Friday, March 30, 2012

Needless to say...

I have been so busy, and so tired lately. Work is going well, so far anyways! For those of you who don't know what exactly I do, I will go ahead and explain that now in elementary terms.

I work for a credit card processing company as a Risk Investigator. I deal with merchants on a daily basis. Their accounts get flagged in our system for unusual transactions, and well... we hold their funds. My supervisor then assigns me a case (a business), and I will basically investigate this business and find out everything I can about them. Are they fraud? Are they doing cash advances? What exactly are they doing? I request certain documents for certain situations, and so on so forth. I have learned so much new stuff about the market I am in, and it just amazes me how merchants act. I've only had a handful of merchants "yell" at me, but that comes with this job. I am holding merchant's funds.. At the end of the day, merchants understand our side and why we have to audit them. 

Anyways, enough of work.

It is my birthday weekend!!!
I am soooo excited. My birthday isn't technically until Monday, but this weekend is just perfect to celebrate!
Me and a bunch of friends are going to a lounge/club/bar called Cosmolava. It is beautiful on the inside. Just look for yourself! I will be taking lots of photos, and will definitely post a few in a future post.

Other exciting news..
I am going to a concert and it is only my favorite DJ ever,
TIESTO!
The concert is on April 14th and me and two good friends of mine will be raving and it is going to be epic. I can't contain my excitement. *Insert sexiness here*



Ahhhh! Loveeeee <3

So that's whats been going on in my life, and what will be going on. I promise, promise to update this more often! :) I had time at work today, so maybe I can post when I have some downtime at work..


Until next time,





Tuesday, March 20, 2012

March Favorites!

Ahh! I feel as if I have not blogged in forever. I have been so busy with working 9AM-6PM everyday, when I get home in the afternoon I just lay in bed and fall asleep. But I promise I will blog more as soon as I get in a routine!

Anyways,
I know March is not over yet, but I already know these products and songs are my favorites. :)

Beauty
 
 Neutrogena Healthy Skin
 
 
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
with Goji Berry + Haloxyl
 
 
Fake Bake Airbrush Instant Tan
 
 
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Split End Leave-in Protector
 
 
Songs

Robert Miles - Children (Dream Version)

Miss Jane - It's A Fine Day (ATB Remix)

ATB - Don't Stop

I know there weren't many, but I did not buy much this month. 

What are your favorites this month? Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,





Saturday, March 17, 2012

TAG: 11 Questions!

TAG! I'm it!
I was tagged by the beautiful Abi of Indigo Leather. Everyone go check her out! Thank you so much girl! :) xoxo

The Rules

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog.
2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus eleven questions for the people you have tagged to answer
3. Choose eleven people and link them in your tag
4. Go to their page and tell them
5. No tag backs
6. You legitimately have to tag
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11 Things About Me

1. My dog, Leeloo, is like my daughter. I love her more than anything.

2. I watch YouTube more than TV, it's getting bad. :/
 
3. I have no tattoos.

4. I have never been to Europe, but I've always dreamed of going there! It's sooo beautiful!

5. I will move to Australia at some point in my lifetime.

6. I love guys who are intelligent and have nice arms. Yum. :)

7. When I fall for a guy, I fall hard.

8. My longest relationship was 3 1/2 years.

9. I have the smallest bladder ever. I know, TMI.
 
10. My metabolism is still very high and I dread the day it slows down.
 
11. I am the only child!


11 Questions To Me:

1. What's your number 1 hair care tip?
 Don't wash your hair everyday and get trims!

2. How old were you when you started wearing make up?
13!
 
3. What's your favourite thing about the place you live?
 I love the weather here. For instance, it was sunny and almost 80 today in March! And of course since I live near the city, lots of places to go and things to do.
 
4. What famous person would you most like to look like and why?
 I can't choose just one because I have three women that I think are drop dead gorgeous inside and out. 
Jennifer Lopez - Hello... just look at her. She is perfect.
Jessica Alba - I love her hair and her body.
Eva Longoria - Her personality is just adorable and she is a strong woman.
 
5. What beauty item would you love to own but cannot justify the price?
 Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer but more as a concealer.
 
6. What made you want to start blogging?
 Well, I watch beauty gurus on YouTube, and most of them have blogs. It seemed like so much fun getting to know all your followers, and so far, I am LOVING it and all of you. <3
 
7. What's your favourite clothing store?
 TJ Maxx
 
8. What's your least favourite food?
 I would have to sayyyyy... oysters? Not a big fan.. even though I love seafood, but I pretty much try to eat everything.
 
9. What's your biggest fear?
 I have two big fears. First is one of my parents passing away, and second is clowns.
 
10. What is your best feature?
 I would have to say my eyes. I get compliments on them ALL the time. :)
 
11. What are your favourite blog posts to read? (eg. ootd's, notd's, hauls etc)
I love reading reviews on beauty and hair products.


11 Questions From Me!
1. Mac or PC?
2. What is your #1 product you'd cry if it was discontinued? Why?
3. What quote or phrase do you live your life by?
4. Do you have any pets?
5. What's your number one most listened to song on iTunes?
6. Heels or flats?
7. What is your go-to outfit when you have no idea what to wear?
8. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at Starbucks?
9. What kind of car do you drive, if any?
10. What is your dream vacation?
11. Why did you start blogging?

The Tag-ees!
 
 
Until next time,
 

Monday, March 12, 2012

Favorite Music Blog and Update!

