TJ MAX FINDS

                                                                             Tj Max Finds
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I decided to venture on over to Tj Max to see if they had my all time favorite "Rick's Picks" Sour Pickles & of course I wound up walking out a few bags of stuff. I swear going into Tj Max is like walking into Wally World, you go in for one thing and come out with half of the stores contents. Anyhow, as I am walking to the back of the store I have to pass cosmetics. It's no surprise that I could not resist. As I look through all of the goodies I walk over to the "Clearance" shelf. There, I find, Model Co. I have always been a big fan of there products. Now in the pic you will see 2 items. That's because they came in the package together. I have already used the foundation before & like it. The foundation has a really good concealer in the top of the bottles cap. It is a medium to full coverage. Completely buildable. I have never tried the Luminosity though & look forward to giving it a whirl this evening. I swatched some on the back of my hand and believe me a little goes a long way. It is a golden shimmery color. When blended , it is not the same powerful gold color, it becomes a sheer wash of it, so, do not be frightened by the color when it first comes out. The packaging is convenient & it has a pump, which is great for dispensing small amounts. I think the color would look AMAZING on a darker skin tone. Here's the great news....IT WAS ONLY $7! For that price why not try it out. Love being able to try a higher end product for cheap then that way if it sucks you're not terribly disappointed. I will post pics of it on my face on my Fan page after I'm all done getting dolled up for a night out. So be sure to click my Fan Page link above later to see the results. Here's the swatch & pick of the price....

Now my other finds......
They are not makeup. I also love Tj Max for their gourmet foods section. They have a lot of yummy stuff. I love the fact that they have a lot of natural foods. Besides that, they are the only place I can find my favorite pickles. "Rick's Picks" are scrumptious! They, are a perfect balance of sour & salty. It's not your traditional garden variety grocery store pickle. They are a bit pricey, but worth every penny:-P They are $6.99 a jar. I also picked up some yummy olives called "La Masrojana" They are a spicy gordal olive. I don't find them spicy at all though. They are just plain yummy!! They are huge too. Be careful though, there is a large pit in the middle. I think they would be lovely in a martini. For now they will be lovely in my tumbly. (tummy) I also purchased a darling button down shirt & blazer to match it. I will post a pick  of that tonight as well on my Fan Page as well. Shirt is by "Fun & Flirt" it was $14.99 & jacket is by "Express" for $16.99. I am really looking forward to sporting them tonight they are so darling. Hope this is another helpful blog...Off I go! Sending, Yummy sour pickle treat, cocktails, friends, great makeup & super cute outfits from my world to yours....Much Love, Dani

Happy Birthday To My Sweet AngelBoy!!

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                                  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET ANGELBOY 
                                                BORN MARCH 28, 1995
                                                             6Lbs 4oz

The little guy in this photo turned 17yrs old today! I am dedicating this blog tonight to him..I hope you all will appreciate my need to make tonight about him. Where to begin? I could write for days about my Children because they are my everything. My entire world has & will always revolve around them. When I first found out I was pregnant with this sweet guy, I must say it came as a surprise. It was at a very crazy time in my life & I was affraid of how I was going to do this all on my own. My Daughter was in her terribble 2's, I had no family around, no real friends & I was still trying to figure out this mom thing with my Daughter. You could only imagine the 50,000 fears that ran through my head daily. I wanted so badly to overcome these fears & just enjoy the fact that I had this tiny little Angel growing inside me. It wasn't until about my 4th month of being preggers that some of of that fear started to go away a little. I was bending over to turn the music up so that my Daughter & I could have our little nightly dance party when I felt this poke on the side of my growing belly. It startled me so much so, I screamed..LOL. I literally thought a ghost had poked my belly! I sat down on the couch for a moment to calm down and collect myself when, BAM!!! It happens again! At this point I realize it's the baby!!! I got so excited that I scared my Daughter. So I ran over to her & scooped her up to comfort her. At this point the Baby is doing all sorts of things in my belly. I sit down on the couch and explain to my Daughter why mommy was acting crazy. I leaned back and put her tiny little hand on my belly & the Baby kicked & kicked. She suddenly had this huge smile on her face  I knew at that moment that everything was going to be ok.

THE BIG DAY

At this point all I want is the baby out! Not to meet him, but to get rid of the pain! It was so much longer & hurt so much more than my Daughters birth. Because my Daughters labor & delivery was a whole whopping 2hrs & 55mins they would only give me Demerol which does JACK! But, I kept on huffing and puffing and I got through it. The moment they put that precious little tiny guy under me ( I had to deliver on my hands & knees) and my eyes met his..tears of JOY flooded my face. I could not believe I thought that I was not gonna be able to do this on my own. I mean there is this perfect little life, God chose me to take care of..He chose me! I rolled over on my back holding him in my arms and started saying over and over again..I LOVE YOU. Everything made perfect sense. I was meant to go throughout that pregnancy alone. Everything during that time lead up to this, to him, my Son. This, was my reward for the tough times. I would go back and do it all over again if it meant that I would have him. I would change nothing about it.

