ShopMissa Haul

This is gonna be a long one dolls so grab some tea and get ready for a haul.

Over the last few years I've pretty much phased out makeup.  My bare faced days greatly outnumber my made up ones and even when makeup does grace my face it's mostly just my eyes that get any attention.  One of the steps I'm trying to take to help with my anxiety and depression is to start taking care of myself on the inside and out.  That means a new haircut and color, and to start once again using makeup.

Without further ado it's haul time!

lol Creme Eye Glitter: Top L Starry Night, Top R More Champagne, Bottom The Joker

AOA Diamond Lipgloss: L-R; Mermaid, Glitz, Pixie

AOA Wonder Matte Liquid Lipstick: L-R; Cashmere, Extra

Roll On Sparkle Eyeshadow in Nude Diaphne
AOA Perfect Eye Primer in Nude
Roll on Sparkle Eyeshadow in Vegas Baby

AOA Starlet Eyeliner: L-R;Paparazzi, Superstar, Golden Girl, Spotlight, Fame

Intense Colour Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
AOA Sculpting Brow Pencil in Dark Brown
AOA Go Brown Mascara in Medium Brown

Amuse Pro Liquid Illuminate in Champagne and Sorbe

Santee Powder Brow Liner in Dark Brown

lol 5 Eye Shadow Pallete in From Paris With Love and Indi Go Girl

AOA Brush Cleaner

AOA Mask Brush

Amuse Single Highlighter in Color 1

lol Face Powder in Light

Beauty Treats Color Corrector in Pink

Santee Skinny Eyeliner
S,he Makeup Lip Primer in Nude
Prism Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze

Planet Topper Pen, Alien Topper Pen

AOA Sugar Lip Scrub in Watermelon

AOA Cotton Puffs

Hopefully these gems will make it into future favorites or unfavorites posts. If there are any of these products you want to see in a full on review let me know in the comments!

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2018

Hello Dolls!  Its Ipsy time and this month was a fun one. Previous biases were pushed aside in favor of new experiences.  Boundaries were pushed and beauty prevailed! Okay, that was a little much but you get the idea. 

This months bag was colorful and fun inside and out.

Red Tri Colored Makeup Bag

Blue? Hmm...

Steve Laurant Eyeshadow in Blueberry: I've never been a huge fan of blue eyeshadow. In fact I've been a huge believer that it should have stayed in the 80's and 90's where it belonged. Since dyeing my hair blue I have found a new set of feelings towards blue eyeshadow. It's fun for under the lid or as a pop of color over a traditional black wing eyeliner. This isn't an overpowering blue but my goodness does it have some pigment. 

Liquid Eyeliner? Yes Please!

Jonteblu Felt Tip Eyeliner Pencil in Black: I love me a good black eyeliner and currently have at least 3 in different makeup bags in purses and in my vanity. I haven't opened this one yet for that reason but I'm still very happy to have one for when those run out.

Baby Brush

Luxie Beauty 245 Small Shader Eye Brush: I'm not the kind of person who spends money on brushes or beauty blenders (knock offs are better in some cases) so I love getting brushes in beauty bags. It's pretty small but very soft which is always a plus in my book.

Oh, It's you again

Cotz Natural Tinted Face SPF 40: I've gotten this in beauty subscription boxes before and I never used it. I was concerned it would be too dark on my face or that it would make me break out or something ridiculous. This time I think I will give it a chance though. It swatched out without any noticeable color and will be nice for days out on the boat.

Hello Old Friends

The Saem Natural Acai Berry Sheet Mask and Natural-tox Apple Sheet Mask: Sheet masks and I have a long history together. I buy them or get them in boxes, say I'm going to use them, and then NEVER DO. I mean ever. I mean I still have some from a year ago I haven't used. I swore I would change my ways and break out of my comfort zone and I'm not mad about it. I tried the berry one earlier today and was pleasantly surprised how much it smelled like a blue icee. I will be gifting the apple one because I don't really like apple scented things.

Overall I like the bag. I will use everything I got (sans the apple mask) and am giving some old hang ups a new chance in my routine.

I rate this bag with an A

Summer Tag!

I'm a firm lover of all things tag related.  I think they're fun, quick, and give you all a little insight into what goes on in my little brain.  I found this on MakeupSavvy.co.uk's blog.

1.  What's your favourite thing about Summer?

The colors.  I love how bright and cheerful everything is this time of year.  Oh! Swimming too.  I love taking my vacation to go up North to see my parents and swim in the river.

2.  Do you have a favourite Summer drink?

Water.  Iced Green Tea.  The simple basics.

3.  Is there a location you like to go to each Summer?

Camp.  Camp is where I spent all my childhood summers and where I look forward to going there every summer to spend time with my parents.  Day drinking, fires, swimming, salt potatoes.  Ahh, the good stuff.

