Pictures from my Cabo mexico trip

SOME PICTURES FROM BEAUTIFUL CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO!

Me-super tannned.

Where the new trump hotel is supposed to be built

my cousin and friends snorkeling

another tour boat getting ready to scuba,snorkel, and kayak

gorgeous beach house! off of Chileno Bay

The Alco or Arch. A must see tourist spot

from the boat the view of the bay and the city

perfect tan :] haha from pool #2 out of 3 at the resort.

lounge area

View from the pool. the actual pool looks like its going into the ocean.

the rooms that overlook the ocean and pool

view of the edge of the infinity pool. parasailing

Cruise ship & beach vendors

on the road

the AIRPORT :]

newest china glaze haul

from left to right:

rodeo fanatic,flying dragon,pink chiffon,solar power,grape juice,evening seduction,tree hugger,light my tiki, lets do it in 3-D

****my definition of true color= the number of coats to get your nail looking like the bottle of polish!****

RODEO FANATIC: dark blue pearl-esque, two coats to get true color.

FLYING DRAGON: matte deep purple w/hot pink & blue glitter. one coat true color, clear top coat REQUIRED!

PINK CHIFFON: creme hot pink. no shimmer or sparkle. one coat to achieve true color

SOLAR POWER: shimmer bright yellow. it's a little iridescent so two-three coats to get true color and cover brush lines.




GRAPE JUICE: purple with a silvery shimmer. SUPER gorgeous. two coat true color.

EVENING SEDUCTION: DEEP maroon .very creme & matte. two coat true color

TREE HUGGER: Bright shimmer green. one coat true color

LIGHT MY TIKI: Hot pink/orange coral with shimmer. three coat true color

LETS DO IT IN 3-D: High definition silver w/ glitter specks. gives prism rainbow look. NOT a top coat. two coats for true color.

mini Shoe/HEELS haul

Hey party people!

So I went shopping and bought some shoes that I thought were soo cute and at such a great price! So i wanted to share!

[[Rate them on a scale of 1-5! 5 being so cute, that you would wear them]]

PS>>>focus on the shoes not my feet LOL please&&thankyou

1st pair is by Nina. I got them at macy's. Originally $120 I got them for $75

WOOOO! The fact that they're gold interested me, cause I dont have any gold shoes.

They will most definately come in handy around fall//winter...im thinking thanksgiving and holiday parties. ?! whatcha think

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PAIR #2 is by Charlotte Russe. Originally $30, I got them on clearance for $4.96! NO LIE! it was ridiculous! THEY have the best year round clearance. I promise, that no matter when you go in that store there is always something you'll find for under $10 that was originally over $20. ANYWAYS lol, I'm thinking party shoes?! like clubbing and stuff cause they are hella comfortable. and My bf's birthday is coming up in Oct..so im thinking I might save these for his party.

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Pair #3 Is from Burlington Coat factory. These were originally $66 and I got them for $8!

Clearance & sales are god given, especially during these hard economic times. Anyways, These are really versatile. They can look really professional or super sexy. so these might be my go to Interview shoes for my more "corporate" job interviews in the future.

CORTEX FLAT IRON REVIEW

Hey Everyone!

So I just made a video about my new flat iron and promised links and extra goodies here for you guys!




THIS IS THE CORTEX XTCs-15Z 1.5" FLAT IRON WILD EXPRESSION LE COLLECTION










Features: as quoted from the site

sleek, ergonomic design with non-slip grip (featured in picture3)
Heats to maximum temperature swiftly and remains constant throughout use
Swivel cord prevents tangling
Hooked end for easy hanging and storage
Variable temperature settings for all hair types
110-120 volts, 60Hz
Temperature gauge offers ranges from 140˚ F to 410˚ F (60-210 degrees C)
90 watts
1 year warranty

I bought mine for 30 USA dollars at my local MARSHALS. SO CHECK YOUR TJMAXX,ROSS,DD's DISCOUNTS,AND MARSHALLS BEFORE PAYING ORIGINAL PRICE



I love it because it (is)

1.heats super fast and indicates when its ready with the timer light.
2.Doesn't snag at my shorter pieces of hair or creates extra broken pieces of hair
3.adds natural shine and healthy feel to hair
4.super lightweight and easy to handle/maneuver
5. ITS SUPER CUTE!



SEE my gorgeous iron in action here! http://www.expressyourhair.com/ctVideocurly.html



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DEMO WILL FOLLOW SOON :]

Hey Ladies!

