Arabian Eyes FOTN!

Tonight I was playing around with my makeup and ended up doing Arabian inspired eye makeup. Representing my heritage.. lol If you guys didn't know I'm half Middle Eastern (Jordanian to be exact) haha I really liked the way It turned out but I couldn't get any good pictures.. :( This is always my dilemma. I want a new camera so so so bad!!!

FACE: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Tawny
Ben Nye Banana Visage Powder
MAC Beauty Powder in Smooth Harmony (Bronzer from Heatherette collection)
MAC So Ceylon MSF

EYES: L'Oreal Collagen Mascara in Black
Milani Eye Tech Liquid Liner Pen in Black (outlined my eyes)
L'Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Liner in Black (on waterline)
NYX Eyeshadow Trio in Ceramic (I used the black color.. it's almost exactly the same as MAC Black Tied. I used this on my lid)
MAC Violet Trance e/s (I smudged this under the black liner under my eyes and blended this into the black shadow)
MAC Parfait Amour e/s (blended into Violet Trance)
MAC Pink Bronze Pigment (blended into parfait amour and put in the corners of my eyes lightly)
MAC Gesso e/s for a matte white highlight
MAC Fascinating White Pencil Liner (for the little line I extended from the outer corner)

LIPS: MAC Spice Lip Liner Pencil
MAC Hue Lipstick

TAG: What's in my handbag & makeup bag???!

I had a request to do a post about whats in my handbag! I think these are pretty fun.. and I was bored today so I thought I'd do it. Although, whats in my bag isn't that interesting.. lol I rotate handbags every week.. this is the one I'm currently wearing. Its getting a little old and beat up.

Here's everything dumped out..

 1) Large Victoria's Secret Cosmetic Bag 2) Beyond the Zone Flipped Out Styling Spray (this is a must if I need a quick hair fix!) 3) Small bottle of Versace Bright Crystal Perfume (my favorite scent) 4) Brush (I'm always brushing my hair so it looks nice and full) 5) Marc Jacobs Clutch Wallet (this is my fav. wallet I've ever owned. It holds everything and I've been using it for a over a year & its in perfect condition) 6) Travel pack of Kleenex tissues 7) Chewing Gum 8) Pen (I usually have an agenda in my bag.. I write everything down) 9) Keys

And this is what I have in the pocket of my purse..
 
1) Lots of band-aids (A must if you wear high heels a lot like me!) 2) Hand Sanitizer Wipes 3) Tan Towels (These are self tanning towelettes. I carry these on me because I sleep over at my boyfriends house a lot and If I didn't get a chance to apply my self tanner, I usually will use these to wipe across my hands, arms and face. I don't love these.. but they're convenient) 4) My Victoria's Secret Pill Box.. I have a fish oil vitamin in there with some tylenol and asprin. lol And to the goodies.. my makeup bag!

These are all of my necessities for my every day look. CLICK FOR FULL VIEW
 1) Hair tie and small hair clip, in case I want to put my hair back or half way. 2) Refresh Eye Drops, in case my eyes get irritated. 3) Estee Lauder Cream Moisturizer 4) Dental Floss. I hate when I get something stuck in my teeth and can't get it out! haha 5) Tweezers. 6) Brow razor.. In case I have some strays I need to get rid of. 7) MAC Pencil Sharpener 8) ELF Studio Blush Brush (a new favorite brush of mine. This is perfect for contouring. I use it for my bronzer, blush and powder!) 9) MAC 187SE Duo Fiber Brush for my foundation application. 10) Make up Forever Matte Velvet Foundation (I switch foundations all of the time. This is what I happened to be wearing today) 11) NYX Eye Shadow Trio in "Ceramic". I wear this every single day. Its two shades of shimmering grays and one black. I use it to line my eyes. 12) MAC Mineralize Blush in "Dainty". I've been using this almost every day since I've purchased it. Its not really a favorite of mine.. but it's a nice natural pink. 13) MAC Golden Bronzer 14) Ben Nye Banana Visage Powder 15) L'Oreal Extra Collagen Mascara 16) MAC "Spiked" Brow Pencil 17) Milani Eye Tech Black Liner Pen 18) MAC "Spice" Lip Liner Pencil. I use this liner with all of my lip colors.. 19) Blistex lip balm 20) MAC Lipstick in "Hue" 21) NYX Round Lipstick in "Orange Soda" 22) NYX Round Lipgloss in "Whipped" That's all :) and just for fun.. I put my bag on the scale and it weighs almost 4 pounds. haha!

