♥ missraevenmarie.

keeping in contact....

2011-08-14T19:34:00.001-05:00

I realize that I've left my Blogger alone for quite some time now. I have to say..this..was very fun while it LASTED. I just don't have the time to blog like I used to. In the meantime, I wish that my followers would check out my Tumblr page, http://misshoustonlapretty.tumblr.com/. And also, you can follow me on Twitter, @HueLaPretty. Thank you all for your support, it's been fun! XOXO

my weekends.

2011-08-03T19:33:00.001-05:00

for the past month, i have partied NON-STOP every..single..weekend. life is so short, why not live it up as often as you can?

dress: charlotte russe

shoes: shiek

necklace: forever 21

hoops: wet seal

top: forever 21

harem pants: h&m

belt: wet seal

feather earrings: forever 21

xxx cheers to living life & having a good time!

blue balls for dinner

2011-06-09T12:44:00.002-05:00

hair flower: claire's

feather necklace: forever 21

top: unknown

belt: wet seal

bangles: charlotte russe

skirt: charlotte russe

shoes: shiek

It has been soooo long since I've done a blog post. If you don't know, I'm in beauty school (Mon-Fri, 9-5) and I still work part-time, so my schedule is pretty hectic. But of course, I still make time to go out w/ friends Friday nights for sushi :) Actually, the only reason I'm able to post right now is because I missed today. FML right now.

Blue balls, Crunchy Blue, Crunchy LA, Shrimp Tempura = Thank you, Blue Sushi. Can't wait to do it again tomorrow night!

eight am, blogging.

2011-03-14T08:44:00.006-05:00

It's officially 8:09am and I'm up blogging. Why am I not asleep, you ask? No, you didn't ask? Oh.

I went to bed around 12am and woke up around 6 something. I'm just in one of those "stuff my face with pancakes then go back to sleep" kind of moods. Matter of fact, I think I'll do that. But first! Let's do some updating...

First off, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEEE! My birthday was on February 29th. I really, really wanted to do something to my blog for it..like post pictures for the night out or something, but I'm late for everything and just didn't have time. So I'm showing you a few pictures now.

def have to do an OOTN with this dress, full body pictures. loooove it, too bad my butt looks sucked in as always hahahaha gross

jail pose...lol xx

CAAAAAAAAKE! I strongly believe store-bought birthday cake is the best.

Other than neglecting my blog/going out/partying and having a good time, I've also been reconnecting with a few close friends lately. These two are like my brothers, I've known them for years. And personally, I think we all look alike lol.

Ignore my underwear and focus on the cuteness of our all-black outfits :)

try again

2011-02-25T11:14:00.004-06:00

If at first you don't succeed (in blogging), try try again. And again. And again. And-a-frickin-gain.

It's Friday morning - I don't know how. I've worked every day this week & today is finally my day off. I'm still trying to figure out how I haven't crapped out my brains yet -__- Well, the little bit that I still have. The month is almost over, spring shall finally be here & this poop weather will be gone! And my 19th birthday is on MONDAAAAY! I couldn't be more excited to turn 19! The last of my teen years..ohhh the joys of growing up. It's not growing up that I'm scared of, it's the thought of "What if my first apartment is ugly & my landlord sucks?" "Who's gonna pay most of my bills?" "What happens when all the Top Ramen is gone? Who's gonna cook for me?" FAAACK.

But anyway, let me update ya'lls like I planned to:

One. 2/14 - Valentine's Day was a little different than what I expected. I didn't do anything besides hang out with my new boo-thang as I like to call him. Such a fruit-cup name right , omfg. I've long said "forget it" and we're just gonna try it all over again for my bday. I'm thinking Hu-Hot Mongolian Grill and getting all fancied up. You can never go wrong with that, right?

Two. Haven't accomplished SQUAT this month for my goals, again. So more than likely, I'll just leave them & carry them over towards March. I have zero motivation, GAWD help me. My biggest goal is to find a good concealer, especially for the under eye area. Sounds pretty silly, but do you see those bags in that picture above?! Laaaawd, bet you I opened up that Photoshop reaaaaal quick. I need to find a good daytime and hot pink lipstick as well. Thinking about trying the ones from Revlon, MAC is just.....

Three. I start beauty school next month. Along with my last vacation before I'm forced to perm hair & fold clothes like there's no tomorrow. Happy times.

That's all my brain can process to tell you for now. Mind you I'm still stuck in 2010. My tummy's rumbling. Maybe I should eat these disgusting powdered donuts laying next to me. Yes I do sleep with snacks in or by my bed. Who has time to go all the way upstairs to make real food? Psssshhhh.

p.s. What shall I do on my day off? Oh the usual: play the Sims 2 til I can't play 'nomo. Love you all.

hai guys

2011-02-22T22:40:00.003-06:00

HAAAAAIIIIII. My brain is gonna fall out of my head pretty soon..so I'll leave you with these two pictures until I can do a proper post within the next few days. What was the point of this? There was none. Literally just to say HAI. K, BAI.

another good excuse

2011-01-31T17:13:00.004-06:00

Bottom left, I look like I just pooted lmao. Hiiiiiii guyyyssss! I have a post that I started to write about a week or two ago, but quickly left my laptop to go out and eat sushi. Don't act like you've never done it.

LET'S DO A "QUICK" RECAP OF MY JANUARY....

*January Goals - click here.

If you take a look at my January goals, you will notice that I haven't accomplished SHAT. My monthly goals, phooey. I haven't really done a thing..I swear, January got wild out of nowhere. It's always been a pretty ho-hum month for me, but this year, it was so different.

I did complete two of my goals: I found a good nude lippie, NYX 'Thalia'. If you don't own this, buy it. Get it, got it, good. Looks like I'll be buying another one cuz I've lost mine already..FML. Anyway, I also went out to eat sushi as I said earlier. We have this place in Downtown Omaha called 'Blue'. For many, many years the word "sushi" was always such a turn off. But as I've grown older, I've become more willing to try new things. Let me just tell you that Blue is definitely what's up. I don't even remember what we ate besides the spicy tuna & salmon rolls. We had like four different trays to pick from, and if I tried to order the same thing again, it would be a huge fail!

