REVIEW: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

[Disclaimer: I purchased this product with my own money, and everything I'll be saying is based off my opinion, I'm not trying to push my opinions onto you, this is just to be helpful!]

To be honest, I really didn't like this product all that much, it was slightly clumpy, it was too fluid-y, I really don't feel the difference it makes, my make up did not last longer, and it costs a lot more then it is really worth, in my opinion. 

So why am I reviewing it? Well, I feel like there's a lot of people who will go and purchase this product just because it is talked about a lot. There are so many other alternatives, and I just don't think this one is worth it, but I wanted to give a thorough reasoning/review, and not just say it and that's it.

[The Pros]

-Crease Resistent 

-Colour Correcting

-Not Sticky

-Supposedly Creamy

[The Cons]

-Not Strong Enough

-Can Be Difficult To Blend

-Not As Long Wearing As I'd Like

-Doesn't Resist Hot Summer Weather

-Doesn't Go On Smoothly

-Slightly Oily

-Creases in the Corners of Eye

-Clumpy

[Real Life Experience]

So I wasn't going to review it until I really tried it out. I used it with my Urban Decay Naked Palette since it's what my primer potion came with, and went out for the day. Personally I don't mind creasing, I actually like it, but for something that is suppose to prevent creasing, it really didn't do that well of a job. By the time I got out of school, which was from 8-2:40pm back then, my inner and outer corners had slightly creased. The colour stay is pretty good, but I did get some movement in my shadow, and so it doesn't really hold the colour down, it just keeps the colour there. Overall, it did its job in making my shadows last, but I just feel like, if I'm going to spend money on something, I want it to be one that does more then just the basics of the job, and really holds things down.

I think this is something you can try out if say Sephora is giving out free samples, and maybe you'll have better luck with it, but I wouldn't suggest purchasing the full size until you really feel like its a good primer, because I really don't see it as "holy grail" material.

The full size version comes in a tube form and can be purchased at Sephora for $19.

For five dollars more, the Laura Mercier Eye Primer can be purchased at your local department store for only $24.

A cheaper alternative is the Elf Cosmetic's Mineral Eye Primer and it can be purchased at any Target stores, or online at eyeslipsface.com, for only $1-$3.

(Personally this one isn't that great, but if you're going to buy the Urban Decay one, you mind as well save the money and get the Elf one, because the two of them are really similar in consistency and formula.)

[Introduction] Haute Stuff

HELLO guys (: I've yet again have a series to start! I know, I know! Why so many series all of a sudden? Well, my blog is really new, and so I hadn't really planned out series or anything, but now I've thought things through and I wanted things to be organized and so I thought I would do series! Anyways, onto my new series "Haute Stuff". YES, yet again another pun (: I'm just so punny! huh? (lame joke, I'll admit!) Anyways, "Haute Stuff" is a series that just is basically my current wants, because I'm constantly craving that next thing!

[DISCLAIMER: I'm only saying I want these things, and some of them are going to be way beyond my ability to buy, so I'm not saying I'll buy all of these things! Also I am in no way being paid or bribed to say any of these, its all my personal desires and opinions!]


[Who] These will be my opinions and wants (:
[What] List of things that I want and why.
[When] Every so often, I'm thinking once every month?
[Where] HERE!
[Why] I thought it'd be interesting to talk about, and it'll also introduce some new products to you guys? Also it is just cool to see what people are wanting and stuff, but in no way is this to get people to buy me stuff so please don't see it like that!

:] anyways! look out for a haute stuff post soon <3
love,
shannon!

[Introduction] Kiss & Make Up Series

HELLO guys (: So this blog is about fashion and beauty, which to me includes make up as well, and so this "series" I'm going to start is conveniently named "kiss and MAKE UP" just because I'm a huge fan of puns! So basically this is my introduction to this series, and I'm just going to tell a little bit about what it'll be about. (I know I already have a make up post, about my travel make up but that was before I decided to name my posts about make up!)

[Who] Most of them will by me, but sometimes I'll ask my friends who are really good with make up to insert some opinions or model for me what they're wearing!

[What] -Make Up & Make Up Product Reviews
-Ways To Wear Certain Make Up
-Top Favorite Make Ups
-FOTD/FOTN (face of the day/face of the night)
-Best     insert make up here      
-Trending Colours/Looks
-How To:      insert style/look here   
-Tips & Ideas
-& much more :]

[When] I'll try to post these every so often, I do however want to keep most of my post about fashion and stuff so it won't be all the time!

[Where] HERE (: Where else?

[Why] Just because I love playing around with make up, and I love talking about make up, I mean that's like pretty much the topic I talk about most when I'm with a lot of my girl friends!

Tell me what you think about this(:

xoxo,
Shannon!

Gell/Shellack Nails

[12:02pm] Hello everyone (: So in a bit I'm going to go get my nails done with my mom, and we're going to be trying out the much hyped "gel" or "shellack" nails! These aren't like acrylics where they're gluing on a piece of fake nail or anything, these are just on your own nail, yet they look great and last long.

What they claim:
-Long Wearing & Long Lasting (2-3 Weeks)
-Help Keep Your Nails Strong
-Does Not Chip Like Regular Nail Polish
-Easy To Remove

Negativities that I've heard of:
-Not A Big Colour Selection
[However! You could just use the UV base coat, then apply your own regular nail polish colour, and then use the UV top coat, and it'll have the same similar effect of gel nails! Perhaps not as long wearing, but still great!]