GROWING UP

I remember his first day of school like it was yesterday. He was such a big boy. He was so excited and I was so nervous. It was so hard leaving him there. I tried so hard not to cry but a few tears snuck out while I was hugging him. He saw them. He put his little hands on my face gave me a kiss and said " Mommy, I'm a big boy! It's ok!" Here's this little man consoling me when it should be the other way around. Then came intermediate school. They were not the best years of his life. He was bullied badly. It broke my heart. It never broke his ability to love, accept and respect others. Even after all the broken glasses and bruises. He amazed me how he kept facing each day. I learned so much from him during that period. Then came Jr. High. He finally started making friends and found what he loved, SKATEBOARDING! He really started to come out of his shell. Now there is High School. This time period, my little man has started to  become a young man. Oh, how time has gone by so quickly.The days of Err Err trucks, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are no longer. Now it's girls, car keys, producing music and getting ready for college. Don't get me wrong I love watching him grow as a young man but I miss the little guy that used to sing "Jingle Bells" all wrong. Instead of "Oh what fun it is to ride" It was " Oh what fun and a wisty ride" or when he used to run into the kitchen reciting "Little Rascals". I miss walking into the living room and him sitting on the couch spread eagle with nothing on but his sisters dress up skirt and old farmer rubber boots eating a bananna watching cartoons. I miss, reading bedtime stories and holding him while he sleeps peacefully. Most of all I miss hearing not " I LOVE YOU MOMMY" but " I LOVE JOO MOMMY"! I hold every sweet precious memory in a safe place, my heart...Even the time I came home from work to find him and his sister playing in a mud puddle covered in it, from head to toe! (See next picture)

I wouldn't trade those moments for anyone or anything.

YOU TODAY

To My AngelBoy,

YOU CHANGED MY LIFE! I am so glad I was given the privilage to hold your heart in mine and guide you through each milestone. You have become so much more than I imagined at this point in your life. I am so incredibly proud of you and how gracefully you have taken flight. As I watch you spread your wings and fly I am speechless. You amaze me everyday with your incredible talents, your ability to love unconditionally. Your undying loyalty to those you love, is that of which, others should learn from. I would like to press stop for the next year and keep you close, but I know, I can't. I know that I have to let you fly and find your way and open doors to your future. Wherever each door takes you, know that I will always be waiting on the otherside to cheer you on. Keep being you, never alter yourself  if you believe it will not be for the greater good. Continue to be honest with yourself and others. Hold on to one of your finest quality....Your ability to NEVER GIVE UP HOPE! It is an inspiration to me. I watch you always finding the good in people even when they may not deserve it. It reminds me everyday that there are angels that walk among us and I believe you are one of them. I love you Phillip Alexander with all my heart and couldn't be more proud to call you my Son!

Love Little Mom

To my Moms & future Moms reading this..

Remember our Child's/Children's Birthday is our reminder of the gift God sent to us. We give our Children gifts because they are the gift that keeps on giving.

Thanks for taking time time to read this.....Sending Birthday Wishes, candles, cake & ice cream from our home to yours...Much Love, Dani

War of the FOUNDATIONS!

               Chanel ProLumier vs Avon Healthy Makeup
                  
                                
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Todays blog will be the age old battle....Expensive vs Inexpensive.


I personally love a great bargain and am certainly not a LABLE WHORE.(.smiles) Yes from time to time there are some things that are worth paying the extra $ for. Today, however I am challenging that. We all know that CHANEL is one of the worlds most coveted lables whether it be their clothing, handbags, shoes, etc. I own a few things from the house of CHANEL & this foundation being one of them. I have the CHANEL PRO Lumiere in No. 30 and it cost me $65 for 1Fl oz. Now, to some, $65 for a bottle of foundation may not seem unreasonable. For me, from time to time being a makeup artist I have to purchase some "high end" products. How do I feel about CHANEL ProLumiere? I am not sorry I purchased it at all. I love the texture, which is very silky & the finish is dewy. It has excellent coverage & love the spf of 15. The packaging is very lovely & sturdy as well. Bonus: it has a pump so you never waste product. I found this foundation to have a very good lasting capability & photographs very well. The only cons I have for this product is, I wish it looked just a tad bit more natural & of course the pricing. The pricing does not at all make this obtainable for every gal out there. Which Brings me to AVONS HEALTHY MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS!


