Just some random updates...

So, I've promised that I will be posting lots of tutorials and making all those requested videos and I've recently failed at doing so. I'm really sorry to those that have been waiting.  So many crazy things have been going on in my life and basically I've been extremely stressed out these last few days. My skin definitely shows it. I've been breaking out like no other. I've been able to control two big pimples with some handy dandy acne controlling products, but last night, a new one formed again. It's a never ending battle! o_O


I had a little time to spare yesterday before a concert so I took some random pics of myself. LOL. The Koreans would call it "selca" as in "self cam" pics. xD

LOL. This was a random post, but just felt like I needed to update you all on what's going on.
Also, I need to keep this blog going for sure. xoxo

March Makeup Haul from MAC, Sephora (Urban Decay), Victoria's Secret, and Maybelline

So, I bought a lot of makeup in the month of March, but here are some products that made it on the haul video that I made for you. I think they are worthy to share! Lots of them are from MAC, but I included some products that are non-MAC products. This blog post is going to be long with pictures and swatches so hopefully, you'll learn something from this post! :)





Here are the swatches and pictures of my haul:

MAC Spring Forecast Color 3 (Plum) Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Spring Forecast Color 1 Eyeshadow in Rosy Outlook (Satin)

MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

MAC Powder Blush in Well Dressed

 The blush doesn't show up well in this photo because it's such a sheer and light pink color. Looks great in real life! :)

MAC Powder Blush in Style

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle

Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box from Sephora ($38)
I love how the packaging is made out of real bamboo.  It came with a mini Urban Decay primer potion and an eyeshadow brush.

Here are some swatches of the gorgeous colors!

I love the names of the eyeshadows. 

Victoria's Secret Sparkle Shadow in 24K

Maybelline Limited Edition Diamond Eyeshadow Duos in Amethyst Diamond and Copper Diamond

So I hope you found the swatches helpful! Let me know if you have more questions. :)

My First Twitter/Blog Giveaway!

So I just got back from the CVS drugstore and acquired a few items for my next videos, but I also decided to get a little something for my twitter and blog followers! I promised last night that I would be holding a twitter giveaway, but I had no idea how I would hold it. Since it's my first twitter/blog giveaway, this is kind of an experiment, but I have a good feeling that it will work! :) It may not be a big one, but I am planning to hold bigger ones in the future!
The rules are really simple!

1) You must be a twitter follower. (This is a giveaway for my twitter followers, so that's a must! ^o^ )
--- If you are just a blog follower and don't have twitter, just let me know! I don't want to exclude my blog followers from entering!
2) Comment below this blog entry and just write down why you would like to win.
3) This is open to everyone, including my international followers!
4) If you are under the age of 18, you will need a parent's permission to enter.
5) Make sure to include your twitter username so I can check if you are my follower.
6) Then let me know on twitter (@iAMminky3) that you entered my twitter giveaway. You can copy and paste this:
Hi @iAMminky3! I just entered your twitter giveaway! My entry is on http://tinyurl.com/yase4xe

*You can also include another message if you would like.
7) If you haven't subscribed to my youtube channel: YouTube or am not following me on this blog, it would definitely be a bonus if you could! (This is optional though since some people may not be able to do so)

It's just simple as that. You can enter only once a day and I will randomly choose a winner. Since it's not that big of a giveaway, I wanted to keep it short and sweet.

This giveaway ends April 3! I'll post when the giveaway is closed on here and my twitter as well!

Good luck and hope you enjoy!

Here are a few pictures of the prizes that one lucky winner will win:

One lucky winner will receive a Loreal HIP Duo Eyeshadow in Sculpted 106 and a brand new Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude (which is one of my favorite lipsticks from the drugstore).

Sculpted is such a pretty duo of a pink and purple color. Pink and purple are so in for this spring 2010!

