TEN PAN PROJECT

hmm.. So what's this ten pan project you ask? We'll awhile back, on my YouTube channel actually, I did this project. I basically was tagged by a subscriber of mine and decided what the heck I'll do it too. So BASICALLY, you choose ten products (since of course my interest is beauty, I will choose beauty related products). These products are basically items that I almost hit pan on or in other words about to be finished with. I have to use these ten products all up before buying ANY other makeup. Sounds crazy right?! Especially for someone who's YouTube channel consists of 75% beauty hauls. I know it is a challenge but I'm sure this will be a good one. This will most definitely be preventing me from splurging like I always do and also save me money for the time being. So my rules to this project is I can not spend a dime on makeup until I am finished with ALL ten items I choose. Of course gifts do not count since it won't be for me. DO NOT WORRY! This does not mean that I will be away from youtube. This actually means you'll be seeing less hauls and more reviews and tutorials. && of course lets not forget the giveaway I will be having soon. (I will actually be explaining why my giveaway was put on hold for a second in a separate blog. It's actually way too personal and too depressing to post now) BUT besides that ... No more spending on makeup until these products are done. Like completely empty. The only time I'll purchase a beauty item is if it is requested to be reviewed by you guys. (If I already do not own the product). 

Here are the products I picked out that are also hitting its last drop: 

1. MAC BRONZING POWDER in 'Bronze'

2. MAKEUP FOREVER DUO MAT POWDER FOUNDATION in '203'

3. MAKEUP FOREVER MAT VELVET+ MATIFYING FOUNDATION in 'Vanilla 35'

4. JEMMA KIDD IN VOGUE PERFECT BLUSH in '02 south beach'

5. MAKEUP FOREVER HIGH DEFINITION POWDER (travel size)

6. MAYBELLINE INSTANT AGE REWIND ERASER DARK CIRCLES TREATMENT CONCEALER in 'brightener'

7. TARTE MARACUJA CREASELESS CONCEALER in 'medium'

8. SEPHORA COLLECTION LONG LASTING EYELINER (both waterproof and non waterproof formula in 'black'. I figured I could combine these since it'll stop me from purchasing 172xx eyeliners for awhile lol)

9. MAC FLUIDLINE BROW GELCREME in 'deep dark brunette'

10. MAC SATIN FINISH LIPSTICK in 'Cherish'

I just realized how many MAC and Makeup Forever products I have. Obviously this is not all that I own and most of you know that. Lol. But tada! Those are the ten items that I pulled out of my makeup bag/vanity that I should stop putting aside and actually finish up. 

I should probably make a video on this as well. What do you all think, yeah?

No Time For Excuses

HELLO WORLD

Yes indeed I am back from the non social media world. I have been filming a lot lately on my youtube channel so if you haven't seen my last video, GO CHECK IT OUT ;) Anywho, as I was saying, I am back and in action of course. Here's a little update on my life for the past, I don't know, YEAR, so yes I am still in a relationship. We are so much happier than we ever were. I couldn't be anymore blessed than I already am and yet he seems to prove me wrong. We actually just spent our 3 year anniversary last month in Disneyland. Time is flying by really fast. As far as my work I am still currently working at H&M (a fashionable clothing store) but NOW also at Sephora. I do not work in a free standing store though (that's okay, one step closer to my dreams). But after so long I am finally working in an environment which caters to my career. I finally jumped over the self conscious wall and applied. Here I am working permanently. I've been doing a lot more artistic photoshoots with a good friend of mine to build up my portfolio. I'm still not where I am want to be as far as my skills in makeup artistry, but like they always say, "You're your biggest critic". So I know for sure I am just being hard on myself when it comes to judging my skills. So enough of the blabbing, I have some exciting news for a lot of you that have been sticking it through with me for the past years...


I AM HAVING A GIVEAWAY! 

Yeup, I said it. A giveaway. I want to do it very soon so please look out for that. I will be posting a youtube video soon so please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. And of course I will be posting a picture on Instagram. Again if you want to get a chance to win my giveaway you have to follow both my Instagram and Youtube. I can not wait I am so excited!

Here's a link to my latest youtube video:

A Start on my Future

So if you do not already follow me on instagram... Well what are you waiting for? My username is trixntips. Update on my life: coming back from a vacation is always rough on me because I enjoy my leisure time. Do not get me wrong I really did miss working (I know ironic to admit). Like I mentioned in my previous blog I fell in love with Southern California. At this time of the year it was so peaceful to be at Coronado Beach. First of all it was beautiful and clean! I barely see any beaches that clean in Northern California. But I love the city (San Francisco) so I guess it balances out. Speaking of the city, working it in could be so stressful sometimes. Sometimes I just want "me" time.

On the lines of me time, I am finally taking charge of my life. For instance, I usually sleep the whole day during my days off but this time around I thought I would be productive. I did wake up around 10am so not so early. I started cleaning my room, finally unpacking my clothes from my trip and getting rid of clothes I no longer use. I seriously started feeling a bit overwhelmed with my clean up project. I have a ways to go still. I decided to take a power nap around 2pm and read a book to sleep. This book is more like a beauty bible to me. I have already read a little less than halfway through it. Thanks to my supportive boyfriend we went to Barnes and Noble last night and bought $80 worth of my so called beauty bibles. He purchased half of it. His reasoning is because he wants to contribute to my dream. Never in my life had I have someone strongly believe in me well for being ME. Of course my best friends are very supportive as well and my family. BUT this man has giving me so much motivation within the last two years of my upbringing. I started reading Lauren Conrads Beauty book as soon as we got home (his home). Today we went to Starbucks and read a lot more than I thought I would. I seriously can not wait to read the rest of my "bibles". Here are the books we bought:

The book on the bottom right is the book I am currently reading. To be completely honest almost everything that she mentions in the book so far is just confirming the basics that I already know. The only reasons why I know some of her tricks and tips is because I have learned things on my own as well. Fortunate for Lauren she was thought her beauty secrets by talented makeup artists and hair dressers. As for me, youtube is probably as far as it gets. Also trial and error with products is another way I have learned about beauty. I am not knocking this book off completely. She has a lot more information than I ever inherited. There's a lot in this book that many women should take into account in their every day lives. She does not only talk about hair care and make up. It goes beyond that. Beauty is not just about covering it up with hair extensions and the right shade of foundation (yes I did say right shade.. a white mask aint cute honey). Health and fitness is key as well. Taking in the right vitamins and getting enough exercise is part of your beauty. Trust me you will hear a lot from me and Lauren's references.

I was able to dye my hair today! I usually put off retouching my hair. I dyed it the same color nothing bizarre. My hair has been burgundy for years now. Okay maybe two but I dyed it burgundy back in high school. Here is what is looks like in natural lighting (this is not what I JUST dyed it to, these are previous pictures from months ago):

Here is my hair at night with flash (AGAIN this was taken during my anniversary trip to Southern California previous to me dying my hair again):

If you would like to see an updated one with my hair now, feel free to request. OH and speaking of request, I've been getting a lot of requests on how I take care of my hair and how I keep it so vibrant. As I was dying my hair today I got chance to film the process. Unfortunately my camera's battery kept giving up so it will be a little choppy here and there. I could film another one but you would have to wait about two more months until I dye my hair again. As for my hair care, I promise to film that soon. That is all that I got for now! Thank you for sticking by my side! Until next time! Love you!