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IMATS 2012!

2012-07-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

*Well first off, sorry this is so late*

Anyways, I once again attended the International Makeup Artist Tradeshow (LA) this year! 2012! Hard to believe it was my third year attending! Luckily, I won't have to wait long for the 2013 convention to arrive, as it will be held in January for not two, but THREE days! starting Friday, January 18, 2013 to Sunday, January 20, 2013! So countdown time: it's exactly 6 months away! Very excited, however since I don't wear much makeup anymore, I just go for the fun now. However, I did pick up some things. Mostly just eyebrrow stuff and dark lipstick for the Fall- Winter months; mainly from NYX, as I get the BEST deals there.

SOOOOO.... here's some pictures of the event

Tiffany from MakeupByTiffanyD and I

EleventhGorgeous and I

Petrilude and I

Some Model and Emma

Outside of the Pasadena Convention Center

MacBarbie07 and I

Outfit of the Night 7-13-12

2012-07-18T15:10:00.001-07:00

So I went to Buca di Beppo for my friends belated Birthday dinner, and since I never do fashion-related posts; this is what I wore:

Dress: Maggy London Petites (Nordstrom; $138)

Shoes: Steve Madden (Macy's; $89.99)

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Mini MAC" (Bloomingdale's; $195)

Bracelets: Assorted (Nordstrom, Forever 21; $4.80-$25)

Ta-Ta for now!

<3 Mary

Some Photo's I've Taken

2012-07-18T14:47:00.000-07:00

So I know i never post anymore, but that's because I've been rather busy, and that I've had absolutely nothing to write about. So just sitting at my computer, I decided to just write a quick post- and I mean quick- with some photos I've recently taken on my Nikon L120. I've also been into photo editing apps, so you might see a few of those as well, so I hope you enjoy them

Went golfing/picture taking

Philips Building in San Diego

My Favorite: Orange Roses. (In Our Garden)

My Cat Peyton

My Gay Dog, Nicky

Went to the Wild Animal Park in Escondido

Oh, HAIIII

I Love how You can see the Sun Rays in this Picture

Sunset on the 4th of July

4th of July Full Moon

Local Metro Station (edit)

Well, those are my (favorite) most recent photos I've taken:)

Ta-Ta for now!

<3 Mary

New Camera! Nikon L120

2012-04-23T14:56:00.001-07:00

Hey! well I just posted something about 1.5 seconds ago and I completely forgot about my new camera!
So yeah, I got a new camera, and it's the Nikon L120 and I LLLUUUURRVVVV it. Surprisingly, for how big of a camera it is, and for all that it does, it was a very reasonable price for I think about $250, but I could be wrong, I got it a few months back.

So I don't really have a whole review planned, but heres a few pictures I took with it:

Nicholas Vlademier the Gay Dog Designer

It's Been A While

2012-04-23T14:09:00.003-07:00

well uh.....Hey?
Yeah I know I haven't really been posting all that often, and I'm about ot give you a pretty generic answer: I've been busy.
But I really have been- what with golf and trying to keep up my grades and doing homework after practice and coming home from three hour matches.
I'm not really sure what exactly i should talk about today, so let's just start off with Peyton Manning, shall we?
OK, so Peyton Manning- my favorite person to talk about. And yes, I know! HE IS NO LONGER A COLT -_- and yes, I'm still mad about it, but hey- at least he's not retired, so I can still go to a game and see him play, which I haven't had the opportunity to do since 2009 I think.
So with all the talk about him being released and going to a different team, naturally there was a mixture of emotions, that some might say were overreacted, as well as a lot of curiosity as to what team would be picking him up. Some teams that were curculating in the media were the Seahawks, Titans, Cardinals, Redskins, 49ers, and the Dolphins; which I really wanted him to go to soley because I wanted to go to Miami, but after I realized what his salary was and what they could only offer him, I realized that the Broncos were his best bet. My top 3 were 1. 49ers because then PEYTON WOULD BE LIVING IN THE SAME STATE AS I.....AND THAT'D BE PRETTY AMAZING, 2. Broncos because I don't really know why...... secons closest state to California? They were doing pretty well last season, and 3. Dolphins, which they were out of the running because of lack of mooolahh.
Regardless, I'm very pleased with his choice of the Broncos, and I'll definitely be going to a game or two...or 3....why not all of them- this season, especially when they come to San Diego! Charger Stadium isn't my favorite, but it's better than nothing.

Some people have been saying that they feel sooooo badly for Tebow, and yeah, I'll admit' that was pretty messed up that they just let him go after having such a great season- one that the Broncos haven't had in a WHILE- but that's just business I guess.

