new video: april favorites!

APRIL'S DONE GET OVER IT. If you haven't seen my favorites video, then you should probably see my favorites video. How else are you supposed to know what you like without me telling you what I like first? Seriously. Also exciting things happened after I uploaded this here video. Let me tell you these things:

1. Meghan Rosette from YOUTUBE!! (click me for her channel) commented on it! It was an exciting moment in my life. Almost up there with when Justin Nozuka touched my butt. BUT THAT'S A DIFFERENT STORY.
2. Due to the fact Meghan commented, I literally gained 350+ subscribers in two days! THAT SOME ILLUMINATI SHIT.

It's stuff like that, that makes you realize how much of an impact people can have. CRAZYNESS. Like my uncle once said, "with great power, comes great responsibility." Or, someone's uncle said it. I can't remember.

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OOTD: cherry bomb

WEARING:

Vintage Led Zeppelin t-shirt

Urban Planet studded high waisted shorts (AS SEEN IN MY HAUL VIDEO HERE: Spring 2013 haul!)

Burgundy tights

Black Converse All Star flat tops

ACCESSORIES: 

Thrifted cherry dog tag necklace

Thrifted black clutch

MAKEUP:

MAC Zoom Lash mascara

MAC Viva Glam lipstick

Rimmel Natural Bronze bronzer

NYC liquid eyeliner

I'm really taking advantage of the fact I can put my hair up into a ponytail (with the help of a bobbypin...or ten), oh how I've missed it! And with casual hair, comes a casual, laid-back outfit. Technology was not agreeing with me today, and so this grungy-90's-teen-pain look is really fitting. I've been super busy this past week, recording, planning, sleeping, you name it, so hopefully I'll have more posts and more videos on both my YouTube channels this upcoming month! I can't believe it's practically the end of April... I can taste the summer sunshine already. I burnt my tongue. 

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collective spring haul

I'll be going away for a few days so I won't have time to update so I leave you with my first haul video of some items I've picked up over that past few weeks! Subscribe to my YouTube channel if you enjoyed it! DEUCES.

my daily makeup routine

So I decided to bite the bullet and tell the world my secret....

Of how I trick the world into thinking I look far less hideous than I actually do on a daily basis! That some David Blaine shit. Makeup: real life Photoshop. Take note, kids. Nobody is as they seem. RUN. Or watch this video of me! And don't forget to subscribe!

maybelline color whisper and MAC review

 It's dreadfully weary out today! And while my mom is out bathing in the Jamaican sun (cool invite, Mom) I'm stuck inside avoiding the rain. So I decided to have a lazy day today and do a quick review of some lip products I've picked up recently! I've heard a lot about Maybelline's Color Whisper lip products but put off buying them for the longest time because lately if I'm choosing a lipstick color, I'll definitely lean towards a statement color because YOLO am I right?? But after buying two so far, I'll for sure be going back for more of these bad boys (WARNING: This is a positive, slightly obsessive review).

My favorite by far, though (out of two lipsticks?? how did you choose???), is Pin Up Peach! It's so soft and moisturizing on the lips and it's subtle color and shimmer practically scream spring! Get it?? Because it's on my lips which is where my mouth is which is where I talk and stuff. I think it's perfect for my skin tone and I just know it's going to be on my person 24/7. I reapplied it about 50 times throughout the day, not JUST because it needed to be, but because I loved it so much!! Although, it doesn't have the longest wear-ability it is definitely something I would recommend for this season.

Next I bought Oh La Lilac and again, it's so soft and lightweight. I like how the color is visible but not so in your face. It's definitely a cooler shade and reminds me of my Angel frost MAC lipstick, but for more than half the price! Both shades are easy to reapply and don't dry out your lips in the slightest!

My friend and makeup artist at MAC, Haley (woah awesome name kudos), ever so gracefully sent some bright lipsticks my way that she thought I would enjoy and DID I EVER. DID. I. EVER. Haley, if you're reading this, high five yourself or something.

The first one is MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Booyah!!! (enough said), and I absolutely love it! The color is a bright coral orange just like my Maybelline Electric Orange lipstick but a more matte shade, which I prefer. I don't even remember if I had to reapply it in the time I was wearing it, so I guess it stayed true to its name. I will definitely be wearing this color as my bright lip go-to this spring.

This is another Pro Longwear shade in Love Long Distance. It's a really pretty subtle pink lipcreme that I just envision myself wearing with an overall natural makeup look and a summery dress. I don't know. It just appeared in my brain. I have only swatched this one so I have yet to see if it too will live up to the longwear name, but I have no doubts. 

Lastly is, the Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent *dims lights*. WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAN. Can we all just take a moment. Okay. LOOK AT THIS LIPSTICK! It's beautiful. I have a couple other lipsticks in a similar color to this, but none of them are matte. It's another perfect bright lip that I'm eager to show off in places other than my room!!!! (I'm looking at you, rain). I found it did leave my lips feeling a little dry, but it's nothing a little balm or gloss can't fix.

