The Blushed Nudes Maybelline Review

I have been on the search for a decent eyeshadow palette. Let me tell you it hasn't been an easy one. Why are eyeshadow palettes so expensive? I don't get it. So when I was in Walmart and saw The Blushed Nudes palette by Maybelline for only 10 dollars I thought I'd give it a try. 

What first drew me to the product was the packaging. Its a pretty rose gold color which happens to be one of my favorite colors so obviously I had to check it out.  The colors of the shadows looked beautiful so I thought I had finally found a good palette I would actually love! 

The first time I tried this palette I used the lighter shades to go for a rosy pink look.  It was a causal day. I wasn't going anywhere important so I wanted the effortless, less is more summer look. So I got out my eye shadow brush and swirled it in the individual pot. My spirits were rising, tension was growing, and the suspense was too much. Would this palette meet my expectations? I applied the eye shadow to my eyelid and looked in to the mirror for that glorious moment of truth. Excitement filled the air. And as I looked in the mirror my heart came crashing down. That moment was so disappointing I can't even begin to explain. I had such high hopes for this and they were blown away as easily as the shadow could have been blown off of my eyelid. No pigment. I applied more to try and build it up but it only made a small difference. Defeat. 

However I wasn't going to give up yet on this palette. I was going to give it a second chance. I decided I should try it but apply eye primer first. I use Prime Time Brightening Eyelid Primer by Bare Minerals. I applied my primer and then applied my eyeshadow. This time I went for the darker colors.  My hopes weren't too high this time as I had already been burned once by this palette. I looked in the mirror for the moment of truth and I was surprised. There was actually color! Do my eyes deceive me?! I applied more since I was going for a more dramatic look. It was build able and had some form of pigment.  I have even worn the darker shadows a couple time since then. The quality was much better than the lighter shades.

I decided to try the lighter shade one last time. This time I used primer to see if it was my own inability to apply primer the first time that caused such disastrous results. I put on my primer and applied my eye shadow. My hopes were rising as I felt that there might be a redeemable quality to this palette. I was wrong once again. The colors were still pathetic. There was still no pigment. My hopes were dashed. Day ruined. If only the lighter shades were as pigmented as the darker shadows. 

So what is my final conclusion of this palette? Well... Maybelline you could have done better. You really could have. I like the darker shadows and will continue to use them, but if I can't use half of the palette due to the lack of pigment in the product is it worth it? I'm not sure about that. Please Maybelline work on the quality  and concentration of your pigment.

Well my dear darling Divas that is all I have for today. If you know of any good affordable eye shadow palettes leave a comment below. 

Queen Diva Out. 

       

                                                   Stay Fabulous,

                                                       

                                                               Cherry XOXO

What a waste of a Near Death Experience

 Well....Well... Spring break has come and gone along with my mind. Why have I lost my mind? Well to be frank I never had one, but maybe the fact that I had three cups of caffeine this week or that I almost died twice might contribute a bit. Who really knows? I don't.

At the beginning of the week it was great! I didn't have school. I saw my friends. But I also had an asthma attack and well that puts a real downer on the situation. I mean it was only inconvenient for the night, but oh my goodness are they annoying. You're probably picturing me wheezing and coughing like some possessed hyena  (ahh what a mental picture) but no. My asthma takes the more silent approach. When I have near death situations I become quiet and calm which is ironic because even though yes I can pretend to be calm, I am never.. ever.. quiet. I probably won't even be quiet when I'm dead. You might be thinking, "but Cherry thats not possible.. you're dead?" Girl I'll record myself reading coupons if thats what it takes to talk beyond the grave. You can't get rid of me that easy. I'll haunt your cabinets.

A few days after my first near death experience I made a trip to my salon. Now first of all I love going to the salon. They make you feel beautiful and pampered. Oh its wonderful! However I was planning this trip to just be short and sweet. No hair dyeing or root touchups just a trim. Snip Snip and then boom out of there just like a drug deal.  It was supposed to be a simple easy trim but I came across a factor that I could not account for.. caffeine.. You see the night before I had been with my friends and I stupidly thought it would be a good idea to get a frape... ya know.. just a little caffeine to get me through the night.....There is a reason I do not drink caffeine... I can't handle caffeine just ask my friends. They will attest to what happens to me on caffeine. Its not pretty. I can't be trusted on it. So anyways I am driving to the salon all determined while listening to One Direction of course. I'm not superstitious its just I have to listen to them on the way to the salon otherwise I'll get a bad haircut.  I'll be 90 and still be jamming to some 1D on the way to the salon. But  I don't care. I don't take chances with my hair. But anyways   like I was saying I was on a mission to get a trim but the moment I turned my vehicle into the salon driveway something came over me. It was like I was hit with the Holy Spirit. (It it was probably the caffeine,) But I needed to dye my hair! So I did. Black and violet.  Its mainly just black with a little violet in to keep it rich. I also then had another cup of caffeine at the salon because why learn from your mistakes if you can just repeat them?  Just another day kids just another day.

So this all leads to my second near death story. Today it was nice and sunny out and sometimes in the sun my hair looks a bit violet. So as I was walking to my mode of transpiration, the Buick aka grandpa cruiser,  I was trying to turn my head to look at my hair, but since it was kinda windy it was a bit difficult. So there I am looking like an idiot trying to see what color my own hair was (while still struggling to get to my car) when this car next to me starts pulling out an almost hits me!  I could have died!  I mean granted he was probably only going 2 mph at this point but still I could have been incapacitated! I was just minding my own business looking at my hair and I almost died! That would have been it. I would have died just walking to my car because I got distracted by my own hair... not someone else's hair.. no my OWN hair.. And y know what.. I didn't even figure out what color hair I had... what a waste of a near death experience.. This is why I need adult supervision. This is my life kids.

