tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18272729934400355632012-01-30T21:42:40.142-08:00Just me....plain and simpleStephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-53018758075603746052012-01-30T00:36:00.000-08:002012-01-30T00:36:00.540-08:00

This week, in the Facebook group Never To Much Sparkle, the challenge was to do a Blix Remix.  In other words, take a look from the amazing talented Blix and try to recreate it.  Blix has more talent in her little pinky toe than I have in ALL my parts but I gave it a try just the same! (I sincerely hope that I can get a decent camera soon.  My camera washed these colors out soooo much.  This

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-13296428144926232102012-01-28T11:55:00.000-08:002012-01-28T11:58:36.935-08:00

I've had these shadows for a little while.  Things got pretty hectic with school....add that to my super-procrastinator spirit and it made for not-so-successful blogging. I bought these during a 10 eye shadows for $20 sale.  What makeup addict can resist a sale like that?  Not me, that's for sure!  I also grabbed their eye shadow primer.  Everything arrived pretty quickly and was packaged very

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-55480181716679203212012-01-11T09:30:00.000-08:002012-01-11T09:30:46.622-08:00

I have two mini-reviews for you guys today. The first one is Maybelline Lots of Lashes mascara.  It has this nifty "heart shaped" (heart shaped?  Well, that's what Maybelline calls it--doesn't look heart shaped to me.) brush.  The idea is that the brush is tapered to make reaching the lashes in the inner corners of your eyes easier.  As far as the product goes, it's just plain ordinary mascara

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-11355442057866488712011-12-06T13:18:00.000-08:002011-12-06T13:19:52.035-08:00

I've really been rather suck-ish at keeping up with my favorites lists.  But somewhere between classes, clinicals at the hospital, work, kids and pretty much life in general...I've managed to still assemble a little collection of new (new to me, anyway) stuff that has quickly become my go-to stuff for the moment. OHWTO's BLACK MAGIC SOAP I was so excited to get my OHWTO order that I didn't take

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-37682803078023805692011-11-30T14:13:00.000-08:002011-11-30T14:15:57.896-08:00

I love perfumes that smell like food. I especially love perfumes that smell like desserts. (Spoken like a true fat chick!) My favorite perfume for quite some time has been Epically Epic Soap Company's 'Yellow Cake' scent.  It's an uncomplicated smell and when I'm wearing it, I feel young, free, and content.  It was a big hit with the dudes too.  Quite a few men that I know would stop to tell

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-45915663399894115932011-11-01T14:37:00.000-07:002011-11-01T14:37:08.446-07:00

I waffled between dressing for Halloween or not.  I had a work thing that took up most of my day yesterday and by the time that I got home I had decided not to dress up. But once my kids got home, I got wrapped up in the spirit of the holiday and I wanted to participate.  So I did! Keep in mind 1) I have never made a serious attempt at a Halloween look before.  AND  2) I threw this on my face

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-90303182676705182642011-10-05T15:47:00.000-07:002011-10-05T15:47:20.919-07:00

This is just a hodge podge of looks that I've done over the last little while.  Some of them I've liked and others were just meh. Here goes! This one was inspired by Robyn's (Stay Beautiful) cut crease that was inspired by Kevin from the Disney Movie "Up".  Mine hardly comes close...I am not skilled at the cut crease :)I used the Sugarpill Burning Heart Palette This one really didn't turn out

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-54152347178120300632011-10-03T12:10:00.000-07:002011-10-03T12:11:37.293-07:00

As you know, Jeff was a sweetheart and bought me a salt scrub.  In my mini-review of that scrub, I mentioned that I'd made my own scrubs for cheaper.  So I figured that I'd post my "recipe"--not that I think it qualifies as a recipe as it only has two ingredients. What You Will Need white or brown sugar (or a combination of both) olive oil (nothing extra special, whatever is cheapest is fine) a

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-12406353906676144762011-09-29T15:02:00.000-07:002011-09-29T15:02:53.271-07:00

Do you guys have this stuff in your local malls too?  With the really obnoxious sales people that attack you and try to buff your nails with their "magic" buffer that does everything but cure the common cold? Side note:  I have psoriasis on my fingernails.  It is an immune system disorder.  There is no amount of buffing with your magic buffer that is going to make my nails pretty.  Yes, overly

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-40054513767284534962011-09-27T12:46:00.000-07:002011-09-27T12:46:22.051-07:00

I really loved my birthday look. I loved it so much that I thought about what I could do to make it even better.  And the answer was obvious....... MAKE IT BLUE!!!!After all, blue is my favorite color for eyeshadow--ever.  I've never met a blue that I didn't like.  Okay, that's not entirely true.  I have a love/hate relationship with Sugarpill's Afterparty--it just doesn't work for me.  But

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-86245080979359631942011-09-26T17:55:00.000-07:002011-09-26T17:55:51.578-07:00

Today is my birthday!  I'm refusing to age any more so let's just say I'm turning 27.....again (I've been 27 for years now!) I did absolutely nothing for my birthday.  It was just an ordinary day.  Later in the week, the family and I will have a celebration dinner of Tacos (my absolute favorite meal) and Pineapple Upside-down Cake (my favorite cake!).  But for today it was just running errands

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-28247908714186965562011-08-26T09:57:00.000-07:002011-08-26T09:57:58.272-07:00

