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Nov 28, 2011

My First Semester of My College Experience is OVER (Almost)

Hey everyone!! So I know that I've been super M.I.A. and I know I have no excuse, but I've been extremely busy with school! Time goes by so fast, so when we just finished the first month exams midterms were about to begin!
Now I'm in finals, and I've been really busy going every day since very early in the morning until very late in the night just to study for the exam that is approaching.
Thank you for understanding...

But what I've been more excited of this semester is that I've met a lot of wonderful people, and even though  we are not doing the same, we still are great and close friends. Many of my friends are studying completely different things and we still get along really well. My bff is studying to be an architect, a close friend of mine is studying communication and digital media, a couple of my friends are studying International Businesses, and my male bff (who lives far away right now) studies Mechanical Engineering and Electricity.

If you didn't know, in Mexico there are programs already made and you chose the one that goes better with your plans, for example I love makeup and I've always wanted to have my own makeup business, that's why I decided to study a career called "Chemical Engineering and Business Administration"; and what I love the most is that I have a class called "Introduction to Chemical Engineering and Business Administration" and I've found girls that also want to have their own makeup lines and we've been sharing ideas and plans.

What I'm trying to show you in this quick blog post is that I was afraid because I didn't feel ready to start this new journey that life has for me, but I took the risk and now I know i was ready and that I'm having the time of my life, even though I do feel really tired and stressed out, I know everything is totally worth it.

So, if you are feeling the same way as I do, please share your tips and tricks down in the comment section!!

xoxo, CML.

Jul 20, 2011

Let's Get Married!!


Hey guys!!
So, today I was bored at my house and I decided to start a new series called "Let's Get Married!!"
The first thing that comes to my mind is THE dress.. I've always had an idea of what my dreamed dress would look like and I finally found it! (I'm NOT getting married, but as almost every girl I dream about that day)

When I read that Alfred Angelo created a collection inspired on Disney Princesses the first thing that came to my mind was "What?!? Disney Princesses? Ohh No! They are going to be all pooffy and cheesy!"
But when I saw them I was like "OH MY GOD! They are AMAZING!!"
My favorites of all are Tiana's and Belle's:

Photo Credits

Photo Credits

Anyways... What I've found of tips and tricks for your wedding day (I've never been married, but I had a big quinceañera and so did my sister, so when having professionals doing your hair and makeup you learn things)

  1. Never EVER use makeup with glitter on it!! They might look nice in person, but pictures change everything!!
  2. Try natural looks!! Even if you looove a makeup trend (orange lips, for example) try to go for a more natural look, right now you might think it looks amazin, but in 10 or 20 years when you go through your photos you'll be like "What the H was I thinking?!?" (The same goes for nails)
  3. Use comfortable shoes! I know we all love high heels on the special day! BUT you can do 2 things, take a pair of white sneakers of sandals and put them on when you feel tired OR wear high heeled sneakers!! I know they are not the prettiest shoes ever BUT they are extremely comfortable... I wore them on my quinceañera (which was a month after I broke my foot) and I used them ALL NIGHT LONG! I was dancing all night and having a blast but I still had those 4 extra inches ;)
  4. Drink plenty of water! Your skin will be fresh and glowy and pretty!
  5. Eat breakfast and lunch! You might not have time to eat dinner during your party, so eat healthy to prevent anything for happening.
  6. Check every appointment before the day! You don't want to feel all stressed out that day! So, just check before.
  7. Make sure nothing's missing! The day of my sister's quinceañera I couldn't find my strapless bra! So I had to use another... So, to prevent anything bad just check before you go to sleep!
  8. Sleep well! I know, I know.... You are really excited about this day and everything, but if you don't sleep well one night before you'll feel tired and maybe you could be on a bad mood... 
  9. DON'T GET DRUNK! Please! Just! Drink a little, just because it's an open-bar it doesn't mean that you have to drink all of it! Besides, people is drunk they just don't remember what happened, and I don't think you want to forget what happened on your precious night... 
Okay, so I'm out of ideas... If YOU have more, leave them down in the comment section... 

Here are my first tutorials:

Makeup:




Hair:


So, this is it for today... I love you!
XOXO

Jun 29, 2011

Freshman Year, Here I Come!!

*WARNING*
GET READY TO READ THE MOST RANDOM THINGS, I'M TYPING WHAT COMES TO MY MIND WITHOUT AN SPECIFIC ORDER

Hey everyone!!
So I know this is off-topic, but I felt I needed to share this with you!

First of all, I'd like to explain how the school works here...

We normally do 3 years of kindergarten, 6 of elementary, 3 of junior high, and 3 of high school... So even though we do less years of high school, we still go from the 1st to the 12th grade)... Then you go to university, but you go directly to where you want to (law, medical, engineering, etc) and most of the colleges offer 9 semester programs, but some programs are 10 semesters (for example, in my school the Architecture program is 10 semesters long)...

