BLOG SALE!

This is the very first blog sale that I am holding. All products come from a clean, smoke-free household. I am selling these products on the plain fact that 95% of them do not work for my skin tone and I am trying to make space for new products.

All products will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Serious inquiries only, please! If you have any questions prior to 'bidding' on a product, email me at crystal.gabun@yahoo.com.

Rules:
1. PAYMENT: To speed up the process, I will only accept payments through PAYPAL only. No exceptions.

2. If you 'win' a product, it must be paid for within 72 hours or it will be put back up for sale.

3. SHIPPING: For USA/CANADA residents: first product will be shipped for $2 and each additional product will be shipped for $1 each. For INTERNATIONAL residents: First product will be shipped for $6 and each additional product will be $1.

4. All products are non-returnable.

How to 'bid' for a product:
If you would like to purchase a product, please leave a comment below stating which products you would like to purchase, your email address, and the country you would like the items shipped to.

If you have 'won' a product, I will be send you a invoice via PAYPAL to your EMAIL.

PRODUCTS:
1. BENEFIT EYE BRIGHT PENCIL. $11.
- Used about 3x. Never been sharpened. Stil in it's original box.




2. MAC OPTIMISTIC ORANGE CREMEBLEND BLUSH. $14.
- Swatched about 2x. Limited Edition. Still in it's original box.



3. MAC VENOMOUS VILLIANS BEAUTY POWDER IN BRIAR ROSE. $23.
- Used about 4x. Limited Edition. Still in it's original box. Far too light for my complexion.



4. MAC SHEERTONE SHIMMER BLUSH IN AMBERING ROSE. $7.
- Used about 3x. Still in it's original box.


5. MAC HAUTE AND NAUGHTY MASCARA IN BLACK. $10.
- Purchased in late Feb. 2011 (I can show you a reciept for proof). I cannot return this because a friend of my mother's purchased it for me with a MAC PRO CARD and I was told I cannot return/exchange things without her present. Used once. I can sanitize brush upon request. Still in it's original box.


6. MAYBELLINE DREAM LIQUID MOUSSE FOUNDATION IN 'HONEY BEIGE.' $4. FREE SHIPPING IF SHIPPED TO THE USA.
- Brand new. Seal still intact.


7. NYX 10 COLOR EYESHADOW PALETTE IN CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR. $5.
- Used less than 5x. Color that was mainly used is the second brown shade in the second row. Still in it's original box.


8. LOT OF TWO WET N WILD EYESHADOW TRIOS IN SPOILED BRAT AND SILENT TREATMENT. $7.
- Swatched 2x.



9. BENEFIT BOXED POWDER BLUSH IN DALLAS. $11.
- Used a handful of times. Brush has never been used and is still in it's original plastic covering.



10. HARDY CANDY BAKED BLUSH IN LIVING DOLL. $4. FREE SHIPPING IF SHIPPED TO THE USA.
- Used 2x.



11. ROCK AND REPUBLIC POWDER BLUSH IN BEDROOM. $14.
- Used about 3-4x. I can send it in it's original box (not pictured.) Please specify if you want the box with it.



12. CHINA GLAZE NAIL POLISH IN FLYIN' HIGH. $3.
- Used once.


13. CHINA GLAZE NAIL POLISH IN PEACHY KEEN. $4.
- Used once.


14. MAC CREMESHEEN LIPSTICK IN JAZZED. $9.
- Used 2-3x. Limited edition.

Beauty, please.

I have decided that I am going to turn this into a personal/beauty blog. I have a lot of personal issues that I rather enjoy being able to write about, but I also want the chance to talk about recent beauty finds. Over the past year, I have grown increasingly obsessed with make up, skincare, and other girly things. I blame You Tube!

Things I have recently purchased:
1. Mac Marine Life Highlighting Powder ($26): I actually got my hands on this highly sought after limited edition product from the Mac To The Beach collection. It has only been released for less than a week, but sold out within a few hours. The product is so pretty that I almost don't even want to use it. But never fear, I'll be trying it out sometime next week. I just want to look at it some more!

2. Mac Hipness Blush ($18.50): When I first saw this blush online, I immediately wanted it. When I swatched it at the counter, I thought it wasn't as pigmented as I would like. I ended up purchasing it anyways because the shade is unlike anything that I own. It is very pretty on the cheeks, but since I have more of an Olive complexion I really need to build it up. That doesn't bother much though (Orgasm is my favorite blush of all-time and I need to build it up each time I wear it) and I am glad I bought it.

3. Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser ($20): I decided it was time to purchase a more high end facial cleanser because the L'oreal one that I have been using wasn't completely taking off all of my make up at the end of the night and left my skin feeling try. I saw a guru on You Tube recommend this and I decided to give it a try. I really like the gel consistency of it and it leaves my skin feeling a lot more fresh than my last cleanser did. I am still undecided about whether or not I want to continue using it or try something else.