 

4.  Favourite makeup look for Summer?

Simple.  Some concealer, black liner, lip balm, a light shadow, and some mascara (with a little bronzer and blush to liven up my still pale face).

5.  Dresses or skirts?

Neither.  I'm a jeans year round kind of girl.  Pair it with a light tee of tank and I'm all in.

 

6.  Sandals or ballet pumps?

Sandals, but they have to be the ones with straw on the bottom.  Summer = slippery feet, which means I slip out of any other kind of sandal.  Now that doesn't mean I don't own about six pairs of "regular sandals" but if I have straw bottomed sandals they always win out.

7.  Do you prefer to wear your hair up or down for Summer?

Up.  I'm trying (and usually failing) to keep my hair down, but as soon as I start moving around it sticks to my neck and drives me insane.

8.  Deep smokey eyes or bold lips?

Bold lips.  The smokey eye look is great for the colder months but as soon as the humidity hits it smears and creases and looks a mess.  It's much easier to pull off a bold lip than it is to keep a smokey eye hanging around.

9.  Favourite perfume for Summer?

Light floral scents for everyday, with the occasional sultry perfume thrown in the mix.  Nothing seems sexier to me than a deep rich perfume on a hot summer day.  Maybe that's just me.

10.  Last but not least, favourite music for Summer?

Right now I'm into Spotify, so whatever feel good music that comes up that I can dance to while I get ready I'm into.  More specifically the song Be Okay by Oh Honey.

 

 

Shopaholic Tag

The Shopaholic Tag

THE QUESTIONS:

1. Would you consider yourself a shopaholic?
I am a binge shopper.  I go through weeks where I refuse to spend any money, and then weeks where I come home with a new goodie every day.  Sometimes it’s makeup, or clothes, or even a few weeks where I buy a bunch of stuff for crafts.    

2. How would you classify your style?
Tomboy classic comfortable casual.  I like menswear, vests, simple buttonups, pencil skirts, a-line dresses, sweaters, leggings, dark denim.  I like to keep my clothing simple, and with my body shape those classic shapes and tomboy accents really play up the things I like about my appearance.  I do wish that I was one of those people who could pull off effortless casual chic bohemian looks though.

3. What store can you not leave without buying at least one thing?
Target.  I love the comfortable clothes they have, and I buy most of my makeup from there.  I never leave empty handed.

4. Where do you find the best deals?
Online.  Old Navy, Aeropostale, Sephora, everywhere.  I like shopping online as opposed to in the store because I hate crowds, and they always have coupon codes and good deals online.

5. What designer are you willing to splurge for?
None.  I don’t have a favorite designer and I don’t have a lot of money.  I will spend money on makeup/skincare/haircare though…

6. Do you have a "go to" shopping outfit?
Flared jeans, moccasins, a loose sweater/cardigan with a tank underneath.  I don’t like to feel restricted when I am out in a crowd. 

7. What is your guilty pleasure? (Aside from make up)
Rings.  I have so many rings it’s ridiculous.

8. What is one staple clothing piece you cannot live without?
Dark denim.  I love dark denim. 
 
9. What is a trend you hope never goes out of style?
Loose flowy sweaters with tanks underneath. 

10. A trend that you loved that passed way too quickly?
Vests.  I have such a hard time finding nice vests, and I used to wear them everyday. 

11. Who is your fashion icon?
Becca Tobin, Khloe Kardashian, Anne Hathaway, Kate Beckinsale.  Classic chic and yet comfortable.

Get To Know Me Tag

I am obsessed with blog tags, and I found this get to know me tag on Bow Tied Beauty's blog.

Get To Know Me Tag

1. On my nightstand you'll find: Lamp, chapstick, a drink of some sort, my phone.

2. The literary character I'm most like is (take this quiz and share your answer!): Hermione from Harry Potter.  I did not see that one coming.

3. I'm currently obsessed with: Jewelry making, my new camera, becoming a more positive person. 

4. My favourite superhero is: Batman!  I love his gadgets and that he’s just a regular person (well, besides the rich thing), and he can still make a difference.

5. Favourite beauty product of 2013: Argan Oil.  Oils in general actually.  Why did I not know about them sooner?

6. If I could have dinner with anyone dead or alive it would have to be: Oh goodness.  I have no idea.

7. Winter is here - how do you prep your skin for battle? Vitamin E oil and lots of body butters for my legs and arms.  The Vitamin E oil is amazing on my dry skin.

8. My perfect date night makeup consists of: Red lips, winged eyeliner, a light smoky eye, some bronzer and a little blush to top it all off. 

9. My go-to skin beautifying snack/drink is: Water.  Water can make your skin look amazing, and you can always tell when you aren’t getting enough of it.