Speaking of FAIL..look at these pictures from my phone lmao. If you've ever watched 'The Grudge' think back to where that photographer got killed in his lab. I swear the bathroom was set up to look just like that.

Continuing. My most exciting news this month was........

I got to go to Kansas City, KS on a business trip! I was recognized for my hard work at my job (Charlotte Russe) and got to work at two of the stores there. *dougies* Three managers came with me, and we all had way too much fun. It was a very nice and much, much, MUCH needed break away from Omaha. Good food, good fun, good times = MY LIFE :)

How was YOUR weekend? Tell me, tell me, tell meeeeee. <3 you all, MWAH!

haunting, isn't it?

2011-01-09T18:22:00.003-06:00

I always feel like such a ghost when I come back after not blogging for awhile. Which is why I left you that awesomely stank-faced picture of me above, very ghastly looking if I do say so myself ^_^ But if a "blogging ghost" is what you would like to call me, please believe that I do occasionally "haunt" my blog as well as others. Just because I'm not posting anything, doesn't mean that I'm not reading/responding to comments and commenting/viewing other blogs as well! I love blogging, I do. But I feel that I don't have alot to offer my readers right now. ASDFGHJKL.

The start to my new year wasn't the best, alot of arguing & bickering....but it's gotten much, much better. Instead of my usual bullcrap NY Resolutions, I've decided to post monthly accomplishments on my blog. That way I can keep track of how I'm doing when it comes to achieving my goals & how long it takes me to go through each one I post. I think my biggest goal for this month is turning in my application for MAC. Yep, that's right!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND ALL THAT JAZZ! <3

hello evo ♥

2010-12-17T00:03:00.003-06:00

LMAO, I look so cock-eyed in the second pic. But I still think I'm pretty tight :)

my first giveaway!

2010-12-11T19:05:00.009-06:00

John from Misikko.com has granted me with the opportunity of hosting my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY! *hand claps* Yaaaay I'm excited!!

The giveaway will consist of the two products that were sent to me to review:

Hana Shine Shield & CHI Silk Infusion

REVIEW: http://toodangpretty.blogspot.com/2010/09/review-misikkocom-products.html

Rules:

1. Follow Misikko on Twitter (@misikko)

2. Blog about the giveaway on a personal website.

3. Join Misikko’s newsletter (www.misikko.com/newsletter-signup.html)

4. “Like” Misikko on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MisikkoBeauty)

5. Interact with Misikko’s Facebook – Comment on a post or picture, or write on our wall (www.facebook.com/MisikkoBeauty)

*NOTE* For the 5th extra entry option, please DO NOT just write “extra entry for ___ blog’s giveaway” or “XYZ Blog sent me!” Misikko's Facebook is one place where their customers can access their beauty experts directly. You may ask questions about products or hair care, or comment on a recent trend or style – anything relevant to beauty! It’s not a mandatory entry, so like your mother always said, if they don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all! - Yes, all of that was in the words of John haha.

I'll be choosing the winner via Random.org!

Open to US and Canada residents only! Giveaway winners are limited one product per household per calendar year. Ends January 7th!

sale

2010-12-09T16:55:00.004-06:00

I would like to get started on pricing & photographing some items tonight for a blog sale. I have so much stuff that I just really really need to get rid of.

Problem is, I'm blog sale/PayPal retarded (no offense). If you've successfully hosted a blog sale before, please comment and help a sista out lol.

I've been told that all you need are some boxes from the post office. But what about S&H, especially for international sales? I'm probably making this way too difficult, but hey that's me.

Thank you, lovelies xoxo

* Don't forget, I also have a BB Curve 8530/Palm Pre for sale as well!

i'm obsessed.

2010-12-08T18:50:00.009-06:00

♥

Charlotte Russe, I love you.

Cheetah print boots & a faux leather studded blazer. I can't wait to do two OOTDs/OOTNs with these babies!

* Sorry for the crap pictures, I'm still practicing lol.

i couldn't resist.

2010-12-07T02:22:00.003-06:00

Laugh. You know you want to.

lol, look what i found.

2010-12-06T23:15:00.003-06:00

Raeven @ 17, New Year's Eve 2009.

I was going through an old phone of mine (one that I'm trying to sell) and found like 2857689 pictures of me. I used to be such a camera whore, now I barely pull out my phone, Canon, or webcam. You can probably guess that I have no idea of what I'm wearing as far as makeup goes, but I remember the steps being very simple. Basically use a dark grey/black base on your lid only, add a midnight blue to your lid only, sweep a light and dark brown color in your crease for blending, and add a vanilla colored highlight. Top off the look with some shimmer in the inner corners and a light pink lipgloss. I swear I was ALL for colorful eyeshadow and smokey eyes last year. What happened? It's crazy how you can go through pictures of yourself and see all the things that used to amuse you.

xoxo

happy birthday, TDP!

2010-11-28T05:12:00.012-06:00

[image courtesy of Google.com]

♥♥♥
OMG - I'm so late on this blog post :( TDP (Too Dang Pretty) actually turned a year old on the 21st. I'm such a crappy blogger, I can't even type a birthday blog post on time. *SMH* Anyway, I just wanted to thank you all for EVERYTHING! Thank you for following my blog, following my Twitter, all the nice comments you've posted, etc! Seriously, I remember my very first blog post (http://toodangpretty.blogspot.com/2009/11/bloggalogging.html) and being so excited to enter the blogging world! Then look what happened: EPIC FAIL lol. When I do take the time out to post about something, I must say that it is fun. I just get kinda tired of typing everything, so I'm still debating on what my first YouTube video should be. I'm thinking a haul video, since it's probably the most simple video to edit and create for beginners.

