Blythe Ponytail Parades

Some things.

I grabbed this idea from Anna Z yesterday. There are some things that I never get an opportunity to share on here or some things I just plain don't want to. Who wants everyone to look at their faults and weird habits or dislikes? In the blogging world, all we see is the pretty and sparkly things in life. It can create a false appearance of perfection. My life is far from perfect, but I am blessed.

You know, I'm ok with letting things go. I shouldn't be ashamed of what I believe in or the things I hate and love. I would rather be guilty of sharing and making someone uncomfortable than hiding it and never getting to share a truth.

1. I cannot sleep in a house by myself.
2. I cry very easily.
3. I am a very quiet person around everyone but my best friends and family.
4. I generally never care what people think about me. I was made fun of so much throughout my life for all kinds of things. I guess I am just broken of that fear. I know people aren't going to like me.
5. I never feel pretty except when my husband says so. Even then I don't believe him.
6. When I'm angry, I read my Bible and I calm down quickly.
7. I can't have chocolate.
8. I have anxiety and become paralyzingly panicked at every noise that may be an intruder in my house.
9. I never have nor will I ever vote for Barack Hussein Obama.
10. I talk through Marshmallow. Then I respond. So in essence, I talk to myself daily.
11. I get really angry and irritated when I don't get to see Grant as much as I want to.
12. I have the same day dreams I've had since I was 16. Hopping in a car, driving to LA and just sitting on the beach. And not caring about anything else.
13. I wish I could make friends easier.
14. When I am angry enough, I am vicious.
15. I hate listening to people eat.
16. I will never ever be satisfied with my photography.
17. I am so extremely anti-baby killing.
18. I laugh excessively when I drink wine.
19. I snap at people easily.
20. I miss painting.
21. I can't stand stereotypical "hipster people". And I'll be the first to admit that I love antiques and quirky things and I love when people genuinly love those things. I just don't like people that do and buy things so they can keep up this "hipster" facade. Blek!
22. I don't like photographer snobs.
23. I am in love with "Superbass" by Nicki Minaj. I can rap it. Like legitimately rap it.
24. I literally feel just like a 17 year old, carefree and hopeful, when I listen to the classics like Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy. 
25. I have been wearing makeup since I was 12 and didn't even let my husband see me without it until around 6 months into our marriage (I got the flu).
26. I'm afraid of most things.
27. I'm afraid of bugs touching me.
28. I don't know what my horoscope sign is.
29. I secretly still dream of singing in a band.
30. I want and wish to glorify God in everything I do. And I fail all the time. But He loves me anyways and that's more comfort than anything I could get from this world.

*Yes, I know the image has nothing to do with the post, but I am literally incapable of posting something without including a pretty picture. I took this a couple months ago in Southern Indiana.

What's in my makeup bag

After a few questions regarding my makeup choices, I decided to write out this post! This is what is with me all day everyday and somedays I don't use ALL of these things. These are just my go to necessities :)

The Eyeliners-

• Aqua Liner eyeliner waterproof Haute precision- The best way to describe it is it gives the look of shimmering water on your eyelid. Very interesting. I use this one least of all, but I do like the effect in the inner corner of my eye! You can buy it at Sephora.
• Maybelline brow pencil in blonde- Cheap, efficient and gets the job done!
• Jemma Kidd black liquid eyeliner- I could go on and on for years about how this is the most revolutionary, amazing, long lasting eyeliner. It goes on like paint, dries like a permanent marker and lasts for DAYS. You CANNOT smear this stuff. It's almost like a tattoo. Expensive? Fairly. You can get it at Target, but it was worth EVERY penny.
• Sephora Black waterproof eyeliner- My go to eyeliner for my lower lid. Doesn't smudge, it stays put and is very waterproof. One of few lower lid eyeliners I've used that doesn't fade and smudge through the day.

Cheeks-

• Cover Girl Luminous Blush in 425- I love the shimmering effect this powder gives. It even helps with softening the look of your skin and goes great over top a layer of blush. Very feminine!
• Tarte for True Blood natural cheek stain- Ok, so the first reason I bought this was the True Blood factor, yes. But it also has a cherry smell and contains little flecks of sparkle throughout the cherry red stain. I love this stuff!

My Lips-

• Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush sheer shimmer pink lip gloss- Cheap and long lasting! I wear it over a pink lip stick all the time!
• MAC Lipglass- I don't even remember the name of the shade and then name rubbed off, but needless to say this IS the best lipgloss. There is a reason it's so popular.
• Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm- My go to chapstick. I usually put this on underneath any lipstick or lip gloss. It also gives off a cooling effect to your lips and really really helps my always chappy lip skin.
• Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers- Just classic.
• Sephora pink shimmer lip stick- I rarely wear anything but pink lipsticks. It just goes with my skin tone. I've never had any complaints with this one. Long lasting and inexpensive :)

My Face- 

• L'Oreal Paris Bare Naturale gentle mineral concealer- I use this stuff every single day under my eyes. It's great for dark circles and I have the WORST dark circles of anyone you will ever meet. You think you have them bad? Mine are worse. Believe me. This is the last thing I brush over my dark circles, after I apply some concealers (see below)
• True Match super-blendable Powder in Neutral soft Ivory- Lightest of lightest shade powder for my lightest of light skin. It's one of the only powders that comes close to matching my skin tone and it works like a dream!
• Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer for eyes- One of two products I use under my eyes to cover the purple dark circles. I've been using this product since I was 14. Always has worked.
• Lancome Paris Effacernes Waterproof undereye concealer- This is what I use as well to cover the dark circles. It's a shade darker than the previous one so the 2 on top of eachother work really well. I purchased this at Sephora. Fairly expensive, but I only have to buy it once a year!
• Cover Girl fresh complexion concealer- Been using this one since I was 14 too. Never found a concealer any better than this one. :) 

My eyes-

• Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush sparkling shadow in Twinkled Pink- The reason I love this so much  is the design of the bottle believe it or not. It's so easy to apply. I love that it has it's own brush head and you don't have to use your fingers. PLUS, the pink shimmer is beautiful!
• Maybelline New York the Falsies volume express mascara- Currently I am using this mascara and have been pleased with the results, but I am always searching for new and better mascaras so when this runs out, I'll probably try a new one!

Wearing my favorite MAC LipGlass!