ELF Shadows!

...lets ignore the crotch shot in the mirror of the compact, shall we?



Anyhoozles...I recently bought the ELF compact and 4 shadows at my local Target for $1.00 a piece. I didn't have high hopes for it, really, but always wanted to try them. Plus, I really wanted a neutral quad to throw in my bag on those kind of "days".

I got "Ivory", "Mocha", "Moondust" & "Dusk"....holy hell on toast they are amazing. My 1 complaint is how powdery they are, but if you use a light hand, there isn't a big issue with that.

The "Dusk" color is soooo dark, it's crazy. It's basically 1 step away from black. And the "Ivory" is great as an all over lid color. Such a beautiful color.

If you're looking for a quick, easy, everyday look...I would highly recommend these! 4 shadows for $4, plus a killer palette with a huge mirror for $1...can't beat that!

Eyebrow Ring For Sale!

OK...if you have an eyebrow piercing or know of anyone who does, please pass them on to this blog.

I purchased this off an amazing site called Minky Monky. It looked really awesome on the site but it looks terrible on me. Rather than returning it, I'd like to give someone the opportunity to buy it.

It dangles...it's long...and the way my eyebrows are, it just does NOT look right.

I paid $5.95 + shipping...I'm willing to sell for $2.50 with free shipping (continental US only please)

It's 16 gauge...which is pretty much the standard eyebrow piercing size.

Please check out the website for some amazing deals though. I really enjoyed their site. They have some great prices and shipping is super quick!

If you're interested, please email me at briellejacobs@yahoo.com

This Is It

As many of you may or may not know, I've been a Michael Jackson fan for 17 years. That being said, his death this past summer was incredibly difficult for me. I cried and cried and cried and went to the vigils and cried some more. It's been really really difficult for me.

So, when I heard about the "This Is It" movie, I was stoked...but skeptical. I had this gut instinct that it was going to be so over hyped and people are going to just down it left and right and it's not going to live up to anyone's expectations...........I can't believe how wrong I was.

I bought my tickets the day they went on sale, at midnight...right when they were released, I was sure it would be selling out all over the place...but apparently here in Detroit, no one wanted to go see it the day I went...ahem.

I had a prior commitment opening weekend, so I bought my tickets for the 4th of November, buying a ticket for myself and my mom. I just bought an extra in case anyone wanted to go with me, because I didn't want to ask my mom. Why? When I was going through the grieving, she was always basically telling me to "get over it"...and I realized this week why...she was worried about me and couldn't figure out why I would take a death of someone I barely knew so hard, I get it. But it did take me longer plus we have a lot of other crap going on at home, so ya know.

Anyways, my mom offered to go with me, which was sweet, because I didn't want to go alone, but my mom has a way of kinda being negative about stuff, so I was a little curious as to how she would take it. Back when I was obsessed with him and the accusations came out, I didn't believe them, but she did...and all the talking I heard her say about him kinda swayed me to think I wasn't allowed to like him, ya know? So anyways, we go to the theater...and I was really really nervous. It was weird. I've never been nervous to see a movie. I was worried about what I would see and if I'd be let down.

We pick out seats, which was easy since we were the only ones in the theater...fun. So finally about 5 more people come in...whatever, at least no one will spoil it or anything, ya know? Movie starts...and I already lose it...stupid emotions...lol But right away, you're captivated...his presence was astounding. It felt like he was right in the room with me...well, he was, but you know. It felt like he was alive, in front of me, on a stage, performing for little old me.

The movie flew by...it was the fastest 2 hours of my life...and I caught myself thinking "God, I got to get tickets to see this concert"...and caught myself feel the urge to clap after a song ended, like I was right there...it was surreal. My mom didn't really say anything, nor did I. I cried at the beginning because of the commentary from his dancers...all was recorded prior to his death. It was sad and heartbreaking that they didn't get to fulfill their and his dream.

The movie ended with him performing "Man In The Mirror"..the 1 song since his death that took me the longest to get through without crying. It always got to me, even back in the day. It brought me to tears, and full on sobbing for a good minute. My mom, again didn't say anything...

Finally, the credits start rolling, everyone in the theater exits, and my mom and I are still sitting there, watching the credits...I'm trying to dry my tears and she still isn't saying much...which is odd if you know my mom. ;) The credits end and my mom says "you ready to leave, or you need a second?" I replied with "lets go"...we get to my car and she goes "what did you think?" and I asked her the same...she blurts "It was fucking amazing. He is such a god damned genius. It really makes you respect him so much more" and she continued on and on and on...mind you, my mom was a fan of the Jackson 5, but I felt she only tolerated him for my sake, but this changed everything. She was seriously as blown away as I was.