4. No7 Soft and Soothed Gentle Toner ($8): Toner is a really big part of my skincare routine (it takes off every last bit of muck off of your face), but I haven't been able to find one that I really like. The last one I was using contained Alchohol and it stung my face and left my skin feeling dry. No good. This new toner is completely alcohol free. I have used it a few times already and I already prefer it. Takes everything off without stinging and leaves my face feeling soft and refreshed.

5. Nars Blush in Taj Mahal ($26): This is the SIXTH Nars blush that I have purchased and I become even more impressed with each new shade that I get. Taj Mahal is THE ULTIMATE blush if you want the perfect sun-kissed, summer glow on your cheeks. In the pan, it looks like a bright orange/gold, but is gorgeous on the cheeks.

I am sorry that I do not have photos to accompany this post. I was going to take some, but my camera was out of batteries :(

Get away...

When he hugs or kisses me, I am constantly thinking 'this isn't real. He is just going to hurt me again next week.' Or I think to just go along with it, but to teach myself to not feel anything anymore, so that if he changes his mind again I won't be hurt.

This is completely wrong and is not how someone should feel in a relationship with someone that they love. I still care for him immensely and I still want to be with him, but I can't tell if it's worth trying anymore. He's changed his mind and hurt me so many times this past month that I feel that I am almost growing numb to him now. He tells me that he is confused and I try to understand him, but a person doesn't say the things he did about someone they 'care' about.

A big part of me realizes that a big reason that I am so keen to holding onto him is that I can't imagine myself with anyone else. I am not assuming that he and I would ever get married one day, but I am so used to him that I can't seem to let go.

Mac to the beach.

Since I am working tonight at the clinic, I won't be able to attend Mac's launch of the new Mac To The Beach Collection. I am a little disappointed because I wanted to get the Marine Life Highlight Powder before its official release on May 28th and before it even gets the chance to sell out. Luckily, I went to one of the Mac counters today at the mall and was able to reserve one! I even had the chance to take a look at the entire collection in person. I am incredibly happy to know that the Marine Life powder (which I have been swooning over online) does not just look gorgeous, but is actually very pigmented on my NC42 complexion. I was afraid that it was going to be too light, but it's perfect.

I also reserved the Hipness blush (since I do not own any shade similar to it) and contemplating if I want to get one of the cream blushes. I am so excited for this collection, can't wait!


Marine Life: Isn't it gorgeous?!

Habits you can't break.

As of right now, I have two habits that I need to kick to the curb ASAP:

1. Shopping: While I know my limit (I don't drain all of my savings), I often find myself buying a lot of little things that I do not need. This habit ends up adding up to a large amount each and every day. It's frustrating because I know that I don't need the things I'm buying, but every time I hear good reviews on various products or feel like I have nothing left to wear in my closet, I immediately go out to buy something. I don't spend my money on big things like electronics or fast cars, but I always seem to have a new piece of clothing or new make up each week.

2. Picking fights with my boyfriend: First of all, I may not always say it or even feel it, but I have a GREAT boyfriend. He's kind, accepts me for who I am (and never tries to change me), and knows exactly what to say to me when I'm upset. And did I mention that he actually loves me? However, even through all of these wonderful aspects, I have a bit of a Drama Queen in me when I am around him. I find myself nitpicking or fighting over things that do not matter - just to see his reaction. I am not constantly doing this, but I have often caught myself realizing that I am causing something that I shouldn't or isn't worth it. What is worse is that I continue to argue even after I realize this.

After reading over what I have written, both habits appear very easy to break by just not shopping and not arguing. I just wish it were that easy though. I have tried to limit my shopping for only essentials, but failed miserably time and again. As for arguing with my boyfriend, I know that this needs to end immediately. I do not want to always upset him for absolutely no real reason, but to see his reaction. He deserves more than that.

What to do? Any tips?

Moving on.

Last night, I realized that I am just not meant to have any close friends. While that thought does upset me, I am going to force myself to accept it. I admit that it is partly my fault that I drifted from them in the first place, but I need to understand that it isn't ALL of my fault. I made an effort to become friends with them again, but I was turned down. I was pretty much left slapped in the face on my own birthday. It's not fair for me to dwell over this anymore. If they were TRULY my friends, I would not be the only trying to make an effort.

Maybe one day I'll find friends who I can trust and be myself with again, but if I don't, I need to accept that.

Wasting away...CONTINUED.

It's no surprise that I didn't end up applying for the May Nursing program. I am such a failure.

Right now, I am looking at three possible routes for me to take in the Fall. I am still not entirely sure that I am done with National University, but I haven't heard from my Representative in over a month, so I am not even going to bother with that anymore. Anyways, I am looking to either enroll in the LVN program at both Concorde and Kaplan and see whichever one accepts me. If Kaplan accepts me, I'll obviously go with them since the campus is located a lot closer to where I live. However, I am still going to TRY to apply for the Kaplan Nursing program which starts again in September. I am going to aim to make it into that program, but I'll settle for taking the LVN first.

I just need to get back into school full-time. I don't even care what I am taking.