DIY Glitter Nail Polish

So I am in LOVE with Milani's Jewel FX glitter polish.

But in Wally World its $3.97 and for this girly, that's too much. I won't be able to freely purchase nail polish again until next month and I want glitter nails now. So I had this thought: "I wonder if I mix the acrylic nail glitter with clear nail polish, will it do the same?"
After researching this, I found that it may not be safe. Plus I don't have any more cash in my account right now to order any. So then I had this thought: "Hey! With all of this damn glitter I've collected, I should be able to make my own nail polish!"

And I got this:

This literally cost me a dollar. I used nail polish my mommy gave me, and glitter I recently got from Dollar Tree. So to make it yourself:

WHAT YOU NEED:
-Any clear nail polish
-Any glitter (use one color or mix it up!)
-Throw away surface to work on
....
That's all!


STEPS:

Actually its just two simple steps:
1) Pour glitter (the more you put in the thicker it will be) in the polish.
2) Put the top on and shake it as you normally would to mix up polish you purchased

Then, voila! Just glide it on.

 

Depending on how much you put in, it may take just two coats. I mixed a medium blue and a light blue packet so I only needed two or three coats.

You can get your glitter ANYWHERE. This is what the glitter I bought from Dollar Tree looks like (in shades of gold/brown):

Great deal, no? You can get shades of pink, blue, gold/brown, black/white, and green. Even cosmetic eye glitter works.

Now the glitter will separate after sitting, but all you have to do is shake it back up! Hope you enjoy!

Peace, Love, and Crafts
Jasmine H.

Hello, Beautiful! (Reviews, Rambles, Kitties)

Hi! So I've been neglecting this blog...but for good reason! The past two weeks have been crazier than the weeks before them! Filled with Macbeth tech week and performances, a bonfire, a banquet, AND senior exams. Now I'm free for the summer!...just about. I graduate this upcoming Thursday :3

But yes! Onwards to what I'd like to type about.

Well I don't actually have anything. So I am just going to say random things:

Make-up. I need some. I went to Sephora the other day, and created a $95 to $100 wishlist. I'd love some advice and what I should get as far as eyeshadow palettes! Regardless, both will live in my make-up case one day, just one before the other. With each product I want, though, I will give a mini review. Because I have sampled each one at least once!

 

1) Sephora Instant Airbrush Bronzer ($28)

Okay, I know it's a bronzer but I want it for foundation. If you read the reviews, others say that the color is WAY off for it to be a bronzer - way to dark. I tried it last Friday, and it is a beautiful foundation for darker skinned ladies such as myself. It blends wonderfully with my skin, which is a medium, milk chocolate brown. Which is quite enough proof it is not a good bronzer. So yes, great African American (and possibly Indian, Native-American, and Mexican) girl foundation. Bad Caucasian, Asian, etc. bronzer. As a whole, try it before you buy it.

2) Urban Decay's Naked2 Palette ($50)

Beautiful palette. My suite-mate is a make-up whore, like me, except she was a rich one. She owns almost every palette that can be found in Sephora and this is one of her favorites...and mine! I don't own it yet (obviously) but she is such a sweetheart that she let me use it whenever I grew tired of my make-up. Honestly, the colors really pop. What I love about the colors is that they look great on all skin colors! She is an ivory color, and the colors glowed. I am a milk chocolate, and the colors glowed! They highlight your eyes in every way. There is no need to try this before you buy it. I guarantee that it is worth it! I just hate that it comes with lip gloss rather than Primer Potion. But you honestly don't need it! I used it every night of Macbeth (hot lights, running to make entrances on the opposite side of the building, and more!) and it never wavered - and each night there was no primer used.

3) Smashbox Shades of Fame Eye Palette ($48)

So I only tested this a couple of times when I visited Sephora and I am in love! The colors are very pigmented and they complimented my skin very well. I did not put any on my eye, though I can tell if they compliment the skin on my hand, then they definitely will compliment my eye color! The colors are really warm and bright (but not neon!). They just jump out at you! The store clerk recommended either this or the Naked2 out of all of my other choices. I really want this!

4) Smashbox Try it Kit ($19)

Okay, I haven't tested any of this, but what a great deal! Yes they are sample sized, but that is a lot of sample sized stuff! Yea, or nay?


And this all leads me into my next question: Should I just save for my SLR camera? If you've kept up with my blog, you know that my old camera and memory card was stolen during one of my many train rides home. I've wanted a SLR camera for YEARS now, and I may have enough money from graduation gifts to buy one. Should I? Or should I not? Camera or Make-Up? Make-Up or Camera? Let just hope there will be enough for both :3

Oh! And I'm trying to get a job once again. So if it works, then I can buy one or the other after a few weeks anywho<3

I have a kitty beside me right now. Its my black devil, Danger. She's been affectionate since I've been home! She's so cute :3 And this leads into my new exciting news: I HAVE CLAIMED TWO KITTIES!!!

One is a little slow bunny, named Speedy. He is so small and stupid and cuteeeeee! He's all black (so Danger has a replacement when she dies, jk! But seriously though..) and he has the spaciest look on his face constantly. I love 'im!

And next there is this gray fluff ball that I have named Sir Walter Raleigh,. He is the absolute cutest. Cuter than Speedy maybe. I'm not sure.

Now I require nourishment and liquid refreshments. I shall type later, stay tuned!

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

Happy Birthday!

So, today is my 18th Birthday! And I just want to give you guys a hint of what happened through-out the day:

1) Went to the ER (I fell downstairs at last night's rehearsal..)

2) Got a boot...and a bill over a thousand dollars...

3) Took the photo above :3

4) Got a kitty puzzle and a little kitty change pouch/bracelet.

