MAC makeup launches you can't miss

MAC will be launching to new collections, available July 8th. M·A·C Alice + Olivia Collection offers a fresh spin on Dazzleglass Creme, So Rich So Pretty Nail Lacquer and Partylicious Pigments in bright shades with an extreme color payoff.

M·A·C In The Groove collection includes:
9 new Mineralize Eye Shadows
6 Cremesheen Lipsticks
6 Cremesheen Glass
4 Mineralize Skinfinish Powders
5 new

MAC makeup launches you can't miss

MAC will be launching to new collections, available July 8th. M·A·C Alice + Olivia Collection offers a fresh spin on Dazzleglass Creme, So Rich So Pretty Nail Lacquer and Partylicious Pigments in bright shades with an extreme color payoff.

M·A·C In The Groove collection includes:
9 new Mineralize Eye Shadows
6 Cremesheen Lipsticks
6 Cremesheen Glass
4 Mineralize Skinfinish Powders
5 new

Fat Burning Food of the Day & Update

Geia sas ladies! Today's Fat Burning Food is Grapefruit. Its full of vitamin C which burns up fat before it settles; how awesome is that! An extra plus is that it helps with regulating blood sugar too.
How i eat mine; a lot of people tend to reach for the sugar to balance out the sour in grapefruit, but instead use your Splenda, it does the same job but doesn't defeat the work of the fruit .

They are so beautiful & yummy..great for breakfast. In addition it also contains more fiber than a lot of other fruits. You get more of the fiber by peeling it & eating it like an orange. Nice benefits huh?


So in the morning i will be getting my wisdom teeth removed...ah the nerves. I will update you all when i am feeling better, which is hopefully not to long after the surgery. My friend was joking with me today saying,"i hope you call me when you're all loopy" lol hopefully i do/say nothing weird. I've heard of people i know saying some odd stuff while 'drugged' for lack of a better word.

Now for a World Cup update..*sighhhhh* all 3, yes all 3 of my teams are now out of the competition as of today ending with Portugal & my Cristiano losing 1-0 vs Spain. I'm sorry Cristiano mou :(

..Oh well Real Madrid plays US' Galaxy team in August at least. -Aug. 7th

Oh &&& HERE is a great giveaway by 'make up & boys' . You should enter to win the NARS stuff she has.

Get the Look: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj brought the heat on stage and on the red carpet. The winner of BET's Best Female Rapper award wore a vintage Rocha dress and an orange wig. This look may not be right for everyday wear but if you want to try something for an artistic photo shoot or fashion show these quick steps will get you looking just as fierce.

Face - Moisturize your face before adding any products. Once your

Get the Look: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj brought the heat on stage and on the red carpet. The winner of BET's Best Female Rapper award wore a vintage Rocha dress and an orange wig. This look may not be right for everyday wear but if you want to try something for an artistic photo shoot or fashion show these quick steps will get you looking just as fierce.

Face - Moisturize your face before adding any products. Once your

e.l.f. Brushes Review

Geia sas girls! Time to review my new e.l.f. brushes!

So i was really wanting a good eyeshadow blending brush, the one i've been using is really junky. E.l.f. has them soo cheap that i had to buy it only $1!! I cannot say enough good things about this brush, its so beyond worth the price (don't get me wrong i'm happy its $1! lol). It is a great blending brush & holds the right amount of color. I feel so professional when i use it lol. If you are wanting one i say buy it, it won't disappoint. Click HERE so check it out on e.l.f.

Then i bought what they call their 'Powder Brush' but i bought it for foundation.(i put the foundation right on the brush then apply) Let me just say best foundation brush for $3 for sure! I'm happy i bought it, the only thing i slightly worry about is the handle breaking with time & wear because as you'll see in the video link i'm about to show you hers is broke, but she taped it lol. So I saw this brush from Weylie on Youtube HERE. She cracks me up lol. Anyway she uses it for her foundation. To check out this brush click HERE. The only negative i have with e.l.f. is their shipping costs are $6.95 & you don't have the option of what kind of shipping YOU want.

