HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! I hope you had a super fabulous 2009 - and I hope your 2010 is a million times better!!!

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Stay tuned for a review of Everyday Minerals... and guess what I got in the mail today!!!!

NINE

Well, I went and saw NINE. Can I tell you that Marion Cotillard is an amazing, gorgeous, fabulous actress!! I absolutely loved her in this movie!!

The movie was pretty good over all. It was a little dry in a couple places - and I definitely wish there was more dance numbers, but the numbers that were done - were done amazingly well. I had chills during every single dance number - it was really amazing - I just wish there was more.

The Nicole Kidman part was quite dry - I think they could have cut that out and threw in another dance - just for me :D

It is shocking how much Kate Hudson looks like her mom - its CRAZY! I loved her makeup and outfits though. Actually - every one's makeup was pretty awesome - and the costumes amazing.

I would definitely recommend people see this, I wouldn't see it in the theatre again, but I will definitely buy it when it comes out.

Have you seen it yet?

Marion in action:

Everyday Minerals

My Everyday Minerals Trial Sets arrived right before Christmas. You actually get a fair amount of product in these little glass jars!!! You could do your entire face for probably a week or so.

With Everyday Minerals you get one trial free - all other trial sets (3 or 4 different products) are $5.00 each. You always pay around $4.00 shipping on top of that. You can of course order a free trial pack every time you order - a little gift with purchase.

I ordered the Try Me Base Medium, the Try Me Face Powders, and the Try Me Peach Blush. I really wish I ordered the other blushes - these ones are a little peachy for me, but they are still quite pretty.

So far, after a couple uses, I think these products are quite nice. I'm still in the testing out stage and will do a full review when I really get into them. I just wanted everyone to see the adorable packaging and know about the sample testing.

*I did not get these products for free. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. I am not being paid by the company. This is my honest opinion, not a paid review*

Cutest. Idea. Ever!

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!! I hope you're having a super wonderful and have some great plans for the weekend!!
So I went HERE and found the most adorable thing ever!!!

How sweet is that for the holiday season? I mean really? I love it... I know what everyone is getting next year!!!

Have a great holiday everyone and Merry Christmas!!!!

Movies. Movies. Movies.

The new Sex and the City trailer

I am pretty excited for this movie. I love the show and really enjoyed the last movie.
Next...
NINE... I am totally going to this over the holly-daze. How amazing does this look!!!

Of course, who isn't dying to see Alice in Wonderland...

I also have plans to see Lovely Bones over the Holly-daze. I really hope they don't screw this movie up. It was such an amazing book - and could be an amazing movie if done properly...

Are any of you planning to get some movie time in over the Holly-daze?

AVATAR

Ok, I don't know if you noticed from previous posts, I am not a Sci-Fi kinda girl. Star Wars, Star Trek - who can tell the difference. Lord of the Rings - total snoozer. Give me a chick flick any day and I'm a happy girl.

Last night my husband and I went to Avatar. It's 3D which is kinda cool. I always feel a bit sick when I go to 3D movies - stuff popping out at you - you kinda feel like you're moving. But after about 10 minutes I don't even notice and can settle in and enjoy the movie.

When the movie started, my thoughts were: "Lame", "How long is this movie", "Oh God, I'm so uncomfortable", "Why does this guy keep jabbing me", "It's so hot in here", "Why is the theatre so packed?"

Then it started to get into the movie - and wow. It was freakin awesome! I seriously loved it. I would honestly go and see it again - no problem. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE!!! Go see it!! And... don't mess with Mother Nature :D

I *heart* Brittany Murphy

One of my favorite go to girl movies is Little Black Book. This is my absolute favorite scene - such a super talented girl!!!

Christina Ricci for DKNY

I love Christina Ricci - here she is for DKNY. Truth be told - my husband is in love with her as well!

NYX Mini Haul

I FINALLY found a descent place that sells NYX. For those of you who are Canadain, Save On Foods has the BEST selection. I swear they have every colour for Nail, Face, Eyes, Cheeks, Lips. Definitley go there!!!
I picked up a Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese, A Single Eyeshadow in Hunter Green, and a Runway Collection Pallete in Super Model.
Look how pretty!!!!!

