Wednesday 08/07/2013: Pink and Golden GRWM!

Hey all!

Here's another Get Ready video.

I hope you all enjoy it!

Stay Classy :)

- An

Tuesday 08/06/2013: A "Get Ready with Me" video!!

Hey all!

I finally shot and edited a "Get Ready with Me" video.

Click here for the video!

(Note: This video won't work on a mobile platform because of the music. Sorry :( )

I hope you guys enjoy! I'm hoping to make more in the future :)

- An

Friday 07/19/2013: Grateful.

Hello there :)

This post isn't anything beauty related, or is it? I wanted to share this photo with you.

I was looking through all of my photos on Facebook and I was looking at all the memories I've had. And I stumbled upon how much I've grown. And by grown, I also mean how much weight I had gained. The picture of me in 2006 was when I was 15/16 years old. I was 155lbs. Probably the lowest weight I have ever been. But at the time, I didn't feel like I was ever skinny enough. 2010 was probably my breaking point when I was 240 lbs! I had gained so much weight after starting college... And I didn't have a care in the world because who was I impressing? I was in a relationship and I had all of my friends. But after losing those friends, and my relationship became difficult, I was lonely. It didn't hit me until December 2011, when I finally decided to do something about it. So, I made it a goal to she's off the weight and become a better An. 

To this day now, I am 50lbs lighter. I realized that when I have a reason to reach a goal, I won't stop til I get there. I found my love for fitness, and helping others get motivated!

So, I have always been asked why I love to get made up so much. And that if I use makeup to "mask" my confidence. And obviously, the answer is HELL NO. Makeup is something a girl should wear, even if its just mascara. To me, it just tells me, "I love my eyes, so here's me enhancing that." I don't wear makeup 24/7, because I don't feel like I need to wear it. But when I do, I get creative. My point is that beauty isn't something we need or use to hide anything from anyone. It's just a way of us telling everyone we feel great about ourselves, so why not show it?

I think fitness and beauty will always be be a part of my life. And I'm happier this way. I look back and I think about the times I was so ungrateful for the things I have and the things I've accomplished because I didn't think I did we'll enough. But, now I do. I have so many positive people in my life who do nothing but up my spirits. And I am thankful for that.

- An

Thursday 07/18/2013: I'm still alive!

OHey everyone! I feel so bad neglecting this blog, so I felt like I should make a post. I've been caught up with A LOT of stuff in my life. Between working, and crossfit, and friends... It's hard to keep up! But, I still manage to keep up with the things I love, and that's beauty :) lately, I've been trying out Linda Hallbergs eye looks. She's a genius when it comes to coming up with great looks. I'm jealous of her skills, and I hope I can be just as successful as her!

These looks are super complicated to figure out, but it takes time and patience to get it down. Fortunately, I make myself at least one hour of my time trying to figure out eye looks, and makeup looks, and how it'll look on myself the best way possible. 

I promise to keep posting as long as you all will read them!

Keep it classy, y'all!

- An

Tuesday 06/11/2013: Dark pink and purple smokey eyes

Hi everyone! Now I know what you all are thinking.... Another smokey eye?! Yes! Smokey eyes are my favorite to do, it gives you the sultry, sex appeal for your eyes!!

I apologize in advance, I don't exactly have the best camera for the colors to pop. But, I will list them down below!

ELF Maximum strength concealer (as eyelid primer)

UD Naked Palette eyeshadows in Toasted (on lid) and Naked (crease color to blend out hard lines.)

Lorac Pro Palette eyeshadows in Deep purple (outer V) and mauve (reblend colors lightly)

Cover girl's perfect liner

Wet n Wild mega liner

ELF eyelash curler

Ardell false lashes in 120.

I hope you all enjoy this look! Until next time!

- An

Tuesday 06/04/2013: Subtle Smokey Neutral Eye

Hey everyone! I apologize for the lack of posts, life is getting busier and busier!! Here's a new look for you all!

I've been using new products lately, so I'll list everything in order of application!

Neutrogena Light Night Cream (I know this is a NIGHT cream, but my skin can get very dry, so I need something more moisterizing.)
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer in Light
NYX Pore Filler
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in 160 Fresh Beige
Benefit Fake Up in Medium and Maybelline's Dream Lumi in Radiant (blended together)
MAC's Fix+
Shisedo Eye Brow Kit in Dark Brown
The Balm "Put a Lid on It" eye lid primer
Maybelline's Color Tattoos in #70 Barely Branded
UD Naked Palette e/s in Naked (blended in crease)
Lorac Pro Palette in Light Bronze (lid color)
UD Naked Palette e/s in Smog (Outer v crease color)
UD Naked Basics Palette in Venus (highlight)
Cover Girl's Perfect Liner (tight line)
Wet n Wild Mega Liner in Black
ELF Eyelash Curler
Cover Girl's Clump Crusher, Maybelline's Cat Eyes, and MegaPlush Mascara
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Sedona Lace blush palette in a mauvey rose color
The Balm Mary-Louminizer Highlight

I hope you all enjoy! Until next time!!

- An

Wednesday 05/22/2013: Blue Gold smokey eyes :)

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is staying cool because the weather today is HOT!!! Here's today's eye look :)

Products used:

ELF Eyelid Primer

NYX Jumbo Eye pencil in Milk (Used in outer part of lid to make the blue pop a little better :D)

UD Naked Palette in Half Baked (Inner lid)

ELF Bright Eyes Palette e/s in a bright matte blue

UD Naked Palette in Naked (for crease/transition color) and Gunmetal (outer V of eyes)

UD Naked Basics palette in Venus (browbone and inner tear duct highlight)

Wet n Wild Mega Liner in Black

ELF Eye lash curler

Cover Girl's Clump crusher, Maybelline's Cat Eyes and MegaPlush mascaras all in black.

I've been diggin the gold for this summer. It really makes your eyes pop!

I hope you enjoyed this look as much as I loved doing this!!

Until next time :D

- An