What do you do for Halloween / A Halloween memory
Anyone who knows me knows that I love Halloween. Dressing up and getting to be someone else for one night is such a blast. I can't say I've ever really gone over the top with any of my costumes, or that I've ever come up with anything super creative, but I love getting all decked out for the occasion.
A few years ago, my friend Noelle and I made ourselves tutus. Well, I was too busy traveling for work, so she made them for us (after I had made one for Miss Taryn that was sooo adorable!) and they were so cute! I think we wore them and went as twin Sugar Plum Fairies the last two Halloweens in a row. Last year I wore a wig (which I'd never done before) and I loved it! I don't have a picture of the tutu, but this is what I looked like last year.
The year before that I was going to a friend's Halloween Party and wanted to dress up as someone/something awesome! This party is held annually and is ridiculous! They empty out their entire fridge (I'm talking the shelves on the door and everything) and fill it with jello and kamikaze shots in little disposable cups! Everyone gets decked out and it is so much fun. I decided to go as Amy Winehouse and I think I pulled off the look!
That's Auri and I... we had a second party to go to the following weekend and I wasn't in the mood for much, so I just did some cute makeup and put on my witch's hat. I think it worked out fine!
What are your plans for Halloween this year?
For years I used eye shadow primer from MAC, and even their concealer, but I eventually started feeling like it wasn't working. I'd seen a lot of talk in the beauty magazines and such about Urban Decay's Eye Shadow Primer Potion and decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, the stuff is amazing! It will keep your shadow on for 12+ hours, no questions asked. I've found the only time it doesn't seem to work so well is if I apply too much of it before doing my shadow. Otherwise, I love it. And very recently, Urban Decay started making the "professional size" for those of us that use it like it's goin' out of style... I really like the squeeze tube instead of using an applicator wand. Love, love, love it!
Next item on my list of faves is MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. I recently purchased a tube of this on my last trip to Vegas. I've never really been a fan of concealer or foundation, but with my skin in its current state, I thought I'd give this a try. I feel like concealers usually just draw more attention to the problem areas instead of doing what they're supposed to do. This stuff is absolutely the best I've tried. I believe it's water-resistant, if not water-proof. It's "longwear" meaning it's supposed to last all day. To top it all off, the stuff actually conceals! Weird, huh? If you're looking for something new, give this stuff a try. I was very pleasantly surprised!
Another new favorite I've found is Urban Decay's All Nighter spray. Once you spray it on (after your makeup is on and you look gorgeous) it's supposed to help keep your makeup on for 16+ hours (are we sensing a trend here?). It proclaims to be moisture resistant, but seeing how I sweat like a madwoman, I can't attest to that. I have noticed though, through the sweat, my makeup tends to look more even and stays on better than had I not used it. Hell, it could all be placebo effect, but if I think I look good, then that's all that really matters, right?! 
Last but certainly not least is a staple I've had in my lip bag (yes, I have a bag with lip stuff only) for years. It's Benefit's Lip Plump and it will help keep your lipstick on for hours on end. I'm not sure why it's called "plump" because it doesn't contain any plumpers; I think its name indicates it makes lips appear more plump, rather than actually plumping them. It works by filling in the lines/cracks that naturally occur in our lips to keep lipstick/color from running. The application process is a source of comedy in my circle of friends, and I might share with you sometime. Anyhoodle, I love this stuff! 
I promised y'all I'd take before and after pictures of my lashes, so here you go! It's a good thing I've got a bit of a tan for my "before" picture... otherwise I might not want to share it with you! I took this right before my appointment.
This is a really cute picture of the girls! We were all shades of animals that night... I'm not sure what kind of animal Auri was representing, but as soon as I figure it out, I'll let you know. Better yet, if you've got an idea, fill me in!
We had a fabulous time at the wedding and had a ton of fun meeting everyone! Thank you so much for inviting me! I love you guys!
I got the two sweatshirts I ordered. I'm currently wearing "Isle Esme" and it's soo damn cute. Auri and Noelle think we all need to get matching hoodies to wear to the premiere. Jessica and Odum are included in that bunch! By the way, Odum's house burned down. Well, it didn't really burn down, but the filter on the fish tank caught on fire and they've got a ton of smoke and water damage and have to have the whole house fixed. They're going to be living in a hotel for the next few months! Yuck! 
First and foremost, I've gotta go with the lingerie. There's just something about wearing a very feminine and sexy little number, whether it's underneath your clothes, or the only thing you have on. And I think the boys will agree with me here... a woman always looks good in sexy lingerie!
Next on the list is jewelry. I know it may sound a bit trite, but I don't care... this is my list. I love my bling... it makes me feel sexy. And since I've purchased a lot of it for myself, I feel even more sexy knowing I can treat myself to the little luxuries. 
This is our pooch, Fergie, aka Fergalicious (just for the record, I came up with the name waaaay before the song came out). She likes to clean her beard after she's had her dinner.