This a picture and swatch of the same  lipstick that I own.  It's such a pretty nude color. :)

All products were purchased by me. My gift to you!

xoxo,

minky

Kara "Lupin" Inspired Tutorial

I've been dying to do this look! KARA looks so sophisticated in their latest music video for "Lupin". Absolutely gorgeous and definitely my style. I love black clothing. ^o^

Check out their music video if you haven't! :)

I didn't choose a specific member's look, but I was inspired by all their makeup and recreated a look that would fit my monolid eyes. I noticed a trend in their makeup:
-light/thin brows
-bronze/copper eyshadow
-thick eyeliner
-long lashes
-nude lips

Here is the tutorial:`(The video is set on private, but if you would like to watch it, please let me know! I will add you to my private list.)






I was so excited to pick out the outfit for this tutorial as well because I love black jackets and blazers and I absolutely love pretty hats. I got my jacket from H&M, my sleeveless shirt in the inside is from Express, and the hat is from Forever 21.

Pics that I was inspired by:

Then pics from my tutorial.

This song is also so addicting! I <3 it!


Hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial. More tutorials to come! :)

Some products that I've been meaning to post on here...

So these are some products that I acquired, took pictures of, and never actually posted here. LOL.
I totally forgot I took them. I will post more details later, but here they are.

From http://www.beautycrunch.com
Great online store with discounted Stila Cosmetics, Pop Sugar, Josie Maran, etc. :)

Came with amazing packaging!

Stila Smudge Pot Trio. Super cheap! :)

*I don't know why the picture is sideways...

Pop Sugar Conceal and Correct

This product is okay. It doesn't really do much for me, but it's mineral makeup so that's nice.

Here's what it looks like inside:

The stripes are meant for different applications like concealing dark circles, redness, etc. All the colors can be blended for an all-over powder affect.

My Sigma Complete Brush Set

Circle Lenses. :) More details on this to come..

So these are some old hauls that I had that I never shared here.

My Big NYX Haul from Cherry Culture

Hello everyone! So 2 videos in 1 day. Kind of crazy, but it's spring break. HAHA
Here is my big NYX haul that I recently got from http://www.cherryculture.com.



I got a bunch of products mostly for my eyes and lips.

Products I bought:
-NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone
-NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Black Bean, Strawberry Milk, Milk, Lemon, Iced Mocha, Pots and Pans)
-NYX Liquid Eye Liner in Black
-NYX Eye/Brow Pencil in Black
-NYX Flat Brush
-NYX Makeup Artist Kit in S101
-NYX Round Lipsticks (Thalia, Power, Sky Pink, Summer Love, Tea Rose)
-NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipstick (Sparkling Velvet)
-NYX Black Label Lipsticks (Chakra, Girly Pink)
-NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss (Candy Shop, Juicy Pink, French Kiss, Sweet Heart, Baby Rose)

Check out Cherry Culture now because they are having a March Madness sale! 20% off Coupon Code: MMM2010


This video is just an overview of the products, not a review. I'm planning on doing a few reviews later on because some of the products deserve it. Some of the NYX products are amazing!!!! <3
Anyways, more detailed pics and stuff will be updated later.


xoxo minky

Enter My First Giveaway on Youtube!

I absolutely love giveaways! They are so fun and may be hard to win, but what's exciting is entering and waiting to see if you have won or not! :)
To give back to all my supporters, subscribers, followers, etc., I am having a small giveaway. It's not huge, but I promise that bigger ones will be coming up soon! I'm just seeing how this will work out since it is my first and hopefully it will be a success.



Rules:
1) You must be a subscriber to my channel.
2) You can enter as many times you want.
3) All you need to do is comment below with "Enter Me" or anything like that.
4) If you have a twitter and are a twitter follower of me (iAMminky3), then make sure to put your username down. If you do happen to win this random giveaway, then I will include a special gift including the other prizes as well.
5) If you are 18, you will need a parent's permission since I need your address to ship the prizes to.
6) Giveaway ends March 28. Any comments after that will not count.

I will try to post the video with the winner's username as soon as the giveaway is closed!

Good luck to all of you and this is the first of many giveaways to come! I love giveaways. ^o^