Weekend According To My iPhone

This weekend was pretty packed, And I've been super busy lately helping open the shoe boutique! Here's a few pictures from this weekend and today:
Painted my nails festively for Thanksgiving
We had an opossum stick his nose up to the back door window- super weird!
Made yummy Red Velvet cupcakes filled with guava and made cream cheese frosting from scratch. I bought a piping kit and will never spread icing on with a butter knife!
Aaand we put up the Christmas tree. Normally we do this the weekend after Thanksgiving but we won't be in town so we chose to do it early.
Today I checked out the store and they put down carpet, painted the walls and put up the slat walls. Now we have to move furniture in, install shelving and we'll be ready to move merchandise in!
Hope y'all had a fabulous weekend!

My Weekend According To My iPhone

I thought I'd try something new. My cousin's girlfriend, Candice, has a blog - rosesandrambles.com - and on Monday's she posts an entry titled "My Weekend According To My iPhone." So I thought I'd copy her idea for my blog! And go visit hers! She posts so many cute things! :)

We got Bosco a dog bed - from Marshalls, but Princess took over :)

New jewelry holder from Marshalls!

Spent Sunday at the farm. Everything was static-y!!

Grooming Snappy - one of my favorite boys :)

Love this time of year when the horses get their winter coats. So furry!

One of my favorite soon-to-be racehorses! 

Haul!!

It feels good to finally do a haul again! MAC's Winter Collection has a lot of gorgeous eye liners, paint pots, and shadows - jump on that if you can!
Side note - I say in the video that Tidal Rave has purple in it, but it doesn't. I think the pot they had out in the store just had another color put into it accidentally. It's a shame though, I really wanted it for the purple!

{MAC's Morning Frost ; Benefit's Tidal Rave}

 {MAC's Morning Frost Paint Pot}

{Benefit's Tidal Rave Cream Shadow}

{MAC's Unconditionally Fabulous Nail Polish}

While out taking pictures, I saw a fox! Of the 21 years I've lived here I've never seen a fox in my backyard! He's not focused in any of the pics I took - he (or she!) was moving pretty fast and I was so excited I couldn't focus the camera :)

I'm CURSED I Tell You!!

I come to you tonight, or today - wherever you may be, with a blog post that I just could not wait to write. The reason?

I am one of the girls that has been cursed with small feet...And I think inserts will be my new best friend.

Now, I have always been annoyed with shoe stores NEVER having my size (I'm a 5 but I can never wear size 5 heels without straps or my foot will slide out) and I've pretty much gotten used to it. I rarely buy shoes anymore because of that! But now that I'm helping open a shoe boutique, I thought I could take advantage of the situation just a little and push the boss to get a couple of shoes my size. Well that worked perfectly. Today I was looking at one of the companies invoices. I noticed they had the wrong size run down - they had it starting at size 6. I called and they told me they must have ran out of the 'A' run (typically starts with size 5 or 5.5 and runs up to 9) so they shipped us the 'B' (typically starts at size 6 and runs up to 10). It was the shoe that I was hoping to wear to the grand opening of the store. Doesn't that always happen? To me it does. Normally I don't get upset about this, but today I was pretty miffed. So about an hour ago I was laying in bed, ready to go to sleep and I randomly thought to search for the shoe online. And by golly I found a 5.5! The 5.5 will be a tad big on me, but there's inserts for that..

I stumbled upon these sold at Nordstrom's, they are $25 - I'm afraid to see how much with shipping! One of the reviews on the product sounded like my situation, and she claims they work superb. Nordstrom's inserts look padded therefore I think they would work better than the toe and heel gel inserts I found on Aldo's website. Those are between $5-6.
Another thing I think would work, but my mom insists it wouldn't, is stuffing something into the toe of the shoe - like a soft piece of foam. Any thoughts on that?
Sorry I rambled so much about the darn shoes, I should be used to all that by now, but when you're really looking forward to something like that you can't help but get a little ticked off :)

Celeb Series : Selena Gomez

I was watching Tia and Tamara Mowry's reality show and I really loved their makeup! That inspired me to do a celebrity series of makeup looks. First I'm starting with Selena Gomez. I found this picture of her online and loved her makeup.