Well thats all I have fore today Loves,
Queen Diva Out.
         
                                                        Stay Fly,
                                                               Cherry XOXO
         

Jingling of the Bells and All that Jazz

Ho! Ho! Ho! It is Christmas! Yes, the day we've waited for all year. The day that is held to such high standards. The day that you wake up and then a few hours later the festivities are over... I mean lets be real here for a second if we have christmas commercials  that play for months and unrealistic expectations for holiday perfection, why can't we celebrate it for at least a week? Christmas is too short. I love Christmas, and the day seems to disappear too quickly.
(Unlike you mainstream whipper snappers we celebrated Christmas yesterday, January 3rd, so don't be crushing my candy cane.)

This year my whole immediate family was in attendance. That hasn't happened in a few years due to the fact that siblings have moved  away so it makes it difficult to get everyone together. ah logistics.
 This was also the first Christmas with my niece and nephew. (Technically this is my niece's first christmas ever since she is only two months old  but small details.) I love being an aunt, and christmas shopping for your niece or nephew is so much more fun! Everything is smaller and cuter. You just want to spoil them with everything. Your wallet may not agree, but you do.

So  yes, once again my house was invaded by relatives. I love my family, but I had finally gotten the bathroom arranged just right.  Now multiple people are using it and messing it up instead of just one person...me. Now I don't care if you mess up the great room or the kitchen(its not like I use the kitchen anyways), but do not mess up my bathroom. I like having all of my beauty products and lotions in the right place otherwise I end up being late to an occasion because I take forever rearranging the chaos left by others. Being fabulous is a process. You can't just have someone come in and mess up the fab. Not cool.

Holidays can be stressful (not that I should know I'm not really in charge of anything.) But there are many ways to cope with holidays. I have a few ways.. only 3 really so maybe you shouldn't be listening to my advice. You see I'm  more of a hot mess than a functioning adult..well a hot mess minus the hot...and double the mess. But who cares? Lets not get stuck in christmas pudding over small details like my lack of sanity. This is my advice on how I live my life during the holiday season. Its not the best...but its all I've got.

No. 1 Never put the lights on the christmas tree, have someone else put lights on. For example choose a brother or family member who doesn't enjoy decorating, but be in complete control of the ornament enhancement portion.  (If you give someone an annoying task, they won't volunteer to do more decorating. This step is very important for ornament control.)  This is very pivotal moment in tree decorating. It will make or break your  christmas tree. Remember to hang your basic beautiful bulbs and color coordinated ornaments first, then add the touch of family ornaments! You don't want to be to carried away with the handmade ornaments, otherwise it might make your tree look a bit bulky. I mean really the only person who appreciates your homemade  gingerbread man which resembles chuckie after a chainsaw accident, is your mother.

No. 2 If you at any point feel overwhelmed and stressed, embrace it. We have all at one point found ourselves sitting in a dark corner going full Adele on all the presents we need to buy but can't afford. "Never mind!! I'll find someone like you!!!" But don't worry you burst out those Adele lyrics. You don't have time for shame or sanity during the holiday season. Or maybe you can take the T Swizzle approach and just shake it off. Because nothing solves debt and desperation like thrusting your body around in an awkward turkey like fashion.  You normally end up looking  more like you're having a Benny Hinn experience than shaking off your problems. And trust me having a body shaking healing experience is never a good way to start the holidays.. people tend to think you are dying. Its unfortunate.

No. 3 I firmly believe in avoiding the real problem in any given situation. I hate conflict. I like to avoid the problem until it eventually goes away or it completely consumes your life so the pathetic mess, that you have always been, is exposed to the public. It's not pretty folks.. not pretty. But someone has to be the poster child of "how not to deal with responsibilities," and that just so happens to be my job. If your problem gets too stressful to deal with just go hide in your nephews tent fort and watch netflix. Normally by the time your family has figured  out where your "adult" self is hiding the situation will have been resolved. No need for you to get your tinsel in a knot.  Its just holidays folks.

As you can see I have great holiday stress handling skills. (I am still waiting for Oprah to call and have me on her show. I could expound so much wisdom to the masses.)  So if there is anything you need advice on or topics you want me to cover, just ask. I am always up for giving inexperienced but  fabulous advice. I think its my true calling in life.

Queen Diva out.

Stay Saucy, 

              Cherry XOXO

P.S. A sign you might be from Wisconsin is if at your family christmas dinner, you spend a large portion of it discussing cheese and the great things of Wisconsin. We are Wisconsinites. We are loud. We are proud. 

Its Over... Well at Least Halfway...

Hello Gorgeous!  This semester has flown by in one big financial crushing blur. It was such a blur that it almost feels like I didn't accomplish much other than spend a lot of money..which I did...on fun things like textbooks..and binders..and highlighters I never used. But I'm prepared if you guys need some text highlighted or post it notes written because I have plenty of both. I don't know if thats a sign of my shopaholic tendencies or I'm just a really bad college student. Its probably both... 

But now I am finally on Christmas break! And for one glorious month I will not have to do homework, sit through a lecture, or study for quizzes.. Ahh bliss. Now on to celebrating Christmas which for my family won't be until January, but better late than never. However it won't be a complete vacation, in fact most of it will be spent at work.. got to get a Holla for a Dolla. (I don't really know what thats supposed to mean... its just sounded right.) 

So since the semester is over I will share with you the things I  learned so far.... Ba dum da dum!!!! 

1. Sleep is no longer a thing you do, nor do you need it to function.. at least at a college student level of functioning..

2. Normal food and eating habitats do not exist. Now I'm not saying that you'll gain the freshman fifteen or anything. I didn't. All I am saying is that nothing says struggling adulthood like eating off brand pop tarts and goldfish everyday because you can't afford real food. 