On top of "celebrating" TDP's birthday, I have given my blog an alternative name as well. I'm not sure if it's only temporary or if it'll be permanent, but I've decided to title my blog J'Adore Raeven. If you don't know, J'Adore means "I adore" in French. I kinda want my blog to actually have my name in the title, but I'm not gonna change the URL. That whole "losing your followers/breaking links on blog rolls" thing just sounds so irritating. Which do you prefer, TDP or JR?

Once again, thank you so much everyone! To all those who have stuck with me since the beginning, I love you the most! Stay blessed XOXO

for the birthday giiiiiirrrrrl.

2010-11-10T23:26:00.014-06:00

♥

Laaaaawd, please excuse the mess in the background! Totally forgot to edit that, but anyway, tomorrow is my good friend Lish's birthday! What better way to start off your birthday weekend than by getting your hair done? I just curled it with a small curling iron and did some cute bangs. Well let's not make it sound so simple, this is actually the third hairstyle that I did on her. She loved it, I loved it, EVERYBODY HAP-PAY! *Peter Griffin voice* I'm not sure what the weekend holds, but I'm sure there will be some madness! XOXO

dreams...

2010-11-03T20:05:00.008-05:00

I've been having some thoughts for awhile..and I've come to realize that blogging doesn't necessarily have to always be about one thing. I find myself visiting certain blogs depending on what I'm interested in at the moment, but why be like most people and stick to one topic? That's just so...boring. And for the guys who follow my blog? Yeah pretty sure you don't wanna wear gold & black eyeliner to match your Supras, Jordans, whatever you people wear nowadays lol. Although I am team Sperry's all the way! But that's beside my point. The point of this loooong introduction is to say: Hey, I'm Raeven. And I have something I wanna get off my chest. So here it goes!

Let's start off with what I want. Yes, how typical. For those of you who don't know, I am a BEAUTY FREAK OF NATURE. I love beauty, natural or unnatural. Makeup, sculptures, paintings, hair, nails, etc. Even great room decor makes me smile like a kid in a candy store. I'll even be starting beauty school here in January if everything goes right. But my biggest fear is this: what happens AFTER beauty school? How do I really start to pursue my dream?

My ultimate dream is to be an all-around stylist and possibly open up my own salon here in Nebraska. In the Black community here, we don't really have people who will do your hair, nails, and makeup all in one spot. Go out to the White communities, yeah they'll probably hook you up. That's not what's up to me, at all. It should be something for EVERYONE out there, that everyone can get to.

Like anyone else, I'll be starting at the bottom of the ladder and working my way up. But where exactly do I start? I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to start out as a Freelance MUA while I'm young, do some hair/nails on the side to get my hustle on you know. And becoming a personal shopper to work my way up as a fashion stylist is DEFINITELY up my alley. But because of where I live, I always get stuck. WHERE DO I BEGIN?

So my question to you, my fellow blog-heads, what are some of YOUR goals/dreams and how do YOU achieve them? Feel free to comment on this post or send an email if you feel it's too long or personal of a story..completely up to you! Love you all!

XOXO Rae

brown smoke w/ purple & gold

2010-10-30T21:53:00.009-05:00

This FOTD was ACTUALLY taken on Saturday. I know, I know *Blogger FAIL* but anyway, I did the makeup for a photo shoot that day and was going for a dark look to match the model's style. I didn't do much since the model was a male rapper (local), I just dusted his face up some and added some black eyeliner for his "Gothic" style. And I have zero photographer pictures to post of him right now, so whatever. It's all about experience people lol.

*Sorry, two pictures isn't really enough. But I was in a rush & had a last-minute BHD! (BAD HAIR DAY) haha!*

Face:
- Prescriptives Virtual Matte Foundation in Fresh Tawny
- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW40
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Deep Honey used under eyes
- Fashion Fair Face Powder in Translucent Topaz

Eyes:
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Deep Honey
- MAC Shroom Eyeshadow (all over lid)
- Cover Girl Eye Enhancers e/s in Mink (lid)
- CS 88 Palette Eyeshadows
- MAC Soft & Gentle MSF (brow highlight)
- Stila e/s in Oasis (inner highlight)
- Rimmel London Volume Flash Mascara

LIPS:
- Cover Girl Tickled Pink l/s

Don't get me wrong, even though I had fun creating this look..I've gotten so use to wearing little to almost no makeup at all. I have fun doing looks on other people, but it's fun to play around with my own looks as well. So I guess I haven't lost my "funk" too much :) Makeup funk..'cause smelly funk is what you DEFINITELY wanna get rid of! XOXO

"10 Things I Love" Tag....

2010-10-19T17:57:00.009-05:00

Hey everyone! I was tagged a couple of weeks ago by Sharon @ Sharon-871Sher, so excuse me for being late...but then again, ya'll know me. Tsk Tsk. Here are the "10 THINGS I LOVE" and the 10 bloggers I would love to see fill this out! If you've been tagged yet have already filled this out, just ignore it and post the link lol.

10 THINGS I LOVE

1. Faith
- inspirational messages, GOD, praying, just faith in general.
2. My Family
- My mother is the BEST in the world, hands down.
3. Money
- Honestly, I choose money over people all the time, except family. Bad habit, but whatever.
4. Looking GOOD
- Hair, makeup, hottest clothes, jewelry, you get the idea.
5. Tattoos
- OMG. Enough said.
6. Food
- I love to eat and I eat what I want. Eff a size '2'.
7. Animal Print
- My clothes, room, shoes, accessories, I looooove animal print!
8. Blogging
- I know I don't blog as often as I should, but I'm always looking at other blogs & sites for inspiration!
9. Traveling
- This is SO important to me. I take every opportunity I can to escape Nebraska, even if it's for just a couple of hours!
10. MYSELF
- C'mon now, why wouldn't I save the best for last? ;)

Now it's YOUR turn! In no particular order at all:

1) Jo @ JoMakeMeBlush

2) Rai @ Glam-Morena

3) Nikki @ N1kk1sSecr3t

4) Meya @ RockMeBeautiful

5) Klaire @ XOKlaire

6) Cheryl @ Cheryl's Beauty Blog

7) Miss Nikka @ *NERDORK*

8) Katie Gene @ KatieGene

9) Judy @ It's Judy Time

10) MING @ Pia Lashay

Hope you all enjoy! XOXO

bird's eye view

2010-10-12T00:17:00.011-05:00

Why am I posting a FOTD (from two weeks ago) at one o' clock in the morning? Ehh, 'cause I felt like it. ENJOY!