I placed an order with My Pretty Zombie when the shop was having a 33% off sale.  I'd heard good things and I wanted to give these beautiful eyeshadows a try...but I haven't really been in the greatest position to be purchasing non-essentials lately.  When I saw the sale, I jumped on the opportunity because...honestly, I only spent slightly over twenty bucks...and twenty bucks, in the grand

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-15507208396525021972011-08-23T13:38:00.000-07:002011-08-23T13:38:43.156-07:00

It's that time again.  Time to take a peek into my makeup stash and see what items I've been using the most! URBAN DECAY EYESHADOW TRANSFORMATION POTION That's a mighty long name for a product! (Did I even get it right? I'm totally guessing!)  I know there are plenty of different techniques and products out there that are used for applying eyeshadow as eyeliner.  I also know that I haven't

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-74061700862561891002011-08-10T12:17:00.000-07:002011-08-10T12:17:53.308-07:00

I received Concrete Minerals Electric Eye Primer as a gift when I won a contest on their Facebook page.  I would have taken my own picture of my actual product when I received it....but Mathias likes to sneak into my room and make a stinking mess out of play with my makeup.  The first time I went to use it, I opened the tin to find the primer has been all chopped up inside.  It looked like beige

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-33743433686236079812011-07-19T12:22:00.000-07:002011-07-19T12:22:04.094-07:00

It's been really hot and we're expecting a massive heat wave this week with temperatures in the high 90's.  According to the weatherman, it will feel like it is over 100 degrees and it will be oppressively humid as well.  NOT good makeup weather!  I've only worn makeup once this past week and that was to school on Friday night.  This is the look....inspired by Emma Watson's movie premier makeup-

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-24353863386685286072011-07-03T17:10:00.000-07:002011-07-03T17:10:32.632-07:00

I've really been kinda smitten with the video for Selena Gomez's "I Love You Like a Love Song"....not because I like the song....but because I'm in love with the purple eye makeup she rocks in the beginning of the video. So, I thought I'd try my hand at it.  I used: Concrete Mineral's Electric Eye Primer and NYX Jep in Milk 120 Palette Random Medium Purple (lid) Sugarpill Poison Plum (crease)

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-62644553672007345242011-06-25T11:30:00.000-07:002011-06-25T11:30:45.397-07:00

I did a little shopping recently.  We'll call it retail therapy...since I've been dealing with some stuff in my life and needed a boost.  I probably shouldn't have spent the money...and my one credit card is probably huddled over in the corner crying...but this is the absolute last stuff I'm buying for a really long time (barring necessities).  Despite my bad judgement...I love what I bought and

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-86079256369392955052011-06-07T18:35:00.000-07:002011-06-07T18:35:51.724-07:00

Things have been pretty hectic lately.  I've started my clinicals at school so now I'm working full-time and then I work at school all weekend long.  It's tiring but it will be worth it in the end.  I haven't been wearing much makeup for school but that doesn't mean I haven't gone without! :)  Here's what I've been loving for the past month or so: EPICALLY EPIC SOAP COMPANY'S LAVENDER OAT SOAP

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-73877444666844012662011-05-28T08:00:00.000-07:002011-05-28T08:00:24.668-07:00

It's Memorial Day weekend....I have the weekend off from school and work will only be taking up a small part of my days.  We had a big fun day planned with the kids but the weather forecast calls for cloudy skies and thunderstorms all day (although it's quite sunny out at the moment....) :( So...we decided to go buy some doughnuts and settle in for a family movie day.  We're kicked back and

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-57507918382570377432011-05-19T12:50:00.000-07:002011-05-19T12:50:11.658-07:00

Last term, I noticed something about my one of my nursing instructors. Her lashes looked beyond fabulous.  Week after week, I wanted to ask her what mascara she was using.  This term, she's my math teacher and, on the first day, I got up the nerve to ask her what she's been using. :) First, she told me that without mascara she has almost no eyelashes.  Then she told me that, ever since she

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-80959995352066806582011-05-17T14:51:00.000-07:002011-05-17T14:58:17.288-07:00

I did this look a while ago.It's been sitting on my phone for what seems like forever but school and work have been kicking my butt big time!  It's my recreation of this tutorial.  I was really happy with the way this turned out.  The day that I did this, I went out for lunch and the waitress stopped and talked to me for a good chunk of time--complimenting me, asking how I did it, what I used

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-45010019236802296882011-05-03T15:23:00.000-07:002011-05-03T15:23:55.684-07:00

I've been really busy studying for and taking my finals.  And the times when I've managed to do any makeup--either the weather was too dreary for good photos or I was doing the makeup at night and I most definitely do NOT have proper lighting for taking pictures in my room at night! :)  But here's two of the looks I've done this past week: First off, I had been searching high and low for a Wet n

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-55978696385190763952011-04-16T15:21:00.000-07:002011-04-16T15:21:49.945-07:00

Or maybe I should say Misses and Hits....because I'm going to save the best for last. I haven't been feeling very creative lately.  I've been clinging to makeup that I know works for me and doesn't take much time to do.  But I have two LOTD's to share that weren't my "same old stuff". I love orange and purple.  I love orange and purple looks when I see them other people.  I just haven't figured

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-50238725816626492662011-04-08T05:31:00.000-07:002011-04-08T05:32:21.182-07:00

Just doing a quick catch up on a few looks that I've done lately but haven't had a chance to post.  Usually, I do make up once or twice a week (usually when I'm going out for the day or for school on Friday night) but this past week, I've set a little time aside during my day to play around.  Even though I really had no where to go and nothing in particular to do, I've been having a lot of fun

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-260016505308105252011-03-30T17:26:00.000-07:002011-03-30T17:26:45.181-07:00

Today I had one of the worst days that I've had in quite some time.  It was a wretched day at work followed by an appointment at my son's school that left me feeling drained and utterly miserable. But when I saw the latest MUG tutorial, I thought to myself...."I bet those colors would cheer me up!" I rarely wear pink....I don't think it looks very good on me, but I felt drawn to try this one. 