3. Know a guy. Now you might be like me (probably not) and not be very skilled in many areas. But as long as you know someone who can do what you can not.. you'll be fine.  College is like a gigantic bartering system. No one has money instead everyone just trades skills in hope that this will look "good" on their college resume. 

4. Always bring your own water bottle to class! You don't want to be stuck drinking that nasty campus bubbler water. (Yes. This is Wisconsin its called a bubbler.) Trust me that stuff is horrible. And having something to drink will also help you stay awake during class. Besides its good to stay hydrated.

5. Mathway.com is your best friend. If this site already isn't a normal virtual destination for you.. it will be.

6. Buy a Sherpa blanket. Now this seems frivolous and strange. But do it! These blankets are life changing. They are softer than your padded grades of extra credit. They are the warmer than your tears of a failed test. They are curvier than the curves on your test. They are the blankets of all blankets. They feel like the moment when you find out you get to sleep in an extra hour because you first class was cancelled.  So buy a sherpa, because when you are having your 12th nervous breakdown from questioning your life decision to attend this torture known as college, you can wrap yourself in the warmth of Sherpa and everything will be alright. 

As you can see I've clearly learned a lot. I don't know why they don't just give me my diploma now. 

I've learned it all.

My dear Divas I hope you have a very Merry and Fabulous Christmas! Queen Diva out.

                                            Stay Fabulous,

                                                     Cherry XOXO 

P.S. I finally got my christmas lights hung up around my room so now it looks all cozy and warm. 

 

Maybe it's not Maybelline

Dear Divas. Today I wanted to take a moment from the sass, sarcasm, and beauty reviews that are my blog and share with you something different. Something I have thought a lot about. Makeup.  Should we or should we not wear makeup? Does it ruin a woman's self esteem? Are we lying by "covering up" our faces?

To find the answer to this question,  we first must explain what the purpose of makeup is. Makeup was created to enhance the natural beauty of a woman. That means that the beauty is already there, it is just accentuated a little more. It doesn't hide beauty or mask a person's face. It can't change the bone structure of your face or make you have a smaller nose. It is simply powder that you put on in the morning and wash off at night.

I once read an article that said to marry a woman who does't wear makeup. They explained how a woman who didn't wear makeup knew what she wanted out of life, and was more confident than a woman who did wear makeup. Because clearly a woman who doesn't chose to cover her face with  cosmetics is better, right?

False.

Makeup is not the problem. Makeup has never been the problem.  Cosmetics are just cremes and powders we apply to our faces. They can't change our DNA or who we are as people. If you are a sweet and funny person without makeup on you will still be that same sweet and funny person with it on. And if you are mean nasty human being without makeup... Honey.. there isn't a concealer in this world that could cover up an ugly soul. Who you are is who YOU are.  Foundation can't change that. It doesn't have that power.  And to say that a woman who doesn't wear makeup is more confident is absolute rubbish. I wear makeup a majority of the time, and I will be just as fierce and fearless as the confident woman who doesn't wear makeup.  Because who I am is based on how I treat other people and how I choose to react to the situations that I am. Not on my eye shadow choice.

As I've gotten older I've started describing people as beautiful more often. But I wasn't talking about their physical appearances. I was talking about their heart and soul, who they chose to be. I know plenty of beautiful women who choose not to wear makeup. I also know plenty of beautiful women who chose to wear makeup. Their beauty is something deeper than what the eye can see. It is more precious and unique than any physical beauty could ever be.

So if makeup isn't the problem what is? What is ruining a woman's self esteem?

We are. People blame it on society and pop culture, but people forget that we are what makes society. If we want change, we have to make change. Change starts at home, not in magazines or t.v. shows. Because the truth is pop culture gives us what we want. We are not blind sheep who have no will of our own. We are human beings who have the ability to tell  corporations this is not what we want or what we want our daughters to be told. Once people stop buying into the lie  that our beauty is defined by whether or not we wear what comes from a bottle, pop culture will stop as well. It gives us what we have told them we wanted. So it time to make a change.


How have we gotten so far that we judge people on something so irrelevant as whether or not they wear makeup? If you don't like wearing makeup, don't let anyone force you to wear makeup. And if you wear makeup don't let anyone tell you makeup is just a mask  that superficial and insecure people wear.

So to the dear parents out there who are concerned that their daughter might get caught up in the nasty lie that makeup makes a person beautiful, teach your daughter that beauty can't be defined by a bottle. But neither does whether or not they wear what comes from the bottle. Don't teach them that when they look in the mirror all they see is beauty. Teach them that no matter what they are wearing or how they look, that when they look in the mirror all they see is themselves, because that is this most beautiful thing a woman could ever be.
         
                                                          Stay Beautiful,
                                                                    Cherry XOXO

The One with a Deer, Keys, and a Cold

Dear Divas. Winter is here...... and it has brought its blustery breath and white tears with it..... There is no escaping winter when you live in the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. No escaping. You might be thinking but its only November it can't be that bad yet.. and well you're right its not that bad yet. We did have a high of 16 degrees fahrenheit today...so it could be worse. (Trust me it can be.. it got to -50 last winter.... aye nature hates Wisconsin.)

So you may be wondering what have I been doing with my life lately. Well the usual.. ya know working the sass, being fabulous, and running over deer. Nothing too spectacular.  And yes you did read that right. I ran over a deer.  You may be questioning how did you run over a deer? Like I said I live in Wisconsin ok anything is possible when it comes to deer here. (They and those stupid geese rule the roads.)  So  no I did not hit the deer. I ran it over. For me to hit the deer that would have meant the deer would have  been standing and to have been standing the deer would  had to have been alive...........it was not.......not at all.... It was 5:30 in the morning and I was on my way to work. I'm driving along having as grand of time as you can have at that ungodly early  in the morning and then all of a sudden bam! Massive speed bump. If there was ever a doubt that the deer was still alive.. there isn't now..  It's like they say,"If you're going to hit something, you might as well it hard."