Sorry for the lack of lipstick or gloss, I took these pictures at like 2 am =/ LOL, teen nights man.

Face:
- Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Toast
- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW40
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Deep Honey used under eyes
- Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder in Honey Beige

Eyes:
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Deep Honey
- MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
- MAC Soft & Gentle MSF (inner corner)
- Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder in Honey Beige (blending)
- CS 88 Palette Green & Turquoise Eyeshadows
- Rimmel London Volume Flash Mascara

LIPS:
- Cover Girl Tickled Pink l/s (from earlier in the day haha)

my very first bob

2010-09-27T21:28:00.005-05:00

I did my friend Netta's hair for Homecoming this past Saturday. I just did a quick-weave, which is bonded (glued in) tracks then styled to the customer's liking. The hair was all 8-inches originally, and for the first time ever, I cut it up and styled it into a feathered bob.

* BEFORE *

* AFTER *

I cut and styled it alot more after these pictures, but this is what you get when you're nervous and you feel like you have to rush. In the end, she loved it so that's what matters. :)

misikko.com products

2010-09-27T20:56:00.015-05:00

Alright, it's about time that I do this post for two products I received from John @ Misikko.com. First off, Misikko is a lovely, family-owned hair care site. They specialize in flat irons, but are not limited to just those styling tools. They also sell hair dryers, curling irons, makeup and skincare products, and of course hair care products. John emailed me about a month ago and asked if I would like to receive two products to do a review on. Of course I said yes, are you kidding me?

[images from Misikko.com]

PURCHASE HERE ---> HANA SHINE SHIELD

[From Misikko.com]

"Hana Shine Shield is the latest product in a line committed to safe, effective heat styling. Shine Shield is a thermal serum that can be used as a leave-in conditioner - lightweight and never greasy, it protects and strengthens hair whether you use it with a flat iron, hair dryer or alone. Shine Shield contains the natural magic of Jojoba oil for its superb qualities of deep moisturization, fast absorption into hair follicles and scalp, and unparalleled shimmer & shine. 6 oz."

PROS:
* Smells great
* Not thick/goopy
* Dries quickly, no greasy feeling
* Perfect styling aid
* Good size bottle, lasts awhile

CONS:
* A bit pricey, IMO

OVERALL:
* This is one of the top selling hair care products, and I do understand why. My hair is pretty thick and this product worked very well by itself and with others when it came to straightening my hair. It gives a silky, smooth, shiny finish to my hair and leaves it feeling nice and soft. I like how no matter how much product I use, it never feels greasy and yucky. I use it prior to all heat styling and for smoothing down those annoying fly-aways. I use a Sephora flat-iron which heats up to 410 degrees. Irons that heat up to 425-500 degrees could really get some great use out of this product.

RATING:
5/5

PURCHASE HERE ---> CHI SILK INFUSION

[From Misikko.com]

"CHI Silk Infusion™ - Reconstructing Complex is specially formulated for thermal styling and hair repair. CHI Silk Infusion contains no alcohol, so it won't dry your hair out as a leave in treatment - and it'll leave your hair with the head-turning, lustrous shine of pure silk."

PROS:
* Smells nice
* Lasts awhile, a little goes a long way
* Works well for curling irons

CONS:
* Doesn't live up to its reputation IMO
* Doesn't work well with flat irons

OVERALL:
* I honestly think that this product is beyond overrated. It wasn't very thick, but it felt gunky when I applied to my hair, even in small amounts. I used it on my cousin's as well and it made her hair feel somewhat "dirty" while styling. However, I heat my curling iron up to 500 degrees for tight waves and it worked well for that. But for my flat iron, I could pass on using it again. I found it to be very messy as well. I didn't realize I had knocked it over with the top open, and it took me forever to clean up the yellow stain off my bathroom floor.

* RATING:
2/5

Have you tried either of these products? What do you think of them?

well, hello there....

2010-09-27T20:35:00.012-05:00

[I am in LOVE with this picture as my Twitter background. Follow me @RaeIsSuchaDoll]

Well, well, well...look at what we have here. Let's just cut the crap and get to the post, right? :D

This past month I've been on two different trips and haven't done much in between except work. What's my excuse? I honestly don't have one, except that I've been in a MAJOR blogging funk. My main focuses have been getting my license, how to successfully host a blog sale, and what my first Youtube video should be about. Random.

So let me give you a summary of my travels:

* Dentox, TX - Well, I was happy to see my cousin. Let's just leave it at that. =/ We never made it to see my friends in Tyler or Houston, so it sucked. BADLY.

* Seattle, WA - Never made it to Canada, but who cares! I had soooo much fun with my mom, cousin, uncle AND dog...yeah it was alot of us but the more the merrier in this case. And while shopping, I met Judy @ It's Judy Time! She was so cute and sweet, you seriously can't help but love her. I wanted to take a picture with her, but it was at her job and my "cute when I left the house" hair looked a wreck after awhile. Whatever.

Ummmm, other than that...I have the top of my hair highlighted and I cut myself side bangs again. I have pretty round face, so bangs do it alot of justice as far as slimming goes. They're just extra annoying when they fall and stab me in the eye lol. I'll post pictures soon. That's about it. Man, my life...lmao.

and i miss you...

2010-08-15T10:54:00.013-05:00

Well, I'M back. AGAIN. I'm just gonna give you guys a quick little update on what's been going on since my last post:

* Visiting Dallas, TX from the 24th - 30th + Houston somewhere in there
* Visiting Seattle, WA from Sept 8th - 14th + Canada somewhere in there
* Working like a mad woman at my new job
* Got my camera up & running! Skype me: RaevenMarie
* Almost done redecorating my room! ALMOST.
* Figured out that I'm attending beauty school in January. SCORE.
* Won a giveaway thanks to LiptonTee!
* Thinking about doing a FormSpring...buuut I'm not sure about that one
* Hosting a blog sale VERY soon, stay tuned!

