Life from a Diva's Point of View
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Lovin the Real Housewives Pink Lipgloss!
The new season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta premiered tonight. While I painted my nails, I caught up on last season's reunion show before the new episode began. One thing about the Atlanta girls....I love their makeup!!! Nene Leakes wears a fabulous pink lip gloss; Phaedra Parks always has a rosy eyeshadow that's to die for; and most of them have awesome hair, er, extensions.
I was trying to find a website for the RHOA but it was a tiresome task! I finally found the website for the Bravo makeup artist, Tony Acey, which had a treasure trove of makeup and makeovers. Although the site had no step-by-step tips for Nene or Phaedra's face makeup, it still provided tons of inspiration.
Impressive Revlon Offerings for the Makeup Obsessed
I
was in Walmart the other day when I ran across the following Revlon Nail Art nail polishes. They were grouped as Moon Candy, which is a base with glittery top coat; Neon, with two different neon colors; and French, with a base color along with a sparkly tip color. They were pretty cool looking but not enough for me to shell out $6.99 per bottle.
However, good luck smiled upon me when I was at Target picking up a prescription. Next to the pharmacy was a clearance basket, which included all sorts of lip gloss, foundation, lotion, and Revlon Nail Art! Score! I picked up three duo bottles (two French and one Moon Candy) for $2.24 a piece!! So tonight I will be experimenting with one of the bottles to determine which color combination will enhance my short little nails.
Although I passed up the nail polish at Walmart, I did pick up two new Revlon eye shadow quads. They are shaped like an eyelid, including lid coat, crease, and highlight shades. In addition, it include a shade they refer to as "primer" but which is really a neutral shadow for all over the eye. Also included is a small, glitter access shade for when the occasion calls for additional sparkle (which is every day in my case.) I wanted to include an on-line picture of the shadow but apparently it is so new there is nothing available, not even on the Revlon website.
I used the eyeshadow quads all weekend and am very impressed. I even followed the directions for primer/lid/crease/highlighter/glitter and all of it worked amazingly well. My hairdresser even mentioned how great the shadow looked so there just may be a few more quads in my future.....perhaps for Christmas!!!
However, good luck smiled upon me when I was at Target picking up a prescription. Next to the pharmacy was a clearance basket, which included all sorts of lip gloss, foundation, lotion, and Revlon Nail Art! Score! I picked up three duo bottles (two French and one Moon Candy) for $2.24 a piece!! So tonight I will be experimenting with one of the bottles to determine which color combination will enhance my short little nails.
I used the eyeshadow quads all weekend and am very impressed. I even followed the directions for primer/lid/crease/highlighter/glitter and all of it worked amazingly well. My hairdresser even mentioned how great the shadow looked so there just may be a few more quads in my future.....perhaps for Christmas!!!
Estatic to Start a New Week!
Here's to a new week starting - the last seven days were a combination of stress, anxiety, and tears with a few blessings thrown in for good measure.
Jury duty and a doctor's appointment for Jordan occupied my time on Monday.
Tuesday while driving to work my single contact filmed over; despite numerous cleanings, I was forced to drop it in the garbage when I arrived to work. This meant walking and driving through the day in a near-sighted haze, hoping the street I cross included a green light, not red. That night at home, Stubbs jumped on me with a wet dingleberry hanging from his nether regions, which meant he needed an immediate bath. I spent over an hour shampooing, brushing, scissoring, drying, more scissoring, clipping nails, then primping the little guy. Although he now looks divine, my nose filled with dog hair was not appreciative. I also learned my brother-in-law's mother had passed away, only a few short months after his father had passed. Such sad news, especially since the loss of a mother is so very relatable for me.
Wednesday was Halloween. I was happy to learn my pumpkin Lorax had earned third place in the contest, missing out on second by only one point. At home that evening, it was trick or treat time, which meant up and down, up and down, answering the door while scarfing dinner on the side, and listening to Stubbs bark with every single knock. It was far from a relaxing evening.
Thursday was my mother's birthday. Although she has been gone since 1996, I think of her every day. Add to that, my Michael and I were in a dispute so I was down in the dumps. Upon arriving home, I collapsed on my bed and had a good cry. It was simply not a good day.
