Makeup Majesty is the Birthday Bitch!

Complete and utter self indulgent post that has nothing to do with makeup. Thank you to all for always supporting me and reading my posts, it means so much to me! I love talking to you guys and getting feedback, tips, laughs and of course, makeup love.

And thank you to all you dolls that wished me a happy birthday on twitter and just about every other form of social networking a person can have. This birthday has been a very special one so far!

xoxo

Add me on Google+!

Click on the icon to the left and add me on Google+! Not exactly sure what i'm doing, but i'm sure i'll figure it out within the next few days =)

Hope everyone is having an awesome day!!

Sangria and Heavy Eye Makeup

My friend Sammy and me. We like sangria and makeup.

Snapped at Pig N Whistle, NYC

xoxo

Are You a Makeup Returner?

I'm not. It would probably make sense to return a makeup item that I really didn't like, or know that I would never use it again. I guess it just seems like too much work haha. I'm the same way with clothing too - even though something doesn't fit (unless it's expensive) I usually won't bring it back to the store to return it.

What about you guys? If you try a lipstick and don't like it, will you bring it back to the store? Just curious!

PS: The above photo of me dancing like a jackass at a wedding has nothing to do with this post. It was just added for your entertainment.

xoxo

New Majesty Swag

Photography by: Me!

Vintage ring by: All Things Consignment

Autumn Arrogance

Autumn is my favorite season

Which is why I felt the need to jump in a pumpkin patch,

while my boyfriend took this photo.

Pumpkin picking.Halloween.Breezy weather.Leather boots.

Love This Season

Tag: The A to Z of Me!

Age

25. Yuck.

Bed size

Queen

Chore you hate

I don't think there's a chore that I like...

But probably the worst is laundry

Dogs

Don't have any, but love them!

Essential start of your day

Coffee. Lots of it:

Favorite color

Black

Gold or silver

Silver

Height

5ft2. I'm a peanut =)

Instruments I play

I am not musically inclined. At all.

Job Title

Analyst of Demand Planning

Kids

This is the only kid I like. He's a friend's baby!

Live

The dirty Jersey, close to NYC

Mom's name

Deanna! xoxo

Nickname

Sixx. After Nikki Sixx, the Motley Crue GOD:

Pet peeve

People with no manners

Quote from a movie

"Leave the gun, take the cannoli" - The Godfather

Right or left handed

Right

Siblings

My little brother! He's the best brother in the whole world!!!

Time you wake up

Around 7am for work. On weekends, I want to sleep forever!

Underwear

Whoa, weird question

Vegetables you dislike

All of them.

What makes you run late

Makeup. Plain and simple

X-rays you've had done

Umm, dental ones?

Yummy food you make

Cupcakes, of course!!!

Zoo animal

The best animal ever, a giraffe!

This photo was taken at Ripley's Believe it or Not museum - this is an albino giraffe!

Feel free to re-post with your own answers!

xoxo

Feeling a big Nostalgic...

Amanda Lepore and Young Majesty

At an afterparty event in NYC

Looking through some old college photos, i'm sure i'll find some more to share!

xoxo

untitled

I've been working on this collage piece for about a year now and I finally sat down and finished it last night. It felt great! I'm not exactly sure what it is, but it makes me happy when I look at it. I was originally making it for a friend, but unfortunately that friend is now an ex-friend. Shit happens, right? Now that it's actually finished, I don't want to give it away! Maybe i'll frame it and hang it in my apartment. Just wanted to share with you guys, hope you're having a great day!

Makeup Majesty New Product Wish List

Hi dolls! OK so this is my wish list. Key word - WISH. Some of these things are totally overpriced, but me being me, I don't care and need them anyway. More of a "lust" than a "must" but hey, you can't help what products you fall in love with right? The below items are all relatively new, and all have a certain "one of a kind" appeal. I'd love to hear your thoughts - if you've tried any of these products, or are an addict like me and yearn for them too ha!

Estee Lauder Illuminating Powder Gelee ($40)

Estee Lauder says: A new kind of all-over glow. Powder + liquid + gel in one

Makeup Majesty says: UM, gimme? First of all, I want to feel this product. Powder, liquid and gel all in one? Amazing! And of course, i'm always on the look out for new products that promise that luminous, glowing look that all of the celebrities have. Second of all, it's so pretty to look at!

Butter Nail Polish ($14)

butter London says: We Believe in Rock and Roll. Great Britain. And Fashion.

butter LONDON is the cult phenomenon of the nail industry and is fast becoming famous for our high fashion, 3 Free (non-toxic) nail lacquers and revolutionary waterless nail services.

