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It’s hard to believe today is the first day of 2012. I was just getting used to writing 2011 and just like that, it’s already over. Looking back though, I have to say that 2011 was really good to me. Despite a few minor bumps here and there, the year was pretty close to perfect. I have a great job doing things I only dreamed about in college, my website and YouTube channel are doing well and I’m surrounded by wonderful people who fill every day of my life with laughter.

I got to attend glamorous beauty industry parties, meet fascinating people and try the most amazing beauty products. I have a ton of subscribers, readers, fans and friends from all around the world. And I have it all because of YOU, my amazing blog and YouTube subscribers. None of these amazing things would be possible without the endless amounts of love I get from you all, and that’s what I am most grateful for. Thank you all for helping me make my dreams come true. There is still much work to be done and many more dreams to achieve, but it’s your support that keeps me going day in and day out.

I’m so excited to see what 2012 has in store, and I’m even more excited to have you all with me every step of the way. Thank you for everything, and may 2012 bring you all endless peace, love, happiness and more blessings than you can count ♥

With love and SO much appreciation,

Your Girl Jackie ♥

Here’s my Christmas Haul video, for those of you who either wanna get a closer look at what I got or just like watching me act like a jackass =) I had a lot of cough medicine prior to filming, so I was on one. Enjoy!

Hello fellow beauty lovers, greetings from the land of the fabulous! I know I’ve been quite this week and I owe it all to this miserable cold I caught that just doesn’t wanna go away. I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend, mine was really good despite the sniffling and coughing. My family and I went away to a charming little cabin in Yosemite and had a cute little Christmas out in the woods complete with nighttime beer drinking/star gazing. And of course, an amazing pile of gifts on Christmas morning! I know you guys love my Christmas hauls, so here is a sneak peak of what I got, before I even make my haul video!

This is pic of my collective haul, it’s so big I had to back aaaaaall the way into the wall to get it all. I got everything from jewelry new yoga pants to beauty products and a high end Snuggie. Yes, I am a spoiled little princess, even though I’m all grown up =)

Naturally I got a bunch of beauty goodies since that’s the thing everyone knows I like. My mom got me the Sephora Collection Makeup Studio Blockbuster, which let me tell you is even more amazing in person. I can’t WAIT to start playing with this one! My Stepdad gave me the Stila Ultimate Color Palette -which I’ve been dying to get my hands on- as well as a Sephora gift card which I’m pretty sure I’ll be using to get the new UD Naked Palette. Oh, and did you see the adorable hairdryer there? Mom found that it Ulta – how cute is that!?

The shoes – oh the shoes! Just look at these, I seriously wish I had more feet so I could wear them all at once. The black Jessica Simpson pumps are perfect for work, while the Forever 21 heels are so hot I’m saving them for New Years. And the tan Steve Madden’s, well you KNOW I’ve already broken those in. I love them!

This was the most random gift, but how AWESOME is this coffee mug? Not only is it pink, but it has a bedazzled mirror on it! My Stepdad got this for me because in his words, “it is SO JACKIE!” Ad he couldn’t have been more right. I took this thing to work today and used it to check my lipgloss during my meetings. I can’t believe someone didn’t think of this sooner. Brilliant, just brilliant.

I’ll get more in detail about all this stuff when I film my haul video tomorrow night. It’s been a few weeks so I’m dying to get back in the game! Until then, I’m gonna get some sleep and see if I can’t shake this raspy voice in time to film. Goodnight all!

The first time I did a candy corn inspired look it was 2009 and I had limited experience and a crappy camera. So I decided to do an updated version since it’s been one of my more popular videos. I stuck with the same color placement but decided to glam it up a bit more with a hint of sparkle. After all, the only thing I like more than candy corn is bling – so why not combine the two!?

Products Used:

Face:
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – Syracuse
LORAC Evening Out Complexion Kit – Tan
LORAC Tantalize Me Baked Bronzer

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Greed
NYX Eyeshadows – White (highlight), Chick (lid), Hot Orange (crease)
LORAC 3D Liquid Lustre
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Eyeliner – Perversion
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner – Blackest Black
Benefit They’re Real Mascara

Lips:
Prestige Lipliner – Cameo
NARS Lipstick – Sexual Healing
Stila Lip Glaze – Vanilla

Two weeks ago I celebrated yet another birthday, and got some pretty amazing gifts to share with you guys. The video is super long which I tried to avoid, but I really wanted to do this all in one shot instead of having to split it up into two separate vids. As for what I did for my birthday, I think a better question would be what didn’t I do! Between a huge VIP event in downtown San Jose, a fun family dinner and lots of bar hopping I am most definitely all partied out. I’ll post a few photos below so you guys can see my pinup bday look as well as a few of the hijinks I got into!

This is the sultry pinup makeup I did. Amazingly it held up pretty well considering it was hot out and I was dropping it like it’s hot all night on a crowded dance floor.

My friend Micah got me this awesome ribbon to wear. I quickly learned this is the easiest way ever to get free drinks!

This is the “Princess” cake my mama got me, isn’t it pretty!?

Stay tuned…more pics to come!!!