Soooo I've been asked what products I use to straighten my hair && my current hair color//cut. These are the five products that I run to:

iON anti-frizz smoothing shampoo, TRESemme Moisture rich conditioner,CHI Keratin mist, GVP* Thermal protectant spray [[CHI IRON GAURD]],GVP* Silk Treatment [[CHI SILK TREATMENT]]

* (generic value brand) its actually the same thing as the name brand. they compare ingridents on the back of the product. and they work just as perfect as the actual thing, so i buy GVP when I can. Its sold only at Sally's Beauty supply. Check out Sallybeauty.com

Steps to complete the process:

Step 1: shampoo and condition

-tip: however long you leave your shampoo in, double the time you leave your conditioner in.

helps for softness and gives the conditioner actual time to work.

-tip: brush, not comb the conditioner through.

The brush helps to evenly coat each strand and cuticle of hair.

Step 2: TOWEL//AIR dry

-tip: If you have curly//coarse hair blowdrying will only put the hair shafts into shock and create damaged ends.

Step 3: while damp; spray in KERATIN MIST..[this is basically a leave in protein treatment]]

-tip: COMB,not brush this through. the comb helps the product stay in the hair, while also helping the drying process.

Step 4: Once Dry; spray in the IRON GUARD && separate your hair into sections.

-tip: This product dries fairly fast, so you do not have to worry about letting this dry before starting to straighten [[while doing this allow your flat iron to heat]]

Step 5: Take about a pea sized amount of the SILK SERUM and put it on each section of hair before you begin to straighten.

-tip: concentrate this on the ends and roots of the hair. this ensures a longer lasting style as well as sealed ends with little frizz

Step 6: Continue until finished!

and ta-da you're finished!

AS Far as my hair is concerned. I'm trying to grow it out healthily. I normally let it get to a certain point and trim it. and last month I had layers put in for graduation. I like them, but i wish they were a little longer. The chick got scissor happy LOL. anyways I put in honey blonde highlights myself. so yeah here yah go :]

reversed rainbow eye//forums

So if you watched my latest video I promised to show this rainbow eye I did for my sister.
we were just fooling around so its not that awesome. but we had fun, so thats all that counts :]





on another topic, for those who watch Erin aka Scandalousbeauty on YT, you probably know about her new forum.
IF you dont watch her...START NOW! She has great tips and tricks, reviews/hauls, and technique especially if you're african american!

BUT ANYWAYYYSS.. I joined her forum and I think you guys should too. Its another great way to interact with other MUA's and people who love makeup. MY user name is Beauty_Escapades so feel free to msg me if you'd like.

here's the link... http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/forum/

OH and a bonus tip...she has a contest going on right now..ANYONE can enter.. MAC GIFT CARDS are up for grabs, and it's international, no camera required.
Heres the link to her contest video!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54sNPvE-wL8

and then there was 14

Hellooooooooo {echos} ! haha

well its official I graduate in 14 days. and then im back to YT! YAY!!
so exciting right?! im kinda nervous cause i havent filmed in so long i'm probably all extra rusty. lol
anyways i'll deal with that when i have to.

So let me catch you up..since I've been gone:

I have been so caught up with school. Finals are the rest of this week and two days of next week.
On top of that I've had to take a side course at a community college thats like 20min from my house so everyday i dont leave school till like 4 then i come home for like 30 min to pick up my materials for the course and im off to class to do more work.
then i get back home around 8, barely eat dinner and then i do homework. && with finals i am burnnnnnnt out! crazyyyyy!
I know thats kinda how it is in the real world, but right now its DO or DIE. yah dont pass, yah dont graduate! so its a lil more intimidating.

Prom was sooo fun! It was like the most perfect night ever so cliche i know, but it was the first time I had ever seen my bf all spiffy like that! I had never seen him in a suit & he had never seen me in a gown. so it was truly cinderella status! lol
Oh yes, my bf and i are still together! a few months away from 4years. which is like 4 decades in highschool terms i know!
I still cant believe we've made it this far. i mean minus the rough patches [[ which are expected in any relationship ]] I completely smitten :] -side bar- why am i using words like spiffy & smitten? LOL- ANYWAYS..
GRADNITE!!! ITS COMMMMINGGGG WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! i cant freaking wait! all night partying from 9pm to 6am! what what!! its gonna be fly.


and yeah i think thats it for now! missed you all <3

natural or fake

sooo you guys know what my natural nails look like righ?
well do you think i should get acrylics for prom?
it would be my first time getting them done like that
but soo many say it forever ruins your nails.
so is it worth it??

PROM!!!

one word...


HELP!

lol

i have less than a month to find the perfect dress.
any ideas?? straps or strapless...gown or tea-length heeellpppp
COLORS??? AHHHHHHHH

hair? up-do? curls?

