Zoya Nail Products

I have seen Zoya nail polishes on a few blogs out there and was curious to try this brand. I'm very much an OPI kinda gal, but I have heard some good things about Zoya and I was reeled in by the promotion of free gifts with purchase. Haha! So Asian. I haven't seen Zoya in any of the beauty stores I frequent so I ordered online.

Your shipment comes packed carefully. I hate those peanuts! But at least they were the biodegradable kine.



Glimmer - I love this shade! I only swatched one coat, but you can build the color with a few thin coats for a more opaque look. For some reason, this bottle seemed less full than the others. :\ Ultra glitzy nude pink gold with glittering multi-color metallic sparkles. $6.50


Matahari on the left and Blair on the right

Blair - this one is my fave. Kind of washed out from the flash. Deep ruby metallic with subtle sparkle highlights. $6

Matahari - I kept smudging this nail, so hence the messy swatch! I was looking for something more purple but this color is still very pretty. Deep magenta purple frost with subtle metallic shimmer. I wish it was more purple like in the picture online. $6

I also picked up the Zoya Treatment Trio Cube. I wanted to try the Color Lock System of Anchor, Armor and Hurry Up. Some say that this system really holds their color down. After trying it, I wasn't impressed. I was chipping a few days after my mani. What I do like are the Hurry Up drops that accelerate drying time. I like my combo of Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps as a base, 2 coats of color and OPI Top Coat. $15


These were the freebies included! Qtica Intense Total Hydrating Therapy and the Remove+. The lotion I keep by the bed and slather on my hands before sleeping. It isn't greasy and makes your hanads soft! The only drawback is that the smell isn't that great. Tolerable, but not something I would purchase.

On the other hand, the Remove+ is an awesome product and I will definitely be purchasing more of this! It takes only one cotton pad to remove polish from 5 nails! I did a comparison with my store brand non-acetone remover, and it took almost one pad per nail to get the polish off! Waste! I plan on ordering the Big Flipper bottle for $9.99 in the near future. It is a push dispenser with a flip-top cap. Less mess and less waste.

Make up and Sushi?

Hahah! Ok, not eating it while doing my make up. I'm sitting on it! I had to get a rug to put under me while doing my make up because someone kept complaining about how colorful the carpet seemed to be getting. :p I have another rug from Ikea, but this one rocks my socks. Sushi rug from Archie McPhees on sale for $8!

28 Neutral Eyeshadow Palette & Contour and Blush Palette

I am finally getting around to these and this is because I love my Ms. B and owe her some posts of requests! 28 Neutral Eyeshadow Palette and Blush & Contour Palette! I ordered the Blush & Contour Palette from Coastal Scents, but I should have waited or at least looked around better because I could have gotten it considerably cheaper! I found the 28 Neutral Eyeshadow Palette on Ebay and the seller ended up having the Blush & Contour Palette too! Arrgghh! I could have saved SOME money. :p

I apologize in advance for some of the blurry photos. Lack of time, lack of rest and lack of energy to perfect the photos. You won't need exact, up close detail. Plus, you don't want to see my face up close! BAH! I have been having an off month and it really shows. :(

These were some of my faves out of the palette. These were swatched dry with no primer.

I love the range of colors! Its pretty expanse for a neutral palette. Light to dark to in-between!


Just a subtle wash of color all over the lid, accentuating the outer-v and a little bit of the crease. I added a smidge of shimmer just underneath the brow. This is a great palette for a more reserved workplace and/or bridal.

Don't mind the horrid brows! I'm building some growth before I try threading.

Uggh...a bit of baggage under the eyes. Lack of sleep! Check out my lashes though! Lady Lam does an awesome job on my eyelash extensions! I love them!

Here is the Contour & Blush Palette. It comes with 3 highlighters, 1 contour powder and 2 blushes.

This is before the palette.

Here we go with the how-to! Make your fishy face. Or you can just purse your lips if you like. You're going to pick up some contour powder and start from outside in sweeping the color through the hallow area you have created by making your fish face.

Then you're going to shade down your nose on each side and then apply some contour powder under your jawline.

Some slight difference.

Then you're going to take a highlight color and apply down the middle of your nose and above your brow bone

You can also apply some underneath your eyey.


Then add some blush! I went for the more dusty mauve.

A little bit of color on the apples of your cheek.

And we're all done!

These 2 colors are good dupes for MAc's Sculpt and Shape powders. Check it out! First off, the palette is HUGE! I was expecting something along the lines of how small a MAC blush is but see how huge it is compared to my Scuplt and Shape?!