With that being said.....


So, this year I'll be a freshman in college... I'll be studying Chemical Engineering and Business Administration, so I know the next 9 semesters everything will be hard...

Why I chose this?
I don't really know, I guess it was because I tried to do the opposite of what my parents told me I could do; please don't get me wrong, I don't always do the opposite, but I felt that what my parents wanted me to be wasn't what I felt like doing (they wanted me to do things that I could do in my house, like an accountant or something like that), bur I've always loved 3 things: beauty (duhh!), helping others, and science... I really enjoyed my physics, chemistry and calculus classes and I felt like those were the things that I wanted to do for living (now I have 2 dreamed jobs: working in a cosmetic company creating different products, and the other is working in a pharmaceutic company creating the best medicines)...

Why I'm nervous?
I'm going to a big school... I used to live in a small town and my school always had a small population, then when I got into high school I went to a "big" campus (that's what I thought), and the entire school population was of 400 people, then on my Senior year I was transfered to a new school where the population was bigger (about 1,000 people), but now I'm going to a school where students from all around the world come and the approximate population is of 16,000 people!! I feel like I'll get lost in such a big campus!
I'm also nervous because I know nothing will be similar to high school... People always told me that the best stage of their lives has been high school and until now this has been completely true! (So, if you are still in high school ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!), I know many of my friends will still be around, but there are many others that are going to different schools or even in the same school but to a different section (like literature, or law school, medical school, etc)

I'm afraid that I won't be good enough for this, but I know that I have to give 300% of me to achieve my goals!

So, if you have tips for the freshman year, please share them here!!


xoxo

Jun 24, 2011

Feeling Like Katy Perry?

Because today is FRIDAY! and T.G.I.F. I want to share this look with you!!

It is inspired by this makeup she was wearing in her Last Friday Night Video:



So, here is the video :D


Jun 23, 2011

☼ How To: Frozen Yogurt Pops!! ☼

Hey Guys!! So I'll show you a really quick post of how I do frogurt pops :D

What you need:

  • 2 yogurts: I like Activia in strawberry and natural. I like to use these 2 flavors because I feel like if I use 2 strawberry yogurts the banana flavor won't "pop". You can use any yogurt you want (lactose free, light, regular, etc)
  • 1 banana (you can use peaches, mangoes, etc)
  • 2 cups and 2 wooden sticks or popsicle molds
  • Vanilla extract
  • Blender

Process:
  • Put the yogurt in the blender
  • Chop the fruit in small/medium sized pieces.
  • Add the fruit and the vanilla extract to the yogurt
  • Blend until everything becomes and homogeneous mixture
  • Pour the mixture into the cups/popsicle molds
  • Put them in the freezer (I like to let them overnight to make sure it is entirely frozen)

(Posssible) Giveaway!

Hey guys!! so as you can read in the video if and only if I get 200 subscribers by my birthday I'll do a giveaway!! So please help me!!


Jun 11, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Hey everyone!! This is a super quick post to let you know of a Giveaway that Suicide_x is having: a 88 warm shadows palette!!
the link is going to be in the sidebar! don't forget to enter!!

Jun 10, 2011

May Favorites!!

Hey guys!!
So today I'll be doing this post because I'm just not in the mood to speak to a camera, hehehe...

So, this is my May Favorites!!

Hair:

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Care Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner (Long name, huh... hahaha)
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I loooove it because it makes my hair feel alive again!! I bought it to help with my hair extensions, but I began to use it in my hair in an everyday basis. It helps with the detangling process and the hair feels so clean and lightweight!! Gotta love it!!


Braided hair:

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I love to braid my hair to keep my bangs out of the way and then take all of the hair into a bun. The weather here is sooo hot that I can't even stand it!! And what is great about this hairstyle is that it is super versatile! 

Makeup:

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup:

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It is an amazing foundation!! Great coverage, dewy finish, inexpensive, there's nothing else I can say!
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Great duo for everyday! These 2 colors are the perfect balance between sweet and wild. 




Miscellaneous:

90210 
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I'm OBSESSED!! I just can't believe that I didn't start watching this before!! I just begun season 3 and I'm hooked!


EpicFail.com

Best site ever!! I just can't stop laughing about everything that occurs there!!





I guess this is it!
Feel free to watch any of my videos or to follow me on Twitter

Thanks so much for reading this!!

Jun 5, 2011

Sedona Lace Contest Entry (:

Hey everyone!!

So I'm doing this post because I want to win a black set of the Sedona Lace 12 makeup brushes set.

