No Title

I had major writer's block today, in addition to actual work. Good thing Blogger suggested a title for me. S/O to you Blogger for providing the alley where I had no oop.  Now that I think about it, "No Title" is probably the best title for today.  Some things happen in life that you have no words for.  Whether it's a certain self-betrayal, or that strange feeling you get when you scratch the bottoms of your feet, or when people die in police custody and we're just supposed to believe it.  As a logophile, I pride myself on being able to always describe a situation or a certain emotion.  But I guess today no title will work cause there are things that are going on that just have no words.

Boobies! Now that's out of the way.  Today I went all Kiko Milano on the eyes. Lid #102, Crease #135, Outer Corner #134.  For the lipstick, an oldie but a goodie, Hourglass Opaque Rouge Lipstick in Icon

All It Takes is One

It's been a funky two days but that's okay. You know how sometimes you feel like folks just aren't getting you? Or all your efforts at work are yielding nothing? Or somehow even your outfits or face isn't working (this is not that day, thank you Heavenly Father). When things are in the poop it's hard to get out of it. And then like a flood of angels on gilded wings comes something or someone that makes it all better.   I was having dinner with a lovely friend of mine and she said some really positive things about me.  And it just made these last two days nothing to sweat.  When you're a misunderstood individual or an introvert like me, you often wonder if people are seeing you for your intentions and not just your actions.  Yes actions speak louder than words, but how often do people see what your intentions and unspoken qualities are?  It's those kind of situations or people that come in and make everything better, even if for a moment.  When in the poop know that all it takes is one to get you out.

Sunlight is the best light! Today's lipstick is Sangria Color Statement Lipsick by Milani Cosmetics.  On the lid: MAC Pigment in Rose; the Crease and the Outer Corner both come from the UD Naked Smoky Palette, crease Dirty Sweet, outer corner Whiskey

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Time and Effort

Time and effort.  A procrastinator's worst nightmare.  Seriously they are.  Not that I don't like to do things are make things happen, I do, I just love to take my time to do it.  The thing about that is, things always look better when you take the appropriate time and effort. Because I've added new steps to my morning makeup routine (which took it up 117 notches!) I've added in at least 2 extra minutes.  I could skip it all but then I would just be alright.  I wouldn't be this beaming pillar of caramel deliciousness that you see before you.  Anything good requires time and requires the effort to make it good.  When considering what can take you from good to gooder to goodest (yes, I know those words aren't real, plz don't come for me thanks.) try a little more time and effort.  It just might help. 

I'm glad I'm finally sharing this lipstick with you guys! It's Wild Child by Pink Diamonds Cosmetics.  Of course I'm wearing Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette.  On the Lid: Thirteen; in the Crease: Radar; on the Outer Corner: Black Market

StanChelle took one of my suggestions (yay!) and finally tried Flat Out Fabulous by MAC.  I think it looks good, yes?

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So I'm completely stanning over my Urban Decay Smoky Palette.  Do you have any favorite looks?  Send them to blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com!!

Into the Shadows - Info Post #2

In case you missed the last info post on the best application methods for your eye shape check them out here.  There are several different ways to wear eyeshadow but it's always important to know what the best looks will be when trying them out.  Some things to consider when wearing eyeshadow is time of day.

Daytime 

For daytime looks, subtle colors and flesh-toned shades create defined looks that don't scream Saturday night on Monday morning.  For all my black beauties out there, golds, taupes, coppers, green-golds, burgundies, cranberries, browns, lavenders, any variation of these colors in mattes and shimmers are perfect for day time looks.  You can either do a solid color, a solid with the crease , or a solid with a crease and outer corner trio.  Anything more and it might look too busy.  

When it comes to eyeliner, soft brown or a gentle hand with black liner can set the look together.  For daytime you generally don't need to line the top and bottom.  Lining the top should give you the look you want.

Nightime

Nightime is where you can lose with freaking mind (within reason of course).  I personally love shimmers and metallics for nighttime.  Somehow that camera flash always picks up the right flecks. in the makeup that makes your eyes pop.  Some really great colors for nighttime are blues, icy grays, purples, metallic dark greens, metallic coppers, golds, blacks, silvers and teals.  Eyeliner looks great at night, here is where you want to pull out black eyeliner and line your top and lower lids.  Colored eyeliner is also great here.  I usually use colored eyeliner on the lower lid to accentuate eyeshadow.  A couple coats of jet black mascara also works great here. 

Any tips, suggestions, or colors you would like to consider?  Send them to blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com!

Friday Forever Boo

When I opened my eyes and hit the snooze button for the 3rd time this morning I stared up at the ceiling and said "Thank you Lord it's Friday."  I swear the older you get the more you start to fall in love with the weekend.  It starts off as puppy love in elementary and junior high, and slowly grows in high school.  Then it becomes a drunken love affair in college.  You don't quite appreciate it as much because Captain Morgan or Bacardi Razz is messing up your vision but you still enjoy a good tumble.  It isn't until you're in your 20s until Friday really becomes bae and you start having those marriage thoughts in your mind.  I love Sundays because they're relaxing, I love Saturdays because they're fun.  But there's something about Friday that always wants me to give up my other hoes and settle down.  Friday is my forever boo and I love you.

P.S. I got the new Urban Decay Smoky Palette and I'm feeling swatchy.  Anyone interested in getting the lowdown on colors?  Send your favorite looks to blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com!

Urban Decay Smoky Palette is finally here! On the Lid: Radar; In the Crease: Smolder, in the Outer Corner: Dagger and in the Middle Lid: High.  I went with a slightly nude lip by Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (Copper Pink)