I highly recommend all of these products for anyone in the market for some new spring colors! 

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OOTD: sunday, easter sunday

WEARING:

Thrifted yellow knit

La Vie En Rose pink lace slip (oooohhh risque) 

American Apparel knee high socks

Forever 21 denim platforms

ACCESSORIES:

FRUIT NECKLACE AND BRACELET (Christmas gift from Brooke)(I put her name there as if everyone should know who I'm talking about)(Brooke)

Holographic clutch from Aldo 

Joseph Marc 4034 transparent glasses

MAKEUP:

MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 foundation in NC20

Annabelle blush in #44

NYX eyebrow palette

MAC Saint Germain amplified creme lipstick (le duh)

Benefit High Brow Glow eyebrow highliter (le duhh)

MAC Rubenesque paint pot

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara 

 

Happy Easter Sunday! Unless you're sad, in which case I won't tell you that my friend Quinn and I had an Easter egg hunt this morning because that would probably just make you more sad/jealous. But ughhhh I want to tell you so baaaaad ughhh. Anyways, I'm going to keep this short and sweet (chocolate) so here is my Easter OOTD!! Because Jesus didn't arise to see me walking around in anything less than pastels on such a sunny spring day. It's in the bible. BYEEEE!

OOTD: My Neighbour Watched Me Do This

WEARING:

Thrifted crochet crop sweater (the label reads: "joyful adventures on green grassy plain")

XXI bell bottom chords

XXI black platforms

ACCESSORIES:

Aldo Accessories brown studded satchel

House of Harlow inspired oversized cat eye sunglasses

deLux black felt hat    

XXI black platforms

MAKEUP:

Maybelline Vivids lipstick in Electric Orange

Benefit High Brow Glow eyebrow highlighter

MAC Woodwinked velux pearl eyeshadow

MAC Margin frost blush 

I love this title, doesn't it have such a nice, comforting ring to it? I would have asked him to join in the photos but the bathrobe and slippers look is so last fall. 

But yes, here is my OOTD! I have this weird thing for items with other people's names on them (I have a keychain with the name Christine on it, among others) and as I glanced to my gold chain necklace with the name "Sandra" on it in gold funky letters, I was instantly inspired to create this outfit. All I need is long, wavy hair and my transformation to 70's chic is complete! 

I love my XXI bell bottoms but never get to wear them enough! When I found the crocheted sweater in a thrift store, I knew I had found their soul mate.

My black platform XXI (I see a theme) heels are honestly the most comfortable platforms I've purchased. They are so versatile and have really outlasted their time considering I only bought them for around $20!

For makeup I wanted to go for a really natural glowy look with a bold lip. I'm wearing Maybelline's New Vivids Electric Orange lipstick. I bought this lipstick a couple weeks ago and really love the color and subtle shine. For my eyes I'm wearing MAC'S Woodwinked eyeshadow. I don't have too many of MAC's products (other than their lipsticks), but I find out of the few I have I literally swear by them. This eyeshadow is one of those. It's a really pretty warm golden color that just makes your eyes pop. I wore it for my high school graduation (oh so long ago...I can barely remember...oh to be young again!) and haven't taken it off since. Wow that sounds gross but you know what I mean. Another MAC product I can't live without is their Margin frost blush. Out of all the blushes I own, it's my absolute favorite. It really highlights the cheekbones so much that when I wear it I just skip my contour.

Well this post turned into a review, now didn't it? I JUST HAVE A LOT TO SAY OK?? I see myself making a "Products I Can't Live Without Post" in the future somewhere, but for now, are there any products you can't live without? *waits patiently for the end of the world before someone comments on this blog*

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viva glam

Wearing

Studded sweater from Urban Outfitters

High waisted riding pants from Urban Planet (That place is an affordable goldmine, shutup)

Deena and Ozzy platform sandals from Urban Outfitters

 Makeup:

L'Oreal True Match foundation powder in W3

MAC Margin Frost powder blush

MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow

MAC Viva Glam matte lipstick

Benefit High Brow Glam eyebrow highlighter

     

So since I took these photos half asleep, in the dark last night at 10PM, this outfit is completely contrasting to my "the sun is shining and it's warm and I had a popsicle" mood today, but I figured I would post them anyways. I received the studded sweater from Urban Outfitters in the mail a couple weeks ago and was slightly intimidated by the size and quantity of all dem studs but I figured if I ever forgot my switchblade at home, this little item could come in handy. Plus, it's as comfy as... something covered in studs could be. I also got a chance to show off my Deena and Ozzy platform sandals that came with my sweater which are pretty much my babies. LOOK AT THEM. Kudos, Urban Outfitters, kudos. 