So in short, I'm happy that Peyton has gone to the Broncos and I've yet to order my jersey, but I will soon! Oh, and another thing that I forgot to mention was that I will ALWAYS be a Colts fan, but I'm just gonna be a bandwagon Broncos fan till PeyPey retires. Yeah thats my nickname for him, and yes you can use it.

As I'm writing this post, I'm realizing how EXCITED I am for this upcoming season!!! I checked the schedule and it's a G-R-E-A-T lineup this year.

Anyways...

other than obsessing over Peyton Manning, as usual, I haven't really been doing much, just tolerating till I graduate... in 3 years. But I really have been enjoying high school so far, actually, unlike some of the other lame-o's who say they hate "said school I go to" because of the "drama" as to I reply: "what drama?"
I seriously have no idea as to what's going on most of the time, but I've been using my "super-sly eavesdropping skills" to start to realize that allllll that people do in class, at break, and at lunch is TALK TALK TALK AND TALK about others and it annoys me so much- so for all you who say they hate it here just go or shut it and question your sanity before you question others...
yeah.

I wish we had better writing assignments in English class like: "what annoys YOU" I'd have about 5,000 pages worth

All I have to say about high school is that I've realized who my real friends are, not saying that I've had any intense confrontations, or ANY confrontations as a matter of fact, you get what I mean- you just drift apart I guess. I'd rather have my few CLOSE friends who I know don't or won't talk about me rather than be friends with everybody in my class.

Maybe some people in my class are annoying because they're immature freshmen- look at me, saying that "they're freshmen" like I'm not, but I consider myself very mature, which is how most of my friends are as well. They don't cause anything between other people or any of that junk.

For now, I don't really know what else to say/rant about so I guess I'll just go finish my drivers ed classes

...How did I used to end these posts??? I forgot...oh yeah:

Ta-Ta for now!

<3 Mary

Super Bowl XLVI Winners!

2012-02-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

Well, well, well... It's been a while, now hasn't it? I don't know why I decided to stop blogging for a few weeks. Guess I got busy I'm not reall sure, but there's only so much that I can blog about!

One thing that excites me beyond anything is the Super Bowl. To a higher extent when my team or a team close to my team wins! AHEM*** and beats the Patriots not once, but TWICE in the big game***

But other than that, I'd just like to say that that was probably the most "on the edge of my seat" game I've ever watched in the 4 years that I've been watching football. Those last five minutes were the worst, though, and even tho they went through the half time show, which I might add was very enjoyable in my opinon, and a little into the second half down a few points, I knew they would win it. The Patriots have never, nor will ever win in Lucas Oil Stadium. I don't know if you watched or not, but when the Patriots were introduced, there was an array of "BOO's" coming from the stands, with a few cheers and claps thrown in there.

I knew this year was Eli's year. ELIte Manning himself.

And can we just talk about Ahmad Bradshaw's unbELIevable catch? That was just fantastic!! Oh, and his winning touchdown? Pure greatness. Up untill the final second I was pacing back and forth with my heart practically in my stomach, beating like crazy. And when that Hail Mary that Brady threw fell incomplete, with the help of a few Giants team mates of course, that was just a wow moment. Especially when Gronkpwski tried to recover it (and failed to do so) The game was over, Eli and the Giants had won another Super Bowl against the Patriots with a score of 21-17

But I'd just like to add for any Patriots fans reading this that Tom Brady of course is 1. Gorgeous, and 2. a fantastic quarterback. And afterwards I somewhat gained a respect for him... kinda.. just for the fact that he was playing for Myra Kraft, who died from cancer this past year, which I thought was touching, especially by how hard he took it. But wouldn't you? going 12-3 then losing to a 9-7 team in the final 30 seconds in the biggest game of the year? I especially felt bad for Robert Kraft. After Brady threw that big incompletion, they zoomed in on him cheering, then falling flat in his $500,000 box seats. All color drained from his face as he walked away in disbelief.

So, to say the least, I was crazy excited after the game- for the rest of the night, even, and into the next day as well.

Another thing I'd like to add is that I'm extremely jealous of anyone who lives in Indianapolis!! Up until a day before the game I was looking for hotels just to be in the excitement of the city, but the prices didn't work in my favor. I wouldn't have minded staying in a Holiday Inn 42 miles out of the city, but not for $1,000 a night.

So regardless if you were at the game, in the city, or staying at home like me, I hope you had a fantastic Super Bowl XLVI Sunday!

Go Giants!

P.S: I'm a Colts fan for any of you that don't know, so of course I rooted for the Giants!

Ta-Ta for now!

<3 Mary

A Giants baloon I bought in honor of the game

Yeah, I had a cake made :)

New York Giants Win At San Francisco 49ers!

