Hey there! So I know I haven't blogged in a while but I've been busy with nursing school. The last couple of weeks have been stressful, mostly because of the transition I've been force to make from being a stay at home mom, to a mom that goes to school and drops off her baby at the baby sitter's. She was having separation anxiety as well and it was really difficult knowing that she was crying so much and I wasn't able to console her. People have been telling me that it's all normal and that in a few more weeks, Mia will be used to her sitter and she won't feel so anxious anymore. Well all I can do is hope for the best. Funny thing is, I actually feel more motivated to finish school because I want it to be worth it you know..worth the separation and the tears.

Enough with the sad talks, I don't want to put a gray cloud over your day. After all, this is a makeup blog, so lets talk makeup. =) I have been hauling a lot lately. I guess the stress is really getting to me and I've decided to cope with retail therapy. The weather has been changing so quickly and in some cases drastically. I'm sure you've all heard about the earthquake that originated from a place in Virginia (30 minutes from where I live) and the recent Hurricane Irene, which by the way did not affect my city as much. In fact, the hurricane just seemed like a typical rainy day with some winds.

I have now switched my makeup to Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundation, which covers up nicely I may add! I love this foundation but it is pretty pricey. I can't give too much away because I do intend on making a review about this foundation so you guys can look forward to that.

My first Sephora package came first and it included Lancome Teint Idole Ultra foundation in Bisque 4W and Sephora OPI nail polish (can't remember the name). 

I also bought a couple of Cover FX products because I have been breaking out due to the stress (before even testing out the Lancome foundation). I got the Cover FX creme foundation that comes in a compact, but I intend on using this as a concealer. I swatched it today and it's really creamy and easy to blend. This is an obvious full coverage but it doesn't get cakey once applied. Since it is a full coverage foundation, I would really prefer to use this as a concealer, but I have yet to really use it so I will let you guys know how things pan out.

I also got the Cover FX Clear Prep. This is a Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne treatment Gel. I tested this out on the back of my hand and it is very similar to the Lancome La base pro primer except this really gets absorbed into the skin. My face is not super oily but from time to time, it gets oily on the t-zone area so this will help with that. I really like that this brand is made by actual dermatologists and that this makeup is really for those with sensitive, acne prone skin.

Hmmm...what else...oh yeah! I have switched my Clarisonic Mia brush head from sensitive to the deep cleansing one (the one with the blue center). I did this because I have been getting a lot of peeling and dry skin on certain areas of my face. It always gets like this once it gets colder. Also, I am trying out this Cetaphil moisturizing lotion. It can be used as an all over lotion but I decided to use it as my face lotion. So far...eh, not really liking it too much. It does a great job at moisturizing my dry skin but it's reminding me of that thick lotion feeling. I think maybe I just put too much, but if it doesn't work out, I might just use this as a body lotion instead. I like that it's fragrance free though.

Now for some food pon. . . 

Avocado Bubble Tea at Song Que Vietnamese Restaurant in Eden Plaza 

Chili Dog at Ben's Chili Bowl in DC (was featured at FOOD channel!! and President Obama came here after he won the election)

Japanese treats from Hana Japanese Market in DC

Well that's it for now. I will try my best to keep updating you guys and do some reviews on the products that I've purchased. Take care and have a great week!!!