My Alphabet

Lately I've seen a lot of bloggers do this tag so I wanted to do my own version. 


A. Age: 25. DAAAAAAAAANG I'm a quarter of the century.

B. Bed size. American Queen, which means I can't buy cute British bed sheets :(

C. Chore you hate: Cleaning in general. I will do dishes, laundry or even clean the bathrooms all day but general cleaning leaves me at a stupor. I'm such a bad stay at home wife LOL.

D. Day: Saturday, because a lot of events happen then. 

E. Essential start to your day: A cup of coffee, or I will be a fire breathing grumpy dragon with the biggest headache ever.

F. Favourite colour: Red

G. Gold or Silver: Silver, but I generally don't wear jewelry much. 

H. Height: 165 or 5'4"... just shy of minimum height for becoming a model.

I. Instruments: Jewelry bench and everything that comes with it, pastels and paper. I really need to get back into art.

J. Job title: Domestic Engineer, Grumpy Housewife, Full Time Student, Unwillingly Unemployed, Self-Appointed Organizer of Anything... you name it and it will probably be true.

K. Kids: Mittens and Echo :) :) :)

L. Live: In the middle of nowhere with pig farms. Oh you wanted a name? Sorry, it's Lakenheath, UK.

M. Mum’s name: Nadezhda.

N. Nicknames: Lyuba, Lyubochka, Lyubashka. I can keep going since I'm Ukrainian and my name has a whole bunch of variations lol.

O. Overnight hospital stays: Not for me, but I stayed with a friend when he was in a hospital since he didn't have any family and I felt someone needed to be there for him.

P. Pet peeve: It kinda comes with the territory, but I don't like when people ask me where I'm from... I don't get it as much now since in UK people first hear my American accent and only then my Ukrainian accent. But after 10 years of literally every other person asking me how I got to US, it got a BIT old and I started saying stuff from swimming to being a mail order bride. I also don't like NON-responsible people.

Q. Quote from a movie: After I started hanging out with my future husband, I noticed that I started quoting movies a LOT, so I couldn't possibly narrow it down to just one.

R. Right or left handed: Right handed.

S. Siblings: One younger brother.

T. Time you wake up: Lately it's been around 8-8:30, but really any time whenever Echo comes over to 'advocate' for her morning num-nums.

U. Underwear: Victoria Secret Lacie thongs, or any other brand which looks similar.

V. Vegetables you dislike: Onions.

W. What makes you run late: Not giving myself enough time to put makeup on of course!

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth and lower back.

Y. Yummy food you make: White Chicken Chili.

Z. Zoo: Only been to one in San Diego.

I tag anyone who wants to do this tag and who haven't done it yet. :)

~ Lyuba

FOTD with 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels

Hello Ladies,

I actually been wearing 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels for several weeks now, off and on, but never got around to taking photos. Unfortunately this palette is not available to buy anymore, because it was a limited edition, so if you were one of the lucky ones to pick it up good for you. If not, start reading beauty blogs, you'll get all the inside info and be ready to buy the good stuff. I mean, that's what I do. :)

 I like to use this palette when I want a fast and easy look, or a nice background for bright eyeliners.

Quite subtle for what I usually like, but it's nice to go eye on eyeshadow once in a while.

Face:

• Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer.
• Covergirl NatureLuze Foundation in 310 Flax.
• Maybelline FitMe Concealer in 15 Fair.
• Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in Transparent.
• GOSH Brow Kit - used Light.
• Collection 2000 Shimmer & Shade as blush.

Eyes:

• URBAN DECAY Primer Potion in Eden.
• 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels - I don't remember which one I used :(
• Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black.

Lips:

• Maybelline Moisture Extreme lipstick in 670 Natural Rosewood. 

What do you think?

~ Lyuba

Giweaway Reminder

Hello Ladies,

I just want to remind everyone that my 50 Followers Thank You Giveaway ends tomorrow! Thank you all again for following me and reading everything I have to say. It means a lot to me :)

~ Lyuba

OH NO I'm Getting Sunburned FOTD

Hello Ladies,

Few weeks ago I picked up a couple of Wet n Wild ColorIcon trio palettes, but being my usual self I didn't use them all right away. You've seen my FOTD using Silent Treatment and today I present to you FOTD using I'm Getting Sunburned. I loved the colors in the package, but I was a little bit skeptical about how well they go together. I know, I know, how dare I ignore the all knowing whoever-designed-these-color people that picked them together for a reason. Well, I was skeptical for nothing. These colors work together gorgeously!

 The eyeshadows are so pigmented too! Especially the crease shade, you just need a tiny bit for it turn out super duper dark! :) I had to blend, blend and blend some more, otherwise I would have ended up with 'raccoon eyes' that my husband hates loves so much. And then go over with other shades on top too.

What do you think? Doesn't it look like a nice golden tan, and then right above it the place where you forgot to put sunscreen on, so it's all sunburned and pink? I can see why they named this trio I'm Getting Sunburned. (google the swatches, actual shades look nothing like on the website)

 I wore Tarte's Rise & Shine on my lips again. Here you can see again how it looks without the gloss on top. Not very good lol.

Gloss to the rescue! Isn't it instantly better?

Face:

• Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer.
• Covergirl NatureLuze Foundation in 310 Flax.
• Maybelline FitMe Concealer in 15 Fair.
• Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in Transparent.
• GOSH Brow Kit - used Light.
• Collection 2000 Shimmer & Shade as blush. (I'm so boring when it comes to blushes. I find one and I stick with it, mostly because I am not very good at applying them)

Eyes:

• URBAN DECAY Primer Potion in Eden.
• Wet n Wild ColorIcon palette I'm Getting Sunburned.
• Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black.

Lips:

• Tarte Rise & Shine in Nude

I'm also pretty boring when it comes to foundation. I find one that I like and I use it till I'm done, because I can't stand having whole bunch of open bottles around.

Unfortunately I don't thin Wet n Wild is available in UK... such a shame. But on the bright side, UK has Sleek and Barry M! :) 

What do you think? If you could, would you get this trio?

~ Lyuba

Go get yourself some Benefit!

One thing I will miss about UK are all kinds of magazine freebies. US magazines really should take notice, I'm telling ya! Every time I go out, I make sure to check out the freebies, and pick up ones that catch my attention. Usually I'm pretty laid back about the freebies, mostly because I either don't know the brand or don't care for those particular items.

Not this time. Every since I've read that Glamour will be doing Benefit freebies, I HAD TO HAVE THEM ALL. Because sadly I would never be able to afford them otherwise :( Knowing that everyone probably had the same idea, I woke up super early on Thursday... no, not to go get me some Benefit goodies, but because I had to give a speech in my class and I wanted to be ready. I got all dolled up and practiced my speech till I almost had it memorized and left extra early to class so I won't be late. BUT on my way to class I had time to stop by my tiny local Coop and pick up the magazines. The look I got from cashier when she saw that I was buying 3 identical magazines was priceless, but I didn't care since I looked fabulous and she must have been jealous of my Benefit stash.

So the point I'm trying to make is go get yourself some Benefit! It is such a great opportunity for anyone to try these products without breaking the bank. For my US readers, this is what I essentially got if you want a set.

Have you picked up your Benefit freebies? Which ones? Or did you go crazy and buy all 3?


~ Lyuba