5) Bit some people.

6) Continued listening to Bound To You repeatedly.

7) Got my first....kiss.. (Lame, yeah I know.)

8) Decided not to claim the comment mentioned above.

9) Rehearsal.........and rehearsal.

10) Lost my contact.

and later found it in a quite obvious place after a huge freak-out.

11) Haven't really gotten to talk to my family much.

12) Got sang to by my huge theatre family! (8th and 9th Company).

It doesn't sound that awesome, but it didn't suck that much. Truly..it didn't. I just wish I could've been at home with my family. And I really want some cake... But hey, we can't always get what we want. Oh! And something really awesome happened! But its personal/spirtual and I won't bore you with it. I love you guys, night!

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

Cool Hair

I am so very bored with my hair. But since I'm trying to grow it out and get back its original thickness, I can't do anything fun to it. *Dramatically flips her weave*  So what I do during moments like these, I look at cool hair ideas and colors that I would adore having. So here are what I found recently, and maybe they can inspire your future hair style :3

Cute, no? And if you couldn't tell by now, I love pastels. Especially in hair. And during my Google endeavor, I found this site: We Love Pastel Hair. Check 'em out, yes?

I have to head to class, but tell me what you think about these styles? And post some of your favorite  hair, whether its yours or not!

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

Today's Epiphany - Spirtual Stuff and Junk

First thing first, I hope you fully enjoyed the picture above. Anywho, while wrestling with some unsettling events and thoughts that I shant bore you with, I realized something. Now, at first all of the following "us" and "we" used to be "me" and "I". But then I realize how this applies to everyone. I really hope those who have some unhappiness in their life will read this and find some type of help from my words.

God made us who we are for a reason. There is a vast difference between who we want to be, and who we are meant to be. We easily get them confused. Say I loved to bake, and I wanted to be a famous pastry chef. But I also have a gift for sewing. The road God has set aside for me might be the one sewn on fabric with buttons scattered on it. But due to my strong love for baking, I think I am destined to be a pastry chef and I constantly take the detour decorated with icing and sprinkles. Yes I will have my successes, but I may find more failures. And sewing keeps popping up. I need to sew my uniform up. I keep getting constant orders about fashion/clothing themed cakes. I have to make all of my clothes. Sometimes it blatantly obvious when we need to hop off one train and get on the correct one. But we try to change out fate, we try to change God's plan. We may be unhappy that we can't be what we wanted, we can't be what we had planned. Have you ever considered that there is a reason we aren't all skinny? Or tall? Or able to hit a high C? My dearest teacher Mrs. Tammy says that we all have a gift. There is no such thing as talent. We were created to do something specific, and when the time comes for us to use this gift, we are going to blow the world away. I agree. I understand I don't have the open personality like most. That my sense of humor can be crude. That I am quieter than others, but maybe it is vital that I am like this. I find myself constantly trying to turn myself the opposite direction so I can fit in better. I feel a tad bit misshapen, like I need to chisel away a few details before I can fit in like I want. But obviously I just need to hop on over to the next train. I know I'm close to finding that perfect spot, I just need to keep moving along the path God created for me rather than adjusting myself so I can feel better. So I can seem prettier or more likeable. Think of it this way, when you do reach that perfect place for yourself, you still won't be able to fit. You got rid of so much of yourself that now the placement is too big and you can't reach the bar. As cliche as it is, never change yourself. Let God's will take control. He will always put you exactly where you need to be. Even when it seems like He just tossed you away; He put you in that awful position for some crucial reason. And as soon as your task has been completed, He'll move you on to the next step - leading you to the top of the mountain.

Now...I just have to actually TAKE this advice because I am guaranteed to go through the same trials that I went through all day today. I know it. And if not tomorrow, the day after that.

That tis all... enjoy this too:

No lie, if I knew I could pull it off w/o looking ugly and w/o my hair falling out, I'd do this.

iloveyouall. Oh. I wanted to go to Hang Out Fest with some friends. But I can't. Because its too expensive and sold out. :( So if you have a ticket, I strongly dislike you. Listen to these songs:

Sail by AWOLNATION

Young Blood by The Naked and Famous

We Are Young by fun. Feat Janelle

 Summer Angel by Minus the Bear

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST

You Ain't Alone by Alabama Shakes

Peace, Love and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

Book-A-Holic

So...quick little post for my book addicts. I found a new site. They have a BUNCH of books. That you can read. For free. So if you have a book you want to read but not buy because it doesn't seem as if it is worth...look for it on here. I did that with The Duff by some Kody person. Not that good. Kind of sucks. Funny though. Funny because it is stupid. Yeah. BUT HERE IS THE SITE:


epubbub.com

I didn't feel like linking it. So don't be lazy like me and type it in. Yeah? Woof? Meow? Kay.

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.

I'm Still Alive

Hey! So I know I've been really...dodgey? Is that even a word? Does it even fit the situation? I'm not sure...let's make it work, kay? I've been really dodgey lately with these posts. But that is because I have sold my life to theatre and it takes all of my time. That and sleep. And books. ANYWHO, last night was my senior prom(: And it was pretty awesome! Here are some pics of me, some of my friends, and some of the make-up I did for them:

I'm not very photogenic >.< Also, the girly in the gold dress that looks like a beautiful old Hollywood star, I did not do her make-up. A friend of ours did, and she looks beautiful doesn't she? I wish I could've gotten more pictures with people, but still. I enjoyed it! I think what would've been the icing on the cake would be a) If I actually had a date...a hot one. And b) if they would've played Shots by LMFAO. But they played Sexy and I Know It. So it's all cool(: Well I really must go, hopefully talk to you guys soon, kay?

Peace, Love, and Crafts,
-Jasmine H.