Tip of the Day: 12/27/12

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Hello, dear readers! Look at that beautiful woman that's washing her hair. How often does she wash it? Today's tip of the day is an oldie but goodie... I'm so awkward. Read on for the deets!

EOTD Tuesday: Christmas Edition!

Happy Holidays and merry Christmas to all of you beautiful people!

I freaking love Christmas with a burning passion. Cookies, presents, giving, cookies, recieving, being together, cookies, hot chocolate, family, friends, candy canes, everything flavored peppermint, and of course, an occasional cookie. (;

But it's honestly the holiday that I look forward to the most every year. Besides my birthday. And anyway, I just wanted to show you an EOTD (Eye Of The Day) made up just for today, as I'm going to be spending time with the family (don't want to look like a drag queen). I usually like to play up my eyes rather than my lips because... well... my lips are rather large for my biology. And I don't like them.

Let's move on, shall we?

Essie Boxer Shorts Swatches and Review

Hi everybody! I hope you're having a wonderful late autumn so far, it's getting really chilly, isn't it? I love my Eskimo coat... It makes me look like the chubbiest little kid. (:

Anyway, let's get straight to the swatches and review!

Tip of the Day 12/17/12

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If you haven't been on my blog before, first off, warm welcomes, and here's what these tips of the day are. I do these every so often, and honestly, they're kind of random. Like me. :D

How do I decide my tips of the day? Well, I have a bunch of random tips and tricks that I've picked up over the course of my young life, and I like to share them with people who haven't stumbled across such knowledge yet. So, getting on to it, today's topic is on making the perfect smudged liner!

Read on for more!

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 6: Violet

Okay today's challenge made me stumble a bit because I don't really have a violet nail color in my vast collection... Kind of awkward. SO I MADE IT WORK. Oh, and to devoted readers of my blog (I love you) I'm dreadfully sorry for not posting (what's new?) because school has hit me hard. Remember, I have school and somewhat of a life outside of blogging, but I really do try to get good posts out there for you guys. Onward!

If you want to see more pictures and colors I used, read on!

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 5: Blue

I'm not super fond of the color blue on my nails unless it's a rare, GORGEOUS color that only comes once in a lifetime, so I had a hard time thinking of designs for this challenge. But I did do a weird french tip/stripes/something design that looked okay. For the challenge, look no further than here.

Read on for more information!

2013's Color of the Year is... Emerald Green!

Pantone has announced that 2013's Color of the Year will be Emerald Green, if you couldn't tell from the title of the post.

"Lively. Radiant. Lush... A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony."

And that, folks, was just an excerpt from the website. I'm rather glad that next year emerald will be the color, as opposed to tangerine that was all the rage this year. It's a lot easier for me to work with, and it's perfect for the upcoming holidays!

If you haven't noticed, 2013 is just around the corner, so get on the train!

Do we need inspiration? I think yes.

Jayma Mays 

Read on for more inspiration!

OPI My Very First Knockwurst: Swatch and Review

Hello lovelies, how are you? I'm doing fine, thanks for wondering if you did. It's FRIDAY! TGIF! I'm actually a loser so I'm just going to be making posters for my Relay for Life team* and watching movies with the fam tonight instead of that thing regular teenagers do.. what is it? Par-taying? Sounds boring. ;)

I was excited when I found this nail polish, because I really liked the nudes in this collection. The OPI Germany collection (here) has a wide variety of darks and lights, but I always love the names of the polishes! Some of them are actually really creative, like Don't Talk Bach to Me. That one always cracks me up because I'm kind of an orcha-dork.

P.S. I apologize for the green stains on my fingers, I just finished painting and the paint refused to come off of  my fingers.

Read on for the review and more swatches!

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 4: Green

Hello, lovelies. Today's nail challenge is GREEN. Nail challenge here. Personally, I think today's design was a little holiday-ish. But I really adore the hunter green that adorns my nails. Take a look for yourself~

New Blog Title... What??

Yes, it's true. I have a new blog title. And URL. And it's pretty great. I'm sorry for all of you faithful readers that have read my blog, but I'm thinking of making my blog a little more fancy-schmancy, if you know what I mean. I'm sorry it was kind of a last minute thing, but I think it's for the better. ;)

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Pinterest Picks of the Month: Chianti EVERYTHING.

Fall is officially here, and so I wanted to celebrate with a few Pinterest picks! (: Last time, my other PPotM was actually pretty popular, so we'll see how this series spins out.

