October 2013 Goals

Oh hey, it's an R2D2 mail droppy thing near my house!

These were my goals for September:
Let my eyebrows grow in so they can be reshaped.
I let them grow out until the 29th and then reshaped them!
Have at least one video done and uploaded onto my YouTube channel.
This didn't happen. Unfortunately my skin broke out like mad in September and I actually didn't wear makeup at all throughout the entire month. With that being said, I really didn't want my first video to be shot with no makeup and on top of that have my skin looking and feeling the worst it ever has.
Figure out how to use my new camera.
I think that I'm satisfied enough to cross this off. I've got most of the basics down.
Do my nails at least once.
Not gonna lie, I literally just got done painting my nails.
Buy a YSL lipstick.
It's on its way through the post right now!
Make funfetti brownies.
This I totally did, but had to throw away a big part of the middle. I'm tweaking the recipe and will be remaking it (and posting about my experiences) soon.
Make an appointment to get contacts.
At my followup appointment for the medication (see below), I asked my doctor to refer me. That's all I really could do because medical out here is ridiculous and you have to go through your primary care physician if you want to see any other type of doctor.
Start taking my medication that I was prescribed in early August.
Yep. Had the followup and everything. It's making me too drowsy to function like a human person though, so we'll see how that goes...
Finish Stone Angel by Carol O'Connell.
I finished this book super early on in the month. It took me two sit-downs to read and was probably my favorite so far in the series.

I think 8 out of 9 is awesome and I'm super proud of myself! I'm really liking this "goal making" thing, so here goes what I want to accomplish in October:

• For real start my YouTube channel.

I finally decided on what I want to film for my first video and I'm actually hoping to do it tomorrow, but I'm putting this up here because sometimes I'm bad at doing things.

• Paint my nails again.

I think I'm going to try to make this at least a monthly thing, if not weekly.

• Make a better batch of funfetti brownies.

I'm hellbent on getting the proportions right! I bought a different mix of brownies that has a closer baking time to the cake, so I'm hoping it turns out better this time.

• Put up listings for at least some of my ill-fitting clothing and shoes on my storenvy.

I have a whole closet full of clothing that no longer fits me (some things I've never even worn) and I just need to get rid of all of my excess belongings.

• Prepare for NaNoWriMo.

I was super unprepared last year and and only got about halfway done with my word count. I'd like to beat last year's word count this time around if I can. I'm bummed that I left my references in the states though. Womp womp.

• Wear fake lashes at least once.

I've not mastered the application technique, so this one will definitely be a doozy!

That's all I have for the upcoming month. Hopefully I'll be spending a whole lot of time taking/editing pictures for the blog, writing posts, and filming/editing videos in October!

What are you goals for next month?

xox

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Swatchfest: Sigma Creme De Couture Palette

The Creme De Couture palette from Sigma was one of my "I need to have it" palettes from when it was first announced. I signed up for the pre-order and everything back in August, but didn't end up ordering it until the restock because it sadly wasn't in my budget until then. Either way, it's here now and I'm super excited about it (when am I not?!) and can't wait to show you the shadows. This collection also has three super gorgeous blushes (Cherry Apple, Blackberry Essence, Strawberry Ambrosia) as well as the Creme De Couture palette and you can actually buy the whole collection at a discounted price. Hooray!









Can I just say... Holy gorgeous packaging, Batman! Is this not the cutest makeup packaging you've ever seen? Don't lie, it totally is.

I've been super impressed with a lot of different brands' packaging lately, so "four for you makeup packing designers; you go makeup packaging designers!" (Sorry not sorry about the references I make. It's late when I'm writing this and I do what I want!)



The Creme De Couture palette comes with 16 candy-colored matte eyeshadows inspired by Macarons (yum!). It's 24 grams of product and retails at $32.00. The shadows come in a square box made of pretty sturdy cardboard and it comes without a mirror. I don't really think that that's a negative seeing as I normally don't use mirrors that come inside of palettes. If I wanted to travel with this palette though, I might change my mind. I think it's really personal preference, though I do think with cardboard packaging a mirror may not bode well if moved/knocked around too much. The names of the shadows are clearly listed below each pan which is definitely a plus for me, and a little card (seen in a picture above) with the colors and names (as well as "flavors") comes along with the palette as well. It's not a necessity, but I think it's super cute and like to keep it inside of the box.

Redberry Rose (vibrant hot pink), Apricot Flower (peach), Passion Fruit (light terra cotta), Cherry Blossom (subtle pink)

Redberry Rose, Apricot Flower, Passion Fruit, Cherry Blossom

Meyer Lemon (golden yellow), Ginger Pumpkin (earthy orange), Cafe au Lait (warm mocha), Blueberry Cream (bright blue)

Meyer Lemon, Ginger Pumpkin, Cafe au Lait, Blueberry Cream

Violet Whip (lilac highlight), Lavender Honey (light purple), Cassis (royal violet), Elderberry (deep plum)

Violet Whip, Lavender Honey, Cassis, Elderberry

Blue Chocolat (light aqua), Almond Pear (mint celadon), Creme de Menthe (sea green), Citron Pistachio (bright lime)

Blue Chocolat, Almond Pear, Creme de Menthe, Citron Pistachio

As always, every shadow was swatched over bare skin without a primer or base with my finger. I think that all of these shadows are A+ and will look so good over a white base. I am in love with this palette and have a few looks in mind already!

What do you all think of the Creme De Couture palette? Did you buy one/plan on getting one?

Also, how do you like the setup of this post? Do you like the breakdown of the palette colors and larger swatches? I think I'm finally getting the hang of my new camera!

xox

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Wishlist Vol. 10: Home Decor

Cat Head Style Pillow | Vintage Doll Wall Art Jewelry Display | Parasol Jellyfish Air Plant | I Love You Dearly Painting Wood Slice | Faux Moose The Alfredo White with Gold | Handmade Ceramic Tooth Planter | Zombie Lips Framed Wall Sculpture | Customizable Connecticut State Pillow | Framed Luna Moth

I really love creepy/cute things, as well as creepy things and cute things... if you couldn't tell. Haha. My husband and I are still trying to put our personal touch into our home, but unfortunately, our personal touches couldn't be farther from each other. Either way, here are my favorite home decorations. Hopefully I'll be able to buy a few (definitely not the doll wall art though because I think my husband would have a heart attack) before we have to move again in 2016.

xox

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Life Update!

Kitty beans and hairy toes!

Hooray! Life updates!

I'm still around, lovelies! I promise. I'm still in the "If I don't touch my camera, I can't break it" mindset because it takes a little bit for me to adjust to spending so much money in one place. I've also broken out worse than I've ever broken out before during this whole month. (Thanks, birth control!) My face is finally clearing up thanks to some miracle products (that I guess I'll have to blog about!!) and I'm excited to be able to put makeup on my face again! Haha. I'll be sure to have some blog posts up soon.

Thank you guys for stayin' with me during my weird face-time and camera fear! I love you all!

I'm still using Twitter (like a fox) and my Facebook page to communicate, so remember to check those out.

xox

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