X-Men OOTD!

This Memorial Day weekend has been so busy! Friday was a wedding rehearsal and bachelorlette party for my friends wedding. And Saturday was the wedding. (I was a bridesmaid!)

The colors of the wedding were black, purple, and white. Even though the venue changed last minute due to unforeseen events, I really think that the wedding was beautiful. Even though it was very hot that day I was so honored to be a bridesmaid and a part of the wedding. (And the bride looked beautiful.)

Sunday when I got off work my love and me went to his parents house and had some tasty Bar-B-Q. His dad is a damn good cook I might add. And to wrap up the weekend, since my love had Monday off, we saw the new X-Men movie. It was so humid! And the heat was in the theater as well. One would think they would keep movie theaters cool but ah well.

Skirt: Thrifted Tank top: DIY Sunglasses: Rue 21 Necklaces: DIY and Amazon

 I tried to dress cool without exposing my skin too much. I have really fallen in love with this skirt. The tank top is actually two pieces. I made a crop top from a dress (it had a really ugly design on the skirt part and did not suit my body type at all.) and a basic black tank top is underneath.

I did a basic smokey eye and a side braid since my hair is finally long enough to do so.

I found these sunglasses at Rue 21 and fell in love. I have been looking for a pair like these for a while now and grabbed them since they were on sale. I also have a clip in white streak. Honestly it is horrid and very synthetic. It only stays in if I have my skeleton hand hair clip to keep it in place. My next paycheck is going to be spent buying a human hair extension. Ladies at the hair place next to where I work say they will bleach it for free. I will be able to style the extension like I would my normal hair and it will stay in place. 

I realized after years of dying my hair, using bleach on it would obliterate my already damaged hair. The clip in will do just as well without any of the damage. 

And today I start my summer classes! Only three more classes after this semester and I am done with college. So did you have a busy weekend?

Mini Makeup Haul (Neutrals oh my!)

So after hearing much buzz about the Urban Decay Naked palette (and all its reincarnations) I decided to buy some more neutral shades of eye shadow. (Oh and I say neutral a lot in this post so prepare yourself.)

Granted I really do not like the look of browns on me (as clothing) these shadows are very lovely and can be used for something a little lighter for work or for a lazy makeup day. 

Behold! Wet N Wild three color palettes in Silent Treatment and Sweet as Candy. Oh and hello Dr. Frankenfurter!

With flash on left and without on right.

Silent Treatment does not transfer to picture as well as I thought. The bottom color is a mauve with tints of silver and brown. Since it is a complex color it looks different according to the light. The crease color is a dark brown with gold flecks. The gold does not really show up but it is still a lovely color. The brow bone color is a champagne color with some shimmer. In the picture below I used all the colors like the palette instructs.

With flash and in natural light. Oh the shimmer!

I really love these shadows and normally I am not too fond of browns without adding some black to darken them. I really recommend this palette for those experimenting with more neutral shades without wanting to pay a big price. (These were around 3 USD!)

With flash on left without flash on right.

The sweet as candy palette I am currently on the fence about. (And it looks like Neapolitan ice cream.) The pink color has undertones of gold and a more metallic shimmer. The crease color is a chocolate brown with a shimmer and the brow bone color is a warm white with a metallic shimmer. I do like all these colors but maybe not all together. The brow bone color when applied all over the lid and up to the brow bone combined with the brown in the crease is a wonderful and easy neutral look. But to me the pink just does not go with it. 

And finally a new mascara! The L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara. I do not have a picture because I totally ripped apart the package and tried it out. (No shame.) 

From Google Images

I am wearing one coat of this in the pictures in the color Black/Brown. I normally only buy black mascara but I am digging the black/brown because it gives a more natural look. Which is suitable for a more neutral look me thinks.

So do you like neutral colors? Would you ever experiment with them if you do not normally wear them?

Mothers Day, College, and Reader Request!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers! Oh and today is also my loves birthday! We had a lovely dinner with his family and I ate way too much...as usual..curse you delicious food!

Monday I have to register for classes since I took the Spring semester off. I really needed a semester off to clear my head and now I am ready to go back. I only have six more classes to take then I plan on getting an internship with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation so I can observe autopsies and what not. (Plus it looks great on a resume!)

My teacher for some of my classes used to be a homicide detective and he tells the best stories. (Some not for weak stomachs.) And my forensics teacher trained at the famous Body Farm in Tennessee. I am so lucky to be able to find a career that I love. My work schedule is back to the normal three to four days a week so that means I will actually have some off days.

I wanted to ask those that read my blog what kind of posts would you like to see on my blog? I always love to hear new ideas!

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