The theme of this month is chianti, oxblood, burgundy, whatever you want to call it! That was the IT color of the season, and I wanted to showcase its loveliness. It's really a gorgeous color you can pair with black or brown. Or really any other color actually. Anyway, keep on reading through my rambles!

Source: blog.globalstreetsnap.com via Preethi on Pinterest

The above picture is one of my favorites that I've managed to find on Pinterest. Oxblood is so versatile, and it can be used casually or at a formal event. Either way, it looks gorgeous.

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 3: Yellow

Hello, lovlies! Don't my nails inspire sunshine into your lives? If not... They make my happy, okay? Just.. deal. 

For today's challenge, I did a kind of gradient/glitter/flowery look. I just wanted to do something happy with yellow. (: Because yellow always kind of reminds me of pee. -_-

For the full challenge, look no further than here. It's fun stuff, you should keep following my progress if you're interested. 

Anyway, keep reading for more pictures and info, if you want no more, click away on the rest of my blog. ;)

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 2: Orange



Hello, lovelies. It's an icky day in Washington State today. I wish we had summer sun still. But that's kinda a huge feat for the clouds that hang over WA.

Anyhoo, I've finally got up to painting my nails! And let me warn you, they aren't a pure shade of orange and that is for a few reasons:
1. I didn't really have many oranges to choose from, I mean come on!
2. Girrl, would you put pure orange/pumpkin barf on your nails? I don't think so.

So I kinda stretched the rules a bit and went with a dominantly orangey-coral. And a few more pops of orange. Oh, and if you have no flippin' IDEA what I'm talking about, then mozey on over here! Then life shall be simpler. For more pictures read on!

Yeah, I got impatient with the scotch tape..

I didn't actually particularly like this day, just because orange is a hard color to work with. I'm really excited for Day 3, which is orange! (:

Thanks for reading, read some more while you're here, alrighty?

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Exfoliation: Is It Essential?

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Let's be honest, how many ladies really exfoliate either their faces, bodies, or both? I for one, didn't learn what exfoliation meant until about last year. But ever since, I think my skin has looked clearer and better. So what is this big word, exfoliation? Read on to find out more.

At the 2012 Emmy's: Orange and Yellow.

Leslie Mann in Naeem Khan

Haha, that's funny. Because my next post soon will be about orange, too.

Anyhoo! I was watching the Emmy's last night, and I saw so many gorgeous draping and tight dresses alike. But one thing I saw so frequently was the orange dresses. Every shade of orange, but just so much!! My eyes were blinded. I think the stylists are trying to say, Dahling, citrus is the new black.

I don't know about you, but I'm hesitant about hopping on the Citrus train.

Tip of the Day: 9/21/2012

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Do you ever have that moment when you find an eyelash on your face, on your finger, or ON YOUR EYELASH CURLER? Basically, anywhere else besides your lashline? Well, if you haven't, I totally have.

I will help you prevent this! Da da da DAAAA. Mai to the rescue! Because I think I know what you're doing wrong. Here's the tip of the day:

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 1: Red

Hello, all~ It's such a gorgeous day today. The leaves are turning brown and orange and redddd..... RED. That's what today's theme is! If you have totally no idea of what I'm talking about, read about it here. Basically, I'm doing a challenge where I paint my nails with 31 consecutively different nail art. It's super time consuming fun! I'm loving it so far! Read on for more shots of ze nails and what I used to create them.

Fall 2012 Nail Trends You MUST Try

Once the leaves start turning colors, the nails do too. Out go the neons, in go the dark and neutrals. This year, rich burgundy was seen everywhere, whatever you like to call it. Chianti, oxblood, wine, they're all one and the same, the hit color of F/W 12/13. This year, we're evolving into a variety of jewel tones, soft metallics, and bold nail designs.

Trend #1: Oxblood

From the left: Oxblood nails at Catherine Malandrino and Jenny Packham(image)

Are You Up to the Challenge?

The 31 Day Nail Challenge that is! I'm going to take up this tedious exciting challenge with open arms! YEAH! Wait. I still have school. Maybe I'll take it slow? Yep, I think I'll spread it out opposed to 31 consecutive nails in a row because 1. I need to let my nails breathe. 2. Between homework and social-ness, I don't have enough time. Read on for more...

