Yummy Pitted Dates

Apple Tree Flowers

Pink-ish white apple tree flowers in the backyard.

Awesome Fish Sandals

TGIF: Swept Away & Your Valuable Feedback Is Needed (Entry #3)

Swept Away is a romantic beach-y look that is perfect for summer nights out. This look will give eyes a youthful lift, and make eyes standout beautifully in photographs.

Photo 1. The finished look. The mascara and eyeliner dramatically defines my eye: notice how my eye appears larger. (Sorry for the half face photo; I was in a sporting accident and my concealer couldn't hide the bruise.)

Photo 2. Close up of my left eye without mascara and eyeliner

Photo 3. Another close up of my left eye without mascara and eyeliner.

I.) Create this Fun Chic Look:

Photo 4 . Maybelline EyeStudio Ingredients: Sapphire Siren (#20) and Irresistibly Ivy (#90), Gel eyeliner in Charcoal (#954), XXL Pro Extensions Washable Mascara

Photo 5. Close up of the ultra plush and smooth eye shadows: Sapphire Siren (#20) and Irresistibly Ivy (#90)

 A.) Eyeshadows: Sapphire Siren (#20) and Irresistibly Ivy (#90)

1.) Highlight – Sapphire Siren palette: apply the lightest shade on the brow bones, and lower lash line to make the eyes standout. 

2.) Brighten – switch to the Irresistibly Ivy palette and apply the lightest shade on the entire eye lid and inner corner of eyes.

3.) Accentuate – still using the Irresistibly Ivy palette glide the second shade across the eye lid.  Start in the inner corner of the eyes and stop in the middle.  Then layer this color on lower lash line over the highlight hue but do not mask the highlight color.

4.) Enhance – switch to the Sapphire Siren palette and add the second hue on the outer corner of the eyes and bring the color inwards to the middle of the lid. This step will give the eyes more depth.

5.)  Deepen –  still using the Sapphire Siren palette, apply the third color to the hollow area of the outer eye and then sweep outwards.

B.) Gel Eyeliner: In Charcoal (#954)

1.)  Define  – using a steady hand line the entire top and bottom waterline, which will also give the appearance of thicker and fuller lashes. Extending the line 1cm beyond the outer corner of the eyes will give the illusion of bigger eyes.


C.) Mascara: XXL Pro Extensions Washable Mascara

1.) Lengthen  – curl your lashes then apply formula #1 followed by #2 for long and beautiful lashes.

Now you're done! Good luck. :)  And thanks for reading!

Your Feedback is Needed 

Photo 6: The Redwood logo

Matchstick, and Maybelline are interested in your feedback and opinions! You can voice your thoughts by completing a short two minute survey: 

http://s-owpcc-294253.sgizmo.com/i/61848e14596632p77242

For every completed survey Matchstick will make a $2.00 donation to The Redwood. The Redwood is a family support shelter that offers assistance to those less fortunate.

P.S. If you found this entry helpful please vote for me here. Also you can win your very own Maybelline EyeStudio Makeup Kit just by voting or commenting in the contest section, like I mentioned in my previous posts.  ^____^

The Insomniac's Dream: Golden Sunny Eyes (Entry #2)

Golden Sunny Eyes is a soft day look that will brighten tired and dull eyes.

Photo 1. Yes, I'm smiling with my eyes closed.

Photo 2. Close up of the the finished look.

Photo 3. Close up of my left eye.

I.) Create this Classy Chic Look:

Photo 4 . Maybelline EyeStudio Ingredients: Give Me Gold (#05), Gel eyeliner in Blackest  Black (#950), XXL Pro Volume Washable Mascara

A.) Eyeshadow: Give  Me Gold (#05)

1.) Highlight – apply the lightest shade on the brow bones (i.e. under the eyebrow), inner corner of eyes, and lower lash line to make the eyes pop.

2.) Accentuate  – sweep the second shade across the entire eye lid and dab a bit of the formula over the lower lash line to brighten the eyes.

3.) Emphasize – add the third hue on the outer corner of the eyes to give the eyes more depth.