Next on my list of failures is getting locked out of my car. Yep, did that.  And there isn't really exciting story other than I was up way too early so I wasn't really thinking and left my keys in the car. And I think my dad is really done with my existence because not only did he have to pick me up from the deer fiasco he had to drive to my work so he could unlock the car. And I think he is just generally done with my existence now that we have a dog. (Yes I am being upstaged by and English Mastiff/ Great Dane puppy mix... this is the life of a youngest child.) I mean he's raised three other children I feel like by the time our parents get to the last one there like, "eh this is old news... as long as they haven't killed themselves or someone else doing something stupid they're fine."

Last on my list of failures was getting sick. I am slowly but surely becoming a hot mess of reaching one new low after another. (My life in a nutshell.) Now getting sick wouldn't have been that bad if I hadn't already had plans to go a concert and had chorus music due. It was such an inconvenient time. And I found it weird because I never get sick this early in flu season but whatever.. I survived. However there was no way I wasn't getting to let sickness get in the way of concerting. I love going to concerts even if I don't know the artist very well. A concert is a concert. Oh and to you two 15 year old girls who were standing in front of me at the concert.....in what world is wearing 5 inch stilettos to a concert a good idea........ like.... I was judging. I may have been sick, but I am never to sick to  silently judge.  (Seriously who wears stilettos to a concert.. a concert?!) Anyways after the concert I spent the next 2 1/2 days in bed... it was great. I got a lot of quality time in with Netflix. You could say our relationship is on a deeper emotional level with all the time we spent together... ahhh love.  But finally after a few days my voice returned and well now I'm here. Oh joy.

Till next time my divas.. Queen Diva out.
           
                               Stay Swazzy,
                                        Cherry XOXO

Autumn Days

 Dear Divas,

 The Autumnal season is upon us and I could not be more thrilled. It is my favorite season and like I stated in my last post, in a perfect world it would be continually Autumn. Few things excite me more than the slight chill you feel in the air or the way the leaves change throughout the weeks. It is beauty. 

I love the way the leaves fall on the grass like they are peacefully floating down to find their spot on the grass. The wind will blow them here or there until the leaves have found the perfect place to watch the world go by. They are finally content. 

I love the mystery of Autumn. It's the way the air hits your face and swirls around your body. It's as it's saying "come find me." The sun begins to hide itself away and the clouds are finding their home back in the sky. The falling darkness holds the mystery in its palm. The mystery has finally returned after the innocence of summer. 

I love the smell of Autumn. Whether it is the aroma of grandma's apple pie or scent of your new candle, they never cease to make you feel at home. You suddenly feel the need to make chili or pumpkin pie to fill your house with the fragrance of fall. 

I love the life of Autumn. Most people think of Autumn as the  season where everything dies. But I see it as the time the colors come alive. Autumn must happen so the green leaves can finally burst into bright colors of red and orange.  Summer must end so neighbors can come together and complete corn mazes or hand out candy to the little ghost and goblins who knock on the door. Autumn must come to welcome the change.

I love Autumn. I love autumn not just for the pumpkins or the way the leaves crunch under your feet, but because Autumn reminds me I am home. Home is where I as child ran through leaf piles and danced as the leaves flew around me. I was in a world of fairies and princes and the leaves were my people. Nothing could stop us. The nostalgia of fall gives peace. It doesn't leave you hoping and waiting for more. With my sweater hugging my body and  my boots warming my feet and the autumn wind wraps around me I am home. Autumn will always be home.

                                               Love,

                                                   Cherry XOXO

 

The Learning Experience

Good evening my Divas! Today was a gorgeous fall day in Wisconsin. The sun was shinning. The leaves were changing. The brisk autumn air was there to greet you as you left your house. I wish I lived in a world that was always Autumn. Ahh Autumn how I love thee.

So today my wifi at home went out.. hence the fact this is being posted so late. I was a bit disappointed when I got home at 2:30 from classes. However my day became extremely productive. I mean I cleaned my room. I found 10 dollars while cleaning my room. Had a mini photo shoot. I cleaned the sink and toilet in the bathroom. Washed a few dishes. Watched two movies.  A Well rounded day which was great until boredom set in. And it was at that time I began to learn. I can definitely say my life is a bit more cultured tonight.

First thing I learned. You can not in fact learn Greek or Italian in one evening. I tried... it won't happen... especially if you have no wifi to download a program to learn a different language.. ya it was a bit rough..  I know about as much Italian as the pizza hut delivery guy.

Second thing I learned. I am indeed horrendous at Crossword puzzles. I never realized how much Jeopardy knowledge (knowledge of random facts learnt by watching the tv show Jeopardy) is required to do a crossword puzzle. Like what in the world is a finger millet? Someone please explain this to me..Because I clearly do not have the intelligence to the grasp what a finger millet is..
      Side note if your looking for a four letter word for a bull fighting maneuver its Pega. What that maneuver is I have no idea. Ask your bull fighting friends. I just know that it is in fact called Pega. And that is knowledge and knowledge is power.

Third thing I learned. I don't handle boredom well.. Strange things happen... Seriously who let me become an adult..

These are the things I've learned today. Maybe you learned something too. But before I can let you Divas leave I need to inform you of a project my friends and I worked on last year. And I though it appropriate to bring it back. So please spread awareness and stop the abuse.

                                       Stay informed kids,
                                                         Cherry XOXO
                                 
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Ipsy Bag

Hello Divas! How are you today? I am feeling pretty swazzy today. I thought for this blog post I would share what I got in this month's Ipsy bag. If you have never heard of Ipsy let me enlighten you in the world of glam bags. For only $10 month or $110 a year you can sign up to have Ipsy send you a glam bag containing 4-5 beauty products. The products in the bag are normally valued 40-60 dollars. Its a great way to try out new products and get variety in your collection. Its wonderful! I love it. 

