NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder // LOVE THIS. When I colored my hair black I was a little nervous about the eyebrow situation. My hair is naturally light brown and my eyebrows are slightly blond, so it’s very easy to look like I’ve drawn them on. I wanted something that made my brows look defined and matched my hair, but wasn’t incredibly obvious. This did just the trick! I apply it with a stiff, flat eyeliner brush. It’s quick and easy to apply and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to using a pencil again.

Maybelline Voluptuous Lash Stiletto // I’m super picky about my mascara and tend to test three or four before landing on something I like. My sister and I have both been using this one for months now. Length, volume and hella black, just the way I like it!

Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm // I’ve been fighting some major chapped lips ever since the weather changed. Burt’s Bees and Alba were not even helping. So on a trip to Ulta I found Badger Balm and decided to give it a shot. Let’s just say, me and me lips are very happy now.

Ulta Cocoa Velvet Truffle Body Creme // On the same trip to Ulta my sister and I spent far too much time smell all their baked goods scented lotions. Holy moly do they smell good! I’m always a fan of smelling delicious and the cinnamon roll one is drool-worthy too.

* No one paid me to write about these products. I love them and use them all on a daily basis.

Triceratops Planter // Earth Sea Warrior $50

Smythe Riding Jacket // Nordstrom only $414

Hello Kitty Coin Bank // Karmaloop $20

Redrum Necklace // Fabel and Fury $21

Jambox // Jawbone $199

Sink Me Sweater // Iron Fist $58

Leotards! // Dancewear Solutions $25

My free-standing scorpion

New snow boots // Zappos $130

[ Alpine Sweater Motif Holiday Card ]

[ Candy Sprinkles photo + Monsters Don't Just Eat People ]

[ Fresh Start Skin Serum+ Feather earrings ]

[ Robots vs Zombies + Rocket Science tie ]

[ That's How I Roll onesie + Owl hair clip ]

[ Camera print coasters + Birch bark candle holders ]

[ Leather Kindle wood grain case + French sea salt butter caramels]

I love this bag, but it’s a little ridiculous and heavy even when it’s empty! So I hopped over to Etsy and found myself a cute, bright little clutch. It’s exactly what I was looking for and the hinged top is so cool.

Keys & kubotan (for beating up attackers) + Candies sun glasses + business cards & case (Office Max)
Burt’s Bees pomegranate chapstick + NYX gloss + Just Bitten lip stain + iPhone + stud bracelets from Candies

My immediate thought after buying a clutch was that I need a super cute vintage lunch bag to take to work, but I held back and pulled out the tote bag I bought at a Le Tigre concert years ago. And just when I was getting all smart and using things I already own, I went online and purchased leggings and shorts and leg warmers in addition to the leotard I need for an upcoming circus shoot. Oops :)

I had been eyeing the nerdy jewelry over at Plastique for a while and finally decided I neeeeded to buy something. I ordered the Kern ring and Cmd Z necklace. The rings are actually pretty comfy, though I have put them on wrong a couple of times and then realized hours later my rings said kenr or ekrn. >_<

I love that these pieces are not so obviously nerdy, so only fellow nerds will know what they mean. That probably makes me even more nerdy, huh?

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Also! I’m featured at Time After Tea today so hop over and check it out!

Here’s the loot I picked up from Ulta this weekend. That store is kinda awesome – all the drugstore bands in one spot plus a few high end brands like Two Faced, Benefit and Urban Decay. I’ve been to two locations and one was organized into sections, all the lip products in one aisle, eye makeup in another – makes it waaaay easier to shop for new product.

I’m still searching for the perfect mascara (Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion..bad, very bad) and so far L’Oreal Double Extend is working pretty well. EDIT: After using this for a month I’m not a fan. It made my bottom lashes look super long and my top lashes look super short. No matter how I applied it I couldn’t get any length. Switched to Maybelline Lash Stiletto instead.

