Package Arrival & still knitting & loving life

2013 and I'm on a roll

So, Friday was a Purple Day.  I came to work and as you see my pics... There is 1 before and 2 afters.  I must say that I love myself and I had no clue of the type of attention I have been receiving.  I mean ladies, ladies, ladies... I'm not sure if I ever stated my feelings before but I shall reiterate:  I prefer that a man loves me in my natural state and not depend on when I doll myself up.  This look although basic is a challenge because I am new to this. New meaning in the steps and time spent. Okay, so Friday here in NYC started out fine until the afternoon/evening when it was raining.  First, I just wanted to get to work on time and chose to do my face for the retirement party at work while letting someone observe how it is I am doing all this to achieve the end results.
Again I am no Guru in the realm of makeup, Nor do I have years of experience.  I just have been watching tutorials via YouTube which has help me inspire to do something different with myself and who doesn't like to play with makeup? I take after my mom who raised my up until 12 yrs old.  DIY!  She was a jack of all trades.  Teaching me not to depend on anyone even men.  RIP mom, But there are somethings that need to be left to the male species.  Okay so before I get to my package & goodies received, I want to share with you the progress with my Cloche Hat. 

I left the picture this size so that you may see the details I am achieving.  This pattern is easy after working the 8 rows of following said instructions and you need not carry the pattern when traveling via PT ~ Public Transportation.  However, if you're a quick knitter then by all means carry on.  So of course, as I mentioned the yarn being used is Sublime ~_~  cashmere merino silk aran blend.  La, La, la, la, la.  Humming away as I knit this beauty.  I must say this pattern is one color, however I just to be creative and follow the pattern but with 2 colors.  What is your take on this?
So far, I am in heaven.  Knitting, like crocheting and other crafts, is Awesome especially when it calms you, brings you inner peace wherever you are and when you can't wait to knit your favorite piece or create a one of a kind original....  What more do you want besides hitting the lotto single handed?  Well, let me come off my crafters high.

Now on to my package and goodies.  On my new road to a better looking me, I decided to make an online purchase to bhcosmetics.  Oh yes, I did. 

I decided on a Contour & Blush Palette.  I love that it has everything I need and I've seen this on various tutorials too.

To the right [small pic] I also purchased some Makeup Remover Towelettes.  So far, I love it and they remove good but you have to use 1-3 depending on your make up.. I used 3 just to be sure.  



Now here to the left is my big goody.
My Camouflage Concealer!  Cream based to help me with defining my eyebrows and when I'm going extreme with my makeup.  Either way, I'm loving my purchase.  Affordable also!  Anyway, I just felt like sharing with you what I've been up too.



Change isn't always easy, but I've wasted too much time procrastinating ~_~ 2013 is about me ~_~ Life is also too short to worry about what others will think of you and the decisions you make.  What I do is for me, and I've read that you must surround yourself with other people who will love and encourage you and who are a positive energy in your life.  Negativity has no space here.  Much love to you all.