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-28178628826627671032011-03-27T15:22:00.000-07:002011-03-27T15:22:02.204-07:00

These are the products I've been finding myself turning to again and again lately.  There's nothing new or overly exciting on the list, but I thought I'd share with you guys anyway :) 1. SUGARPILL!!! I use the Cold Heart Palette for something just about everyday!  Bulletproof and Tako are my go-to black and white e/s.  Poison Plum is an amazing purple!  I'm glad that I got my hands on one of

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-76451981985512388492011-03-23T16:22:00.000-07:002011-03-23T16:22:35.328-07:00

The inspiration for the title of this LOTD comes from two places.  One:  I tried my hand at Makeup Geek's "How to look Rocker-Chic" tutorial....and Two:  my favorite shirt is a T-shirt which has "This mom rocks" embossed across the front in glitter and sequins (unfortunately I've worn it so much that the sequins have started falling off and the shirt is swiftly on the way to saying 'This mom ocks

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-73286169326819684962011-03-22T16:03:00.000-07:002011-03-22T16:03:13.371-07:00

From Epically Epic's Etsy Store: A sprayable hydrating body mist with a blend of antioxidant rich oils and vitamin E that leaves your skin feeling silky soft and smelling epic. Spray on wet or dry hair to boost shine and fight frizz. It's perfect to use as a light perfume or for layering with my other scented products. I bought this when I made my last big haul.  The previous time I had

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-51769836087713897972011-03-20T19:02:00.000-07:002011-03-20T19:02:40.545-07:00

I didn't actually wear either of these looks for St. Patrick's Day.  I forgot to take pictures that day (which I'm pretty disappointed about because I thought it came out really good!) But I used Sugarpill's Goldilux in both.  It totally lives up to all the hype it gets.  It is THE gold of ALL golds!  It's like real gold in eyeshadow form!  It's just plain awesome in a jar! I recently got a

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-91688607338216656802011-03-05T11:52:00.000-08:002011-03-05T11:52:25.979-08:00

Just thought I'd share two recent LOTDs. First, I wanted to retry my Valentine's Day Look.  I knew I could do it better.  I think it still needs practice but it did come out better this time. I used:Sugarpill's TacoSugarpill's Poison PlumWet n' Wild Liquid EyelinerMilani Liquif-eye Eyeliner  Next, I was inspired by Petrilude's Green Winged Neon Machine Tutorial .  I really liked how this came

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-19852711861899214892011-03-01T08:55:00.000-08:002011-03-01T08:55:35.834-08:00

I recently had a chance to go on somewhat of a shopping spree.  I went a little crazy (for me) buying things that I've been wanting for a while. A pic of most of my haul...please ignore the dollar store makeup wipes in the background :) My sister and I hit Sephora on Valentine's Day.  She and I both bought a Hello Kitty roll-on perfume and I bought a sample bottle of Urban Decay All-nighter

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-58436332147648263522011-02-25T09:26:00.000-08:002011-02-25T09:26:42.466-08:00

My mom wasn't much into makeup, but she always had plenty of perfumes on her dresser for little-girl me to play with.  When I saw the Wet n' Wild  I Got Good Jeans palette, I immediately thought of my favorite of all my mom's smelly stuff:   (Image from Google...as I'm quite sure my mom does not own this anymore since it's been discontinued) I don't remember what it smelled like but I do remember

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-67326183482254521142011-02-15T17:04:00.000-08:002011-02-15T17:04:20.019-08:00

I know it's a day late and all but better late than never right? I didn't originally have plans for Valentine's Day and I was just planning on creating a look inspired by the day but not necessarily for me to wear out.  I wanted something soft and girly that didn't have pink involved as I can't really pull off pinks. This is what I came up with first:Concrete Minerals White Rabbit (Lid)

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-19095959433456980052011-02-10T09:10:00.000-08:002011-02-10T09:10:16.552-08:00

FREE! Oh all right....maybe there are more beautiful words....but I was pretty psyched when I found out that I had won Concrete Minerals' 500 fan Facebook contest.   I've been on a very low-buy lately (which, for me, means that I don't make purchases from my favorite places...because I know I'd spend way too much...so I feed my addiction by occasionally heading to the drug store for an item or

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-64529090949945813522011-02-04T14:01:00.000-08:002011-02-04T14:01:26.590-08:00

I was "window shopping" at Wal-Mart yesterday (can it technically be called window shopping if you ACTUALLY buy something?).  I was supposed to be grocery shopping but the makeup section always calls to me and I said I wasn't going to buy anything...but obviously I'm delusional :) I was so happy with the pretty Hard Candy eyeshadow that I had bought last time (pretty purple sparkles always make

