Don't Trust the Hype: Benefit "They're Real Push-Up Eyeliner"

This review is long over-due.

A few months ago Benefit came out with "THEY'RE REAL PUSH UP EYELINER", and everyone went bonkers over it and bought themselves one. I followed close suit, and purchased one myself. Being a frequent Cat-Eye "repper" I thought this product would make my life easier. 

 Behold!

Upon opening the packaging, I would say that the product looks very cute, and very sturdy. 

 I couldn't wait to try it out as soon as I yanked it out of the box!

 I read directions and started to turn the bottom to help the product come out of the top. It takes about 30 twists for stuff to come out! If you turn it too much, you have an excess amount of eyeliner slowly oozing out as well.. so that is CON #1

#2 Upon putting the product on my eyelid, it was very THICK. The product, along with the rubber angle "brush" would pull on my skin and would not apply smoothly. There were spots and streaks. And when you have blond lashes like me, this is not an acceptable option. I had to apply a different eyeliner to coverup the spottiness, because if you apply too much of this it turns into a cakey mess.

 

Pros:

LASTS ALL DAY

In Conclusion, if you wish to blow $25 dollars on a "precision" eyeliner, I would not recommend purchasing Benefit Push-Up Liner.

I would lean more towards KAT VON D Tattoo Liner. It is less expensive and very easy to apply. 

Thanks For Reading!!

XOXO

L.A. Livin

Hi my lovelies! Since I moved to Los Angeles about 2 years ago, I have overcome so many obstacles and have grown so much as a person. I am so proud of myself and am inspired everyday by beautiful people like you. 

Boots: Dolce Vita Top: Buffalo Exchange  Hat: Nasty Gal  Shorts: Nasty Gal Camera: Diana Mini

PHOTO TAKEN ON: HOLGA MEG WHITE EDITION

I am giving my blog a revamp and update, making everything more sleek and simple. I hope to update it frequently and sharing my findings, outfits, things I love, and as much stuff as I can. 

XOXO

Woes of Hormonal Acne

AAAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!

I dont know about you, but I have been majorly suffering from adult hormonal acne around my chin, and cheeks. It has lasted for about a year now, and it is driving me BONKERS!

I am going to be HOPEFULLY posting weekly about my progress and products I have been using to zap this ongoing problem of hormone acne.

This last year I have made some MAJOR lifestyle changes:
-I quit my full-time job and have moved from Palm Springs, CA (the clear, hot, desert) to Los Angeles, CA (crazy, polluted, populated city.)
-I moved into a studio apartment with my new boyfriend
-Looked frantically for work
-Acting training 3 times a week
-Actively seeked talent agent representation

So on top of my hormones being off balance, climate/enviornment changes,  I think it is safe to say that STRESS has been a major factor to my break outs as well.

Over this last year, I have gone to a dermotologist, who prescribed me some sort of antibiotic, that didnt do CRAP.

So I have been seeking other ways and products to help get my face back to normal.

Please stick around and travel through my Break-out journey to beautiful healthy skin!

Making Sweet Music

Hello my lovely bloggers!
I wanted to share something very special with you! I have moved to Los Angeles, and have been on one hell of an amazing journey!

My boyfriend and I just made a music group called Birdie Black, and we plan on making sweet sweet music together for people to enjoy!

So far we have a single out called "Tore Me Up", it is such a fun and funky song. Sounds very 60s Go-Go and easy to dance and party to.

You can have a listen at www.cdbaby.com/cd/birdieblack

Or below too
 

I hope you enjoy it!

Please follow our twitter and Facebook for more updates and new songs that we release!
 
Birdie Black Twitter
Birdie Black Facebook

Love you ALL!

Megzie

Which Indiana Jones do you love?

My favorite Indiana Jones film of ALL TIME is 

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade!

Now, to be honest I have always had a thing for Harrison Ford. I know, I know, He is old enough to be my Dad.. better yet my GRANDFATHER but I have always found him so dreamy!

A little embarrassing fact, I  would always wear a fedora as a child and jump from my sisters twin bed to mine as if I were apart of the action right next to Indy himself. Talk to the TV as if I had lines, and just play as Indiana Jones HOT FEMALE SIDEKICK (C'mon I was 6 or 7, I was in no way HOT, or fit to be his partner in crime)

As I have grown older and as I continue to watch this movie, Sean Connery looks good to me too! Sheesh Is something wrong with me? Meh.. IDK.

But I have always loved the back story to this movie. Venice, Nazi Germany, The HOLY GRAIL! Everything just WORKS here.

If I had to list my favorite Indiana Jones movies in the order of preference, it would be as is:

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

&

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

What are your favorites and why?

Having sweet dreams of Harrison Ford

XOXO 

Megs

Lets Get Back To Business People!

Okay what the heck am I doing? I spend way too much time on the internet to NOT blog on a daily basis! How is the most easy thing to do, the hardest to stay persistent on!? Does anyone else have this problem?

Anywho, I am here to let you know that I am alive and well, working my little tush off for the man! John and I have finally saved up enough money to go on a VACATION! Yes a VACATION! We wanted to go to Europe, but that would cost us at least 6 grand, and I cant afford that on my minimum wage job lemme tell ya! So we have agreed on going to MAUI,HAWAII!

*Insert Beach Boys Song Here*

Yep Hawaii is where we will be in June. Lounging on the tropical beaches, sipping mai tais, listening to the waves crash on the beach! It'll be heaven! I am so excited to be getting out of the desert that I live in, to a tropical paradise!

I am so glad you are all still here reading my blog and I promise that I will be more proactive when it comes to updating it. Im setting up a reminder on my phone as we speak. I want to update at least 2x a week.. maybe more!

In the mean time I have some vacation planning to do! Ill keep you updated with that exciting adventure!

Love,
Megs

Groupon - Coupon?!?

What the what?!

I have been lurking on this site for the past two days and I am addicted! This site has so many deals that you can purchase and print out. You could even just download the APP on your smart phone and start using coupons immediately! My boyfriends sister got me hooked, so I thought that I would share my savings knowledge with you!! Check it out www.Groupon.com!!

XOXO
Megs