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2012-03-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

I am having yet another giveaway so be sure to tune in and subscribe to enter! :))

-jenny

Revlon "Break-Up" Review, Swatches, & GIVEAWAY!

2012-03-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

I recently came across a steal at CVS. Revlon has just released a new line of nail polishes called Nail Art "Break-Up". The product is a duo-ended nail polish, incorporating a base color and a "crackle" color. If you're interested, be sure to check out my review and swatches, where i'm also giving away one of the "break-up" polishes and some others! :))

Jenny

ATTENTION: All UDPP lovers!

2011-10-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure you all know that Urban Decay's Primer Potion is the most talked and raved about eyeshadow primer out there. What you would probably be surprised to hear is that I have never tried it. Yes, surprising, i know. I finally found an open door to justify the splurge. Ulta is having a special, a pack of two UDPP (one originial + one in "Sin") for the price of one ($19)! Actually, I suppose I can't call it a "splurge" either, because I "splurged" on Too Faced shadow insurance but i only opted for that instead of the UDPP because of all the bad press about the UDPP's awful packaging that would need de-potting, which i cringed at the thought of, knowing my clumsy self. The Too Faced shadow insurance, on the other hand, had the tube packaging, which the UDPP now comes in. Although, this special package delivers the UDPPs in the old packaging, I figured I could manage and couldn't really complain with the price it was being offered. So, of course i gave in and bought it. So if you have an Ulta near you, maybe go check it out or just go feed that addiction we share and pick a little something up ;) I hope this lives up to the hype I've been drowning in!

xoxo, Jenny

Long weekend Questionnaire

2011-10-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

It's one of those quiet nights in where I have the sudden urge to blog. I stumbled across this questionnaire that one of my favorite beauty gurus, @amarixe , did on her blog and i decided this would be fitting for the comfortable mood i'm in on night such as this. Here goes..

1. Mood: lazy, i won't deny that haha
2. Favorite genre of music: i enjoy a mixture of everything. i love cute love songs, feel-good songs, and anything that makes me want to get up an dance :)
3. Favorite ice cream flavor: nothing like some mint cookie n' cream mmm mmm good
4. Current nail polish: Essie's peach daquiri
5. Have you ever prank called someone? yes, but only to my friends and family haha
6. Outfit of the Day: a navy and white horizontally stripped 3/4 sleeve shirt with puffy shoulders from H&M, olive green poofy skirt from Urban Outfitters, gold strappy flip flops, and gold heart stud earrings :)
7. What is your favorite thing about autumn? Least favorite? I love everything about autumn and i'm not exaggerating! :D there is not a single thing i dislike about autumn. i love the crisp air and crunchy leaves. the beautiful warm colors that make everything glow around me. the scarves, the hats, the sweaters, the boots, my list goes on. <3
8. What time do you usually sleep at night? i wish i could tell you a get a good recommended 8 hours, but by the time i force myself to turn everything off and lay myself down, it's at least midnight and before i know it, time to start another day.
9. What was your favorite toy as a kid? This is pretty embarrassing, but i'm not going to lie, i loved school supplies and playing school. i always wanted to be the teacher! XD
10. Weekly goals: sleep earlier, stop procrastinating on my schoolwork, look on the bright side of every gloomy situation i encounter.

I actually really enjoyed filling out that survey! Hopefully that helped you get to know me a bit better :)
Leave YOUR answers as a comment below, i'd love to get to know you! :D

xoxo, Jenny

Quick&Easy College FOTD

2011-10-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

If you're in college or you've been in college, you know we college students lack two things, sleep and time. We try to try our best to make room for plenty of both but we all know it's almost impossible, to say the least. On top of that, most of us work too, go figure. While we try to sleep in every second we can mustard, we still want to look good so we don't have to regret rushing out the door only to encounter that cute barista at starbucks. ;) Here is the look I've been wearing the past few weeks of my on-the-go college life. I hope this helps you save some time in the morning :)

Thanks for watching!
xoxo, Jenny :)

Fairly Charmed GIVEAWAY!