Friday finally arrived. My wonderful boyfriend and I made up and, although we are apart this weekend, we are back in simpatico with each other. Friday evening found me wandering Ross, spending over an hour investigating what deals or treasures were buried under the shoes, clothing, and home decor departments. It was wonderful retail therapy.
After awaking first at 5am on Saturday, I fell asleep until 9:30, which is so very unlike me. Dinking around at home, my gray roots began mocking me so I made my way to the hairdresser, 50% off coupon in hand, for a color. Freshened up, my next stop was Fred Meyer's for groceries then home, where french dip sandwiches were on the menu for the evening. Michael and I then spoke on the phone, comparing notes as to which TV shows we were viewing, before I drifted off to sleep.
And now it's Sunday. Here's to a more easy-going, less stressful week ahead of me. And the same to all of you!
Jury duty and a doctor's appointment for Jordan occupied my time on Monday.
Tuesday while driving to work my single contact filmed over; despite numerous cleanings, I was forced to drop it in the garbage when I arrived to work. This meant walking and driving through the day in a near-sighted haze, hoping the street I cross included a green light, not red. That night at home, Stubbs jumped on me with a wet dingleberry hanging from his nether regions, which meant he needed an immediate bath. I spent over an hour shampooing, brushing, scissoring, drying, more scissoring, clipping nails, then primping the little guy. Although he now looks divine, my nose filled with dog hair was not appreciative. I also learned my brother-in-law's mother had passed away, only a few short months after his father had passed. Such sad news, especially since the loss of a mother is so very relatable for me.
Wednesday was Halloween. I was happy to learn my pumpkin Lorax had earned third place in the contest, missing out on second by only one point. At home that evening, it was trick or treat time, which meant up and down, up and down, answering the door while scarfing dinner on the side, and listening to Stubbs bark with every single knock. It was far from a relaxing evening.
Thursday was my mother's birthday. Although she has been gone since 1996, I think of her every day. Add to that, my Michael and I were in a dispute so I was down in the dumps. Upon arriving home, I collapsed on my bed and had a good cry. It was simply not a good day.
Friday finally arrived. My wonderful boyfriend and I made up and, although we are apart this weekend, we are back in simpatico with each other. Friday evening found me wandering Ross, spending over an hour investigating what deals or treasures were buried under the shoes, clothing, and home decor departments. It was wonderful retail therapy.
After awaking first at 5am on Saturday, I fell asleep until 9:30, which is so very unlike me. Dinking around at home, my gray roots began mocking me so I made my way to the hairdresser, 50% off coupon in hand, for a color. Freshened up, my next stop was Fred Meyer's for groceries then home, where french dip sandwiches were on the menu for the evening. Michael and I then spoke on the phone, comparing notes as to which TV shows we were viewing, before I drifted off to sleep.
And now it's Sunday. Here's to a more easy-going, less stressful week ahead of me. And the same to all of you!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Surviving the Day After
I survived another Halloween! Last night was noticeably lighter compared to past years but we still received numerous visitors - probably around 350 this year. The first one arrived around 5:30 and the last one rang the bell about 9pm. Lots of Marios, Disney princesses, and babies being held by adult parents with their bags out to be filled. One little girl trick or treated with no coat or shoes - yes, she was barefoot! I couldn't believe her parents let her walk around like that in the dark of night filled with rain. As the hour grew later, the teens arrived- a mix between guys with no costumes, just regular clothes, and girls wearing Playboy brand getups. The highlight of the evening was the reactions Stubbs received when all the visitors saw his dinosaur outfit! He was having a grand time because, due to his incessant barking each time the doorbell rang, I held him for most of the evening.
P.S. Happy Birthday Mom!!! You continue to be greatly missed - wish you were here to share our Halloween bounty!!!
P.S. Happy Birthday Mom!!! You continue to be greatly missed - wish you were here to share our Halloween bounty!!!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Trick or Treat!!
Here's to
having an awesome Halloween!! I so enjoy dressing up for this occasion but since my work dress code is fairly conservative (a tradition I thoroughly enjoy breaking), I may just have to make do with the witches hat headband I picked up over the weekend.
Enjoy your holiday!!!
H
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)