makeup by LYSSA

OFOTD: Kim Kardashian Inspired + Torrid Mini Haul

2011-01-29T18:22:00.004-06:00

hello my plus size beauty..

i'm back again like i said once a week update..
so lets get this blog post started off right.
i posted my OFOTD on YOUtube
i was inspired to do this look by Kim Kardashian
after reading the People magazine.
i love her style its really SASSY but yet CLASSY.
i think this look will be great for Valentines Day or even for a night out..i hope you enjoy it!

look forward to more looks..

click the photos to ENLARGE

and heres the video...

What I wore:

Black Boyfriend Blazer from Burlington Coat Factory @$7.99

White Tee

Purple and Black striped Skirt from Ross

Black wedged heel from DDs discount @$14.99

Flower Statement Necklace from Walmart @$5.00

White watch (I always wear) from JcPenney

Make up i wore:

Face

Milani Secret Cover Concealer in Golden Beige & Honey

Milani Powder Foundation in Caramel

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Dark & Honey

E.l.f contouring blush and bronzing powder

Coastal Scents Blush in the Contour & Blush Palette

(the last 1 in the palette)

Eyes

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX eyeshadow in Daisy

Wet n Wild ColorIcon palette in Vanity

Milani Liquifeye Eyeliner in Black

Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Lips

Milani l/s in Rose Hip

NYX l/s in Fusion

okay so thats it for this post..

TaTa for Now..

xoxo Lyssa..

SUNDAY*

2011-01-23T16:10:00.004-06:00

i'm bacccckkkk..
as promised in my UPDATE VID, i will be updating my BLOG for 2011.

so my 2011 has started off WONDERFUL..
family are great..in LOVE with my hubby and my job is COOL!!
the babe and I went out for NEW YEARS and i shared in my UPDATE vid what i wore..
so take a look!!

i was super tired when i recored this video so sorry abouth the voice.. :)
okay so anyways i went and got my hair cut again.
here is how it looks now..hope you enjoy!

i'm currently editing an Outfit of the NIGHT..so i'll maybe post that in another blog post..

oh and i can definitely tell you what i have on my face in that post also..

untill next time.

Lyssa.. :*

i've been MIA...

2010-06-19T22:41:00.006-05:00

i know..i'm such a lazy blogger!!

lol..i got a new job and i barely have to time to blog and such..

but have no FEAR i'm here now..

i just posted an Outfit of the Day

check the YT for it... :)

couldnt take great pics..i currently cant find my Digi Cam :(

only because my ROOM is a MESS :/

whhaaattt??i cant help it..work it my life now..haha

on another TIP...

i did this cut CREASE look for the first time..

i like the way it came out..here are a few pics of the look..HOPE YOU LIKE!!

i did my mom's makeup on memorial DAY just for fun..and i loved the way it turned out..

my mom showed everyone PICTURES..and they said she looks super young 20 something..lol

but really my mom doesnt look her age ANYWAYS..love you mom!(heres a PIC)

so thats my little update..i can never promise to update this for sure..can i will UPDATE you guys when i can..

take care!!

my BIRTHDAY is SUNDAY.. ♥

2010-05-22T01:15:00.004-05:00

yeah baby..i'm ready..i'm so hyped up for SATURDAY and SUNDAY cant go to sleep..

thought i'd do this random survey...i'm bored so why not?

btw gotta hall for you guys..will possibly post it tomorrow if i have the chance..

okay so heres the survey babies..

Promise you won't lie?

Sure..lol

Last person you shared food with?
probably my sis..maybe an appetizer or something

Have you been a happy, angry, or sad person lately?
mostly happy..but i have been having my ANGRY moments lately.

Has there been anyone particular on your mind at all today?
Of course.

Are you wearing jeans, shorts, sweatpants, or pajama pants?

sweatpants

Do you love the last person that called you today?
Yes..I love my MOM :)

Could you date someone taller than you?
yes its a MUST..i'm only 5'3..they have to be 5'8 and taller

Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you?
yes..yes yes..

Do you need to say anything to someone?

nope..not that i know of..

Do you think before you speak?

75% of the time..

What’s the last thing that made you sad?

hmm...i cant think..

Do you wear glasses?

yes..when i'm not wearing my CONTACTS

What does your number 1 call you?

baby..babe..alyssa

What color shirt are you wearing?

grey

Do you straighten your hair often?

i try not..i try 1x a week..or 2x a week..

