Movie Review : Soul Surfer

When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.



A teenage surfer girl summons the courage to go back into the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack.


Thoughts:  This movie is about Faith, Courage and the Will to overcome the odds. The movie documents what happens to a teenage girl after she is attacked by a shark doing what she loves. It shows that through Faith , her and her family are able to overcome the obstacle of her losing her arm. It shows this young girl learning what she can do through Christ, it also shows her developing in her faith. We see this girl get back on her board and learn to do what she loves in a different way.

I think this is a movie worth seeing , we all need to learn what can be done if we have Faith, Courage and Perseverance

Philosophy Foundation Review

As promised I am about to lay my thoughts on you about the foundation I wore yesterday.

Okay so here is what the product website has to say about it:







Supernatural Superbeautiful - Good-For-Skin Makeup SPF 20

What it is:
A super-healthy, hybrid makeup with SPF 20 that delivers sheer color, moisture, and protection in one step.

What it does:

The supernatural superbeautiful is a super-healthy, hybrid makeup created for the woman who needs an easy-to-apply, get-out-the-door makeup. Philosophy's new hybrid alternative to traditional liquid makeup uses pure, natural color in a skin-loving, water-based formula that won't pollute your pores and is as good for your skin as any skincare product. The healthy, good-for-your-skin formula is infused with natural, plant-based moisturizers, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and naturally sourced SPF 20 UVA/UVB protection. The supernatural superbeautiful provides natural-looking coverage and a healthy, radiant finish that looks like great skin, not makeup.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances

Well as you all know I am looking for the perfect foundation to make me runway ready everyday... We seem to be getting closer this is what it says it is healthy makeup


Likes:

---Even though it is liquid it has a thick consistency which is a plus (because how many times ladies have you gotten foundation on your shirt?)

---The color matches skin very well it blends right in cant tell the difference ( emm not say any names but I just spotted a picture of a celebrity recently and we all could tell where the difference between her foundation)

---The finish is satin like,very smooth and silky and long lasting

---Application with brush makes the foundation go on  a lot more full coverage

---The lack of that waxy smell (I see you nodding )

--- I like that it has SPF because with the summer coming we will be doing a lot of running around


Here is my freshly washed (me and my goofy grin)

Thick and Creamy , I had my hand tilted and it didn't run down at all (amazing)

Dislikes:

---The Price - its $30.00 plus tax 

---At the end of the day I was shiny (but that could be because I didn't have powder on) must try again and update

Overall I didn't have that many dislikes about with this particular product I would recommend this to someone looking for fuller coverage...

Grade:  B

Wet N Wild Comfort Zone

So today I bring you the Wet N Wild 8 palette Comfort Zone around  $4.99 at your local retailers: Target , CVS, Walgreens.

I wanted to show you how very comparable it is to any high end product... Can you spot the difference?


The Products Used:

Eyes:

Hybrid Primer

NYX white eyeshadow base

Eyeshadow:  Wet N Wild Comfort Zone Palette in Crease the definer color on the lower right, on browbone the color from the upper left. Lid Matte Taupe color from Wet N Wild Vanity Palette.

Liner: MAC Fluid line in Dip down upper lid, MAC Teddy eyeliner pencil lower lid

Mascara: Maybelline Falsies in Black

Lips:

MAC Total Wow Lipstick

MAC cultured lipglass

Avon Rosebud  ultra luxury liner

Face:

Philosophy the supernatural super beautiful foundation in Extra Rich
Cover girl Bronzer
MAC Alpha Girl  Beauty Powder (from the Heatherette collection Circa 2008) as blush

Tomorrow I will review the new foundation......

Let's Talk Manicures

As you know I am a great believer in doing it yourself but if you can't and go to a salon. Knowledge is power. So before you go, this is what you need to know and be aware of:

1. They don't turn customers away

2. They swap and dilute bottles: (nail polish/creams/lotions) yes this happens ladies

3. Just because there is no blood, doesn't mean you haven't been cut

4. All costs are not included

5. They aren't  (always) talking about you

6. Not all disinfecting solutions are 100 percent effective (your jaws have probably dropped to the floor on this one)

Ladies,I may be harping on it cause summer is coming up but my motto is better safe than sorry.

