Urban Decay Series: Mariposa Palette

Hey Everyone! Its time for another installment of the Urban Decay series. I remember when this came out I had the overwhelming urge to buy this after seeing swatches on temptaila. After seeing her swatches I just had to have it. Unfortunately after purchasing it, I only used it twice. I am not a huge fan of the packaging. First I find it difficult to open. The little nubbins you are supposed to be able to grasp to open, are too small, too round, too smooth. I always have to fight with it to open it. It does looks nice and sleek, but its not practical. Once you open it although it looks nice, there is no mirror. Its not a necessity, but I prefer to have one. While the cardboard looks nice with the print, it seems a bit sloppy. It feels weak and wiggles in the palette.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

Rockstar, Gunmetal, Skimp, Infamous, Wreckage

Haight, Money, Mushroom, Spotlight, Limelight

While I do like the colors, the two times I tried to use the palette it turned into a muddy mess on my eyelids. The colors didn't translate well and when I blended them it looked like I got punched in the eye. Now, it is not completely fair to blame the palette as I was not very comfortable with application and blending, I would have to give it another try before I loose all hope. I will say though, that while these shades are nice, some are a bit dark (perfect for fall) I would not recommend this palette to a beginner because it was not easy to use or put shades together to make a decent look at the time. I will have to try to use this palette again some time, now that I am more comfortable, but if it still does not work for me I will probably have to get rid of it.

What do you think of this palette? Do you have it? 

Have you ever had an issue with a product due to experience level? Did you ever try it out again? How did it work for you?

Everyday is an adventure.

My First Photographed Bento

Hey everyone! Some of you may know, some may not, that I am trying to lose weight. While this is a daunting task and very much difficult, it must be done. One thing I dislike about this whole thing, is trying to make  a lunch everyday to take to work. I would much rather just go out and buy something, but seeing as I am try to save for a house that is not an option anymore. So I always think to myself, "How can I make my lunch more fun?" I need something to motivate me to actually make lunch, as well as eat it instead of trying to eat out. Enter the bento. I am not new to this concept. I was totally obsessed during high school. But now, with my renewed confidence and better stocked pantry, I have decided to once again delve into the world of cute and healthy lunches.


For my first ever photographed bento I have a Hello Kitty sandwich box that I picked up from ebay maybe seven years ago? I am looking into getting a new bento box, maybe a two tiered one? What do you think? For lunch I have stir fried noodles with tons of veg, imitation crab legs, and a hard boiled egg.

I also packed a lunch for Nate. For his I added a chunk of colby cheese and a bunch of grapes.

The sad thing to the top left was a crab stick that I TRIED to cut into a crab. It did not work. It was supposed to look like this:

photo from Cooking Cute

What do you think of this? Do you find it to be a good lunch? 

Would you like more post like this or are you not really interested in posts about food and weight loss?

Every day is an adventure.