Also, I changed my blog layout. Again.

Love you all!
PS - Here's the song that inspired my blog title. Idk if it's Sade though lol.

Laptop Internet Is Back On, Oh Boy...

2010-07-30T19:00:00.007-05:00

You know what that means right? No you probably don't. I know you clicked this post just 'cause you're bored, which is totally fine :) But no really, that means I'll be on Skype and *drumroll please*...YOUTUBE!!! Ooooiiiii I'm so excited :D Regular blogging just gets so dull, you know? I really want people to look at me talk about girly crap and hear me blab for 5-10 minutes...problem?

AND NOW...A SILLY PICTURE. HOORAY FOR GOOFBALLS ^_^

Super Late FOTD.

2010-07-19T15:20:00.007-05:00

This look is alllll the way from Saturday. *Sue Me* I strongly believe in the "natural" look with a little makeup. Too bad I've faced reality and realized that my no matter what I try to do, my face will probably always look a little bit off, since it's always been lighter than my neck. WTF.

Face:
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC45 ALSO mixed with Clean & Clear Moisturizer
- MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep
- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW40
- Clinique All About Eyes Concealer in Deep Honey used under eyes

Eyes:
- MAC Bamboom paint
- Milani Secret Cover Concealer Stick in Medium
- Rimmel London Volume Flash Mascara

LIPS:
- Cover Girl Tickled Pink l/s

forever 21 nail polishes

2010-07-19T15:02:00.009-05:00

This was requested from one of my followers awhile ago (meaning some WEEKS ago, smdh) so please forgive me for creating this post so freakin' late.

Anyways, let's get to the point:

(LMAO @ me forgetting to crop out that excess garbage in the pics!)

I love, love, love this color! I love lighter pinks on my skin complexion, it makes everything look that much brighter. However, the formula is a bit thin and should probably be applied over a base. You can tell that the color kind of skips and isn't very...umm...smooth? Love it anyways.

I normally apply this on my toes for a colorful French tip. I don't believe I've ever just used it on its own and I see why. The color is pretty in the bottle, I just don't care for how it looks on me. I don't like dark polishes that much besides black when I'm feeling really lazy, so this pink is too dark in my opinion.

BTW, I'm not sure if any of these polishes have a name on them.

Overall:
I have to give this product a fair rating of 4/5. For less than $4, why not? Just grab a base and a clear nail polish for a little shine :)

I Like Big Hair & A Butt-Load Of Makeup.

2010-07-11T21:41:00.009-05:00

Ya'll like my "Boo BYE" stanky face? Haha gotta love 2008 & being Sweet 16 xD

If I had a dollar for every time someone gave out their unwanted opinion, trust and believe that Donald Trump would be kissing MY feet. Seriously, I know everyone has something to say..but sometimes people need to just keep their mouths shut. Especially if they're clueless to what's going on.

WTF Rae...where are you going with this? Haha okay let me explain:

So I'm looking at some foundation tutorials on Youtube and my cousin (a GROWN man) creeps up behind me and goes "What is this wide mouth heffa talkin' about?" Really? *NOTE* I'm not one to laugh when people talk about others..I just sit there like this: -____- and say "WOW". Anyways, if he stopped messing with those "Ladies free b4 10 PM!" club skeezers who still wear Claire's body glitter and synthetic wigs then he would know what that "wide mouth heffa" was talkin' about. He would know that she is a very talented LADY who has something going for herself with her career, and who's trying to help others with their day to day makeup skills. "She has on ALOT of makeup." "She's creating a look from a music video and it looks exactly like it." *Silence...Exactly, shut it up.* Makeup CAN be a form of art, people. Not just to make you call females "cake face". Hence the name makeup-ARTIST.

- MY POINT (SERIOUSLY).

Basically, unless you know makeup in all of its forms and not just as "cover-up"..SHUT UP. SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP, AND SIT ALL THE WAY DOWN. The day I ask you why Stevie Wonder cut your hair, why Hottie from Flavor of Love did your weave or why you let Crayola create colored contact lenses for you is the day you can assume things about me and my makeup. 'Til then, ask questions nicely and be easy :)

Going Blind Over Circle Lenses?

2010-07-06T14:08:00.005-05:00

Now I for one do not wear any sort of contact lenses and have never purchased any. I get worried when eyeliner hits my inner tearduct, I can't touch my eyeball. I really just can't do it. However, I have seen the circle contact lenses and I must say that they are pretty hot. Only thing is....you can possibly go blind from them. Don't believe me? Check out the link:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/worries-over-circle-contacts-trend-20734327

Sorry, no fancy pictures to add on or anything. How boring :)

Pinkstrawberrieloveyum Giveaway.

2010-07-05T02:17:00.003-05:00

ENTER HERE!

8 Questions Tag!

2010-07-03T14:44:00.007-05:00

Tag, You're it!
The gorgeous JAY tagged me in this, so here it goes! If you'd like to be tagged (first three people) just leave a comment :)

1. What are three things you love about yourself?

* My sense of style
* My shape
* My hair texture

2. Where are your favorite places to shop?

I'm a Charlotte Russe FREAK. Forever 21, Shiek Shoes, Journey's, Younkers (BON-TON), anywhere that sells girly junk pretty much.

3. If you have a tattoo(s), what is it and why did you get it? If you don't have one, what would you get and why?

I have two feathers and some cherry blossoms on my upper back. The feathers remind me of my grandpa since he was Native American, and the feathers mean to always fly above the rest. The cherry blossoms remind me of my grandma and mean to stay beautiful and keep growing..or blossoming :)

4. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I would hope to be alive, happy, living in another state and getting PAID.

5. If you could live somewhere for a month where would it be?

California, hands down. I belong there.

6. What is one thing that you could eat everyday?

I eat some type of cheese pretty much everyday. Right out the package sometimes.

