Urban Decay

            

So the week before back Friday I started working at this great store called Ulta....

If you don't know what Ulta is 1. you need to find one by you and go and 2. we sell beauty....one of my favorite things.

One of the lines that we sell at Ulta is Urban Decay and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I don't think I will ever be able to use other eyeshadows again.

Here's a little about Urban Decay:  One day, long ago, Sandy Lerner (co founder of Cisco Systems) couldn't find the right shade of purple nail polish to satisfy her alternative make-up tastes. Her lamentations over the fact that there were 500 colors of pink polishes, but no greens or purples motivated her to create Urban Decay Cosmetics. A woman of action, Sandy teamed up with David Soward "the token suit" and Wende Zomnir "creative dynamo". They collectively unleashed her vision on the cosmetics world in January of 1996. The line of alternative colors, which began with 10 shades of lipstick and 12 shades of nail enamel, appeared in a memorable advertisement with the tagline, "Does Pink Make You Puke?"

Apparently, the company had its finger on the button of alternative culture. Under Zomnir's creative direction, the trend-setting cosmetics company became famous for color names like Roach, Smog, Rust, Oil Slick and Acid Rain - inspired by the beautiful hues of America's urban landscape. This fresh approach has redefined how both consumers and the cosmetics industry look at color.

The often imitated ten-year-old company - whose dramatic nail, lip and eye colors have been featured on runways, television, in movies and magazines - is also distinguished by its line-up of trend-setting products and concepts. Urban Decay brings cutting-edge innovation to more mainstream products like its beautiful Eye Shadow, Lip Gunk, Urban Camouflage Concealer and cruelty-free brushes.

Setting another trend in the cosmetics industry is Urban Decay's webstore, urbandecay.com, where, since July of 1998, shoppers have been able to purchase Urban Decay products and receive application tips online.

The success of Urban Decay has not gone unnoticed. In February, 2000, wild child Urban Decay was adopted by Moet-Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the French luxury goods conglomerate. LVMH grew the company until December, 2002, when Urban Decay caught the attention of three business-minded brothers who bought the company on the advice of their teenage daughters. They've served as Urban Decay's father figures ever since.

Urban Decay is sold in luxury retailers around the world, bringing beauty with an edge to fashionable women (and men!) everywhere. (from urbandecay.com)

So I have only tried a few things, I have loved just about all of it...The only thing I did not like was the lipstick because it tasted so bad.....But because I love all of the eyeshadows that I have used I just had to tell you all about it....

Now one if the great things about my job is that they want me to try stuff.

So I got a sample eyeshadow...You know one that comes on the cardboard....

The colors they gave me where Midnight Cowboy rides again and flipside (both by urban decay)...... The colors are great here is what they look like on

                                

                                          

 Now let me tell you how I got this look

I took the Midnight Cowboy Rides Again and put it all over my eyelid(even up to my brow) and in the corner. Then i took the flipside and put it on my crease and under my eye by my lower lashes. Then I took my 24/7 eye pencil by urban decay called electric and lined my whole eye...Then i took my 24/7 eye pencil called Zero and finished everything up

Now I know you are thinking wow that looks great...But this is the best part boys and girls...it is now 11:30 pm and i have had my makeup on for over 13 hours...That's right 13 hours and it looks like I just put it on....

Now I know you are thinking wow how in the world did you do that...You touched it up for the pitchers but I promise you there were no touch up....

 there are to things that happened to make my eyes look so good.

1. I Rock at doing makeup and 2. Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion

that little baby is better then chocolate on popcorn.....You put a little on before you put your eyeshadow on and it will not come off....It is amazing....You will need to use eye makeup remover to take your eyeshadow off when you use this...

I'm telling you if you use the eyeshadow primer your makeup will look fab all day long

Ok now to talk about the gift Santa(me) brought me this Christmas because I was so good....

The Urban Decay Naked Pallet.......

Let me show you in side...... :)

This is what Urban Decay had to say about the Naked pallet: THIS is how Urban Decay does neutral! Far from a group of boring beige shadows, this long, lean, seductive case is packed with TWELVE gorgeous neutrals. Shades range from delicate champagnes to dark, gritty gunmetal, and feature FIVE NEW shades with names like Darkhorse, Virgin and Buck. We've also included a range of textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte.(from urbandecay.com)
Let me tell you TWELVE GORGEOUS NEUTRALS is right....I love my Naked Pallet....It also came with two 24/7 eye pencils zero and whiskey

They go on so smooth and they stay like no other that is why they are called 24/7. With they pallet you will also get a small bottle of the eyeshadow primer....All this for only $44.00 it is worth every dime....

I also love there lip gloss...Now I did not like the lipstick. it tasted so bad I had to take it right off. But the lip gloss is a different story. the lip gloss is called pocket rocket and with a 1/2 naked man on the lid how can you go wrong

I have two pocket rockets

Meet julio

meet doug

I love that the lip gloss guy on your tubs are the names of the gloss....It just makes it fun...