These are the reasons of why I want to try these:
1) They look so elegant!! I prefer them black (I'm not a big fan of baby pink),  and I think these will be amazing when doing other people's makeup and having a professional look.

2) They are great quality. I've never used these cosmetic brushes BUT according to the many reviews I've watched and read these brushes are really comparable to really expensive brushes, and if they do the same job I think there is no acceptable reason for buying the expensive ones ;)

3) A good quality makeup brush is really important for getting a good quality makeup look, you could be using really expensive makeup, but if you are using the wrong tools the final look won't be nice.

I think these are three of the main reasons I have, but of course there are so many others!!

Thanks for reading, I really appreciate you took the time to do it!!

(:

May 20, 2011

First Impressions: COSTCO Brush Set

Hey everyone!! This are my first impressions of the new set of brushes from Costco. I think they feel amazingly soft and really good quality.

To start, this is how the packaging looks like:
Front

Back
The packaging feels of great quality and has the perfect size for a kick-ass gift!

Now, onto the brushes...


FACE BRUSHES:

No. 100 Kabuki Brush. Natural hair, really dense and soft. Great for all-over powder or a slight touch of bronzer to warm up your body.

No. 101 Angled Contour Brush. Natural Hair, soft and dense. Great for blush and contouring the face with the E3 method.
No. 102, Duo Fiber Brush. Not too dense, so I don't think this might be good for applying foundation, but it is great to give a hint of color to the face.
No. 104. Rounded Foundation Brush. Because of it's shape it is great to reach those little spots that aren't so easy to reach.
Another view from the foundation Brush
No. 105 Concealer Brush, perfect size to apply concealer in the under eye area, but also to apply on the blemishes. Another great use for this brush is to apply cream shadows and bases. 


EYE BRUSHES:

No. 200 Fluffy Eye Brush. Natural hair, great for blending the eye color in the crease. Also for contouring and highlighting the nose.

No. 201 Eye Shader Brush. Natural hair, great for packing the eyeshadow on the lid, but also to highlight the eye.
No. 202. Angled Brush to contour the eye. Natural hair. Great for the crease and the outer "V".
No. 203 Rounded eye brush. Natural Hair. Great for smudging the liner to create an amazing Smokey Eye.
No. 204 Angled Brush. Natural Hair. Great for lining the upper and lower lash line, and also to fill the brows. 


BRUSH ROLL:



A little smelly, it only has space for 9 brushes, not for the Kabuki Brush.


OVERALL GRADE:  9/10. When I washed the kabuki brush some of the color of the hairs came off, also when you first open the box it has a weird scent.

I might purchase this again, not right away, but maybe in a few years.

May 6, 2011

Clip In, Clip Out

Hey everyone!! So yesterday I recorded a video on how I clip in my hair extensions...

I think there are many other videos but this is my way to do it..
PS: Stay tuned for a Kim Kardashian inspired hair tutorial!!


Apr 19, 2011

PROM ♥ Makeup Tutorial

Hey everyone!! I just filmed a makeup tutorial and wanted to share this with you (:

Products Used:


  • Face
    • Mary Kay Foundation
    • ELF Studio Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter
    • Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
    • ELF Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder 
  • Eyes
    • UDPP
    • Urban Decay Vol III Shadowbook (UD♥NYC)
      • Smog
      • Suspect
      • Midnight Cowbow Rides Again
      • Perversion
    • Kat Von D Liquid Liner
    • Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
    • Wet n Wild Eyeshadow in Brulee
  • Lips
    • Sally Hansen Smile Brightening Lip Treatment in Luminous
Video:

Apr 10, 2011

Mar 16, 2011

Vivid Brights!

Not only as eyeshadows, but you can use nail polishes, eyeliners and if you dare, even a bright neon lipstick!
Essie Beach Bum Blu ($7.75 Walmart.com)

Milani Baked Eyeshadows- Metallics ($7.49 milani.com)

Elegant Pastels

Elegant Pastels aren't the typical Easter Egg colors, they are more of a shimmery (NOT GLITTERY!) lilac and pink shades... 


Romantic Neutrals

So, here I'll post some examples of this trend..
This trend is supposed to be all nude! The less makeup you appear to be wearing, the better! 





Spring-Summer 2011 Makeup Trends

Hey everyone!! Because Spring is practically around the corner (YAAAAYY!!) I decided to do this super quick post about this Spring and Summer Makeup Trends!!

According to Sephora's Trend Report, there are different trends this season:

THESE ARE LINKS TO THE ACTUAL POSTS (:

Mar 11, 2011

Nude Safari

Karen Zambos jumper dress
$345 - 25park.com

Safari top
acherryontop.com

Dorothy Perkins leather handbag
69 GBP - dorothyperkins.com

Antique gold necklace
$29 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Forever21 metal sunglass
$5.80 - forever21.com

Mar 9, 2011

School Can't Handle Me!

