365 New Days to Make My Dreams Come True…

Yep… it’s that time of year to share my New Year’s resolutions.  Hopefully I can achieve/make waves in my goals for this year and beyond.  I have some pretty tough resolutions this year…

Get at least one of the three tattoos that I want

See more concerts

Continue on my quest to loose 70lbs

Move out of Napa by Summer 2016

Get financially stable

Be less of a doormat

Be more open about my feelings

Stop being a scared little girl all the time (honestly this is the hardest one)

Focus on my blog more

While I am at it, focus on ME more

I’m thinking this is way more than I can chew, but I have to try.  I need to kick myself in the ass and get out of this song that is playing on repeat.  My goals sound really selfish, but those of you who know me, know that is the last thing that I am, and it bites me in the ass 95% of the time.  I still want to be the person someone can count on and the person that would do anything I can for other people, but I can’t keep doing it at my own expense. 

My friend Micaela posted on Facebook yesterday her word for the year and its definition.  I thought that was a very good idea.  She chose strength.  My word for the year is..

Forward

toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead

… This year I move forward with my life.  I move past the things that have hurt me (just never forget them) and move toward what I want, what I dream, what my life is should to be.  Hey, I have 365 new days to make my dreams come true…

My Year In Lipstick...

In 4 hours 2013 will be no more.  I am sitting here thinking about this year... I have to say I'm a little proud of myself. I became adventurous with my makeup over the year.  Until a few years ago I never wore lipstick and now I can't live without it!  I had ideas of colors I wanted and I didn't always get them right at first, but I found what I wanted in the end.  I am starting off 2014 with a good base for next year.  I am sure to there will be more to come.  For now her is a look back at all of the colors I tried during the year...

Left: CoverGirl Lipperfection™ Lipcolor in Embrace

Right: ILLAMASQUA Lipstick in Underworld

 

Left: Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Airborne Unicorn

Right: Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in Spirited

 Left: Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Poisionberry

Right: Lime Crime Velvetine in Pink Velvet

 Left: Lime Crime Velvetine in Red Velvet

Right: Lime Crime Velvetine in Suedeberry

 Left: MAC Lipstick in Please Me

Right: Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick in Infinite Iris

 Left: Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in 6six6

Right: Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Bang! Bang!

 Left: NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap

Right: OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS Lip Tar Matte in Interlace

 Left: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cupcake

Right: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede™ Lipstick in Backstage

December Wish List

So here is my December wishlist… my birthday and Christmas is coming up so I made this list way longer than usual (or ever needed to be) in case there is anyone unsure of what to get me.  However, really you can get me anything your heart desires, I am not hard to please.  Also this is a WISHLIST as in things I dream about having.  Obvi I do not expect anyone to get me the $1200 camera that is on here. I’ll be saving for that bad boy for the next three years…

December Wish List by jelobo2 featuring black bath accessories

1. Too Faced Brow Envy Shaping & Defining Kit
2. Not Rated Jute Oxford Pump
3. Caviar Bead Bodycon Dress
4. Vanity Mirror
5. Tribal Hacci Midi Skirt

MORE WISHLIST ITEMS

ELECTRONICS:

1. Cube Rockin Alarm Clock in Black Dottie
2. Skullcandy 50/50 50/50 In-Line Microphone and Control Switch/Volume Earphones - Purple
3. Nook HD 7”Tablet
4. Canon - EOS 60D DigitalSLR Camera with 18-135mm IS Lens - Black
5. HMDX - Rave Portable Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker - Gray

KITCHEN/HOME DECOR:

1. Threshold™ Glass Coaster set of 4 - Black
2. Nutribullet
3. Zebra Coffee Mug
4. Bettie Page Canvas
5. Pressed Glass Bath Accessories
6. Pretty Petals Beauty Storage
7. Filigree Scroll Vanity Tray
8. Damask Round Nested Box Set, 3 Piece, Black and White

CLOTHES:

1. Enchanted Velveteen Skater Skirt
2. Simply-Stated Bodycon Dress in Red & Teal
3. Bombshell Mesh Bodycon Skirt
4. ASOS CURVE Blanket Cardigan in Floral
5. Lost in a Melody Top
6. Skate Night Jeans
7. Cookies and Dream Cardigan
8. Budding Starlet Dress in Emerald
9. Turn of the Sensory Skirt
10. Tribal Chiffon ¾ Dress
11. Baroque Hacci Legging
12. Studded Denim Jacket
13. Currant Obsession Top
14. Glam Goddess Midi Skirt
15. City-Chic Faux Leather Jacket

ENTERTAINMENT:

1. Sex & the City: The Complete Collection (Deluxe Edition)
2. Just Dance 4
3. Zumba Fitness Core

MAKEUP/HAIR/BEAUTY:

1. BENEFIT COSMETICS Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer
2. ZoyaPixieDust Nail Polish in London and Godiva
3. Sultra the Temptress Power Dryer Mind Blowing Gift Set
4. Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in DGAF, 6six6, ByStarlight, Summer!, and Bang! Bang!
5. Anything in Pure Seduction from Victoria's Secret
6. A face wash and moisturizer that won't irritate my skin, won't add shine, and helps with breakouts and redness would be awesome!

