My Makeup Blog: 2010 in Number

Hi everybody,<br /><br />It seems like yesterday that I wrote <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-makeup-blog-year-in-numbers.html">the last post of 2009</a>. Now, I am sitting here contemplating on what to write for the last post of 2010. This year has been a good year so far and I'm getting emotional to see 2010 coming to an end. It has marked a significant change in my life as well as in my blog. For the first time ever, I had an opportunity to do what I wanted and guess what? I actually put myself together and did it.<br /><br />And now, the year in numbers:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_XXKOGDnmvpUg9OWmu4eQkSX-lW6r6mRyedMzdNU8TPE-7DqwjkX3OMD62nkaMioz6mtu_HYOdS1zsQv0V3qz7Tl3mufX8-UTK21AK5T2aWyp9N6m7IQVj0pcrsw75wQqFRsyqPnte1h/s1600/MMB2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_XXKOGDnmvpUg9OWmu4eQkSX-lW6r6mRyedMzdNU8TPE-7DqwjkX3OMD62nkaMioz6mtu_HYOdS1zsQv0V3qz7Tl3mufX8-UTK21AK5T2aWyp9N6m7IQVj0pcrsw75wQqFRsyqPnte1h/s1600/MMB2010.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posts per month in 2009 and 2010</td></tr></tbody></table>Compared to 2009, I actually wrote 15 less blog entries. The explanation is simple: the GILTY Pleasures Blog Tour disintegrated. Therefore, I no longer have a weekend post. While I do love my 5 post a week schedule, a lot of you guys want something on this blog during the weekend. Therefore, I need to come up with something to fill in the void during the weekend. Let's wait and see what I have in mind for the weekends in 2011, ok?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCvb2LBwep2xozajcLVSssqK1k-78_vwNk7heYRsFPpbXLeMbI5wDwpeeUoreJPpQYIbAxc5KYyKGklmIm2-7Nu51XDMDllFFfrRTQfRWi-2VqmhtmwRDn52IZbzRPlDv0TEyjBWCpZuN/s1600/MMB2010chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCvb2LBwep2xozajcLVSssqK1k-78_vwNk7heYRsFPpbXLeMbI5wDwpeeUoreJPpQYIbAxc5KYyKGklmIm2-7Nu51XDMDllFFfrRTQfRWi-2VqmhtmwRDn52IZbzRPlDv0TEyjBWCpZuN/s400/MMB2010chart.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Column chart to compare posts per month between 2009 (red) and 2010 (blue.)</td></tr></tbody></table>I can't recall what happened to me during July but I didn't post that much. Was I sick? I think I was. However, this year I have been more productive during the winter months (January, February, October, November, and December.) This is a really strange behavior. I thought I was more active during the summer months. Well, the data just proved me wrong!<br /><br />Last but not least, here are the things I learned during 2010:<br /><br /><b>1. I can write <i>a lot!</i></b><br /><br />50,000 words in November and many other words during other months. While I don't keep track of my word count, I guess it's around 200,000 words or more. One word at a time does add up in the long run.<br /><br /><b>2. Belly is not just good looking. He is also a smart kitty</b><br /><br />I am not going to elaborate on this point, it would make me sound like a Crazy Cat Lady. You already saw what he did this year. Belly is a really smart cat. Also, is emotional IQ is off the chart. He can sense when I am sad and comfort me.<br /><br /><b>3. I can haz friends offline, too!</b><br /><br />When I was in grad school, I had a lot of colleagues but not many friends. This year, the close friends I had left me one by one, because of job or school opportunities. One of them got terminal cancer and passed away in April. I mourn her every single day. Thankfully, God doesn't give me something I can't handle. I found a group of writing friends and now, I have a social life that could make my 2008 self jealous. I guess that is one of my biggest achievement in 2010.<br /><br />To rehash, 2010 has been an awesome year and I am very sad to see it go away. I would like to have this opportunity to thank all of you who have been there for me during this year. Also, I want to thank the many publicists and companies that furnished me with their products. Without all of you, my life and blog could have been a lot more boring. So, thank you so much!<br /><br />Let's take one last look at 2010 and have a big smile on our faces to welcome 2011.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

My Makeup Blog: 2010 in Number

Hi everybody, It seems like yesterday that I wrote the last post of 2009 . Now, I am sitting here contemplating on what to write for the las...

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Best of 2010: Belly at Large

