Drugstore Haul No. 2

Hello Wonderlandians,

As you may have now read from the last post, I broke my no makeup buying New Years resolution... Well I've been on a makeup shopping spree as of late (sorry not sorry). It also doesn't help that all the holiday sets and deals are coming out, so I ended up buying quite a few things...I may also be in Target way too often (I have friends who work there). These items were bought in both Target and Walmart.

Here is what I got from Target:

• ELF
• Daily Brush Cleaner
• Small Stipple Brush
• Rimmel
• Stay Matte Powder in Translucent
• Maybelline
• 14 Hour Lipstick in Wine and Forever
• Nyx
• Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Here is what I got from Walmart:

• Real Techniques
• Flawless Face Core Collection 2.0
• Milani
• Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow:
• 16 Bella Champaign
• 18 Bella Emerald
• 26 Bella Rouge
• 12 Bella Black
• 09 Bella Navy
• 15 Bella Purple
• 24 Bella Bronze

Also pictured above are Rudolph Band-aids because why not haha

Some of these items were repurchases like the Stay Matte Powder and the Jumbo Eye Pencil. Most were products that I kept hearing about either from friends or online. If I'm being honest with you guys a lot were impulse purchases as well (I can't be trusted in the makeup aisle #^^#).

As I play with these products more I will let you know more about them. I have been very slacking in the world of blogging for much too long... Until next time!

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice

xoxo

Target Haul ~Emergency Makeup!

Hello Wonderlandians,

Yesterday I was wearing a pretty heavy eye look which included red, white, and black. I didn't photograph the look as I wasn't entirely keen on it...however I made the on the spot decision of getting my eyebrows threaded...well as you may already have guessed my makeup was not so pretty after that. My New Year resolution this year was to not purchase makeup this year (a true feat for a makeup junkie, such as myself), well all that went out the window yesterday.

I was scheduled to have a meeting for work so I needed to tidy up my face quickly. I went into my local Target and picked up a couple things....

What I bought:

• Maybelline BB Cream 
• Nyx Matte Lipstick 
• Elf Liquid Eyeliner (felt tip)
• Elf (Contour Kit)
• L'Oreal Butterfly Effect Mascara
• Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

I wiped of everything with the makeup removing wipes, which worked marvelously! I then proceeded to do my entire makeup look. It ended up having a very retro vibe, what with feline-esque wing and red matte lips. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with the products.

My favorite pick from this little spurge, the L'Oreal Butterfly Effect Mascara!!!! Oh my! My looked so long and it even helped with curling (I didn't have an eyelash curler on hand). Absolutely love this product <3 <3 <3

Hope you enjoyed this short post! Until next time :)

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice
xoxo

Halloween Look No.3~ Sugar Skull #2

Hello Wonderlandians,

This year I opted to go for the Sugar Skull look on Halloween. I did debate doing your standard kitty-cat, but decided to throw in a little more effort. Here are some pictures of the makeup look.

The first couple pictures were of me whilst at a Halloween party, I did both my sister's makeup and my own:

The whole process took about an hour, my sister's taking the longest, due to lack of familiarity with her face. I can place makeup on my face with ease, working on someone else's face is another story haha...

Here is my sugar skull makeup look on this day of all Hallows Eve:

Sorry about not including a tutorial, I do have a tutorial up from last years attempt at doing a sugar skull.

Happy Halloween!

Abstract Alice
xoxo

What have I done now?!

Hello Wonderlandians,

In light of my recent adventures trying to go purple and whatnot, I have decided to bleach my hair and try again fully invested this time around. I must say this is definitely daring on my part, while I am very excited about the prospects of purple hair (very excite), the thought of going a lighter color is daunting. I've only ever had dark hair, where my natural blonde streak peeks out and provides contrast. 

Here is my adventure thus far:

This is after initial bleaching first time go. As you can see my hair was more of a copper tone blonde. Very close in color to Anna from Frozen.

I absolutely loved this hair color!!! As this wasn't my final goal I had to leave this color behind to go into a more actual blonde color :)

Here is my hair after the second bleaching (I also got my nose pierced ^_^), very BAM blonde. Well at least for me it certainly is.... I still have moments where I do a double take when I pass any mirrors...eeps xD

After giving my hair a short (very short) break I have also added some purple ends to it. Hardly visible in the picture above, but I will post again once I redo them :)

That's all for now, until next time!!

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice

xoxo

To Read or Not to Read...

Hello Wonderlandians!

