Insert Holiday-Best-Pertaining-to-You Greeting

For me, it's Merry Christmas! You might be celebrating the Solstice or Hannukah or whatever else is out there this time of year. I decided to make this a 2-fer on my party makeup since I previously mentioned I would upload a couple of my Christmas party makeup looks.

Foundation: MUFE Face and Body #18
Eyeshadow: Sonia Kashuk Nude Instructional Palette - one of the nude brown ones (no names on the shadows), NYX Wildfire
Eyeliner: the black shadow on the Sonia Kashuk palette
Lashes: Eyelure Naturalites (either 020 or 116, I forget which ones I used), Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
Eyebrows: A mix of the black shadow and the dark brown shadow on the Sonia Kashuk palette
Concealer: Maybelline Fit Concealer in #35
Cheeks: Victoria's Secret bronzing powder in Goddess, Cover Girl Cheekers in Pretty Peach, ELF Shimmering Facial Whip in Toasted used as a highlighter on my cheeks and under my brows (Only $1 at Target!!!)
Lips: Buxom Big & Healthy Lipstick in Brooklyn and Mary Kay Lip Gloss in Sweet Raisin

This picture was taken post eating and dancing, and aside from some shine on my forehead, I was quite pleased with how the makeup pretty much stayed put. I went with my mom and a few family friends, and they all wanted me to do their eye makeup after seeing mine. That was very flattering but nerve-wracking at the same time because I have zero experience with applying makeup on other people!

Foundation: MUFE Face and Body #18
Eyeshadow: Revlon ColorStay 12 Priceless Metals (I used the bottom 2 shadows), NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Champagne
Eyeliner: the black shadow on the Sonia Kashuk palette, Maybelline Unstoppables Eyeliner in Onyx (just for the bottom)
Lashes: Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
Eyebrows: A mix of the black shadow and the dark brown shadow on the Sonia Kashuk palette
Concealer: Maybelline Fit Concealer in #35
Cheeks: Victoria's Secret bronzing powder in Goddess, ELF Shimmering Facial Whip in Toasted used as a highlighter on my cheeks
Lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche Liner in Rouge, Kate Spade in The Perfect Red (sadly discontinued but I hear the KS Supercalifragilipstick is amazeballs)

Also, I would like to take a moment and bask in my Kate Middleton-esque hair from the night! It was super easy; I just used big velcro rollers (I think they were maybe 2 1/4 inch) and left them in my hair for a couple of hours while I was getting ready. I sprayed a little bit of John Frieda Frizz Ease hairspray while they were in the rollers and then again after I took them out. Seriously, amazeballs. I LOVED my hair that night and wished I could wake up every morning with my hair looking like that.

So there you have it. These were my makeup looks for a couple of the Christmas parties I attended. I'm really excited for New Year's Eve because I'm going to an event where my boyfriend's mom's big band is playing! I plan on doing it big again then. Hopefully, I'll be able to blog more about it with several pictures! Until then, enjoy your time with your friends and family! Thanks for reading!

Christmas Party Style

As mentioned in a previous post, I will be attending a Filipino-American Christmas Party on Saturday. It's more like a cocktail party with lots of Filipino food (NOMZ), music and dancing. I have fully practiced my "Wobble" and "the Dougie" so I'm ready to go, with the exception of my outfit. I finally figured out how to do those cool look-book style collage things so I'm super excited to share this with you! My outfit won't consist the exact products featured but it gives the general idea of my lovely look.

Cocktail Dresses by Jax
Platforms by Nine West

My actual dress is slightly different in that it's sleeveless as opposed to the cap-sleeves in the photo. I was going for the jewel tones with some "hard" bling. My makeup is actually an inspiration from this video from Pixi2woo on YouTube.



What do you guys think? Should I change something? Do you like it as is? Let me know! Hopefully, I'll be able to share pictures of the lovely event with you all (and obviously how the "Wobble" goes).

Best Christmas Party Outfit

I couldn't find a better picture, but Mindy Kaling's outfit is adorable.  Gold sequined blazer, taupe blouse, red pencil skirt.  Perfect and I want that blazer.  Also, Kelly Kapoor was amazeballs in this episode.  I have definitely been called in to be mean to new girlfriends.

Wig on a Chain

Here is a dark comedy Christmas song by Jonathan Coulton. You may know him from Re: Your Brains, which is hilarious. Give him a listen! Side note: the guy in this video is cute. Just sayin'.

I was supposed to have my Medieval Latin exam today (shudder), but gale force winds have basically shut down Glasgow. I really wish I lived closer to the beach, and wasn't so damn lazy. Nap time!

Countdown to Christmas: Music Video Style with (Old-School) Mariah Carey

My first memory of this song was actually performing it during my Christmas voice recital circa 1998. It's such a true 90s classic Christmas song. Oh and Couch, take note of the bunz' appearance at approximately 1:56. I will now continue to watch copious amounts of Love Actually.

I'm not much of a Christmas person...

time to put up my Festivus pole and prepare for the feats of strength!!

Countdown to Christmas: Music Video Style with Wham!

Guys, I have to thank Adulting for introducing me to this gem of a video. I used to think of this song as that annoying one with the weird lyrics and instrumentals. Not anymore. I didn't even know this song had a music video to accompany it. This video has it all: 80s ski style at a cabin that can only be reached via gondola, flashbacks in the snow with blond mullet guy (really just any shot with the many mullets provided for enjoyment), two characters who sneak awkward we-slept-together-and-you-broke-my-heart-but-i'll-keep-looking-at-you looks with each other. I mean, honestly, this video is so amazeballs. And according to the comments, the Poles are apparently huge fans of this song. I don't blame them. Between the blond guy brooding from his parka and the many mullets (So many mullets!) it's hard for me to choose the best part about this video. Please enjoy and watch on repeat. I swear, it gets better and better.

Countdown to Christmas: Music Video Style with NSYNC

I don't think I've ever seen this video in its full entirety. I missed out on so much! Look at how young they all were. Check out JT's hair! And Joey Fatone's baby face! Also, Gary Coleman?!? I even remember all of those glorious late 90s/early 2000's fashion and hair styles. Pretty sure I once wore a similar hair style of the girl with the 2 thin pigtails. In public. Where people could see me. Ahhh, the glory days. I have found a slew of fantastic Christmas music videos so enjoy because I will most definitely be posting them here.

This is an AMAZESAUSE Mashup

They put this on a t-shirt! I secretly would love this to show up under my tree. It would play nicely with my other TARDIS/Delorian mashup.

Christmas Came Early...

In the form of this t-shirt from one of my good friends (male model not included):


Story behind the shirt: I've had this group of friends ever since high school, a posse if you will. We love board games, among which being the game of Life that was a classic 1970s edition. We added a little twist to it by playing Civil Union Life where gay marriage could be legal in this capacity since, at the time, it wasn't legal anywhere. If I remember correctly I believe my first gay couple was Johnny Depp and Sean Connery. The best part is that whenever I waited for my turn I would have my couples frolic and fornicate throughout the many forested areas within the board game, sometimes leaving their car full of kids without adult supervision. We are now scattered throughout different parts of the country (Much like Couch. Maybe one of these days I'll make friends and live within the same area for at least a few years) but we still play Civil Union Life whenever we reunite. This t-shirt is quite possibly one of the best things ever.

Bask in the Vocal Glory

Of Judy. This is a clip from Meet Me in St. Louis, which is one of the official movies of Couch, or at least for Cristina and I.