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-91073945796016271462011-02-01T15:09:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:09:53.980-08:00

I went to the drug store the other day for a little retail therapy :)  I was hoping to find some super deals but there wasn't anything really stellar that jumped out at me sale-wise.  But I did grab a few things that I'd been wanting to try and a few impulse items too.  Wet n' Wild Color Icon Palettes in Silent Treatment, I'm Feeling Retro and I Dream of Greenie :) Oke Doke Nail Polish in

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-72951153077166345242011-01-24T17:33:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:33:20.729-08:00

No makeup today.  I've had some stuff going on at home and on the days when I did wear make-up...it wasn't anything that I was particularly proud of or thought was really worth posting. Instead of make-up, I want to talk about diets and books.  Or, specifically, a book about a diet. When Alex gave me my Kindle for Christmas, he also included a gift card so that I could buy some books.  (

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-43477979039369613422011-01-09T15:29:00.000-08:002011-01-09T16:14:34.778-08:00

....without some sort of makeup in my cart! I'm a sucker for sparkles and cute packaging (who isn't, really?).  On my last trip to Wal-Mart I managed to make it out with only two things! *gasp!* I picked up Hard Candy's Glow all the way luminizer (which I've yet to really test drive) and this cute single eyeshadow from Hard Candy as well.  This shade is called Lunar Eclipse (Oh. My. Jammies.

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-59026973202669373542011-01-09T08:26:00.000-08:002011-01-09T08:26:04.947-08:00

Concrete Minerals is having their 500 Fan Contest!  They are giving away four full size mineral eyeshadows (of the winner's choice) AND their electric eye primer.  I've never used their primer, but I've read some really good review of it lately and if I wasn't so financially challenged, I would definitely pick it up and give it a shot :)  I have, however, used their eyeshadows.  I have a bunch of

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-21213923308226307732011-01-02T12:04:00.000-08:002011-01-02T12:04:55.507-08:00

I didn't do anything super-fun for NYE.  We had a quiet night in with the kids.  We made some snacks and played xbox and board games.  I fell asleep at 9pm and the kids woke me at 11:55 so I could see the ball drop.  Afterward, I promptly went to bed as I had to be to work at 7am. But I didn't want to miss out on all the NYE makeup fun...so I threw this together just to be festive.  I like how

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-76345396982606168362010-12-29T19:29:00.000-08:002010-12-29T19:29:14.382-08:00

I hate paying shipping fees. I know that's an odd way to start this review but I'll explain :) When it comes to a finishing powder, my absolute favorite is Fyrinnae's Fluff.  LOVE IT.  But....I'm really poor right now and I HATE to pay shipping (even when it's ridiculously cheap). I want to buy product with my money...with every single penny gosh darnit!!!!! I'm not complaining about Fyrinnae

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-71354677197021831602010-12-28T12:46:00.000-08:002010-12-28T12:46:39.809-08:00

I was one of the winners of the giveaway over at Becca's Blog and I am now the proud owner of a Wet n' Wild limited edition Snow Sprite Palette!!  Becca was also kind enough to send along a sample of her Strawberry Lip Butter from her Etsy shop: One Hand Washes the Other I just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!  It's not often I win anything and getting the package on Christmas Eve

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-17827672961130204852010-12-26T08:02:00.000-08:002010-12-26T08:02:05.884-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!! I hope everyone had a great Christmas that was filled with happiness and joy and maybe even a few presents that they've been longing for!  My living room is still filled with toys galore.  Wall-to-wall, no matter how much we try to organize and separate them into sensible piles for each child.  There's even been talk that this is the best. Christmas. ever.  but then

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-8223516452382120142010-12-21T16:27:00.000-08:002010-12-21T16:27:49.902-08:00

When it comes to Christmas, I generally don't care if I get any major gifts.  As long as I get to see the happiness on my kids' faces on Christmas morning--I'm content. That being said....when an opportunity arises to receive gifts....I'm happy to receive them! I don't usually ask for much (if anything) and I'd rather be surprised than just have someone randomly picking for me from a list.  I

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-35362182052635812812010-12-15T11:10:00.000-08:002010-12-15T16:58:56.266-08:00

While I was off hiding (well...mostly sleeping), I did manage to compile a few different looks.  I didn't do much makeup (I probably did full makeup maybe once a week) but here's some of the EOTDs that I did do 120 Palette (light/speckled purple, dark purple, black), LA Colors liquid eyeliner  I've done this one before...but I think I did it better this time.  Practice makes perfect!NYX JEP (

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-49584693186843232542010-12-10T07:18:00.000-08:002010-12-10T07:18:26.877-08:00

Make-up has been my passion/hobby for roughly two years now.  I'd always wanted to learn how to apply eyeshadow without looking like a toddler that had messed around at her mama's vanity.  I had no idea the amount of information that would be available to me.  Like so many people like me, blogs and videos supply us with ideas, recommendations, and opinions.  And even though opinions may vary

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-72785140985433647732010-12-06T11:03:00.000-08:002010-12-06T11:03:49.950-08:00

I just want to apologize for being away for so long! I really appreciate those of you that take time out of your busy days to come hang out in my very tiny section of the blogosphere. I haven't felt very well lately.  Various trips to the doctor have uncovered a few different health concerns. My thyroid is severely out of whack.  Lots of symptoms arise from low thyroid but big ones for me have