Hair-spiration Thursday: Braids Falling on Forehead Lane

I'm so creative with titles aren't I? At least it grabbed some of you in, right? ;) Anyway, to set off this Thursday, we go to the timeless hairstyle, the braid. Braids are so gorgeous, they can be sleek or messy, precise or half undone, and casual to formal. They can go with any look. Which is why I decided I needed to learn how to do an edgier look that isn't just floating and dreaming, yet simple. I needed some inspiration first, though. Want to see what I dug up? Read on to find out.

Perfume, Body Splash, What's the Difference?

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Honestly, I didn't know the difference between Eau de Toilettes and Perfume extracts were before I used the  trusty Internet 2 months ago. But now I know! And I'd like to share some facts with you! :) Read on to find out more..

Tip of the Day: 9/4/12

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Hello, readers! Today's tip of the day will be about our nailsies, gorgeous things they are. But sometimes if you don't take care of them, they get weak and brittle. That doesn't look pretty. Read on to see my tip of the day!

My Personal Favorite F/W 12/13 Trends

Hello, readers! Today's post will be all about my favorite fall/winter trends. Since summer is dwindling down into the last rays of warm sun, we need to start bundling up! Let's carry on and look after the jump to see more!

1. Oxblood/Chianti Anything

On the Runway:

Derek Lam (image credit)

Yves Saint Laurent (image credit)

To the Red Carpet:

Chloe Grace Moretz (image credit)

Elizabeth Banks (image credit)

To the street:

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New York (image credit)

   

Back to School Nails

Hey gals and guys, since many of you are starting school again soon, or already have, I thought I'd post this cute nail design that I came up with.

If you can't tell, they are pencils and notebook paper. Have fun going back to school, and I'll be posting more soon.

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Spotted: Limited Edition Maybelline Great Lash Colored Mascaras

Hey, y'all. I've just wanted to inform you that I have seen that the Limited Edition of the colored Maybelline Great Lash are back this year, and they have new colors! I have recently purchased 2 colors, Pop of Purple and Blink of Blue. Here's the display at the local CVS:

The reviews will be coming soon, and I'm sorry for the cell phone picture quality.

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Essie A Crewed Interest Swatch and Review

Hello, girlies (and boysies?). Today's post will be a post on the Essie nail polish A Crewed Interest, which was in the Spring 2012 collection I believe.

Read on for the review!

Bronze Eye Tutorial

Excuse the flyaway hair..

Hello, lovelies. I realize we are hitting the smack middle of summer and weather has been crazy, but whenever I wear this look, it makes me feel... I don't know, really warm. It's weird. It's probably just me. Anyway, you don't want to listen to my lame intros or rambling, let's just get to the tutorial.

Buns and Braids: A Tutorial

Hello, lovelies. Do you ever get tired of a messy bun or a ponytail sitting on top of your head to get the slaving summer heat off the back of your neck? I do. So I did one more step to an easy hairstyle to spice it up a bit. Take a look after the jump.

5 Reasons Why You Should Love Drugstore Makeup

Lovlies! Hello! Are you having a good summer? I sure hope you are. Even if it isn't summer when you read this, I hope your day is going wonderful, and if it isn't, I'm really sorry, I wish I could help.

Today I'll be talking about the 5 reasons why drugstore makeup is so FREAKING awesome! Sure, it can be bad quality sometimes, but come on. You got what you paid for. And sometimes there can be those small gems that just light up your world. -cue magical rainbow-

Reasons:

1. It's so dang cheap, who cares if it doesn't work! Dang, you can get eyeliner for $1, does it matter if it was scratchy and unpigmented and horrible and...

2. When you find that Holy Grail product for $5, doesn't it just make you so warm and tingly inside? It makes all drugstore makeup just WORTH it.

3. You can get it while you shop for your bread and vegetables (Eat them. They're very good for you.).

4. Most drugstore makeup products are made by the same manufacturers and factories as high-end brands. Proof: I have a friend who works in the cosmetic industry.

5. If you don't like the product, then you can usually return it to the store, unlike most department store cosmetic counters.

So, if you're opting to get a lot of makeup for not as much money, say you're just starting out as a teenager or are on an emergency run to the store, drugstore makeup isn't all as bad as it looks. Even for those people cough snobs cough who think they're too good for it. ;)

Thank you for reading, I appreciate everyone of you guys!

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Mascara Monday: Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Review (plus pictures)

Hi, I know I've kind of been neglecting you. I've been recovering from all the Fourth of July madness and have 3 reviews set up for you guys. I'll get right to the review here...

So, today I'm going to be talking about another one of the Volum' Express series mascaras from Maybelline. Would it really hurt to add that last "e" to Volum'? Goodness.