Hey everyone!! This is a super quick post of an outfit I created yesterday....
This is something that I think is cute, comfortable and nice to wear to school...

Hope you guys like it!!


School Can't Handle Me!
School Can't Handle Me! by cutemakeuplover featuring oversized watches

Mar 7, 2011

Boho Chic

I am officially addicted to Polyvore!! OMG!! This is so much fun!!!

Please, rate this outfit (:


Boho Chic
Boho Chic by cutemakeuplover featuring brown leather bracelets

Summer Is Almost Here!!

Hey everyone!! I just returned to my Polyvore Addiction!! (You should join!!)
This is my first creation in the CMLs account (:
Hope you enjoy this!!

Summer Is Almost Here!!
Summer Is Almost Here!! by cutemakeuplover featuring wooden platform shoes

I love you all!!
XOXO CML

My Apologies...

Hey everyone!!! So, this post still has no title, so I'll type what I feel like telling and then I'll name it! hahaha
First of all: I MISS YOU SO MUCH!! Sorry I've been so gone, but with my classes and exams and class pictures I literally have no time!! (My sleeping time went from 7 hours to 4-5) That's how bad this is.
Some people might think that this is my fault because I chose to get into this school, knowing that this was going to be hard and tough, that this was going to bring a lot of stress and non-sleeping hours; but I'm really happy with my choices. I know that all these sacrifices (I've missed great parties, some time with my family) are going to be worth it.

Second of all: My brain is drying of ideas! That's why I need you to give me suggestions and ideas of what you want to see next! (ANSWER THIS SHORT SURVEY, PLEASE)

Hmm.. Now I don't know what to say!!
So if you want to be in touch, please follow me on Twitter (I can tweet from my phone, so I tweet sort of often!)

So, I think this is all.. at least for now!
I love you!!
XOXO CML

Mar 1, 2011

My Nighttime Face Routine!

Hey everyone! Just doing this super quick post because I wanted to show you what I do twice a week on my skin!
Hope you enjoy this!


Feb 9, 2011

Quick Update!

Hey everyone!!
So this is a really quick post to tell you what is going on!

First of all: PARTIALS!
I hate them so much! They are sooo hard! like, I need to study waaay before the exam, and it is a 40 min long exam! wth?!?
I've been studying so much because this is my last high school semester and I don't want to fail any subject (:

The Weather!
I know this isn't and excuse but the weather has been sooo bad that I hate the lighting and I can't do any video ):, so now that the weather is better and because tomorrow I have no exams, I might do a quick valentines tutorial for you (yaaaay!)

This weekend I was on vacations....
Well it wasn't like VACATIONS, we just went to Mexico City for a weekend, so basically I did NOTHING! (Fail!)

So I think this is everything that has happened this days and I felt that I had to tell you what's going on!

I love you!!

XOXO, CML

Jan 30, 2011

Jan 28th, 2011 OOTN

Hey everyone!!
This is a super quick post because I wanted to show you this:

This is what I wore for my sister's birthday party last friday
It is a dark blue dress that I got at Macys, the shoes are by Guess, some random dark blue chandelier-type of earrings that I found at a local jewelry store and a silver ring from Charlotte Russe (I'll link a picture later)

My hair was a super messy/voluminous updo and my makeup was a dark and dramatic blue and black eye with some neutral cheeks and lips 

TTYL!

Jan 24, 2011

Plus Size Outfit Ideas!!

Hey everyone! So, I really love watching OOTD videos and getting new ideas to dress cute every day. That's why I've decided to start this videos.
I've planned to do this videos every Thursday, so I'll be updating this post every week so that you can have this videos together. Another idea I have is that I'll post a picture and when you click the picture it'll take you to the video (:

Please let me know what you think about this! (:

Thanks!





FREEZING COLD DAY OOTD!

Jan 13, 2011

Rachel McAdams Look!

Hey everyone!!
So I'm planning to do some sort of Valentines series (like not painting hearts all over my face), so I'll be doing some looks that are perfect for a date or just a Valentines day with your friends...

The first look is inspired by Rachel McAdams...



As you can see, she has a very simple eye makeup, rosie cheeks and pinkish-winey type of lip color; and for her hair she has 2 reversed french braids in the frond and a side bun....

The nice thing about this look is that you can accessorize it with any flower color you want... In the photo she is wearing a white dress and I think that that pink flower gives her a feminine cute touch.

The steps are really simple to follow and the final result will be incredible!



Jan 7, 2011

Celebrity Inspired Looks!

Hey everyone, so I did a short SURVEY because I need your help to find the perfect looks that Should do.
Here are the links of the images: