January Favorites // FOTD

Mini nail files:: Perfect for on the go touch ups.
WnW CI Trio in Sweet As Candy:: My new favorite go to shadows.
MAC Eyelash Curler:: Best one I've used yet.
OPI Touch Up Pen:: Great for fixing polish mistakes.
LUSH Lemony Flutter:: Saved my cuticles this winter!!
Konad Stamping system:: LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!
ELF Brush Shampoo:: Better then MACs I feel.
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in Shell 003:: my new go to foundation.
Fresh Sugar Lipbalm:: Saved my lips this winter.
DUO Lash adhesive:: Can't live without this,

With Flash.

Without Flash.

Without Flash.

With Flash.

Face Stuff::

MAC MSF in Light Medium
PF Organic Wear Bronzer in Medium
ELF Concealer // Highlighter
Minerals Of Eden Foundation in beige 2

For the Eyes::

UD BOS NYC in Suspect on the brow
UD BOS NYC in Kush on the lid
UD BOS NYC in Radium on outer V
Hot Topic palette light green over KUSH
Hot Topic palette grey in crease
UD lash primer
MAC Dazzle Lash in Black Dazzle
Fiberwig mascara
Ardell Fairies Lashes cut into half lashes

For Lips::
Revlon Creme Gloss in Pink something [[ the label came off ]]
MAC lipgloss in Oyster Girl
Maybelinne Colorsensational lipstick in Pink sand

The Hot Topic Palette isn't too bad.
It's decently blendable.
And color payoff is decent.
I think I might buy the others just to try them out.
For $1.98 there a good buy.
:)

Have a great week everyone!!

xx

JordanMayTwigs.

<3

Mall Haul//NOTD//FOTD PLUS A SURPRISE!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!

Yesterday the BF and I went to the mall,

I ended up picking up a few things.

At Charlotte Ruse I found a pair of sequined shorts for $4.99!!!

There a bit big but I can take them in,

And for $4.99 I could afford to alter them a bit.

Hot Topics Clearance section for makeup is AWESOME!!

I found this nail polish set for .98.

And this little monster thing is actually an eye shadow palette.

It's very knock off tokidoki.

But without the price tag at $1.98!!

Close up for the nail polishes and outside of the palette.

Close up of the eye shadows themselves.

Theres even a little compartment under the eye shadows like the tokidoki ones!!

How strange??

Swatches of the eye shadows.

They didn't have names.

But they seem to be a decent qaulity.

We'll see when I use them.

Nails of the day!!

I used my new Hot Topic nail polish.

It's a decent polish,

It's opaque in two coats,

And drys fairly fast.

Face of the day using Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in Knock On Wood.

As well as the MAC Holiday 08 palette in Intriguing Scarlet: 6 Warm Eyes.

Colors:: Sweet Joy, And Real Dream.

Close up.

What do you think??

Does anyone remember this purse from my lust list a few weeks ago??

Well I ordered it!!

And got it on Friday afternoon.

I'm in love with it.

It's the perfect size for summer!!

I can fit all my summer time needs in it no problem!!

Hope you enjoyed!!

xx

JordanMayTwigs.

<3

Urban Decay FNF Sale Haul PLUS

Today we ran a few arrends.
And while at Costco I saw the new issue of InStyle.
So I of course had to get it.

Then when we came home there was a box sitting on my front porch.
I knew it was my Urban Decay order.
And was stoked that it came so quickly.

I got::
Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer PLUS SPF 20 in Body Guard.
Lipstick in Gravity.
And the Haul Of Fame Set.
Which has a XL Primer Potion in Original.
24/7 liner in Zero.
Mini Lipstick in Midnight Cowboy.
Mini Pocket Rocket in Timothy
And mini Sky Scrapper Mascara.

I also Back2MACed this weekend.
I got my friend a Dazzle Glass.
And myself a back up of She-Zam Dazzle Glass.

Has anyone done any recent hauling??

xx
JordanMayTwigs.
<3

Recent Buys + Cherry Blossom Pictures

Recent Buys::

From Jess's Blog Sale MAC Sculpt && Shape Powder in Bone Beige // Emphasize
She included the cutest little note && candies!!

From My Pretty Pink Sample Bag I got there March Clearence Bag.

From MakeupAlley Swaps:: Clinque Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Ralph Lauren HOT 1.7 oz. Perfume && Boots Mask.

From Jack's Music in Red Bank, NJ::

The Black Keys-Attack && Release // Dinosaur Jr.-Farm

From a consignment shop in Alexandria, VA LAMB Blue Plaid High Waisted Skirt.
A steal at only $72.00USD with tax.

From my mom for "Easter" Hello Kitty stuff.