Ciao, humans!<br /><br />Belly's here for the last post of the year. Wow, I've been a fixture of this blog for a while. Without my presence, My Makeup Blog could have disappeared into oblivion. I know, I am gorgeous. You may worship me from afar. Oops, the mamarazzi just yelled "Belly!" in a very stern voice. But still, you may worship me from afar, humans!<br /><br />Since la mamarazzi has been doing her "Best of 2010" series, I decided to contribute my top 5 posts during this year. This is my gift to you so please enjoy it. Otherwise, check out my claws.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Belly at Large: Best of 2010</span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/belly-at-large-change-your-lash-curler.html">1. Change Your Lash Curler Pads</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNneBuGnhRj4h5mjjyQWA61uBfczCw0Ve5ABkNAH9zmyE7hbbkIuLSX39W-jxPCyajsh0Q9WLClqoB3r2lEmXANBwItll4-05JwBwas2bXj894kTIzlK-bXQfbWRJrcIK_oSeAx_djANA/s1600/IMG_4067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNneBuGnhRj4h5mjjyQWA61uBfczCw0Ve5ABkNAH9zmyE7hbbkIuLSX39W-jxPCyajsh0Q9WLClqoB3r2lEmXANBwItll4-05JwBwas2bXj894kTIzlK-bXQfbWRJrcIK_oSeAx_djANA/s320/IMG_4067.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>My first post ever! The audience just loved it. I couldn't get enough so I came back for more. Meow, la mamarazzi is good!<br /><br />"When you know to dump your lash curler pads:<br />1. It splits right at the middle (like the one in the picture)<br />2. It feels like leather<br />3. It does not curl your lashes no more<br />4. You don't remember when you bought the curler and what color the pad originally looked like."<br /><br />Read more on my first post <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/belly-at-large-change-your-lash-curler.html">here</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/belly-at-large-be-poser.html">2. Be a Poser</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Y3_r8e4vsQdcxTT2FKhUskujIo1YYivt9mncfBZT6E3C1CQQ6bqhUtiqp-sCNKhssJxl9I6_94ugjy6jqdbVwuqkbAVHc0-Zbu_dZnQS56i0a3ADLrglG4kE4mDYfClpyNlNXD-FsDs/s1600/IMG_2270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Y3_r8e4vsQdcxTT2FKhUskujIo1YYivt9mncfBZT6E3C1CQQ6bqhUtiqp-sCNKhssJxl9I6_94ugjy6jqdbVwuqkbAVHc0-Zbu_dZnQS56i0a3ADLrglG4kE4mDYfClpyNlNXD-FsDs/s320/IMG_2270.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Forget Tyra! Belly is going to teach you how to pose like a pro. In this post, you are going to learn how to do "The Demure", "The Majestic", "The Attentive", "The Swimsuit Model", and that famous "The Stank Eyes."<br /><br />Take notes, humans and felines. This post is epic and on top of that, it is free!<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/belly-at-large-be-poser.html">Click here</a> and learn how to pose like a pro!<br /><br />Three more Belly-licious posts ahead. Jump if you dare!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/belly-at-large-brushies-brushies.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. Brushies Brushies</span></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLgVPoNKoBNy106ZpSUwko4gHfMbibXhFskQF8S73nVJLdE88kfUdpTC2IjXR7yyE8NBxSy4n8ye6x472SVuDavcknhakNrBTaOdKLjGmeeT4V2zVWsSLrSiRnyaPgya32cgfCy3kFPE/s1600/IMG_0264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLgVPoNKoBNy106ZpSUwko4gHfMbibXhFskQF8S73nVJLdE88kfUdpTC2IjXR7yyE8NBxSy4n8ye6x472SVuDavcknhakNrBTaOdKLjGmeeT4V2zVWsSLrSiRnyaPgya32cgfCy3kFPE/s320/IMG_0264.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Had to send this post to la mamarazzi via email since she was out of town. First time writing a review ever and the ladies loved it!<br /><br />"While Dao is busy crunching numbers and jumping with her laptop, I get to use her other laptop as well as raid her stash. HaHA, take that for givin' me chicken flavor cat food. I am a salmon and tuna feline, yo!<br /><br />Guess what, Dao? I got access to your brush stash, meow meow meow meow meow *big grin* And I also found out you got a request from Tweeter on brush comparison. I either gnaw your dearly beloved brushes into pieces or do a review for you. I could have gone feline crazy but instead, I chose to ride the high horse. Imagine me, a cat, riding a high horse. Ha!"<br /><br />Read more of my most favorite review <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/belly-at-large-brushies-brushies.html">here</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/belly-at-large-debut-video.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. The Debut Video</span></a><br /><br />I'm a video debutant! <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/belly-at-large-debut-video.html">Click here</a> to watch it!<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/belly-at-large-black-and-white-and.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5. Black and White and Gorgeous</span></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawh9JDfn9s3YC_7mmdqfEZ5nzdX9eC1Z8PDjOpRBBX4TYJlFM0EcAmRU29GQQevHhz1GUFZZaX16C5FVQXdfXfLtjw6DgZcCY7X8kqoRlBQPy4yH2z_OdxMy5RIh6yRjU-hXh95cFoxc/s1600/Belly+portrait+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawh9JDfn9s3YC_7mmdqfEZ5nzdX9eC1Z8PDjOpRBBX4TYJlFM0EcAmRU29GQQevHhz1GUFZZaX16C5FVQXdfXfLtjw6DgZcCY7X8kqoRlBQPy4yH2z_OdxMy5RIh6yRjU-hXh95cFoxc/s320/Belly+portrait+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Yup! I dared to compare myself to First Lady O but her fashion style is impeccable! I love that woman. Well, she's number two on my list, after la mamarazzi, of course. She also ties with Oprah, aka the original Lady O, btw.<br /><br />Also, the photo on the right is not related to the post but since I looked too gorgeous in it, I could not help but post it up here for you to worship me again :)<br /><br />More about my first fashion post <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/belly-at-large-black-and-white-and.html">here</a>. Click if you dare to wear black and white!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWcXh3CAy6kJ0Fq_AOptooARG1CrGAN39faORVt6o_2bvuatPD73ZJDikLNH_l_wIX9QP_NLIuS96FOQger-df3hdEwNTDfwqAPrbOADiLcvXq6Czqv1pWhbbJGlZrYRgzx6hsAS6fyKm/s1600/IMG_3292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWcXh3CAy6kJ0Fq_AOptooARG1CrGAN39faORVt6o_2bvuatPD73ZJDikLNH_l_wIX9QP_NLIuS96FOQger-df3hdEwNTDfwqAPrbOADiLcvXq6Czqv1pWhbbJGlZrYRgzx6hsAS6fyKm/s640/IMG_3292.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me doing the Blue Steel again!</td></tr></tbody></table>That's all for now. 2010 has been a good year. It's good to be an editor/top cat model again. If you want more of me to worship and etc., <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Belly%20at%20Large">click here</a>. Yup, that's all of the "Belly at Large" series.<br /><br />Love, peace, and tuna fish,<br />Mr. Belly<br /><br />P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Best of 2010: Belly at Large

Ciao, humans! Belly's here for the last post of the year. Wow, I've been a fixture of this blog for a while. Without my presence, My...

