in the bottle, if the formulation changes over time as well.

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Urban Decay Loose Pigments Swatches

Asphyxia- bright pink with purple shift.

Baked - Rich Bronze

Yeyo - Bright White



X -  gold with peach shift

Gunmetal - gray in charcoal base w/ iridescent microglitter

Shag - pale bronze

Shattered - Bright green/blue


So far, my favorites are Baked, Asphyxia, X, Shag. They are a bit chunky compared to mac pigments.
I will be pressing them soon, well as soon as I can get my hands on some empty pans.

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Black Beauty Collection

Black Beauty Collection
The Black beauty collection features 
-Black Crystallized Swarovski
-Black faceted crystal beads
-Rhinestone Rondel Beads 
-Glass Black seed beads
-antique silver tone metal spacer beads
-silver tone key ring
-lobster claw
- special silver tone toggle for Lanyard Chokers

Each lanyard is individually hand made.

Black Beauty L101
one of a kind
$18 including shipping

Black Beauty L102
one of a kind
$18 including shipping

Black Beauty LC102
only 2 available
$28 including shipping

Black Beauty LC103
only 2 available
$28 including shipping

Black Beauty LS101
one of a kind
$12 including shipping

L(number) - Lanyard

LC(number) - Lanyard Choker duo, you can turn your lanyard in to a choker

LS(number) - Lanyard strap (cellphone wrist strap)


Email me at nicolelanyard@yahoo.com for orders
Include
- item number(which is the code next to the name "L101"
- shipping information
Transactions will be made through paypal

for Canada and other international orders, please let me know first, because shipping rate needs to be recalculated.


Thanks

upclose look at some lanyards, inluding one from the Black Beauty collection

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Review: Amazing Concealer

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Review: Sigma Complete Brush Kit

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