Who was the last person you saw in person?

well me & my sis live together so...yeah

How are you feeling?

good..bored..but good.

Is there something you're not looking forward to?

looking for new jobs

Do you think boys truly understand girls?
not really..i mean yeah but no.

Choose: bonfire on a beach or clubbing in the city?
beach alone with someone i care about..clubbing at a nice club..so idk

Is there anybody you wish you could be spending time with right now?
YES

Does anybody have a tattoo with your name on it?
nope :/

Are you usually wide awake in the morning?
nope nope nope..

What was the last movie you watched?
SUPERBAD..my favorite movie..

Ever been lied to by someone you thought would never lie to you?
YES!!uuhhhh these questions are depressing.

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to?
somone special to me..pretty much NONE YUH..

Do you like hugs and kisses?
yeah..but not too much..ya know?

When's the last time you laughed really hard?

um...probably last weekend..MARLEN had me rollin

What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of last summer?
HOT as hell..worked my BUTT off!

Give me lyrics from the song you're listening to?

slow loud and bangin all in my trunk..trunk full of funk i aint neva been a punk

Zro - freestyle

What is the last non-alcoholic beverage you had?
some JUICE!

Who was your last text from & what did it say?
jay bay, "Yes"

Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?
used too.. :(

How about the same sex?

not really

Are you a fast typer?
yes..TYPING was my job!

How do you dot your i's?
I DOT THEM...durrhhh

What do you think of people who show off about their handwriting?
they're LAME-O's

Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't meant to be funny?
yes..all the time.. :(

Do people often mistake you for a different nationality?
AMERICAN..no do you mean ethnicity? i'm afican american wee-OUCH

Do you tan or burn when in the sun?
i'm black..we dont tan..haha JK i get a mean TAN in the summertime..

Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
sleep alone..i love my space..

Do you like sushi?
HECK NAW!

What food do you find disgusting?

haha..i dont like alot of stuff..dont get me started

What was the weather like on your birthday?
IDK..but i hope its nice this weekend :D

Ever kissed someone of the same sex?

no.

Are you laid-back?

um...sometimes..but i can be a wee-OUCH sometimes.

Do you even know what laid-back means?
do you?

Does it matter if your bf/gf smokes ciggs ?
YES..i'm allergic to smoke..

Have you had any form of exercise today?
i'ma be honest..HECK NAW

Do you get the trick in the song "If You Seek Amy" by Britney Spears?
yes..it stand for F.U.C.K say it real slow...lol

Did you know if you eat too many carrots, your skin can turn orange?
really...idc

What's your favorite colour gummy bear?
hmm..i like the "CLEAR" ones..taste like pinapple.

Your favorite thing to drink on a hot summer day?
SONIC SLUSH

Are you competitive?
sometimes..

Who was the last person you sat beside at a restaurant?
gotta be my sis..more like sat across

Is there someone that you believe you will always be attracted to?
YEP YEP..the ROCK and will SMITH

If you smoke cigarettes, what hand do you usually hold it in?
what did i tell you about smoking..delete this question NOW!

What would you do if someone ran at you with a knife?
excuse my french..but KICK they ASS...duh

How are you feeling right now?
even boreder(not a word)..haha

Are you listening to music right now?
yes..righ now B.O.B

Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoo?
i was gonna get my nose pierced but i decided not to.. :(

Who did you last lay with?
kinda personal huh..lol jk

Are you afraid of roller coasters?
nope.nope.nope

What are you supposed to be doing right now?
SLEEP..

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
WARM!

Have you ever kissed someone in water?
no..wtf i'm black..we dont get our hair wet.hahaha

Were you happy when you woke up?
yes..always..gotta THANK GOD!!

Do you plan on moving out in the next year?
yes..my sis be tripping!

Any plans for tomorrow?
none made yet..maybe movies?

How has this week been?
relaxing!

When is the last time you took a nap?

about 5 hrs ago..maybe

How far away is a family member you miss?
mom 3-4 hrs..dad 15 mins..

Did you get a full 8 hours of sleep last night?
nope..because someone came banging on the DOOR..freak!

First person to speak to you in 10'?
ppl @ church

Have you accidentally sent a text to the wrong person?
YES..kinda embarassing.

When someone says we need to talk what runs through your mind?
depends..coming from my family..someone passed away..from someone i like..obviously..you know.