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Best of 2010: FOTDs

Hi everybody,<br /><br />To continue our "Best of" series, today's post is all about the faces of the days (FOTDs.) This year, I've been more diligent in creating makeup looks. However, I find myself veering more toward neutral looks as I get older. These looks are fool-proof and classy. Once in a while, I crave for colors and do some bright looks. The looks in this post are the ones I am very proud of. I hope you will enjoy a recap of my favorite FOTDs as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My Makeup Blog's Top Faces of the Days</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/fun-with-black-and-red-fotd.html">Fun with Black and Red FOTD</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rFgxAad_wQBOyOtsouQRYgM69D_GDyUy-45_QrF8eEp0bsdeDtJy2Q8UpUpsMxvru1La3qe1dY97Iav6nqKMU6Q3LuKtQYHi6ojdkBDCJXE8UGg5W6km3dupFm0n62K1reVSttkY2qU/s1600/IMG_0405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rFgxAad_wQBOyOtsouQRYgM69D_GDyUy-45_QrF8eEp0bsdeDtJy2Q8UpUpsMxvru1La3qe1dY97Iav6nqKMU6Q3LuKtQYHi6ojdkBDCJXE8UGg5W6km3dupFm0n62K1reVSttkY2qU/s640/IMG_0405.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess what? I did the sultry!<br />I took a page out of Angelina Jolie's look book and had a blast with it. By far, this is my most favorite smokey eyes with red lips look. Read more about it <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/fun-with-black-and-red-fotd.html">here</a> :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/clares-fotd-time-travelers-wife-look.html">2. "The Time Traveler's Wife" Look</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirm8s6G7BE8PloMdtyH87ARXkUAUzbugxl-K897EV6PD6trio0Tt8TfQVEwUUtEfwlQdY4WfOw_DMkJU-AGKRflnlMVBpPs9hbzs-0nFIYXZb6xVD6YePL2TWke7lfwJ4EBkKjga1YWdQ/s1600/IMG_1981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirm8s6G7BE8PloMdtyH87ARXkUAUzbugxl-K897EV6PD6trio0Tt8TfQVEwUUtEfwlQdY4WfOw_DMkJU-AGKRflnlMVBpPs9hbzs-0nFIYXZb6xVD6YePL2TWke7lfwJ4EBkKjga1YWdQ/s640/IMG_1981.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It took me a couple of attempts to nail this look down but so far, "The Time Traveler's Wife" look is one of my favorite neutral makeup looks I've done this year. Also, if you haven't gotten MAC Amber Lights in your stash, I urge you to get it. That color is awesome!<br />More about this look <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/clares-fotd-time-travelers-wife-look.html">here</a> :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Three more looks after the jump. So jump!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/cut-crease-drama-rama-fotd.html">3. Cut the Crease Drama-a-Rama FOTD</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErt0Q70JCIHR4RYfLiEQeVh8uEzLyit_X_K7G0eYaMTbvn0ky7iErjukol6yunZqTF4ZUb3m0YyZ4PjTT3G0HKS0kSBXqwfNbWRsCLsI7E6vCM4yx92PBHniZen4Q1x6ON6JtRnqK3hU/s1600/IMG_2155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErt0Q70JCIHR4RYfLiEQeVh8uEzLyit_X_K7G0eYaMTbvn0ky7iErjukol6yunZqTF4ZUb3m0YyZ4PjTT3G0HKS0kSBXqwfNbWRsCLsI7E6vCM4yx92PBHniZen4Q1x6ON6JtRnqK3hU/s640/IMG_2155.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am particularly proud of this look because it signifies a landmark in my makeup prowess. For years, I tried to do a cut a crease look and failed. Then, finally, it dawned on me that I can do it but I have to cut it a bit lower since I'm monolid and all. This look works out beautifully and I also got a chance to use my MAC eye brushes trifecta (217, 219, and 266.)<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/cut-crease-drama-rama-fotd.html">Click here</a> to read more!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/laziest-way-to-do-smokey-eyes-tutorial.html">4. The Laziest Way to do Smokey Eyes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphzb_bM9rpXrR4dIa-Y3llGMZAxTPjWcosNIBekOKXPdxYAaBVLblFU5LyvXtBbAdN4v6IcEcLXTWE_KC-4sDYxkeB3T-7VU9ZXQPrQfQ8OX8fqHl51RqREfeEkbQJ8MdcWGFO5sAvN8j/s1600/IMG_2694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphzb_bM9rpXrR4dIa-Y3llGMZAxTPjWcosNIBekOKXPdxYAaBVLblFU5LyvXtBbAdN4v6IcEcLXTWE_KC-4sDYxkeB3T-7VU9ZXQPrQfQ8OX8fqHl51RqREfeEkbQJ8MdcWGFO5sAvN8j/s640/IMG_2694.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't know why this look is at number 4. It should be number 1. Nobody can do a lazier smokey eyes look than this! If you do, please let me know :)<br />Also, did you notice anything different? Yup, this was after I cut 12 inches of my hair off my head, y'all.<br />More about this look <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/laziest-way-to-do-smokey-eyes-tutorial.html">here</a>. It will save you a lot of time!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/moonlight-seduction-fotd.html">5. Moonlight Seduction FOTD</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C-1kTGFBdUpEce7L9m2dDj66YEL-Jr9_6_w-n77RtKAw_Z-ah-vkeuy0l2485HpR0_nDJKptmg6P-4-SnvMic_Gztvm0whO42lyEs5fNhjLG-lu1iVqCgEnhpOeG9o6RcEAyDEmPACs/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C-1kTGFBdUpEce7L9m2dDj66YEL-Jr9_6_w-n77RtKAw_Z-ah-vkeuy0l2485HpR0_nDJKptmg6P-4-SnvMic_Gztvm0whO42lyEs5fNhjLG-lu1iVqCgEnhpOeG9o6RcEAyDEmPACs/s640/IMG_2081.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a look originated from a Michelle Phan's YouTube video. I particularly enjoyed the blending process. Also, I wonder why I didn't do so many purple looks before.<br />More details <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/moonlight-seduction-fotd.html">here</a>. I used a whole lot of brushes just to create this one look.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Since y'all are good boys and girls, we have a bonus look:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/rockstar-fotd-with-urban-decay-book-of.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Rockstar FOTD!</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajneVYQZCIbJKmcZ0ybxZteIKuEEE1qgcFVLOcZPP0kXtBxLAm6sdE-hkAVGZ9Y7UEbMqy6W9_2PGIFHCOGXbniisD8ssiSiRMwYb6FDv_jzzy3CFDKxPg4K7D5asyBznVtkh7Oazgzrj/s1600/IMG_3788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajneVYQZCIbJKmcZ0ybxZteIKuEEE1qgcFVLOcZPP0kXtBxLAm6sdE-hkAVGZ9Y7UEbMqy6W9_2PGIFHCOGXbniisD8ssiSiRMwYb6FDv_jzzy3CFDKxPg4K7D5asyBznVtkh7Oazgzrj/s640/IMG_3788.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can call this cheating since I posted this look last week but I just started using Urban Decay Book of Shadows vol. 3! The eye shadows glide like a dream and I had fun mixing neutrals with dark purple.<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/rockstar-fotd-with-urban-decay-book-of.html">Click here</a> for more details. My friend Sooji happens to like this look :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">That's all for now. I hope you like the looks I chose as well as the ones I've done throughout the year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Best of 2010: FOTDs

Hi everybody, To continue our "Best of" series, today's post is all about the faces of the days (FOTDs.) This year, I've b...