[5:14pm] So I am finally home to blog about my nails! I'm extremely happy with the turn out! It did take a bit of time, but its only a tad bit longer then regular nails.. the best part? Its all dried and you can do anything you want as soon as they're done with you!

So that is what they look like, they feel really good and its suppose to last a while! I really hope they last for prom! Perhaps I'll get them redone for the special occasion, but if not these would be quite useful. I wasn't too bold, and so I did a cute shimmery pink colour by OPI, I wish I wrote down what colour this was, but sadly I did not, and so I can not share it with you guys!

If this doesn't last or I don't like it, I'll be sure to update on that, but so far I really like gel nails, and from all my friends who have done these, they have loved it the same!

Thank you for reading!
xoxo,
Shannon :]

When In Boredom, Blog Around.

Sitting in my business class with absolutely nothing to do, I decided to post something here, luckily this is one of the only websites that I enjoy, that is not horrendously blocked by this stupid bureaucracy system. Beyond this, I really do not have much in store to share, so I'm just going to talk about fashion in my future.

So next year, I'll be attending FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) in Los Angeles, and it took a lot of decision making and really finding who I am to get to where I am today.

I first realized I wanted to be in fashion when I was in junior high school, but back then I had this unrealistic belieft that I could do anything I wanted. I was settled on nothing less then becoming the next big Fashion Designer, and I would devote hours to watching shows like Project Runway. My mom would constantly tell me how hard it would be and ask me if I was certain this was what I wanted to do, and I would be annoyed because in a young kids mind, parents are just negativity givers... But of course my mom was ultimately right, and she had my best interest in mind. So what now? Were my dreams entirely crushed? I clearly didn't have the talent to become the next big hit in the design field, sure I had good ideas but not nearly enough of them. I couldn't even sketch too well, let alone sew and stitch and put together pieces. I was left lost again, and I needed to find myself.

As I entered high school, all my hopes and dreams of being in the fashion field began to vanish, and I started looking into more "realistic" jobs, which in my point of view were more boring jobs, and I couldn't stand them. Because of my lack of security in my future, I had no motivation, and clearly I did not try in high school as much as I should have. It wasn't until junior year that I realized my future may not be clear, but it was clearly on the line right now, and I had to step it up. I started trying a bit more and taking Advance Placement classes. Despite all this I still had not a slightest idea of what I was going to do. I thought perhaps I'll just go to a California State University and major in psychology, a major that is slightly a gate way to various different other jobs. But there was this problem, it wasn't what I wanted for myself and I knew I would be absolutely miserable.

I had known of FIDM and I even attended FIDM's Three Days of Fashion the summer before Junior year, and so I was on their mailing list. FIDM sent me a invitation to their open house, and just for the heck of it I decided to go. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. There at the open house, I found my dream major and the school was perfect for me. That day, I applied, and was sent home with a short two weeks to complete an entrance project that would determine whether I would make it or not. For once in my life I felt like there was purpose to try. I did my best, in fact I went beyond what was required and turned in my best abilities, not just the minimum. After my interview, they automatically accepted me, and I had this relief at heart.

Tons of my friends right now are torn between what they want to do next year, and what they should do next year, because they don't know their place yet. Others haven't recieved any news from their dream colleges, or worse, some of them had been rejected. I, on the other hand, do not have to deal with any of this, because I already have a place for next year. I'm not saying this to show off, what I mean is, really find what you want in life, and don't settle for less then that. People think they have to go to certain colleges or be certain people, and they forget to ask themselves what it is that they want for themselves. If you find your dream place, it really gives you motivation and it'll really help you to achieve your goals.

So this was really ranty, and although it was about FIDM I barely touched on my love for fashion, so perhaps I'll talk about that another time. As for now, the bell is about to ring, and so I must bid you all farewell, until next time!

xoxo,
Shannon

Travel : Make Up

[Disclaimer: I chose to bring these out of my own personal preference, they are things that I've used and I've liked, and I am in no way saying that my opinion is in anyway better then yours, I'm just sharing my personal thoughts! Also I bought these products with my own money so I was not paid to write this or say anything I'm saying bellow]

Travel - Make Up

Okay, so this might still look like a lot, but I'm a major over packer and so by just bringing these is a job well done for me! I know people like to pack light when they travel, and believe me I do want to! BUT when your on vacation, its all about feeling great, and in order to do that, you must look great too! So naturally, I had to bring on the essentials! Perhaps tomorrow before I board the boat to the beautiful Island, I might throw in a few extra things, knowing me this is very likely, but bellow are my must haves to a beautiful and fun filled vacation ! 

What I'm Bringing:

Urban Decay NAKED Palette 

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Mauve Shimmer Ink

 Smashbox Eye Beam 

Sephora Perfect Cover Concealer in Medium Beige

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mouse (Natural Beige) & Maybelline Dream Matte

NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Pink

Shu Ueruma Eyelash Curlers

 Elf Brushes

Mac 209 Eyeliner Brush

Bon Voyage! 
xoxo,
Shannon

Looking Haute Session 1 - Long Long Way From Home

What are "Looking Haute Sessions"? This is just a silly title for my posts with street fashion or pictures of fashion that I see and like and want to share! So sometimes it'll be one person with one outfit, other times it'll be a collective of different types of clothes on a certain model, and then other times it'll just be a collection of different people I see on the street (: Hope you guys like it!

Disclaimer: I did take these pictures, and so they do belong to me, so please give credit! Excuse the bad photography and picture quality, as pretty as she looks, my friend looks even prettier then these pictures do her justice!