Quickie Update

It's been far too long. Exams and such, you know. I've just moved into a new apartment. My camera is still packed in a box somewhere. I'm sorry!!!

I've been terribly busy. I haven't been wearing makeup or polish for a few weeks, so no NOTD or FOTD.

I'll try to do some reviews or something until I can get back in the swing of things.

Anyway,
Daily Stargirl:

Eyes: No shadow, just a quick sweep of Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo Boost
Lips: Zalan Peach Fuss
Cheeks: Avon Earthen Rose
Nails: China Glaze Blue Sparrow, from the Ink CollectionRocking: Awesome jewelry that my momma made (there'll be pix)
Loving: My new apartment! It's cozy, but it's mine.
Going: crazy, stuck inside until the maintenance man gets here today.
Looking: for a job. Sheesh.
Missing: blogging! I am for reals.
Goal: Stick to my budget, stick to my diet, and find a job!

Vampy Poll!

Time for another Vampy Varnish Poll!!!

What's your mood today? Relaxed (probably because I'm a little sleepy.)
What color polish do you have on? a Nina Ultra Pro color, I don't know the name. It's a raspberry with gold shimmer





Pepsi, Coke or Dr. Pepper? Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper, Dr. Pepper!!!!





What has been your favorite Spring/Summer polish collection so far? The neons are all to die for

What's your least favorite nail polish brand and why? Err, I'm not sure. I'll give anyone a chance, really.

How many nail polishes do you own? About 120






What do you do for a living? I'm a student. Hopefully soon I'll be employed, too.

What is your fantasy job? Staying in Academia FOREVAR!



iPhone or Blackberry? I totally want an iPhone. But it'll be a long time before I'm able to get one

Do you have a favorite author? I really don't think I could pick one! I love reading. Right now I'm reading a great book by Augusten Burroughs. Loves it.




(Photos from Kaboodle, Agency Spy, Daily Mail, Belmont Abbey College and Sony)

Daily Stargirl

Until I have time to get back to doing FOTDs and NOTDs regularly, I'll try to post this as often as possible. I've got a couple reviews I want to do, so hopefully, I'll get some time.


Eyes: MAC Black Black and MAC Teal (samples from All Beauty.)
Lips: Lorac Imagine
Cheeks: Everyday Minerals All Smiles
Nails: Maybelline Onyx RushRocking: Some sexy black hair
Loving: My new straightener!
Going: to find an internship, hopefully.
Looking: forward to going to the Academic Awards banquet this year!
Missing: work study! Darn you BAC! (The FWS money was depleted. How? I don't know. Either way, I'm pissed)
Goal: to finish putting together Catherine's House data this week

No Makeup Days...

Emily Noel from Beauty Broadcast recently asked why we wear makeup everyday and how you feel when you don't wear make up. Does it make you feel good? Do you have to wear makeup (she's a news anchor, so she does!)

Here are the questions:

On days when you don't wear makeup do you fear that someone will see you and think, wow, she needs to put on some makeup!

Sometimes I think that. I was going to say "no" but, seeing as having a full face gives me confidence and a boost, I suppose it's because I know I look good. When I don't know that, I suppose I am self-conscious about what other people think!

What are your reasons for putting on makeup everyday?

I definitely feel a little naked if I don't have SOME makeup on. At the very very least, I'll put on mascara and lip gloss. I normally don't have time in the morning to do any fancy eye looks, but I make sure that I at least have some face makeup. It just makes everything look so much neater and nicer.

Does your job require it?

Seeing as I'm a student and my only job is work study, my job certainly doesn't require it. I've never had a job that, like Emily's, would require it.

Does it make you feel good?

It really does. I feel more put together and it gives me a little pick-me-up when I know I look good.

Are you trying to impress someone?

No, not really. I just like feeling pretty :-) I don't do it for anyone but ME!



If you haven't checked out Emily's blog, do so NOW! She also does videos on youtube. She gives excellent reviews and tutorials.

Current Products

I just nicked this from B at Clumps of Mascara. It's a "What I'm Using Right Now" meme

Shampoo: Marc Anthony Moisture Gloss Shampoo. This is just some stuff I got at Rite-Aid. It's alright. I will probably go back to Herbal Essence or Garnier Fructis when I'm through with it.

Conditioner: Marc Anthony Moisture Gloss Conditioner. See Above

Styling products: Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Anti Frizz Serum and/or TRESemmé No Frizz Ultra Light Shine Spray

Shower Gel: Caress Moisturizing Body Wash Daily Silk

Moisturizer: Johnson's Shea and Coca Butter Baby Lotion

Deodorant: Dove Ultimate Clear in Energizing. I don't know if it energizes, but it smells good! Grapefruit and Lemongrass

Fake Tan: Nada

Cleanser: Clinque Mild Liquid Facial Soap (from the 3 step thing, for type 2)

Eye makeup remover: L'Oreal Eye Makeup Remover

Exfoliator: I have no idea what brand it is. I got it from an Asian store.

