Dec 22, 2009

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hey there
as i sit in my room watching comedy central and Louis sleeping next to me, i feel such an urge to get back into my hobbies that brought me joy. its been almost a year since ive posted a new video on youtube. i cant begin to tell you how many times ive caught myself thinking about posting a new video.

these last 9 months i have constantly been doing something stressful. if it wasnt some huge project at school it was closing shifts at work. if it wasnt work then it was just trying to breathe and spending time with family, friends and my wonderful bf. i never had more than one day off from my hectic schedule. when i would have a day off i would sleep till 3pm because i was constantly exhausted. i gained weight, always looked tired, never wore makeup and wore sweats out side of work.

all this has changed! i quit work and finished the semester at school. these last 2 weeks have been such bliss. i cant begin to tell you how happy my heart and mind is. it feels like i am 17 all over again. ive been getting back in making cards, putting on makeup and wearing clothes that arent yoga pants and some random tshirt. lol.

this all hit me a week ago when i was having tea time with a good friend of mine (yes, im newly obsessed with tea and have tea time OFTEN haha). we were just sitting at her table, talking, laughing, making the most random jokes and thats when i laughed my REAL laugh. the one that sounds completely different from your everyday laugh. the one that starts in the bottom of your belly and just feels really good. that very moment i felt like my old self. i was finally happy after being suppressed for so long.

ever since then, ive been much happier in general. im losing weight and im constantly cleaning out my room. when i was busy i didnt realize how cluttered my room was. i cant begin to tell you how much scrapbooking items i threw out last night. it feels good looking at my room nice and organized again. soon my dad will tear my room apart to remodel it so im enjoying my last moments in here.

sorry this post is so long.. i just wanted to let you guys know exactly where ive been. i plan on getting back into making videos but my computer is crap. i want to buy a new macbook but its hard when youre unemployed lol. ill figure things out, i always do.

i have a favor, if you guys have inspirational makeup pictures please message them to me here or youtube. i want to really get back into the swing of things. ok guys, enough of my gibberish... i will see you soon! :)

love
vanes

Dec 5, 2009

BRUSHES FOR SALE

so i have these brand new brushes i need to get off of my hands. they are great Stila cosmetics quality. i am only accepting PAYPAL. shipping for US only $2.99

if you have a question, post under here please.

Multi-Effect mascara
gives length, thickness and curls lashes.
$10.00
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#2 under eye concealer brush
PRICE: $10.00
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#4 precision eyeliner brush
I use this for a thin smudgey line under my bottom lashes.
What's it made of? The bristle is pony.
PRICE: $10.00
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#5 all over shadow brush
What's it made of? The bristle is pony and goat.
PRICE: $10.00
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#9 all over blend brush
THIS IS MY FAVORITE BLENDING BRUSH!!!!
What's it made of? The bristle is fine goat.
PRICE: $10.00
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#10 eyebrow/paint pot/angle eyeliner brush
What's it made of? The bristle is a super-soft synthetic fiber called Taklon.
PRICE: $10.00
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#11 face concealer brush
What's it made of? The bristle is a super-soft synthetic fiber called Taklon.
PRICE: $10.00
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#26 perfecting concealer brush
What's it made of? The bristle is a super-soft synthetic fiber called Taklon.
PRICE: $10.00
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#24a cheek/highlight brush.
price: $10
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Aug 29, 2009

VistaPrint.com

so, a couple years ago, i was on Queen Of Blendings myspace. (if you have no idea who she is, youtube her. SHE IS AMAZING!!!) ok back to the post lol. so she mentioned buying her business cards from vistaprint and how they are usually free. i didnt believe it at first but i signed up for their newsletters and little did i know my email was bombarded with FREE offers on so many things within a few days. i was so estatic to finally order some business cards for my Freelancing gig i would do. it just made me look more professional and it was also helpful in my MAC PRO card application.

WWW.VISTAPRINT.COM is honestly, a great site for starting up your business. its cheap or free. shipping is ok but at least youre getting a good deal on your purchase.

i must say one thing about the site though, when you put your order through THAT'S IT!! there's no changing it. it happened to me once lol i hope it never happens again.

well, i just put in another great order and here's a screen shot of my purchase. i got 250 business cards, 10 letter heads, 1 pen, 100 post cards, 1 note pad, and 140 return labels! i only really had to pay for the back side of my business card so that was $12.99. with shipping and the backside of my business cards it came out to.........

$25.09!!!!!

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i'm telling you this site is amazing! i have a widget on the top left of this blog. click it and go to the vistaprint site.