Photos from Easter weekend in Washington DC::

Metro Station in Alexandria, VA

Freezing at the station before we left for DC.

On our way to DC my dad took a bunch of photo's of us making silly faces!!!

Me, My mother, && My father.

These are the first photo's taken of all of us in a while.

Yellow Strapless Eyelet Dress:: Value City 4 years ago
Blue && White Checked Jacket:: Japanese Brand from a swap last year

Cream Hat:: Kmart last Christmas
Floral Slingback Flats:: Payless 4 years ago

All in all the weekend was great.

It was nice to get out of NJ for a bit.

And to go to the Cherry Blossoms Festival in DC.

We havn't been to it in 11 years!!

xx

JordanMayTwigs.

<3

Spring // Summer Makeup + Skincare.

During the Spring and Summer I change my makeup && skincare.

I got from washing my face once a day to twice a day.
Use a scub three times a week.
And two different masks.
One at the beginning of the week.
One in the middle of the week.

I also go from using a liquid heavier fondation.
To a tinted moisturizer.
With a powder to set it.

This year I have gotten a lot of new products.
My past cleanser I found was a bit harsh.
And I finished up my toner recently.
My moisturizer has basicly been the same since I bought it.
But I need to get a new one soon.

I've used the same tinted moisturizer since last year.
[[ Brand and colors not actual product ]]
And the same setting powder.

.A.M.::
Cleanser:: 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam
Toner:: LUSH Tea Tree Toner
Moisturizers:: MAC Studio Moisturizer // MAC Oil Control Lotion

.P.M. ::
Cleanser:: 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam
Toner:: DIY Apple Cider Vinager // Green Tea Toner
Moisturizer:: Natural Almond Oil

Scrub::
C. Booth's Green Apple Micro Dermabrassion Scrub

Masks::
C. Booths Deep Cleansing Volcanic Ash Mask
Chella Enzyme Exfoliatin Crema Mask


Tinted Moisturizer:: Physicians Formula Organic Wear Light to Tan
Powder:: MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural Medium

Skincare 101.

I was reading another blog post earlier this morning about oily skin.
And about how if your skin is overly oily it might need more hydration.
So this made me think::
"I should do a post on Skincare 101."

Since I am a recent graduate from cosmotology school,
I have a lot of lit on skincare and haircare.

There are two glands in the skin.
The Sudoriferous or Sweat Glands.
And the Sebaceous or Oil Glands.

Sweat regulates body temperature and helps eliminate waste from the body.
A lot of people think that your pore's get clogged from sweating.
Which is not true.
Sweat is helping push out the waste not help keep it in.

When sebum or oil hardens and the pore becomes clogged, A blackhead is formed.
Which you should NEVER EVER POP A BLACK HEAD.
They are to be extracted by a professional.
Or you will damage your skin.

Now it is important to use these three products on a regular basis.
Cleanser:: Which helps remove makeup and dirt from the skin.
Toner:: Which helps further deep clean into pore.
Moistureizer:: Which helps hydrate the skin.

You should also use a mask at least once a week.
As well as a gentle scrub two to three times a week.
But never use the scrub and mask on the same day.

Now this might seem like a lot of work.
Or a lot of different products.
But you have to remember that people look at your face first.
And keeping our skin clean and beautiful is very important in maintaining a healthy life style.

Hydration is very important in skincare.
You should drink at least 8 tall glasses of water a day.

Water helps regulate the function of the skin.
It helps to ensure that all of the waste is pushed out through the sweat glands.
As well as helps the sebum from hardening and causing those nasty blackheads.

The better hydrated your skin is the less excessive oil your body will produce.
Your body goes into shot when you use too many harsh products on it.
So the oil glands go into over drive trying to compansate for lost hydration.
Causing your skin to be more oily then usual.

Look for products that contain little to no alcohol.
As well as are hydrating if you have this problem.

I personally have normal or combo skin.
Depending on the season.

Products I use::

.A.M.
Cleanser:: 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam
Toner:: LUSH Tea Tree Toner
Moisturizer:: MAC Oil Control Lotion

.P.M.::
Cleanser:: 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam
Toner:: DIY ACV Green Tea Toner
Moisturizer:: Natural Almond Oil

Scrub:: C. Booths Green Apple Micro Dermabraion Scrub

Masks:: C. Booths Volcanic Ash Mask // Chella Enzyme Creme Mask

If you have any questions or would like a reveiw on any of these products please leave a comment or e-mail me at thunderchop[[AT]]live[[DOT]]com.

xx
JordanMayTwigs.
<3

FOTD+NOTD+UPDATE........

