Top 10 MAC eyeshadows

I have two full MAC eye shadow pallets. I have been collecting for about two years, so it did take awhile to fill them up. The following 10 eye shadows are my favorite ones out of the two pallets.

Cranberry (Frost), Glamour Check(Starflash [discontinued]), All That Glitters (Veluxe Pearl)

Swatched

Expensive Pink (Veluxe Pearl), Espresso (Matte), Shale (Satin)

Swatched

Shroom (Satin), Woodwinked (Veluxe Pearl), Smoke n Diamonds (Starflash [discontinued]), 

Naked Lunch (frost)

Swatched

I have put a lot of time and money into buying and using these eye shadows. My collection is still growing, and I am always on the lookout for new eye shadows (or any sort of makeup for that matter) to fall in love with. My favorite eye shadows change daily according to my mood, but these are the ones that I always love and come back to.

belle vie xox

Holiday OOTD: Forever 21

Top: Forever 21 

Shorts: Forever 21

Shoes: Target (post pic later)

Purse: Target (from last OOTD)

I just got back today from a short holiday. (I think holiday sounds better then vacation in my opinion :)) This is a simple shot I took of my outfit one of the days. I wanted to look put together, but still laid back. I think the floral top (it has cute shoulder cutouts) and fresh white shorts made that achievable.  

It isn't the most informative picture, and you can't see most of the detail, but it's all I have. The shirt will be in an upcoming haul, so better pics are coming soon. I couldn't find any of the links online, but everything was purchased recently so I'm sure both F21 and Target will still have them in stock.

belle vie xox

Random Questions.. Very random!!

I asked a friend of mine to come up with ten random questions for me to answer. I wasn't expecting this random of questions, but they made me smile. :)
belle vie xox

1. How much do you weigh?
--I do not weigh myself.. too scary!!
2. Who would you rather bang: Abraham Lincoln or Shaq?
Both at the same time
3. Why do you think Frankenstein couldn't speak?
Honestly, I didn't know he couldn't.. but I guess because he has that thing in his head
4. Do your eyes stay open or close when you sneeze?
Closed, otherwise they would pop out!
5. What company would you be CEO for?
Sephora, or NARS
6. Why is Taylor Swift so tall?
Leg extensions
7. Why is it when people try new foods they always say it tastes like chicken?
I suppose because they think it tastes like chicken..
8. Shouldn't MAC have a cheaper, but same quality line?
MAC is cheap compared to other high end brands, but I guess if it was the same quality nobody would buy MAC anymore.
9. Shouldn't Alaska be considered it's own country?
Or just part of Canada..
10. Why do people ask questions they already know the answers to?
Well when I ask questions I already know the answers to I am either hoping the answer will be different, or I just like to hear the answer. Maybe some people are just dumb though.

TAG: 13 Personal Questions

1. What do you order at Starbucks?
--Vanilla Bean Frappacino 
2. One thing in your closet you cannot live without
--Leggings!
3. What's one thing most people probabaly don't know about you?
--I only drink water, and I have for my whole life. I haven't tried anything else, and frankly have no desire to.
4. Name one thing you want to do before you die
--Skydive, and travel to London and Paris
5. What's one food you cannot live without?
--Ramen noodles :)
6. What quote/phrase do you live by?
--I don't really "live" by a quote. A quote that inspires me is ,"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
7. Do you speak any other languages?
--I speak sarcasm and bitch quite well.
8. What's your most listened to song on itunes?
--The Wicked Ones by 10 Years
9. What kind of style would you define yourself as having?
--Granny chic
10. Favourite number?
--7
11. Two Hobbies?
--Blogging, shopping
12. Two Pet Peeves?--Oh goodness, I have many pet peeves.. Slow people (driving, walking, etc.), people who sniff for hours upon end ( I will blow their nose for them if I have to), loud people ( crying babies, loud talkers, annoying kids etc.)... that's three I guess.
13. Guilty Pleasures?
--Fast food :/

Review: Ultraflesh Ultragloss

Ultraflesh Ultragloss - Heat

 I'll start off by saying a few months ago, I had never heard of this brand before. I had heard a couple of YouTube beauty gurus talk about the company, and it got me interested. They don't have many different products, but they are all interesting and different. This is the only product I own, but more are on my wishlist. 

In one word this lip gloss is amazing. First off, the applicator. I have never seen anything like it before, and now I am obsessed. I wish that all of my lip glosses came with this applicator. It is made off rubber and make the application process so easy. All you do is twist the top and the product comes up (similar to the Stila of e.l.f lip gloss). 

Now for the lip gloss itself. When I say it is not sticky, I really mean it is not in any way sticky. I could be in my car, with the windows rolled down, and my hair blowing in the wind, and nothing will stick. If you don't believe me ( I would be a little skeptical too, don't worry) try it for yourself! You will not regret it.

For the color, I chose a sheer red. A little out of my comfort zone, ( my lip gloss collection is oddly all light pinks ) but I couldn't be more satisfied with my choice. It isn't bam-in-your-face red, it's just a sheer wash. It is perfect with any skin tone. 

If you only purchase one thing this summer, make it this lip gloss! You will not be let down!

belle vie xox

Diary 1 - July 10th, 2011

I have always been fascinated by people who have a way with words. I am however, not one of them. I am not a writer. In fact, I can't write worth shit, but I do have thoughts. Thoughts that drive me to the edge of insanity if kept inside.

Some of this may make no sense to anybody, but it's therapeutic for me in a way.

When I am alone, my head tends to go on overdrive. I think a lot. Most of the time, the thoughts are very pessimistic. I start to think of the future. It is hard for me to say to myself, "just calm down, everything will work out". I start thinking of the worst possible thing that could happen to me, and dwell on it.

The thing I fear the most is loneliness. I dread the thought of being alone the rest of my life. That may be one reason why I put my whole heart into things.

Most of the time though, it seems to work against me.

The best feeling in the world for me is being around someone you know accepts you for everything you are. Someone you can be yourself around, and not be embarrassed, or feel you have to put on a show. That's what I strive for. For me that is the definition of happiness. When you have that, everything else seems to fall into place. If I was ever to be upset, I know that I could go to that person for strength and reassurance.

Patience is a virtue. Good things come to those who wait. Blah, blah, blah...

I don't want to wait to be happy. I want to wake up every morning content with life. I feel that I wouldn't be living my life to the fullest if I wasn't.


"I gave you the space so you could breathe,
I kept my distance so you would be free,
And I hope you find the missing piece,
to bring you back to me." - Adele

belle vie xox

PS- Why does Adele know the perfect thing to say all the time?!

Summer Besties Tag :)

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OOTD- Friday July 8th, 2011 - All black in the middle of Summer

Top - Target

Leggings - Target

Shoes - Target- No longer available

Crossbody Bag - Target - Not online

I don't usually wear an outiift all from one store lol. I shop at Target for a lot of my basics. Today was a simple basic day. I had to go into work for a meeting, then just ran some errands. All black in the middle of summer is kind of crazy to some, but for me black makes me feel put together no matter what season it is. I wasn't outside a lot of the day, so I wasn't uncomfortable at all. 

belle vie xox