Too Faced

Too Faced is my second favorite cosmetic brand. MAC being number one, of course. They have such unique, high quality products in adorable packaging. Here are my favorites/usual purchases: 


Snow Bunny Bronzer - $25. It looks like neopolitan ice cream! It’s a best seller, which isn’t surprising. This is the best bronzer I have ever tried and I can’t get enough. The colors make for a perfect blend and the shimmer is pretty intense. You’re definitely going to want this stashed away for those summer nights out.

Starry Eyed Liner - $17.50. This bold liquid glitter liner makes your eyes shine all night. So easy to apply and without a mess! Bonus: They contain cucumber, peach & carrot to soothe and calm your skin. It comes in six different colors: black, blue, green, pink, silver & gold. My personal favorites are Restraining Order (black) and Obsessed Fan (green).

Single Eyeshadows - $16. These soft, rich, long-lasting shadows never disappoint. Every color is gorgeous. I have made Dirt Bag (dark brown with gold specks) a beauty staple.

Baked Eyeshadow - $19.50. A futuristic line of shadows. These mixed, metallic, iridescent pigments are dreamy. I can’t wait to get it in Super Nova and Magenta Moon.

Mood Swing gloss - $18.50. Remember mood rings? Well, this gloss starts off clear and transforms into a number of shades of pink, depending on your mood! How fun is that? It also contains essential oils to condition your lips.

Magic Wand concealer - $19.50. This pink magic wand will cover up anything you please.

Products can be purchased @ www.toofaced.com (Free shipping until July 31st!) and www.sephora.com (Allows you to choose up to 3 free samples with every order!).

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Staying Thin

More and more, I’m seeing ridiculous diet trends and everyone is crazy about them. Which, I guess, is fine and dandy if it works for you. But I prefer staying active rather than dramatically altering my food intake. Albeit, I’ve barely weighed over 110lbs in my life (height being 5′4″ish)…God bless fast metabolism and about 8 years of ballet, cheerleading, etc…but we all have our little moments and we all (mostly) desire to remain thin, right? I know I do. It’s very hard for me to stay away from fast/junk food. I always try to balance it out a bit with something healthy and exercise. But these are my favorite, most efficient (and satisfying…) ways to do so:

 

Yes. Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Striptease  collection. I love it. It’s fun, humorous and sexy. Dancing, in my opinion, is a perfect way to stay trim. I remember my childhood best friend and I always doing our Barbie Workout video. You know…the one with little Jennifer Love Hewitt…and we really thought we were something. But that’s crap. You really are something with this one, ladies. It makes me feel like I’m back in the dance studio warming up for class. Ohh dancing…how I miss thee… Next, my girlfriends and I are looking to sign up for a pole dancing class just for the hell of it. Why not have fun with the gals and feel sexy while staying fit?

 

                 Tennis! I’m not a fantastic player, but I’ve always enjoyed it. My boyfriend and I recently took it up again. Just hitting the ball around for 20 minutes feels like a good enough workout to last you awhile. Grab yourself a delicious bottle of Fiji water, a cute tennis racket..

 (I, personally, would love to have the Chanel racket.)

..and head over to the courts!  

 


Sex. That’s all I need to say. Well…if you do it right, that is. =)
http://calorielab.com/news/2008/02/12/calories-burned-during-sex/

 

Of course the gym is still, and will always be, on the list. As well as healthy meals. But sticking to the same routine day after day gets boring and leads to procrastination. Gotta make some of it fun!  

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6 Things To Do in Atlanta

I was born and raised here, so I’ve got a pretty good feel of things ’round these parts. I have come up with a top 6 list of great places to go for those who may just be visiting, passing through, want something new to do, whatever. You can trust my judgment. It’s fabulous. However, you can’t trust maps you get off the internet…or any directions anyone gives you…so it would be a bright idea to have a GPS handy. Or just use your keen bat senses. Our roads and signs are a total mess. Also, this different kind of post is for the boyfriend and friends who told me to start writing reviews for happenin’  places.

#1 The High Museum of Art

(Snapped a photo with my Chocolate v2 camera.)

I absolutely adore the art museum. So should you. It’s perfect for a date, girls’ night out, study group or by yourself for a classy and relaxing evening of art. I would also say it’s a great place to meet interesting people. They added a new section to the building a year or so ago, so it’s bigger for newer galleries. Which are amazing. Every third Friday of the month, they have Friday Night Jazz. Jazz bands, drinks, snacks, dancing, gift shops, everyone gets all dolled up for it and the entire museum is open to explore from 5-10pm. The boyfriend and I go every Valentine’s Day.
$18 admission

www.high.org

 

#2 Virginia Highland


A quaint little neighborhood area filled with boutiques, bars, restaurants, etc. Also perfect for a date or girly time. It isn’t too far from the museum and everything else in the city. So, there’s more than enough to do and a lot within walking distance. My favorite spots at the Highlands are the Highland Tap..which is an underground tavern..and Dakota J’s..which is an amazing little one of a kind boutique. Even my mother hung out there at my age.
www.virginiahighland.com

 

#3 Sutra Lounge

Voted one of the top 100 nightclubs in the U.S. As far as the top nightclubs in Atlanta, I’d vote it number one. It’s sexy, chic and trendy. Always packed. Fantastic DJ. It’s a guaranteed good time. They recently changed their whole look, so they’re even better. It’s located right by a ton of other nightclubs…but you can’t pass this place up.
www.sutraloungeatl.com

 