10. My tv boyfriend is: The Doctor.  Any incarnation will do.  But Ten or Eleven would be my top picks if I had to choose.

11. If my evening clutch could only hold one beauty item it would be: Chapstick.  I don’t really touch up my makeup after I put it on (I end up looking clownish). 

12. One beauty tip I would pass on to my real/fictional daughter: Drink a lot of water, and cut back on the sugary drinks. 

13. The most nostalgic item from my childhood: I got rid of a lot of the momentos from my childhood.  I do have some old books though that I still love.

14. My tv show of the moment: I’m in limbo because of the mid season finales that just happened.  I’m watching Oddities right now and think it’s pretty cool.

15. My favourite quote is: “Take your aim like artemis and kill another dove, but when your heart becomes a hunter you may wound your chance to love”- Holly Brook 

Get To Know Me, Beauty Edition.

I found this cute little tag on Always Unpresentable's blog, and being a huge sucker for tags (just  a warning there may be a few coming up this week on the blog) I just had to do it. Even though I wasn't tagged.  It's a compulsion I swear.

Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
Wavy.  Some days I can fake a few good Shirley temple esque curls, but mostly it just has crazy beachy waves.

Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
Myself.  If I mess it up I don’t curse anyone but myself, and It’s a lot cheaper than going to a salon.

Do you wear the same style everyday or do you change it?
Change it up.  I get bored all the time.

Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?
I do it myself unless a friend asks me to go get one with them.  With the frequency I change my manicure I would spend a fortune at a salon.

How often do you change your nail polish?
Whenever I feel like it.  Sometimes four times a week, sometimes once a week, but generally twice a week.  I like having new shiny nails and designs.

Do you polish your toes in winter or just in summer?
All year round.  It doesn’t chip nearly as much as my fingernails do so I can usually leave a polish on them for a month or more before I take it off and re-apply it. 

How long does it take you to put on your make up?
On a late/rushed day under five minutes, but on a normal day it takes about 10-15 minutes.  For special occasions I can take up to a half hour, but any more than that and I start to look like a clown.

What do you do first, face or eyes?
Face.

Do you collect make-up or do you just buy what you need and when you need it?
Collect.  I keep telling myself I’ll change up my style and wear more colors and get out of my comfort zone, but it hasn’t happened yet. It is a new year though, so I think I’ll pull out my less used makeup and see what happens.

How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Once in a blue moon.  I desperately want to wear them more regularly but I can’t master putting them on without them falling off or being crooked.

Do you do a full-face make-up everyday?
When I work, yes.  When I’m home all day I don’t wear anything on my face.

Do you wear make-up when you’re home alone or with your family?
Home alone no, but when I’m going to be seeing anyone but my boyfriend (Sorry!) I will put on makeup.

Would you leave the house without make-up on?
No.  Nope.  Not gonna happen.

How many high-end products do you own?
Few.  Only the ones I have gotten in beauty boxes, and even then it’s only sample sizes.  I can’t justify spending hundreds of dollars on high end makeup when I can find dupes at the drugstore.

Do you plan your OOTD every night or when you’re getting dressed?
Hahaha, sorry, no.  It’s always a mad dash to grab whatever is clean and appropriate for where I am going.  Case in point, I had a funeral to go to recently and I just grabbed anything black out of my closet that fit and threw it in my bag.  I’m that terrible with fashion.

How often do you change your handbag?
I barely use a purse.  I have one full of my “necessary” things which I feel like I will totally use during the day and never do.  I like pockets, and mine are usually crammed full of things.

What time do you wake up and go to sleep?
Between 1030PM and 2AM, and I wake up two hours before I have to go to work.  No matter what time work is, it can be at 1PM or 6AM, I will wake up two hours before and no sooner.  It’s a mental thing.

Left-handed or right-handed?
Right handed.

How tall are you?
5’4”.  I think.

How many pets do you have?
None, but I really want a kitten and the boyfriend wants a puppy. 

How often do you blog?
I would love to get to a point where it is an everyday thing, but it is usually every other day, or at least three times a week when I am struggling for content.

Do you read comments posted on blogs?
Always. 

Do you keep a list of products you see on other blogs?
I try to, but most of the blogs I read focus on high end products, or UK brands.  I have a hard time committing to anything over $10 makeup wise.  I’m a cheapskate.  I’d rather eat.

How did you come up with your blog name?
I wrote a poem once called It’s Poker Dollface, and ever since it’s been my username for anything and everything. 

What’s your favourite color?
Anything but Brown. 

Do you swear?
Like a sailor.  But not around children, loudly in public, or at work.  I do have boundaries.

What are you doing with the rest of your day?
Going shopping and cleaning the apartment.

Do you love tag posts as much as I do?