PANIC!!!

im alive

omg wow its been a while.
sorry for the no update crud.
lol
well its mainly because I'm no longer homeschooled.
im back at regular school, which means im not on
my own schedule anymore. =/
kinda annoying, but its whatever..like 3 more months
and im done with HS for good.
so bare with me ya'll

<3 you!

WETMAKEUP ENTRYY

experimentation

so i got bored and wanted to do a rainbow themed eye look. I had never done one before and i've been contemplating whether or not to do a tut on it. so here's my first attempt. tell me what yah think =]

oooo wow

NEW PRESIDENT

=] so exciting <3, hope & change..wonderful feeling.

oh && shout out to my bestie paige! today was her 18th :] YAY since first grade boo & still tight!

Kanyes work out plan day 1

hahaha ya'll remember that song?!
funny stuff!

well anyways this is my day 1 of my diet/get healthy plan.
in the last two years i've gained a LOT of weight that im not happy about and if i continue in my ways it could be bad for me and my health. So i've decided to do this for me. not for anyone else but for me. So that I can live a healthier life and feel better about myself. NOTE!!! i am not one of those size 3 girls who thinks they're overweight and is deciding to starve themselves so they can look like some of the girls on top model.
Nope im just going to be smart about what i eat and how i eat it. and become more active. and be more positive, to stop stressing since that makes us hold unnecessary weight.

So over the weekend I got myself some goodies to help me out.

1. smaller plates. I went out and bought some smaller dinner plates that i can use to eat on so that i still eat what i want but its of a smaller proportion.

2.fresh & frozen veggies and frutis. great fiber and roughage for the body

3.Splenda & truvia. the best sugar substitutes i know. so i can still have some sugar, well sweetness in my life.

4.Oatmeal. while its a low calorie meal, it helps to lower my cholesterol levels too! so kinda reversing some of the fast food I've consumed.

5. Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil. i use this in place of margarine or butter. cuts calories and saturated fats plus i dont use as much

6. Losts of seasonings. they dont have calories and as long as i watch the sodium intake then i can replace butter flavor with wholesome flavor from garlic, onion, peppers, sage, basil, paprika, cumin, and things like that

I've also implemented a few more things that i've heard, that make sense to me.

1. eat slower. gives your tummy time to notify you when its full before you over eat
2. breath deeply. in order to burn calories even when sitting your body needs energy which a lot of which comes from oxygen
3. work out smater. which means longer basically. studies shows that your more likely to loose more weight and inches if you were to pace yourself and work out for an hour rather than cardio for 30 mins.

**tip. my doctor told me that in order to start working off fat that has been on your body for awhile you need to exercise at least for 45 min. anything shy of that you are only burning what you've consumed in the last 24-48 hours.

4. I drink after my meals instead of with. and on top of that, every drink after my meal is warm-hot.
for the past couple of days its been green tea, coffee in the morning, hot cocoa with dinner, or even hot water with lemon and honey.

why? because drinking cool-ice cold things while you eat helps to in a sense "stop the fat in its tracks"! say you take a bite of a burger and as soon as you finish swallowing you chase it down with a big gulp of ice cold coke..the coke is going to catch up to your food before it truly hits your tummy and freeze the fat on the walls of your digestive cavities. leading to cholesterol, clots, and extra stored fat on the body. By drinking warm liquid it helps to help the oils and fats break down so your tummy doesnt have to work as hard as well as giving it less of a chance to stay with you and add calories and lbs to your body.

5. eat Ice when I get hungry in between meals...
other studies show that when the body is use to eating or snacking in between meals, most times its just the sense of a habit, and not the fact that you're really hungry. so if you suck on or chew a piece of ice, it tricks the body into thinking its had something to eat, cause you've gone through motions of chewing and stuff.


so yep yep yep. there it is. my birthday is in a month and i would love to lose at least 10 lbs by then which is totally healthy =]
YAY so wish me luck. if anyone else wants to do it with me let me know =]
since i've only been doing this for one day i have no results yet. but i can say that im not as hungry during the day and i feel like i have more energy.

NailsOfTheWeek

POLKA DOT FRENCH MANI:





you like?? video is on YT, i just uploaded it so give it some time to process..but its on its wayy =]

top 3

A follower of mine asked my to do an entry on my top 3 fave xmas presents i got, that i'm most excited to use.

so here they are:

3. my jumbo 3 barrel revlon waver. I LOVE this thing omg

2. my sexy black lace caboodle train case w/lock

perfect for all of my "go-to" items!!

1. IM SOOO EXCITED ABOUT MY 120 pro eyeshadow palette!!

AWESOME RIGHT??!! it has mattes,shimmers, and satin shadows!! the purple that looks all funky came cracked but other than that its in tip top shape :]
plus i got a free 5 piece brush set! =]