The laziness got me....

I'd planned on doing my first makeup tutorial for CV today.
      Bleh.
        

    I suppose it can't completely be blamed on laziness, seeing as I got quite a few things done today. Maybe I should blame it on my stellar procrastination skills. Yeah. That's more like it. Anyway, the plan is to start out with the basics and work up from there. I had some ladies who were just starting out in makeup who wanted some pointers and I figured this would really help them out. From basics, i'll move to everyday makeup, evening, clubwear, etc. I'm considering a special segment for my model ladies since their looks would differ from one photoshoot to another.

  In addition to the makeup and all the other things I plan on doing with the blog, (yes, there's MORE!) I want to feature my favorite artists or up-and-coming musicians/artists. Idk. Maybe I should save that, but i'm considering it. Already had someone in mind for the spot.

   As for my crocheting, its just goin. I learned the basic chain stitch, but thats as far as I got. Tried to get moms to show me how to continue and she jacked my crochet hook and yarn and has went INNNN on an blanket. Soo...looks like I'll be letting her take over that and I'll just get some more yarn. Lol.

Guess that's all. For now I go in search of grub.
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What's your favorite movie quote?

Nights like this, I wish, raindrops would FA-A-A-A-ALLL!!!
-Eddie King Jr, The Five Heartbeats

Ask me ALMOST anything

A 'To-Do' list of sorts...

   One of my favorite bloggers that I mentioned a few posts back had a really cool idea *at least I think it was hers lol*. She made a list of 101 things that she wanted to do in the next year. Well, I know I probably could sit here and make the entire list now, but I think instead i'll make individual posts so I can talk a little more in-depth about the things I want to do if need be (like the crochet post).

  I know this blog is totally gonna be all over the place...but so what. It's my blog :-) I would like to add bits about my hair journey and just random thoughts and whatnot.That's what its for, right? Maybe every now and then i'll do a post thats a little more personal, but I really would like to keep some parts of my life private. If anyone has questions for me, I'll be adding a question box to the sidebar. Feel free to use it.

   (random side thought...these are the worst paragraphs of my life.)

I added a few 'tabs' to the top of my page to somewhat keep my posts separated. Idk how that's gonna work out. We'll see. I suppose I'll get a makeup tutorial of some kind done this week. Also look for an update on my crocheting sometime next week.---Maybe I should add somewhere 'Upcoming Posts'

I babble.

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CraftyCookie

    As you may know, I love all things crafty. I make some of my own jewelry, I love makeup, cake decorating, and all other kinds of hands-on stuff you can learn to do at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. So far, most of those things (ok....all) i've learned to do from books, but mostly good 'ol Youtube. It started with beading, then makeup. I took a cake deco class, but honestly probably learned more on youtube. [Check out my favorite cake youtuber SeriousCakes] So, of course, I plan on being educated on my newest obsession via YT as well.

    My current endeavor is to learn to crochet. What inspired me was seeing my sister-in-law's AWESOME multi-colored winter hat (complete with ultra long sides that you can use as a scarf). It absolutely blew my mind and I immediately wanted to figure out how to make one of my own (cuz I know she aint uppin it...lol). Since its almost August, I figure i've got about 4 months before i'll actually have to wear a hat like that, which means I have 4 months to master the art of crochet.

smexy crochet top

I've already started my research on how much this is gonna cost me and whatnot. Hopefully, it won't hurt my pocket too much. I never realized quite how many of the things I love are crocheted. I'll never pay $7.99 for a  crochet hat again! Here I was thinkin I was gettin a deal at the beauty supply store. I figure I'll start small and work my way up to socks and then maybe small blankets (obviously, gotta get my hat done) and eventually i'll work my way up to the super nice stuff like this crochet top(right)

Better than that to me are these fantabulously adorable little crocheted cupcakes (above, slowbunny). OMG I need to get to learning, because I need these little cuties in my life!  So, needless to say, I've decided this is how i'll be spending my free time now (when i'm not working on the blog, or baking, or doing someone's makeup).