#4 The Masquerade

The Masquerade used to be an old mill many years ago and now it’s a concert venue with bars and dancing. It’s great because the tickets are very rarely over $20 and are usually even cheaper than that. You can see your favorite bands play or discover new ones anytime. It has three floors named Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. It’s also said to be one of Georgia’s top haunted places because so many freak accidents occurred at the mill and lives had been lost there. But wait! There’s more! On Saturday nights, the downstairs area moonlights as a gay club (That my friends and I have also enjoyed!). A jack of all trades.
www.masq.com

 

#5 Fado Irish Pub

Now this isn’t only in Atlanta. You can probably find one in most major cities. But it’s a great scene for everyone. It’s a beautifully designed Irish pub and it delivers the full package. Best pint in Atlanta, perfect for viewing sporting events and bands often play there. They recently closed down in order to reopen in a new location in Buckhead. They now have a rooftop deck with a heated floor. I couldn’t begin to describe the uniqueness of the pub. You would just have to see it.
www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta

 

#6 Twist restaurant

I just love this place. The atmosphere is so flashy and fun, celebs frequent (as well as their sister restaurant Shout) and the food is delicious. It’s located in Midtown at Phipps Plaza, so it’s very trendy and elegant. It’s mostly tapas, sushi and seafood. The boyfriend loved their oysters and I thought the Bucatini Alfredo with chicken was to die for. We’re pretty positive we saw Omar Epps there last time. The whole setting reminds me of Sex and the City
www.heretoserverestaurants.com

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Here Comes the Bride…

I thought this would be fitting since the boyfriend and I are about to be in our friends’ wedding together in a few months. (My first time being a bridesmaid.) There are a lot of cheesy ideas out there when it comes to wedding or party favors. But I think these are the top three cutest ideas.

 

$26 each @ www.classybride.com . Color of your choice. (I love the blue.) Letters are in clear crystals. It would make an adorable Kodak moment for the bride and her maids.

 

$13 each @ www.myweddingfavors.com . This mini jeweled frame acts as a place card holder for the guests or just insert your favorite photo memory of the big day! The rhinestone crown is a lovely, unique touch.

 

Set of 3 for $30 @ www.sephora.com . Philosophy has come up with a Bridal Party collection of luxurious shower gels. A fun & pampering gift idea for the bride. I wouldn’t mind trying the bubbly bottle myself.

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Frappelattes.com

Stroll on over to frappelattes.com for tons of fabulous beauty news and reviews! The site is run by the ever so lovely Marsadie. =)

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Brighten up your day

I’ve done a little experimenting with your average drugstore eye creams, yet nothing has done the trick. But then I got a sample of Ole Henriksen Fresh Start Eye Cream with my usual haul of Too Faced cosmetics. Perfection. Now I’m hooked. I quickly noticed softer, brighter skin. My dark circles, from lack of nutrition, (I adore fast food.) are almost completely invisible and any fine line I might have had before…farewell! It’s like rubbing silk under my eyes. I apply it every night just before bed. $38 @ www.sephora.com

Another refreshing discovery I have recently made is the new pHisoderm Clarifying Gel Facial Moisturizer. I just stumbled upon it at CVS on sale for $5 and couldn’t pass it up. I apply it daily to my face and neck. My skin is amazingly hydrated and bright. What it does is enhance your skin’s natural ability to retain moisture. I’d say it’s a pretty good investment. The only con is that it makes my combination skin oilier than normal. I’ve been hellbent on finding the best products for my face lately, as I am obsessed with keeping my skin young and healthy. I figure starting early (at almost 24) is a smart idea.

 

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Girls’ Night Out

@ Bloomingdale’s. They’ve been sending out invites. Shopping, music & alcoholic beverages? I’m sold.

GNO

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
May 22, 2008
6pm - 8pm

Attention girls of summer: surf on over to Y.E.S. for music, treats and summery drinks from Bacardi. Peek into our fashion cabanas full of Summer style essentials.*
Spend 200.00 in Y.E.S. Contemporary Sportswear and get an exclusive Free People printed towel.** Spend 250.00 or more and get a 50.00 gift card towards your future Y.E.S. purchase. Valid 05/23-06/08.

*Must be 21 for alcohol cocktails. Guys welcome too.
**One per customer, while supplies last. © 2008 Bacardi. The Bat Device and B-Live are registered trademarks of Bacardi & Company Limited. Bacardi U.S.A., INC., Miami, FL. Rum-40% ALC by VOL., Rum specialties-Each 35% ALC by VOL.

 

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SATC Style

My version.

SATC

All from www.asos.com
1.  dress - $141.77
2. top - $141.77
3. dress - $61.07
4. clutch - $65.43
5. wedges - $54.53
6. bangles - $21.81

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Sex and the City!

SATC

I CAN’T WAIT!!!
Been catching up on my DVDs and weekly reruns on late night television.
Mostly anxious to see the elaborately updated wardrobe.

SATC

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I <3 American Apparel

I don’t care what anyone says. The clothes are awesome. So are the saucy advertisements. Contrary to popular belief, not all ladies who choose to wear this apparel maintain huge bushes. Points for the humor, though. Word to the wise: If ordering online, you might want to consider getting one size larger than you normally wear in most items. And wash carefully. My first purchase was this fun little number (excuse the posing - only photo I have of myself in it).

AA

Anyway, it’s super fun & comfy and comes in a plethora of colors. Here it is on the model:

AA

My most recent purchases that also come in many other colors and are much brighter in person:

AA AA
AA
^in hot pink

And my wishlist =):

AA AA
AA AA
AA

I am, indeed, a member of AA.

www.americanapparelstore.com

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