Monday, March 5, 2012

Music Monday

While jammin' in the car on the way to work this morning while drinking my coffee, of course spilling it everywhere, I had a genius idea Music Monday; where I get to share some recent tunes I have been loving while getting ready in the morning (for work mostly). I think it sounds really inspirational. So for my first Music Monday I have decided on Drake's- Take Care ft. Rihanna. Now not only is the meaning for this song genius but pairing together two great artists for a love song is phenomenal. I just keep thinking about Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie ft. Eminem, except this song doesn't sound so dark and devilish. To me this song is more uplifting and peaceful. Hope you all will...
Enjoy =)




What songs do you like to jam to in the morning or while getting ready?
Keep on Jammin'
Chelsea



Sunday, March 4, 2012

Giant Haul: January-March

I have been holding out on doing a haul for so long. So I went searching through my beauty goodies for what I can remember buying (does that mean I have a problem). Anyways, I found a whole bunch of stuff. I just did some quick pictures and maybe one day some of these products will have reviews.
-Lippies-
Starting Left to Right
-Revlon Lip Butter in 050 Berry Smoothie
-Revlon Lip Butter in 065 Creamsicle
-Revlon Lip Butter in 055 Cupcake
-Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 14
-Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 08
-MAC lipstick in Hue
-MAC Viva Glam Lipstick in Nicki
-Laura Geller Air Whipped Lip Wear in Praline Mousse
-Bare Minerals Lip Gloss in Wild Honey
-Revlon Lip Gloss in 150 Peach Petal
-Face/Perfume-
-MAC Fix+ Spray
-Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Purfume and Lotion
-Up&Up Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
-Sephora's Instant Moisturizer (jar with black lid)
-Laura Geller Retractable Baked Powder Brush
-Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer
-Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Foundation in 1.2
-Laura Geller Balance-N-Brighten Regular Powder
-Eyes/ Blush-
-Laura Geller Eye Elements Baked Eyeshadow and Highlighter in Amethyst Skies
-Bare Minerals Blush in Hush Hush (orange)
-Maybelline Color Tattoo by Eyestudio in 25 Bad to the Bronze and 35 Tough as Taupe
-Laura Geller Air Whipped Blush in Whisper Mulberry
-Urban Decey 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Bourbon
-Laura Geller i-care Waterproof Eyeliner in Charcoal
-Palette-
-Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette
- Good Karma Shadow Brush
Whew now that is over. I need to get to testing and trying these products out! I have already dabbled in a few already. I am rather happy with my purchases. I am sure I am forgetting something but hey, that is what happens when you are obsessed with make-up and don't take pictures right as it comes in. Let me know if you have tried any of these goodies.
Enjoy =)
Chelsea

Saturday, March 3, 2012

OOTD: Stripped Blazer

Just a quick little OOTD from the other night. I went out for drinks with a few friends. Sorry I didn't get a whole body shot. I was just wearing a pair of dark jeans from Silver (style Tuesdays)and some heeled back ankle boots by Rampage. My make-up I kept pretty neutral with some black winged liner but I did do a deeper lip. I used Coastal Scents lip liner in Earth.
What I am wearing-
Blazer- TJ Maxx (tag fell off)
Black Shirt- Forever 21
Necklace- Charlotte Russe (did have feather on it but I tore it off)
Enjoy =)
Chelsea

100th blog post. 100 facts about ME

Here is the "skinny" I decided for my 100th blog I would just write about 100 things that I like, I love, that are about me, and just randomness here we go!