Makeup Majesty says: I've heard great things about butter, both in magazines and on many of your blogs. I'm eager to try this brand! Does anyone have a favorite butter shade that they would suggest as my first purchase?

per-fekt Matte Body Perfection Gel ($48)

per-fekt says: A glimmer-free skin perfecting gel that "per-fekts," moisturizes, and enhances the skin, offering an alternative to traditional bronzers, self tanners, moisturizers, and the sun.

Makeup Majesty says: My mom has this and loves it. She describes it as "covering up any imperfections on your legs, while giving such a nice, smooth finish." I like the fact that this gel is NOT shimmery and glittery, and it mocks a real tan. Plus, it's one shade suits all so you don't run the risk of mismatching the product to your skin.

Clinique Lid Smoothie Cream Shadow ($19.50)

Clinique says: This creamy, crease-resistant eye color with antioxidants instantly protects and cools skin in the eye area. The Lid Smoothie collection features a unique “cooling” applicator, allowing for smooth and even application.

Makeup Majesty says: God forgive me, but I've never really been excited about a Clinique makeup product. Skincare, yes absolutely. Clinique makeup, no. But, this new product intrigues me. Many companies are using this new technology - a metal, cooling applicator - and it really feels great on skin. The shades all look appealing to me, and the crease-resistant part? Sign me up. Might need to get my hands on one of these...or 5.

Tom Ford New Lipstick ($45)

Tom Ford says (of the beauty industry): "It's funny, our beauty standard has become harder and tougher because we live in a tough age. I don't think anyone wants to walk down the street and feel vulnerable. You want to walk down the street and feel like you're in control."

Makeup Majesty says: OK maybe I just need ONE Tom Ford lipstick. I know I blogged previously on the Tom Ford makeup launch, and whether or not i'd be interested in buying a piece for my collection. It's outrageous that a lipstick could be in the $40 range, so I will have to buy the very perfect shade and LOVE it.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Sensuous Rouge Lipstick ($34)

Estée Lauder says: A funky new lipstick with a "core within core" technology which delivers two formulas with one swipe: a firm, pigment-rich shell which provides easy application; while the jellified glossy core boosts shine and moisture.

Makeup Majesty says: I love makeup that has more than one purpose - a lipstick with great pigment that also doubles as a moisturizer. The worst thing about lipstick in my opinion, is when they dry out your lips. The idea of adding a moisturizing element to a color makeup product isn't brand new, but Lauder makes great lipsticks so I'm interested to try them! Plus, they look pretty haha

What do you guys think, anyone try any of my Wish List items? Or - what's on your wish list? Share! xoxo

Best Blog Award & Other Bitchin' Blogs!

A big THANK YOU to Jessica Riviera for nominating me! (click here to check out her blog).

She is a new follower of mine and she kicks ass!

Her blog chronicles her exciting journey as a makeup artist,

and shares her work through photos and fun makeup videos.

Check her out!!

Here is the tag that goes along with the Best Blog Award, and below are blogs I choose to nominate!

7 things about me:

1. I have unopened makeup items and still feel the need to buy more.
2. I have an 18 year old brother - he's 7 years younger than me and about a foot taller than me!
3. I'm slowly trying to wean myself off of reality TV, but I think I need rehab
4. I love to bake for people, but rarely taste what I make

5. In college, I had a beta fish named Vincenzo who lived in a giant martini glass

6. I just started using an eyelash curler last year, and still can't get over what a difference it makes

7. I recently took my gel nails off after 3 years. My nails feel naked! However, I am enjoying experimenting with all different nail polish shades.

-Favorite Color: To wear: Black. For other things: Red

-Favorite Song: Any Motley Crue song.

Your favorite dessert: CUPCAKES.

What is pissing you off: Being inside at work. It's gorgeous out today!

When you're upset, you: Are bitchy

Your favorite pet: A giraffe.

Black or White: to wear? Black

Biggest fear: Clowns.

Best feature: HAHA oh who knows

Everyday attitude: Work hard, play hard

What is perfection: happiness with yourself

Guilty pleasure: Star Magazine

Bitchin' Blogs You Should Be Reading:

Makeup Kitten

My Pinktastic Life

Marie a la Mode

Living in a Real Deam

Coffee with a side of Lipstick

Hawaii Kawaii

Roxy Rouge

Lipgloss That Doesn't Stick to Your Hair...SERIOUSLY.

Girl Powder Active Lipgloss

Bubblegum, Pineapple, Strawberry

Pretty Swatches

The lovely people at Girl Powder were nice enough to send me these lipglosses to try. After talking to them via Twitter, I dug a little deeper to see what the Active Lipgloss "promised" me.

The website states that "it won't stick to you hair" while on lips. Now, I found this VERY hard to believe, considering every gloss sticks to hair. You know, you're walking along 5th Ave in New York, looking fly, and a gust of wind blows your hair onto your lips and BAM, goopy gross gloss all tangled in your hair. So not cute. I've been talking to my followers on Twitter, and one of the main concerns about gloss is the sticky factor.

