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Knock Knock… It’s 2011!

The year 2010 has come to an end and it’s that time where we reflect on another year to come. I’ve never been the one to get super dramatic about the new year and proclaim the greatness that is set to happen, but I am always grateful that I am able to see another one.

I take everything day by day, hoping that I continue to grow and learn. 2010 was one of those years where I learned a lot about myself and life.

While I thought last year would really be the year that my entertainment blog, PopCultureFix.com would “take off,” it really became the year where I focus on my passion for beauty! The growth of my YouTube channel and this (my personal) blog has been almost overwhelming but I enjoy it so much!

I’ve grown professionally in marketing and design, so I am thankful for that.

I guess when I reflect on the last year, I’m pleased that I am in a better place than I was last year and to me that all that you can really ask for.

While everyone says that they will let go this or that, negativity and haters, blah blah blah… I just look for a better 2011, because I’ll be better in 2011 from the growth I’ve experienced in the last year.

As I tweeted last night…

The new year doesn’t change anything… Only YOU can change things! Be a better you in 2011! Cheers!

Tutorial Time

Tutorial :: Glittery NYE Girls Night Out

What more appropriate for New Years Eve than glitter?! It’s the best time to go all out and be bold!

This is a metallic silver ans black smokey eye with a bold fuchsia like will make you the star of any NYE party or night out on the tone with your girls!!

Products used:

Face

  • Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Caramel
  • MUFE HD Translucent Powder

Eyes

  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • L’Oreal H.I.P. Liner in Silver Lightening
  • NYX Ultra Pearl Pigment in Silver (Tip: use MACs Fix+ to make the pigment more metallic)
  • UD e/s in Barracuda (Black Palette)
  • UD e/s in Black Dog (Black Palette)
  • Lorac e/s in Posh
  • Stila Kajal Liner in Onyx
  • Maybelline Ultra Liner in Black
  • Sephora Glitter Liner in Opal

Cheeks

  • Benefit Bella Bamba
  • NYX Matte Bronzer

Lips

  • Wet ‘n Wild Liner in Berry Red
  • MAC Lipstick in Full Fushia
  • Benefit Lipgloss in Fresh Squeezed
Tutorial Time

Tutorial :: Glittery NYE Girls Night Out

What more appropriate for New Years Eve than glitter?! It’s the best time to go all out and be bold!

This is a metallic silver ans black smokey eye with a bold fuchsia like will make you the star of any NYE party or night out on the tone with your girls!!

Products used:

Face

  • Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Caramel
  • MUFE HD Translucent Powder

Eyes

  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • L’Oreal H.I.P. Liner in Silver Lightening
  • NYX Ultra Pearl Pigment in Silver (Tip: use MACs Fix+ to make the pigment more metallic)
  • UD e/s in Barracuda (Black Palette)
  • UD e/s in Black Dog (Black Palette)
  • Lorac e/s in Posh
  • Stila Kajal Liner in Onyx
  • Maybelline Ultra Liner in Black
  • Sephora Glitter Liner in Opal

Cheeks

  • Benefit Bella Bamba
  • NYX Matte Bronzer

Lips

  • Wet ‘n Wild Liner in Berry Red
  • MAC Lipstick in Full Fushia
  • Benefit Lipgloss in Fresh Squeezed
Beauty

Favorite Fall/Winter Nail Colors!

I finally found a good way to show you guys the nail colors that I love… Since my stash is a bit out of hand, it was easier to show just Fall and Winter colors!

I picked out 18 of my favorite colors that compliment the cool weather. As you will see, I am a sucker for cream finishes, pales and deep colors.

Here’s the list of colors mentioned:

  1. Set the Nude (ULTA)
  2. Jazz (Essie)
  3. Fine Pruned (ULTA)
  4. Velvet Voyeur (Essie)
  5. Perplexed (Revlon)
  6. Hey Doll (China Glaze)
  7. Bougie (China Glaze)
  8. Foxy (China Glaze)
  9. Naughty or Nice (ULTA)
  10. Evening Seduction (China Glaze)
  11. Fire Fox (Revlon)
  12. Miss Matched (Essie)
  13. SoHo Pretty (ULTA Professional)
  14. Goin’ My Way (China Glaze)
  15. Little Brown Dress (Essie)
  16. Ingrid (China Glaze)
  17. Sew Psyched (Essie)
  18. Silver (Revlon)