NAILS::
OPI Baguette Me Not
[[ My nail chipped this afternoon and I didn't realize until I uploaded the photo. ]]

MAKEUP::
Eyes // MAC Photo Realism Quad
Cheeks // .E.L.F. Glow Blush
Lips // NYX Tea Rose Lipstick // MAC Oyster Girl Lipglass


UPDATE::
Today I had my interveiw with Benefit Cosmetics at Macys,
I will find out in a few days if I got the job or not.
[[ FINGERS CROSSED I DID!!! ]]

I am hoping that for my birthday that I will be going to Bonaroo '10.
I know the tickets are $300.00.
But it's something to work towards.
I've got over a month and a half to make that!!
Unless my parents get me the ticket for my birthday.
[[ Hint Hint ]]

And I'm thinking about cutting my LVitton Jeans into cut off shorts and splatter bleach them.
Because honestly I would like to make a cropped studded vest out of the legs of them.
And have a little pair of shorts as well!!!
YAY OR NAY?!??!

Peace Love && Lipstick
XOXOXO
JordanMayTwigs.
<3

.P.S. ::
I cut off all my dreads.

Christmas Haul Part 1 // Makeup [[ULTRA PIC HEAVY]]

So I hope that everyone had a VERY VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
I know I sure did.
Well I had a Happy Christmas Eve,
When we did presents at my parents house,
Then a Merry Christmas,
At Mikey's parents house.
Then went to our friends house for a party.
I only took 3 photos.
Because we were all a bit tooo drunk.
[[ I had been drinking since Christmas Eve. ]]

Completely down for the count at this point.
Yes I am drinking Mike's Hard Lemonade.



My new best friend Chrissy.
I wish I had of gotten a photo with Michelle.
But she left before I got a chance to.
:(



The boys when we FIRST got there.
I pounded down a Mike's Hard as soon as I got there as you can see.
:)
[[ There was a lot of booze being consumed there that night. ]]

So onto the fun part.
NEW MAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!
YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!
:)



First off is my .E.L.F. stuff.
I got the Daily Brush Cleaner,Brush Shampoo, Face Primer, And Glitter Masacra.
My mom told me that she also got me the .E.L.F. Palette because I can travel with it easy.



My parents surprised me with the Shu Uemura Lashes.
I'm wearing the Half Lashes on New Years Eve.
I am absolutely in love with the Rainbow ones!!!
And she got me the Gold Painting Liner as well.


I knew I was getting these Mineral Shadows from Glamour Doll Eyes.
My mother ordered them on Black Friday from My Pretty Pink Box.
As there Black Friday Promo.



For some reason one came with 4.
The rest came with three like they were supposed to be.
This one came with :: Flashdance! , Monster Mash, UFO, && Mingles.



This set came with:: Slumber Party, Disco White, && Shaded Orchid.



And this set came with:: Urban Trash, Bleeding Love, && Katie's Storm.
I also ordered another My Pretty Pink Sample Bag.
And will be recieving another GDE Mineral Shadow.
So I will be up to 11!!!



I was overly excited when I saw my Marc Jacobs Lola!!!
YAYAY FOR NEW PERFUME!!!!!!



Urban Decay Box Of Potions, 24/7 Super Stash, And De-slick Mattifying Powder.
I also got the Surreal Mineral Powder Foundation,
But I wanted the Cream To Powder Foundation More,
So I'm returning it for that.
WITH MY ULTA GIFT CARD!!!!!!!!



Miss Dior Cherie Mini Bottle, Sephora Brand Primer Sample, Jack Black Facial Cleanser Sample, Hanae Mori Perfume Sample.



They also got me a bunch of packages of Facial Cleansing Cloths,
Which I seriusly needed!!



Then these were stocking gifts to keep in my makeup bag.



I finally got the Konad Nail System.
I was sooo excited when I opened this.



Nail Polish Remover Bottle, White, Gold And Black Special Konad Nail Polishes.



Image Plates:: M45, M56, M57, M59, M62



OPI Polish I got today from the Beauty Supply store in Suzi Skis In The Pyrenees.



My MAC CCO Purchase last week,
My backup Heatherette Beauty Powder in Alpha Girl.



Frost Lipstick in Intricate from Love Lace.
Dazzleglass in She-Zam from the Holiday Collection.
And Lipglass in Utterly Discrete.

Yes, Your eyes are NOT tricking you.
My mother found the Kitty Couture Pressed Powder Compact!!!!
I started crying when I saw this.
I was NOT expecting this at all!!!

Stay put for the new part of my Christmas.
Clothing and Accesories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace Love && Lipstick

XOXOXOXOXO

JordanMayTwigs

<3