As you can see I'm so in love with Urban Decay I think it is bay far the best stuff out there....Whenever someone comes into my store I'm always selling them Urban Decay it is a really great product....

I really think they have a great product philosophy also here is what they have to say about their product philosophy: Being a great cosmetics company doesn't stop at having the right colors or the most creative packaging. To keep loyal Urban Decay customers coming back, each product must be of the highest quality, and worth every single penny. Hours of overtime are spent in the labs to make sure that the ingredients selected yield the most benefits for the dedicated fans of Urban Decay.
Lots of people love Urban Decay, but not everyone knows what makes the products so fabulous...sure, a little Eyeshadow goes a long way - and it never, ever creases - but most people are unaware that it's because they're jam-packed with pure pigment instead of binders, resulting in maximum color and ultimate texture. The Good Karma Cruelty-Free Brushes are SUPER soft, but who would know that the product development team searched high and low for the perfect synthetic fiber? As a result, our shadows apply effortlessly, and no little animals are hurt (We DON'T do animal testing. How could anyone?).

And for those customers especially concerned with our products' ingredients (sometimes they are vegan, some have sensitive skin, and some are just curious), we list each products' ingredients on our website, www.urbandecay.com. From tasty Lip Gunks to micro-milled Surreal Skin, from deluxe, creamy XXX Slick to the microsparkles in the Nail Enamel, our cosmetics are the best around. Urban Decay customers constantly grill us about the formulas on ALL our products, and we love to answer every question, because we know our makeup is amazing! (from urbandecay.com)


I'm telling you need to stop at your near Ulta or go to urbandecay.com and check some stuff out..You will not be sorry. I would also love to hear what you use from urban decay and why you love it....

Till Next Time....



P.S. I made This

The other day i drove out to my new store to pick up my pay check. I noticed that the borders by my Ulta was going out of business so i had to stop in.


I have been looking for a cool craft book for a little bit now so i headed over to the craft area.


And there it was P.S.- I made this..... By Erica Domesek

A little info on Erica..... Founder of the innovation DIY brand P.S. I Made This....is a distinguished lifestyle and DIY style expert living and creating in New York City Erica's creations, from fashion accessories and home decor accents to visionary concepts for stylish soirees....


Ok so when i go home I was so excited I had to read the book from cover to cover.

One of the projects that I had to make was the fringe scarf.....When I saw the pics that were in the book I feel in love with the scarf

Ok so here is what you do to get this great scarf.....

ingredients:
  ~ T-Shirt (i got mine at Old Navy for like $3.00 on clearance. I got them in blue/white, pink/white, yellow/white, orange/white....I made one for each one of my cuz)
  ~ Scissors

1. Cut horizontally across the shirt, just below the armholes, to create a rectangular tube

2. Working your way around the tube, make a series of neat, vertical cuts that extend from the hemmed edge up ward. The longer the cut, the longer the fringe will be.

3. upon completion, tug down on each strand to elongate it.

And your done....put it around your neck and you are ready to rock this great fringe scarf....

I rocked one on Christmas mine was orange/white (orange my fav color) here are some pic of me with mine on. I hope you will make one. It will take you less them 30 min to make one. Also check out Erica Domesek and be on the look out for more great things from my very cool book P.S.- I made this.....

If you make one send me pic and comments

Till Next Time.........

The day of Nothing

Do you ever get the day off....

Well I did yesterday and it was a true day off. no muff no running around just stay in my PJs all day.

I was so excited to do nothing. I got to sleep in till 1pm and sit in my PJ and slippers all day. I watched willy wonka and the chocolate factory, what I like about you, listened to new itunes music, blogged and painted. It was a great day off

I wanted to share with you some new artist i found. They could have been around but they are new to me and I love them

I LOVE LOVE LOVE their music.....But today when i was sitting here playing on my laptop with itunes in the background one of kari jobe songs came on its called be still...


It really touched me. I have a lot of stuff that is going on right now and i know this song came on because God is telling me to be still..


Sometimes i just take control and dont take the time to be still and let things work out. one part says Be still my soul, be still Be still my soul, be still Wait patiently upon the Lord Be still my soul, be still


after hearing this song I just stoped and prayed. I prayed for God to help me be still....be still because dear Jesus I know you have great plans for me.


Here are the lyrics to this song

Be Still Lyrics




He is here for the broken and life to the one who is undone
He is peace to the wounded and hope for the helpless one
He is here, He is here


Be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still


When the waves rise against me and the wind tries to draw me away
I will stand on the mountain, safe in Your arms I will sing I will sing


Be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still


Be still I know He is God
He is here, He is here
Be still I know He is God
He is here, He is here


So be still my soul, be still
Be still my soul, be still


Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still

I hope these words talk to you like they did me....Check out these great artist


So tell me what you do when you get a day to do nothing


Till Next Time...

finding Christmas

The Hussel and the Bussel of the Season is over....I have to tell you i had a hard time getting into Christmas this year. when you work retail like i do, you start to deal with what i like to call corporate Christmas on Oct 31st.


people don't remember the reason for the season all they think of is the best deal and how may coupons they can us. its really sad when you think about it. when i was a kid you could drive down the road and nothing was open now you have movie stores, best buy, gas stations and drug stores open. i feel bad for those people they don't get to spend that time with there family's.


the reason for a movie store to be open?????? we really have missed the meaning of Christmas


When i googled the meaning of Christmas this is what i found

CBN.com - It's that time of year again. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas?
For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some.
Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child.