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-39642824113293844592010-10-25T12:58:00.000-07:002010-10-25T12:58:48.910-07:00

I feeling kind of down and out the other day, so I went to my local Family Dollar to see if I could buy some cheap make-up to put a smile on my face.  Nothing makes me smile quicker than new make-up!  I didn't have much money to spend, but I got two items.This one:   and a bottle of LA Colors liquid eyeliner.  I really don't have much in the way of neutral makeup, and this was a welcome addition

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-30086102742111920942010-10-11T13:52:00.000-07:002010-10-11T13:52:13.010-07:00

I have a couple of looks to post.  I was *mostly* happy with them :) Neutral look done with my 120 palette(Don't mind me...I know I look like a dork!) Sassy Minerals Tabloid Fodder (I think...my memory is a little hazy lol) and Concrete Minerals Swamped. This one was taken after being out in the rain.  It was so dark that I couldn't get the blue and purple to show up separately in the picture

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-49310128570656653922010-09-28T09:05:00.000-07:002010-09-28T09:06:22.382-07:00

My collection isn't nearly as large as some people's but I thought I'd show you guys where I do my make up and how I *try* to keep things organized.  I'm messy by nature and usually my area is a disaster, but these pictures were taken on a good day :) Having a nice space for your makeup doesn't have to be expensive.  I re-purposed a glass computer desk as my vanity.  I have it placed right

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-27033818322587812262010-09-26T16:54:00.000-07:002010-09-26T16:54:21.228-07:00

I can't believe that it's been over two weeks since I last posted!!! I'm soooo sorry!!!  It's been a crazy whirlwind of going to school, working, getting sick and celebrating birthdays. Yep, that's right...today is MY birthday....woo hoo! Cue the birthday music! My daughter, Addy, also has a birthday coming up on Thursday and we celebrated her birthday today.  We celebrated my birthday earlier

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-44063298876116897732010-09-10T09:48:00.000-07:002010-09-10T09:49:10.471-07:00

School has really got me hopping!  I finished my Biology paper and now I'm working on a research project that has five separate tasks involved.  I'm doing well, but it's definitely keeping me busy.  I'm sorry I haven't had much time to post anything.  But...with the kids back in school, I should have more time on my hands for both schoolwork and fun stuff like blogging :) I do have two looks to

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-12796445497949303932010-08-30T10:36:00.000-07:002010-08-30T10:36:18.878-07:00

Just wanted to give y'all a heads up that kitten mittens is having a giveaway on her blog.  Ok...so I did that because I wanted another entry to win all the cool stuff she's giving away :P  But.... I love her blog.  Her energy shows through in what she posts and she always makes me laugh, so you should follow her if you aren't already.  (And then enter her giveaway!) I promise I'll try to be

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-81257906208075494452010-08-20T08:07:00.000-07:002010-08-20T08:07:55.544-07:00

This has been the most stressful ten days that I've had in quite some time!  Our car broke down last week.  We've only had it for four months.  The extended warranty refused to cover the repairs and the dealership's 90-day warranty expired last month.  And even if we had the money to cover the $2800 in repairs--the transmission might still need to be replaced!!!  We live in a semi-rural area and

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-6000966060296284162010-08-18T09:40:00.000-07:002010-08-18T09:40:42.248-07:00

This morning I was checking out this article.  It's about things that the graduating class of 2010 doesn't know/can't relate to and things that have always been for them.  Things like Nirvana being considered classic rock and not writing in cursive.  Even though I consider myself to be a pretty adaptable person who totally doesn't feel my age, I still felt kind of old and dated by some of the

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-52685577341363625732010-08-12T10:59:00.000-07:002010-08-12T10:59:38.983-07:00

Last week, Alex and I were out running some errands alone and we decided to grab some lunch.  Because we were alone....we decided to check out a place that we'd been interested in trying that we didn't think anyone else (the kids) would be interested in. We went to the Hidden Cafe (Delaware Plaza, 185 Delaware Avenue, Delmar NY).  Alex LOVES Greek and Mediterranean style food.  I, however,

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-71350075881879092162010-08-10T11:27:00.000-07:002010-08-10T11:29:53.536-07:00

School is proving to be really hectic.  Cramming full-time study into two days a week is daunting.  It's requiring a lot of self direction and motivation--two things I don't always have much of! But I'm enjoying school....mostly because a) I'm a huge nerd AND b)I'm a huge nerd. I have a paper due this weekend (actually it's not due until NEXT weekend but I get extra credit if it's turned in on

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-4091295302888724202010-08-04T17:59:00.000-07:002010-08-04T17:59:45.025-07:00

It's hot and it's late.  I haven't done any makeup in days but I do have some posts coming up and I thought I'd share with everybody what's going to be coming up in the next little while. I have a few LOTD's to share.  I also have a review of Physician's Formula multi-colored corrector in green. I checked out a new restaurant--review soon to follow. And..... I'm stealing this idea from my

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-58048130623413500802010-07-30T09:13:00.000-07:002010-07-30T09:14:37.124-07:00

If you read my last post, then you know that I took the family out to Cici's Pizza last night. This was a very big deal. You see, I have this pet peeve.  It's silly, really--but a peeve nonetheless.  I HATE when there are commercials on MY television for restaurants that are not accessible to me.  It was years before my area had a Chili's but I knew all about their burgers and baby back ribs. 