7. What are some things you like most about having a blog?

I love interacting with people from all over the world. It's like we're so close, yet sooo far away haha. Also discovering new products, collections and viewing swatches is fun.

8. If you could choose to have all the products of one cosmetic line, which one would you pick and why?

MAC. I'm not too sure about their eyeshadows, but I enjoy their face products, especially foundations.

*EDIT: There's no limit to who gets tagged in this Q&A anymore. Just let me know, point blank lol.

charlotte russe and forever 21

2010-07-01T23:02:00.016-05:00

Today was just one of those "Take me to the mall NOW" type of days. So glad I went too, I found alot of nice deals :)

The bow on the bunny...it just got me.

Tried to capture another view of my FOREST GREEN, not black off the shoulder top & blue vest.

Two-finger ring..POW!

This is actually a bra-top sort of thing. I think I'll wear it tomorrow over a black corset or something.

New Follower? Yessir.

2010-06-28T16:28:00.006-05:00

Someone very important to me has gotten back on Twitter. Who could it be?

TWITTER.

Haha, follow my big bro & get a free laugh 24/7 :)
* P.S. Yes, he did yell at me about not posting frequently...so I did this to make him happy lol.

tiger inspired

2010-06-12T19:48:00.009-05:00

^^^ WTF...since when do I have a booty chin? LOL!

So where do you think I got my inspiration to do this look from? My lovely new earrings, of course! I wish I could get a pair of these in every single color. I love feathers :)

FACE:
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC45
- MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep
- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW40

EYES:
- MAC Bamboom paint
- Mac Shroom e/s
- NYX Milk Jumbo Pencil
- Stila Oasis e/s as brow highlight
- Neutral color on lid from CS 88 Palette
- Golden crease color is a no-name brand
- Medium brown on outer v from CS 88 Palette
- Palladio Liquid Eyeliner on upper lid
- NYX Black Bean Jumbo Pencil smudged on lower lid
- Estee Lauder Black liner on waterline
- Rimmel London Volume Flash Mascara

CHEEKS:
- MAC Peachtwist Blush
- Stila Cheek Color in Brava, used as contour
- Smashbox Soft Lights in Tint, used as highlight

LIPS:
- Cover Girl Tickled Pink l/s
- Jordana Cotton Candy l/g

Love Her Style Award!

2010-06-12T05:04:00.017-05:00

Rules:
Award 10 other bloggers
Thank the person that tag you =)

*BIG THANK YOU TO* Amandita for my 2nd award!

1. Hardcore Makeup Junkie
2. Dollface
3. *LilBiuty*
4. Mevish
5. Nikki
6. Kim
7. Jo'
8. Dulce Candy
9. Audrey
10. Jansgara

100 Plus Followers + Graduation!

2010-05-25T16:29:00.021-05:00

Guess who's back...back again...

Rae's back, tell a friend :)

Well I'm not gonna lie to you guys & say "OMG I never thought I'd get so many followers" blah blah blah, cuz honestly I did think I would get at least 100 in due time. I mean c'mon now, I don't suck THAT much to not get at least 100 do I??? BUT - what I did NOT think is that you guys would still support me, cuz I really suck at updating my blog. Don't trip just yet, school's out..I'm a high school graduate, & I should have PLENTY of time to update you all now. Yaaaaay! :)

THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS/SUPPORTERS!

PICTURES...YADA YADA YADA YAH.

I 'sho do love my momma :)

No, this is not my man. More like family if anything, sheesh.

There's a couple more here, and I'm sure the album will grow within the next few days. Even though I'm sick, I need more cap & gown pictures boo.

To celebrate my reaching of 100 followers, what should I do? Cuz I really don't know. I'll be purchasing a webcam soon, so should I make some type of Youtube video? The possibilities are kinda endless.

P.S. I have a nasty lil' virus or something right now..so I'll be chilling at home for a minute. Perfect time to re-vamp this site, don't you think? ;)

mahogany queen's honey coconut shea

2010-04-10T09:43:00.019-05:00

This product was actually sent to me from one of my followers (Ms. Ashley) a loooong time ago. The day I left to go on vacation actually, so it's pretty overdue. Sooooo, here's the "What It Does" review that was sent w/ the product:

Mahogany Queen's Honey Coconut Shea

is a cream made specifically to moisturize natural hair before & during styling. Also pairs nicely w/ gels to help lock in moisture. Apply liberally to wet air after a shampoo or co-wash. This cream can also be used on your skin. A little bit can really go a long way.

Ingredients:

* Shea
* Coconut Oil
* Coconut Cream
* Honey
* Avocado Oil
* Almond Oil
* Jojoba Oil
* Apricot Kernel Oil
* Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Essential Oil Fragrance

Here's MY Review:
I liked this product for the simple fact that it did moisturize my hair for quite some time & even protected it from heat styling tools. I use my flat iron every day so I definitely need heat protection. It also leaves hair feeling soft & very shiny. Honestly, my only complaint so far is that I'm not too sure about the smell of this product. It smells like honey & lemons at first, which isn't too bad. Then after I used my flat iron, I began to smell this funky scent of old french fries. Don't be too discouraged, because neither scent lasted very long. Maybe it's just me *shrugs*

THE CONTAINER MAKES ME SO HAPPY. I'M GONNA KEEP IT FOREVER & EVER :)

Score:
3/5
Keep in mind that I haven't used this on wet hair, gel, or my skin yet. So it's still a great score!

BIG THANK YOU & WAY TO GO TO MAHOGANY-QUEEN.COM!

happy birthday to me!

2010-03-01T14:41:00.020-06:00

Finally..I can't believe..that I am actually 18 years of age! Do ya'll know what this means? Cuz I sure do! This year is gonna be so sweeeeet!

MY ACTUAL BIRTHDAY IS FEBRUARY 29TH, BUT YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES. IT CONFUSED A BUTT-LOAD OF PEOPLE, THO.

What did I do for my bday?
PARTY, PARTY, PARTY LET'S ALL GET WASTED!!!
-umm no. don't drink, sorry.