Also Cherry Culture is having a 20% off store-wide sale until the 30th of June. Check them out HERE. I might be naughty & take them up on the offer. :D

Good Food Edition/My Yummy Prize

Geia sas ladies! This yummy looking 'dessert' i have been obsessed with lately. It is Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt, dark chocolate mini chips, & sliced almonds. Yummm! Its better than most cake & cookies to me, which my health can appreciate!

This vanilla yogurt is better than any regular vanilla yogurt i've ever had, its so good plain or with berries or whatever you want to add! I have gone through a lot of it in the past week & a half.

I had a Panera stop this week which lead to buying this amazing bread; Tomato Basil. This is one of my favs, it has so much flavor. The top is sorta sweet, while the middle is a little more tangy i guess. But soo good! You should try it!

So i won a giveaway, shocking because i rarely win things lol, it was Simply Life's Don Sabrosa Salsa giveaway. I won THREE jars of this yummmyy salsa. Roasted Garlic, Blueberries Peaches & Honey, & Black Bean & Corn. My favorite is the Roasted Garlic though they are all good. My sister thought the Blueberry one was too sweet but i really liked it, its my 2nd fav. They say 'hot' but they aren't too spicy, just right. My mom really likes them too. So a big thank you to Simply Life & Don Sabrosa!

I am now starting to dry our own oregano since we have so much of it & we use it dry more than fresh because of the strength. Above are a few sprigs i cut for drying.

More recipes coming soon! Talk to you all very soon!

*Coastal Scents Haul*

Geia sas lovely chicas! My stuff from Coastal Scents arrived yesterday but i was too tired to put up a post so today i have my CS haul. I really have an unhealthy love of online shopping so i have a few more posts coming that will include some more items i purchased. But for real don't you just love that feeling when you open the mailbox & you have a PACKAGE!!! Its instant joy!

So 1st up we have the CS gel liners. If you'll remember a few posts ago i announced their liner sale; buy 2 get 1 free. Well i took them up on that offer & bought one in true black, royal purple, & Envious. I still want one in 24 K Gold but since i just bought a gold eyeshadow i decided to wait on that one before my gold obsession took over.

My 1st impression of them is a good one. They come in cute little frosted pots & the colors are great. I do want to mention they cost $6.95 each, which was a little pricey for me as far as CS goes yet still not bad. But they go on very smooth & i was also pleased with how much i liked them, being these are the 1st gel liners i have ever owed as i have been in love with liquid for a long time. So i had to buy a brush to use with them, i chose the Black Taklon Angle Liner Brush (pictured below).

I wasn't sure about the size of this brush when i bought it, i was worried it might be a little to big but i was happy to see that it works perfectly with the gel liners & is a great size for my eyes. ...& for only $1.85 i was willing to take that chance. What a good brush for the price, i recommend it for sure!

The next brush i purchased is the Italian Badger Angle Blush Brush for $6.99. Good price, good brush, simple as that. Its firm without being too rough for your face & i use for blush/bronzer & contouring.

And the final item i purchased from CS is the Basic Essentials Kabuki Brush for only $4.50! This another good price that i don't have to feel guilty about. The brush was a little smaller than i expected but it works well. I also didn't notice any shedding of the brushes when i washed them before use.

For a TV review: Last night i also watched a new show on ABC called Rookie Blue about rookie cops. It was okay but the thing that really bothered my sister & I is how many of the things the police officers said & how they acted seemed unrealistic. BUT i think they are setting up a love triangle between a new female cop & two detectives..now that's something to entertain us haha. I don't know if i'll continue to watch it but we'll see.

Talk to you ladies soon!
Oooohh & Congrats to team USA, you guys amaze everyone!! Keep going strong with our support!

LASH BLAST: Why wiggle?

Ever wonder why makeup artists and cosmetic counter pros tell you to wiggle your mascara wand at the base of your lashes? By doing this wiggle routine you are depositing more product at the base of your lashes which creates more definition in the lashes. Then, you roll the brush to the ends and bam luminous lashes. Easy enough, right? Now you just have to find the right mascara out of the

LASH BLAST: Why wiggle?