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The only thing I was unable to find was the eyeshadow base ... Booo! But I'm not sure you can get it in Canada? I am thining of trying the MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study... Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

I'm fairly lucky as I used to work in the cosmetics department (Clinique) so I have a LOT of makeup - not just Clinique but Lancome and Estee Lauder. I have to say I love Lancome eyeshadows - I don't think they get enough credit. They are very bright and pigmented and beautiful. Maybe a bit expensive.

I am definitley loving the NYX!

Health Care

I work for a medical research company (again we test of volunteer humans, not animals). We have a lot of drug reps who come in from the states to help us out with studies. We had a lady come in a couple months ago from Jersey. She was awesome. Funny, friendly, and the accent... wow... think Marissa Tomei, My Cousin Vinny... Including hair and clothes.
So she's there - we talk about the differences between Canada and the States, and of course health care came up. She is (was) a strong believer that universal health care is the devil. Long waits for procedures, she shouldn't have to pay for someone else to be covered on and on. I tried to explain to her at the time that yes, there are waits to have procedures done. For example, if you hurt your knee and want an MRI - you are going to wait until the people with MS, or brain tumors get their scans first - as they are more important.
She has been led to believe that even the very sick have to wait for treatment on the universal health care plan. I can assure you, that those who need care immediately, get care immediately. If you have cancer - you will be in treatment the next day - no waiting... but again, if you hurt your knee - you'll have to wait.
So this lovely (she is really a super sweet lady) came back a couple days ago and told me her daughter was diagnosed with Lupus. Her insurance doesn't cover the treatment for Lupus. She has to fork out $450.00/week for the treatment. She was so upset and distressed. She has decided to put her in a study that she is uncomfortable with just to get free treatments. I feel so horrible for her and her daughter.
If the US would adopt the universal health care program her daughter would have free treatment, no waiting, and wouldn't have to be uncomfortable in a study just to get treatment. So sad.

An Open Letter To The "Man" On The Bus

Dear "man" (I use that term VERY loosely) on the bus:

The first two rows of seating on the bus is known as "Priority Seating" as is stated by the various signs around those seats. These signs state that those seats are reserved as "Priority Seating, Please give up these seats to the elderly, disabled, child buggies". This sign does not mean that you, a 5 foot 6 inch 23 year old child can sit there no matter what. Not just sit in that seat mind you, but sit in BOTH seats. Sit right in the middle, so your butt crack is on the seat crack and spread your little legs as far as they will go so no one will sit with you. The lovely mid fourties lady next to me and I - sitting a good six rows back, gave up our seats for a lovely gentleman in his, must be, 80's, who argued with us because ladies should never have to give up their seats for men. We finally convinced him to sit, well aware that it was you who should have moved. A couple stops later a hunched over BLIND MAN got on, and he stood. Again, a lovely, must be mid fifties lady stood up to let this gentleman sit down. She stood, even though you had TWO seats to yourself. It's cold, its raining, we are packed into the bus like sardines, there are finally at least 10 people standing - you oblivious. Another lady got on with a walker - 4 older people got up this time so there was room to fold up the seats for the walker, and a spot for the little lady to sit down. It was at this point where I, admittedly, lost my temper. I politely excused my way passed all the people standing up to the front of the bus. I leaned over and whispered through gritted teeth "GET YOUR LAZY ASS OFF UP THAT SEAT AND LET SOMEONE SIT DOWN!!!" I can tell by your expression that you were going to turn to me with some rude comment, but once you saw my face you could tell that I was on the verge of ripping your face right off. You finally stood up, and I, received cheers and claps from the other passengers. On a going forward basis, please give up your seat to any female even a tiny bit older than you, and any male about 10 years older than you. Don't take up two seats, and for the LOVE of GOD, move to the BACK OF THE BUS!!!
With great love, from me!