How did you do on the last test you took?

idk...probably some test online for a job :/

well thats all for tonight..geesh time for me to take my black ASS to bed..

peace babies ♥

editing..

2010-05-13T22:51:00.006-05:00

just doing some editing on this gorgeous night..

listening to 8 Ball & MJG - Bring it back..thats my song..lol

anyways so it was requested to do this look..

i'm editing the vid for it now but heres the list of products i used.. :)

FACE

Revlon Colorstay Foundation (400 Caramel)

Coastal Scents Camoflauge palette (concealer palette)

Revlon Colorstay Pressed Powder in Medium/Deep (undereye powder)

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Dark (face powder)

Coastal Scents Contour & Blush palette used the dark brown (contour)

Mac Raizin matte blush (BLUSH)

NYC cheek glow in outside cafe (highlight)

EYES

UDPP on the lids (primer)

((Urban Decay box of shadow Vol. 1 used mostly))

Scratch on the Lid

Fishnet on the Midsection of the eye

Dark Purple in the crease(Coastal Scents - Creative me #1 palette)

Zero in the crease

Peace on the lower lid

Vintage Lace as a highlight on brow bone (revlon matte single e/s)

eyliner rimmel london e/l & maybelline waterproof liquid e/l

ardell demi wispies (falsies)

LIPS

NYC lip pencil 954A

Revlon Matte l/s in Mauve it over

Max Factor l/g in champange bath

and there you go..purple smokey eye

ttyl MUAHH :-*

i'm so lazy..

2010-05-12T23:14:00.005-05:00

and i'm SO SORRY you guys..i havent been updating my blog..and i'm promise this time i will get better..i will be updating the blog at least once a week..with either OFOTD or FOTD and also small hauls and etc.

i wanna thank my blog followers for sticking in there with me..SORRY!! but i'm back i was just busy with work and all the other CRAP that comes with it. such as lack of SLEEP..lol getting off from work and going straight to sleep is all i'vee been able to do for the last couple of months. again SORRY..hahaha but its all good.

ANYWAYS,

i did a comparison vid on two of my favorite foundations
REVLON COLORSTAY && REVLON PHOTO READY

so here are my thoughts written out..

REVLON COLORSTAY

this foundation i truly believe is one of the best drugstore foundations out there..dont get me wrong its not like i've tried all but, i believe from what i've tried in the past dont compare. this foundation for me gives me what i need..FULL COVERAGE (but not too "cakey"), last all day 8hrs plus, and it sets pretty matte.the biggest plus of all is that is stays on all day!! i'm the type of girl that doesnt like touching up through the day and with this foundation i rarely to never touch up..even with my combination oily skin i sstay matte through the day which is LOVELYY..overrall this foundation is wonderful for a beginner or even a makeup junkie like me..something you just need in your COLLECTION..for me this is an everyday use usually.

REVLON PHOTO READY

now to the revlon photo ready..what made me want to try this foundation is the commericals with HALLE BERRY..cheezy?? i know..lol but i wanted to see if it claims to do what it says it does. now the foundation is great blend well feels nicee on the skin and etc..BIG DOWNFALL doesnt last all day..i give 4 hrs MAX.. :( and thats not long at all..GRRR..so this woulds be a foundation that you'll wear to parties, events etc something you wont be in all day..its great with pictures..you know how sometimes you take pics and you can tell the seperation from your neck and etc looks really white..well this fondation will make you look flawless..no seperation..so i also recommend it..but like i said aa 4 hr foundation only.BTW this one has a pump so BIG YESS!!

so here it is..my opinion on these 2 foundations..my likes and dislikes..hope you enjoyed.

and the winner is....

well...hope you enjoyed..ttyl LOVELYS <3

collective haul BBY!

2010-02-25T22:44:00.006-06:00

for some reason lately i've been really digging different color lips..

so in this haul you're gonna see a few lipstick, none dramatically expensive..

but they work great to me...i'm not one for bold lips but...

hey its time for a change.

i know i stated in my vid i would show swatches..but blogspot acts so

funny when i try to post pics..it like deletes everything :(
so i'll just list the prices and items in the vid

NYX eyeshadow base $4.99

Jane gel eyeliner $4.99

Forever21 cat eye lashes $2.80 each

Forever21 fashion lashes $2.80 each
sally girl e/s in onyx $.99

sally girl e/s in chocolate $.99

nyc lip gloss in sheer raspberry $1.72

nyx l/s in orion $2.99

nyx l/s B52 $2.99

femme couture brow wax $6.99

femme couture lipglass FREE w/ a purchase

NYC eyeliner pencil in through the storm $.99

NYX jumbo pencil in french fries $2.99

Forever21 blotting sheets $1.80

i'll try to add more pics to future hauls!!

till next time!!

