Urban Decay

I am so excited! I finally broke down and bought the 15 year anniversary eyeshadow collection from Urban Decay. It's a little pricey ($55). However, it's limited edition and I couldn't be left out. The packaging is amazing (you get what you pay for). I have not swatched it at all. I hate to ruin it. Hehe. I can't wait to see what it looks like on me. I've seen lots of swatches on YouTube but everyone's skintone is unique and I think the colors will look great on me. Urban Decay's shadows have excellent pigmentation. Their Naked palette is my favorite. I will post an update once I use the anniversary palette.
In other Urban Decay news, I visited their website and they were having a sale. I just bought the anniversary palette (see above), so I wasn't planning on buying anything. However, they had pigments for $1 each!! Now, I am new to makeup so I've never used pigments. However, for $1, I can experiment :). I bought every color they had (1 was out of stock). I also read the reviews. Most ladies said that the packaging makes it difficult to use the pigments. One reviewer said she was going to pot them. Now, I've never put pigments in a pot but 1. that's what YouTube is for and 2. they were only $1!
A review will be coming soon!

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Inspiration

I returned to work yesterday and the stress quickly overtook me.  However, as I was putting my classroom together, an idea popped into my head for a novel. I have so many ideas that come into my head all the time. It's hard to know which writing project to begin first. I have to start somewhere though. I'm going to put this new idea on my list of upcoming projects. For now, I'm still working on the Glamour entry. Good night all!

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The blossoming writer...Maybe

My current writing project is an essay contest for Glamour magazine. It's a 2500 word essay about a life experience. I am not a fan of nonfiction. I much prefer fiction. True stories are so personal and therefore more difficult to write. My poetry is personal but that's different. I decided to write about something very personal and it's very difficult. I'm only at 800 words. I don't know if I'm going to make it...Ugh.  Keep grinding.

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Lip Chronicles

I've spoken of my obsession with lip products. My latest obsession: Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy glossy balm crystal color. It comes in 6 different colors. The packaging is beautiful. I have it in #2 (dewy papaya). It smells amazing. It is not a lipgloss but a lip balm so you won't get much color payout. So if that's what you're looking for, this may not be the product for you. It is also a bit pricey ($30) but it's well worth it. Your lips will feel wonderfully soft.
This product is available at http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P287104&categoryId=C15812

Until next time
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Updates and New Ventures

Hello there! It has been such a long time since I posted. I had to work this summer so I've been very busy. I'm finally off for a whole week before I go back to work. Usually, after the summer, I'm feeling refreshed, ready to greet my new students and start a new school year. This year, however, I am burnt out already. It pretty much sucks. Oh well. C'est la vie! Anyway, I had an epiphany the other day and I thought I would share it. I used to love my job. In fact, I still love my students and it is an enriching experience. However, dealing with adults is no picnic and it leaves me feeling hollow. Recently, a colleague of mine told me about a writing contest open to high school teachers. I was very excited about it and I submitted an original fiction piece. I've always wanted to be a writer but never thought it was feasible because I already have a job that I have to keep. However, what dawned on me is that I can still write and work. So my friends, I am going to start writing. I would love to do some freelance work but I realize I will have to work up to that. My next venture will be a nonfiction essay contest being given by Glamour magazine. Baby steps...So from time to time, I may share some of my writing here. We'll see.
On the fashion note, I am ready for the school year thanks to Ann Taylor factory store. I love that place! If you have one in your area, check it out! What I love is the range of sizes that you can't get in a regular Ann Taylor store. 2-18! The clothes are really nice.
Beauty news: There are a few products I'd like to share with you all. Be on the lookout for them.
Well, busy bee that I am, I have to go. I promise I'll be back soon.

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*Sigh*

I know. I have been a horrible blogger. I started this blog so I could have an outlet but real life is so overwhelming. I'm taking an online class that I wish I hadn't signed up for. Between that and working full-time, it's too much. And now I have a sprained foot (ouch). So, I'm still alive peeps, just sadly absent. Until next time...

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Shopping

Hello Peeps! I'm here to talk about my favorite pasttime: shopping. First of all, I wanna say please do not assume that I have tons of money just because I'm shopping most of the time. In my years, I have learned that you can afford to shop just about anywhere. You just need patience. Think about it. Stores get new clothes all the time. If they didn't sell anything, it'd be one full store. So, they have sales. And if you wait long enough, they will keep marking it down until you're able to afford it. For example, yesterday I made a purchase at Soma Intimates. I've been seriously sleeping on this store. They have very cute lounge wear and travel wear. Anyway, a few weeks ago, I saw a pajama set I wanted. It was $45 for each piece (pants and top). Yesterday, I got both pieces at 70% off and paid $27 for the whole thing. Woo HOO!!!


Well, that's all for now. Until next time....

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