SapphireBlue93

Summer Products

2010-08-01T15:32:00.000-07:00

What I'm using this summer:

I love this mineral foundation. Bare Essentials makes my face itchy during the summer, so I switched to this (plus it's $10 cheaper!). It's Mary Kay mineral foundation in Beige.

Currently, I'm using Femme Couture Baked Bronzer.

To reduce redness, and set my makeup, I use Clinique Redness solutions.

Favorite summer eyeshadow is Mac's Goldmine.

I caved and got the latest talked about mascara (which I like), Maybelline Falsies mascara.

This is the ultimate instant bronzer in a bottle... Sally Hansen's Airbrushed legs in Dark Glow. I LOVE it!

my new best friend... the ombre hair!

2010-07-21T15:45:00.001-07:00

I know, I know... I keep mentioning this, but it's my new fave summer hair look. I love it! It's so different, and I never see anyone else with it (which is why I like it!).

I used Wella's Color Charm hair glaze in 4N on the top 1/3 of my hair... (don't worry

about it leaving a noticeable "line" between colors... it evens itself out. I went ahead and left the bottom 2/3 of my hair the color it was already (carmel brown)... or you could buy some hair bleach from a beauty store, and leave on ends for however long until you reach the color you like. (be careful with the bleach though! It can be tricky.)

The celebrity that inspired me was, of course, the lovely Megan Fox. Some people think it just looks like a bad "grown out roots" look, but I think it's natural and summer-y looking.

A couple of other celebrity ombe hair looks that I love...

TAG, you're it!

2010-07-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

40 Questions Beauty Tag

1) HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU WASH YOUR FACE A DAY?
I try to wash it twice a day, but if I have to get up really early in the morning, I'm sometimes too lazy lol. I always wash it at night though.

2) WHAT SKIN TYPE DO YOU HAVE? NORMAL/COMBO/OILY
Combo... more oily in the summer.

3) WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FACIAL WASH?
Neutrogena Advanced Solutions System.

4) DO YOU EXFOILATE? FACE/BODY?
I try to exfoliate my face a few times a week. I exfoliate my body when I'm going to put on self tanner... or when I need to scrub off old self tanner.

5) WHAT BRAND DO YOU USE? EXFOILATER?
The facial wash I use has little beads in it that exfoliate. I also sometimes use Mary Kay Time Wise Microdermabrasion Step one and two.

6) WHAT MOISTURIZER DO YOU USE?
FACE: Neutrogena Advanced Solution Salicylic Acid moisturizer or Cetaphil moisturizer.
BODY: Various Bath & Body Works body creams or Vaseline Intensive Care.

7) DO YOU HAVE FRECKLES? FACE/BODY?
Yes, I had a ton of freckles when I was little (naturally fair and strawberry blonde ;-p) I still have freckles on my shoulders and beauty marks on my arms. I get freckles on my face when I wear no makeup in the sun lol. I actually like my freckles!

8) DO YOU USE EYE CREAM?
Not as much anymore... but I do sometimes use Mary Kay Time Wise firming eye cream.

9) DID OR DO YOU HAVE ACNE PRONE SKIN?
Yes, unfortunately. I think I have found a system that works for my though. Will do a video on it soon!

10) DID YOU EVER HAVE TO USE PROACTIV?
Yes, didn't work for me.

11) WHAT FOUNDATION?
Bare Escentuals Classic Bare Minerals foundation in Medium Beige.

12) WHAT CONCEALER?
MAC's Studio Finish concealer in NW20.

13) DO YOU KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE COLOR?
Yeah, fair/pinkish undertone.

14) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF FAKE EYELASHES?
I love wearing them with a dramatic eye when going out for a night out or something. I don't wear them on a regular basis though... afraid they'd ruin my real lashes. The glue sometimes makes my eyes hurt, as well lol.

15) DID YOU KNOW YOUR SUPPOSE TO CHANGE YOUR MASCARA EVERY THREE MONTHS?
Yeah... but I'm bad about that. I'm definitely in need of a new one!

16) WHAT TYPE OF MASCARA DO YOU USE?
Loreal Paris Voluminous Carbon Black... my ALL time fave!