I really did party tho. Some guy at my school had a nice kickback at his house.

My makeup that I did two days before my birthday. I would've taken pictures of my makeup on Friday & Saturday, but I was rushing for work & my bday events. But I loved how they looked, so I'll recreate them soon enough.

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
MAC MSF Natural (Medium Deep)
-more coming soon

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
- PRIMER
Urban Decay Primer Potion

Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
- UPPER LID
Sally Girl e/s (Bronze)
- HIGHLIGHT
Prescriptives e/s (Bellini)
- CREASE
Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishign Poweder (Suntan Matte)
- Lower Lid
E8
- EYELINER
Wet N' Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Zero)
- MASCARA
Fresh Supernova (Black)
- LASHES
Ardell Individuals, not sure of the name

VISIT MY FLICKR FOR MORE PICTURES.

Don't you love the yellow bra & pink shirt? Smh.

Me & my goooons!

That's one of my little brothers on the right :)

KOBE'S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE!

charlotte russe and MAC MSF

2010-02-17T22:50:00.011-06:00

So today was really just one of those days where everyone was getting on my last nerves. So what did I do to gain some relief? Went shopping w/ my mommy :) *sigh* I love you mommy & you too, retail therapy!

I was walking past Charlotte Russe (my absolute favorite) & what did I see? PIIIINNNNK! It was EVERYWHERE, I was so excited! Yeeeaaahhh, somebody was goin' HAM up in Charlotte Russe!

LOOKIE, LOOKIE! AND ANYONE WHO SHOPS W/ ME KNOWS I LOVE ME A SALE/CLEARANCE RACK. DON'T PLAY.

This is my VERY FIRST Mineralize Skin Finish product from MAC. I tested out a color that's darker than this color pictures (Medium/Dark) in the MAC store. I instantly fell in love! It gives a radiant, subtle glow & doesn't look cakey at all. Perfect for senior pictures, which I still have YET to take =/ Get it together, Rae.

Happy Late Valentine's Day.

2010-02-15T00:09:00.019-06:00

Hey everyone - I'd have to say that this Valentine's Day weekend was pretty sweet for the most part! No, I didn't have a 'special Valentine', nor did I want one....

Okay, I did but people play too much so I said EFF IT lol.

This look was inspired by MakeupByTiffanyD on YouTube.

Click HERE to watch her video!

*OOH, OWL EYES! =0

The look itself was beautiful when I first did it, but these pics were taken after wind blowing, snow, & laughter. I'd say my makeup held up pretty well, but I wasn't going to retouch everything so it had no choice but to. So, my second pic sucks, which is actually okay cause it makes me wanna do better next time around!

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Toast)
Ruby Kisses Blemish Control Powder (Golden Brown)
MAC Pressed Blot Powder (Dark)

Cheeks:
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips (Waikiki Strip)
L'Oreal HIP Bright Shadow Duo (Adventurous - pink color)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
- PRIMER
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil (Milk)

Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
- UPPER LID
G7 & G2
- HIGHLIGHT
A4 & Prescriptives e/s (Bellini)
- CREASE
J8 & A8
- INNER CORNER
Benefit Lust Duster 'Snow Bunny' & Rimmel London Soft Kohl Pencil (Pure White)
- EYELINER
Jordana Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Zero)
- MASCARA
Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara(Jet Black)
L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara (Black)

Lips:
(if you like the color in my display pic lol)
CoverGirl l/s (Tickled Pink)
Jordana Lip Shine (Pink Glaze)

NOW ON TO THE GIFTS!

EX-Bf's are good for something, right? :)

Got this cutie from a friend from school. He came w/ a big Hershey's Kiss, which I locked away & now can't find. FMLS.

First Blog Award - Already?!?

2010-02-06T14:51:00.019-06:00

Whoooah, thank you CINDY for this lovely surprise! I can't believe I already have my first blogger award, like seriously. Cindy, you tight ;)

HERE ARE THE RULES, IN CASE YOU'VE BEEN NOMINATED ;)

* Post the award on your blog
* Link the person who has given you the award
* Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered
*** REMEMBER *** contact the bloggers to let them know they've been nominated!

My Fave 15:
1. Jo
2. Msz. Trin
3. Tamara
4. *LilBiuty*
5. MAKEUPBABBLE
6. Kechiko
7. Erica
8. The American Parlor
9. Rai
10. Kell
11. The Glamorous Gleam
12. Olivia
13. Ashley Patrice
14. Eluciaa
15. Cristina

ENJOY LADIES!

so dramatic

2010-01-09T22:13:00.023-06:00

*Seriously, if you would've seen this look in person! This is definitely something I would NOT wear in public. That's why I did it when I knew I wasn't going anywhere, lol. SUPER DRAMATIC! BTW - sorry for the lack of full-faced pictures, but my face was a NO-NO w/ this look! And why the heck are all my pics sideways?! Help!

Face:
Prescriptives Virtual Matte Foundation (Fresh Tawny)
MAC Pressed Blot Powder (Dark)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
- I honestly don't remember anything I used, SORRY!!
Jordana Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Zero)
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara (Very Black)

MY VERY 1ST BLOG HAUL!

2009-12-21T17:05:00.012-06:00

Yeeeeup, that's right - my very first makeup haul for my blog! Owwww! :D

ALL PRODUCTS ARE FROM SEPHORA.COM!

These items were supposed to be under the tree, but why not just show 'em off now?

*NOTE the prices. I got most of my items ON SALE! Oh yeah!

*Check out these samples + FREE Shu Umeura mini-gloss!

