FACE OF THE DAY "HEROINE SMOKES"

I was fooling around with some makeup and created this look.  I'm not too thrilled about the completed look, but I wanted to show it to you guys, anyways.  I used the Urban Decay Naked (1) palette.  I used the shadows, Creep on my lid, Gunmetal on the upper lid, a transition shadow from the CG quad, and M.A.C.'s Rice Paper on my brow bone.  I used the Maybelline 24hr foundation, M.A.C. Studio Fix powder, M.A.C. blush in Magenta (which I'm not a fan of), Whisper of Guilt as a highlight and M.A.C.'s Heroine lipstick.  I absolutely love this lipstick and I'm happy that I was curious enough to try it because it is something I will be wearing a lot, in the near future.  If there are any looks you would like me to create, please send an email to therealchattypatty@gmail.com.  

*The blush Magenta was a bit too much for this look, instead a soft brown tone blush color would of evened out the look.*

MAKEUP FOOLERY LOOK

I was playing around with some makeup and came up with this look.  This is the first time I really worked with some eye shadows since the Bells Palsy.  Since I'm not comfortable filming these looks for YT, I will instead take pics and post them on Chatty Patty, until my condition improves.  The look is nothing extravagant, and can be worn on a night out.  Here are the products I used...

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Maybelline Super Stay 24hr Foundation

 Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Concealer

M.A.C. Studio Fix Powder

BH Cosmetics 120 palette 3rd Edition

Maybelline Color Tattoo shadow in Pomegranate Punk

Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows

Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer

Sleek Contouring Kit

M.A.C. Mineralize Skin Finish in Whisper of Gilt

Mary Kay Lipstick in Shell

I'LL NEVER TELL!?

It seems as if the days of a faithful relationship died from the moment video vixens invaded our television as Jay-Z sailed the high seas on the beautiful island of Trinidad & Tobago, as he sang "Big Pipping" or maybe that is when I realized that trustworthy and an monogamous relationship was far and few in between.  Maybe I'm being too negative to think that no man can be trusted and that they carry a side chick, the same way they carry a condom in their back pocket.  Coming from a  household where my parents are still happily married for over 30 years, people have to wonder why I would ever believe that men can't be like my own father.  Let's face it, I've been in too many bad relationships and the ones that I had hoped would be promising, have turned out to be even worse than the others.  Well let me get back to the purpose of this post..I came across a scenario where the topic of infidelity came up and if there was ever a time when one should tell their friend, that their man was being unfaithful.  It's difficult to address this question, because you have to analyze the situation first, and the level of friendship that the two of you have.  There is a huge difference in friend, homegirl, and acquaintance.  If we are talking about a homegirl, or acquaintance, then I ain't saying shit, because I've learned long time ago, that those people will know that your man playing the field and even worse, have hooked up with him, themselves and won't say a damn thing.  Now, if it's my friend, it depends on the situation.  First of all, are kids and marriage involved?  How long have they been a couple?  Do I feel confident enough to know that she won't be more angry at me for delivering the message?  I've come to learn that a lot of women believe that what they don't know, won't hurt them, I for one want to know EVERYTHING that is going on, and I make it my duty to dig up any files available if I feel that I'm being lied to.  If kids and marriage are involved, do we want to be part of the reason as to why it has ended?  Men also have a great way of turning things around to make it look as if the "informer" is the one creating these "lies".  At the end of the day, I'm very comfortable telling my true friend, that I know for a fact, your man is cheating and I'm also comfortable with the fact that even after I tell her, she may continue to stay in the relationship.  I'm not one to judge choices that people make in their life.  I do things that I would hope my "friends" will do, for me, in return.

WHAT'S IN MY BAG (TARGET HAUL)

It seems that lately, I'm been hauling a lot of new makeup products.  I guess I'm playing catch up to the ones I didn't buy while I was pregnant.  While my face is going through an awful breakout phase, I am enjoying the fact that I am gathering new products to try out in the upcoming weeks.  I went to Target and picked up some products and it gave me an idea to do a future post on my 10 favorite beauty products for $10 and under.  I guess it will give women a chance to see some inexpensive products that worked for me and possibly do a future giveaway, which will include those items.  Anywho...these are the products I picked up...