17) SEPHORA OR MAC?
Hmm... I love both. For makeup, definitely mac. For other misc things such as self tanners, brushes, perfumes, etc... Sephora.

18) DO YOU HAVE A MAC PRO CARD?
Nope... don't really need one.

19) WHAT MAKE UP TOOLS DO YOU USE WHEN APPLYING MAKE UP
I go back and forth from using my fingers, to using brushes. Currently I am using brushes for foundation and concealer.

20) DO YOU USE MAKE UP BASE PRIMER FOR THE EYES OR FACE?
Nope... I never use a primer for either my face or eye (unless you count concealer?). I think primers are a waste of money, honestly.

21) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EYESHADOW COLOR OR SHADE?
I love Espresso from mac. I use it on my eyebrows and use it as a crease color all the time. Or even when I want a great smokey eye, I use it all over my lid.

22) DO YOU USE PENCIL OR LIQUID EYELINER?
I use pencil (Smolder from mac) for waterline/tightline, then I use cream eyeliner for the top lid.

23) HOW OFTEN DO YOU POKE YOUR EYES WITH AN EYELINER PENCIL?
Hmm not that often.

24) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PIGMENT EYESHADOWS?
Not a fan.

25) DO YOU USE MINERAL MAKE UP?
Yeah and it's awesome.

26) WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LIPSTICK? LIPGLOSS?
Hands down... Myth lipstick by mac and Duwop Venom gloss in Buttercup (from Beauty Brands).

27) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BLUSH?
I'm really wanting to get NARS Orgasm blush, but until then... I like the coastal scents blush palette.

28) DO YOU BUY YOUR MAKE UP ON EBAY?
No way.

29) DO YOU LIKE DRUGSTORE MAKE UP?
Yes, very much. My new goal is to try to find great, cheap dupes for all my mac products.

30) DO YOU GO TO A CCO?
A what....?

31) DID YOU EVER CONSIDER TAKING MAKE UP CLASSES?
Hmm... not as much make-up as I did hair school. I love working on hair.

32) ARE YOU CLUMSY PUTTING ON MAKE UP?
Haha, no, not usually.

33) NAME A MAKE UP CRIME THAT YOU HATE?
When people wear too dark of a foundation, and then don't blend it into the neck or don't use self tanner to make it blend into the body... it's just like "Really? You didn't notice that in the mirror this morning?"

34) DO YOU LIKE COLORFUL SHADES OF MAKE UP EYESHADOW, LIPSTICK OR NEUTRAL ONES?
I usually stay with neutral colors or dark colors for going out/winter time. Every once in awhile, I'll bust out a red or pink lip or do a bright streak of eyeshadow under my eye.

35) WHICH CELEBRITY ALWAYS HAS GREAT MAKE UP?
I love Megan Fox's makeup.

36) IF YOU COULD LEAVE THE HOUSE WITH ONE MAKE UP ITEM WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Yikes... probably my smolder eyeliner.

37) WOULD YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT MAKE UP ON?
Not completely. I won't always wear eye makeup, but I almost always will have either tinted moisturizer on or some form of foundation. I feel my skin is too blotchy to not.

38) DO YOU THINK YOU LOOK GOOD WITHOUT MAKE UP ON?
Not really... but who does?

39) IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS THE BEST MAKE UP LINE?
Honestly, I love mac. They just have some great colors and formulas. I also love Revlon and Maybelline, though. I don't believe in spending a TON of money on makeup.

40) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MAKE UP?
I love it because it's a great creative outlet. You can completely change or just enhance someone's natural features and make them look amazing :o)

my new workout!

