MAC Pink Eyeshadow Duo

Pink split I believe it is named. My friend owns this and I decieded to swatch it to see what it looked like on my skintone. I may have to purchase this myself. I don't like to splurge on many things because I am enrolled in a private University, but this summer may change things. =}
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More waist beads

I just got finished making these. I used the stretchy cord to make it and it hits higher, about 3 inches above my belly button.

Springtime Nails

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Orange Eyeshadow&Nude Lip

In the top Pic I used primer before applying my lipstick&gloss. Top I lightly brushed and used gloss. I like the top better, doesn't look too crazy. I'm a bit heavyhanded and the lipstick got applied a little heavy =/ Once I did it over, I got the results in the larger picture.
I used my NYX lipstick in Echo, and Lipgloss in Cafe Latte. Liquid eyeliner and the orange if off a palette I got from Icing on top of my NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skintone.

Going Back to my African Roots: Wearing Waist Beads (Long Post)

Waist beads I made =}
1 Blue Bead, 2 Green Beads, 2 Orange Beads, 9 Red Beads, & I didn’t count the White & Black Beads!
The reasons for wearing waistbeads and the colors I used for mine can represent MANY things. The following is just a few why I chose to do mine! =}


Waist Beads- The Yoruba word for waist bead is Ileke Idi. They are worn for many reasons. They are used to ward off evil spirits when used with the colors of their deity, birth control (as well as encouraging multiple births), and medicinal purposes like fighting menstrual cramps. A popular reason is to "keep" their husband, or entice the one they desire. Typically, they are soaked in oil for fragrance (mentioned with the medicinal purposes). It also depends on the wearers purpose. Personally, I wear them FOR ME, to be hidden under my clothing. My own personal secret and reminder of my femininity.
Black-also a very powerful color that also portrays one of class elegance and wealth (i.e. Black tie events, LBD); combined with other colors can have a very strong statement.
White- often associated with being pure, clean, fresh and good; usually associated with being heavenly. In Hollywood, the good characters are usually clothes in white (i.e. Gandalf the White Wizard from LOTR)
Red- a hot color that evokes a powerful emotion of passion, lust, sex, energy, blood and war. Also a symbol of pride & strength (the reason why many nations have it in their flags), and a ROYAL color.
Orange- a bright and warm color representing fire, the sun, fun, warmth. Considered a fun light color, which also increases oxygen supply to the brain and stimulates mental activity. My zodiac sign is LEO which is a fire sign.
Green- the color of nature and health. It represents growth, nature, money, fertility and safety. Darker shades represent military, finance, and banking . However it can also be associated with being new or inexperienced as being green or a "green horn"
Blue- a cool calming color that shows creativity and intelligence. It is a color of loyalty, strength, wisdom and trust. Also known for having a calming effect on the psyche
Key- I am chaste and it is symbolic to me as being the only holder of the key to my treasure.
Check out the sources where I found my information:
Why Yoruba Women Wear WaistBeads

Color Psychology

Ikele Idi

Forum on WaistBeads

Power Suits

While out shopping, I saw this display in Nordstrom and I just HAD to snap a photo! I am currently in my 3rd year of undergrad majoring in marketing and minoring in business management, and this display of professional outfits took my breath away. Specifically the mannequin in the center. I pictured that outfit on me as I called shots in the office =}
Everything about it, she material and design of the shirt, wide leg trousers, ans the shoes. Oh!, those shoes! *drools* The nude color with the black heel. It just helped me picture myself at my ultimate career goal.
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NYX Haul

I purchased a few NYX items from a local beauty supply store. All items cost me only 1.99 each, way cheaper than the retail value listed on their webpage.
Two lipsticks in shades in Echo/510 (the nude shade), and Narcissus/509 (the bright pink shade). Two lipglosses in Pink/03, and Cafe Latte/24.
The lipglosses have a shimmer to it, and the pink has a slight shimmer as well. The nude lipstick is similar to a foundation color as my friend put it.
I love my purchases and be on the lookout for the update with pics and swatches!
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