Makeup Monday :: Series 02 :: FOTD it's all in the eyes

So yes another one of these FOTD's.. well I know this look is rather simple and very similar to last weeks make-up monday. but i decided to go ahead and add some darker eyeliner instead of brown (from last week).. so it's still rather simple/neutral with some emphasis on my eyes - which i absolutely love eyeliner! :)


Happy Monday all!

Products Used:

FACE:

Smashbox Photo finish light primer

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in B30 Beige Sable (LOVE this stuff! review to follow!)

Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder in Golden Glow

EYES:

UDPP in Eden

MAC Espresso in crease/outer corner

MAC All that glitters all over lid

MAC Haux in the crease to create some depth

Maybelline Line stiletto in blackest black liquid eyeliner

Anastasia Mascara (review to come)

CHEEKS:

Ruby Kisses All over Glow Bronzing powder in 'ABP03 Bronze Glow'

LIPS:

STILA lip glaze in Mauvelous

I of coursed used my Model in A bottle setting spray which helped make the look last all day long. :) 

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Gym Session :: 07/24/2011

Since yesterday was full of errands (trying on bridesmaids dresses with the soon to be bride aka my soon to be sister in law - she also was trying on her wedding dress).. it took most of the day and she found her perfect dress.


we were not able to work out due to the majority of time spent out all day - plus i was starving and tired from all that jazz lol.. we decided to stay in and relax at home..


Sunday Morning we did decide to check out the new 24hr fitness in Burbank since it had opened up yesterday.. and my goodness - it's a beauty! im definitely getting my money's worth by being able to go to so many different gyms in my area.. I think I really like this one compared to the previous two that i've been at... so anyway.. it was back/shoulders day.. so this is what i did.

Warmup:

- Cardio on bike for 15 minutes just to warm up & get the blood flowing

Back:

- Lat Pull Downs

75lbsx5

60lbsx5

60lbsx5

60lbsx5

60lbsx5

-Hammer High Rows (one side at a time)

30lbsx8

40lbsx8

40lbsx8

Shoulders:

- Bent over DB Row

15lbsx10

15lbsx10

15lbsx10

- BB overhead press

30lbsx8

30lbsx8

30lbsx8

-DB Side raises

10lbsx8

10lbsx8

10lbsx8

- finished off with the free motion machine doing various shoulder exercises/movements.. 

After the gym, Hubby & I decided to take the girls and head on over to the beach to go bike riding. It was an awesome experience. we got to bike on the redondo beach bike trail for about a little over 6 miles - i was pooped! but it was so much fun. we are going to go again this weekend.. but start from a different beach and just go! :) hope you all had a great weekend!

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Gym Session :: 07/22/2011

Hey Everyone! there was a slight change of plans - ended up going to the gym with Karen and we did legs.


I went to the yucky gym lol.. and omg i remember now why i don't go there anymore lol - it's just SOO different.. heard they were going to close it down to remodel it (FINALLY!)


but anywho... I wasn't expecting it to be packed as it was.. but anywho we were still able to workout despite the lack of equipment (everything is either missing or broken)..

Legs:

-  Leg Press

180lbx5

180lbx5

180lbx5

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180lbx5

- BB Squats

105lbx5

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105lbx5

- Sumo (Wide-leg) Deadlift

135lbsx5

135lbsx5

135lbsx5 

(this was my first time doing these - so i kinda just wanted to test it out lol)

- Bulgarian Lunges

BW = Body Weight

BWx8

BWx8

BWx8

- Lying Leg Curls

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25lbx12

25lbx12

Biceps:

- Alternating DB bicep curls

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15lbx5

- Standing Hammer Curls

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We were supposed to add in Abs & Calves- but due to it being so jam packed - we had to just substitute it with what was available so we added in the other leg work lol

i wasn't feeling the greatest after the workout.. don't know if it was because of the pre work-out supplement i took.. but yea was not feeling good at all.. anywho what did you do for #FitFriday?

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Throwback Thursdays :: Beauty Icon :: Audrey Hepburn

For this week's Throwback Thursday - it's the Beautiful Aubrey Hepburn (Her Birth name Audrey Kathleen Ruston)

Who is your Beauty Icon for this week or All time?

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Tip Tuesday :: Hair Care Tip

So every Tuesday will be a quick tip - ranging from hair, fashion, beauty, fitness... from my twitter! :) 


 Zinc can help prevent hair loss by building hair protein. Good sources of zinc include meat and seafood.


What are some of your tips you'd like to share? (can be hair, fitness, beauty or fashion!) 

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Makeup Monday :: Series 01 :: FOTD something simple

So if you don't know me by now.. I'm ALWAYS in a hurry when i'm getting ready for work. because i've slept way too late and woke up way too late lol. so i'm always in a rush when it comes to doing my make-up. I usually like my makeup to be very neutral/natural while I'm at work. 

So Today for Monday this is my FOTD :) 

Products Used:

FACE:

Smashbox Photo finish light primer

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in B30 Beige Sable (LOVE this stuff! review to follow!)

Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder in Golden Glow

EYES:

UDPP in Eden

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P. all over lid

MAC Blonde's Gold Pigment all over lid

MAC Haux in the crease to create some depth

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Whiskey applies to top and bottom lashlines

Anastasia Mascara 

CHEEKS:

Ruby Kisses All over Glow Bronzing powder in 'ABP03 Bronze Glow'

LIPS:

STILA lip glaze in Mauvelous

I of coursed used my Model in A bottle setting spray which helped make the look last all day long. :) 

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Gym Session :: 07/17/2011

Hey Everyone! This past week has been super crazy! I actually was really sick - had to go to the Doctor's twice.. and I was just a mess..


Also - My Husband's cousin's wedding was yesterday and although I have only been to like 3 weddings my whole life lol.. this one hands down was the most beautiful wedding i've attended. My Oldest daughter Tianna was one of the flower girls and it was such an amazing wedding. The venue was perfect and the setting was just so fitting. Had a lot of fun. so was not able to go to the gym as planned as of course Hubby & I are last minute shoppers and were trying to get an outfit the day of the event LOL.


Mind you i'm terrible at these kind of events on what to wear - the lady at Express had suggested a Red dress - was not sure if it was appropriate - so I asked my twitter friends and got sooo many mixed answers of yes, Go for it, to no way! lol..


luckily the dress looked horrid on me and I decided to go with a black dress, simple eyes and red lips. very elegant as I recall my hubby said :P (mind you I rarely ever wear Red lipstick!)


so we went to the Gym this evening (His other cousins and family members were still here from out of town to attend the wedding so we had lunch with them at a Seafood Buffet called Hokkaido - SUPER delicious.


was glad to be in the gym again - but of course it's a set back because of me being sick.. but that's all part of this journey! :) so this was my workout for the day.

Back:

- Cable Rows

60lbsx5

75lbsx5

75lbsx5

75lbsx5

75lbsx5

- Lat Pull Downs

60lbsx8 (warm-up)

60lbsx8

60lbsx8

(I varied the grip and width on each set)

Chest:

- Bench Press

65lbsx5

65lbsx5

65lbsx5

65lbsx5

65lbsx5

- Incline Dumbbell Press

17.5lbsx8

17.5lbsx8

17.5lbsx8

- Pec Flys

10lbsx10

10lbsx10

10lbsx10

Going to have to makeup for Friday & Saturday's missed session this week! wish me luck!

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