2010-06-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

It's official... I have got to start working out more! I get winded way too easily and have been eating crap food. Soooo this is my new workout for those of you who are interested. I like this because it can be done at home (or an apartment) and doesn't require you to buy anything. I do repeat this entire circuit three times and yes, I get tired quick! Also, I have been seriously attempting to eat healthier and watch my junk food intake. I'll also be making a youtube video to talk more about all of this new health stuff so you guys can join in with me! Hope you enjoy and good luck! :o)

—> Complete the following body weight circuit with absolutely NO rest in between exercises

1a. 45-degree lunges (instead of stepping straight out in front, step out and to the side at a 45-degree angle, push off your heel back to start position and alternate) x 15 reps per leg

1b. Jumping jacks x 50 reps (fast as you can go, full range of motion)

1c. Push-ups x 12 reps (if you can’t do regular push-ups, do them off your knees until you get stronger)

1d. Lying hip extensions x 20 reps (lying on back with knees bent up, pushing hips into air)

1e. Burpees x 10 reps (start standing, crouch down to floor, kick legs straight back into plank, then back up to chest, then stand, then jump in place)

1f. Squat jumps x 12 reps (explode through the jump; don’t sacrifice form on the lowering phase)

1g. Plank x 30 secs (keep back flat, abs tight, body weight is on forearms and toes only)

1h. High knees x 30 secs (as fast as you can go, brining knees up as high as possible)

—> This is one circuit. Rest 90 secs and repeat 1-3 times, depending on your fitness level.

—> Include 3-5 cardio workouts each week in addition to this workout.

Lessons Learned

2010-06-04T15:43:00.001-07:00

Wow, how I hate learning lessons the hard way. I went through quite an ordeal this week, and am slowly trying to build myself back up from it. I had some devastating things happen to me at my job, and realized that several people (including management and people I thought I could trust) completely betrayed me and went behind my back and told lies to get me fired, even though I was one of their best sales employees, and never caused drama or problems. I have never been treated so unfair (and for untrue reasons as well), and have never been let go at any job before. I am telling you all this partly because I'm still upset and venting, and partly because I want to tell you all what I've learned so that you don't have to learn it the hard way like I did. Be SO very careful of who you trust in all aspects of your life. Don't get caught up in people gossiping and trying to get you to say certain things as well, even if you feel like you can trust them. Always be cautious of the people you surround yourself with, especially at work. The work environment can be a breeding ground for gossip, and by all means, stay away from it! I tried to exclude myself from all the drama and gossip, but somehow (through deceitfulness and lies by others), they dragged me down, and crushed my spirit.

So, here I am, trying to forget the past and what happened, and only taking with me new lessons learned, and moving on to something better. Hope you all are having a better week then myself and I'll talk to you all soon!

Whoa blogspot... I forgot about ya!

2010-05-22T18:42:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've been MIA from my blog! I usually just update my twitter instead... but I'm going to try to be better, promise!

I just uploaded a new "about me" video just telling you guys a little bit more about myself, if you are at all interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6AGyX1dUo0

I also just finished editing a new "fauxhawk updo" video that I personally love. I think it's a pretty wicked cool hairstyle. I'll be uploading that video tomorrow and probably filming either a new health vlog or hair diary video... not sure which yet.

Well, my "weekend" doesn't start til tomorrow (thanks to my work schedule), but I hope the rest of you guys have an absolutely amazing rest of the weekend! xo

-SapphireBlue93

Upcoming look

2009-12-13T20:17:00.001-08:00

I fell in love with Megan's make-up in these pictures. I know I've done a few Megan Fox looks already, but I couldn't resist this one :o) Will be up soon!

memory full

2009-11-29T14:33:00.000-08:00

Ugh... my computer is so annoying sometimes! I had my twilight youtube video tutorial ready to go, and my computer deleted it because I'm completely out of memory on my hard drive! I won't be able to make any new videos until I sit down and completely clear out old videos, music, and photos (which will take awhile!) So sorry!

-SapphireBlue93

sneak peek!

2009-11-10T22:11:00.001-08:00

Sneak peek at next week's make-up tutorial...

Yes, it's a Twilight inspired look just in time for the New Moon movie release. I even changed my eye color to golden brown in the pics haha. Should be up sometime next week! xo

yan yam's!

2009-11-09T15:33:00.000-08:00

Went to the asian food market today. This is what I got...

They were "dipping" sticks things that had random sayings on them lol. You dip them in strawberry frosting basically. Hmmm not the best, but definitely interesting. :o)

I also got some beef and chicken noodles... forgot to take pictures though... just a bunch of japanese written on the front. Very yummy though!

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Trying to start my "healthy eating" regimen over again... failed miserably the first time. Will be uploading a new health vlog soon. Later!