2011-09-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

After being sent products to review from an online shop on etsy, I instantly fell in love with the products! A peach chapstick and a lilac and lavender solid perfume :) She let me choose these scents out and even gave me an extra set to give away! :D Below is my giveaway video with all the information and be sure to check out my other videos on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/xojunexbugxo and Amanda's online shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/FairlyCharmed?ref=pr_shop_more ! She has so many amazing scents to choose from and they are nothing short of retail quality! :)

Jaded

2011-08-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

So I finally filmed my first tutorial. I do apologize for the awful quality but i just can't seem to wait any longer for my new camera so here it is. Also in this video, I showcase all the eyeshadows that I've bought from Hautelook, an amazing website, in which i check everyday at 11:00 a.m EST, religiously. If you've never heard of hautelook before, I highly suggest you check it out! I explain it all in my video so check that out too! :) Click HERE to sign up for hautelook and snag some awesome steals!

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Day 09 - Your favorite pair of shoes

2011-07-19T08:05:00.000-07:00

Again, I must apologize for the neglect of my blog but I am back. :)

As for Day 09 being my favorite pair of shoes, I will not choose a pair I already own because i love them all dearly. I will, however, share with you guys the pair of beautiful wedges that I have had my eyes on for the past few months. The reason why they are not already in my possession and on my feet, protecting me from the scorching hot ground this summer is because i have not yet been able to find my size. :( I tried them on a few months ago at DSW and they were the most comfortable and flattering pair of wedges my feet had ever slipped into. One problem, they were a size too big so it looked a bit loose at the end and threw everything off. It fit perfectly fine but it didn't look that way from the outside looking in. :( I have been on the prowl since, in search of these MRKT Cleo wedge sandals. </3

Day 08 - A photo that makes you laugh

2011-07-08T13:08:00.000-07:00

This precious clown right here is my baby and she definitely, without fail, puts the color inside of my world. (John Mayer's genius words, not mine) <3

Day 07 - Your favorite animal

2011-07-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

I'll say this, i have a soft spot for anything cute and fuzzy. But let's be real here, it doesn't get much cuter than this. And, you have to admit, the monocle and moustache only make it that much better :)

Day 06 - Anything Hello Kitty

2011-06-26T17:18:00.000-07:00

I'm not quite sure what Day 06 is asking me but i do love Hello Kitty :) haha I actually no long own anything Hello Kitty but i use to own everything Hello Kitty! XD

Although I have grown out of my Hello Kitty phase, my eyes and heart have been on MAC's Hello Kitty collection for quite some time now. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on this...

.. i wouldn't mind onee bit... **drool**
My favorite pastime obsession and my current obsession [make up] are colliding and i have a bad feeling my next paycheck won't be staying with me long.. <3

Day 05 - Your favorite thing to do

2011-06-26T16:57:00.000-07:00

My favorite things to do include, eating, shopping, and sleeping. There really isn't much to write about for this one but here ya go, i'm answering it anyway. :)

Also, I often find myself rather content sitting at Starbucks on rainy days, just enjoying the under appreciated tranquility of solitude :)

Day 04 - Your favorite foundation

2011-06-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

I can't say the same for everything, but as for my foundation, i got lucky! The first and only foundation i tried, I absolutely loved so I stuck with it! Well, actually, it was recommended to me by a good friend so i owe it to her :) It gives medium coverage, but tag teamed with Mac's Studio pressed powder, or whatever powder tickles your fancy [nothing translucent of course!], gives amazing coverage, leaving your face with a flawless but natural finish. <3

Day 03 - Your Favorite Brush

2011-06-24T10:40:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been out and about somewhere and you needed to touch up your powder or bronzer so you reach into your bag for your powder brush, only to find that the walls of your makeup bag has only left you with a frayed and frazzled brush, that is in no shape to touch your face? Not to mention, there's powder all over your bag! Well, I have just the brush for you to try! The Eco Tools Retractable Kabuki brush is a vanity, as well as sanity, saver! It keeps your brush and your bag in tip top in shape! Well, as for the bag, no promises, but at least the blame won't be on the brush. ;) The bristles are as soft as can be and I haven't seen any fall outs yet! It's super handy for travel, as well as your everyday on-the-go makeup bag :D