I'M BACCCKKKKKK

2010-02-10T09:08:00.004-06:00

ahhhh...it feels good to be back!!
i know i havent updated my blog in forever & i'm SORRY!!
but as my previous blog states, i needed a new PC really back..
and i got one!!!lol..it and HP i got it some time in december..DECEMBER i know right..
i bet you're thinking well why havent you updated..well i started a new JOB..
a call center type job, basically an office job..so i've been working my BUTT off.
when i get home from work i dont wanna do anything but sleep.
so i guess you can say i've been lazy. :(

but anyways, i'm been buying a whole bunch of MAKEUP & clothes & shoes lately..
but more clothes than ever..i cant wait for SUMMER i'm getting tired of this COLD weather
it sucks!!but anyways if i can manage to gather together some of the makeup items i've bought
i will add pics to another blog, but I AINT MAKING NO PROMISES..lol

that's pretty much it on the update..i've seen a lot of blogger start doing the OFOTD & FOTD
i think i'm gonna start doing those..they look like fun any easier than always trying to make a
vid..so be on the look out for that an also some new vids..tell next time i'll leave you with some
crazy pics of me i took with my new laptop..TTFN

i miss my computer!!!

2009-09-24T21:45:00.002-05:00

so...as you all may know..my computer has a terrible virus.

so i'm looking for a new one currently.i found a couple of laptops.

so i hope to purchase one pretty soon.but until then, please bare with me.

i guess i will talk to you guys later..

till next time BEAUTIES!!

coastal scents HAUL!!

2009-08-24T00:18:00.002-05:00

sooooooo.....i've been busy/lazy lately..

havent updated this in exactly 1 month..pittyful!

so i bought somethings from coastal scents..

i'm in love with them completely..i recieved them

sometime last week..wish i could of updated you guys then.

but you know how that goes :/

anyways, i got..

10 COLOR BLUSH PALETTE @15.95 (3rd pic)

26 Color shadow/blush combo palette @19.95 (last pic)
88 Color palette e/s MATTE @ 18.95 (1st few pics)

they are all pigmented..i'll do a better review later.

i havent really had much time to play with these seeing

that i've been working every since i got these..GRRR!

i also hauled a lot of other things over the past 2 weeks..

so i'll have to show you guys that also!

hope you guys had a great weekend..mine was tiring but alright!

look forward to some more updates coming soon..

i'll try to be less lazy..lol maybe i'll do that BLOG tutorial things.

those always look fun..but anyways i'm getting pretty tired.

till next time BEAUTIES!!

mini haul..

2009-07-24T03:41:00.000-05:00

MAC l/g in MAD CAP = 14.50

Physicians Formula Blushing Mocha = 2.79

Physicians Formula Blushing Natural = 2.79

L'oreal H.i.p creamshadow paint = 3.19

sinful colors pink forever = 1.99

sinful colors chacha red = 1.99

aveeno daily moisturizing lotion = 2.39

heart earrings = 2.80

foral/pearl earrings = 4.80

this was just a mini haul of some of the

things i got last saturday @ walgreens.

hope you enjoyed..i'm gonna try my best to update

this more often but bare with me :)

till next time BEAUTIES!*

BEWARE OF MAC FIX +

2009-07-12T12:13:00.000-05:00

so i bought 2 things from MAC about a month ago..

and i've been meaning to let yall know how it went..

soooooooooo...i bought MAC's Fix + and Mac lipglass in MAD Cap..

i loved loved loved both of the products...buttt the MAC Fix +

gave me the nastiest rash ever!..so if you have

some severe allergies like me, i recommend

that you stay away from this product..so obviously

i did return this product because i had no use for it.

but on the other hand i love love love my LIPGLASS in MAD CAP!

i told the MAC Artist that i was looking for a good nude shade

and she recommended this for my lip color.

the only thing i dont like about the lipglasses are; they are extra STICKY!!

but besides that i love them.
well guys thats about it..i will update yall later..i gotta go to work!

bye beauties! <3

latenite brush cleaning/MAC this friday!