This month's bag was themed Street Style.

This the the Crown C476 Crease/Shadow brush. The fibers of the brush are very soft. The price of this brush is $17.50

This is the Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss. The shade is Love Affair. In the picture it looks pinky, but I promise you its red. I couldn't get the lighting right. The price of the lipgloss $19. 

This is the Pacifica eyeliner in Gun Metal. I haven't used it yet but I've been looking for a silver/charcoal color eye liner. The price of the eyeliner is 10.99.

 

This is the Mitchell and Peach Luxury hand Cream.It has a strong herbal scent to it. I have only used it once so far, but it feels very moisturizing. The price of this cream (full size) is 17 pounds 

(which is 27 dollars I think..)

This is Nourish Organic Moisturizing Cream Facial Cleanser with Cucumber and Watercress. It says that it is fragrance free. So for those of you that can't handle or don't like fragrances this could work for you.  The price of this is $ 13.99.

    So my Ladies if you are considering signing up for Ipsy hopefully this blog helped you decide. I haven't had a chance to use everything yet since I just received it. I plan on getting back to you on the reviews on everything. But till next time my Lovelies.. Queen Diva out.
                                                  Stay Sassy,
                                                          Cherry XOXO
       

Favorite Things

Hellloo Divas!! Today I thought I would make a little post about a few of the things I have been loving lately! Of course there is more things I am loving at the moment, but I just wanted to share only a few.

One of my favorite things without a doubt is my new laptop! Its a Macbook pro with retina display. It's wonderful. I wish everyone used Apple it would make the world so much better. I love the fact that the laptop  is very light weight and extremely portable. The screens graphics area also amazing! The only thing I don't like is the fact it doesn't have a cd drive.. So thats a bummer but overall I love it!
                                                                                     

 

My combat boots!! I love these shoes. I purchased them at Forever 21. (The only thing I have ever purchase from there.)  They make me feel down to business and ready to take on anything. It is wonderful! They have a zipper on the side which makes it easier to get your shoes on and off. The tongue has little tiny silver studs on it. These shoes are pretty comfortable too as long as you wear the right socks because then you might end up with a blister.. not that I'm speaking from experience or anything....ha..ha..ha.

Steve Madden!!!! Oh how I love Steve Madden shoes! These are my favorite. I love them. They're such beautiful shoes. They are suede with little silver diamondy like studs. The suede is a blush color. Its fabulous. I love them. A lot. I don't if I've mentioned that. 

This perfume oh how I love it. You, Elizabeth and James Nirvana in black, are a wonderful fragrance. These scent is a little bit of a musky sophisticated scent. If you like more of a sweeter scent there is a white version thats a bit lighter. The black version isn't too heavy though. (If you mix the two together you get one amazing scent.) The bottle I have is only the travel size in case you were not sure.

Klorane dry Shampoo is a life saver! I love it. I received it in my Ipsy bag and I was excited to try it since at the time I was in desperate need of dry shampoo. I spray it at the roots of my hair and hairline on my neck. It gives life to your hair when you haven't had a chance to wash it. It'll give ya that little oomf your hair needs to look fabulous.

 

 I've started this new thing where every night before I go to bed I make myself a cup of homemade hot coco, lights some candles in my room, and turn on netflix or youtube.. and Ahhhh the relaxing begins. I LOVE candles and having them in your room is just so cozy!  It makes you feel warm and stress free. So if you've had a stressful or busy day take some time and relax with some coco or tea with some candles and netflix, you'll be comfy and rested. 

So my dear Divas if you want to see more posts like this one or have anything you'd like me to talk about just leave a comment. Don't forget to follow and share! Love you. Queen Diva out. 

Stay Beautiful,

Cherry XOXO

               

MMHMMM

Hey Beautiful! So You're probably thinking where  have you been? Well I've been here just busy and well uninspired. I couldn't think of any topics I wanted to write about. However I am back with a few ideas and I am ready to go! I should probably fill you in on a few things that have happened.

College... that happened. I'm only in my second week but I already have questions like.. "what?, why are we doing this?, and can I drop out to help feed my shopping addiction?" ( Yes I  have seriously considered dropping out of school so I could have money to shop. Don't judge me ok. We all have our struggles.)  I mean what is college? Just an extension of the tyranny called high school where all of sudden we have to shell out thousands of dollars and a kidney just to attend. .. Please I'm so over it.

Work..yep. So if you are like me, struggling but somehow surviving, you have a job. Thats essentially all I did this summer. Work. Sounds like a party right? You have no idea.  You would think with all the work I would be rolling in dough but no.. because I am a college student. Ahh the glamorous life a college student leads.

Vacation.. yes. So at the end of the summer a few friends of mine and I went on a mini little trip to Chicago. It was a fun time. We walked the city. Road on a boat through the city. Went to a concert. We are pretty much high class sophisticated people. We think so at least.  We also had this really good stuffed cheese pizza! Yummy! You know us Wisconsinites love our cheese! However Chicago you really need to work on your directing of traffic when there is a concert. Also dear Soldier Field employee whose job is to show people to their seats and rudely asked us if we could read and didn't help us at all.. if we were at Lambeau we wouldn't have had to ask for help! Seriously I could not believe how rude. We weren't the only people who couldn't figure out how to get to your seats. And You charged us $50 to park! To park for 4 hours.. at Soldier field... ugh.  However the trip over all was very enjoyable. Chicago is a lovely city.

Well my dear divas for now I must say goodbye. But expect another post in the next few days.  And don't forget to follow, share, and tell your friends to follow! Love you all! Queen Diva out.