1. I work in the health care field but I secretly am dying to go to school for beauty
2. I wear foundation, usually, everyday
3. I drink coffee daily before work, on the way to work, and at work. ( I often spill on my lap in the car because I don't like travel mugs.. oops)
4. I am a super picky eater
5. I own 3 MAC lipsticks, Viva Glam Gaga (pink one), Viva Glam Nicki, and Hue
6. I got my nails shellaced last week and they still look amazing, I chose the color red, sassy and sophisticated.
7. I drive a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (white). Her name is Layla (like the Eric Clapton song)
8. I take a shower and wash my hair everyday and I don't care how BAD it is for my hair I still do it.
9. I haven't had my hair its natural color since I was in 4th grade (approximately 11 years ago)
10. This year is my golden birthday, May 21st on a Monday
11. Currently my hair is the longest it has ever been
12. I am addicted to watching beauty gurus on YouTube. I am currently listening to meganheartsmegan while typing this.
13. I have never changed my cellphone number. I've had the same number since 8th grade ( approximately 7 years now!)
14. I don't have a smart phone either... I always carry my ipod touch and cellphone everywhere
15. My nickname at work is Bambi
16. I live in the middle of Wisconsin (and it is currently snowing)
17. I am trying to get healthy and fit, but it really isn't working. I need to put my mind to it!
18. My favorite eyeliner color is Black. I usually always wear black eyeliner on the top lid. My second favorite would be a dark brown
19. I order the majority of make-up related products online. The closest Sephora, Ulta, or MAC is over 2 hours away. I trust other peoples opinions on products before I order them
20. I was subscribed to BirchBox for over a year and now I have like a bag of samples that I have not used. I don't know what to do with them...
21. I don't usually wear shimmery makeup on my face (blush or bronzer) I feel like it just brings out my imperfections
22. I wish I blogged more but I do think about it often and kick my ass for not doing it
23. I am really tiny in person. I am only 5 feet 2 inches. I wear size 3 jeans and small/medium tops. Sometimes I wish I was taller
24. Summer is right around the corner, but I am not excited because I work full-time I never get to enjoy the warm weather just admire it from the window
25. I don't remember the last time I actually ate cereal. I probably made puppy chow with chex but otherwise probably at least a year ago.
26. I love listening to pandora radio in the morning while I get ready for work or before I go out
27. I use drugstore shampoo and conditioner. My stylist can not believe how healthy my hair is
28. I am obsessed with scented lotions and perfumes. I have a whole rack of them. Maybe I will do a blog post
29. I got flowers for Valentines day this year... it was the first time ever in my life!
30. I went dirt biking for the first time 2 weeks ago, was super fun.
31. I have been single the majority of my dating life and get this I don't even mind it has allowed me to find myself, sort of
32. My best friend from high school goes to college in Oregon! She also has studied abroad in Greece and I think she is going to Italy this summer. I wish I had her independence sometimes. Her brother also used to teach English in China!
33. I have never been on spring break before. I am dying to get to Mexico one of these years
34. I have 2 cats Cali and Shadow. I know not everyone is a cat person but I like cats and they love me
35. My favorite alcoholic beverage is a Cherry Sour (Cherry Doctor and Diet Squirt) I do like Bud Lite as well
36. Currently I am using Bath and Body's Twilight Woods Body Cream after I shower
37. I recently purchased Viva La Juicy perfume and I am obsessed
38. I love french vanilla creamer in my coffee
39. I wear CROCS, yes CROCS. I know they are ugly but they are so comfy
40. I own probably like 10 plain white cami tank-tops (all from Kohls)
41. I hate that at work I have to wear scrubs but it does make getting dressed in the morning a lot easier
42. I have recently rediscovered my love for Chocolate Milk
43. I have broken 3 iPods in my life time.
44. Rihanna's new cd Talk that Talk is currently in my car's cd player
45. My favorite candles are from Bath & Body Works
46. I love Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
47. I sleep with my television on
48. I do not own any expensive make-up brushes besides a Laura Geller Powder Brush that is travel size and I keep it in my purse. Most of my brushes are from e.l.f. or I have 2 brushes that both came in my Naked Palettes
49. I am almost always cold so I wear a lot of layers and long sleeves.
50. HALF WAY THERE- I only have 1 friend that knows about my blog, Andy =)
51. My bedroom is painted dark brown
52. I own way to many shoes to even count them all, even though I only wear like probably 6 on a regular basis.
53. I was a nanny for 6 years before I worked at Family Video and now in health care
54. I went to college for only 1.5 years but I love school but I also love my current job
55. A lot of people don't understand how make-up can be a hobby or why I have 10 pink lip sticks to them pink is pink, to me or you it is not just pink
56. Honestly, music is my life. Whatever mood I am in I have music to match it and make my day that much better
57. I could live off of noodles and carbs, maybe cheese too
58. I love neutral make-up when it comes to eyes and lips. I occasionally will throw in a purple crease or lid. Maybe a red lip.
59. I really hate shaving my legs and will avoid it at ALL costs.
60. I used to drink 2 Pepsi's a day, since trying to get healthy I have cut back to 1 soda a week. I am very proud of this. I still drink coffee but it is WAY less calories that is for sure
61. I only have 1 brother, Ian
62. I love Mexican food, and spicy Chinese food.
63. I would wear heels or boots everyday of my life if I could
64. I like cream eye bases and blushes but I rarely use them because it just is another step I am too lazy for in the morning
65. Once I find a fabulous make-up product it is really hard for me to use new things
66. I would wear black clothes for the rest of my life if I could.
67. I don't like ironing so I spray febreeze on my clothes if they are wrinkly and shake them and WALAH no wrinkles =)
68. I wash my clothes after I wear them once
69. I am sometimes in denial of my actually foundation shade, why do I have to be so dang fair skinned
70. I have freckles on my face and shoulders in the summer
71. I get annoyed when people I don't know call me Chels, as if we were friends.
72. I will only drink my coffee out of tall mugs not short mugs
73. I have a cheetah print hair straightener from Hot Tools, makes me feel feisty
74. I have very dark brown dyed hair and I hate when people refer to my hair color as "black" just reminds me of high school when people died there hair that blackish blue color and wore all black
75. I am not Italian I don't know why people always think that. I am actually just a European Mut
76. I am bad at putting on chapstick but I do remember if I am wearing a nude lip
77. I love self-tanners and gradual tanners but I have always hated putting them on, just some how I wish they would jump from the bottle to my body, if only it was that easy
78. My favorite color is green; same as my mom and her mother (my grandma)
79. Trashy reality television shows after work are always a good time. Merp- best saying that ever came from Jshore
80. I believe in equal rights for everyone that includes a woman's right to choose
81. I graduated high school with a class of 363 people, I don't know every ones name
82. I often trust people even after they betray me
83. I have a bad habit of correcting peoples grammar when they talk or type. I have always been a stickler for proper English
84. I recently read Jillian Michaels book about how to lose that last 20 pounds (I forget the name of it) all I have to say is that lady is a beast.
85. My middle name is actually my mothers maiden name 'McClellan'. My brother and I have the same middle name.
86. I have worn the same size clothes and shoes since 6th grade. Not growing can been a blessing and a curse. I use it as an excuse to why my closet has so many clothes in it... ;)
87. I used to have gauged ears when I was 14. I have 9 piercings. I had my nose pierced for 3 years but I have had it out a year now and it is still open
88. I like wearing fake toe nails in the summer. I buy them @ Wal-Mart for 5 dollars
89. I love the smell of laundry it is the one chore I love doing
90. The scent of the wallflower in my room currently is Hot Apple Tottie - just smells so warm and cozy
91. I have a stash of Bath & Body Lotions. I can't help myself at those Semi-Annual Sales
92. I still can buy shoes in the kids section
93. If I had to pick 2 make-up products that I could wear everyday it would be foundation and my eye brow pencil
94. I don't really like dry shampoo. I just feel like it makes my hair feel weird, like coated in clay.
95. I have 1 tattoo which is a cherry blossom tree on my back
96. I love metal and rock music. I also like to throw in a little Nicki Minaj too. The one genre I don't really love is country.
97. I carry at least 15 lip glosses/ lip sticks in my purse at all times
98. I had braces when I was 14 for 1 year
99. Leggings are my favorite. Nothing like a little black hugging every curve of your legs
100. I am terrible at accepting compliments