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-55650980337371773342010-07-29T13:25:00.000-07:002010-07-29T13:28:13.541-07:00

When it comes to makeup, I'm an eyeshadow addict. When it comes to eyeshadow....blues, oranges, and purples(and the occasional chartreuse) are my crack...the bolder and sparklier (is that even a word???) they are--the better I like them. But I've fallen in love....with a GREEN!!! A couple of weeks ago, I put in an order to Sassy Minerals because I needed a refill on my foundation--and they

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-18741696480241634962010-07-23T06:32:00.000-07:002010-07-23T06:33:26.224-07:00

After reading Grey's review on Epically Epic Soap Co.  I immediately went to the Etsy shop and started window shopping.  Then I immediately starting pouting because I was beyond broke and I wanted to try sooo many of the items that are for sale in this shop. So I set out to work some overtime, so I could bring some of this delightful stuff home to me where it rightfully belongs! Since I

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-69711464102527462402010-07-16T12:16:00.000-07:002010-07-16T12:16:25.699-07:00

It's been hot and sticky.  Plus, I've been pretty lazy busy this week.  But I thought I'd post a few of the LOTD's I've come up over the past week or so.  I was happier with some more than others but all in all I don't think any of them was a total fail. Blue-ish look using Concrete Minerals' Temptress and Fyrinnae's Futuristic Glam Rock: Then...for fun, I tried to recreate Petrilude's Blue

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-40547145755391456372010-07-09T13:27:00.000-07:002010-07-12T16:31:21.782-07:00

The Northeast has been having a massive heatwave.  The temperatures have been in the high 90's but with the heat index (or whatever it's called) it's felt like triple digit weather!  It's been stifling and oppressive, to say the least, and I haven't much felt like wearing clothes--let alone makeup! :) But today it was only 88 degrees (Farenheit) and I had to go out and run some errands so I did

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-57915763238709377052010-07-02T15:34:00.000-07:002010-07-02T15:37:19.805-07:00

I have always lived in the Capital District of upstate New York.  You'd think in the 34 years that I've been here, I'd have seen everything there is to see.  Yep, I thought so too :)  Last week, Jeff had an idea to visit Central Park in Schenectady.  He told me it had a disc golf course (his favorite sport), picnic areas, playgrounds.....and a botanical garden.  It sounded like the makings of

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-59057218043700985032010-07-01T16:04:00.000-07:002010-07-01T16:06:17.296-07:00

This is my first attempt at makeup with any real effort since my eye infection.  It was inspired by the shirt I wanted to wear today: It's just a cheap t-shirt from Wal-Mart but it's black, purple and hot pink.  Plus it has a bunch of sparkly glitter on it which makes it one of my favorites :) I also purchased my first NYX jumbo pencils last weekend and I've been itching to try them out.  I

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-20459208356488305562010-06-28T08:11:00.000-07:002010-06-28T08:11:22.397-07:00

I'm really sorry I haven't been around much this past week.  I started off not feeling well.  By mid-week, I had a migraine that just wouldn't quit.  To top all that off, I also managed to get some sort of really gross eye infection that left my eyes swollen and irritated. Kinda hard to post LOTD's with all that going on :) I spent the weekend with the family doing some pretty fun stuff. 

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-28441476328961057072010-06-20T13:33:00.000-07:002010-06-20T13:34:36.761-07:00

Yeah, yeah, yeah.....I know--I can hardly call these daily since I'm doing them whenever I feel like it ;) Just challenges perhaps? (I don't know....they haven't been very challenging either LOL) I'm supposed to talk about a piece of art.(Ok, I'm supposed to talk about a song that makes me cry too but I'm skipping it)   This is my piece of art.  It's one of my favorites.  It was painted by

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-7162151257296817522010-06-18T07:20:00.000-07:002010-06-18T07:23:45.016-07:00

I'm still kind of mad that my pictures from the other day disappeared.  I lost all the shots of my Bear's graduation.  It was a really lame ceremony (lasted maybe 7 minutes, if that) but it was really important to him and it's upsetting there's no photos to remember it by :( I lost my makeup pictures for that day too.  Which, in the grand scheme of things, is really no big deal because I can (

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-92028512077636968872010-06-18T06:15:00.000-07:002010-06-18T06:15:37.809-07:00

Days 14 and 15 of this daily challenge thing of which I'm totally cheating at I'm totally enjoying, are both about reading (again!).  Fourteen is about non-fiction and Fifteen is fan-fiction. This is going to be super short, which is cool by me because I have some makeup oriented posts I'd like to get up :) I almost never read non-fiction.  Reading for me is about fantasy and escape. 