I wish I could do the exact look, but I don't have the colors used on her. So I used the closest colors I could. I first started using NYX Milk Jumbo Pencil all over my lid. Next I used my MAC Dashing Lassie Eyeshadow Palette. I got it either last Christmas or a couple Christmases ago. On the lid I mixed A Dashing Lassie, a frosty silver, and Magical Mist, a taupey shimmer. In the outer corner I used Showstopper, a deep chocolate with purpleish undertones. I then used a black felt tip liner and my Benefit They're Real Mascara.

Absent much??

I hate that I haven't been able to keep up with this thing lately, but my weeks have been exhausting. I went from going to classes twice a week and doing nothing else the rest of the week to leaving in the mornings and not getting home til early evening every day! I have a few looks lined up that I will do this week - they're all celebrity inspired. But for now, here's some pictures and updates on what I've been doing:

First up, I've been going to my mom's co-worker's house in the afternoons to play with her German Shepherd, Scout. She is just the sweetest dog ever! I've always had a love for GS's - my dog is half GS - so spending the past two weeks with her has been great. She's so energetic and always wants to play, if I had arms of steel and could throw the ball for hours she would go for hours! Here's a couple pictures and a video. I recorded the video to send to someone, that's why I said what I said.

The pool is her water bowl. She REFUSES to drink out of a bowl! 

On a sad note, we took our beautiful loving cat to the vet last week and, to our disappointment, found out she has lymphoma (a type of cancer). It's around the lymph nodes in her chin area. She has been breathing more heavily and snoring lately and we were told it's because the nodes are swelling and starting to hit her trachea. My mom has decided to keep her around until she isn't comfortable anymore, then we'll have to put her down. It's been a year since we had to put our last cat down. Pets are a blessing, but they become such an important part of the family it's like putting a brother or sister to sleep. It was so hard for me putting down our last one, I told my mom I didn't know if I could go with her if we had to put Princess down. I have since changed my mind after she told me we're doing it for the cat, and she want's her last memories to be of us with her, loving on her. All we can do now is love on her and just know that she's had a long life full of love (the vet said she's outlived about 90% of cats - she's 15). The day after we took her to the vet, we put out a little headstone for our two cats that we buried beyond our fence line in the backyard. Surprisingly we got this one from ACE Hardware Store for pretty cheap.

Princess has found a new favorite spot - laundry basket in my bathroom :)

Geez just writing about that gets me teary eyed. Moving on. Last weekend, for work, I went to Atlanta with my boss to the AmericasMart Atlanta Apparel Show. Basically it's a big building with 12-13 floors of clothing, shoes, jewelry and handbags. In other words, HEAVEN! We were shopping for at least 15 hours that weekend and I'm pretty sure I tried on more shoes that weekend than I have in my 21 years of living! We were able to get a lot of super cute shoes and accessories and handbags! I'm so excited for the store to open - I already have my shoes and jewelry picked out (ones we got from the show lol) for the grand opening, now all I need is to find a dress! Here are some pictures from the event.

On the main floor there was a fashion show. Some of the individual stores had their own fashion shows 

This is just a third of it. Plus there were show rooms behind the stores you see. It was overwhelming, but amazing.

{Image courtesy of jposhoes.com}

These are the shoes I plan to wear! I'm wearing a super cute zebra blinged out bangle and matching pendant necklace. I will post pictures when we receive everything and the night of the event.

This was on the way home - the sky was beautiful that evening.

Aaaand what I got to come home to :)

I GOT A JOB!!!! And a random tag :)

I got a job, I got a job, I got a job! I'm so thankful right now and excited to be a part of the company I'm working for! Basically I'm working for my mom's boss' husband. He is opening up a cigar shop and a shoe & handbag store so he was looking for a personal assistant while trying to open up those stores. I think he may want me to manage the shoe and handbag store once it's up and running - which scares the buhjeezus out of me, but it should be interesting and great experience! This weekend I'm going to the Atlanta Apparel show to meet with some shoe distributors so we can figure out what we want in our store. I've looked through some of the catalogues for one of the distributors and I was drooling the entire time. Three days of shoe and handbag heaven, I can't wait!!
So sorry for the lack of posting. I've taken on another job while doing this one - I've been helping out my moms friend with her dog - so by the time I get home and finish any school stuff I'm exhausted. This past weekend I was able to film a quick tag video. I searched YouTube for tags and this one popped up! I'll post the questions below the video. And I apologize for the clicking sound my computer kept making every time I moved.