I've been wanting to try the Cover Girl Queen Collection bronzer for some time now, but was never able to find them at the drugstores.  I chose the one in Brown Bronze.  I currently use the Milani Baked Bronzer and it will be interesting to find out if the CG one works better on my skin.

I picked up the the CG Eyeshadow quad in Brass N Sass.  I was watching MakeupbyTiffany YT video and she raved about the shadows and how the 2 shades to the right are great transition colors.

I also picked up 2 more Maybelline's Color Tattoo shadows.  I don't have to say much, because the reviews are all over YT on how pigmented and crease resistant, these shadows are.  I chose the colors Pomegranate Punk and Fierce & Tangy.  I have some of the other shades, but I have yet to try any of them, at this moment.  I plan to use these as a base for my eye shadows and also by itself for an on the go, makeup look.  

6 WEEK UPDATE

This Friday will make it 6 weeks since I delivered my princess (via c-section).  I figured that I will update you on my progress, since I've been getting positive and encouraging feedback, from so many of you.  I remember the struggle I had during the first week, when we arrived home from the hospital.  I felt so hopeless and discouraged and with time, I feel like I've gained a lot of knowledge, strength, and patience. I've built somewhat of a routine to make this process much easier to handle; such as changing diapers, feedings, and putting her back to sleep.  There are many nights, when I find it very difficult to put her to bed, but I don't get irritated anymore, I've learned to sleep more during the day, so that at nights, I'm physically and mentally prepared for an all nighter.  Since I'm not breastfeeding, I've learned to prepare her bottles ahead of schedule.  My room has become a bit more organized, so it's easier to find things, when I'm ready to use them.  I do get some help from my family and boyfriend's family, but at the end of the day, I'm her sole caretaker.  Mentally, it can still be a bit much, when the people around you are able to go out and have a social life.  My social life has to be planned in advance and the times that I do go out, are very short, because it's hard for a sitter to handle a newborn, who's constantly fussy.  Blogging is a bit difficult too, when I only find the time to do so, when she is a sleep.  I'm still a work in progress and everything takes time, so I am aware that things can and will get better.  There's never a moment where I regret my choices in having her in my life, and I will do it all over again, if that opportunity arises.

MINI MAC AND SIGMA HAUL

This week, I was able to pick up a few beauty items and wanted to share it with you guys.  I went back to the M.A.C. store to get some blushes from the Tres Cheek collection, but the one that I wanted was sold out.  I chose the blush in Magenta, which can be described as a dark pinkish purple color.  I'm not too thrilled about it, but I don't have any blushes in that color and so I will keep it.  I also picked up the lipstick in Heroine which has been getting a lot of rave.  This lipstick has a matte finish and can be worn in any season.  I also placed an order with Sigma since they were having a 10% off sale on their products.  I wanted to stock up on more brushes since I'm obsessed with the quality and compared to M.A.C. are more affordable too.  I chose 3 brushes, the Sigma F84 (Angled Top Kabuki), Sigma P86 (Tapered), and Sigma F55 (Shading) which I already have, is great for applying eye shadows.  Included in my order was a free mini size eyeliner brush Sigma E05.  If you want to take advantage of this sale, simply type APRIL2012 in the discount box when placing your order.  I'm in the process of recording a makeup collection and storage video that should be up next week.  

MAC HAUL "IN EXTRA DIMENSION"

Glorify

Whisper of Gilt

I took a trip to the MAC store to pick up some items from the new collection "In Extra Dimension".  What I loved about the collection the most, were the Mineralized Skin Finishes so I picked up 2 in Whisper of Gilt and Glorify.  I did notice that Glorify looks a bit similar to Gold Deposit, so I may return it and pick up something else.  I plan to use these MSF's for highlighting.  I also want to pick up some blushes from the Tres Cheek collection too.  It's been so long since I really made up my face, and with the baby, it makes it that much harder to get some time to myself.  Hopefully in the next upcoming weeks, I will create a couple of Spring/Summer looks and post them on the blog.  As for the YT channel, I'm still holding off on doing any tutorial videos since I'm still dealing with the Bells Palsy, although I am happy to say that my face has improved tremendously.