So if you didn't realize from my previous post, I'm slightly obsessed with MAC lipstick. I'm wearing their Viva Glam red matte which I, of course, love. It's such a classic deep red with a Marilyn Monroe-y feel. My only criticism is I find it leaves my lips rather dry and due to the fact it's so smooth and light weight, I forgot I even had it on and applied lip balm to relieve the dryness. It was only after opening the balm later to see it smeared with red did I clue in! Other than that this lipstick is just as great as it smells. (It smells great, if you didn't know)  

Hope everyone's day was a great as mine! But I had a popsicle and a gypsy staring at me through the window (like I ate a popsicle and there was also a gypsy staring me, there wasn't a popsicle and a gypsy staring at me), so that's pretty hard to beat. 

what's up spring 2013!!

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new BLOOOGGGGG POST!!! I KNOW WHA-woah still in caps there- I know what you're thinking: "Is this a dream?" And the answer is probably. Life could be one big dream and we don't even know it. We could merely be character's in somebody's dream. Freaky. I hope I'm in Nicki Minaj's. But seriously, it's been awhile since I've been on this thing and the can be blamed ENITRELY on the miserable winter weather discouraging me to do anything, ever. I like to think I connect with bears on a spiritual level in the winter, as we both have similar hibernation routines.

me with a stylish face mask and my bear friend

SOOO after a three month hiatus and since I am very very excited about the beginning of spring, I am back on the blogging train. I wish I could say the decision happened dramatically; as the sun arose from the shadows, warming the earth with its rays and enlightening me as I shot up out from my bed full of blog-spiration, but we all know I was watching Step Up crying over a tub of Almond Dream (it truly is a dreEeEeam) at 1am when I decided to accept spring as my savior.

If you are like me and crawl under the covers for months at a time the moment a snowflake falls and it is NOT Christmas, then you are in need of fresh spring awakening and I don't mean the musical because that would be weird! For me this means a fresh new wardrobe, because you can't stay in your pajamas forever (unfortunately); beauty supplies to make yourself look and feel slightly less like a gremlin and more like a human being; and an overall fresh outlook on life and I definitely didn't use that semi colon correctly. So here are some key styles for spring and also some products I've indulged in and am thoroughly enjoying for the upcoming season.

SPRING ESSENTIALS:

1. nail polish

To me, there's nothing more satisfying than a fresh coat of nail polish. I'm really into pastels this season, as you'll see, and I'm jumping into spring wearing American Apparel's Nail Lacquer in "Summer Peach". Remind me to never be a hand model.

2. makeup

 I've been on the look out for the perfect nude and pale pink lipstick for a while now, and it's safe to say the journey ended when I stumbled across Mac's "Saint Germain" amplified pale pink lipstick and their matte "Honey Love". The "Saint Germain" is a perfect pastel pink creme lipstick that makes me feel like a real-life Barbie without the unrealistic body proportions that would eventually lead to my inevitable demise from chronic diarrhea and malnutrition...just saying. They are both long lasting and super blend-able, so if you're in the market for new lip colors for spring, I highly recommend these puppies.

3. for the home

It's time to store away those old holiday candles and light up your living space with the aroma of fresh cut lavender, or vanilla, or whatever scent you relate to spring! I recently went out on a candle shopping spree and one that I found ever so delightful was the the three-wick "Garden Bouquet" from Bath & Body Works. It reminds me of my childhood running through the tall grass and honey suckle in my uncle's back field during the summertime. I'm pretty sure that happened, anyways.

4. wardrobe
Here are a couple key staples I keep in my spring wardrobe. It was hard for me to transition from baggy sweaters and sweatpants to skinny jeans and light weight tops, so these outfits are slightly toned down and honestly pretty basic but nevertheless are suitable and great for spring!


 I found a breezy chiffon blouse in my favorite color for spring which is this sea-foamy-minty-green. It looks great paired with fun patterned pants which I've been seeing a lot of lately. I'm wearing my Zara floral patterned jeans that I bought last year and absolutely love with all of my being. It's like a garden in my pants! In a non-weird way.

Pastel pants are huge. Not literally. I mean like they are super popular right now. For spring. Okay. They look great paired with a statement top or blouse or whatever you feel like wearing it with because they are honestly so neutral and wonderful and really who am I to dictate your style choices?? Just please change what you're wearing right now, though. I'm wearing pale-yellow skinny fit pants from *whispers* Urban Planet, with my tropical tank from Forever 21 and my rose gold chain link necklace.

I didn't realize until the sun peaked around the corner to say hello, how much the winter affected my mood and lifestyle habits. So this spring I'm determined to be a happy, more creative/productive human being! There are so many things to be excited about this year and I'm excited (again) to share it with the 2.5 people who read this blog! In keeping with being social media savvy, feel free to follow me on --> Twitter <---and ---> Instagram <--- if you want to know what I'm currently thinking/looking at*.


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