How old are you?

What is your eye color?

What is your hair color?

Skin type?

How tall are you?

Relationship status?

Longest relationship?

Your lucky number?

What is your favorite food?

What is your favorite drink?

Favorite alcoholic drink?

What is your favorite room in the house?

Favorite color?

Favorite smell?

Favorite song?

Favorite YouTube guru?

Favorite animal?

Rain or Wind?

Hot or Cold?

Coke or Lemonade?

Tan or Natural look?

High-end or drugstore makeup?

DVD or Cinema?

Half empty or half full?

Loved up or single?

Big spender or bargain hunter?

Kisses or hugs?

Foundation at the moment?

Natural nudes or statement show?

Lipstick of the moment?

Favorite all time nail polish color?

Favorite makeup brush?

Blush or bronzer?

Everything slapped on your face right now

Mascara at the moment?

Guava Cupcakessss

While living in Miami, I got to experience a wonderfully amazing dessert - a Guava cupcake. It actually wasn't from a fancy-schmancy bakery, but from a pet-grooming place! That cupcake was probably the BEST I had ever had. Today I decided to attempt making my own. It didn't come out as delicious, but it wasn't too bad. The ingredients I used were completely different from the one I had in Miami. I'm sure the girl made her buttery vanilla batter from scratch - my mom only had chocolate cake mix from a box. I don't think she used a cream cheese frosting like I did, probably a buttercream. And I'm almost positive she used a guava paste - I used guava jelly. But here's what I did :

Obviously these are my ingredients - aside from eggs, water and vegetable oil.

I had to use a mixer to mix everything - normally the box says to mix by hand! I've found that using an ice cream scoop is a faster way of getting the batter into the cups.

Oh, and using a rubber flexible spatula is great for getting the batter off the bottom and sides of the bowl. I then baked according to the directions on the box.

After the cupcakes cooled, I used a paring knife to cut a square into the top of the cupcake. I then scooped out a little of the inside for the guava jelly. I put some jelly in a plastic bag, snipped off the corner and filled the cupcake. 

I did the same thing with the frosting in the plastic bag and got to frosting.

I ended up filling about half with guava and left the others plain. My mom will be taking the majority of these to work so I spread a little guava on top of the cupcakes without guava in the center. 

Hope you enjoyed :)

Taggity-Tagg

I tag anyone to do this! You can either answer the questions in the comment section or leave a comment letting me know you did this tag!


1. Do you have any pets?
I do - a cat, a dog, and a horse.
2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you.
Box of tissues, Vicks, and my phone.
3. What's the weather like right now?
Coooolll! It's about damn time!
4. Do you drive? If so, have you crashed?
I do drive and I have not crashed but someone has slightly rear ended me.
5. What time did you wake up this morning?
9:00.
6. When was the last time you showered? 
Couple hours ago.
7. What was the last movie you saw?
He's Just Not That Into You.
8. What does your last text message say?
My dad was asking how much I was paid to drink a bottle of water. When I was little he used to have to pay me to drink water - 25 cents per glass!
9. What's your ringtone?
The default ringtone on the iPhone.
10. Have you ever been to a different country?
Yess.
11. Do you like sushi?
I'm not big on seafood. The only sushi I get has cream cheese, carrots, and cucumbers
12. Where do you buy your groceries?
Publix, where shopping is a pleasure :)
13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Nah.
14. How many siblings do you have?
Zero.
15. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
Both but I hardly use the desktop
16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
I'll be 22.
17. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
No.
18. Do you color your hair?
Au Natural
19. Tell me something you are planning to do today.
Well today is done. But tomorrow I plan on making guava filled cupcakes. And I plan on uploading that experience on here!
20. When was the last time you cried?
Couple weeks ago while watching The Lion King...I'm a very emotional person lol I cry at times that do not call for crying.
21. What is your perfect pizza toping?
Just pepperoni.
22. Which do you prefer - hamburgers or cheeseburgers?
I used to despise cheeseburgers, but now I feel like a hamburger is so plain without the cheese.
23. Have you ever had an all-nighter?
A few times - college tends to do that to you.
24. What is your eye color?
Brownn.
25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
For sure. Coke all the way!

