My Baptism

My baptism was back in January and I never got around to posting about it. I have always been a Christian but I decided to take the next step and get baptized. This meant so much to me and I loved that a few members of my family were willing to make the trip to see it happen. It feels so good to have loved ones witness my acceptance of my Lord and Saviour into my life. My mom couldn't find the "zoom in" feature on my new camera in the heat of the moment so that is a teeny tiny me and a teeny tiny preacher standing at the very back under the gold cross.

Review: Essie Big Spender

Excuse any imperfections, I've been wearing this color for a few days and it's lasted through a brutal weekend. Note to self - paint nails after cleaning the apartment from now on. This is a great magenta color with beautiful shine. I love how rich the color is, it looks great on pale skin but honestly I think it would work just as well with deeper skin tones. The photo was taken with two coats of polish and one thin coat of Sally Hansen MegaShine top coat.

Tag: 40 Beauty Questions

Skin

How many times do you wash your face daily? 2

What skin type do you have? normal, sensitive

What is your current facial wash? Avalon Organics Vitamin C Gel Cleanser

Do you exfoliate? Yes

What brand do you use? St. Ives and Dove Daily Cleansing Wipes

What brand moisturizer do you use? Garnier Nutristionist

Do you have freckles? No

Do you use eye cream? Yes Do you or did you have acne prone skin? OH YES! I used prescription creams for 10 years

Did you ever have to use Pro activ? No

Makeup

What foundation do you use? Korres Wild Rose Foundation

How about concealer? MAC studio finish

Do you know your undertone color? pink

What do you think of fake eyelashes? Great for nights out.

Did you know that you should change your mascara every 3 months? Yes

What brand of mascara do you use? Covergirl LashBlast

Sephora or MAC? MAC

Do you have a MAC pro card? No

What makeup tools do you use in makeup application? My fingers and my Sigma eyes and face brush kit.

Do you use a makeup base/primer for the eyes? Yes, Two Face Shadow Insurance

For the face? No

What is your favorite eyeshadow? MAC Graphology

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? pencil or gel actually

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Never

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? Really fun for foiling and experimenting but too messy for everyday application.

Do you use mineral makeup? I have before.

What is your favorite lipstick? MAC High Strung

What is your favorite lipgloss? Smashbox Radiant

What is your favorite blush? lately MAC Dame

Do you buy makeup on Ebay? Never have

Do you like drugstore makeup? Some items I'll wear from the drugstore

Do you go to CCOs? I always stop by if I'm outlet shopping.

Did you ever consider makeup classes? No but I like getting tips from MUA at the counters.

Are you clumsy when applying makeup? No except with liquid liner.

Name a makeup crime you hate? Smeared eyeliner!

Do you like colorful shades of makeup? Yes, I love purple and green for eyeshadow

Which celebrity always has great makeup? Jennifer Aniston

If you could leave the house using just one makeup item what would you use? concealer

Do you think you could look good even without any makeup on? Sure, I don't mind being bare-faced.

In your opinion what is the best makeup line? Probably Nars honestly, great product line all around for many products.

What do you think of makeup? I think it's fun, I love experimenting with it. I guess it's a hobby for me.

I'm Back...

I haven't posted in a month and if I don't do it soon, I may lose the drive forever. So probably the biggest life change taking up my time...I started dating someone. Unfortunately it is a long distance relationship, he lives about 4 hours away. We have it worked out where we'll travel to see each other 2-3 times a month but we talk for a while every night. That used to be my blogging time so I'm going to need to learn time management in the afternoons. Anyway I wanted to update everyone so you know I'm still alive and I will be posting more frequently. oxox

Holiday Message for Subbies and Friends

Happy New Year!!!

Hoping your year is full of happy memories, pay raises, promotions, engagements, celebrations, festivities, skinny jeans, and smiles!

ox April and Lilly

Winter Wardrobe Staples

Scarves - an essential and inexpensive accessory. Many of mine were less than $10 from department store sales and Forever 21. Long Peacoat - Mine is winter white and a pain to keep clean but it looks so chic I could never regret buying it. Thin Cashmere Sweaters - I can wear these with jeans, slacks, skirts, etc. They work layered or by themselves depending on how cold it gets. The ply to buy depends on your climate, the higher the ply the warmer the sweater. Boots - I think this one speaks for itself. I own several pairs but I plan on getting these now that they're on sale. Tights - My favorite brand is HUE (work appropriate) and can be found at discount retailers like TJ Maxx or in any department store. I like the Betsey Johnson ones (I found them at Steinmart) for going out.

Christmas Presents 2009

Santa Claus was good to me! I'm not going to go over every little thing - especially the clothes and costume jewelry because this post would be way too long. Here are my standouts:

• Jerdon Makeup Mirror
• iHome iPod Dock
• Paula Deen 10 pc cookware set with an additional saute pan bought seperately
• Key Pendant Necklace
• Coco Mademoiselle Fragrance
• D&G The One Fragrance

I also received a cute "Friendship" Jewelry Box from Hallmark from by elementary school best friend. We recently found each other on facebook, of course! She and I made "best friend" boxes out of shoe boxes and construction paper when we were nine and she thought it was time I had an upgrade - I LOVE it.