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-92177600376501658992010-06-16T16:55:00.000-07:002010-06-16T16:55:37.686-07:00

Books, books and more books! :) I could probably write a million blog posts on my favorite books. But in the spirit of keeping this as short and sweet as possible, I'll talk about what I've just read/currently reading. I just finished 'Big Boned' by Meg Cabot.  When it comes to reading, I tend to prefer fun fiction that is easy for my mind to consume.  Brain Candy.  Fluff.  This series takes

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-69148231720468906302010-06-15T16:37:00.000-07:002010-06-15T16:40:53.093-07:00

I'm totally cheating at this daily challenge stuff! But it's okay, because days 11 and 12 can go together :) Post a recent photo of yourself/whatever tickles your fancy. And....you can't get anymore recent than today! I had to go to school to take my entrance exam and this is the makeup I did. Eyes:  Urban Decay Primer Potion Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy Fyrinnae Glitterboi (lid, lower lashline)

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-70673020895983158542010-06-13T13:22:00.000-07:002010-06-13T13:24:01.291-07:00

Yesterday, I surprised my sister and her two kids and brought them to my house for the night.  She definitely needed a break and my unannounced visit made her day.  We came back to my place and the kids played while she, Alex, Jeff and I played some Rockband, Trivial Pursuit (the actual board game), and Scene-it (for the xbox 360)  We had lots of pizza and quite a bit of fun too. My blog

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-45104465192621453992010-06-11T15:30:00.000-07:002010-06-11T17:07:34.194-07:00

Today I wanted to go to lunch with 3 of my 5 favorite men:  Jeff, Alex, and Mathias. We'd thought about trying Juicy Burger once before, but opted for something else.  We just happened to be in the area so it seemed like a convenient time to try something new. From the Juicy Burger website......... After spending a year with Ruth's Chris Steak house in Boston,Bobby Mitchell, former owner of

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-86688402332812377112010-06-11T13:04:00.000-07:002010-06-11T13:04:25.573-07:00

I went to Google looking for an example of a photo that makes me angry. You know what happened?  You guessed it--I got angry.  Whether it's right or wrong, I tend to try to live my life blissfully unaware of all the bad stuff going on around me.  I know I should be conscious of what's going on in the world around me.  But I prefer it here in my little shell where everyone loves me and bad

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-15537351950028458892010-06-10T12:10:00.000-07:002010-06-10T12:10:18.108-07:00

You've got to be kidding me.! Just ONE photo??? Not even remotely possible! (mostly because it's highly unlikely to get my kids to all sit together for ONE photo) Not a day goes by that these crazy kids don't make me smile. (of course they balance it out with equal parts of making me want to pull my hair out!) But I wuvs them just the same. They are THE four best things that have ever

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-44793836251527483892010-06-09T17:02:00.000-07:002010-06-09T17:03:35.686-07:00

I finally got up off my butt and called about going back to school. I made an appointment and went there today for an informational meeting. I'm really excited.  I can go all day, just one day a week--and occasionally one extra evening.  This fits in so well with my work and family schedules.  I can't wait! It's not official yet.  I have to take an entrance test and they need to see what my

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-49432097408486615882010-06-08T17:10:00.000-07:002010-06-08T17:10:18.198-07:00

I've been a little under the weather these past few days so I'm going to try to keep this one pretty short :) My most favorite quote is courtesy of my all time favorite singer (although I am aware she didn't actually write this song): Poor is the man whose pleasures depend upon the permission of another It's from 'Justify My Love'.  I know the song is mostly about sex but this quote says to me

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-57282947783652799322010-06-07T13:21:00.000-07:002010-06-07T13:21:00.235-07:00

I love books! My parents and grandmother were all bookworms and they passed that love down to me.  I was allowed to read whatever I wanted.  No topic was taboo and I was always encouraged to read outside of my age range and to broaden my mind.  I remember, once, we lived in a small town for a bit and the local library refused to let me borrow a Stephen King novel because I was 13.  They wanted

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-5799709141213948452010-06-06T16:40:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:40:43.933-07:00

I hardly ever watched TV until we got our DVR.  :) Now I'm a massive couch potato.  But at least I'm a couch potato on my own terms.  I watch what I want, when I want!  :-P Unfortunately, there's no way I could name just one show as my favorite.  So here's a short-ish list of some of my faves.... Psych Glee Bones House How I Met Your Mother Iron Chef America All the Law and Order series Modern

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-10478488225851088142010-06-05T15:59:00.000-07:002010-06-05T16:00:56.888-07:00

Today, I tried my first leopard print look. I'm definitely not afraid of color when it comes to my eyes, but for some reason this whole leopard print thing was daunting to me. My eyeliner could have been better and I really didn't have a brush small enough to fill in my "spots". But for a first attempt, I think I did all right :) EYES: Urban Decay Primer Potion (all around eye and up

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-50022434329924676772010-06-05T09:54:00.000-07:002010-06-05T11:18:21.099-07:00

I'm totally cheating with this blog.  It originally appeared on my old blog in May of 2008.  But the answers haven't changed in two years :)  I have a couple new posts bouncing around in my head plus I've got some stuff to do but I still wanted to do the whole 30-days thing....Also, eventually I'd like to incorporate my favorite entries from that blog over here :) I'm going to start off by saying

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-6586415443007628022010-06-04T19:58:00.000-07:002010-06-04T19:58:20.581-07:00

I'm such a sheep. Baaaa. So I'm seeing all these thirty day challenge posts on youtube and on some written blogs and um, well...... I love not having to come up with my own blog ideas love the idea of participating. The first topic is favorite song. I love music.  All kinds.  Well except country (and there are even a few select favorites in that genre too...shhhh don't tell anyone okay?) And

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-66724268121034266232010-06-03T16:58:00.000-07:002010-06-03T17:02:50.833-07:00

