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02:12:10
Makeup Love
Re: Yaby Cosmetics
I had seen a review from Risa on YouTube a while ago and decided I had to try it out, especially once I noticed the price. The refills are only 2.99 and the shadow itself is comparable to any high end brand, MAC, even MUFE (Make Up For Ever). I ordered ES472 (so navy), ES611 (carbon paper), ES600, ES125, ES553, ES580, ES448 (Gremoline), PP011, ES296 (So Vein), ES317, ES041, ES631, PP056. I ordered all mattes simply because no one has a good selection of mattes anywhere, not even the above mentioned brands. I actually don't think that MAC is all that good. Its their color selection that keeps me coming back. I would be more satisfied with their products if everything wasn't covered in a bath of frost. I do have two shadows that are called pearl paints. The coverage is difficult during application but great longevity! These shadows last wonderfully and the fade out is minimum.
Company Website: Yaby Cosmetics
Order Website: Camera Ready Cosmetics
01:27:10
Cafe Au Lait
Re: Village Coffee on Freret St.
I had to deliver something on Jefferson Ave yesterday and I passed Village Coffee. I had known they opened several months ago, but I never go to that part of town. So I went in - great interior design - found out that it is locally owned, which I love. I ordered a cafe au lait, they actually offered me two different types of coffee - chicory or plain medium roast. Of course I got the chicory, not a New Orleans fave with out it. My drink came with a chocolate covered toffee treat. I thought that was really cool. No flashy cups - plain white- with just the brown paper ring in the middle logo on top. Simple, like coffee should be. So if you are in this part of town and want some coffee, go here, it's worth the visit.
Website: Village Coffee
12:10:09
Local Trout
RE: Mike's American Grille
Driving past several times on Veterans Blvd., the decor always caught my eye. Plus as a designer I love clean simple lines and that is exactly what their logo is, simple.
On a Thursday night adventure Steven and Jason accompanied me to the new eatery. I ordered the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo and the Local Trout. There is a full menu on their website. The food was delicious for an untrained palette like mine, but the prices were a bit much. The trout alone was 19$, which isn't bad to try the place out but a bit much for me to go regularly.
Website: Mike's American Grill
09:10:09
Twilight, the coffee?
Re: Twilight Organic Blend, Seattle's Best
Ok I don't know whether to say, "Are you serious?" or to think Seattle's Best really means the dusk part of the day. They have a new decaf called Twilight. Maybe I wouldn't have put the two together 'cept the fact I was drinking this at Borders where there is tons of Twilight merch everywhere. You'd think Twilight was going to cure cancer with the way Borders was tauting little tween vamps. Its a great cup of coffee, which is saying a lot since I don't think the coffee line as a whole has anything to stand on.
Website: Seattle's Best Coffee
07:28:09
More Makeup...
Model Co. Cosmetics
I found them on discount at Marshall's. It is surprising the brands that Marshall's will carry. They usually do have some high end of cosmetics from time to time. The best is the lip palette. One gloss with matching pencil and brush in neat compact. I also love the brow gel and its unique applicator pen.
Website: Model Co.