                                          Stay Swazzy,
                                                      Cherry XOXO

What if We...

What if instead of making the 5th Facebook status of the day, we ask those around about their day.  
What if instead of hoping for a better situation, we work for a better life.
What if instead of stressing about what other people thought of us, we compliment them instead.
What if instead of rushing everywhere, we take a moment to stare at the stars.
What if instead of striving for happiness, we strive for peace in thankfulness.
What if instead of tearing our friends down to make us feel better, we help hold their wounded hearts.
What if instead of barely noticing, we look passed their appearance to see their broken spirits.
What if instead of taking, we give.

What if we....

Time slips by so quickly. In one instant you are celebrating a joyous occasion, but in the next grieving the loss of life. These are the battles of life. The battles no one knows you face but you. We can't seem to get out of our own world to see everyone else is fighting a war you don't know about. We treat it as inconveniences to help someone who desperately needs it. We see the immodestly dressed girl in church and think "She doesn't belong here." We look at the boy who can't seem to ever get a good grade and say "He'll never amount to anything."

We treat our friends like strangers when we can't even go beyond petty talk to see if they are actually ok. We are stuck in the repetitive cycle of wishing to connect but never letting someone in, in fear of being judged and hurt, because we have done that same crime to someone else. We question ourselves all the time "what if we did this or that"  but we never change anything. Too afraid to show love, Because to show love you must give up yourself. The world teaches self love, but its a lie. There is no self in love. If I put myself first it wouldn't be love, I would be the same I've always been, selfish. Love is sacrificing your comfort zone to help somebody else.

So what if we lived love, instead of giving hate.
                                   

                                          Live Love,
                                                Cherry XOXO

Shopping

Hello Beautiful Divas! Today is a gorgeous, sunny day! You know what that means... its a perfect day to go shopping! I have to admit its been so long since I've gone shopping and I miss it. I haven't been clothes shopping since Florida... that was a whole month ago!!!! A Month People! I am going through withdrawal. There is just something so exciting and exhilarating going into a store and searching through all the clothes. You think of all the places you could wear the new outfit. That dress and those heels would be perfect for your date. Or maybe that sun hat would be perfect for a casual sunny day. Or maybe that outfit that makes you feel like you could conquer the world. Oh the places your new outfits can take you!

So I finally purchased my own laptop this week! It so beautiful! I got an Apple Macbook Pro with retina display. Its so thin and light. I love its portability. I am sad though that it doesn't have a cd drive  but I guess they don't really make them with cd drives anymore. But the retina display makes everything look so pretty and crisp. I love it. Especially when I am on pinterest. Ahh I love technology.

Sadly that is all the excitement of my week. I've been busy working all week so I haven't had time to research any new beauty things, but tonight I hopefully will start working on project for you guys so stay tuned.

                                          Stay Beautiful,
                                                       Cherry XOXO

Frustrations

Hello divas! How are you beautiful people doing? If you are like me you have been super busy, and will be even busier in the next few weeks. I will becoming a workaholic and work 6 days a week this summer..why you may ask... and the answer is not a complex one.. in fact its very simple.. I'm too poor...to pay for things like  school. And a phone. And gas. living practically... I mean I'm 18 how am I supposed to pay for all these things? However don't worry this post isn't about me ranting about money its about a completely different rant topic. Relationships. Thats right ladies its time to take out those fake hair extension because its about to get real....and hairy.

So I have been single for a while now... very long while. And I'm not complaining because to be honest its kinda nice being single. However what annoys me is these women who get into relationships and all of a sudden they think their life is complete. They think themselves so wise because now they are in a committed a relationships. I mean really if you can get a guy to like you must certainly know the answer to every problem I have ever had! (note the sarcasm.) You know what I mean those people who come up to you with pity and say "don't worry one day you'll find that special guy who will sweep you off your feet" or one of my personal faves "you'll understand one day honey." Now I'm not hating on all couples and saying single is the best thing ever, because I honestly am one of the biggest hopeless romantics you'll ever meet. I am just stating that just because you are in a relationship doesn't not me that you have won at life.  It is not the end all.


Single people are not doing less with their life because they don't have a significant other.We are fine. We don't need people to pity us with that sad look in your eyes. I am not bitter at all towards couples or people in relationships. I mean if you are in a relationship go you! You commit to your relationship. Have fun. Get to know each other better. But do NOT and I mean do NOT shame single people with the fact that they are single.  Because honestly it doesn't matter. So you are in a relationship and I'm not... big whoop. Life goes on. I am happy. And you know what its very freeing not being in a relationship and having to worry about interacting with your significant other.  Work the life you got, but just remember that just because you are in a relationship it does not give you the right to comment on your single friends life like you are all wise.

End of my rant.
                      Stay Wonderful,
                                    Cherry XOXO



P.S  if you're read this going "oh what a sad pathetic desperate girl this is" then you clearly have missed the point of this post.

Love your Skin

My Dear Loves, how are you today? Fierce I hope. Yes, yes I know I haven't posted in forever. I have neglected you and I'm sorry! Hopefully we can move past this. (I think you can, being the sophisticated ladies and gents you are.)

Well summer is upon us and you know what that means.............Sunburn!!! I know you were probably thinking summer dresses, or tan skin, or no school. But for us pale people summer is just one big burn fest.  I mean which is fine if you like looking like a dried prune lobster (prune  lobster? ya I don't know either.) but if you're like most people dead seafood is not look you're going for. And since I have been blessed with having the skin pigment of a whiteboard I have learned a little about skin care. Now these aren't ground breaking by any means. They are just the simple basics that people tend to forget so I though I would just make a little post to remind those who have forgotten or refuse to do the basics to protect their skin.