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Best of 2010: Makeup and Skincare Products

Hi everybody,<br /><br />2010 is coming to its end and I guess it's a good idea to start writing the "Best of" list. This year, My Makeup Blog has come to full bloom when it comes to reviewing makeup and skincare products. Unlike last year when I had a list of all things and everything, I decided to break down into different categories for the "Best of" list. In today's list, I am going to show case the top makeup and skincare products that I truly enjoy in 2010.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My Makeup Blog's Best of Makeup</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvHL8hyphenhyphenmVZjxCYFXNNsqHPRAJp_THdQtdD-S-qxpGPFwcEN5w9Y5c3VhFkEEVDf0PXb_rzrNsQ-uX4k0_MkD-P5199e6PHZNha8vvg66ojuhPN2Ocy6xgZ8Isf68vm54GSK5BzHQeik4/s1600/IMG_3943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvHL8hyphenhyphenmVZjxCYFXNNsqHPRAJp_THdQtdD-S-qxpGPFwcEN5w9Y5c3VhFkEEVDf0PXb_rzrNsQ-uX4k0_MkD-P5199e6PHZNha8vvg66ojuhPN2Ocy6xgZ8Isf68vm54GSK5BzHQeik4/s320/IMG_3943.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. ArtDeco Eyeshadow Base</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"For those who wonder why I like this product so much, here is an answer: it does everything MAC paint pots and UDPP are supposed to do while making the colors pop more. I did an experiment with MAC Painterly paint pot and Art Deco eyeshadow base since Painterly has very similar texture to Art Deco: after applying each base to each eye, I use the same amount of eyeshadow and same application technique on my eyes. The result: the side that had AD as a base looked a lot more vibrant."<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/art-deco-eyeshadow-base-trumps-all.html">Click to read more!</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7b3Q7MfZjOfJDPje5HHIsYaMrD11jB-CJzGkiYQdaguim2bUrB65RJukfH03FuqLoPGhgbSJG-wJEwp_i_32AORHhfIkBCqB5AvAYvy0U85m1CzNpSMVNBKbXRaoyjvkd13J66-7nGso/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7b3Q7MfZjOfJDPje5HHIsYaMrD11jB-CJzGkiYQdaguim2bUrB65RJukfH03FuqLoPGhgbSJG-wJEwp_i_32AORHhfIkBCqB5AvAYvy0U85m1CzNpSMVNBKbXRaoyjvkd13J66-7nGso/s320/IMG_3862.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. NYX Champagne and Caviar Palette:</span><br /><br />" For those who are seeking for a neutral palette that can do many things, Champagne and Caviar is perfect for you. The size of this palette is probably about the size of your check book and you can stash it in your bag with ease. I think Champagne and Caviar palette is fool-proof since whatever way you do your eye makeup, you can't do wrong with neutrals."<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/nyx-champagne-and-caviar-palette-more.html">Click to read more!</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. NYC Blushable Creme Sticks:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBQ16i2BBYB8qIu-Azj2p6rHBne6FRUNZLOvRquTr9E4bVv0yid1KCNcTgdfKNdv3NGN8JU1EtlZDURahBlKCiZNbCzS9v17j9Td82qRDdVuR4O2dU1sdfDgk0LTU5l6Ju0OjX96Hkv0/s1600/IMG_2118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBQ16i2BBYB8qIu-Azj2p6rHBne6FRUNZLOvRquTr9E4bVv0yid1KCNcTgdfKNdv3NGN8JU1EtlZDURahBlKCiZNbCzS9v17j9Td82qRDdVuR4O2dU1sdfDgk0LTU5l6Ju0OjX96Hkv0/s320/IMG_2118.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />"I'm fascinated with these guys: they are so pigmented, blendable, and super compact. They reminded me of the old Max Factor foundation sticks but with better design and without the weird smell. Also, I just love the fact that the colors of the tubes are the actual colors of the blushes. No guess work requires."<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/nyc-blushable-creme-sticks-are-so.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">4. E.L.F Professional Brush:</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUxJ_dug6HLw8dPxqzy6LOC7uXqJ50DECeEKg6yTHhhXKLlCHeQDLroUgb5Dr52DdfYsjXouP8xVqItoDLsQRn-ppieAGdxoLnDLD1RTgwQqxuKDEGg5Im0N0Tj6c0RmbwDBdbdRxN92U/s1600/IMG_2761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUxJ_dug6HLw8dPxqzy6LOC7uXqJ50DECeEKg6yTHhhXKLlCHeQDLroUgb5Dr52DdfYsjXouP8xVqItoDLsQRn-ppieAGdxoLnDLD1RTgwQqxuKDEGg5Im0N0Tj6c0RmbwDBdbdRxN92U/s320/IMG_2761.JPG" width="320" /></a>"I am not exaggerating when I said this is a one-dollar wonder. For those who've followed my blog, you know I love cheap products that work. Why? Because if they don't, they are just junk. And who wants junks, right? Well, as far as a basic eyeshadow brush can go, this one is pretty good. After acquiring my first ELF eyeshadow brush (the white one) from Dollar General, I put my coveted MAC 239 to a "rainy day" brush roll. The ELF eyeshadow brush has been my stand-in basic brush ever since."<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/elf-professional-eye-shadow-brush-one.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5. Urban Decay Book of Shadows 3:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxl4B2oVyF48nPszc_H3HkNR8dD03p37eKu8VuBFOI0TsPp5dVPsaLC3nCgOrdUqPR5L5a2wHbwr3d3g-t0n9vl8gR760ygy_z2loFwQwLjRhyUQJxLM_T9_Ep2PWbJPerQvYvXuiC3jW/s1600/IMG_3689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxl4B2oVyF48nPszc_H3HkNR8dD03p37eKu8VuBFOI0TsPp5dVPsaLC3nCgOrdUqPR5L5a2wHbwr3d3g-t0n9vl8gR760ygy_z2loFwQwLjRhyUQJxLM_T9_Ep2PWbJPerQvYvXuiC3jW/s320/IMG_3689.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>"I'm on team Urban Decay now. The eye shadows are incredibly pigmented. I only used a tiny bit on my eyes and they blend really well. The only downside of this palette is the lack of highlighting colors. I thought I could use Midnight Cowboy Rise Again but it is very glittery. Also, Uzi and Maui Wowie have the same texture. This palette has a nice balance of neutrals and fun colors. Rockstar, Bodello, and Psychedelic Sister are surprisingly wearable, considering that I don't wear purples that well."<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-heart-urban-decay-book-of-shadows-vol.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><br />Want to read my top picks in skincare? Jump!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My Makeup Blog's Best of Skincare</span></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. Z Mei Skincare System</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxPpM6ZG1MqXdLLCcXZMzph8D6b4MRnTyeB81kXFDCrltr9t5q1AUlW7uqLNpETu6JiRfhMV6MLuGnQvmhT71KjE1TW38hudVvizXnANGTNUrvYz5yncgnYPt1iFGum7WrB815ZdLFRw/s1600/Img_4570+Z+Mei+facial+products++no+packaging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxPpM6ZG1MqXdLLCcXZMzph8D6b4MRnTyeB81kXFDCrltr9t5q1AUlW7uqLNpETu6JiRfhMV6MLuGnQvmhT71KjE1TW38hudVvizXnANGTNUrvYz5yncgnYPt1iFGum7WrB815ZdLFRw/s320/Img_4570+Z+Mei+facial+products++no+packaging.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"After a month of constant using, I have to say it was worth for me to take a risk on Z Mei. The first week, I had some break outs in weird places: I got 2 big pimples, one on the left, the other on the right cheek. They looked like mirror images of each other. I almost gave up using it but I already promised a 3-week commitment so I pushed forward. Week 2, my skin started clearing up, which means the funky zits of week one were the signs of my skin's purging. Week 3 and beyond: my skin is clear. Now, I don't even have a zit. Even if I do, it is small and painless."