I've done a couple of looks over the past few days.  Nothing that I was particularly excited about but I figured I'd share anyway :) First, I thought I'd try my hand at the Cherry Coke inspired makeup over at makeup geek. I don't really like the way pink eyeshadow looks on me, but this wasn't too terrible.  I used my 120 palette (white, dark pink, dark purple).  The lips are Fyrinnae's lip

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-24786226370122252142010-06-01T15:04:00.000-07:002010-06-03T15:43:04.425-07:00

I spent most of Saturday out with the family, not necessarily celebrating the true spirit of Memorial Day--but more the unofficial start to summer--by having a small picnic at one of our local parks. This is me, barefaced (and 'nursing' my swollen eyelids from the yellow eyeshadow in the last post) :) We went to Joralemon Park.  It's a small and quiet park that boasts a 27-hole disc golf

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We didn't get to picnic today. The weather report called for a high temperature of 79 degrees and intermittent thunderstorms/showers.  Part of our plans included the kids swimming in a local creek--an idea that they were VERY excited about--and the weather just didn't match up with our plans.  Tomorrow's weather is supposed to be much more swimmer-friendly so we postponed our picnic until then.

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-23751693674030310892010-05-28T17:56:00.000-07:002010-05-30T06:50:10.739-07:00

I can't believe that it's been almost a week since I've posted anything! Reason being that I've been stuck in my real world doing real things (oh no! the horror!) First off, I finally finished redecorating my daughter's bedroom.  We painted it this insane yellow/green that she picked out called kiwi fruit.  It's more yellow than green but it's almost fluorescent--reminds me of pedestrian

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-10127526190210267152010-05-22T08:14:00.000-07:002010-05-30T06:50:41.731-07:00

You can sing that title like Celebration--LOL.  Boy do I have stuff to do!  We're redecorating and rearranging my kids' bedroom.  I have a ton of old furniture and useless items that need to get broken down into manageable pieces and taken to my apartment complex's special dumpster that they use just for this purpose.  Plus my living room could use a serious picking up and I believe there is a

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Friday was a busy day for me.  It was payday, so I had to drive out to my job's main office to pick up my paycheck...then it was a bunch of errands and driving all around the Capital District.  Even though it was a very bright and sunny spring day, I opted for a very dark, intense look.  It was probably too dark and intense for 11am and errand running but...I'm a rebel *snort* Out of all the

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-75994142384314654462010-05-15T19:48:00.000-07:002010-05-30T06:51:36.939-07:00

On Thursday, I set out to do the makeup look I neglected for the previous two days due to being sick.  I thought it came out well except for the liner.  Ordinarily I stick to pencil/crayon type liners but every now and then I like to play with liquid/gel because I do LOVE the winged liner look.  I suck at liquid liner...but I keep practicing!  It seems like the general consensus is that gel liner

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-42336019243681504072010-05-12T12:34:00.000-07:002010-05-12T13:17:36.161-07:00

The last few days have been pretty blah for me. I've been feeling under the weather for the last few days. I had a meeting at work earlier in the week and I'd planned a makeup look for that day, but I was feeling waaayyy to crappy to execute said plan.I've spent the last two days laying around the house drinking tea (both hot and iced) and watching a bunch of television (mostly season 4 of

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I did not want to leave the house yesterday. Nope. No way. No How. My sweetie and I had been relaxing (read: being utterly lazy) all day and it was wonderful. So many days we always have someplace to go...laundry, groceries, post office etc. But despite how much I was enjoying being a bump on a log, I ended up having to make a trip out to do some banking and a little shopping. Yesterday (

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-1398241304584447252010-05-06T08:58:00.000-07:002010-05-06T09:33:18.090-07:00

I haven't really worn much makeup this week. It's been a combination of lazy and busy. But today is my day off so I have plenty of time. Plus, it's my sweetie's birthday and I'm letting him be as sloth-like as he desires today....which means that it's almost noon and he's still sleeping :) Which gave me plenty of time to play with my makeup and practice taking pictures with my new-ish phone.

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-19386297320823498022010-05-05T17:58:00.000-07:002010-05-06T07:47:52.927-07:00

Usher--he isn’t my favorite singer but I do like him. I always forget how much. Every now and then my ipod will hit upon one of his songs and there I am mentally smacking my forehead like “oh yeah! I forgot…I LOVE this song!!” That being said…..what the hell is up with his new single ‘OMG’. I don’t hate it. When it comes on the radio, I find myself singing along. But I’m not sure. I’m

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-8581706984584327752010-05-04T16:39:00.000-07:002010-05-04T16:53:50.178-07:00

I’ve always been a big girl. I went from chubby toddler to plus size teen in the blink of an eye. And then on to a full fledged BBW in no time at all. I can remember, when I was a child, being subjected to weigh-ins and measuring food. Posting our individual weights on the refrigerator door to monitor our success (and mostly failure). My mom telling me you’d be so much prettier if

Stephteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842900189989640405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827272993440035563.post-55340467298801994092010-05-04T16:31:00.000-07:002010-05-06T07:45:47.420-07:00

I’m just another person who wanted to start a blog. I blogged for a couple of years on another site and I really enjoyed it.I had followers and comments (not a ton…but enough to make me happy)But my life started to get a little crazy. And the blogging forum I was using got a little boring.So…..I just quit.And lately I’ve missed it. Blogging has been such a great creative outlet for me in the

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