The movie is by far the best thing I've ever seen in my life. If you aren't a fan, you will immediately change your mind. He was and will forever be a genius, he knew his music inside and out and no one will ever surpass or come close to the man he was. We didn't just lose an amazing musician, we lost an amazing human being.

If any other fans are still struggling with his death, I urge you to see this movie. After my last cry at the end, I've had a feeling of rejoice, and a feeling of relief. Like, this was my closure. This is what I needed. This is it.

Bare Minerals Peace & Love Sampling Offer.

Saw this on a fellow YouTuber's video list the other day. FREE Bare Minerals sample & baby buki brush. (which is adorable, btw). All you had to pay was shipping...at $3.95. (+tax)

Bargain, eh?...kinda. I paid exactly $4.19 and I got about 1/4 of a teaspoon to work with. I'm HOPING it's enough to cover my face.

Annnnnnywho...here are some pictures to show the sizes...I couldn't get a good picture of the amount, but I mean...can't complain...it was technically free.


Shipping was hella fast though. Hella fast. I ordered it at like 4:30 est Friday, June 5, and it got here today, Monday June 8. Considering the weekend, that's quick...and that it took 2 weeks to get my www.cherryculture.com order in...yeah. That sucked.

But if you want to try the Bare Minerals foundation, here's a great way to do so.

NYX sale stuff.

So, I totally broke down when NYX was having their half off sale...I admit. I almost didn't go for it until I saw cherryculture.com offer free shipping...totally sucked me right in.

So, I received my order today, I placed the order 2 Friday's ago. I think shipping was fair, since we had the Memorial Day weekend going on.

I only got 3 things, and my total came to a whopping $5, but hey...I'm on a budget, alright? :)

So, first off, I got these kick ass false lashes. I'm loving them. They're wicked.
Originally priced at $4, I got them for $2. A steal.

Then, I got what everyone on YouTube goes wild about, the Candy Glitter Liners in Silver.I was a little concerned, since most glittery liners take a lot of piling on to get the sparkly pay off, but not with these. 1 good swipe and it was uber intense glam-rock sparkle. ...just what I love.

Then, just to round it out, I got a round lip gloss in pink. It's VERY pigmented. It's HOT pink....HOT...not too crazy about the color on me, but it is a great product, none the less.Here is a swatch of the liner & gloss.

$ Store Haulin.

I didn't get a hell of a lot, but I found some bargains.

I don't know if it's a nationwide chain, or what, but there are a bunch of them here in Michigan. It's called "Dollar Tree". They have a website where you can locate a store near you at www.dollartree.com

I picked up 3 things, and the great thing about Dollar Tree is that EVERYTHING is $1...not just a few things here and there...it's a true dollar store.

I picked up some cotton rounds...now I've gotten this brand before but they weren't textured like these are. They're just plain old cotton rounds, but I didn't realize they were this way until I got home. I'm hoping they do just as well in makeup removal as their counterparts.


Then, I went on to the makeup aisle. Another great thing about this chain, is they sell discontinued name brand stuff. Nothing wrong with the products, just overflow of other retailers and things like that. Mine carry Revlon, LA Colors, Covergirl & today, I found Maybelline.


This reminded me of a shimmery sister to the NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils. They're called "Crystal Glitters" and they're an eyeshadow pencil. The one I got was called "Glass Slipper". It goes on real smooth and white, but there is a LOT of shimmer to it...I'm going to try it out tomorrow as a base and let y'all know the verdict.

Then, as the summer rolls around, I wanted something else to do with my hair besides throwing it up in a pony tail. And since, I don't like blowdrying my hair in the summer time, it usually air dries something crazy and get uber frizzy. I've been attempting to scrunch my hair, but nothing I buy seems to work for me. So I picked this up...I figured, it's $1 and if I can't use it someone else can.


It's Garnier Fructis Bold It Power Putty. I used it when I got home to dry hair and I already see some waving, and holding. I can only imagine when I use it on my damp hair tomorrow.




And, since today is May 15, I decided, what the hell, and went to www.cherryculture.com and picked up some NYX products 50% off with free shipping. I only picked out 3 things, but the total was $10 before the discount. I got a pink lip gloss, some falsies and the candy glitter liner in silver. Can't wait to get it!

2nd day of QHMJM

So, last night was my 2nd day of using the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. I also used a tiny bit on a blemish yesterday from around 6pm to 9pm to dry it out. So far, my face is clearing up! And it's only day 2! The blemish is almost COMPLETELY gone!

I'm going to continue on until Saturday, that will be 1 week and see if it gets any better.