And this is how I am while doing this. Sitting on the floor in a white tank and pink Hello Kitty jammy bottoms. :D

MAC Passionately Red/Viva Glam: 3 Warm Lips

I had to indulge!! I only picked up one, but I may have to pick up another because my drunk ass lost the brush last night while out and about. :( Sad! I love the colors! It has my favorite Viva Glam V Lipglass! This is the perfect lip compact for going out. Just

What the website says:

Lipstick compact made of deep red snakeskin-embossed metal with a lavish faux jewel. Features two VIVA GLAM VI and VIVA GLAM V Lipsticks, and one VIVA GLAM V Gloss. Includes a black-handled 316 SE Lip Brush. All proceeds from the sale of this Holiday VIVA GLAM compact go to support men, women and children around the world living with HIV/AIDS. Limited edition.


My grubby mitts were all over the box. Haha! Look at the smudges!


Pretty, pretty!


Even prettier!

I am tempted to get the Cool Lips too so I can replace my lost brush. Damn it! I'm so mad! But the Cool Lips is also pretty, pretty as well, so there's no need to pull my arm. :p

Almay Moisturizing Eye Make Up Remover

$2.00 at Big Lots, so why not? I was drawn to this because it claims that it can remove waterproof and long wearing lip color. I always have a hard time removing MAC Pro Long Wear Lip Color from my lips and hate to waste my favorite Neutrogena remover on lipstick. Even Neutrogena didn’t remove all the traces of Pro Long Wear. The consistency of this remover claims to be gel, but I would have to say this is more of a heavy cream. It really reminded me of Vaseline and it really did feel like Vaseline when I tried to remove my eye make up with it. Yuck! I would suggest not using this on your eye area. This did however hold up to its claim of removing long wearing lipstick and would use this remover for that purpose only.


Just looks like petroleum jelly to me!


I have MAC Pro Longwear on my hand and put remover on the top half.


One swipe and it removed it! There is good use for this! I'll keep it around, but I won't be buying anymore since its not that great.

Another FF Coupon?!

Damn it! Now there's a Bath and Body Works FF coupon? So evil! I want to get some Twisted Peppermint soap and lotion because that is my absolute favorite winter smell and then the whole Lambie line is too damn cute. Just what I need, another gd blanket! Hahaha! We'll see what comes about from this. Coupon is 20friends until November 16th.

Unbelievable! Urban Decay Family & Friends Sale!

Now did you think I was really capable of letting this sale pass me by? I don't think so! I am way over my slush fund budget and really should not buy anything for the rest of November. Ridiculous. Well, 30% off was calling my name so I picked up a couple of things! And its not eyeshadow for once! ffh30 until the 17th I believe!


I picked up the 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Ozone. $16 Per the website -

Tips: Apply Ozone (our clear shade) outside the lip line to prevent feathering, or inside lips to keep gloss in place without leaving a line. Ozone also works wonders as a blend and repair tool!

Convinced! I love the 2nd tip of using on the inside of the lips to keep gloss in place. This may also work with just lipstick that you don't have a matching liner for. This should be interesting to try.

Big Budda Brush Set. $100 From the website:

Protect your good karma and look good doing it. Good Karma Brushes are made with super-soft Taklon, a man-made fiber that comes to a fine point at the tip, just like natural hair. (So no little animals were harmed in the making of these brushes!) We crimp and manipulate the high-tech, two-tone fibers to create the perfect form for each brush function. Weighted metal handles and an exclusive knurling give you a better grip for easy application. And, they look so darn purty, too. What a nice gift!

Powder Brush - Big and fluffy, this brush lays down a perfect application of loose or pressed powder.

Blush Brush - Soft domed shape perfect for dusting on blush for an all-over glow. Try using it at an angle for fierce definition.

Crease Brush – Round, paintbrush shape contours and blends. Great for getting in the crease while softly blending color out.

Wonder Brush - Small and flat with a rounded tip – this brush does it all! Apply shadow with precision, lay down concealer, smooth on lip color, line eyes and more.

Blender Brush - Large brush with a fluffy shape that sweeps shadow across lids and blends out color.

Brow Brush - Not too soft, but not too stiff, this angled brush lets you define your brows naturally or dramatically. Or, use the thin edge and firm texture to perfectly line your eyes.

* Brushes come packed in a black Urban Decay zippered bag.

I know, I know! I have enough damn brushes already! What caught my eye is the fact that the bristles are taklon! The handles and the zippered bag are pretty darn cute too! Oh and I know I just bought that EcoTools brush set too, but who knows what's going to happen to that. Haha! I do wish this set included their Shadow Brush in it as well.