The "I Can't Think Of A Title" Title

Well this is week two of my sickness. I'm. So. Over. This!!! I had to dog-sit this past weekend which was the last thing I wanted to be doing. I'm hoping this week I'll get over whatever I have since I have to dog-sit again this weekend. Plus I'm pretty sure I'm going to the farm on Sunday so I'd like to feel 100% so I can get some horses looking pretty! I also have to get some pictures of the younger horses while I'm out there since the owner is trying to sell them. I used to be a picture taking fool when I'd go out there, but now I think I've kind of lost my mojo. Maybe it was the weather; now that it's cooler hopefully that will help. Maybe if some of y'all like horse photography I could post some on here every once in a while?
Anywho, I've been so out of it I haven't done any makeup looks lately. So, yet again, this is my last nail polish collection post...for now, I guess, until I buy more (which who knows when that will be)! These are actually my moms, but we kind of have this unspoken thing where "what's mine is yours."

{L-R: Barefoot in Barcelona ; Señorita Rose-alita ; Manicurist of Seville ; That's an "EL" of a Color! ; 100° in the Shade}

I'm so excited to wear these colors! I ♥ Fall!

{L-R: Your Royal Shine-ness ; My Private Jet ; Baby It's Coal Outside ; Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees ; Here Today ... Aragon Tomorrow}

This post may be a little scattered - sorry if it is :) 

Subtle School Look

I've been wearing this look to classes for the past couple of weeks. I started off using Benefit's Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Birthday Suit (which I completely forgot I had until I found it in my moms makeup stash ;]) all over my lid and wiping the excess on the brow bone. Then I mixed Buck and Naked from the Urban Decay Naked Palette and applied it to the crease. Lastly for mascara, I used MAC Zoom Lash.

{Naked (3rd from Left) ; Buck (5th from Left)}

Cravings #2..

I must say, living in Miami for 3 months has done something to me for the better. It boosted my confidence a little, and honestly I think it was being around my family. They're always so sure of themselves in everything they do and I kind of caught onto that. So I channeled them in a job interview I had this week and, I must say, that was probably the best interview I'd ever done! I'm hoping and praying and crossing my fingers and toes for this job!! So if, maybe I should say when, I get this job I won't be able to buy much - or anything - for a few months. That said, I have another wish list!

1. Lush Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream: "Keep Your Knockers In Tit Top Shape." This cream is supposed to soften and firm your...ta-ta's. A few reviewers on the Lush website claim they use this cream on their tummy, bum, and thighs as well!

2. Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner: I love eyeliner, I love glitter. So a glitter liner = have to have it! And they'd be fun to use to show school spirit - if they have one of the schools colors!

3. Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner: TiffanyD on YouTube did a review on this product. It's supposed to help make your upper lashes look fuller.

4. Sigma Dare Eyeshadow Palette: One of three of Sigma's new palettes - it's has gorgeous colors for Fall!

5. Mac Rubenesque Paint Pot: The first paint pot I ever bought was Delft - a medium blue with green/gold undertones. Not the best color for a girl who loves to wear neutrals. So my next PP will be Rubenesque.

6. L'Oreal One Sweep Eyeshadow: I'm dying to try this! Even if the "one sweep" aspect doesn't work, you can always use them one by one.

7. NARS Body Illuminator: A bronze shimmer to prolong your summer tan. I think this may be a good dupe for MAC's To The Beach Bronze Body Oil - which I think was limited edition. *I read it's best to mix with lotion.