Ever wonder why makeup artists and cosmetic counter pros tell you to wiggle your mascara wand at the base of your lashes? By doing this wiggle routine you are depositing more product at the base of your lashes which creates more definition in the lashes. Then, you roll the brush to the ends and bam luminous lashes. Easy enough, right? Now you just have to find the right mascara out of the

Amazing Recipe: Blackened Chicken Salad w/ Mango Salsa

Geia sas ladies! I have such a yummy & healthy recipe for you today, you're gonna love it; Blackened Grilled Chicken Salad with Black Bean, Mango and Tomato and Homemade Creamy Chili Cilantro Dressing.
I found this recipe from Trish over at My Daily SAHM Life.
I'll just post her exact recipe & tell you what i tweaked after:
For dressing:
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/4 cup mayo
1 4oz. can diced green chilies, drained
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
1/2 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta Ranch Dip mix
I think you could use a half packet of taco seasoning here if you have it.

Place all ingredients in blender and puree till well blended and smooth.
Pour into covered container and place in refrigerator.
1 point for 2 Tablespoons

For Black Bean, Mango and Tomato Salad:
1 large mango(es), diced, divided (about 1 3/4 cups)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp table salt
15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup tomato(es) diced
1/2 cup sweet onions, diced
1/4 cup mint leaves, or cilantro, fresh, cut into thin slivers
I used cilantro this time. I'll definitely try mint sometime this summer.
1 tbsp canned jalapeno peppers, or fresh, minced
I used canned. Fresh would be great too.

In a large bowl, mash 1/4 cup of diced mango with a fork; whisk in lime juice, water, oil, cumin and salt.
My mangoes were plenty ripe but I still found it too difficult to mash them with a fork so I put all this in the blender and pureed it. Then poured this over all the other ingredients in a large bowl.

Add remaining diced mango, beans, tomato, onion, mint or cilantro and jalapeno to bowl; toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

For grilled blackened chicken:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
blackened seasoning
I used Cajun's Choice brand

Heat outdoor grill to 400 degrees.
Generously coat both sides of chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
Grill 5 minutes per side or till cooked through.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Cut into 1/2 inch slices.

For each serving place 2 cups of salad greens on plate. Top with 1 cup of the black bean salad, 4 oz. of the cooked chicken. Top with 2 Tablespoons of dressing.

Okay sounds great right?!? Well the most significant change i made was instead of adding 1 4oz. can of green chilies i used tomatoes & green chilies in can. So not that big of a deal but it was incredible, i also added a bit more cilantro. I did use fresh jalapeño pepper instead of canned too.

The color is a bit off in this picture; it was a little more orange colored. But wow the flavor!

In this awesome salsa i used both mint(fresh from the garden!) & cilantro though the recipe says either or. AND i used no salt (yay!) because it had flavor enough without it & of course we should try to reduce salt intake when we can. I loved how all the strong flavors held there own but at the same time combined well without being too over-powering.

I really hope you girls try it, its so worth it!

*Huge Sigh* sadly Greece lost in today's match vs Argentina but it was a great try since Argentina is expected to be in the very top of this competition. They worked so hard it was hard to see them lose, but at least Sotiris Ninis & Nikos Spiropoulos got to play :)

Talk to you all soon & let me know if you try this!!

My Ronaldo Jersey & Today's Match

Geia sas ladies!! I am so beyond excited that my Reál Madrid Ronaldo jersey & shorts(which i got as a b-day present) came today! I wish i had the jersey he wears in the World Cup as its #7, which is my favorite number, my birthday date, & when i played volleyball in high school it was my number. Butttt i am super happy to have gotten this jersey!

It fits great & even though the shorts fit, they hug my booty a little too tight for my taste haha but i expected that since these are a child's XL. But it was either that or a man's size which would fall off me.

If you couldn't already tell he's my favorite athlete ever...lol!

The '.com' on the jersey worked out great in this case lol.

Above is Cristiano in his Real Madrid get uniform. Though i'm not sure why on the left picture his name isn't on the jersey..hmm oh well.


So onto today's match by Portugal..talk about amazing!! They annihilated N.Korea 7-0!! Craziness one after the other in the 2nd half.....& here in typical CR7 style...

His goal was quite funny, it was more of a juggling act so much that even he laughed at it lol.

Ah yes always entertaining. :)

Which Toothpaste Do I Use?

Geia sas chicas! Wanna know which toothpaste i use to keep my teeth healthy & bright? You got it. ......I use Arm & Hammer Complete Care!

