Samples In My Possession

I was on Sephora.com today, scoping out something to buy for the VIB sale, when I forced myself to remember all of the unused product lying dormant in my Tupperware drawer.

I also was at TJ Maxx last night looking for a new bottle of shampoo and I found two new Algenist products I wanted to try.

New Winter Coat

From Forever 21 for 54 dollars. I bought it because it reminded me of the kinda plaid my brother Lance used to wear with his tube socks.

AJ shirt

$14.99 with free shipping

Black Friday Spoils

Free People

Missha

Cosrx

TonyMoly

May my Korean skincare journey begin!

and may I learn to love an itchy sweater :/

Girls From Savoy dress acquired on eBay

Longer than I'd normally wear. Age appropriate? Getting there.

Glossier

"Skin first, makeup second" that's what IVE always said! 

A simple makeup line that you apply with your fingers....something I can really get into without feeling overwhelmed. <3 it.

Lucky Day finds

Last year I worked at a thrift store on Western Ave. It was mostly a horrible experience on account of my boss was a bi-polar crazy person with some intense girl-hate. But besides the tense atmosphere it was kinda great because I acquired some cool stuff!

Brooks and Dunn dad hat

Probably my best find. Turquoise sterling ring, I got for basically nothing. 

Also a fantastic find. Vintage tooled belt with sterling buckle. This was like 75 cents. I would like it more if I knew how to utilize a waist belt.

Mossimo for Target corduroy coat. New with tags. Almost $10 but eh, retail was like $49.95.

Of course I acquired a number of books. These were my favorite and the only ones I still have in my possession.

Vintage brass lamp and stained glass pencil cup for bedside table.

Eyeshadow palette and hair serum. Both retail for $50-ish. I got them for free.

Gold and sterling locket.

Western tee with patches.

Hankerchiefs

Vintage board games for Erik for Xmas. He loved them!! $10 for the both of them I think.

Leg warmers.

Frye leather bag, I sold on eBay for around $200.

PUZZLE!

cool cool cool buy buy buy

1st favorite

2nd favorite

3rd favorite

Bandit Brand
Made in the USA

Handmade, Small Time, Home Based Shop featuring Nostalgic American T Shirts, Vintage and Other Rad Goods made by friends + Shit I just like. Most T Shirt art is vintage or hand drawn. No trends forecasting, no seasons, no cares of what's "hot" or "in style". Just plain ol vintage style tees that are made to be genuinely loved by their owners. (Preferably while listening to Waylon Jennings or Black Sabbath).

The more you wear em the better they look.

I want this purse more than ANYTHING. But it's discontinued.

I WANT THESE THINGS

Name Necklace

Gold or Silver. Not sure.

Jean Jacket With PaTcHeS And pInS

Mexican Dress!!!

Arizona Pendants

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I've been trying to find an AZ cross stitch that isn't hideous, one that I would actually want to hang in my house. 

I like this one.

THE BALM makeup. Love it. Get to Marshalls asap.

You guys.
The Balm is a mid end cosmetics line that isn't too well known (but they should be!)
Usually only to be found at select Sephora's or online, but now for a limited time only (assumption) you can find it at Marshalls or TJ Maxx for a super discounted price.
I.Am.Obsessed. youdontevenknow
I keep going back for more cause I love everything I buy.

Here be some of my favorites.

These three came in a set for $20.

Hot Mama Blush. If you know your makeup, this blush is often compared to Nars Orgasm (which is probably the most famous blush ever) just without the sparkles. It's a peachy pink with hints of gold and it supposedly flatters every skin color.

Bahama Mama Bronzer. This bronzer isn't really a sweep-all-over-your-face type for me, just cause I have fair skin and it's quite dark. Instead I use it for contouring. Completely matte not a sparkle in sight.

Sexy Mama anti-shine translucent powder. So silky and leaves me shine free for quite a while.

See how dark the bronzer looks.

MY FAVORITE. The Mary-Lou Manizer. Words cannot explain how much I love this product. I had never used a powder luminizer before and now I have seen the light.

  It's an incredibly pigmented, silky champagne color. You barely have to use any for it to show up, this thing is gonna last me forevah.

*Excuse my blank stare in the following photos, for I'm an insomniac and had just woken up after 3 hours of sleep. And also the low quality pictures. Just deal okay.

So this is my face with just concealer and Smashbox Halo powder which I use as my foundation. No eye makeup.

Blank canvas.

I contoured my face with the bronzer applying it right underneath my cheekbones, very top of forehead blending into hairline, and jawline. The most important thing is to BLEND, this stuff is dark so light hand it and blend otherwise it'll look like ya got dirt on your face.

Then the blush which I applied to the apples of my cheeks blending upwards along the cheekbone.

Next, I swept the luminzer along the tops of the cheekbone (again, light handed. This stuff is pigmented remember?), inner corners of eyes, brow bone, and along the cupids bow above top lip.

To end it all, the anti-shine powder, which I swept over the areas that tend to get oily, like nose and chin.

Don't you love it? I love it.

These are the other Balm products I own.
Two Shady Lady eyeshadows *the eyeshadows are probably the lines most famous product. They're known to be super pigmented and just real high quality.*
Hot Ticket nail polish, Cheater mascara, Balms Away eye makeup remover, Plump lip gloss, mini kabuki brush, and a Sexpot overshadow.


The only thing I don't recommend is the makeup remover, I just hated everything about it.

Well there you go guys. If I had any money I'd probably be out buying more instead of writing this post.

Be Smart. Get The Balm.