<br /><br />Click here to read <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/z-mei-skincare-system-cleanser-toner.html">part 1</a> of the review, and here for <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/z-mei-skincare-system-moisturizers.html">part 2</a>!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. Marie Louise Moistraiser alpha-VC Moisturizing Toner:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJC3L_LekSyjynQsu-97i_EhN50_oESH4uHcdVhVIjrZNnWYSjolyigJ8uUgjvflUVXaZxW356qEsH53h00wY_SIbftmMjmGuBOf1EWooESPyI0Qd4CARTuq9uuDgB7HEC5atYyeev_w/s1600/IMG_2366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJC3L_LekSyjynQsu-97i_EhN50_oESH4uHcdVhVIjrZNnWYSjolyigJ8uUgjvflUVXaZxW356qEsH53h00wY_SIbftmMjmGuBOf1EWooESPyI0Qd4CARTuq9uuDgB7HEC5atYyeev_w/s320/IMG_2366.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>"Marie Louise Moistraiser alpha-VC is not the little girl's version of a toner. It is for grown-ups with moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid (in the form of sodium acetylated hyaluronate.) It also contains squalane, which is also a moisturizer. On top of that, it contains alpha arbutin and vitamin C to brighten your skin. The cherry on the cake is the lack of parabens as preservatives.<br /><br />This toner does not feel like a toner at all. It feels more like a serum in those My Beauty Diary masks that I love so much. The fluid does not smell like anything but a faint smell of chemical that reminds me of water in a plastic bottle put inside a hot car. It has almost a gel-like texture that's between a serum and a gel. It dries fast and does not feel greasy. However, as glycerin is one of the top-5 ingredients, this serum has the ability to pull water from the air to keep your face moist."<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/marie-louise-moistraiser-alpha-vc.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. I Provenzali Shea Butter Lip Balm</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-1wVQlf7nI0F9MMrHmZO_1Z2LIAsPH3smQIyzBY-6nucy3u6pvQ3C3Hw5H6jNuSIMeEylvt_L-NQMByxXklySArxLGBC2dZ2GDtsjU-F5Abj7lBWXFQd3oN2bnnZ0A6SDwCF8YLwVtQ/s1600/IMG_1354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-1wVQlf7nI0F9MMrHmZO_1Z2LIAsPH3smQIyzBY-6nucy3u6pvQ3C3Hw5H6jNuSIMeEylvt_L-NQMByxXklySArxLGBC2dZ2GDtsjU-F5Abj7lBWXFQd3oN2bnnZ0A6SDwCF8YLwVtQ/s320/IMG_1354.JPG" width="320" /></a>"I love it! I can't sleep without it as this is a proven product to keep my lips moist all night. It does not rub off or melt away when I sleep but clings on to dear life until the next morning. Since the skin on my body has been drier this year, I Provenzali shea butter stick lip balm is a must. I misplaced it for a couple of weeks and I almost cried in HD. That is how important this lip balm is to me."<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-provenzali-shea-butter-lip-balm.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPBeyYpZMCQpc_QRrWqWoomw1kIvHU2QKSFwgzRyo-8lT0BGl6nbuq6APnGxODEhs38pZ-nHPweSle4MdK634oYwsUKiiSlqi1v-JZ4dtHI_7ZDhYh0QylhC0L9dLyZTIiMq6Qo1wgzCu/s1600/IMG_3676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPBeyYpZMCQpc_QRrWqWoomw1kIvHU2QKSFwgzRyo-8lT0BGl6nbuq6APnGxODEhs38pZ-nHPweSle4MdK634oYwsUKiiSlqi1v-JZ4dtHI_7ZDhYh0QylhC0L9dLyZTIiMq6Qo1wgzCu/s320/IMG_3676.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>"The chemical exfoliants in this products are glycolic acid and lactobionic acid. Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha-hydroxyacid) and lactobionic acid is a PHA (poly hydroxyacid.) Since the PHA has smaller molecular sizes, the exfoliation action gets deeper into the sub-layers of the stratum corneum, the top layer of your skin.With 18% glycolic acid, this product is not for novice users of the alpha-hydroxyacid cleansers. I hesitated at first since my skin tend to be sensitive when it gets colder. However, I did not experience any break outs since I started using it. About a week after I started using it, my skin had this nice rosy glow. Sadly, I was in the middle of battling to 50,000 words and my skincare routine was less than perfect. As a result, my skin reverted to its earlier state but with less pimples. Once NaNoWriMo was over, I used the Foaming Glycolic Wash again and my skin has never looked better."<br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/wash-and-exfoliate-with-neostrata.html">Click to read more!</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5. Batiste Dry Shampoo:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTzq_t_xzM3fBe6v8ZYo7L1gMnJIJMCKCXXY70K_klWQAG_DIeA4cl10NaaIIflaqE6Y-DUFjG86HD9fWoLNuoPhIn8dVJXfKvT-kis4oABOCHrdIC3Ry9JRyWZhGTpRFM2TiIeuLYkdn/s1600/IMG_3059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTzq_t_xzM3fBe6v8ZYo7L1gMnJIJMCKCXXY70K_klWQAG_DIeA4cl10NaaIIflaqE6Y-DUFjG86HD9fWoLNuoPhIn8dVJXfKvT-kis4oABOCHrdIC3Ry9JRyWZhGTpRFM2TiIeuLYkdn/s320/IMG_3059.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>"Not only the original Batiste does not smell bad, it works like a charm. After shaking the can, I spray it all over my head. A fine mist of corn starch and alcohol is propelled from the can by butane and isobutane. Then, I rub the corn starch to my hair, leave it for a couple of minutes, and brush it off using a natural boar bristle brush. The hair looks somewhat dull but it feels and smells clean. I notice a tiny bit of volume on my hair."<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/batiste-magical-dry-shampoo.html">Click to read more!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Bonus round: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">China Glaze "For Audrey" nail polish</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4g_Lu0Q46PFEdHSrXK4e7vARzi3TyUOUPi9id7vpvcNnoxCKd39l79XV2ioOMfPTq5s1j6aayw98kS0Oj_MRy9NTJZANbdOiPc_gJ32PfPK1hbZccuVNzPdhHnxIDJnROsuOWKBx1Z_s/s1600/IMG_3082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4g_Lu0Q46PFEdHSrXK4e7vARzi3TyUOUPi9id7vpvcNnoxCKd39l79XV2ioOMfPTq5s1j6aayw98kS0Oj_MRy9NTJZANbdOiPc_gJ32PfPK1hbZccuVNzPdhHnxIDJnROsuOWKBx1Z_s/s320/IMG_3082.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />This nail polish is too good to pass. Although it pains me not to do a "Best of" for nail polishes, I have to include For Audrey somewhere and here it is.<br /><br />"The light turquoise of For Audrey is the closest resemblance of Tiffany's signature blue color on their jewelry boxes. Of course, it cannot be the same color as Tiffany's holds the rights to their blue."<br /><br /><a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/for-audrey-by-china-glaze-gets-me.html">Click here to read more!</a><br /><br /><br />There you have it, My Makeup Blog's Best of Makeup and Skincare list. I feel like one of those Zagat people rating restaurants. These are just a few products I enjoy during 2010. If I could, this list would probably be a lot longer. However, I am quite exhausted so let's stop here. Stay tuned for tomorrow's post where I am going to show you my favorite FOTDs I've done this year.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