First of all i will never buy a toothpaste that doesn't say whitening right on it.. which of course doesn't mean it actually does but i'd like to think so anyway lol.

So far i've had really good luck with this paste, i have noticed it does brighten my teeth a bit. Before i bought this paste i used their baking soda on my teeth after brushing to whiten. I'd say the whitening is about the same. I've never had good luck with Colgate or Crest so i don't plan on using them again. But i do recommend this toothpaste if you're looking to switch yours. I will say my least favorite thing about it is its smell/taste, its not bad but it could be a lot more minty for my taste.

But I do like Arm & Hammer because they have trusted products. This cost a little over $5 so its maybe 25 cents more than regular Colgate at my Walmart.

I hope this was helpful to you guys & let me know if you have any request as always.

P.S. i hope i didn't sound too much like an infomercial; don't worry i wasn't paid for my review. :)

Talk to you soon!

Pretty Pink Makeup

Blush

MAC Powder Blush in Blushbaby
This is a great subtle pink blush. It adds just enough color to make cheeks pop without overdoing it.

Paula Dorf Cheek Color cream in Playmate
Rich bright pink with amazing color payoff to give you that extra oomph!

NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm
One of my personal favorites. It really covers all the bases and shades it is an iridescent pink with a slight

Pretty Pink Makeup

Blush

MAC Powder Blush in Blushbaby
This is a great subtle pink blush. It adds just enough color to make cheeks pop without overdoing it.

Paula Dorf Cheek Color cream in Playmate
Rich bright pink with amazing color payoff to give you that extra oomph!

NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm
One of my personal favorites. It really covers all the bases and shades it is an iridescent pink with a slight

Random Info***

Geia sas everyone! I hope you guys are enjoying your summer & taking advantage of the beach!

So i didn't end up getting my wisdom teeth out on Wed. but i made an appointment for 2 weeks from now on July 7th. I will be getting i.v. sedation..sounds scary i know. They told me it'll feel like 5 minutes to me, i hope so.

But anyway today's post is kinda some randoms & stuff i've been liking & wanting lately. So keeping with that; i have always been crazy about Zebra gum (which i only recently learned its not actually called that lol) so the search is on for a store that sells it.

My siblings & i loved to eat multiple pieces & use the 'tattoos' that you get in each piece. I remember having huge wods of gum in my mouth at times when there doctors appointments & my mom bought us 'zebra gum' if we behaved lol.

On a good note Greece won their game vs Nigeria on Thursday! I was cheering in my empty house & my dogs were looking at me like "girl what is your problem" haha. I was also happy they put in Sotiris Ninis(above); who is looking up to be the next great star of football..ehhem soccer sorry, listening to the European commentators & people say it all the time its caught on. That's kinda like visiting the south you come back sounding less Yankee like haha.

Oh & i wanted to let you guys know Coastal Scents is having a buy 2 get 1 free on their gel liners. Which i'm thinking about doing, even though i was only going to buy 1 if i buy 1 more i get a free liner. This is how i justify the spending sadly lol. But definitely check it out if you're interested!

Okay next up is a product i want because it gives your hair a weightless hold. Its the Ion Volumizing Solutions Vitalizing Shaping Mist

I'm also wanting THIS brush by e.l.f. But i would use it for foundation not powder. I've heard it gives great coverage & is fabulous for foundation & for $3 i am willing to buy it for sure!

And finally i wanted to share what i have been listening to & today i have been having a Luis Fonsi obsession & the 2 songs i keep listening to are ¿Quién te dijo eso? & Nada Es Para Siempre, watch the videos HERE & HERE. Enjoy the view too cuz he's a cutie! ...& a great singer! :)

Talk to you all soon!

Sally Hansen Hair Removal Review & a few blurbs

Geia sas again ladies! Today we will be talking about Sally Hansen wax strips. You can buy them at Walmart or Walgreens, though Walmart is a dollar cheaper. They are $4.95 at the Walmart by me & $5.95ish at my Walgreens.

It comes with the strips in 3 different sizes, though the largest i usually cut into smaller pieces. It also comes with a little blue bottle of finishing oil, & my favorite thing about Sally Hansen; a $1 off coupon!! Yes in every box, it gives me the motivation to buy more when i'm out so good job Sally Hansen & as of recently they don't expire either!