AVON HEALTHY MAKEUP FOUNDATION in my opinion is very comparable to CHANEL ProLumiere!! I am & always have been a very big fan of Avons products. I am especially in love with their Healthy Makeup line! I find it to be very similar to CHANEL in many ways...It has the same dewy glowing finish, glides on just as smoothly, long lasting & photographs like it's your skin. There are more pro's to Avons though! 1. The price is a lot cheaper...If you go to Avons outlet right now you can obtain a bottle for $3.99 YES!! That is not a typo! At that price you can can afford to use it everyday! 2. There is a larger variety of shades to choose from. 3. You can obtain several samples so that you can choose your own shade. Just get in touch with your local Avon Rep. without feeling the pressure of a makeup counter girl. I know some can make you feel a bit uncomfortable with their glare if you are not looking like a million bucks that day. This way, you can match it in the privacy of your own home without a glaring eye & passerby shoppers. 4. It looks NATURAL from the from the GITTY UP! It is effortless blending! The smell is amazing too! I honestly get more compliments using this foundation than I do CHANEL. The only cons is that it's spf is 10 not 15 , but that's ok as long is there is one. The big BOOOOO.....I believe it is being discontinued! However, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE! I noticed that there are a lot of people on Amazon.com selling the entire line. So it should be readily available even after your Avon Rep no longer sells it. There is no pump. Plus is, the product does not come pouring out. I have to say that this foundation is one of my best picks to try to date. I couldn't be more pleased. So, head out to the internet world and find a AVON Rep in your area so that you can give this gem a whirl... See....if you just look a little you can find that pot of gold at the end of the makeup rainbow..hehe
Much Love, Dani

Sometimes less is more & in this case ...Sorry CHANEL, AVON is the clear WINNER..for cost, skin matching & natural finish...
Overall report card grades:
CHANEL ProLumiere: A-
Avon Healthy Makeup: A+

Healthy Makeup In Natural Beige

Here are the pics of both products &  photo of Muah wearing the Avon Healthy Makeup! Here's to adding a little extra glow to your face & the confidence of knowing you look great<3 ((HUGS))


Giveaway: When I reach 50 followers I will randomly select a winner to recieve a bottle of Healthy Makeup in PURE BEIGE. Brand new in box. This color is great for light to medium skin tones. It also mixes well with other foundations if you would rather use it as an adjuster. I must reach 50 followers by April 30, 2012 midnight eastern standard time. You must click the follow button & leave a quick comment..anything is fine as long as your nice hehe...Winner will be announced May 1, 2012 on that evenings blog. The winning FOLLOWER must contact me within 24hrs with information, ie,, email & address where the item needs to be sent or another person will be selected:/ Thanks for stopping by & Goodluck:)

MAKE UP IT MATTERS!

HELLO EVERYONE & WELCOME!

This blog will be a " everything but the kitchen sink" kind of blog. I want this to be a place where everyone can find something useful or inspiring.

Firstly, let me start by telling you a little about myself. I am a happily married woman of 14yrs. I have 2 amazing children, A Daughter who is 19yrs old and she is currently a struggling college student studying criminal justice. A Son 17yrs old currently a junior in high school who aspires to become a Music Producer. My "CANDY" if you will is all things fashion! I love hair, makeup, shoes, clothing etc...My profession is Makeup. I am a Freelance Makeup Artist & love everything about my job. I was born to do this. How many people can actually say they are going to their job day in and day out and having a blast doing it? I used to be one of those people who worked a job and dreaded going. Working it just because it "paid the bills". I am lucky enough to have an amazing wife {I am gay} that loves & supports my dreams so much in fact it allowed me to go for them! So, here I am blogging away on my first blog, I have a Youtube Channel with a Partnership that caters to wigs. Yes! I wear wigs! What can I say,,,,They are A FUN FABULOUS WAY to change your look completely! I also love giving advice. I take great comfort in knowing I helped someone out by saying a few words. I love to dance. I love Scotch & Tonic on the weekends with a twist of lime. Mostly I love being allowed to be me :-P

I named this blog " Make Up It Matters" because it does matter in every single way, Whether you are talking about physical makeup or making up with someone or for something. I believe everything and everyone is linked in some way, shape or form. I want this to be a place where we all can find the fun in our connections. I love meeting new people & giving pointers on everything from A to Z.  I am very open minded so no question is silly. {as long as it's not perverse} We all know if you do not "specify" you open a door that you by no means meant to lol :-P I am super friendly and layed back, Sometimes you may get a serious blog & others you may get a goofy blog. What matters most to me is that you all keep coming back for more. I'm hoping I can spread a little fairy dust in the blog world & make a difference for a few people...A million would be excellent but I'm ok with starting with a few. So heres to making new friends & Make Up It Matters<3 Pssst.....Check out the pics below to show you how a wig really does allow a girl to show her many playful sides....Much Love, Dani

Natural hair

Bam! WIGGALICIOUS!!