DRUGSTORE HAUL

Took a trip to Walgreens and picked up a few items.  I really like the glitter nail trend that I've been seeing on Instragram so I wanted to try it on my own.  Most of the MUA use Essie glitter nail polish to layer it over a plain color to give it a pop of color.  I picked up the glitter in A Cut Above and Set In Stone, and color in Navigate Her.  Essie nail polishes are a bit pricey, but they are worth the purchase since the staying power is much longer than other brands.  I also picked up the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser for Dark Circles.  I was watching a monthly beauty favorites video by one of my favorite gurus and she mentioned this product as the best under eye concealer she's ever used.  I'm interested in seeing if I will feel the same way.  I picked up the color Honey.  

LETTER TO ONIYAH

I come from a place of hurt and the only thing that matters to me is you.  Knowing you and feeling you inside of me gave my life new meaning.  I tried for so long and what I had wished for became an impossible dream.  God gave a present to me, at a moment when I lost all hope.  From that moment, I knew that I had to sacrifice everything so that you can have that impossible dream.  I want so much for you.  I want more than I ever had.  I want you to be stronger than I ever was, and much wiser than I can ever become.  I want you to travel to more places than I've ever been and while doing this, I want you to stay true to yourself and not allow yourself to be persuaded to think otherwise.  I look into your eyes and my eyes are filled up with tears because I'm still in disbelief that you are finally here.  I went through so much pain while I carried you and every ounce of it, was worth the sacrifice to give you what so many others never had, LIFE.  God is so great!  God is so forgiving.  Lord knows I've done so much not to deserve this amount of happiness in my life and yet I'm still blessed to have you here.  I never knew love, until you came into my life.  I love every sleepless night, every early rise, every cry.  You are worth it and more.  Mommy loves you Oniyah, and no one can ever take that love away.

THROWBACK THURSDAY "27TH BIRTHDAY"

Throwback Thursday is a popular feature on Instagram and I thought it would be cool to feature one vintage photo from my past and briefly speak on it.  This past weekend, I celebrated my 32nd birthday, not the way that I've done it in the past, but I still appreciated the moment, the same way.  This photo was taken 5 years ago on my 27th birthday, when I had more freedom to do what I wanted, without the responsibilities of having a child.  I look at my eyes in this photo and I think to myself, "damn that's a happy girl" and I'm not sure I share that same happiness, at this very moment in my life.  I don't want you all to think that I'm not happy, because I am.  The happiness isn't the same as it was back then.  

FACE OF THE NIGHT (RUBY WOO)

It's been a while since I really played around with my makeup.  During my pregnancy I didn't really go out so there was no use in getting dolled up.  I've since put together my new makeup organizer, which I will do a blog post on that soon.  Anywho, I went out Friday night and this was the look I was going for.  I wanted something very simple, yet with a pop of color.

Foundation: Maybellin Superstay 24 hr foundation

Powder: MAC Studio Fix

Blush: MAC Raizin

Countouring: Sleek

Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo

Eye Shadow: Wet N Wild Vanity Palette

OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT (BRIGHT COLORS AFFAIR)

I went out Saturday night, being that it was my birthday weekend, to a bright colors affair themed party and this is what I wore...

Denim Cropped Vest: Levis (Urban Outfitter)

Floral Romper: Forever 21

Pink Floral Heels: Shoe Boutique South Beach

Floral Clutch: Banana Republic 

OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT (ADIDAS AFFAIR)

I went out this weekend and one of the parties was an Adidas themed and this is what I wore..

Adidas Jacket: Adidas Outlet Store

Red Pants: H&M

Black Heeled Sandals: Shoedazzle