Best of 2010: Makeup and Skincare Products

Hi everybody, 2010 is coming to its end and I guess it's a good idea to start writing the "Best of" list. This year, My Makeup...

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The Monday After Christmas

Hi everybody,<br /><br />Since Thanksgiving, Belly has worked his appetite up for Christmas. The only way to make him do anything is to promise him roasted turkey on Christmas day (<a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/belly-at-large-cat-who-wants-christmas.html">proof here</a>.) I am not kidding: on Christmas day, Belly stood smack in the middle of the living room and meowed loudly asking for turkey. He waited while I cooked the turkey breast, got impatient, and left. I could see steams of hot air streaming out of his perky ears.<br /><br />Anyways, the Christmas spread was smaller than the Thanksgiving one simply because the cashier at Wal-mart forgot to give me a bag of stuff. I didn't have the green bell pepper for the trinity of my dressing. The Trinity, by the way, is a mix of onion, celery, and green bell pepper people in the South use in their cooking. Also, I didn't have my bag of corn and God knows I love my corn! Despite the bummers, the food came out pretty good. We ate, watched movies, and ate some more.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTuNmLtRwohwcB0m_IA5kt65-UTDqIyLpmO4pvJ4pd4QIivWKk3vwEgAV2e05uJUHQV-jEd4PI9qxB2jTxQntzbaW5ifNuGD9kiosaPY63i9-2ImhrJaoilkWwXUy056O4RN5MAf45w_2/s1600/IMG_3888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTuNmLtRwohwcB0m_IA5kt65-UTDqIyLpmO4pvJ4pd4QIivWKk3vwEgAV2e05uJUHQV-jEd4PI9qxB2jTxQntzbaW5ifNuGD9kiosaPY63i9-2ImhrJaoilkWwXUy056O4RN5MAf45w_2/s400/IMG_3888.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas food: stuffing, roasted turkey breast, veggies, and mashed sweet potatoes </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qm7rdgw48IvJe32W0gQeSwJzu4rmaDPLVs3W1PKOnjoW-9orba44nkP0s4NDZgmIZHD1h7ixEqtGQfjlvCjovSFvhDF9DvHjoBqh5uH2SHPOXjzkOu5RySk87rw8gxsW6o36CSk73bwe/s1600/IMG_3889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qm7rdgw48IvJe32W0gQeSwJzu4rmaDPLVs3W1PKOnjoW-9orba44nkP0s4NDZgmIZHD1h7ixEqtGQfjlvCjovSFvhDF9DvHjoBqh5uH2SHPOXjzkOu5RySk87rw8gxsW6o36CSk73bwe/s400/IMG_3889.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belly was waiting for this jelly!</td></tr></tbody></table>More food ahead. Jump!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-EwA_K7IudM4wY3ju21hgW6sH8KiNtmxAaWvuu_nFwxUrmpdBeRRxdK-32fEyD8LVW2XiCHZFFihWbBG7fdiimcEzWPFV_JwPPS7oEbvpZhIuNvgNKGImR2QM0o6FyHDHmhPH5k_EUj3/s1600/IMG_3890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-EwA_K7IudM4wY3ju21hgW6sH8KiNtmxAaWvuu_nFwxUrmpdBeRRxdK-32fEyD8LVW2XiCHZFFihWbBG7fdiimcEzWPFV_JwPPS7oEbvpZhIuNvgNKGImR2QM0o6FyHDHmhPH5k_EUj3/s400/IMG_3890.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of the food :9</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEnhJhQjSNfnl9IIhM2vzfa3SKbdHGG0Kv3h7eZ-LujN_XoM95vNpRje8Dj5aUdF9CT1XyqzdW9d3AObsQae6NdgMUJaFyQ622OdBzZLw_3-41rec7UfDh2KA1N8vD1gAJ8djBFg5z7Qx/s1600/IMG_3891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEnhJhQjSNfnl9IIhM2vzfa3SKbdHGG0Kv3h7eZ-LujN_XoM95vNpRje8Dj5aUdF9CT1XyqzdW9d3AObsQae6NdgMUJaFyQ622OdBzZLw_3-41rec7UfDh2KA1N8vD1gAJ8djBFg5z7Qx/s400/IMG_3891.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A slice of the Chocolate Lover cake</td></tr></tbody></table>I discovered this cake at a newly opened store called "Earth Fare." It's like a health food store without being a co-op. While the merchandise is more of the same, the food is actually quite decent. There are glutes-free cakes as well as gluten-full ones. This cake tastes like the ones from back home where they have butter icing instead of the sugary stuff American cakes tend to have. It is not really sweet but the chocolate is very kicking. Me likey! (Also, when I eat chocolate cakes like this, I tend to want to have a glass of merlot. [Un]fortunately, I didn't have any vino on Christmas day. Otherwise, it could have been epic!)<br /><br />Last but not least: Belly's "before" and "after" pictures<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHfm48RCiYoo576kwA5qsdRyjqXq56Zl3pfHNMJuKMeoE5FJxFBypCHkfq6UMS33AZ5-Uj18Ej6S5n2aNOQDlCEfVP7GgPJX-BjutFT36OQGWNuEdFYdrFwMsPMXKAyRvNOLsDV_AZ5jg/s1600/IMG_3350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHfm48RCiYoo576kwA5qsdRyjqXq56Zl3pfHNMJuKMeoE5FJxFBypCHkfq6UMS33AZ5-Uj18Ej6S5n2aNOQDlCEfVP7GgPJX-BjutFT36OQGWNuEdFYdrFwMsPMXKAyRvNOLsDV_AZ5jg/s400/IMG_3350.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is his "before"<br />He looked all meek and shy but that was a ruse. That cute Hello Kitty bow only lasted 10 seconds before Belly realized he didn't sign up for this and ripped the bow off his neck.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihy51tK4jb22tuVBqt1d4WsoKgACWQU8-nhzojA-ijYVwycBObEjF-UpxDL_j6WamCt4-IcneYfhdrlKqJrNWvHz0UzKB7-F-8w_IprFDGHvYBAb7BhxzSX6pm5stLANpiKO618bIfYNO7/s1600/IMG_3895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihy51tK4jb22tuVBqt1d4WsoKgACWQU8-nhzojA-ijYVwycBObEjF-UpxDL_j6WamCt4-IcneYfhdrlKqJrNWvHz0UzKB7-F-8w_IprFDGHvYBAb7BhxzSX6pm5stLANpiKO618bIfYNO7/s400/IMG_3895.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belly's after: he got tryptophan-ed. Also, look at his belly :)<br />He likes his Animal Planet bed very much.</td></tr></tbody></table>Gift-wise, this year has been really good. Among the stuff that I received, there is season 3 of "The Big Bang Theory." Whoever gifted it to me, you know who you are and thank you very much! Also, my neighbors probably think I am insane. Who laughed like a maniac at 2 in the morning? I can't help it, TBBT is like crack on my rye bread. It's addictive and Sheldon is just too funny!<br /><br />Also, I got myself Photoshop Elements 9 and I'm learning to use it. So far, I learned diddly swat. Paint.NET has been spoiling me for over a year and PSE 9 looks really intimidating. Gotta go read some books and learn how to photoshop the right way.<br /><br />How about you? How was your Christmas? I hope you had a nice time with a lot of presents.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">P.S: If you like my blog, please </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Thanks a lot!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