Primer: When I use it -- Monistat Chafing Gel Powder or Clinque City Block (still working through my sample)

Foundation: When I use it, which isn't often I use Wet'n'Wild Ultimate Cover in 855

Foundation brush: My CS pink duo fiber. See above

Concealer: ELF Tone Correcting Concealer. It's awesome

Powder: Almay pure blends mineral makeup in 400

Blusher: ELF Natural Radiance Blusher in Glow

Bronzer: See below. (It has a highlighter side and a bronzer side)

Highlighter: Wet'n'Wild Mega Glo Illuminating Powder in Catwalk Pink

Eyeshadow base: Mary Kay signature eye primer.

Eyeshadows: On an everyday: ELF. Either Silver Lining or Luxe

Eyeliner: I can't pick one! Okay, CG outlast smooth wear. In Charcoal or Onyx

Mascara: I rotate a number of mascaras, including but not limited to: CG Lashblast, Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo Boost, Max Factor 2000 Calorie, and Avon mistake proof

Lipgloss: Maybelline Shiny-licious, ELF Super Glossy Lip Shine, CG Wet Slicks Fruit Spritzers

Lipstick: Avon pro-to-go lipstick in Golden Rose.

Nail Colour: whatever I franken!

Beauty Survey

I found this survey on EmilyNoel83's Beauty Broadcast. I thought I would fill it out. Why don't you fill it out too! Fill it out in your blog and leave me a link or fill it out in the comments.

♥Beauty Favorites♥

Make Up:
My Foundation: Wet'n'Wild liquid foundation in Cafe; it's got eucalyptis oil in in which smells awesome. Goes on really awesome with my CS pink stippler.

My Mineral Foundation: Everyday Minerals: and Coastal Scents minerals. EM: I like Golden Fawn; CS: I mix Silk 1.2 Light and Medium. Don't use these too often.

My Powder: CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder, the original one, in classic beige. I LOVE the fresh CLEAN scent! I will put it on over my foundation or tinted moisturizer. I keep it in my backpack to mattify my face during the day.

My Mascara: Too many to pick from! My go-to mascara is Max Factor's 2000 Calorie. Makes my lashes FAT. haha

My Blush: I LOVE Amuse Shimmer Mineral Blush in Coral and Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. Those mousse blushes blend so beautifully!!!

My Eyeshadow(s): I love my CS 78 pc palette and LA Colors shimmering loose shadows. I also make my own shadows (video coming soon!)

My Lip Product(s) (I added this one because it wasn't on here!): Amuse Tinted Lip Plumper in ANY COLOR, NYX round lipsticks. I want Indian Pink, but it's been sold out.

My Day Cream(s): ProActiv Oil Free Moisturizer; Jane Tinted Moisturizer in Fair

My Beauty Product Brand(s): Amuse, NYX, ELF, Wet'n'Wild

My Essential Beauty Product: Boots Time Dimensions Clarifying Facial Exfoliator, Instant Eye Reviver, Refining Toner Water

My Favorite Makeup Product(s): Mascara and eyelash curler! Can't live without 'em! Also, a nice, well tinted lip gloss that's NOT sticky.

My Perfume: Victoria's Secret Dream Angels, Mary Kate and Ashley-- I know but it rocks! I don't know the name, it just has a number (1); any number of body mists,

My Nails: I LOVE bright colors: Sinful Colors, Rimmel, and I would love to try China Glaze. I prefer bright pinks or pale shimmery colors.

My Feet: I wear flipflops almost everyday during the summer (college student!) so I don't paint my nails too much. Wears off too fast. If I'm not wearing flipflops, I'm wearing trainers.

My Hands: This inexpensive no-name brand antibacterial moisturizing lotion I got at Walmart for $1.50! It's cucumber melon! Mmmmmm. See, I hate cucumbers, but I love cucumber melon scent. Why is that? I guess it doesn't smell too much like cukes.

Three Products to bring on a deserted island: Sunscreen, tinted lip balm (well, if I'm bringing a lip balm, I might as well bring a pretty one!), and a razor.

Women I admire for their beauty: My TWIN SISTER! OMG She's GORGEOUS. She looks, well, just like me! Hahaha. :-)

Woman with the Best Sense of Style: I nominate my favorite YouTube subscriptions. Because their beauty styles and tips got me to where I am in my exploration of makeup. Namely: XSparkage, XTeener, Panacea81, and of course EmilyNoel83

My Favorite Fashion Publication(s): Glamour and Allure!

Who did you get this from?: EmilyNoel83