Today I will be sharing with you some of the books I have read in the last couple months (I've been slacking). In all honesty most of the books I've read recently have been due to their movie counterparts coming out. I have to read a book before watching the movie...I just have to...am I alone in this? Probably not..haha...anywho here are the books:

1. Divergent
• Alice Points: 
• I thought it started kind of weak, but as I read more it got better and better 
• Could not put it down
• Great read highly recommend
• 8/10 tarts
• Red Queen Points:
• The style of writing seemed overly simplified, was not challenged...
2. Fault in our Stars
• Alice Points:
• Invoked all sorts of emotions
• Could not out it down (literally read it in one day)
• Great writing style
• 9/10 tarts
• Red Queen Points:
• I honestly don't have anything....
3. If I Stay
• Alice Points:
• Great book momentum I thought
• New perspective and engaging
• I really enjoyed this book
• 8/10 tarts
• Red Queen Points:
• Some of the plot could be confusing if you weren't paying close attention
4. 50 Shades of Grey
• Mad Hatter Points:
• I honestly can't decide whether I liked this book or not....I will say read at your own discretion...hahaha

Hope this has helped pick out some books to read, although I jumped in kind of late on some of these...I feel like I may be one of the last people to have read these books...oops...

Yours Truly.

Abstract Alice

xoxoxo

Modern Snow White~ Casual

Hello my Wonderlandians!

Quite a few months ago now I had promised to post this look, but a whirlwind of life events took place and I am only now getting around to writing an actual post about it. Sorry for the wait, but I hope you enjoy my simple take on Snow White. My goal was to make it into a very easy every day look. Today I will be showing you how to achieve this very pretty, but simple Snow White look:

What I used:

• Lime Crime Eyeshadow Helper
• Holika Holika- Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream #2
• Holika Holika- Full Moisture Lipstick in Kissing Red
• Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 09 
• MAC- Liquid Liner in Black
• Maybelline- The Colossal Volume Express Mascara
• Urban Decay- Naked palette (Virgin and Half-Baked)
• Falsies- I do not know the name on the case has rubbed off....

These are the things I used, but please substitute any thing for something you have at home. Any red lipstick or even red lipgloss will work all that matters is the intensity you would like to have for the look.

First thing you want to do is apply your foundation, or in my case BB cream.

Eyes: First use any eyeshadow primer you have and prime your eyes. Then add your base color, I used Virgin from the Naked palette. Put the base color all over the lid, inner corner, and brown bone. This will allow you to blend out the second color very easily. Then take a medium brown/copper color, in my case i used half-baked from the Naked palette, and  focus the color on the outer half and crease. Blend until preferred intensity or softness is achieved. Add a slight cat wing for definition. Leave like that and add mascara for a very subtle look or add some falsies to add the drama. I opted for falsies....

Lips: I went for a slightly toned down red in the picture above and a slightly more intense red in the picture below....depending on your preference choose the lip look that works for you!

Go forth and channel your inner Snow White!! Until the next post!

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice
xoxoxo

Falling for Autumn

Hello Wonderlandians,

I just had to take a moment and express my deep appreciation and love for Autumn! Let's begin by mentioning that 90% of my wardrobe is Autumn/winter appropriate, so I will finally be expanding my clothing choice. No longer will I be wearing my Disney tanks 24/7 (not that I really minded). I love dressing in layers and lets not even get started on boots....oh be still my beating heart....

This being mostly a beauty page we cannot forget about the makeup and beauty products!

Top 5 Autumn Beauty Do's that I live for:

1. Bring back the Dark Hues!!! I'm talking lips, eyes, and everything else. (not that spring or summer stops me, they just seem more appropriate in fall/winter time)
2. Moisturizer- this is a must for me in Autumn/Winter. I have typically really oily skin, but come winter and that goes bye bye. Which would normally be a good thing, except my skin gets too dry and it makes any foundation look cakey (not sure if I'm the only one with this problem or not)
3. Dark nails <3
4. Prime piercing/tattoo weather! Most piercing/tattoo places recommend that you wait until the colder seasons to get anything done, because then you won't be swimming in germ infested pools and you are less likely to get an infection. You also sweat a lot less in colder weather so it wouldn't irritate the piercing and/ or tattoo...
5. Change! The best thing about Autumn is the gorgeous transformation everything goes through! From the leaves to the sky, everything is changing and I love that! It inspires me to try new things and make some changes. I hope it encourages to do the same <3

AHHH!!! I just cannot express enough my love of Autumn!

Side note: Which do you prefer saying? Autumn or Fall? You can probably guess mine haha....

Well that's all for now! Keep an eye out for more posts :)

Yours Truly,

Abstract Alice

xoxoxo