Aug 22, 2009

Stila For Sale

hey every one
so, here are a few things i need to get rid of to make space in my makeup drawers. i only accept paypal. shipping will be for US only. out of the states, email me and we can wok something out.

this is a Stila sun spf 15 bronzing powder in Shade 02. it is the most universal shade. it gives a great glow to the skin. i have 2 of them and im selling them for $12.00 with shipping (US only)

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this is the great soft shimmer plumping lipglaze in citrus mint. i have 3 of them. $10.00 with shipping each. (US ONLY)

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50 spf!!!! yes 50! lol. great stuff. $10.00 with US shipping. i have 2 so let me know if youre interested.

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Aug 21, 2009

my new brushes <3

so i went a little crazy at the tiffanys store and mac. i decided to get some new brushes i had been eyeing for long time. i said to myself, school is starting soon and i just paid $600 in tickets so fuck it... im gonna splurge in MAC. glad i did lol.

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http://tinyurl.com/mojug4
so, well.... this brush isnt a necessity but its a nice bursh. i do like how it glides so nicely over my lid. making the angled eyeliner look is an easy breeze as well. for almost $20 bucks, its not a must have brush, but im still happy with the purchase lol.

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http://tinyurl.com/lbq49c

THIS IS A MUST!!!! its perfect for paint pots and creamy products. its goes on like a dream and i cant believe how in love i was when i used it. its magical! $27 is a bit pricey but it is very, very well worth it.

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http://tinyurl.com/care7k

ahhhh, the pencil brush.... ive used it a few times. mainly under my bottom lash line. its alright so far. im sure ill figure out a way to fall in love with it. just give me time :)

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http://tinyurl.com/m5wwh7

THE BEST BLUSH BRUSH I HAVE EVER USED!!!! HANDS DOWN! AMAZING! well worth the $34 something. i looooooooove this brush. its, just the shit lol.

last but not least, the 136... i couldn't find a picture online and my camera has been misplaced. its great for soft applications of powders. its a paddle brush so it took a couple times to get use to. its about $50 something bucks. worth every penny. lol.

ok so that was my shopping spree i had the other day. thought id let u guys know what ive been loving and not so loving yet. love u all. talk to you soon. :)

NEW The Colossal Volum' Express® Mascara

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hmm, i couldn't help myself from checking out a new mascara since i always need a new tube. i am a huge mascara skank lol. i can never get enough. anyways, after watching the commercials, i finally decided to pick up a tube.

i was pleasantly surprised at first. did clump a little after apply it 3 times or more. no real big problem to me. then through out the day, HELL. lol. not only would i find little bits of mascara on my face and cheek bones every one would tell me about them magically appearing. lol.

its an OK mascara, it doesn't run if you randomly are thrown in a pool but those mascara flakes left on my face were just killing me.

Jun 20, 2009

*update 2*

hey hey hey

how are all my beautiful subbies? i have missed you guys so much. i have been insanely busy with so many things in life i have neglected everything i get joy from, which includes you guys. i used to play with my makeup at least 5 times a week, now i just let it sit in my drawers. i used to take trips to mac to buy up anything and everything that caught my eye, now i just go in to get the necessities like concealer and powder lol. i used to make cards all the time for hours at a time. now, i just let all my crafts sit on my desk collecting dust.

youtube used to be on the very top of my priority list when i would get free time. now its been moved to the bottom of the list with all my other hobbies because i need to catch up on my sleep. unfortunately, i have been working non-stop around the clock just to pay for all my stuff.

aside for all my regular bills i have monthly; i am in the process of eliminating the little debt i have in the next two months all while saving up for school next semester. life sucks being an adult, (lol)but thats just how life is.

well, my loves... i must get going. i have work in a little. i need to get ready for that. BLAH.

see you soon, i hope.
Vanes

-p.s.
for everyone messaging and commenting on youtube, yes i work at victorias secret lol. theyve been sucking up a lot of my time so dont shop there.... haha im kidding, they have cute stuff.

Apr 5, 2009

Review Of Sculpt and Shape

plain and simple, im not a fan of the sculpt and shade foundation. keep reading to see why.

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well, a couple of months ago i tried the new gel like foundation formula from MAC.

at first, i fell in love with the packaging. i rather have a squeeze tube than a glass jar like the studio fix fluid since i can really get every last bit of product. no product is wasted in a squeeze tube.

i asked a MUA (makeup artist) to match me for the right foundation. once again i wasnt matched right. i told her i needed a lighter shade but she insisted on me getting the shade she chose. she said it looks lighter in natural light (bull shit!). whatever, i bought it and saw how dark it was. either way i wore it and put it on my neck to kinda match hahaha just to see if i loved the new foundation or not.