I also got L’Oreal HIP shadows – I wear the silver/black one every day. NYX Mega Shine lip glosses (Sweet Heart and Sponge Cake) get an A+ from me – almost has the stickiness of MAC glosses, but so much cheaper. Orly nail polish in Royal Navy – trying that tonight. And finally, Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Lust – LOVE! Finally found a liner that is as vibrant as it looks.

I figured I talk about Just Bitten and dry shampoo so much I should probably give my lovely readers a chance to try them. So…one lucky winner will receive a Just Bitten Lip Stain in Gothic and Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo.

I love love love these products and use them on a weekly basis. Just Bitten goes on super smooth and stays on all day – pretty much like coloring your lips with a Sharpie, but without the smell. The color I’m giving away is blood red, like delicious vampire makeout red (True Blood style, not Twilight).

Big Sexy Hair dry shampoo is the reason I’m able to go an entire week without washing my hair. You spray it on your roots where you hair is starting to look oily, let it dry for a couple minutes and then brush through. I like this product better than other ones I’ve tried because it adds volume, which mid-week my hair really needs.

HOW TO WIN:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite favorite favorite beauty product.
2. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a second comment linking to your tweet.

The giveaway runs today 11/29/10 through midnight on Friday, December 3, 2010. A random winner will be picked and announced on Monday, December 6, 2010.

Disclaimer: I’ve received no compensation for this review and giveaway. I love the products so I went out and bought them just so I can send them to one of you.

a Frankenstein piggy bank…

my first pair of actual jeggings…

and four Nightmare Before Christmas characters to complete my set of minis.

There’s definitely something in the air that makes my brain go haywire and my cart fill up fast.

Black Milk leggings (perfect for circus class and dance parties) // The Hunger Games series (or any of the bajillion books on my wishlist) // Sugarpill shadows // cupcake soap dispenser // iMac <3<3<3

I spent last night cheering on the Wings and painting my nails.

My new Steve Madden wedges came in the mail yesterday. They give me an extra five inches and are surprisingly light and easy to walk in. Perfect for kissing really tall dudes :)

I made another ginormous flat bread for dinner. It’s so easy and so good, I want to eat it every day. I posted the recipe here if you’re interested.

Yesterday afternoon my cousin and I went shopping – I can’t remember the last time I went to the mall. Now I know why I do most of my shopping online – at the mall I feel the need to stop in every store and buy something. Gives me anxiety. I ended up with two pairs of jeans at F21, which is a miracle because I have such an issue finding the right fit, two matching knuckle rings, tights for circus class, sunglasses and the crazy sequin tiger tank pictured above.

My cousin was going to a glamrock themed party last night so I made her try on a purple, shiny, snakeskin, one shoulder dress. Pretty sure my Barbie was rockin that outfit once upon a time. It was totally out of her comfort zone since she’s mostly a jeans and tshirt girl, but she bought it anyway. I sent her home with my long hair, white and black spotted fake fur coat as well.

Back at home I studded a pair of jeans while watching Real Housewives reruns and contemplated taking apart my studded belt so I could add more. I haven’t worn that thing since high school, but I try and keep a few things around for future generations. My mom had some cool clothes I wish she’d held on to.

Triple Threat picked me up at 8 and we headed downtown for The Swellers H2O show. I have quite the talent for taking bathroom photos. A drunk girl offered to snap a couple for us but they turned out nice and blurry.

The night started with jager bombs and ended with drunken texts as I was trying to fall asleep. Somewhere in the middle there was shit talkin’, huge hugs, sing-a-longs, trying to plant surprises, cutefaces, losing 1/3 of TT, silver knife pendants, losing cars, loads of drama (none involving me luckily), awkward ass grabs, more hugs, hail, hitchin’ rides,and losing phones. (1/3 of TT, the car and phone were all eventually located)

I expected it to cold and rainy today, but the sun is out so I’m going to try and get some chores done and then head to my parents house for a while. Or maybe I’ll just stay in bed and read. Or! I could take advantage of the weather and ride bikes with Gravy…decisions decisions.

Be sure to stop by zee blog tomorrow as I am hosting a contest you’ll want to enter!