Gorgeous Day

2009-11-08T18:09:00.000-08:00

My day in a nutshell:

Slept in till noon... feeling lazy.

Opened up my door to the balcony because of the beautiful weather.

Made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich... so yummy! Reminds me of elementary school.

Ran errands and drove around with the windows down, music loud, aviators on haha.

Set up interviews for new jobs... happy things are going better.

Talked to mi madre on the phone... she always cheers me up :o)

New hair

2009-11-02T15:45:00.001-08:00

New hair color after 2 processes.

After lots of bleach and a total of 6 hours in the salon, this is the color my hair turned out. Not quite as light as I wanted it but I like it. It's close enough to my natural hair color that hopefully my roots don't show as much. It's got the dark low lights and a bit of auburn in it too. Hope you guys like it!

Here goes!

2009-10-07T19:31:00.000-07:00

So I'm going to do it... going to change my hair color. I have an appointment set up this weekend. I haven't gone to a hair salon to get my hair done in forever! I just always do it myself. I find that when you are trying to go lighter, it's much easier to just have the experts do it lol.

I really hope it turns out good! It's always easy to go back dark, but I don't want to waste the money! Guess we'll just see!

I'll post pics as soon as I get it done, as you guys have requested. Have a great rest of the week! :o)

New hair color?

2009-09-26T18:20:00.001-07:00

Sorry it's been a minute since I have posted. I had a long week at my new job and I've just been exhausted! I'm going to try to update more frequently though!

So... I'm debating on whether or not I should change my hair color. I've had it dark brown for a year and a half, which is a long time for me to keep one color, and it's getting annoying having to dye my blonde roots all the time! Lol.

I was at my friend's place, and she had a magazine sitting on the table and this pic was on the cover...

It's Olivia Wilde on the cover of GQ (who's absolutely gorgeous!) and her hair color is a much more natural looking brown and much closer to my natural color.

I honestly think this might look better with my coloring/features but I'm still debating! Let me know what you think! ;o)

New home :o)

2009-09-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

Wow... I am in love with my new city! :o)

Sooo much to do, so many interesting people, it's exciting! Not to mention I have a siiiiick view from my apartment. Will do a new apartment tour soon! More youtube videos/tutorials coming soon!

Hope everyone is doing well!

xoxo

Chameleon :o)

2009-09-06T15:20:00.000-07:00

So, I've been asked a million times, what I looked like with blonde hair... so I decided to show you guys the different hair colors I've tried. Let me know what you think! :o)

Firstly, my platinum blonde hair.<>

Secondly... my more "natural" blonde hair.

Getting darker...

Almost there...

... and finally, my current dark brown color.

I have fun changing my hair color depending on where I am in my life. I do it through careful processes, not just from one day to the next. Gotta love being a chameleon :o)

Birthday Fun-ness!

2009-09-05T21:17:00.000-07:00

Wow, another birthday come and gone. Unfortunately mine was a bitter-sweet one considering it was also my "going away" party. Sad to say goodbye to good friends but ready for new adventures. Check out my sweet, paying homage to the 80's when I was born, outfit!

"Fashion Issue", off the shoulder, shirt and black leggings are compliments of the always fabulous Forever 21, and the wicked tall boots (which can also by folded over) are from Charlotte Rouse.

Moving!

2009-09-05T20:26:00.000-07:00

A quick apology for my absent video making! As a said in my last video, I am in the process of moving out of state and it is indeed a PROCESS... but, next weekend, I should be settled in my new apartment and able to start making some more tutorial videos! (AND of course a new apartment tour!)

Also, I have chosen a winner for the August contest and I will let you all know soon, promise! I am waiting to receive the coastal scents palette in the mail so I can send off the gifts to the winner! Stay tuned for that video :o)

New Blog! :o)

2009-09-05T20:23:00.001-07:00

Soooo I decided to start a blog so I can keep in better contact with all my youtube subscribers. If I have something I need to say, I don't always have time to make a video, edit it, and upload it, but it's simple for me to just get on here and talk to you all. I'll post videos on here, stories, random happenings throughout my day, etc. I hope you all enjoy a sneak peak into my life! :o)