Shiseido The Makeup Mascara Base!

Shiseido The Makeup Mascara Base

While I was at Bloomingdale's today I decided to pick up an item I've been wanting to try for the longest time!! I'm talking about well over a year. That is, Shiseido's Makeup Mascara Base. I always look at the reviews on Makeupalley.. and if it has a minimum of 150 ratings.. and its at least 70% or higher rating.. I'll add it to my wish list. This in particular has a current rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 730 reviews & has a 81% buy again rate. I think that's pretty dang good.

It is $23 for a .25oz tube.. which is a little pricey for a mascara.. but if you're buying a high end mascara you're going to be spending over $20. Well, let me correct myself.. this isn't a mascara. It's a mascara base. It's basically a clear coat that will improve mascara application & wear, boosts volume & curl and adds dramatic definition to the eyes. It comes in a sleek deep purple/gunmetal colored tube, and it has a big fluffy wand. (I love mascaras with big wands for some reason).

Review 9/10/09: I thought originally that this will add length to your lashes.. but when I read the bottle, It doesn't say anything about length. It talks about volume and curl. It does do whats promised. I noticed it made my lashes stand up on their own without having to curl them. The curl pretty much lasted all day. And my lashes had  more volume with just one coat of mascara. I think this is a really good base to use prior to an application of lengthening mascara. I give it a 4 of of 5 stars. I'm unsure if I'll repurchase. I've only used it for a week.

Follow up: I have repurchased this base since and will continue to purchase it. It really does what it promises. It helps keep my lashes curled better and it makes my lashes look more volumized and separated. I can't be without it! :)

Small F21 Haul & my new B Makowsky bag!

I had a few requests regarding my purchase from forever 21. I really didn't get much.. just a few things. I really am not at the right weight to be buying clothes. Any clothes I buy now is going to end up being my fat clothes in a couple months so It's a waste of money. I've had lots of requests for taking pictures of the outfits I wear, but this whole summer I wore sweats.. I won't be posting any outfits until I can actually fit into them. I think my forever 21 gets picked over quick. I didn't find anything on my shopping list. I just found the ring.. but they only had one left and the size was too big. >:[ My best friend told me they just opened a F21 in the mall by her house so I'm going to check that out. Anyway, here's what I got..

I got the bib necklace in gold.. The silver one is only available through the website.. and I got a pair of earrings.. that weren't on the site. I LOVE the aviators.. I'm so sad though.. the day after I got them I left them at someones house.. and I haven't gotten them back.. it's been stressing me out b/c i love them and want to wear them. lol

I wore the faux leather jacket thingy today.. I paired it with a long sleeve white shirt, black leggings and black ankle booties.

Here are the earrings I got.. they're gold and light pink.

(I didn't pair them with the hoodie.. lol I just put them on for the pic)

I normally don't buy dangly earrings. Actually, I NEVER buy them. I haven't worn chandelier type earrings since I was a senior in high school. I guess I got over that trend.. and I really only wear studs. But I thought these were so pretty.. and I wore them the other day and loved them. I may start up with dangly earrings again.

And, onto my handbag. Like I really need another purse.. lol but, I couldn't resist it. I got it from Marshalls for $179.99 + tax. They currently have it in retail stores.. I saw it at Macy's the other day. I think the original price is $295. I love B. Makowsky handbags. This is my 2nd one. I love the signature hardware on the bags, the leopard lining and the buttery soft glove leather.

This is my favorite color leather.. I have a few bags this color.

that's all babes :)