Sunscreen.
 This seems like a no brainer, but really how many times have you thought oh I don't need the sunscreen or I want burn that badly, its cloudy out.. *spoiler alert* You will get sunburn. It will hurt. And most importantly it will damage your skin. Your skin is valuable and fragile if you don't take care of it, it will shrivel up and you will look and feel horrible.

Also make sure you are checking your sunscreens to make sure they haven't gone bad. A lot of people don't know that sunscreen expires, so maybe its time to go through your closets and chuck those bottles of sunscreen you have had  for years. (I know you have old bottles somewhere.)

Another is make sure you are using the right SPF. Is it too high or is it too low? If you have very fair skin and burn easily you would defiantly want a higher SPF. A lot of chapstick and foundations come with sunscreen in them which helps to give you extra protection from those UV rays.

Limit your Time.
 Sometimes when you are running around you don't stop to think how long you have been out in the sun. If possible you should take a break and go inside or  go in the shade if you can't go inside. Bring an umbrella or a fabulous sun hat at the very least. But its very important you don't spend the whole day outside.

Moisturize.
Moisturizing is soo important! I mean think about it you have just spent your day in the sun which has been drying out your skin you need to refresh your skin. Creams are most of the time better than lotions, but whatever works better for you. But do NOT forget to moisturize. Your skin will thank you.

Drink WATER!!
I cannot stress this enough. You must drink water. This sounds so basic and irrelevant, but its so important. Most of your body is made of water and wouldn't you think it would be a good idea to replenish your dehydrated skin and body with actually drinking water. Don't just drink sugary sodas or juices. Give your body a break and DRINK WATER! This isn't just good for your skin, but your overall health. Do it. Commit to drinking more water. Take care of your body.

Now I don't want to scare you away from the sun because lets be real you can't hide from the gigantic fire ball in the sky and really who wants to? It feels warm and its good for you! You need that Vitamin D. Its good not only for you physically, but also your mental health. So enjoy the sun, but be smart about it.
   
                             Stay Wonderful,
                                      Cherry XOXO
 P.S. While I was in Florida this waiter was telling us about how he used to live in NY and he said," I was white when I moved down here 10 years ago, and look at me now I'm bacon!" He was probably one of the nicest waiters I have ever had.

Not so Fabulous Update

 Aloha Divas! What a few busy days it has been! And I apologize that it has taken me forever to blog again.  But I'm here now so.. you get to read my ramblings. What a treat! '

Last week was little crazy! And like I said in my last post that I had my graduation party and family staying over so chaos ensued. But it was a beautiful whirl wind of life. Crazy, unpredictable, and lovely. My life. And I love it.

My party went well. I saw friends I hadn't had the chance to really see in a while so that was great. People who I have known since I was born finally realized that yes I am indeed fabulous. There were cupcakes, beautiful presentation, and pink. Everything a party needs to be well... a party. But don't worry I didn't do any of the cooking other than dipping pretzels in melted chocolate. I know you were worried about that since I informed you of my lets just say very under par cooking abilities (very under par..very...however I guess you could say I was the inventor of the Jello brownie.. if that somehow sounds edible and enticing?? No?.. I didn't think so.)My sister and sister in law did most of the cooking. It was yummy! Stefanie, my amazing friend, came over early to help with the finishing touches. What would I do with out Stefanie? The world will never know.

Later on that week my family left, the food was gone, and no cared anymore about whether or not the frosting was coordinated (ok lets be honest here I was the only one.) But alas peace descended on my house and it was wonderful. I went to my Fondy friends last performance together at their college. That was great, however I didn't actually see them perform..I was sitting in a green room backstage..ya know just too fabulous for the crowds. Afterwards I met the cutest little puppy named Watson. He was just so stinkin lovable and soft. Ahh puppies!

This post is a little all over the place but it was just a little update. Also if there is any beauty/fashion or music related topic that you want me to blog about just leave me a comment. I am hoping to do either a shopping haul or a May favorites soon. So be on the look out for that! It may even be in video form! Ooooo look at that the Diva might know how to work a camera! Also if any of you have any tips on learning to play the guitar or posting covers it would be much appreciated, and you might be considered a little bit more fab.  

                         

My pretzels from the party. 

Oooo La La!

 Romantic candle lighting.

            

                             Stay Hopeful,
                                    Cherry XOXO

P.S I am about to go on a mini vacation so hopefully I'll have lots of stuff to share when I get back! Yay, for spontaneity! 

Say what?!

 Hello Gorgeous! You look quite spiffy today. Yes, you sitting there reading this blog, looking fabulous. You probably are very put together and educated person. You understand anything anyone throws at you all the time. Well I am not. My skills are looking put together and acting fabulous. And today you are going to listen to me vent a little on some issues I don't understand. Maybe you can explain them to me? Because thats what we do here in little kingdom of fabulousness, we help each other. Well lets get on with these hard hitting topics of things I don't understand.


1.  People who wear Camo as a Fashion Statement.
  We can see you. Your camouflage isn't working. Why are you intentionally wearing something that is supposed to make you invisible? Makes no sense. It doesn't look cute. Think about it have you ever heard anyone go " Man, girl, I saw you looking fine in that camo and my heart just almost fell out of my chest, can I have your number?" Nope you haven't.  If you are in the military and doing military activities than by all means wear camo. Work that camo. Embrace the flage.  But in normal life..Stop trying to make camo happen.

2. Grocery Stores.
   I can navigate my way through any clothing  or department store, but the moment I step into a grocery store I start to have questions like, "Where is it?" "How do I get there?" When will I get there?" "Will I make it out alive?" It gets real in a grocery store. Just today I had to unfortunately go to a grocery store and I was so lost. I walked past the meat section twice before I found it. And why is the meat section so confusing. Like what type of chicken is the right type chicken? How can there be this many different types of chicken?! I just want the kind that I can eat. I don't care about all this extra stuff like whether or not this hen laid the egg that grew up to be in the movie  Chicken Run. I just want normal disease free chicken. Also, the peanut butter which I assumed after I couldn't find it would be in the pancake aisle because you know a lot of people like pb on their pancakes. ( I personally don't eat pancakes. I lead a pancake free life.) However there was no peanut butter. I finally found the peanut butter by chance. I just walked down very aisle till I could find it.
 Tis a stressful world in a grocery store.

