I haven't done a Misc Mondays post in a while, but while rummaging the internet this past weekend, I found the most appropriate Monday icebreaker. While as you may image, I lost the linkback for the image, I will be adding it here as soon as I find it.

In the meantime, take a look at the picture. I found it on a foreign site, so I have no idea where the image is from. Seems to be an art exhibit. (Look at me all unprepared for discussion lol)

The inspiring factor was that the image initially is of a pile of rubbish but that it comes together to form something pretty relevant. Two people leaning against each other. Made me think about how often people look at the same things and yet have so many different takes on what they saw. They say no one sees a cloud the same way (but as soon as you see something and start explaining it to someone, they see what you mean... right? I always see clouds make puppy shapes... just the dog lover in me I guess).

As I start my Monday off, I will try to take a second look at what goes on around me and the opportunities placed before me so that I may see things in more ways than one. I suggest you do too!

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Just in time to get me broke and crying - OCC has revealed that they have five new polish and lip tar colors.

Nudes: (left to right) Conquest, Petty Beige, Fondue

Just something completely misc.

I found this on the Cynical-C Blog and have put it into my Shared Posts and the Blog Review, but it's so outrageous I couldn't not post about it again.

So I was venturing around the Southstreet Seaport on my lunchbreak today to find that Claire's has stepped up on their makeup! (Or is that just me?)

Their palettes are very reminiscent of LA Colors palettes in both packaging and pricing (their 40+ color palettes don't go over $14, but I have yet to see the quality.

Their website has also undergone an upgrade with makeup tutorials.



Did you already know this? Whatcha think?

Any of y'all Max Factor fans?

Well if you're a US fan, keep in mind they will no longer be selling in the States.

According to numerous news reports and whispers all around, it is said that Proctor & Gamble will cease sales of Max Factor in the states to favor the CG marketing and sales.

This change will go into effect with the coming new year, so if you're a fan, stock it up.

First let me say that I love this couple.

Second, when I was reading Us Weekly, where Heidi was announcing her 4th pregnancy, she explained (first time I heard it - although probably not the first time it was said) that they renew their vows every year with a themed celebration.

What was it this year? White trash

Image Credit: ETonline

Miss CA - runner up to Miss USA on a campaign against gay marriage. Think she's getting back at Perez for speaking out against her?

Taaaarrrrr-Jaaaaayyyy

So it went as it always does - yaya goes in for contact lens solution and toilet paper (okay not always but necessities is what I mean!) and she leaves with an additional bagful of goodies.

I didn't take pictures of the toilet paper or the contact lens solution, because ... really.

The CEW awards were announced! They gave out awards for numerous products with a lot of variety in price points and categories.

Take a look for yourself - view all entries, or view by category - they have a faulty link for "view all winners" so I suggest viewing by category and then clicking through the categories you want on the left sidebar.

"Product must:

• Have a primary benefit for use as a beauty product
• Be available at retail outlets in the US in 2008
• Be a new product release in 2008

NOT accepted in the 2009 Beauty Awards:

• Gift sets
• Re-packaging of existing products
• Shade enhancements or additions for existing products
• New sizes for existing products
• Tools such as eye lash curlers, razors, tweezers, hair-styling tools
• Oral care products
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Oral supplements
• Limited edition products"

So I decided to experiment with my new Konad kit.


Not bad for a first try right? Used Tracy Reese and LA Girl polishes as base and the Konad white and black special polish for designs.

The only thing that I dislike about this for now is having to clean the plate after each use, and not being able to stamp the plate more than once at a time. Having to clean it also practically guarantees you ruin your polish on one hand.

Here are the nail swatches I promised from my swag attack.

None of these had the name stickers, so use your imagination with the names!

This color goes on not so great on the first coat and wows by coat 3. I couldn't capture the shimmer so well on camera, but it's definitely there.



This one was so thick, it only needed one coat (but I did 3 anyway)



This pink and pastel orange ones were my faves as well but they were really light and were the only ones that needed about 4 1/2 coats.





These two metallic colors went on great.




This one was absolutely my MOST favorite!! The color is so bright and goes on not streaky at all and it's just super special. I decided to use the confetti Wet N' Wild polish on top of it to make it look even more fun:

Okay so we already talked about danger and such, but we're shallow right? (sarcasm people sarcasm!) All we want to know about is beauty and fashion.

So here's TotalBeauty.com running down the best and worst hair cities.

The Top 11 Best-Hair Cities

"No. 6: New York (yay!)

The summers can be hot and humid and therefore tough on hair, but New York's perfect-for-hair water makes up for the three months of hair-challenged weather. Plus it holds six of the top 10 ZIP codes with the most beauty salons in the country."

And a snippet from the worst:

No. 3: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's not called the "Pitts" for nothin'. As the most polluted city in on this list, your hair will be calling Green Peace on a daily basis. Pollution has been known to cause premature balding, graying and dullness.

How did your city do?

So RiRi borrowed jewelry, then things happened. The LAPD is holding on to the jewels but the jewelers want it back, and quick or else you pay now! (Anyone else know what I'm referring to with that? Pearl the landlord? The FunnyorDie video?!? Scroll down!!)

I think it's a funny situation though, beyond of what really happened - to tell the jewelers you borrowed from "the LAPD is holding it as evidence, can you give me a raincheck?"

Chat with Perez for all the scoop.

As far as the image goes, I got it from rihannasite.com but I'm positive that's not the original/correct credit. Too lazy to investigate, so if y'all want to correct me, go right ahead & I'll fix it pronto. :)


And the FunnyorDie video? Aqui Aqui!

The Landlord from Will Ferrell

Misc Mondays indeed - snatched this from Yahoo - the top 5 dangerous cities. Granted, this is probably off of what goes recorded, so numerous unreported crimes, or events that go uncategorized as crimes obviously fly under the radar. Regardless, miss yaya aqui was muy happy that New York didn't get blasted for a dose of internet infamy.

Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities:

No. 1 Detroit, Mich.

(Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, Mich., metropolitan statistical area)

Population: 1,951,186

Violent Crimes per 100,000: 1,220

No. 2 Memphis, Tenn.

(Memphis, Tenn.-Miss.-Ark. metropolitan statistical area)

Population: 1,295,670

Violent Crimes per 100,000: 1,218

No. 3. Miami, Fla.

(Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, Fla. metropolitan statistical area)

Population: 2,401,971

Violent Crimes per 100,000: 988

No. 4 Las Vegas, Nev.

(Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev., metropolitan statistical area)

Population: 1,834,533

Violent Crimes per 100,000: 887

No. 5 Stockton, Calif.

(Stockton, Calif., metropolitan statistical area)

Population: 684,406

Violent Crimes per 100,000: 885

NY Fashion reports who makes the big bucks for monthly fashion magazines, and who gets the least.

The most:

Angelina Jolie
Victoria Beckam
Lauren Conrad

The least:

Thankfully - no one has thiefed my lunch here at my day job. But at my other (evening job) the communal fridge has served as a common ground for kidnappings and theft.

The O Hell Naw Blog posted this pic today and as you can see by the direct link - the concensus wasn't a positive opinion. However I just had to share it with y'all and I had to say that from a silly and a makeup perspective I def have to show some respect to this girl. Am I the only one amused? The eyes closed/eye open makeup? Come on! :)