The Monday After Christmas

Hi everybody, Since Thanksgiving, Belly has worked his appetite up for Christmas. The only way to make him do anything is to promise him roa...

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Merry Christmas, Everyone!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the staff at My Makeup Blog:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Merry Christmas!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyS8PceXhpOzn8p4UKxr7sTeSoKl-0GjO-j-nn-WcgFOjDWMSWxdI1NEkh1qwm-rO32H4djCjkZCn0PVQLsUyQ6t-KJKNaK2_31VrDALbOYkmzG5lQxW6EYluTft7d_CHmUkXOCbWaHX-_/s400/Merry+Christmas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Makeup Blog's Editor-at-Large did a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoolander">Blue Steel</a> for his own Christmas card</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">With love,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Dao and Belly</span></i>, xoxo</div><br />P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

From the staff at My Makeup Blog: Merry Christmas! My Makeup Blog's Editor-at-Large did a Blue Steel for his own Christmas card With lo...

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Belly at Large: The Cat who Wants Christmas

Hello humans,<br /><br />It's Christmas Eve, yo! Do you feel excited? Me, I almost smell the fragrance of roasted turkey in the air, meow!<br /><br />In the mean time, this was what happened in our latest photo shoot. Mr. Self Timer was the one who took our pictures. I guess he is not as good as la mamarazzi. He failed to capture my beauty. Anyways, enjoy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztOkZ7agWPdoYkEfMpvShI_6r3L8mc7xI3RAL7bn7UHJLUtKZ2ZQGLRxQZFvnlN5veC2TVQLguYZAHyZQvFRTZ8IEzhWABL7pEwas0DEOPH1s5WRNingk8SPTsezNikxvfRAIXsDU3YJH/s1600/Belly1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztOkZ7agWPdoYkEfMpvShI_6r3L8mc7xI3RAL7bn7UHJLUtKZ2ZQGLRxQZFvnlN5veC2TVQLguYZAHyZQvFRTZ8IEzhWABL7pEwas0DEOPH1s5WRNingk8SPTsezNikxvfRAIXsDU3YJH/s400/Belly1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3sWACX7LwPXJUKOI_cHLQzcvjgxAQtzJdPABESBtFVA6T52tNIYynwIHL4wKg1NRYPZJQ30hfLg60ReH0xwVJTu7PShxItG-VNSpaZ2-qZD3s1LZAtI7rGXEsjOkJYxT_MBWL3_oVq3S/s1600/Belly2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3sWACX7LwPXJUKOI_cHLQzcvjgxAQtzJdPABESBtFVA6T52tNIYynwIHL4wKg1NRYPZJQ30hfLg60ReH0xwVJTu7PShxItG-VNSpaZ2-qZD3s1LZAtI7rGXEsjOkJYxT_MBWL3_oVq3S/s400/Belly2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0E5ALEBKm9EQkSyDzGVI7FHK1rNdvuKPb-qb1l7WvUSFU0FxJkZBwaYcUt4KyKqE6BfcwYIQtdgOOo4SnB-fegFyVV7j1Z-NLbGQ9trhPeZZcY9xC-a9qDPvMbVZto7apl83-oz9WeoR/s1600/Belly3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0E5ALEBKm9EQkSyDzGVI7FHK1rNdvuKPb-qb1l7WvUSFU0FxJkZBwaYcUt4KyKqE6BfcwYIQtdgOOo4SnB-fegFyVV7j1Z-NLbGQ9trhPeZZcY9xC-a9qDPvMbVZto7apl83-oz9WeoR/s400/Belly3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!<br /><br />Love,<br />Mr. Belly!<br /><br />P.S: All I want for Christmas is a tummy scratch and lots of turkey. Meow!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Belly at Large: The Cat who Wants Christmas

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Rockstar FOTD with Urban Decay Book of Shadows vol. 3 Palette!