3. Culottes.
  Are trying to be a skirt or are you trying to be shorts? Nobody knows.


4. College fees.
I understand that you need money and all to go to school. I mean you got to pay the teachers and such, but whats with  so many extra fees?! It's ridiculous. First of all you have to pay to apply. These poor students have to pay out all this money just so a bunch of strangers who have never met the student can judge them, and  on top of that most students apply to multiple colleges. Nobody has money for that. Don't you people know its a recession. And textbooks. Why are textbooks so expensive?! You only use the book for one section in that one chapter on that one page. And then you think you got it all taken care of when they roll out the bill for a placement testing because apparently your ACT score isn't good enough to judge your academic ability. What's the point of an ACT test then? You got to pay for that too... and then you have to pay for your scores to be sent. Ridiculous!! Fight the system! I don't know how because they won't let you in unless you pay the fees, but fight the system!!!

They also tell you come to our school for all these benefits that will really help you in your life. I once got a brochure for a college and it talked about how they had all these hiking trails you could use to see nature. First of all like I said in my first post I don't do nature. But second of all you want me pay 30,000 dollars just so I can experience some nature?! If I want to see nature I can just go to my backyard where its free, and I don't have to do homework.  Poor college student troubles.

Well my dear little divas I hope you can emphasize with my quandaries or at least explain them to me.
 I will try and post again this week, but I am going to be really busy since I have family in town and my grad party on Saturday. I will try my best.  Don't forget to follow and subscribe so you don't miss out on more posts! Share and tell a friend if you'd like.
                               Stay Fabulous,
                                             Cherry XOXO
                             

Beautiful Face

Hello little Divas! Today is a gorgeous! A very Swazzy day if you ask me! And since it is so beautiful out I thought it would be the perfect time to introduce you to my gorgeous best friend Charity whom I've known since I was 3 years old. You might be thinking oh no not another crazy shoe obsessed over dramatic diva, but you'd be wrong (you probably weren't thinking that I just like to assume my audience is as judgy as I am.)She is fun, kind, sweet, semi patient, and quiet.. and as you can probably tell I have the gift of gab, a very generous gift of gab. She is the yin to my yang, and we fit as friends perfectly. We are actually are more like twins who were separated at birth... even though I am 4 months older than her...  so that would make our theory impossible...but who cares about logic anyway!

A few days ago Charity and I had a mini beauty day. I did her makeup and hair then afterwards we had a little spa treatment! ahh relaxation.  She is already GORGEOUS so it didn't take much work to do her makeup. We decided for Charity to go semi dramatic on the eyes with dark silver, black, and glitter charcoal colored eye shadows. We also gave her winged eye liner and mascara. For her face we used a little foundation because Charity is one of those blessed people who has almost perfect skin. We also went with a little blush and bronzer for conturing. Add a little color to her very fair complexion.

These products were used to create the eye look. The Brushes are from Eco Tool, Maybelline Mascara, elf eye shadow, and revlon eyelash curler. 

                                                 As you can see Charity has very fair skin. 

We added a lift color but not too much.

These products below are what I used on her face.

                                                         

We went simple on the lips we used Revlon Nude and a sheer lipgloss that I received as a gift. I'm not sure on the brand. 

                      Future model? I think so.

       For Charity's hair we gave her a teased messy look.  We used Caviar Anti Aging Working Hairspray. 

Well that is today's beauty look.  Don't forget to subscribe or follow for more!   

Stay Swazzy, 

                Cherry

I am Fabulous

   Hello dear bloggerians or whatever it is you call yourselves! This is my blog, Life of Fabulous. My life obviously.  I am royalty. A queen diva to be exact (but you can call me Cherry.)  I lead a life of grandeur, mystery, and excitement, or at least thats what I wish it to be. In reality I am just an easily distracted girl who has a major shopping problem. I talk more than I should, online shop more than I should. Lets just say I don't do things half way. Its an all or nothing kind of deal. As in the wise words of somebody I can't remember who "if you're going to hit somebody, you might as well hit them hard." People tell me I'm witty, however I'm not really aware of my wit till after the fact. Its awkward. I don't do nature or camouflage of any kind...ever.  Oh and yes Cherry is my real name. Its not a nickname. Its not fake name. Its my REAL name. And yes I am fully aware I am named after a fruit. You don't have to point it out.

You may be thinking "where did such an unfortunate human crawl from her hole?." And the answer to that question is Wisconsin, my glorious homeland. We got cheese. We got Beer. We got the packers, and the FFA (Future farmers of America... sounds like a party right?)
ya no.. not unless that party includes trucks and cows.. I have lived here my whole life and I love my state of green and gold, but lets just says its not the most musical or fashion forward state.

 I try to bring color into my friends and family's life however my sass and humor goes unappreciated most of the time. I have one legitimate talent and that is singing..at least attempting to. I lead a talentless life.. I'm ok with it though. No need to pity me and my unfortunate skills. I survive. Besides I'm fabulous. Who needs to be able to cook, clean, or draw when you can shop instead!  

Well see you soon my loves! 
    Stay classy, sassy, but never trashy! 
                          Cherry 
     


P.S!!! One thing you must never forget! My eye's are HAZEL! Hazel People! Not brown. Not green. I mean is it so hard to grasp the concept of an eye color? Anyways carry on with your wonderful day. XOXO