Reviews on these when I get 'em and when I get around to it!

ALMAY® bright eyes® liner/highlighter duo in Soft Black/Champagne

I was convinced to buy this eyeliner after Ms. B asked if I had seen this or heard about it. Well, I did pick up an older version of this liner at Big Lots and liked it, but didn't love it. This on the other hand, I do love!

What the website says:

Instantly refreshes and enhances your eyes with a unique natural complex of marine extracts, white tea and light reflectors. The eyeliner works double duty to softly define eyes, while the highlighter illuminates the brow bone and corners for a lifting effect.
Hypoallergenic. Ophthalmologist tested.

The liner does not tug while applying! I was surprised! The highlighter was creamy and easily blendable. I was able to line my lid and waterline with ease and had just minimal smudging. Overall, I really like this liner and would repurchase. Ms. B will be getting one too! One thing I wish was different was the actual packaging. The older version of this that I have is a twist up automatic pencil that's a bit more sleek.

FOTD: Violette

Shades of purple are very flattering for those with brown eyes. I remember one of my first eyeshadow palettes, it was Wet'n Wild LoL!, had a purple eyeshadow in it that I loved! Some girls thought my eyeshadow was too bright, but I didn't care cuz the color was awesome! I had been lemming this NYX trio in Purple/Deep Purple/Prune on CherryCulture.com for the longest time and was finally able to get it when it came back in stock. The colors are very complimentary of each other! This was actually a FOTD that I did awhile ago. I have a few more pending! My skin is just bad right now. Stress, not enough rest and STRESS!


Products used:

Face-
BE Medium Tan
L'Oreal Bare Naturale Concealer in Medium (under the eyes and & on blemishes)
MAC Mineralize Blush in Gleeful

Eyes-
UDPP
MAC Shadestick in Gracious Me from lashline to 1/2 way up the eyelid
NYX Trio - Prune over Shadestick and Deep Purple in Outer-V and Crease
Almay Bright Eyes Liner/Highlighter Duo in Soft Black/Champagne
Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette

Lips-
MAC Spice Liner
MAC Liquer Lipglass

Still have a few eyelash extensions!





Too bad I ended up crying all my make up off at the end of the night. Haha! Long story...but let's just say don't talk to me about certain things when I have a lot of Crown in me. Haha!

I won!

I hardly win anything, but when I saw Tammy had a random contest in one of her postings that I happened to participate in and I actually won! There were 5 initial winners and she had 2 randomly chosen to win. Vanessa @ Van's Make Up Ride was a winner as well! Whoop whoop! If you don't know where the line, "We were on a break!" came from, then you truly aren't a Friends fanatic! ;p

**Correction! There were 5 entries and 2 winners. Haha!

Someone stop me!

I have placed 3 separate orders on Sephora.com and even made an appearance to the Bellevue Square store yesterday. Although, I did manage to walk out of the store empty handed. That was because I already bought a Viva Glam lip palette at Nordstrom. LoL! Enough...no more Sephora for me for now. I have already spent too much. Wasteful biatch! I need to be saving my money! Yves Saint Laurent - GLOSS PUR BlackPure Lip Shine Gloss. I know what you're thinking, black lip gloss? But the way Pink used this gloss with a deep red color was absolutely smashing!

NARS blush in Super Orgasm. I didn't jump on the bandwagon with the original Orgasm blush. I opted for Deep Throat instead. But when Super Orgasm made its debut and I swatched it, I loved it! Its more pink and there are gold speckles. Its not as glittery as you may think since they do eventually fall off. I can't wait to see this on my cheeks!

Quick Beauty Survey - Cuz Tammy did it! :)

My girl Tammy @ Portrait of A Lady did this survey so I decided to do it as well! :) I added a few questions too. I'm taking a study break and going to have lunch & get some retail therapy with one of my good gal pals.