Happy I'm Not Single

Have I said lately I am SO HAPPY I AM NOT SINGLE?!?!??!?!
I was in Noodlebox tonight (does everyone have a Noodlebox or is it local?)...Anyway, I was in Noodlebox getting some dinner for my husband and I; I had already ordered and was just sitting waiting for our food to be ready. In walks this adorable girl - wearing a knee length cranberry wool coat with matching flats, blonde super curly hair and pulled up and super cute natural make up, and her, what I am sure, is a very early in the relationship date. They both seem to be in their early twenties.
Him: Is THIS where you want to eat?
Her: YES! I LOVE it here!!!
Him: It's noodles (then very loudly) OH MY GOD IT'S $11.00 NOODLES!!!! $11.00 FOR NOODLES!?!?!?
Her: (Blushing) well it's not just noodles - see you get to choose a noodle, veggies, meat/tofu, and a sause - and it's just $11.00 - no tax or anything added
Him: This isn't what I had in mind - I brought $20.00 I can't afford to pay for two of these
Now, I'm thinking - where the hell are you gonna buy two meals for $20.00? McDonalds?
Needless to say they each paid for their own - he complained about the price. He was confused about the different kinds of noodles - he went for hot (they have a spice chart mild, mild + mild/medium, medium, medium+...) I can handle hot... I have no problem with spice... but medium is as high as I go, and medium is quite hot. The lady at the counter explained that hot is VERY hot... no no, he could handle it.
He was chocking and coughing and eyes watering, then threw a fit - got all upset, yelled at the cooks, yelled at the girl at the counter and left...
walked out...
LEFT HIS DATE THERE
Alone!!!!
I told her she's better off....
She agreed.

Holly daze

'Tis the season ladies and gentlemen....

Is everyone ready for the Christmas season?

I feel like I am. I have done all my Christmas shopping, pulled the company Christmas party off without a hitch - attending the husbands Christmas party tomorrow.



I have fallen in love with a new nail polish that I will be wearing through out the holiday season. It is Night Before by Rimmel London. It is a LOVELY shiny non sparkly purple. It almost looks black here - but it is beautiful - dries super fast and has great staying power. This is not a promotion in any way lol. I just happened upon it in the drug store and fell in love!

I have been looking for new makeup lately. Anyone have any suggestions? I ordered a sample foundation kit from http://www.everydayminerals.com/. Has anyone ever tried that? I'm not a huge fan of liquid makeup, so I thought I would give mineral makeup a try.

I used to work for Clinique, and have always used their 3-step, and absolutely LOVE it... I just need some good makeup to go on top. I am also trying to find some eye shadow and eye liner with some staying power - I have really oily lids. Any suggestions are very welcome.

Do you have any plans for the holidays?

New Moon - Old Lady

Ok, I just re-read my last post. I really am an old woman...
I don't SWOON when Jacob takes off his shirt - I giggle because - wow - that was REALLY fast!! AND - he is 17 years old - and he LOOKS like he's 17 years old... that doesn't make me swoon.
I don't SWOON when I see Edward. I find him a boring actor, and his facial expressions are hysterical - he looks constipated 99% of the time.
I DO think that telling young girls that they can't live without a man - and need to hurt themselves to get attention is bad... and the fact that a woman older than me wrote these books - should know that that is not appropriate.
Yes.. I'm old...
I did love the wolves - they were VERY cool, and they were REALLY well done in the movie. I was kind of worried about that.
The Volturi - AWESOME!!! They were really well acted - the makeup was AWESOME.
Don't get me wrong - I liked the books, I like the movies, and I think they are great for un-impressionable girls/woman.

APOLOGY

I apologize!! I am alive!! Sorry I have been gone for so long. Work has been crazy, been busy at home - had some baby hat orders, catching up with friends - you know how it goes.

Anyway - I am back now.

I went and saw New Moon the other day. It was good. I think I'm a bit too old for the Twilight series as I find some of it hilarious. Honestly, the three months of nothing because she is dead without Edward, and then trying to hurt herself in order to see Edward - not the best example to set for young girls. But really, could Jacob get his shirt off any faster? That was crazy - he was clearly dying to get it off.

The Volturi and Wolves were pretty cool. They looked really cool and Jane - is awesome. I loved her makeup!!

Overall, it was pretty good - maybe not a great message - maybe a bit childish - but good!!

Has anyone else seen it yet?