B.) Gel Eyeliner: In  Blackest  Black (#950)

1.)  Define and contour – line the entire top and bottom waterline, and extend the line slightly beyond the corner of the eyes. This will also give the appearance of thicker lashes and bigger eyes.

C.) Mascara: XXL  Pro Volume Washable

1.) Volumize and sculpt – curl your lashes then apply formula #1 followed by #2 for thick and full lashes. 

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II.) Mini Reviews and Confessions:

 Photo 5. Close up of the plush eye shadow in Give Me Gold (#05)

A.) Color  Plush Eye Shadow: Give Me Gold

I am highly impressed with Maybelline's smooth and creamy, long lasting, and super pigmented shades. The hues in Give Me Gold goes on sheer and glittery but can be layered for a more dramatic look. It is perfect for ladies who like neutral colors or for colorphobic individuals.

B.) Lasting  Drama Gel Eyeliner

I have switched from using pencil eyeliners to Maybelline's gel eyeliners permanently. There's no sharpening required, grittiness, and tugging on my eyelids. I am absolutely crazy in love with Maybelline's gel eyeliner. The colors are intensely rich and the products are ultra smooth, which allows me to effortlessly glide the eyeliners on. Next, the eyeliner is long-lasting, water-proof and smudge-proof. I didn't end up with raccoon eyes after my daily run. :) I approve Maybelline's gel eyeliners and highly recommend it.

 C.) XXL  Pro Mascara

The XXL Pro mascara dramatically lengthens my short (and non-existent lashes) all day without smudging or flaking. I didn't have raccoon eyes after exercising. :) The mascara and the eyeliner can be easily removed with warm water, soap, and a cotton towel.

In summary, I am extremely happy with the quality of  Maybelline's EyeStudio collection. My eye make-up lasts over 16 hours without fading and smudging. Make the switch to Maybelline and make touch-ups history.

Thanks for reading. :)

P.S. If you found this entry useful please vote for me here. Also you can win your very own Maybelline EyeStudio Makeup Kit just by voting or commenting in the contest section, like I mentioned in my previous posts.

ArtsCow Custom Rubber Coaster

Photo 1. Front of my custom rubber coasters.

Photo 2. Close up of the back.

I have a very positive impression of ArtsCow. I am impressed by their speedy delivery, and quality of their products. My orders usually arrive within 1.5 to 2 weeks.  I have a watch, and mouse-pad from them. Now I have coasters. The coasters are very similar to their custom mouse-pad, expect the coaster is smaller. :)

Look What I Found! (Updates)

Whew! Yes, I know I have been MIA, and I apologize. I have three mini pieces of information to deliver to you guys. :)

1.) Spring Showers Bring May Flowers...But Snow in May?!

Photo 1. My Dad's footprints in the snow.

Photo 2. My florae... I cried a little inside.

2.) Recipient of Sunshine Award

Photo 3. My "trophy" courtesy of Tracy from The Daily Mom Diaries.

Go check out her wonderful blog, if you haven't already done so. She does product reviews, makeup tutorials, host awesome contests and much more! Go say thanks on my behalf. Now shooo, go. :D

The Sunshine award my first blogger award. Wow... I feel appreciated, and it's such a great honor to be a recipient of the award. Thank you Tracy, this award totally made my day. ^_____^

3.) You Are Beautiful

Photo 4.  An upbeat Post-It note I stumbled upon on the University of Calgary back in April.

Over the last year and a half I have noticed a particular phrase written over and over on the U of C's  walls, doors, and mirrors. The phrase "you're beautiful" is written with a black Sharpie and it is a neat curvature writing.  I thought to myself, "huh, that's a weird 'tag'."  Guess what? I finally solved that mystery! Check out the site and their inspiration motto. 

My Mini Munny

My apologies for being MIA. I will try my best to post at least once a week.

My DB bought me a mini Munny. I love monkeys. I have yet to decorate it. :S  Post your *reasonable* suggestions below I will take it into consideration. Thanks. :)

Photos 1-4. The box.

Photo 5. The shiny packaging.

Photo 6 and 7. The Mini Munny and sticker.