Anyway, look at the pretty pictures, I'll have more to say in a bit:

Pinterest Picks of the Month: Summery Nails Edition

Summer is finally here, I'm so happy! That means I have time to blog more, and draw, paint my nails, and hang out with friends more! Summer  = more time. Haha.

Anyway, I might be doing a new series of Pinterest Picks of the Month, it's where I pick a few pins I've seen on Pinterest, and I show you guys them. It depends on how successful the series is. Anyway, here's my first one, and I hope you guys like it!

Drugstore EOTD: Simple Smokey Eye

Hey guys, I'm sorry I haven't posted in a WEEK. I'm not dead, I promise, I'm just starting up a bunch of drafts for the summer and getting ready for fall/winter Back to School Series! :) But first things first, I've got to get everything for the summer done first! Anyway, here's my little EOTD, it's really easy to recreate, I was using everything drugstore. Even my brushes and primer were drugstore, and it really did uphold through the whole night. But you probably want to see pictures, so here we go. P.S. I apologize for the wonky fallout and eyebrows. DX It was a long night.

Tip of the Day: 6/20/12

Hello readers! I'm just going to get straight to it, the tip of the day is:

Clean your phone.

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Spring/Summer 2012 Trends: Silver eyes (plus some tricks!)

Siilllverrr and goollldddd. Sillvvverrrr and goooolldd! Do you guys remember that song? Maybe I'm just weird and I'm the only that knows that song? Maybe. Anyway, today I'm going to show you ladies (and possibly gents) how extremely popular silver eyes have been this S/S 2012.

On the runway:

Phillip Lim S/S '12 (image)

Ferragamo

Giorgio Armani Spring 2009 (image)

OOPS.

Hahaha, sorry guys, I kind of let out a draft that I wasn't done with yet, and clicked publish instead of save. I'll get the FOTD out soon, just not yet. X3

May Favorites

What is this? Why is there a title saying May Favorites? What the heck? Well... I'm doing a post on all things I've loved this May! I've got so many favorite things, but I think I can narrow it down to just a little time-frame.

How to Wear the Slowly Popping in Trend, Crop Tops (Dressing For Less)

Hello, readers! Today I'm going to get straight to the point and talk about crop tops. Most everyone can pull these off with the right tips and tricks. Really. You don't need J-Lo's abs, it's okay if you have an actual stomach like real people. Just follow these tips and strut your stuff!

Rule #1: Pick the Right Length

This is simple, if you want to be daring, show your belly button. But be warned, this can make you look trashy if not styled right. If you have a crop top higher than your belly button, try to make your bottoms more conservative, maybe a high-waisted pair of trousers. If you're just more conservative in general, and it's fine if you are, then you should wear one that skims over the line between your bellybutton and the waistline of your jeans. The length of the crop top decides how your look is going to speak to the viewers, so be careful.

6 Summer 2012 Nail Trends to Try Right Now

Hey all, how is the weather at your place? Currently, it's cold and wet at mine. Ew. That's Washington for you. When it's cold outside, I like to paint my nails. It uses my time very effectively, and I always like to try something different. Being on-trend is something I try when I'm really being a try-hard. Anyways, here are a few summer trends you can try on your digits today!

Tip of the Day: 6/1/12

Hi ho, readers! I'm sorry my posts have been inconsistent recently, so have by sleep schedules, so I'll be posting a lot more this weekend. Hopefully. My daddy's birthday is tomorrow, so maybe I'll show you what I have on. ;) Anyway, today's tip of the day is going to be about Crisco. Great stuff. It's pretty much McDonald's coffee. Ew. Anyhoo, keep reading to learn more.

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Pencil, Gel, and Liquid Eyeliner: What's the Difference?

Hello, dear readers! Today I will be discussing the differences between pencil, cream/gel, and liquid eyeliner. What makes them distinct, and how you use them. Read more after the jump! :)

The Must-Have Summer Staple: Maxi Dresses (Dressing for Less)

Bonjour, dear readers, today I will be addressing maxi dresses. What is a maxi dress? According to Wikipedia (yes, they have invalid sources, but they can be right half the time!) a maxi dress is:

A floor or ankle length informal dress. Maxi dresses are formfitting at the top and loose flowing at the bottom, cut to flow over the body. They are usually made out of cotton or polyester and come in a variety of necklines, colors and patterns.

They are so gorgeous! They are mainly used to create a boho look, but can definitely create a different vibe if used right. See how after the jump.