NARS THE MULTIPLE COFFRET - South Beach, Orgasm, Copacabana

BENEFIT LUST DUSTER TRIO - Snow Bunny, Goldilocks, Nugget

pretty purples

2009-12-16T17:28:00.013-06:00

* I really gotta start using my Primer Potion more often! These colors creased like crazy :(

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Toast)
CoverGirl Clean Press Powder (Soft Honey)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
- H4 lid/lower lid, F7 outer V/crease/lower lid, J3 highlight
Jordana Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
L'Oreal Pencil Perfect Eyeliner (Carbon Black)
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara (Very Black)

Lips:
Jordana Pretty Shine Luxe Gloss (Sweet)
Jordana Lip Shine (Pink Grapefruit)

Review: Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder

2009-12-16T17:11:00.011-06:00

Sorry guys - I got this product a looong time ago, like a week or so before Thankgiving! But anyway, I really wanted to try this mineralize skin powdery thingy to see what it would look like on my skin. I get pretty gross & oily throughout the day, & I was told that the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish wouldn't look too hot *sad face* So I went to Wal-Greens, found a couple of coupons, & was actually able to get this product for FREE! So yeah I tried it thinking it wouldn't be so bad..plus it was free. Go figure.

I must say that I am NOT impressed! All the swatches looked like I just took a picture of my hand, literally. It doesn't show up on me..at all. Maybe if I would've opted for the pink one instead of the 020 Suntan Matte, maybe I would've had better looking results. Whomp =/

pretty baby blues

2009-11-30T13:32:00.018-06:00

* Whoo! I needed a touchup on my edges lol ;)

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Toast)
CoverGirl Clean Press Powder (Soft Honey)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
-F6 lid, F7 crease, E8 lower lid, J3 highlight
Jordana Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
L'Oreal Pencil Perfect Eyeliner (Carbon Black)
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara (Very Black)

Lips:
Jordana Pretty Shine Luxe Gloss (Sweet)
Jordana Lip Shine (Pink Grapefruit)

Review: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation

2009-11-30T13:25:00.015-06:00

Omgaaahhh, so I know I'm SUPER late..but I've finally tried Revlon's ColorStay liquid foundation & I must say that I'm in LOVE!

This stuff works great! I love how it matches the yellow tint of my skin! Sooo the color is a little on the light side, but that's not a problem. I just darken it some w/ different powders. *RECENTLY* I've mixed it w/ my L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation that I often wear ;)

COLOR = Toast, Oily/Comb

* flash (yes)

* flash (no)

my first quickweave

2009-11-30T13:19:00.009-06:00

My cousin was going to her friend's birthday party at a local nightclub, and at the last minute her hair-person skipped out on her. Who did she call? "RAEEEVEEENN TO THE RESCUEEE! DUN DUN NUH NUH!" Okay I'm having too much fun here. She got herself some layered tracks, I believe 8, 10, and 12 inches. From the pictures, I think the back ended up looking pretty mullet-like in the picture, but in reality, everyone was happy with the results. Thank GOD lol. I wish she would of chilled out and let me blend it in more, as well as bump it and take better pictures. Nerd.

Don't you just love the stupid face? :)

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!

2009-11-26T23:52:00.007-06:00

It's Thanksgiving everybody, yaaaay! Too bad all the family fun is over w/ for me :( It was an interesting TG to say the least, filled with laughter, joy, & plenty of drama. Whoo!

softly smudged

2009-11-26T23:50:00.019-06:00

Soooo I was going thru my Coastal Scents 88 Palette (matte one) & I came across some colors that I've never really used. So I picked two colors & decided to give them a go!

Ugh, my eyelashes SUCK! I needa new mascara =/

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse (Toffee)
L'Oreal True Match Foundation (Classic Tan)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
NYX Jumbo E/S Pencil (Milk)
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Coastal Scents 88 Palette Matte E/S
- H7 lid
Sonia Kashuk Powder Partners E/S (Golden Goddess)
*I used the brown color for my crease!
Jordana Liquid Eyeliner (Black)
L'Oreal Pencil Perfect Eyeliner (Carbon Black)
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara (Very Black)

Lips:
Jordana Pretty Shine Luxe Gloss (Sweet)
Jordana Lip Shine (Pink Grapefruit)

3 murders & it's only monday

2009-11-21T13:23:00.025-06:00

These talented actors are from my high school! The show was called 'Three Murders & It's Only Monday!"

'Boxer'

'Captain'

'Secretary'

'Gardener'

'Granny'

'Town Tramp'

'Ventriloquist Dummy'

silver smoke + homecoming

2009-11-21T12:26:00.019-06:00

BROWN + SILVER - MY FIRST ATTEMPT @ ACTUALLY PUTTING ON FALSIES!

PRODUCTS USED:

Face:
L'Oreal True Match Foundation (Classic Tan)
Fashion Fair Loose Powder (Translucent Amber)
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips (Waikiki Strip/Peachy Glow Bronzer)

Brows:
Wet N' Wild Eye Pencil (Mink Brown)
Coastal Scents 88 Palette K7
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)

Eyes:
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer (Deep Honey)
NYX Jumbo E/S Pencil (Milk)
Clientele Color Treatment (Moonlit Ice)
Sonia Kashuk Powder Partners E/S (Golden Goddess)
*I used the brown color for my crease!
Wet N' Wild Liquid Eyeliner
Ardell Lashes (#116)

Lips:
NYX Goddess of the Night L/G

PROM HAIR + MAKEUP

2009-11-21T11:36:00.016-06:00

BEFORE:

AFTER:

This has been my FAVORITE makeover by far! She was so happy & ready to go to prom after getting her hair & makeup done!

my first sew-in

2009-11-21T11:28:00.009-06:00

This is my very FIRST sew-in creation! I didn't braid it, just sewed the hair in. I think I could've done a better job towards the top, but she LOVED it, as it gave her tons of volume & could be worked with. I also trimmed her bangs & shaped them up a tiny bit.

First Post Of Nonsense Rambling.

2009-11-21T11:04:00.011-06:00

Soooo, I woke up this morning w/ alot on my mind. The first thought being "What am I gonna wear today?" followed by "What about my plans/hair/makeup?" I realized that I needa just go ahead & make me a Blogger & Twitter account. *WHY?* I want & NEED to expand my hair & makeup skills, plus throw my talents out there. What better way to do so than by the Internet?! So here I am, yay me! :) Now off to finding out what my plans are for the day. Have a great one & be blessed!