WORD TO THE WISE: this new formula is a shade or two darker than all the other foundations MAC sells. so if youre a NC 40 in studio fix fluid, youre in the high NC 30s.

i noticed i just needed a dime size to cover my face since its such a heavy coverage. i like heavy coverage but not for everyday. it truly felt like a pound of grease was on my face.

i wasnt sold on the product and returned it after trying to fall in love with it for a couple weeks. no luck. i know many people who just adore this new formula of foundation but i just couldnt live with it.

i hope all is well with all of you!
<3
vanes

*update*

hey there
it has been way too long since ive updated this so i thought now is the time to share what ive been up to.

as we all know, the economy is in the shits and finding a job is harder than ever. i have picked up on the nanny job again, but since im not making nearly as much as i used to i found a second job. its my first REAL job ever. lol. by real i mean, clocking in and out kind of a job hahaha. i work at the local victoria secret. thankfully being able to speak spanish and my knowledge with makeup i was hired for the beauty section. i couldnt be more ecstatic to have another job. i finally completed my training and i noticed i rather work the register since its at a faster pace but makeup is still dear to my heart and i can sell that stuff like candy. haha.

well, loves, im about to have some good cuban style family lunch. love you and miss you!

-vanes

Feb 4, 2009

New Love

heyyyyy there.


the other day i got a wonderful package in the mail. i finally got my hands on some coastalscents.com palettes and i must say i am in love.



i always say people on youtube and different blogs raving about the color pay off. so i figured, for $20 something dollars, i would have every single color and my videos will have products that a lot of my subscribers/viewers own or can easily purchase since mac can add up quickly.



i got the blush palette (http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1665_122/10-piece-professional-blush-palette.cfm)

the 88 palette (http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1677_122/88-piece-makeup-palette.cfm)

and some wonderful brushes. i got 3 badger brushes which i adore and 3 synthetic brushes.



click the pictures so see them bigger and in their entirety. :)



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the color pay off is insane. you can see on my finger.

well, i hope everyone is doing great. i got a really bad head cold so my videos have been put on hold. i have to do a voice over video but i cant stop coughing so we'll see how it goes. haha. miss you guys!

Jan 30, 2009

Keepin' it Sultry for Valentines

hey my loves!

where have i been??? makeup wise??? hmmm?

ive been around. not doing much with my makeup. the other night i came home from a taping of americas best dance crew (loved it by the way lol) and i said to myself, "I NEED A MAKEUP VIDEO ASAP!"
ive missed making them and i know you guys have also.


sooo, here is my latest look. the video is uploading now and ill link the video in a few hours when it finishes posting.


CLICK ON THE PICTURES TOO.... i noticed the middle one gets cut off on here, but if you click it you can see it perfectly fine. :)




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Jan 28, 2009

What do I do when I;m bored in my Special ED class?

.......a survey


lol


lets do this to kill time and i really want you guys to do the survey too in the comment area so i learn more about you guys. :)


off to myspace to find a lame survey hahaha



FOUND ONE!

Are you wearing a sports shirt?

nope. ima girl... i wear juicy couture shirts. lol thats my sports gear.




How much longer until your birthday?

ahhh its november 9th so you do the math please. my brain is dead from sleeping only 5 hours in 2 days.



What would you like for your birthday?

money and a new louis bag..i want the grand something bag. UGH ITS AN INSTANT ORGASM JUST LOOKING AT ONE. hahahaha



Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you?

umm some random dude on facebook messaged me one day that we were born the same exact date. too bad i dont really know him.



How was your day today?

ummmmmm horrible...
i had to drive an hour away to my other house in azusa to wait for an inspector from 8-12. yea i was falling asleep. then i bought some boba out there at my favorite place and i got the xlarge and the cup is made of styrofoam and the stupid pointy straw made a hole through the bottom of the cup and boba just spilled everywhere in my newly cleaned car lol. thennnnnnnnnnnn i bought some coffee mugs for my mom and i broke one when i was opening my door. UGH. lol. thennnnn i got a huge paper cut on my middle finger. THENNNNN i couldnt find parking for class on time and i came in late. now im bored as hell in class. BLAH.




What was the last movie you watched?

wow... i forgot. H YES MAN hahah yea i liked it. it was ok




Do you have a reason to smile right now?

im alive and breathing?? yea thats a good reason. :)




Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?

id go back a few months.... yea lol. things would be a little different.