Everyone needs to go check out my friend Cameron's blog Coherent Candy if you love dance music. You will find the latest and greatest in House, Electro House, Progressive, Electro, and more. He runs the site, and updates it quite often. I am literally on his blog everyday listening to new music. And per my request, he sends me music everyday. Go support him! :)


&& update!!!

I started my job today! I loved every bit of it and I have a lot to learn, and I even get my own cubicle/desk! :)


I plan on decorating this baby so would you all like to see how I decorate my work space?

Let me know in the comments!

Sorry I have been MIA. I have been so busy with getting stuff together for work, and the Spring Forward time change is really catching up to me. I will get back into the swing of things here in the next couple of days. Promise!

Until next time,

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Grab My Button!

Hurray! I made my first official button for my blog!

I think buttons are an adorable way to connect other bloggers so
grab away!

Also, I will be putting a few of my "Daily Reads" button's on my blog!


&& thank you all for following me, new and old! :) Love you all!



Until next time,

Friday, March 09, 2012

OOTN (Thursday) & OOTD (Friday)

OOTN: Thursday

I was wearing some black pumps that you can't see, thanks to self timer :)
Dress: TJ Maxx
Belt: TJ Maxx
Shoes: Target
Jewelry: from Mommy (up close down below)



OOTD: Friday










Shirt: TJ Maxx
Leggings: Target? (got them a long time ago)
Boots: Croft and Barrow
Jewelry: from Mommy (probably QVC)




Until next time,

Eyelash Tutorial?

I get a ton of comments about my eyelashes in person, 
"Are you wearing fake eyelashes?"
"What do you use?"
amongst a variety of other questions.
So my question to those beauty girls out there who read my blog, would you like me to do a tutorial on my eyelashes and how I get them to look the way they do?


I went out last night for a few drinks, and took a few pictures on my webcam (not great quality, but hey, I was in a rush).


Closer up






Let me know in the comments below!



Until next time,

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

It's Official!

Yay!!!
For those of you who don't know yet, I recently got a big girl job (as I like to call it) as a
Risk Investigator.

Well, I got all the paperwork in today and I start on Monday! Eeeeeek! I am super excited to start this new chapter in my life and am so so thankful I got this opportunity in my field!


Does anyone else get super excited about getting a job or is it just me? :P

Until next time,

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Spring Trends: Color Blocking

I will be starting a Spring Trends series! *insert hurray*
I love the spring time for a variety of reasons.

1. My birthday (April 2nd, send me gifts! aha.)
2. The weather is perfect.
3. The fashion.
4. The makeup.

The first trend that I think I am really going to love is
Color Blocking!


Color blocking is basically wearing two or more colors that compliment each other.


 I love that it is coming back into style for the Spring/Summer season.

Here are a few of my favorite color combinations via:

 
                              1. Green, Purple, Yellow            2. Pastels                    3. Blue and Yellow


I have been obsessed with all the bright and cheerful colors at Forever 21 lately. I want to buy it all, but I will be a good girl and use the clothes I already have to achieve my version of color blocking. Seems simple enough. :)


Will you try out color blocking this Spring?


Until next time,

Monday, March 05, 2012

Skin Care Routine

I have tried a numerous amount of products, from drugstore to high end, and I can finally say I love my routine. The line I use is the:

Neutrogena Naturals 


I wash my face daily and nightly. This is important folks to prevent breakouts!!!

These products have been consistently awesome for my skin. There are three main reasons I love this line. 

1. No harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, phthalates!
2. Not tested on animals!!
3. It actually removes my waterproof makeup!


Step 1

 Product Description: "Completely cleans skin and removes makeup in one step without stripping skin's natural moisture. This Peruvian Tara seed bionutrient rich cleanser leaves skin soft and rinses clean. Developed for gentle eye area."

Sale Price: $6.49

This is HANDS DOWN my favorite face cleanser. It removes EVERYTHING, even waterproof mascara (and we all know I wear waterproof mascara to hold my eyelash curl). I wear a fair amount of makeup so I was surprised that it took off all my makeup with one to two pumps and water. The smell is a nice, fresh scent. This is an excellent product, and not expensive at all.


Step 2

Product Description: "Gently scrubs away impurities and dull, dead skin cells that can build up in pores to improve complexion for fresh, clear skin. Suitable for even acne prone skin. Gentle enough for daily use. Won't clog pores."

Sale Price: $6.49

Can you say best scrub I have ever used? Yes.. This scrub does not feel like sandpaper rubbing on your skin (I hate that feeling). It has a small and refined grain that leaves your skin soft and smooth. If I wanted to skip step 1 and just use this, I could. It makes my skin feel SO fresh, clean, and healthy looking, and my pores don't look clogged either. I will continue to buy this as long as they make it. 

Please Neutrogena, do NOT stop making the Naturals line.


Step 3


Product Description: "CLEAN & CLEAR® PERSA-GEL® 10 Acne Medication is a unique formula that goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples start. This maximum strength Benzoyl Peroxide acne medication is the same prescription formula recommended by doctors."

Sale Price: $6.49

I will use this maybe 3-4 times a week and I swear by this product. I apply a thin layer all over my face, as if you were moisturizing, and it clears my skin up and keeps other pimples from forming. It is a bit drying, but what acne product isnt? Using a benzoyl peroxide medication along with salicylic acid cleanser/scrub works the best for my skin to help clear and prevent cystic acne.

You can find all these products at drugstores near you.




Yay clear skin!


What is your skin care routine? What products work best for your skin?
Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,