Hi everybody,<br /><br />Finally, after months of admiring the beauty of <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-heart-urban-decay-book-of-shadows-vol.html">Urban Decay Book of Shadows vol. 3</a>, I gathered enough courage to do a FOTD. To create this look, I incorporated Rockstar, a dark purple color, with Smog and Suspects, two neutral eye shadows. It's pretty much my neutral smokey eyes with a purple twist and I have to say, I looked kinda smolder in this FOTD<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyQCpH2a100kA9wkn-7Jm_jbMrs-UC2r46XJvkSL8aq7Nq8JswAsJSYlMzozjGj0tyYjL8TXdycC-YfDOHPBQyW0lTooXXNnVU_PnTfBE7K5TIs9M40BbDyCptr5C_0ec8QR1SIRozsmQ/s1600/IMG_3779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyQCpH2a100kA9wkn-7Jm_jbMrs-UC2r46XJvkSL8aq7Nq8JswAsJSYlMzozjGj0tyYjL8TXdycC-YfDOHPBQyW0lTooXXNnVU_PnTfBE7K5TIs9M40BbDyCptr5C_0ec8QR1SIRozsmQ/s640/IMG_3779.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rockstar FOTD</td></tr></tbody></table>Wanna know how I did it? Jump!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPrQnKHre8fMZmW8TvrvpZ4W7b2thQmuVDwvJVhQeXUBQr0phyphenhyphen60tvJeqQgBtGMw5oc8gioAW8hf4lOpyBPpyoC2yZXcugW7vtJyjcN30BcYA783BJvZ-Ma4jwtZ1aUuPxRB9maiTk1Sk/s1600/IMG_3656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPrQnKHre8fMZmW8TvrvpZ4W7b2thQmuVDwvJVhQeXUBQr0phyphenhyphen60tvJeqQgBtGMw5oc8gioAW8hf4lOpyBPpyoC2yZXcugW7vtJyjcN30BcYA783BJvZ-Ma4jwtZ1aUuPxRB9maiTk1Sk/s400/IMG_3656.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First of all, the other stuff:<br />Brushes: ELF Studio powder brush, ELF Professional eyeshadow brush, MAC 217, and Coastal Scents slanted eyeshadow brush<br />Eyeliner: Wet n Wild chubby eyeliner in Pixie and MAC Blacktrack<br />Face: NYC blushable creme stick in Pink Flash, ELF Studio blush in Gotta Glow, and Shu Uemura blush in P Brown 76<br />MAC Studio Sculp in NW20, Bare Minerals Matte foundation in Medium Beige and Original Mineral Veil<br />Neutrogena lipstick in Just Whisper and ELF 2 in 1 conditioning gloss in Bedazzled<br />Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes in Blackest Black</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_6QrxY_cp2xGxnxGg1kqG49zDz9Kw4346nxALljZjzH1HIv40t-FtGyyVqS3-JF1HkkTgNREFVbDdMJcCcwAbNfSB5751M_pT53NvKTTx4noD8qeg2TwZGZaAlEdCiCmOJh2PUprUKM_/s1600/IMG_3658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_6QrxY_cp2xGxnxGg1kqG49zDz9Kw4346nxALljZjzH1HIv40t-FtGyyVqS3-JF1HkkTgNREFVbDdMJcCcwAbNfSB5751M_pT53NvKTTx4noD8qeg2TwZGZaAlEdCiCmOJh2PUprUKM_/s400/IMG_3658.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UD BoS vol. 3 palette<br />I used both eyeliners and UDPP</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQG-debO6F653BqJghyphenhyphenLXxnBP5jP_WHmMj2tlCLQmlBnoAg-M78LEThg8rtTc_GcDQMH_GPJN9KrJrxhHfBNZMBrWNTy7RCMYdP0lbU1L5OjmgWZuNDMSXxJhR_XKnqgFeDhtokqj1RA9r/s1600/IMG_3659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQG-debO6F653BqJghyphenhyphenLXxnBP5jP_WHmMj2tlCLQmlBnoAg-M78LEThg8rtTc_GcDQMH_GPJN9KrJrxhHfBNZMBrWNTy7RCMYdP0lbU1L5OjmgWZuNDMSXxJhR_XKnqgFeDhtokqj1RA9r/s400/IMG_3659.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colors I used for this look: 1. Rockstar, 2. Smog, 3. Suspect, and 4. Midnight Cowboy Rides Again</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajneVYQZCIbJKmcZ0ybxZteIKuEEE1qgcFVLOcZPP0kXtBxLAm6sdE-hkAVGZ9Y7UEbMqy6W9_2PGIFHCOGXbniisD8ssiSiRMwYb6FDv_jzzy3CFDKxPg4K7D5asyBznVtkh7Oazgzrj/s1600/IMG_3788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajneVYQZCIbJKmcZ0ybxZteIKuEEE1qgcFVLOcZPP0kXtBxLAm6sdE-hkAVGZ9Y7UEbMqy6W9_2PGIFHCOGXbniisD8ssiSiRMwYb6FDv_jzzy3CFDKxPg4K7D5asyBznVtkh7Oazgzrj/s640/IMG_3788.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final look with the ring I got from Claire's</td></tr></tbody></table>How to create the look:<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Eyes</b>: apply UDPP to your eyelids, use the eyeshadow brush to apply Rockstar close to the lash line, blend it out with MAC 217. Using the same brush, layer Smog on top and blend it with Rockstar. Then, pick up Suspect and blend it on top of Smog. (This is what I call the layering system. When in doubt, do it this way. You can't go wrong!) Line upper lash line with Zero and lower lash line with Ransom. Highlight inner corner of your eyes with Pixie, then apply Midnight Cowboy Rides again to the same area. Highlight with Gotta Glow, then curl your lashes and apply mascara.</li><li><b>Face</b>: apply your primer of choice before blending out foundation using ELF Studio powder brush. Conceal blemishes and dark circles, then set your foundation and concealer with the mineral veil, using the same powder brush. Apply Pink Flash to your cheeks, blend it out with your fingers before applying Shu Uemura blush to your cheeks, using the same powder brush. Highlight with Gotta Glow.</li><li><b>Lips</b>: layer Bedazzled on top of Just Whispers</li></ul><div>I'm sorry there's no close-ups of the eyes in this FOTD. My camera is very naughty when I take close-ups of neutral eye shadows. I do need a new camera, btw. I'm thinking between Canon S95 and G12.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do you think about this look? I love this UD palette: the eye shadows are a joy to work with and the pencils glide very smoothly. Also, the Pink Flash/P Brown 76 is my favorite blush combo. When you layer a powder blush on top of a creme blush, they last a lot longer. However, both the NYC and Shu blushes are very pigmented so please use a light hand and blend well.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Rockstar FOTD with Urban Decay Book of Shadows vol. 3 Palette!

Hi everybody, Finally, after months of admiring the beauty of Urban Decay Book of Shadows vol. 3 , I gathered enough courage to do a FOTD. T...

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