I got my Girl Powder package in the mail and was so eager to try it. My first reaction was how pretty the colors were and the shimmery aspect of the formula. But all I REALLY cared about at that point was the sticky test. I tried the Strawberry gloss first - slopped it on my lips quickly then went outside on my balcony for the "hair test."

It passed.

I can't even explain it. I half expected my hair to get stuck to my lips. It didn't. And it is a lip GLOSS too, not a balm. Needless to say, I was delighted and surprised!

Aside from passing the sticky test, the scents of the 3 glosses are very punchy and fun. The gloss itself is on the sheer side, which is nice when you don't want a big, bold lip. I've also experimented with wearing a regular lipstick, then topping it off with the clear one (Pineapple). It makes a played out lipstick become alive again and look polished. I will definitely be bringing these glosses on my next beach trip, and next winter on my skiing trips!

Thanks again to Girl Powder for being so awesome! Click here to check out their site: Girl Powder

Makeup Majesty approved. xoxo

Bitchy Barbie - Majesty Edition

Eyes

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash
Lightning Lash in Electric Blue by Femme Couture
Smashbox Eye Beam Double Ended Brightener

Lips

MAC Lip Pencil in Trimmed in Pink
Urban Decay Lip Junkie Gloss in Crush

133 Strong

A big kiss for each one of my one-hundred and thirty three followers!

I love writing for you guys.

With Love,

Makeup Majesty

Young Majesty

Double trouble?

My second favorite obsession (wild guess at the first) is definitely photography. I am a sucker for capturing moments and looking back on them every so often. With all of the social networking websites we have access to, it’s kinda cool (and a bit creepy, at times) to look back on your life and see how you’ve changed – what you wore, how your physical appearance has changed, even if it’s just slightly. A bit of a nostalgic post, I know, but I look at it in a positive way. Remembering life through photos makes me smile – not so much longing for the past, but looking forward to the future and more good times to come.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

30 Things I Want To Do...

I saw this post on Amy's blog ( http://beautyduty26.blogspot.com/) and thought it was adorable! Here are my 30 Things...

1. Travel back to my favorite place in Italy, Positano

2. Start my own cosmetics line

3. Get another pet

4. Cherish the ones that are good to me

5. Change my hair color (it's always blonde!)

6. Learn to cook more things, since I enjoy it when I do!

7. Continue doing ballet & dancing

8. Find that one perfect lipstick (are you out there???)

9. Travel to places I've never been, Ireland being next on my list

10. Read a book that leaves a lasting impression

11. Continue using Latisse, so I can have long, LONG eye lashes =)

12. Not worry so much

13. Have my own vegetable garden one day, like my grandfather did

14. Take more photos. I take a lot now, but there's always room for more.

Photos = Happy Memories in life.

15. Make someone else's day

16. Make good money $$$

17. Blog more for my amazing readers

18. Possibly go back to school for my Master's degree

19. Master another language and actually USE it

20. Watch less reality TV (as much as I hate to admit i'm addicted!)

21. LOVE again

22. Master makeup techniques by watching those who know more than me!

23. Go to all the rock concerts I can

24. Be inspired by all that's around me to create art

25. Think of 5 more things that I want to do...

xoxo

With a Big Heart I Say...

THANK YOU!!!

To each one of my very special One-Hundred and Twenty followers!

I love writing for you, and I hope you love reading me.

With Love,

Makeup Majesty

OMG. Lipstick BOREDOM

The Makeup Majesty is in DIRE NEED of a new lipstick. Don't get me wrong, I have enough lipsticks to fill an entire file cabinet with. But one is too pinky, one is too coral, one is too sparkly (you get the idea). So, I need suggestions on a new lipstick to try!

I've been toying with the idea of trying Chanel's Coco Rouge, but i'm not sure what shade yet. In Allure, it seems like the color of the season is PLUM, which ..uhhh would look miserable on me HA!

For those of you who read my blog regularly, you know what I like =) I love bubblegum pinks, dark pinks, certain nudes, etc. I'm not huge on red lips - I love it on other people, just not so much on myself. If I found a red that I LOVED, of course i'd give it a try.

What do you guys think? Any suggestions on fall shades? xoxo

The Makeup Majesty Sans...Makeup?

How do you feel sans makeup? Did you just SHREAK? Or could you "do without it?"

I always have makeup on when I leave the house, but I wouldn't exactly say that I look horrible without it. I just like wearing it. Certain people seem almost dependent upon it...like they couldn't LIVE without it (well..maybe I feel like that sometimes ha..)

So where is the line? Always makeup, or just sometimes? I'm going to assume there is no "never" makeup people if they are reading makeup blogs =P

Makeup Mayhem, Madness and Menacing Behavoir

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