No Shoes, No Problem

As you all know spring is here, for those of us who live in frozen tundras that means the return of tank tops, shorts and the opened toe shoe..

Well ladies before you bust out the cute wedges, let's make sure that your feet are in opened toe shoe wearing shoe condition.

First of all let's talk pedicure:  if you can't do it yourself get one, after months of socks & boots and cold weather your feet are going to need some TLC...

If you are going to be getting your pedicure done somewhere this is what you need to know:

1. Bring Your Own Instruments

This will help decrease the risk of catching viruses, bacteria and fungus. Things to bring include: nail nipper, cuticle nipper, cuticle pusher and curette cleaner.

2. Ask About Instrument Cleaning

Does the salon sterilize their instruments or do they just disinfect? Sterilization of instruments by autoclaving is the better choice

3. Ask What Type of Foot Bath is Used

Usually the whirlpool foot bath is either piped or pipe-free. It is thought that pipe-free is better because piped whirlpool foot baths have been found to contain bacteria in their pipes, jets and water filtration systems. The pipe-free whirlpool foot baths can easily be removed for cleaning. If the foot bath uses a liner, make sure that a new liner is being used each time.

4. Ask If Disposable Items Are Used Only Once

Items such as nail files, foot files, buffers and toe separators should be used only once. You may want to consider bringing your own disposable items with you.

5. Make Sure Technician's Hands Are Clean

The nail technician should wash their hands in between clients. If they do not wash their hands, request that they do or that they wear gloves. Be cautious of a technician with fake (artificial) fingernails. It is hard to clean the area between the fake fingernail and the real fingernail.

6. Ask If the Salon and Technician Are Licensed

The salon and technician should both be licensed by their state governing board. Usually the board of cosmetology. The licenses should be clearly displayed at the salon.

7. Don't Shave Legs 24 Hours Before Appointment

Nicks and cuts from shaving create small openings in the skin where bacteria can enter. If you have any open sores, wait until they heal before getting a pedicure.

8. Tell Technician Your Medical Conditions and Medications

Certain medical conditions and medications can increase the risk of infection. Examples include: diabetes, lymphedema, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), neuropathy, HIV and autoimmune diseases like lupus. Examples of medications include: chemotherapy agents and blood thinners such as coumadin.

9. Check If the Salon is Clean

The salon itself should be clean and well kept. This is usually a good indicator of how well they take care of their instruments and other salon equipment.

10. You Should Have No Pain

Getting a pedicure at the salon should not be a painful experience. Just like any business, there are good salons and not so good salons. Find a pedicure salon that follows strict sterilization procedures and find a technician who does not cause pain or bleeding.

French Fries Sunrise

This morning as I was quick running out the door I had all of five minutes , so I grabbed the first palette I could find...

Eyes:

Hybrid Primer

NYX French Fries Jumbo Pencil

Lid: MAC Bronze e/s

Crease: MAC Coppering e/s

Brow Bone :  MAC Jest e/s

Mascara : Maybelline Falsie Black


Face :

Foundation : MAC Mineralize Satin Finish in NW 45


Lips : 

 Avon Healthy Makeup Lip Cream Berry Pretty


Here's the magic:

Just Call Me Gaga

So as you probably know by now Lady Gaga did a second Viva Glam Lipstick for Mac, her makeup was adorable not crazy at all and I wanted to recreate it for myself. ( hey if she can do it, I can do it to)

So here's Gaga :




Cute huh? when shes not doing all that crazy stuff shes a pretty girl ( but I am not judging)

Anyhoo here's my version of it:

Eyes:

Primer: FYeye Hybrid , NYX eyeshadow Base (white)

Lid: MAC Gleam

Inner V : NYX e/s white

Crease: MAC Mystery

Browbone :  MAC Nylon

Mascara : Maybelline Falsie Black

Liner : Upper Lid : MAC Fluidline Blacktrack
           Lower Lid: Wet N Wild Color Icon pencil in Black

Face :

Foundation : MAC Mineralize Satin Finish in NW 45 ( PS I am almost out of this, I have never actually used foundation from MAC to the bitter end)
 

Blush: MAC Desert Rose

Lips:

Lipstick : MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2

Lipglass: MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2

Lipliner: MAC Hodgepodge lip pencil