Met Ball 2012 Trend Alert: Burgundy lips

Hello world! Yesterday, I was scanning pictures of the Met Ball online, and I was peeing my pants the entire time. Everyone looked so pretty!!! -cue gushing and sparkly eyes- In case you didn't know what the Met Ball is, it is the Costume Institute Ball used to celebrate the annual opening of the Metropolitan (Met) Muesum's fashion exhibit. It's a red carpet event, and the top celebrities attend. It is one of the biggest social events in New York City, and a big night for fashion. Many trends have been made right here, and this might be a big one.

At the Met Ball 2012, there was a range of colors, from the basic nude lip to the dark, vampy lip. But the dark, vampy lip stood out for me, because it's not a lip color that is usually worn very often. Some celebrites are shown here:

Kate Bosworth with a cute, teeny bun

Lana Del Ray with a deep part

Read on for more!

Spring/Summer 2012 Trends for Less: Neons and Brights

Hello, readers! Today I will be sharing some Spring/Summer trends that you can get for less than runway prices. A major S/S 2012 trend is NEON NEON NEON. Hopefully we won't get all the way overboard and back to the 80s, but I think I can find a way to incorporate it into your wardrobe.

How to Get the Perfect Summer Skin

Hello, readers! Here in Washington, this last week has just been a burst of sunshine, temperatures in the low 80s and upper 70s, which meant skirts and shorts breaking out everywhere. And hey, here in Washington, our normal temperature is in the mid 50s. It was a good week for us all. Anyways, it reminded me of summer, where our average temperature (if we're lucky) is high 60s-low 70s.

The legs are exposed, and you see the pale shoulders and midriff peek out. But, do you really want pasty skin showing? Dull and pale does not remind me of summer, it reminds be of the dead winter. So, I'm going to show you how to achieve the beautiful healthy, glowing skin you've always wanted without going to the tanning salon. Who goes to those things? They are so bad for you.

ANYWAY before you break out your fluffy brushes and favorite bronzer, I want you to consider my words of advice.

Tip of the Day: 5/10/12

Harro, readers! Posts are coming up soon, I'm sorry, testing is here, and it's making me break out in stress. Ewww. -_- No sleep + lots of homework = Stress and breakouts.

White teeth

Anyway, today's tip of the day is about our pearly whites. When drinking either coffee, tea, Coca Cola, or any other staining drink, try to drink it through a straw to prevent staining and discoloration of your teeth. Keep those smiles pretty and white! :D Oh, and always go for water as often as possible, it flushes out your system and is pretty neutral in content.

Thank you for reading, and I'll see you next time!

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Mascara Monday 1: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Waterproof Mascara Review

Hullo readers! Today's Mascara Monday will be on Maybelline's Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Waterproof Mascara. Woah, what a mouthful.

Tip of the Day: 5/6/12

Hey y'all (I've always wanted to do that), I'm going to start posting Tip of the Days, and they won't be very consistent. These are those extra posts on when I actually have extra time, or when I'm really limited on time and need to squeeze a post out. :)

Today's Tip of the Day will be on mascara, one of my favorite things in the universe. Yes I'm a mascara junkie, and yes I'm so totally proud of it. Not a lot of people know about this trick, and I was looking at Michelle Phan's blog, and I thought, huh, I should post about this too. I'm crediting Michelle for this, but I learned this when I was 11 when I was backstage at my friend's dance recital. You can see Michelle's post on this here.

So you know all of those cards stuffed in your wallet or purse? Those pesky business cards that you recieve from an endless amount of people, those useless wastes of paper. But now, there's a better use for them. Introducing, the buisness card mascara trick! Read it after the jump!

Lip Smackin' Sunday 1: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef

Today's Lip Smackin' Sunday is going to be at the beach! A windy, cold, possibly clear skied, Washington beach. I'm razor clamming on this fine Washington day, and it's sweat-inducing. I had to wake up at 5:30 in the A-freaking-M, so makeup was grab, grab, go. Usually, I dress myself down on weekends, and when I go out to razor clam, I don't even try. I seriously look like a sleep-deprived monster that married a rat and had the offspring of me. That's me. ;) Rat's nest hair and all. But today I'll try a little, just for you readers.

The Blush Guide: The Right Blush for Your Skin Tone

Spring is here… and so the bright colors are emerging everywhere, including on your cheeks. But is that color washing you out? Or making you look just messy altogether? Finding your perfect everyday shade is hard to do. But, hopefully, this guide will help you decide. Find out more after the jump.

