The Beauty Thesis

Each year I do the same bl**dy thing, I cannot wait until a new year begins. To me, it's like spring it signifies a new beginning. For girls like me, I always welcome a fresh start. I am realistic though, I realize there are things I cannot control. I cannot control things which I have no power over. The economy, the war, the corruption and the fact that life is not fair. It used to be that your education was a segway to a career, skill trumped opportunity and hard work would eventually pay off.
Currently, it's marketing, public relations and what you look like, with a few exceptions. I have seen people who have worked their asses off in the makeup artistry industry not get signed by agencies who will sign a popular guru on YouTube, I've seen brands market their products to people who make videos whose demographic are the 12-19 age range with things they can't afford. There I said it. But, I've also seen YouTubers who aren't the stereotypical beauty be featured on George Lopez, I've seen a "dowdy" Susan Boyle break records late in life, and I've seen people who would never have an opportunity to make people smile, like me (Michael Buckley, MsFili et al) this past year.
I don't know what the purpose of this post was, other than to say, "If you have a dream, you have a chance, but if you don't try, you'll never know." I wish I were the type to say screw them, and put myself out there, but I'm not. I've endured too much pain to put myself out there and can't fault anyone but me. 100% of shots never tried have failed, so for me, I will make it a point to face my fears one day at a time this coming year. Not everyone will like me, some will say ugly things, and there will ALWAYS be someone who will bring you down, rain on your sun, and tell you how ugly, fat, stupid, etc. I am, but it stops today. It should have stopped a long, long time ago. But in the tradition of New Year's Eve, I must have at least one resolution, and it's said if you put something in writing, the odds are better you will achieve it. Who's with me? If anyone reads this and wants a support system, you have it here. I will accept your past, support your present, and encourage your future.
xoxo

Good bye 2009...Welcome 2010

by The Beauty Thesis on 12:08 PM

Each year I do the same bl**dy thing, I cannot wait until a new year begins. To me, it's like spring it signifies a new beginning. F...

I have to confess, I have never liked Physician's Formula Cosmetics. I found them about ten years ago when I was a neophyte in makeup artistry. They had models who were circa 1950s pinup, with the svelte figures, bright red lips, cat eye liner, porcelain complexions, and wavy hair. I wanted to emulate that look on my skin. I wrote to them and inquired about them having a market for women who had tan to dark skin. Every other line had at least a shade "Caramel" by this time since Halle Berry had become a spokeperson for Revlon. I never heard back from them. Usually, I'd get a "Dear Jane" letter or an auto reply thanking me for inquiring, but Physician's Formula sent me nothing, ever. To this day I still have not heard from them. But, it's very true when people say, what goes around...I know this product is new for PF, but it was already clearanced to 75% off!

This product claims to make whatever your eye color, blue, brown, hazel or green, will "POP" with the color combinations. In their typical style, it is broken into three categories, neutral, playful and dark. They all look the same, the last three are the deepest shades, but still varied versions of the same color. I don't have green photographed, but it's got some nice blue and green shades. None of them are spectacular, but the payoff/pigment is better when you apply wet. I would not recommend this product, as the pigmentation takes work, and I don't believe a product should be layered, applied with a darker/lighter base, with a mixing medium, etc. I must say the L'Oreal singles have a much better payoff than these shadows, and if you slightly bump or drop this, it's gone!

(hazel, brown, blue)

xoxo

Review: Physician's Formula "POP" Enhance Eyeshadows

by The Beauty Thesis on 7:43 AM

I have to confess, I have never liked Physician's Formula Cosmetics. I found them about ten years ago when I was a neophyte in makeup a...

Every time I see the words "Santa Baby" I hear that Song Madonna did. I know all the words but this year I don't think I played any Christmas music. I enjoy Christmas songs, but not in December. I'm an odd bird in that sense.

So, I heard about this from the sales person/stockist and he told me they would be on sale, so he set a pair aside for me. They were only $5.99 plus tax, so I would feel really bad, not purchasing them with the buy one get one. Even though I know Boxing Day they would be even less. I am a sucker, but Wet N Wild has raised the bar on drugstore products. I was highly impressed with the pigmentation and color texture of some of their other limited edition shadows. I don't know why manufacturers opt not to keep consistent with products, it would benefit them in terms of revenue and reputaiton greatly. This came with 12 shadows, one lip gloss and a mascara. The lip gloss and mascara is useless unless you want them for carry ons in your purse. When I tried the mascara it looked grey. It didn't do much other than coat my lashes, but I expected as much. Overall, I am pleased with this purchase, However, I know I won't reach for this much. It's quite gimmicky. In addition, I must add that this style of trio will be something you will see more of from Stila for Spring 2010. It's the same as the Barbie Palette I posted months back. This collection is not a must have, but it is a great stocking stuffer, gift, or item for anyone on a budget. The cool palette is highly recommended for darker skinned lovelies.