2012-01-22T22:14:00.000-08:00

WOOOOOWWWW!!!! Great football Sunday!!! Well.... Unfortunately the Patriots beat the Ravens, and are on their way to yet another Super Bowl, (in Indianapolis, none the less) but aside from that!!- The Giants- a Manning- are on their way to their second Super Bowl with the ELIte Manning himself as their quarterback. So unbELIvabley proud of them! And how do you like that? Eli is playing at big brother Peyton's home field and Brady and the Patriots are playing at their biggest rivals field. Great match up, RIGHT?! Well I'm excited. Oh! I failed to mention that the Patriots and the Giants have actually already played each other in Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Giants defeated the "undefeated" Patriots 17-14, Manning having thrown the game winning touchdown in the last few seconds of the game. It was unbELIevable, to say the least.

So possibly another Super Bowl for Mr. Manning???/ Of course!! Don't mess with Manning!

Ta-Ta for now!
<3 Mary

LET'S GO GIANTS, LET'S GO!

My Trip To Indianapolis

2012-01-22T00:00:00.000-08:00

So I'm just sitting here, wanting to sleep, but I also really want to blog... so I'll blog. I can sleep later:)

I was looking through my pictures and found a bunch from my trip to Indianapolis to see the Colts play the Steelers on September 25, 2011
We lost. Don't know if you follow football, but we went 2-14 this season. I know- AWFUL, but Peyton Manning, the best quarterback ever, (in my opinion) was absent this past season due to a neck injury.
But I still and always will love my Colts even if they went completely winless. I'm the epitome of a "true fan"
Anyways.... I hope you enjoy these photos!!

Inside Lucas Oil Stadium

Just a random part of Indianapolis, but I thought I would add it

All Blued-Out
oh wow... back when I had tinsel hair extensions!

Indianapolis Colts Grille= One of the best places that I've been to

Outside Lucas Oil Stadium, going to watch a highschool football game

Just a photo I took of Lucas Oil from the cab on our way to the hotel

I will DEFINITELY be back in Indy soon! possibly when Peyton Manning returns in the 2012-2013 season? Of course!!
Ta-Ta for now!
<3 Mary

Nails Of The Day

2012-01-21T22:58:00.000-08:00

So I couldn't resist doing another blog post today, so I thought I'd show you what I just painted my nails with =D
I wanted something that would fit the winter season, but still wanted something that was bright in a way- and that's where glitter comes in! I've gotta tell ya, glitter will never fail me!

What I'm Wearing:
Barry M's Nail Paint in GREY
Essie's Lux Effects in SET IN STONES

I just love these two together! Kind of inspired by Carly Cristman, but she used Designer...de Better! by OPI from the recent Muppets collection, and ever since she mentioned it in her blog, I seriously can't find it anywhere!

Hope that you enjoyed this ridiculously short post, just thought you'd like to see what the latest nail color was=D
Ta-Ta for now!
<3 Mary

Welcome To My Blog!

2012-01-21T16:05:00.000-08:00

Hey! The name's Mary; 15 years young, Libra, Southern California, born and raised, not afraid to be crazy, reality TV chick (ANTM & Dance Moms are my fave) full time student, NFL fanatic (let's go Colts!) all things fashion and makeup obsessed, vegetarian. I dabble in a world of travelling, photography, writing, being a part of the NOH8 campaign, and piecing together outfits in my spare time. I'm the one who never starts the fights, the drama, the silent treatments- I'm just the one who enjoy's life...the one who's off in their own world (a "Floater", as my friend and I call it).

So you're probably asking yourself, what is this blog about?
Well... anything. Anything from a photograph I just took, to a new MAC collection that's launching this Thursday, to an OOTD (Outfit Of The Day, in case you were unfamiliar with the term)

I created this blog strictly for fashion and makeup, but of course, as you read, I decided to make it more than that- there's more to me than just fashion, you know.
Well even though I said I'm a writer, which I am, I do love it... but one thing I can never seem to be able to do is write a good conclusion, and maybe that's because I hate saying "goodbye", but I really must go because my mom's watching Crazy Stupid Love and that's possibly one of my favorite movies!
Well, as I hate saying goodbye, ta-ta for now!

<3 Mary

P.S: I can't say how much I love blogging already!! So fun!! Very relaxing, to just sit here with a cup of tea and just write to my heart's extent. Can't wait to write some more posts. So until then, I hope you enjoy these photo's of places I've been and people I've seen :)

A photo I took with my phone of my Diana Lomography Parisian Camera & I

Emma and I in our NoH8 photo

Thought I should add this, just so you know I'm not lying...she really is a Patriots fan

European Invasion!!! My trip to London and Paris 2010

IMATS (International Makeup Artist Tradeshow) 2011