How to Find Your Skin Tone (and all things related)

Hallllo there, readers! Today I will be discussing the very important concept of skin tone, undertones, and how to find them. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT. It's pretty much life and death, in the beauty world. You must know what your skin tone is, and undertones. It decides whether you look good or not! In clothing and makeup and hair and, and, and... Lots of stuffs.

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Onward ho!

New Installments in SS

Hello readers. You know I love you, right? And you know I have school to attend, right?

I'M SO SORRY FOR NEGLECTING YOU. I just am so jam-packed with volleyball, piano, school, everything! So I will try to make it up to you! I promise! This is where the new installments come in!

Oh and if you didn't know (which you shouldn't because I made it up on whim), SS stands for Stylish Scribbles. The blog name. Readeth more after the jump!

How to Make a Small Crown Braid

Whee, this is my first tutorial, readers! :D I'm happy, happy days are ahead if this works out. Okay, here we go.

Spring 2012 Beauty Trend: Red Lips

Hello readers! Today's post will be about the ever in style red lippies. I'm sorry I haven't posted in such a long time!! I'll try to make it up with more posts today, I promise. I've been really busy, unfortunately. Homework can really suck.

Anyway, red lips are no surprise. It was seen all over runways, from bright corals to deep burgundies glossed on model's lips. Red lips are being taken to new heights, every shade of the red spectrum have been seen everywhere. They have been pulled back from the vintage pinup era, and put into the 21st century. This Spring/Summer 2012 (S/S 2012) has been filled with the message: Combine vintage and modern styles to create your own and unique style. Shine and let people know you are here.

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At least that's what I think. ;) Read more after the jump!

COLOR-BLOCKING

Well, spring's here, and summer is up coming, and I wanted to fill you guys in on the clothing I've seen on runways, the red carpet, and streets alike. To see more, look at my Pinterest board under Spring/Summer 2012.

So, apparently fashion is taking a book out of the '60s and '80s and popping it onto the 2012s.... wait, what? Would it be called the '12s? Or the '10s? Or... ANYWAY. Color-blocking is here! I'm happy, because the drab colors and frilly designs (shivers) of Autumn 2011 are gone, and bright color blockin is here!

Obviously, color blocking is a big trend right now. VERY big. People are wearing it head to toe, sometimes coordinating their outfits, or just little things, like shoes, purses, or a top. But it's the latest craze that you can see almost everywhere. Here are some examples:

Color-blocking on the streets(via Bazaar Fall 2012 Street Stlye photos)

Color-blocking on the runway-Ivana Helsinki (via Marie Claire's spring trends)

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer Review

Yes, I am a junior high student, so I get as much sleep as many high school students. On usual days, it's about 5-6 hours, and on weekends, I sleep in for 8-9 hours, the usual amount of sleep I should be getting. What does this have to do with today's review? Well... It's all about under eye concealer today folks.

Oily lids? Here's How to Get Rid of Them

Hello readers! Today I'm going to address the problem of oily lids and creasing eyeshadow. Yucky stuff, I know. I am a victim of oily lids, and I've always despised how my eyeshadow looked creased and how my eyeliner, no matter what brand, spread into raccoon eyes. Raccoon eyes= a no-no. So, I have found a solution for all of those that suffer from oilylid-itis.

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara Review

So, my first makeup review of the blog, the world, here we go then. This mascara is an interesting one.

Pros:

•  It volumizes a lottttt
• It makes your lashes look fuller because it has such a big wand
• It has a big wand. <3
• It gives the illusion of bigger lashes, not long ones.

Cons:

• If you don't apply it right, it can make your eyelashes look spidery and clumpy.
• I got it, and it kind of smelled. It's most likely the smell of the collagen in it, but I tossed it after 2 weeks.
• If you get the non waterproof kind, it's REALLY non waterproof. It will run like heck.
• I've heard that it flakes on some people. It didn't happen to me, but it might to you. O_O

The formula is a wee bit runny, so apply a lot if you end up buying this product. For me, the cons outweighed the pros. A lot of people like this, but it's not for me. It's not the worse I've come by, but it's an iffy one. It definitely volumizes a lot. Yes indeed, that it does. It easily can create a dramatic look without false lashes, and with, but I prefer Maybelline Falsies over this one. But that is a story for another time folks. It's time to go beddybye. Have a good one, internet readers.

~Mai, your rambling beauty lover