Height: 5'1" (It took me a year to grow that inch!)
Age: 29 & feelin' fine. Bring on Dirty 30!
Describe your Hair: Thick and course with a slight wave. Layered haircut so my hair is lighter and I am not prone to headaches from a ponytail. LoL!
Favorite Lipgloss: For the past 3 years - MAC's Love Nectar. Thanks to my girl Casey!
How long does it take you to get ready in the AM: 1+ hour? I take a 30 minute shower and then the rest of my rituals take about another 30 minutes.
Favorite shampoo: Straight Sexy Hair - love the scent!
Favorite conditioner: Straight Sexy Hair - love the scent and the way it makes my hair feel!
Favorite styling product: Farouk BioSilk and then whatever hairspray I have in rotation if I have any fly aways.
Favorite body wash: Dove Energizing Body Wash - smells fresh and has scrubby beads in it!
Do you tan: Yeap! In moderation. I will actually be trained to air brush tan by my friend who opened a tanning salon. You Western WA heads, I'll fill you in when I start working!
What is your most important beauty product: I have to agree with Tammy on this one...SPF! This is always on my face year round.
Would you/do you go in public without makeup: On my lazy days yes. And when I am having a rough day at work. My girl at work told some of our colleagues, "I know when Rhondalei is really tired when she's not wearing any make up." She let me go home early that day. Ahaha!
Favorite Celeb: I don't have a particular one.
Favorite Makeup Line: MAC-whore! But I do indulge in other brands....cheap and steep!
Favorite Skin Care Line: Kiehl's
How do you combat your "I feel ugly/fat" days: I will do myself up while sporting sweats, long sleeve and my Uggs.
Best beauty fix/secret: I definitel agree with Tammy - SLEEP and also keeping yourself hydrated!
Favorite mascara: Cheap - Maybelline Define-A-Lash or L'Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition. Steep - Chanel Extracils or Dior Show
Favorite Eyeshadow: MAC Shroom - all over color and highlight
Favorite place to shop for makeup: Steep - Nordy's, Sephora, Ulta Cheap - Wal-greens, Wal-mart, Rite Aid, Cherryculture.com, Nonpareilboutique.com
Favorite place to shop for clothes: Nordy's & Forever 21
Favorite Perfume: Juicy Couture & Burberry The Beat
If you could have one plastic surgery procedure, what would it be: Its a tie between lipo and gettin the knockahs to a permanent D. Haha! Seriously! When the weight comes off, a cup size is lost. :(
What is your biggest make up pet peeve: Badly filled in brows! I'm guilty of straglers, but I'm talking about the always surprised looking ones or the ones that look like tadpoles. LoL!

What are your favorite things..?? Feel free to copy this survey for your blog..please let me know if you do I would really like to know what your favorite things are. =)

Sephora Friends & Family!

I used it this AM at 12:30! Haha! I couldn't sleep, so why not shop! I ended up just getting the Urban Decay 24/7 Travel Size Set Of 5 in Velvet Rope and Philosophy's Red Velvet Cake Lip Shine Ornament. I may end up getting some other stuff later! :D

L’Occitane Amande Lotion with Milk Concentrate

I loved this lotion after using some of my girl Cat’s one night before going out. Not only does it have a great almond scent, but its non-greasy and really penetrates my skin! I managed to pick this bonus size of the lotion at the Seattle Premium Outlets L’Occitane store and even got an extra 10% discount that day! While the price tag sale of $42 is pretty steep, you only use a small amount as opposed to several pumps of some other lotion. Not only is the scent great but it does state that it has firming properties! As directed, I apply this lotion from bottom to top in circular motions, concentrating on areas like the thighs, stomach and bust. Its not a wonder treatment, but it is a nice treat to slather this on after my shower! I use this sparingly now since it is pretty damn expensive!

Possibly Lost: Package from Ms. B :(

I'm soooooo sad! I have been expecting a package from Ms. B in Thailand and now I think its possibly lost. She sent it out almost a month ago and I haven't seen it yet. I even called the post office to see if any parcels are waiting to be picked up, but nothing. *sigh* I haven't given up all hope yet girl! I'm waiting for that pleasant surprise when I get home from work. My next packages to her, including her Christmas present, will be hand delivered by her BF's sister. No chances taken! I have always had confidence in the postal system, especially here in the states since my Daddy works at the PO. From now on, I'm going to pay a little bit more to include a certificate of mailing so we can track the package. ***fingers crossed*** I am hoping that maybe it got delayed in customs, so let's just keep hoping it will show up!

M.I.A.

One of the reasons I was MIA. LoL! Party girl!

Diggin for gold! AHAHA! I found a nice package from the UPS guy. :p That's my boy Phanna - not the BF. I was too busy skanking it out with my friends to bother taking pictures with the BF. LoL!

Hiatus...sort of!

I know, I have been MIA the past couple of weeks. #1 because of work. #2 because it was Halloween last week! I have just been so tired when I get home from work. I mostly just surf online when I get home and then pass out. You probably won't see many weekday updates from me, but I'll try and make it up by posting more than one entry per day! :) I have quite a few EOTD/FOTD's waiting to be posted and some new products to review!