Who is the last person on your received calls list?

your mom... duhhhhh lol jk... its my mom. haha




What does the first message in your inbox say?

you suck... your eyebrows are naturally shaped like that?



Where were you at 8 am this morning?

DRIVING IN TRAFFIC TO AZUSA UGH



Have you ever crawled through a window?

yea. haha. good times.



Where is your dad?

working



Morning or night person?

night



Favorite number?

3



Left or right handed?

right



Any cool scars?

ummmm i dont like scars. all my scars are ugly and theyre not cool at all.




Things about the preferred sex you notice first?

HEIGHT... im 5'7 so i need a tall boy.



Do you talk a lot?

sometimes



Would you marry for money?

hahahaah... is he about to die? JUST KIDDING

nooooooooooo i would never marry for money




Could you live without a computer?

not in this day and age




Do you drink enough water?

i drink lots of water. i go out and always have water with my meals.



Do you wear shoes in your house or take 'em off?

i keep shoes on my feet. i absolutely hate being bare foot. its so gross to me.



What's your favorite fruit?

ummmmmmmmmmmmm i like veggies more than fruit BUT i do love me some MAMEY. gotta keep it tropical



What are you excited for?

this friday... i think im going to the chelsea handler show. YAY I LOVE HER DRUNK SKANKY ASS haha



What is your favorite place to visit?

anywhere im around good people




Are you photogenic?

sometimes....



Do you dream in black in white or colored?

color



Why do you take surveys?

cuz im bored as heck in my class




Do you want to live till 100 years?

if im healthy and able to be independent YES



When you watch movies at home, do you like the lights on or off?

off



Do you believe in magic?

haha yes! i love it



Do you like to watch cartoons?

not really.



What are your plans over the summer?

the lake



Are you short?

NO WAY... im too tall for my own good. lol




You sleep more on your back, front, or sides?

side



Are you basically a happy person?

mhmmmm



Are you tired?

exhausted.



If you could have anything right now what would it be?

a trillion dollars. wow that would be SIIIIICK lol



Person you last talked/texted on the phone with?

bridget.. shes sitting next to me in class lol. were talking about a 10 year old meztecan(sp?) girl who is 6 months pregnant. wow, its crazy how different cultures are because its totally normal for her to be pregnant and married at that age!



What are you doing tonight?

class :( no fun




Single or taken?

single and i am loving it.

Jan 13, 2009

bored at 1am

so i was asked to make some cards for a lovely youtube gal and i sat down and i couldnt help but make valentine day cards. lol. she didnt ask for vday ones but for some reason i was really inclined to make them. i really love how they all came out. some are super simple and others have so much embellishment on them its over done on the bottom but simple on the top, it makes sense for me. lol.

anywho, heres thumbnails. just click them to make them bigger.

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Jan 12, 2009

IM IN LOVE

so i headed over to mac the other day and i couldnt help but buy a couple things.
i purchased the 226 brush ITS DELICIOUS lol. i truly love this brush on people who have smaller eye space and i need to blend their eyeshadow.

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so delish i can eat it. kidding. i also got the mineralized skin finish from the redhead collection. talk about being in love.

ill be going back for the the other 2 brushes (#165 and the #214) since my aunt gave me a mac gift card. gotta love those aunts lol.
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the #165 brush is AMAZING for highlighting. i cant wait to get my little MAC loving fingers on it. lol. as for the small smudger brush (#214), im not that excited about it. i noticed i would draw a line of pencil eyeliner, then use the brush and it would smudge the eyeliner ok, but take away a lot of the color. i hope i can find a good reason to use it. lol. i think ill pass on buying it for now since it will become permanent at MAC stores.
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wow, side note! specktra.net's site is SO MUCH BETTER NOW! i love the new layout. its so much easier to navigate.

all images taken from http://www.specktra.net/forum/f250/mac-brunette-blonde-redhead-jan-09-a-115199/

Jan 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR

wow, i cant believe its 2009. 2008 just flew by for me.

2008 was a crummy financial year but hey, i still am very healthy and God blesses me everyday with many amazing things so i cant complain too much.

is it just me, or is everyone finding it hard to form complete sentences this afternoon? haha i didnt even get wasted last night but im having trouble with typing out what id like to say. ahhhh stupid holidays, thank God theyre over! time to work out and get skinny again.

oooh, some one read my last post and asked if they could see my christmas cards i made. umm, yea i know i do makeup on youtube but i make hand stamped cards all the time. :) yea im a nerd. hahaha. i have a craft desk and everything. anywayssss, heres pictures of my christmas cards i made this year. hope you like them because they took me HOURS to make.

click on them to make them bigger

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