Percy Jackson Inspired Makeup Tutorial

     This is a very fun nautical look I created in anticipation of the second Percy Jackson film, which will be heading to theaters in two weeks! I decided to draw my inspiration for this look from the color schemes in the main Percy Jackson posters from movie #1 & 2...

 

And here is what I came up with!

 

 

Products Used:

 

       - Too Faced Shadow Insurance

       - AVON Blue Glimmer Stick

       - Beach Blonde Mary Kay Cream Eye Color

       - ULTA Eyeshadows in Sapphire, Bayou, & Peacock

       - MICA Beauty Black Gel Liner

       - NYX Cream Shadow in Gold

       - Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara

       - Joelle Bronzer

       - Clinique Blush

       - Special-Edition Beauty That Counts Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss in Celebrate

       - J. Cat Beauty Sparkling Cream Palette

 



2013 Colorado Summer Trip: Highlights

I think the best thing I got to do in Colorado was to go see the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg with my CO-fam. The Animal Sanctuary was established by Pat Craig. You can follow him and the sanctuary at @animalsanctuary on twitter. I am a huge animal lover and for me it was a beautiful sight to see what the Craig family and all of the sanctuary volunteers are doing for the animals who have been rescued and brought to this amazing facility! The people were so welcoming and full of information. It was an all-around wonderful place to be. Some footage of the sanctuary can be found in my travel vlog. You can also check out their website;



 

     The boys loved going to the sanctuary and they still talk about it all the time. It was an incredible experience. This place does a good job of teaching children and adults how to respect and protect wild animals. The guests are able to see how the sanctuary works to provide healthy and comfortable lives for these animals. I encourage anyone who is in the area to visit the sanctuary and anyone who has the ability and the calling to help this sanctuary and the present and future animals who call this place their home to do so! Even a little money goes a long way when we come together and when we are doing something to help protect God's beautiful creations.

 

 

 

 

 

Another highlight of going to Colorado was all of the amazing hikes we went on! They were so much fun and the scenery was beautiful. I love the mountains! Pretty much everywhere you look in Colorado is like being witness to a dream. I would have been perfectly happy spending all of my time hiking, but I did end up going to flatiron Crossing. I went to the Disney Store which was a treat, because we no longer have one where I live. So I got a Monsters, Inc. mug! :) Sephora and Forever21 were no biggy, because I shop there all the time and I usually get that kind of stuff online, but I love going to the Forever21 at FlatIron because it's a good size; not too small, not too big. The Denver Museum was pretty cool! I really liked the gemstone exhibit. I learned a bunch while I was there and the boys did too.

 





Award-Winning Conversation #1 (Why Hermits Are Valuable.)

I think in life it is super important to point out those moments where you said something incredibly meaningful, philosophical, or sarcastic enough to end up on Gilmore Girls, but there was no one there to film you or write it down. The moments when you are very thankful for Facebook messaging, copy & paste, and blogger.com. Those times when you need a little public interjection on a private conversation...Okay, maybe that last one shouldn't be a reason. By the way, make sure you are in a sarcastic mood when you read this because nearly 99.98% of this ranting was sarcasm. Enjoy!

Me : why are there no trust worthy high schoolers out there to petsit anymore? Seriously, where did all the MEs go?! I was friends with a bunch of them in school. I know they exist. This is why I am not having children ever. finding sitters is annoying and just reminds me that everyone out there is untrustworthy and hates animals. We are living in my worst nightmare...Had to get that out there. Thank you for listening

Dad : What happened?

Me : I'm going through my contacts and realizing that I can never get any pets or adopt any orphans when I am out on my own unless I get all new friends. Out of everyone I know, there are only a total of two saints without fulltime jobs, and absolutely no dependable lifeless hermits, which at the time of my friend-picking hour did not seem so valuable, but now that I've had time to think about my decision I'm wondering; Where are all the hermits? And do they charge by the hour?

Dad : I'm sorry.

...Momentary Commentary : Am I wondering if he even read that second rant? No. Am I wondering if I rant too much? Not really. I am a girl after all. Should I be worried that this blog will get picked up by a Hollywood producer who will make a short film about it? Probably...The REAL Question; Am I wondering if this blog is going to make people afraid I will blog about them out frustration or boredom? ...It's an interesting thought...I'll let you know... ;)

Me : I'm going to blog this conversation.

Dad : ok