Bold eyeshadow was the name of the game....this green shimmer rimmed with blue and purple is great.
Smokey eyes are always in but this copper smoke is gorgeous and was a hit on the runways!
Gray shadow is unexpected and mysterious.
Glitter shadow was also a big pretty alternative for a night out.
Blue shadow was big big big! Very 80's and like red lips, there's a blue for everyone.
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Lipstick trends were kind of something for everyone in variety...
My favorite trend of the year was the purple or blackberry lipstick.
My version of it! :)
Black lips are back in full effect. MAC had a whole black collection. Black lipstick should be done with a little shine..always!
Also back with a vengeance is red lipstick! Every woman has a shade...find it! Embrace it! Wear it! 
And totally to the left is the nude lip. It's achieved by putting concealer on your lips, powder and then gloss. 
I'm sure everyone is reflecting right about now, whether it be about resolutions we haven't kept or making new ones we may or may not keep. I was having a good conversation with a new friend and I found myself telling her personal things that I haven't told anyone or even thought about in quite a while.
She asked about my year. And yes, I do contest that I am very blessed. I will also say this year was the most difficult, second to the year my father died.
This year, I went from having a nice big desk in a nice big office to having my salary cut in half and working part-time under someone I'd previously trained. After all that, I found out I was let go via text message. Classy. The dominoes starting falling in January and the ripple effects continued up until now. This year I also found myself being a working make-up artist with clientele that can call on me and a brand spanking new business that I'm excited about. I've had triumphs. I've had pitfalls and if I find myself alive on January 1, 2009 at 12:01 am, I will gladly say that I've survived it all.
So, here are a few realizations I've made about 2009 that I will carry with me in the new year. (numbered but not by importance)
1. IF you can't keep it in your pants the first month you're talking to someone new...it's lust and it probably will burn out as quickly as it became hot. Take your time in relationships. You may not know til after you sleep with him that he hates gay people and kills bunnies. Then, where will you be then?
2. Do not trust people that try to befriend you and then spill their guts too early in a friendship. I say this, not because I am Spock-like in my emotional life but because I attract these people. They are needy and will drain you like a succubus.
3. DO trust your gut. If you smell the milk and it smells spoiled, you don't have to taste it to confirm. It all ends sour in your tummy if you do.
4. Dream. Dream like you are a child with limitless possibilities. If people are for you, you they will support you even if they do not quite understand or agree. The Internet started out as a dream. No one even knew what the heck Internet was before someone thought it up. Look at us now!
5. No one respects a dreamer with no action. If you're going to dream then you need to get off your hiney and make it happen.
6. Recognize when a situation is not for you! That goes for every aspect of your life: job, relationships, everything...There's a reason why it didn't work out with that guy. There's a reason why that job let you go. There's a reason why that blouse doesn't fit. Recognize it and move on.
I'm full of these lately, so I'm sure there will be more.
Stay tuned for the "Of the Years" this week. There should be a post every day this week. (I'm trying!) and yea...
What are your 2009 realizations?? Sankofa guys...before we can go forward, we have to look backwards!
(Speakign of looking backwards, check out my Sunday morning video posted yesterday)
I know we just started talking about what we want for Christmas, but its time for our "Of the Year Awards"...they're not real awards...we're going to be highlighting the trends of the year and the best one we liked or hated the least or hated the most. If you want to put your bid in for what you think...in all areas:eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, tops, dresses, shoes, hats, earrings, tights, music, everything! leave a comments and we'll take it under consideration! The OTY posts will be sprinkled in with the regular content..just so ya know....
I'm really into house music lately...my favorite bands are Naked Music, Andy Caldwell, Miguel Migs and so many others.....this is the perfect music to keep you pumping at work...the end is near folks! :)
I've been slipping with the nail and graffiti content on the blog...hell, I've been slippin with the content on the blog...many apologies! here are some cool nails I've borrowed from my fave nail bloggers...
NeverTooMuchGlitter is in Hong Kong right at a Nail Art Trade Show...Rock Band Nails...how awesome are these!
This is the middle step to a design she did but I like it...it's tough..it says...I'll beat you black and blue..lol...view the tutorial here.It's actually a franken...meaning she made the color (base) herself.
The base color she used here is from a MAC glitter and the black is a feather pattern. See more here.
And...on to my new fave nail blogger...Jasmina aka Preposterously
Because I love all things animal print...especially, sparkly animal print. How did she do it? Check here!
This is just cool. Look here!
Much props to these ladies whom I live vicariously through. When times get rough, I'm a biter....and my steady hand is my right hand so that hand naturally looks jacked. oh well...hope you guys enjoyed it!
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