I'm so excited! ^_^

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What Happened to Your Eye?

I get this question almost every time i'm out. Sometimes people won't ask but simply stare at it as if they and my right eye are having some kind of intimate conversation that my left eye isn't in on. Annoying. I figured eventually i'd have some of my followers ask me about it (a few on YouTube already have.) Might as well address it, right?

What I was told is that when I was a baby (well, fetus) that my right eye didn't develop correctly. No, I can't see out of it. Its really not a big deal at all. I learned to deal with having less vision than almost everyone else and to adapt. I do all the things a normal 20something would do. See? No biggie.

As for the ignorant people who decide its a fun thing to make fun of.....who cares? Obviously, when I was a kid these people REALLY got to me and made me a little mean, but over time that wore off. As i've gotten older the stupid people aren't as vocal about their stupidity (cuz i'm not dumb, I see that look on your face jerk). Lol. Its whatever.

I really love my eyes! They really set me apart and make me different. Its great now because a lot of times I have people tell me how beautiful they think it is which is a real ego boost :-) The fun part is, since my eyes are 2 diff shapes I can see how certain makeup looks on different eye shapes without having to work on someone else. Saves a lot of time.

Maybe one of these days i'll do some actual research on my "condition" or call up my optometrist and ask a few questions.


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So out of it....

I've been meaning to do a few posts, but Idk what the fuzz is wrong with me. I just really haven't been feelin it lately. When I get myself together, i've got a lot to post about. Till then...sorry

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iCookie

Top 10 Most Played Songs on My iTunes

10. Crazy For You by Adele

9. High Hopes in Velvet Ropes by The Cab

8. Trouble Sleeping by Corinne Bailey Rae

7. That's Just My Way by Eric Benet

6.  Lies by The Black Keys

5. Enchantment by Corinne Bailey Rae

4. The Blackest Lily by Corinne Bailey Rae

3.  Fixing My Hair by Priscilla Renae

2. Paris Nights/ New York Mornings by Corinne Bailey Rae

1. Closer by Corinne Bailey Rae

As you can see I've been on a CBR kick this week. Can't really help it, she's my favorite artist. 

ThriftyCookie (UPDATED 8/3)

I found a great article about thrift shopping on TheFrisky earlier today. It was great and exactly what i'd been looking for. A new thrift store opened in the area and i've really been wanting to check it out for a while. Since I have nothing else on the agenda today, I figured me and moms could go and check it out. Hopefully this CityThrift turns out to be a little more than a glorified Goodwill. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Goodwill and have found some nice stuff there...just lookin for a little MORE. What I really would love is to find a Goodwill (or any other thrift store) tucked away in a nice rich neighborhood. You know, one of those neighborhoods with the spoiled wives and daughters who throw out their clothes every few months or so for the newest shiny things from Dolce&Gabbanna. That would be awesome!!! ^_^

I suppose if I find any real goodies i'll post a few pics. [[7/25 UPDATE:: Found a few things. Will post pics when my camera stops buggin]] 

I didn't find a lot, but I guess what I did get is worth posting. 

Finally found some overalls! Size 12 for $5.99

Found these at an Outlet for 99cents a piece.

Sexy lace top!!!! Size PL for $3.99

Thats it. Can't wait to go again!

                                                                                








 







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This..right here...is my...SWAGG!

If you know me and know me well, you know that my first love (well, after football) is MAKEUP!!! I've been into makeup since I was about 16, and I have to say that i've gotten pretty dang good at it!!! Of course, it fits right in with the rest of the artsy stuff that I like to do. I've been told by a few people that I should get on ModelMayhem and offer my services. Once my car gets fixed, I'm doing it!