Luke 2: 4-19 says:


"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."
Why did He come? Why did God send His son to this sometimes cruel and hard world? He sent Jesus to us so that one day, He would grow up to become a very important part of history. His story (history) is one of truth, love, and hope. It brought salvation to all of us. Without Jesus, we would all die in our sins.
Jesus was born so one day the price could be paid for the things we have done that are wrong. The Bible says that all have sinned. We are all born with a sin nature. We do things that do not please God. Through the sins of Adam and Eve, we have all inherited that sin nature. We need to have that removed. The only way is through Jesus. Jesus came so He could die on the cross for ALL of our sins. If we believe that Jesus died for our sins, we can ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us. Then, we are clean and made whole. We can know that heaven is a place where we can go to when this life is over.
"But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." I John 1:9
We can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day.
Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your heart. You will then have a "Merry Christmas." The joy and peace you will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be met.
Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Rejoice!
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I know for me I always say that i hate Christmas(corporate Christmas) and it took me till Christmas eve at church singing silent night by candle light to get into the mood....I was standing there thinking about what Jesus has done for me. sometimes I'm not so happy with things in my life but i have it so much better then other people and I'm so blessed to have a great family.


i was so happy to be able to spend Christmas day with my family and the day after with family(after work)...


Thank you Jesus for everything you have blessed me with. thank you for dieing for my sins and for my great family.


Happy Birthday Baby Jesus


(here are some pic from Christmas)

Till Next Time......

32 before 32

A few weeks ago I was reading one of my favorite blogs http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

Megan is her name and she has a 35 before 35 list.

The list is of things you would like to get done before your next birthday. Well my birthday is a little over 4 months away so I'm making my list 32 before 32. I have 32 things i would like to get done before I'm 32

It took me sometime to come up with my list because i wanted things on my list to be things i could really do. there are a few things that are a little costly and a little out there but goals are always good.

Well here is my list and throw the next year and 4 month i will be posting the things that i have done on my list.

I challenge you all to make a list of things that you would like to get done post them in my comments area I would love to read what you would like to get done

32 before 32

 

1. Go on a hot air balloon ride


2. Become a full time youth pastor


3. write on my blog everyday/and make it cooler


4. Pay off all bills


5. Lose 100 pounds


6. Make up with my mother in law


7. Move out of my mom and dads


8. Go to picture rock with Tom and the Kids


9. Go to New Mexico to see my friend Kim


10. Go to Mount Rushmore with Tom and the kids


11. Go ice fishing


12. Read 5 books


13. Go back to school for youth ministry


14. Get a new awesome camera and take great pictures with it


15. Send my parents on a cruse


16. Go camping


17. Paint 5 painting and try to sell them


18. Get my hair accessories biz up and running


19. Volunteer more


20. Do a community clean up in Ortonville, mi


21. Take a pottery class


22. Take a painting class


23. Join a bowling team with tom


24. Get and learn how to use Photoshop


25. Send friends and family birthday cards


26. Take a mom and Erin weekend


27. Get Aidan and Logan’s scrapbooks up dated


28. Host a craft weekend


29. Go to 3 different art museums


30 make my own Christmas wrapping paper


31. Do a wreck this journal


32. Learn how to sew



 
Till Next Time......

Cookie Making

The other day I was so lucky to have Alexis (one of my teens) come home with me. She has been going throw a lot with her BF(boyfriend). So I thought we would have some Alexis, Erin time...

Well it ended up that Muff was over for the weekend( I love my muff time) and her little sister Isabelle had to come because her mom would not be home. So I made sure the Wii was working and Muff wanted to make cookies so that is what we did

Hubby and I were cooking dinner and I had the kids make the cookies. At first I was a little scared because the batter was looking like a hot mess, but then I got my hands dirty and started mixing it with my hands. After that it started coming out better. We found a rolling pin and the kids went to town.

After dinner it was decorating time. I think they ate more frosting then they what went on the cookies but the kids were having fun

Hewett even wanted in on the cookie making....Or maybe more in on the cookie eating

The cookies turned out really cute and we had so much fun making them. Alexis and I also got to talk about some stuff . I love that I can be there for her.

I thank God everyday for being called into the ministry. I love being a Youth Pastor. I'm so thankful that I have such a love for teens and that I'm able to bring them home with me and do something as simple as make cookies and play the Wii(thank goodness Alexis came over because she had to show me how to play the Wii)

Till Next Time.....