Above are the instructions they give on how to heat up the wax; DO NOT follow them lol. Here is what i do which is much more effective. I heat up my flat iron & hold the strips in between it for a few seconds. It heats the wax so its actually usable & can hold onto the hair properly. Below i demonstrate:

These are great for facial hair removal & works for arms as well, though i wouldn't try it on tough hair like legs or bikini because you'll only end up with wax stuck on you because it won't pull all the hair out. I've never tried it on the bikini line because i get a Brazilian done, but i don't think i would anyway. Also make sure to pull the wax off from against the grain of the hair.
Over-all i think its a useful product but only for 'light-weight hair' if that makes sense.

Oh & for a tooth update i get my wisdom teeth removed in the morning...i'm really dreading this. So chances are next time i talk/write to you guys i'll be in a lot of pain...*sigh* wish me luck i'm gonna need it.

Today's game ended in a draw which is good but not as good as a win! I loved this picture with the rain falling & its emotions. :)



Two things i'm currently wanting from Lush are the Sugar Babe Sugar Body Scrub & the Porridge Soap bar. Click HERE & HERE to check them out. I also thought THESE little Karma Bath Melt pyramids were cute, they have gold glitter in them and i would buy them but i have a shower with no tub so oh well.

B-day Shopping Haul & stuff

Geia sas lovely ladies! Well a few days later i am finally posting my birthday shopping haul. I was actually surprised at how little i found at the mall (besides Sephora of course, i could go broke there lol). I was happy to cross TWO items off my wishlist! So to start off with Sephora, i bought an Urban Decay eyeshadow color (Honey) that i've been wanting ever since watching THIS youtube video [of course i love it, its ancient Egyptian! :) ].

So i bought it for $18, which is a crazy price yes but i doubt i'll have to buy it again for like 20yrs so i think i'm good lol. I have always had an obsession with gold so this is no surprise to me that i had to have this. Also the packaging is cute.

How pretty i can't wait to use it!!

Next up another Urban Decay, Primer Potion in Eden; which is a matte nude color as its described. This is my 1st time ever buying a eyeshadow primer & it was $18, though i do have a sample of Two-Faced Shadow Insurance. I like Eden so far the only thing i wish was that its color was a bit darker so match my skin a little better; since i generally only use a little eyeshadow. Nothing worse than ghosty eyes! Which is another thing, i also hate when i see girls/women with white eyeshadow on or pale blue even, it makes them all ghostly/washed-out looking & i just wish i could tell them that without sounding mean lol.

But anyhoo...now onto my Forever21 items: 1st up we have these adorable ballerina flats. Which i am in love with!

$14.50, a little pricey for F21 i thought but since they are wonderful i ignored that fact.

...Oh so cute!

Forever21's jewelry is always so cheap these were just $3.50 & i havta love that! But its also cheaply made, its true you get what you pay for on this one. You can't expect these things to last, but you can enjoy em while you have em! And hey an advantage of them being cheaply made is they are very light-weight!

Next i bought a few tanks, they were only $3.50 & $2.50. What a great deal since tanks are so functional.

Here is my favorite one, this one unfortunately was $12.50, even though its twice as thin as the others but go figure. I love love love the rose & i paired it with the pink tank from above.

This week i also found out i will have to get my wisdom teeth removed, one of them is really starting to cause me pain & a dentist previously told me i would need them out because they will mess up my straight teeth; ahhhh!!! Has anyone had them out already? I'm kinda nervous about it, i heard it hurts really horrible after & that the gas they knock you out with is like a truth serum & makes you tell your secrets haha. I don't know about that but i'm still nervous i've never been unconscious before & it kinda terrifies me not to be in control of myself...

Then in the morning is Portugal & my Cristiano's 1st game of the World Cup...kali epitixia(good luck) Cristiano mou!

Also may i point out how great his back looks here lol, i totally think guys backs are really sexy(in shape of course lol) you can see his muscles & i'm drooling haha okay i'm done grossing you guys out, unless of course you agree with me LOL.

Talk to you guys soon i have lots more posts i have to get around to!