Here lately I haven't been doing much as far as makeup goes. The bf likes the natural look (which is a relief when we go out. Pop on some mascara and GO!). I suppose since right now I have a boatload of free time i'll work on some looks and post a few. Right now i'm off to work on a look for a photoshoot on Sunday. :) 

Later folks!

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SizeDilemma

I love to shop. The problem i've been having for a while is that right now i'm smack-dab in the middle of the sizes. Obviously, I've been out of Juniors sizes for a while and graduated to Misses (yay?). Problem is, I'm more curvy than the average 12/14Misses size....BUT 14Womens is too big. What kind of bullshiggity is that?!

  Here lies the problem. Most of the time, I end up with the over-sized womens jeans and make up for my smaller waist with a belt. I really hate doing that >_<. I suppose I could have bigger problems in the clothing area. I know there's stuff to fit me....I just gotta find it! I found that in the brands that carry Womens sizes, I can usually get away with a 0X <---not to be confused with OX. I'm not an ox. That would be ZERO-ECKS! lol. I remember when I first saw the tag on an I.N.C top I bust out laughing. Just cuz we plus-sized don't mean you gotta call names!!! LOL. I digress.

  I was thrilled to find REAL-SIZED bloggers. CURVESandCHAOS is one of my faves!!! Curvaceous in the City is another love :). Blogs like these are really motivating. These are just real girls in a skinny world bloggin. Good stuff.

I'm hoping to use this blog (in addition to everything else) as a way to track my weight-loss. I should be going to the gym today and doing the dreaded weigh-in. *dun dun DUNNNN!* I'll let ya know how it goes. :)

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Grandma. Daddy

MEMORIES.  

Today I looked through my grandma's closet. It wasn't the first time, and I'm sure it won't be the last. I saw her great shoes, classic purses, and crisp dress shirts. Come to think of it...I didn't even SEE a t-shirt! Grandma Sara had great style. I'd like to think some of it was passed down to me, too :-)

  Man...I miss her so much! I mean, I knew I would but dang! Sometimes its hard to be in her house. Other times I spend the whole time in her room looking through her closet or lying in her bed. I miss her playing in my hair right after I get it done. She was always so proud of me. Even when I screwed up!

    I wish I could talk to her. I hate I didn't get a chance to introduce her to my future husband. She would have loved him. One of the last times she talked she asked me when I was getting married. It hurt because I knew if it wasn't soon that she wouldn't be there to see it. Now she won't. I look forward to introducing both her and my Daddy in the new system. They'll both be so proud of me and the woman I've become (by then).

Talking about daddy is a whole 'nother ball game. It's been ten years since he's been here. Death sucks. He didn't get to see me go to Middle School, or High School....heck not even 5th grade. Losing daddy hit hard but not until later. I understood he was gone and what had happened (I was 10), but it all somehow seemed unreal. It seemed like he was just gone and he'd be back in a month or so. Of course, that didn't happen.

I've learned to cope with losing them both...I guess. I suppose I'm doing better than most considering.

Take my heart, but please don't break it

Sunday was the Mister and I's 6month anniversary.
No. We're not married (not yet!). When you're dating, every month is a Celebration Snitchessss. Pardon my random edited Kanye moment. 


Anyway.


We had our best date EVER! My honey made reservations and told me to wear a dress. For a while I wasn't sure where we were going, but i'd figured it out by the time we made it to the area. We went to TEXAS de BRAZIL!

The restaurant is really really nice. I told him it reminded me of the places in New York that I stared into cuz I was too broke to go inside. I felt like a rich lady! The way it's set up is theres a 50+ item "salad bar" in the middle of the restaurant. Theres very little salad, obviously. There was however everything from Lobster Bisque to smoked Provolone cheese and sushi. After the salad bar they start bringin around the meat!!! The best 2 that we had were Flank Steak and a Bacon-Wrapped Fillet Mignon <---AMAZING!

We wrapped up our date at home watching fireworks. After all, it was July 4th. My backyard neighbors always do a big production. Best date ever. I love me some him!!


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