2009-06-16T01:11:00.000-05:00

just got through washing my brushes..

i hate the fact i waited up until now to do it!!

i got a good amount of them..but its like

every week i can find another reason to get a new one..

sad..i know..but whatever whatever..on to the good stuff.

LAKERS won!

i'm so ready for my COWBOYS to start playing!

okay so back to make up..

i'm going to MAC this friday with intensions on buying somethings!

soo....i know so far i wanna get MAC FIX + and thats about it..

soooooooooo..please help me out on what i should get.

nothing toooo expensive i have a budget.

because i want to get some more NYX goodies!

well till next time beauties! <3

HAUL!!

2009-06-12T00:07:00.000-05:00

hey chicas..lol

i got somethings this weekend i want to share with you guys..

BRUSHES:

2 loew-cornell 1/4 270 maxine's mop @ 2.99 each

sonia kashuk small eye shadow brush @ 4.99sonia

kashuk blending brush @ 3.99

studio tooks dual-finish brush @ 6.99(MAC 187 DUPE! <3>

MAKE-up:

falsies #747L @ 0.99

NYC cheek glow(outside cafe) @ 1.72

maybelline GREAT LASH clear mascara @ 4.99

2 jordana eyeliners(black&brown) @ 1.99 each

ARDELL eyelash adhesive @ 3.59

wet n wild eysharpener @ 0.99

revlon colorstay eye concealer @ 2.19(on sale)

milani e/s 07 wild violets @ 6.49

sinful colors trio(night out) @ 3.99

sinful colors trio(retro) @ 3.99

4 travel jars @ 0.97 for 2

side note: i'm making a list of things i want to get when i get paid..and so far i want to get some mac things..who knows i might go to the CCO in allen.hopefully they sale MAC products.

till next time beauties!! <3

friend/work/tag/contest

2009-03-30T03:47:00.000-05:00

just got off the phone with my good ass friend tommie..

if you read this..mannnn you my nigga..

HAHAHA..too soon?(inside joke)

boys and girls..i've been thinking about my future lately..

and i remember when

i was younger i said i wanted to get married at an early young..

and i still feel that way.

their are potential candidates..but its like WHATEVERRR..

it might just be too soon..HA!

okay so my first week of work, was cool.i have no complaints,

just other than that fact that

i had to read and study.come on its just a retail job!?!

co-workers seem decent.

but everyone knows that only last for a couple of weeks.

till next time..TATA!?!? :-*

work&&hair&&sleepLESS.

2009-03-22T03:37:00.000-05:00

i'm not sleepy at all..uhh i hate this.i know when i get to work, i'm gonna be extra tired.speaking of WORK...yeah i got the job..FINALLY huh?yep i start sunday.i know thats weird.you know i had to get everything ready for tomorrow..from the outfit, to my underwear..HAHA..i'm weird like that.plus i like to always be ready.never know when you might oversleep right?i'm working 10:30 - 2:30..thats really no hours though.but oh well.i got to see my dad this week.but for the wrong reason but it was still good.i LOVE my dad..he'll break his back for me and my sis.

okay....now moving on..i got my hair done today.UH!..got a trim, no biggie.but my hair color is still there..like WTF its march..i got it colored in october..its not as red as it was but damn..lol..i like the hair color..just dont know if i wanna go back to black..or my natural hair color..(which is dark dark brown)..i wanted all black with hot pink tips in october..maybe i'll do that.but no more layers, or bangs for me..i'm just gonna let it grow out until next winter and see what i wanna do to it..and i want a DARN babyliss pro titanium..my flat iron is cool..its a PROSILK but.........i want a babyliss pro..only takes one glide..and its straight.i'll invest in one.

oh yeah 61 more days till my birthday..guess whos excited, i AM!!!!i want a whole bunch of crap.mainly makeup.so maybe its time for me to go to bed now..just gotta let my brushes dry.

first post/interview day..

2009-03-15T00:58:00.000-05:00

i'm glad my interview went great. the only thing i was kinda upset about it the whole reference thing. i'm like, "its been almost 2 years since i worked at BLAH and almost 1 year since i worked at BLAH." but whatever. she called me back immediately after my interview and said i passed the test..i could tell she liked me. but its like she wants me to EAT, SLEEP, LIVE this job. i do have a life...idk..maybe i should just be happy i will have a job.