THERE YOU GO! 100 FACTS ABOUT ME

ENJOY =)
CHELSEA

Sunday, February 19, 2012

How do you...

Hey Ladies! I have been trying since January to try to get in shape. Now before we really get into this I am NOT saying that I am fat by any means. Just for myself and my health I would like to get into shape, not to lose weight, but to be able to run miles and feel good about myself. Anyways, I am a terrible eater I love to snack and eat fast food. I give into temptations everyday. I have given up drinking Pepsi daily. I now only drink soda probably 1-2 times a week. That is a huge improvement for me

I have a treadmill at my house and I purchased some cute running shoes to motivate myself. I did good for a little while walking/running 2-3 times a week for 30-60 minutes. I was feeling really good I tried to eat better and now I am stuck in this rut. I have made play lists of great running tunes and listening to Pandora stations. I have even watched beauty videos while running nothing like a little beauty motivation to kick myself into shape. It is all failing... help me


What kind of music do you listen to while working out?
What things motivate you to hop on the treadmill?


Chelsea

Saturday, February 18, 2012

7 Deadly Sins of Beauty Tag

GREED- What is your most inexpensive beauty item? Most expensive?
My most inexpensive items are probably from e.l.f cosmetics for $1 or $3 or wet n wild lipsticks for $1.99. Sometimes great things come really inexpensive you just have to hunt for the good one. My most expensive items have to be the NAKED and NAKED 2 palettes from Urban Decay roughly $50.

WRATH- What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with? What products have been the hardest to get?
I have such a love/hate with highlighters. I will go months without any shimmer on my face and then BAM one day I am obsessed with highlighters. Hardest to get... I live in the middle of no where so getting anything MAC or from Sephora/Ulta I have to order it online and guess on the color swatches from online which I don't really love because they come back NOT what I thought they were going to look like.

GLUTTONY- What are your most delicious beauty products?
I am not really into smells in my products. I am not bothered by lip stick/gloss that taste or smell bad or good for that matter. So I am going to head to the shower for this one I love love body washes. The smell of a good body wash really wakes you up in the morning.

SLOTH- What beauty product do you neglect due to laziness?
I hardly ever wear lip liner. I like the grab and go lip stick and I throw a lip gloss on over top while I am driving to lunch. I also sometimes forget an eyeshadow primer but usually doesn't cause that many problems

PRIDE- What beauty product gives you the most confidence?
I would say foundation. I used to have acne as a teenager and foundation really helps boost your confidence. Now I don't have as much acne but now I have a lot of redness and a good foundation helps to even that all out and leave you looking flawless. I hardly ever leave without a foundation on.

LUST- What attributes do you find attractive in the opposite sex?
Hmm... I love a good smile and when a guy has a little more style then just shorts and tee. Like cmon I wear more than just athletic clothes everyday, why can't you?

ENVY- What items would you most like to receive as a gift?
I am not totally obsessed with high end make-up but I do love to pamper myself with some good products now and again but I don't really spend a whole lot of money on hair products. I have healthy hair without spending a lot of money I can only imagine how great it would be if I spent money on good hair products.

Enjoy!

Chelsea

Thursday, February 16, 2012