BOOKS:

1. Witches of East End by Melissa de La Cruz
2. Serpent’s Kiss: A Witches of East End Novel by Melissa de la Cruz
3. Winds of Salem: A Witches of East End Novel by Melissa de la Cruz
4. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
5. The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

QOD Answers...

What is your favorite way to cure your sweet tooth? (can be anything.... these are just examples)

Cupcakes

Who do you think is the most fashionable guy in hip hop... Pharrell Williams, Andre 3000, LLCoolJ, Sean Combs/Diddy, TI, Drake, or JayZ?

Pharrell 

Which fashion capital is your fave or one you most want to visit? Paris, New York, Milan, or London?

Milan

Which Pretty Little Liars character has the best style? Aria, Spencer, Emily, or Hanna?

Aria

What is your favorite embellishment... glitter, sequins, studs or spikes?

Spikes

Do you prefer to have bold eyes or bold lips?

Lips

Which set of fashionable sisters do you prefer.... Tia and Tamara Mowry, Sienna and Savannah Miller, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, or Kate and Pippa Middleton?

This one is REALLY hard...

The Olsen Twins

November Wish List

November Wish List by jelobo2 featuring plus size skirts

1. Urban Decay Naked2 Palette:  I think every girl needs one of the Naked palettes
2. Dynamite Cutout Georgette Top from Forever 21: I love the cutouts along the back
3. Festive Tapestry Skirt from Forever 21:  It's festive and it's the most festive time of the year...
4. C Label Belize Bootie: It's boot season, do I really need a reason why I want these?
5. ASOS CURVE Pleated Leggings:  I really want leather pants (too expensive) or textured leggings and these are super cute!

MORE WISHLIST ITEMS:

1. Heiress Necklace in Teal
2. Crystal Rope Necklace
3. ASOS CURVE Wide Waist Cincher Buckle Belt
4. Barcode Print Crop Top
5. Lime Crime Velvetines in Pink Velvet: Will be release on black friday.... CAN'T WAIT!
6. Vintage Faded Cateye Clear Lens Glasses from 80's Purple
7. Women's Vintage Cateye Sunglasses from 80's Purple in Black: Mine broke :(
8. Road Trippin' Southwestern-Inspired Scarf
9. Gilt Complex Statement Necklace Set in Dark Purple
10. Waldo from Shoedazzle

You Are Only 18 Once... Happy Birthday Zaina!!!!!!!!!

I can hardly believe that my niece turns 18 today!  Where did the time go?  When I see her and her sister I still see little 4 and 5 year old girls.  Anyways... to celebrate her birthday I did a photoshoot with her.  Enjoy the pictures!

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY ZAINA!!!

Today you become a woman... whatever that means.  Turning 18 is a wonderful time.  You now have more freedom, but not all the responsibility of adulthood yet.  So take this time and enjoy life.  Don't be so scared and embarrassed.  Take life by the balls and live it!  This is the time when you figure out who you are and what you are capable of.  How are you going to do that without trying new things and going new places?  I know that you can accomplish so much and I look forward to what is ahead for you.  I hope you have a fantastic day my goofy beautiful girl!  I am very proud of the person you are and are becoming, even though you drive me INSANE!  I love you!

I'm Not A Selfish Person, But Apparently I Need To Be...

So anyone who knows me knows that I would do anything for anyone within my power.  What most people don't know or realize that 90% of this is at my own expense.  A recent ending of a long time friendship has had me re-evaluating my life.  When did being a nice caring person who would do anything for the important people in her life automatically make you a doormat?  I don't want to be anyone's doormat!  I am a firm believer in owning up to your own shit and being responsible.  We are humans and we make mistakes.  Don't try to push that onto other people.  It isn't fair.

So after two weeks of feeling like a horrible person for not doing anything wrong, I've decided that I need to be more selfish.  I can't keep putting my own life on hold to help those who will never appreciate my efforts or understand the sacrifice that I make.  I have been stuck not pursuing my own dreams and my own life because everyone else around me mattered more.  Even though putting others before yourself is usually perceived as a good thing it has been my curse, because when do I matter more?

So I am starting my new year's resolution early.  I'm still having trouble accepting the end of this friendship, but for now I'm going to put on some lipstick and get through the day.  If I don't care of me, no one will.  For now on it is all about me... if you don't like it, suck it!