Day 02 - Your favorite bag that you own

2011-06-24T10:23:00.000-07:00

I am greatly apologetic for I have been neglecting this blog. The reason for that, being that I had not been taken a picture of my favorite bag. With that said, I do not have a favorite bag, however, I will show you my newest bag of the moment. I glide in and out of phases with bags, like with everything else. This will also be an outfit of the day, I suppose. This is the bag my mom got me for my birthday. It is a Red by Marc Ecko. My favorite thing about the bag, as well as what i always look for in a bag, is the fabric. It is very soft and confortable but the giant flower gives it the ability to dress up any outfit. :)

This picture was taken when we went out to dinner on Father's Day. The top, i bought at Forever 21 a few summers ago, so I'm not sure if you can still get your hands on it. =/ I paired it with a pair of cuffed denim shorts, also from Forever 21, which i'm sure you can still find because they have them every year. :) For shoes, I went super casual with an old pair of brown flip flops from abercrombie. On my nails, I have on Revlon's Make Mine Mango :)
Hope you enjoyed this short and long overdue post! Check out my youtube videos! :))

Day 01 - your favorite eyeliner

2011-06-17T13:38:00.000-07:00

Ah, yes. The first piece of real make up we all started wearing in middle school, not counting lip gloss of course. If there's one thing you should know about me before we get started here is that I am probably the most indecisive person you will ever meet and I can't choose favorites so please don't mind if i cheat and present you with 3 eyeliners that i absolutely adore. :)

First i have my favorite pencil/kohl liner, the Milani Liquif'eye. Goes on like a creamy liquid liner and dries almost instantly, settled for the rest of the day! After it sets, no smudge, no budge, no smear! (well i guess this isn't a good thing if you're looking for a smudgy eyeliner but if you're looking for that, i highly recommend the Covergirl Perfect Point Pencil :))

Next, my favorite cream liner is Physician Formulas'. They come in a pack of 3, stacked. They sell the colors packaged with the intention of helping your eye color pop. I bought the one for brown eyes [which includes black, brown, and purple] and i have been in love. It also comes with a little brush that works pretty well, for a little while, then starts to die. hahah but it's okay because i just bought another brush to use for it. :)

Lastly, my favorite liquid liner is NYX's super skinny felt tip liner. Winged liner has never been so easy!

If you happen to be reading this and was looking for a new eyeliner, I hope this helped! :) What are YOUR favorites?!

30 Days Of Beauty TAG

2011-06-17T13:14:00.000-07:00

I decided to start fresh and start a new blog. The past few weeks have been oh so hectic and also i couldn't think of what to do for my first post. Thankfully, i stumbled upon this lovely tag and hey, what better way to start off a new blog! :)

Day 01 - Your favorite eye liner
Day 02 - Your favorite bag that you own
Day 03 - Your favorite brush
Day 04 - Your favorite foundation
Day 05 - Your favorite thing to do
Day 06 - Anything Hello Kitty
Day 07 - Your favorite animal
Day 08 - A photo that makes you laugh
Day 09 - Your favorite pair of shoes
Day 10 - Current fashion/style you like
Day 11 - Bag you want to have
Day 12 - Your favorite color
Day 13 - Photo of your fashion/Style icon
Day 14 - Photo of a hairstyle/haircut you'd like to have
Day 15 - Photo of your favorite bracelet
Day 16 - Music you like
Day 17 - Fashion pieces that's on your to-buy list
Day 18 - Your favorite beauty guru
Day 19 - Your favorite look from a beauty guru
Day 20 - Your favorite mascara
Day 21 - Your favorite lip stick
Day 22 - What makes you happy
Day 23 - Place where you want to live
Day 24 - Your favorite food
Day 25 - What do you want to get from luuux
Day 26 - An item from your wish list
Day 27 - Your favorite skincare product
Day 28 - Your favorite drink
Day 29 - Photo of something that makes you go "awww"
Day 30 - Your favorite nail polish

TAG! you're it! :)